Archive for February, 2014
1990s The Flash Shipp joins remake
by Doc on Feb.12, 2014, under Television
John Wesley Shipp, who played Barry Allen, a.k.a. The Flash in the one-season 1990-1991 TV series on CBS, has signed on for a part in The CW’s remake, which is rapidly adding cast. Who he is playing, however, is being kept very secret at the moment…
Tom Cavanagh joins The Flash
by Doc on Feb.11, 2014, under Television
Actor Tom Cavanagh (Ed, Yogi Bear) will join the pilot of The CW’s Arrow spinoff, The Flash.
Cavanagh will play Harrison Wells, a “rock star” of the physics world and the brains and money behind S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator – the one that explodes and turns Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) into The Flash. After becoming a pariah in the scientific community due to the accident, he tries to regain his stature after discovering the side effect.
Slavkin and Swimmer join Dominion as exec producers/showrunners
by Doc on Feb.10, 2014, under Television
Producers and writing partners Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer have signed on to Syfy’s new supernatural drama Dominion as Executive Producers and to be co-Showrunners along with Executive Producer Vaun Wilmott, the channel announced today. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and Bold Films, and is slated to premiere on Syfy in June of this year.
In joining Dominion, Slavkin & Swimmer extend a long-running creative working relationship with Syfy and Universal Cable Productions. They are Executive Producers and writers on the upcoming second season of Defiance, having been consulting producers for groundbreaking show’s first season in 2013. They were also consulting producers on the second season of Syfy’s original drama, Alphas from UCP.
They join Executive Producers Scott Stewart, who co-wrote and directed the feature film Legion, on which the series is based, Michael Litvak and David Lancaster of Bold Films who produced the original film, and their new Showrunning partner Vaun Wilmott who wrote the pilot.
After a career in feature screenwriting, Slavkin & Swimmer began their foray into television on Smallville (WB/CW), where they spent seven seasons, eventually becoming Executive Producers and Showrunners. They left the show in 2009 to develop and run the reboot of Melrose Place for the CW. Their credits also include No Ordinary Family (ABC). In addition to developing for television, Slavkin & Swimmer wrote the 2004 thriller Control starring Ray Liotta and Willem Dafoe. The two first met at Palms Junior High School in Los Angeles, in Mrs. Kvitky’s sixth-grade science class and have been friends ever since.
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Lost Girl preview: “Let the Dark Times Roll”
by Doc on Feb.09, 2014, under Television
On the next Lost Girl, Trick is summoned to appear before the mysterious Una Mens, while Bo and the gang crash a Dark Fae party. Tune in to “Let the Dark Times Roll” Monday at 10/9c on Syfy!
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Bitten preview plus behind the scenes look at the special effects
by Doc on Feb.09, 2014, under Television
In this preview for Monday’s new Bitten, travel back in time to find out how Elena joined the pack. Then check out some of the special effects that go into Bitten. Tune in Monday at 8pm on Syfy!
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Leonard Nimoy has lung disease, says he is “doing OK”
by Doc on Feb.07, 2014, under Movies, Television
Leonard Nimoy has COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), a severe disease that limits lung function and is often linked to smoking.
Nimoy tweeted last week that he had the disease, even after quitting smoking 30 years ago. “Not soon enough. I have COPD. Grandpa says, quit now!! LLAP”
Today he gave an update in a couple of tweets: “Smokers, please understand. If you quit after you’re diagnosed with lung damage it’s too late. Grandpa says learn my lesson. Quit now…I’m doing OK. Just can’t walk distances. Love my life,family, friends and followers. LLAP”
“LLAP” is his typical signoff on his tweets, short for his signature Vulcan saying, “Live Long and Prosper”.
Being Human preview: “Pack It Up, Pack It In” plus behind the scenes
by Doc on Feb.07, 2014, under Television
Check out this sneak peek for next Monday’s Being Human: Is Aidan having a little too much fun in this sneak peek? Then check out the latest “Inside Being Human” and some bloopers…and tune in Monday night at 9/8c for “Pack It Up, Pack It In”
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Helix preview: “Aniqatiga” plus “Inside Helix” – catch up marathon Thursday
by Doc on Feb.05, 2014, under Television
During Day 6 of Helix, with Walker trapped and Peter nearly dying, drastic measures are taken to find a cure. Watch the extra-long sneak peek below, and tune in to see “Aniqatiga” Friday night at 10/9c on Syfy!
Not caught up yet? Catch the Helix marathon Thursday starting at 6/5c!
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Final theatrical trailer for Divergent
by Doc on Feb.04, 2014, under Movies
In theaters March 21st, 2014…
More cast signings for The Flash
by Doc on Feb.04, 2014, under Television
Joining Grant Gustin and Jesse L. Martin for the CW’s pilot The Flash are Candice Patton (The Game) and newcomer Carlos Valdes.
Patton will play Iris, Barry Allen’s best friend and the daughter of Allen’s mentor/father figure Detective West (Martin). Valdes, who is currently appearing on Broadway, will play Cisco Ramon, the youngest member of the STAR Labs team.