Author Archives: Sebastian Suchecki

Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis & More Join New Comedy ‘Relanxious’

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis, Brie Larson and Fred Armisen will star in a relationship comedy that marks the directorial debut of writer Christopher Storer, Relanxious. Other than being a fairly obnoxious combination of words, Relanxious follows Barrett, played by Wilde, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Casting, Comedy, News | Tagged 21 Jump Street, Brie Larson, Burt Wonderstone, Christopher Storer, Daniel Dubiecki, Fred Armisen, horrible bosses, Jason Sudeikis, Jim Carrey, Lorene Scafaria, Olivia Wilde, Portlandia, Relanxious, Saturday Night Live, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Steve Carell | 1 Comment

History Channel Has First Foray Into Scripted Television With ‘Vikings’

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

The History Channel has announced that they will take their first step into original scripted television with a 10 episode drama, Vikings, which will chronicle the world of the mighty Norsemen who raided, traded and explored during medieval times. Vikings … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, History Channel, MGM, News, TV | Tagged Camelot, Michael Hirst, Morgan O’Sullivan, The Tudors, Vikings | Comments Off

‘The Dark Tower’ Films and Television Series May Be Back On Thanks to Warner Bros

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

When Universal Studios decided to back out of making three feature films and two limited-run TV series based on Stephen King’s mammoth post-apocalyptic Western The Dark Tower back in July, many thought it was the end of the project. Luckily … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation, Books, Comics, News, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros | Tagged Akiva Goldsman, Apollo 13, Brian Grazer, Dark Tower, Frost/Nixon, Javier Bardem, No Country for Old Men, Ron Howard, Stephen King, The Dark Tower | Comments Off

‘The Loved Ones’ Finally Getting a Stateside Release

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Paramount Insurge has picked up the rights to Australian horror film The Loved Ones, and is expected to hit theaters as soon as this summer. This film has garnered a lot of buzz since it’s Australian release in 2009. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Horror, Movies, News, Paramount, Trailers, Video | Tagged Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Hell On Wheels, Robin McLeavy, Sean Byrne, Sixteen Candles, The Loved Ones, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | 2 Comments

Comedy Central Greenlights Jeff Ross Series & 2 More

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Comedy Central has picked up the rights to three new series, The Burn, Review with Forrest MacNeil, and Nathan For You. The Burn will star Jeff Ross, best known for his Comedy Central Roast apperances. He will be joined by … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Comedy, Comedy Central, News, TV | Tagged Amy Zvi, Andrew Daly, Charlie Siskel, Comedy Central Roast, Dave Kneebone, Jeff Blitz, Jeff Ross, Michael Koman, Mike Gibbons, Nathan Fielder, Nathan For You, Review with Forrest MacNeil, Tagline TV, The Burn, Tosh.0, Viacom, Willie Mercer | Comments Off

Alexandre Aja in Talks For ‘Undying Love’ Adaptation

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

According to Deadline, Alexandre Aja is in talks to direct Undying Love, an adaptation of the Image Comics title. Since making his way to the states following the success of 2003’s High Tension, Aja has directed The Hills Have Eyes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation, Comics, Movies, News, Rumor, Warner Bros | Tagged Alexandre Aja, Chris Bender, Daniel Freedman, High Tension, J.C. Spink, Mirrors, Piranha, Sid and Nancy, Stephen L'Heureux, The Hills Have Eyes, Tomm Coker, True Romance, Undying Love | Comments Off

Dwayne Johnson Signs On For Two Comic Book Adaptations: ‘Hercules’ & ‘Ciudad’

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

As we previously reported, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was in the running to helm Brett Ratner’s Hercules. Now Johnson has officially signed on for the titular role of Ratner’s Hercules film and has also signed on to do an adaptation … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adaptation, Announcements, Casting, Comics, Drama, Fantasy, News, Sci-Fi | Tagged Anthony Russo, Arrested Development, Brett Ratner, Ciudad, Community, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dwayne Johnson, Fast Five, Faster, GI Joe Retaliation, Hercules, Hercules: The Thracian Wars, Joe Russo, Man on Fire, Pain and Gain, Steve Moore, Taken, The Rock, Tooth Fairy 2, You Me and Dupree | Comments Off

‘Community’ Releasing New Animated Shorts Online This Week

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Community is known for its off the wall plot lines and clever marketing, and the new promotional campaign for NBC’s cult favorite will not disappoint. Your favorite characters from Community will be getting animated for three promotional shorts designed to … Continue reading →