Author Archives: Sebastian Suchecki

‘Awake’ Pilot Available Online Now, Two Weeks Before TV Premiere

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

In an effort to raise awareness, NBC’s Awake is the latest series pilot to be put online ahead of the series premiere to drum up interest. In a part of a growing trend, the opening episode of the parallel universe … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Drama, NBC, News, Sci-Fi, TV | Tagged 24, Awake, Dylan Minnette, Homeland, Howard Gordon, Jason Isaacs, Kyle Killen, Laura Allen, Lone Star, Prime Suspect, Smash, The Firm | Comments Off

Hannibal Lecter to Terrorize on the Small Screen In Bryan Fuller’s ‘Hannibal’

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

NBC has officially ordered a series based upon novelist Thomas Harris’ unforgettable creation, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Hannibal will be a modern update on Harris’ novel and the subsequent film, Red Dragon. The show will follow the beginning of Lecter’s relationship … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adaptation, Announcements, Business, Horror, NBC, News, Prequels and Sequels, Reboots and Remakes, TV | Tagged Bryan Fuller, Dead Like Me, Hannibal, Hannibal Lecter, Mockingbird Lane, Pushing Daisies, Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, The Munsters, Wonderfalls | Comments Off

‘Twisted Metal’ Crashing Its Way Onto the Big Screen

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance co-director Brian Taylor is set to write and direct a live action adaptation of the iconic video game Twisted Metal. Sony Pictures has offered Taylor a 7-figure deal to head up the film. Like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation, Announcements, Directors, Games, Movies, News, Playstation 3, Sony, Video Games | Tagged Ari Arad, Avi Arad, Brian Taylor, Crank, David Morley, Ghost Rider, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Mark Neveldine, Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man, Twisted Metal | Comments Off

J.K. Simmons Working on ‘White Van Man’

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

J.K. Simmons, who is wrapping a seven-season run on TNT’s hit drama series The Closer, is making a switch to comedy with a co-starring role opposite Kyle Bornheimer in ABC/ABC Studios’ half-hour pilot White Van Man. The comedy features a … Continue reading →

Posted in ABC, Announcements, Casting, Comedy, News, TV | Tagged Bobby Bowman, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Bornheimer, Kyra Sedgwick, Mark Gordon, Michael Fresco, The Closer, White Man Van | Comments Off

John Goodman in Talks to Reunite with Roseanne Barr for NBC Pilot

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Fifteen years after the end of their hit sitcom Roseanne, NBC will be the staging a reunion of sorts. John Goodman is currently in talks to reunite with TV wife Roseanne Barr for the NBC comedy pilot Downwardly Mobile. The … Continue reading →

Posted in ABC, Announcements, Comedy, Deals and Dealmaking, HBO, NBC, Networks, News, Rumor, TV | Tagged Cheers, Eric Gilliland, John Argent, John Goodman, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Pearlman, Roseanne, Roseanne Barr, Roseanne's Nuts, the artist, The Manzanis, Treme | 1 Comment

Mike Vogel To Lead Cast of Rob McElhenney and Rob Rosell’s ‘Living Loaded’

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Mike Vogel of Cloverfield fame has been cast as the lead in Living Loaded. Living Loaded a single-camera comedy pilot from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator/star Rob McElhenney and the show’s executive producer Rob Rosell that is currently being … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Casting, Comedy, FX, News, TV | Tagged Dan Dunn, FX, It's Always Sunny, Living Loaded, Rob CmElhenney, Rob Rosell | 1 Comment

Robert Kirkman Sued By Tony Moore Over ‘Walking Dead’ Profits

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is facing a lawsuit from Michael Anthony “Tony” Moore, who is alleging he is co-creator of The Walking Dead comic on which the hit AMC series is based. Moore, who was once partners with Robert … Continue reading →

Posted in AMC, Business, Law, Legal, News, TV | Tagged AMC, Andrew Lincoln, Battle Pope, Brit, Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead | 2 Comments

‘Jersey Shore’ Spinoff ‘The Pauly D Project’ Set For March Premiere

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

The Jersey Shore spin off you have all been waiting for is finally here. No, it’s not a loop of that clip of Snooki getting punched in the face from season one. It’s also not the long reported Snooki and … Continue reading →