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Cast of ‘Kids in the Hall’ to Reunite on TV

Posted on August 21, 2009

Throughout most of the 1990’s, there were two places to go for stand-out comedy on basic cable. One place was The State, which only made it to 3 seasons, and the other was Kids in the Hall, which lasted 5 (Thank Lorne Michaels). Since then, both troupes have branched off and done plenty of other, more successful things, but it’s always nice when we hear about them getting together again.

According to Variety, the team will be returning for an 8-part murder-mystery-comedy that will air in January on Canada’s CBC.

Five members of the gender-bending comedy outfit, whose eponymous sketch comedy show ran on CBS and HBO in the first half of the 1990s, star in “Death Comes to Town.”

The eight-part series was conceived by Bruce McCulloch and co-written by McCulloch, Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson. Directed by Kelly Makin, who helmed the original “Kids in the Hall” series and movie, “Brain Candy,”the series is about what happens in a small town when all its most distinguished citizens are murdered. A suspect is arrested, there’s a trial and many dark secrets are revealed along the way.

Though the series is set to air in Canada, there is no doubt that it will get syndication here in the states. Be sure to check back right here for all the info as it becomes available.

Eli Roth Talks ‘Thanksgiving’

Posted on August 21, 2009

With the casting and production of Machete being all the rage lately, another film based on a Grindhouse trailer seems to have fallen through the cracks: Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving. Roth has taken a break from directing for a little while during his role as the “Bear Jew” in Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, but now that time has passed, it’s time for Roth to warm the director’s chair once again.

In an interview with Sci-Fi (Not SyFy) Wire, Roth explained how he would love to work on a franchise for Thanksgiving, but may first dabble in a PG-13 film.

“[I should] make a PG-13 movie so that I’m like, ‘Aw, man, I wish I could kill more people,'” Roth said. “Then let Thanksgiving just be a bloodletting…. “Now I’m kind of thinking maybe I should make like 20 Thanksgivings in a row, just shoot them all and just release them out of order,” Roth continued. “Like, do Thanksgiving 7, then Thanksgiving 4, then 5 and 6 in the theater. People’d be like, ‘Why did 7 come out already?’ It’s like, ‘Well, it doesn’t matter. It’s just a bunch of people getting chopped up anyways. Who cares?'”

Sadly, these ramblings sound like Roth may have spent a little too much time with QT on the set. But either way, releasing a series of films out of order to confuse the audience does sound like a fun idea. Other films that Roth has in the hopper are supposedly Trailer Trash, which is a feature-length film made up of Grindhouse like trailers, and an adaptation of Stephen King’s Cell. You can currently see the “Bear Jew” in theaters now.

Also, check out the NSFW trailer for Thanksgiving that started it all below.

‘Warehouse 13’ Open For a Second Season

Posted on August 21, 2009

Warehouse13-cast According to Variety, Syfy has decided to give its freshmen drama/comedy Warehouse 13 a second season. The show, which films in Vancouver and will stay there for season 2, concerns a male/female team of Secret Service agents who investigate missing and newly found supernatural objects.

According to the trade, its the most-watched show in Syfy’s 17-year history, averaging 3.7 million viewers a week.

“We took a look at doing 20 episodes, but for logistic and financial reasons, it didn’t make sense to do that right now, but I wouldn’t rule it out,” Syfy president Dave Howe told Daily Variety.

Apparently, thirteen episodes have been ordered for season two but as with Battlestar Galactica, that number could go up in subsequent seasons. This is good news for fans of Warehouse 13, a show which since its debut has been getting better and better. I look forward to seeing what happens in season 2.

Warehouse 13, which features Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly and Saul Rubinek, airs Tuesdays at 9/8C on SyFy.

Louis C.K. Gets ‘Louie’ and ‘The League’ on FX

Posted on August 21, 2009

Louis C.K. might not be a name that many people know, but he may just be one of the more innovative, and possibly best comedians of our time. You might know his face from several small roles in films like Role Models and TV shows like Home Movies, or his writing on such shows as Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. You may soon know both his name and face more as the FX network has picked up a show based on him simply titled Louie as well as a second series titled The League.

Some may remember the brief 13-episode run of Lucky Louie on HBO, but the new Louie is said to be done in a different vain. According to Variety:

“Louie” is based on the star’s life and will blend standup material with what Landgraf described as “extended vignettes” depicting moments from his offstage experiences. Louis CK is exec producer, writer and helmer of the series.

Meanwhile, The League seems to still be on the comedic side, but won’t be as much about the comedian:

FX Networks president John Landgraf described “League” as a kind of suburban-set “Sex and the City” for men. The semi-improv show revolves around the lives of a group of college friends as they’re forced to take on more responsibilities as husbands and fathers.

These two half-hour comedies will be added to FX’s growing comedy line up along with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which has already become a big hit both on the air, and on DVD. To get a hint at what the new series will be showcasing, check out a famous rant Louis C.K. had on Conan O’Brien a few years back after the jump. Both shows are expected to start next year.

Red Band Trailer for ‘The Haunted World of El Superbeasto’

Posted on August 21, 2009

We got a chance to speak with horror master Rob Zombie and his wife this week in New York and while we plan to have plenty of coverage for his new film Halloween 2 next week, this week we have a new look at his first animated project, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto.

The film, which we brought you news of previously when its release status changed, is based on the comic by Zombie and concerns a retired Mexican-American luchador who takes on the charge of fighting evil alongside his sister Suzi-X. Together they set forth on an adventure and inevitably take on the residents of Monsterland and their ruler, Dr. Satan.

The film features the voices of Paul Giamatti, Brian Posehn, Tom Papa, Danny Trejo, Rosario Dawson, and Sheri Moon Zombie and hits DVD and Blu-Ray on September 22nd.

You can check out the slightly Not Safe For Work red band trailer after the jump.

Bryan Singer to Reboot Boorman’s ‘Excalibur’

Posted on August 21, 2009

excalibur-poster Director Bryan Singer, not content to remake and/or reboot one potential franchise in Battlestar Galactica, is now taking on yet another reboot project. This time around, he’s set his sights on John Boorman’s excellent 1981 film Excalibur, which introduced actors such as Helen Mirren, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Patrick Stewart and Ciaran Hinds.

According to the report, Singer and Warner Bros. have closed a deal to remake the film with Singer producing and developing the picture as a potential directing vehicle. Inspired by Sir Thomas Malory’s 15th century work, and scripted by Rospo Pallenberg and Boorman, the original Excalibur “explores the myth of King Arthur, complete with the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin the wizard and the quest for the Holy Grail to save Arthur’s life.” Singer hasn’t set a writer yet for the project.

For many years I’ve been wondering why nobody ever took a fresh look at this movie and story. Its themes are timeless and it sports lots of great sword fighting, magic and romance so it should provide more than enough material for a brand new film — or even a franchise. Really, I would much prefer Singer do this film instead on taking on Battlestar Galactica. Or, he could do Logan’s Run or even X-Men: First Class, which he’s been supposedly interested in based on his reaction to a script by Josh Schwartz. Any of those would be fine Bryan — just keep yer mits off of BSG.

Fan Film Friday: ‘Inglourious Plummers’

Posted on August 21, 2009

With Quentin Tarantino’s self-proclaimed “masterpiece” hitting theaters across the country today, we felt it was only necessary to bring you an appropriate fan film to celebrate it. Our pals over at GamerVision put this little film together, which is a shot-for-shot remake of the Inglourious Basterds trailer.

Only this time, it’s done with the cast of The Super Mario Brothers. It’s pretty funny, and clever.

Check it out below.

The Pull List Comic Reviews: ‘Deadpool: Suicide Kings’, ‘Lenore’ & ‘X-Men Legacy’

Posted on August 21, 2009

Deadpool: Suicide Kings #5 – Marvel – $3.99
Score: 8.0

Don’t let the cover fool you, that’s not Zombie Deadpool’s head that Tombstone is holding. That guy’s only appearing in Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth for now. Instead of guest starring Z-pool, this issue picks up with the guest starring Spider-Man as he and Deadpool square off against the Wrecking Crew. (Side note: One small favor for writers working on the Wrecking Crew going forward, please have them stop mentioning they have fought Thor in every book they appear in. It just gets lame and repetitive, especially after everyone they say it to who isn’t a Norse god kicks their butts. ‘Kay. Thanks. End rant.)

Obviously physically undermatched to take on villains who have tangled with Thor, Spider-Man and Deadpool take a different approach and get by with a little help from the Punisher who has taken using past villains weapons to the extreme in this issue. As ridiculous as the Punisher looks in this issue, it somehow fits with the overall Deadpool tone. Deadpool takes off ahead of Spider-Man and Punisher to face off with Tombstone where he ends up getting his hand bit off Hannibal-style by Tombstone’s viscious pet pigs. From there, Deadpool sets out to prove why he called Tombstone a “Punkass gangsta wannabe”.

This book does a fantastic job of capturing just what people love about the Deadpool character. It is filled with his stereotypical wisecracks and uses the thought balloon conversations he has with himself in happy moderation. There isn’t any overkill from any of the style jokes that sometimes are unbalanced. One of the best “breaking the 4th wall” jokes of the past few years comes in this issue as it isn’t even Deadpool commenting to the reader but instead a reader being told to come down for dinner before it gets too cold. Deadpool also isn’t treated as a complete joke in the issue as well. He shows how intelligent and skilled a fighter he is and doesn’t depend on his wisecracks to get him through the encounter. He proves that he is the second best at what he does to Wolverine.

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