Mark Gatiss brings horror to BBC Two at Christmas
Mark Gatiss is at the forefront of a celebration of M.R. James’ work coming to BBC Two at Christmas this year, part of a focus on the genre from the […]
Iain Banks Dies, Aged 59
Scottish science fiction author Iain M. Banks has died at the age of 59, just two months after he revealed he’d been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Known for his science fiction novels, many of which are set in the utopian Culture universe, Banks also wrote mainstream thrillers and novels, dropping the middle M from his full name. Novels like The […]
HBO developing SF TV series from Oblivion co-writer
HBO, home of Game of Thrones, is developing a sci-fi TV series called The Spark from Oblivion co-screenwriter Karl Gajdusek, whose most recent TV show was the sci-fi tinged ABC […]
Abrams to develop Rod Serling’s final screenplay!
J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot has acquired the final unproduced screenplay written by The Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, aiming to develop it into an ‘event limited series’ as part of […]
Matt Smith regenerates this Christmas!
It has been announced that Matt Smith will be leaving Doctor Who with the 2013 Christmas special. Speculation that the actor would be leaving the role has been mounting since […]
Who’s Gillan battles Guardians of the Galaxy
Former Doctor Who star Karen Gillan has been cast in James Gunn’s new Marvel movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, which is due to start filming in the UK later this […]
In the Flesh recommissioned for 2014
According to a tweet from the official BBC Three twitter feed, zombie drama In the Flesh has been picked up for a second series for broadcast in 2014. “*NEWS* Our zombie drama IN THE FLESH will be back in 2014!” Creator Dominic Mitchell said: “I am absolutely delighted and thrilled to be given this fantastic opportunity to continue exploring the […]
New Star Wars animated TV series for 2014!
Disney have announced an animated follow-up to The Clone Wars will air in 2014. Titled Star Wars Rebels, the new series will be set in the gap between Episode III and Episode IV and will premiere as a one hour special on The Disney Channel in the US before transferring to Disney XD. X Men: First Class screenwriter Simon Kinberg […]
Matt Smith categorically confirms he’s back in 2014
In a new interview to mark the broadcast of the series finale The Name of the Doctor, Matt Smith has made it very clear that he is coming back for a new series of adventures as the Doctor. “I’m on a break for a couple of months while I’m in Detroit making How To Catch A Monster,” Smith told the […]
Galactica’s Eick joins TNT’s Falling Skies
David Eick, executive producer on Battlestar Galactica and co-creator and exec producer of spin-off Caprica, has signed up as showrunner on TNT’s Falling Skies for its projected fourth season, according to a report at Deadline. He will replace his Caprica co-creator Remi Aubuchon, who has run the show for the past two seasons, which is currently TNT’s number 1 scripted series […]
Warehouse 13 renewed for final miniseries
There’s good news and bad news for fans of Syfy’s flagship show Warehouse 13: the series is coming back for a fifth season, but it’ll be a curtailed six-episode wrap-up. According to the report at Deadline, production will begin this summer for a 2014 broadcast. “Warehouse 13 has been an incredible signature series for us,” said Syfy President of Original […]
Moffat confirms Doctor Who Series 8
According to a report at Digital Spy, Doctor Who head writer Steven Moffat has confirmed categorically that series eight of the revived Doctor Who is happening. “This is a thing that just seems to have slipped by… so can I say it very firmly – series eight is absolutely, definitely confirmed,” Moffat said at the BAFTA TV Awards held at […]
Game of Thrones and Doctor Who acclaimed at BAFTA TV Awards (video)
Fantasy series Game of Thrones was the only genre winner at the BAFTA TV Awards held on May 12th at the Royal Festival Hall. The series, based on George R.R. Martin’s book saga, won the Audience Award, although it failed to win in its other nominated category, International. Although Doctor Who was not nominated for anything this year, the 50th […]
ABC picks up Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The proposed spin-off series from Marvel’s The Avengers (Avengers Assemble in the UK) has been given a series order by ABC, with The Avengers director Joss Whedon as the series’ […]
OFFICIAL: New Star Wars movie to film in UK!
Disney and Lucasfilm have confirmed that Star Wars: Episode VII is to be shot in the UK, taking advantage of new tax relief arrangements recently put in place by the UK Government. Four out of the previous six Star Wars films were filmed largely in the UK, with two of the prequel films shooting in Australia to take advantage of […]
The Tomorrow People are back!
The CW have confirmed that they have given a series order for the latest reboot of The Tomorrow People, the ITV series created by Roger Price, alongside two other SF shows, The 100 and Oxygen. The Tomorrow People is described as “the story of several young people from around the world who represent the next stage in human evolution, possessing […]
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