Goyer promises big mythology for new Invisible Man
Speaking to The L.A. Times, writer David Goyer has promised that his new version of the classic story The Invisible Man will do for H.G. Wells’ creation what Stephen Sommers […]
Dark Shadows returns to comics
With the new movie featuring Johnny Depp heading for cinemas next year, interest in vampire soap opera Dark Shadows is increasing, with Dynamite Entertainment preparing a comic book for release […]
ABC to update Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
No sooner has NBC ordered an update of the Frankenstein story than rival network ABC plunders the horror vaults for a new version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of […]
Hammer maestro Jimmy Sangster dies
British screenwriter and director Jimmy Sangster has died, aged 83. Best known for his work for Hammer Film Productions, Sangster wrote the scripts for X: The Unknown, The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula and many other horror classics. He also directed The Horror of Frankenstein, Lust for a Vampire and Fear in the Night, although he admitted that directing was not […]
Buffy's Spike and Cordelia to guest on Supernatural
Actors James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter, who played Spike and Cordelia on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel, are to appear as husband and wife in an upcoming episode of Supernatural. In the fifth episode of the seventh season, “Shut up, Dr. Phil,” Carpenter will portray a witch on the rampage after Marsters’ character “does her wrong”, according […]
Teen Wolf to "amp up the scares" for season two
With the finale of the first season recently aired in the States, Teen Wolf executive producer Jeff Davis has hinted at some future directions for the show’s second season. Some mild spoilers for the first season follow: Speaking to Zap2It, Davis said, “As long as we can keep a good balance of humour and romance, I’d really like to amp […]
Bryan Fuller has second run at The Munsters for NBC
Although the network passed on his first pilot for a revived version of comedy horror series The Munsters last year, NBC has asked Pushing Daisies‘ creator Bryan Fuller to prepare […]
Silence of the Lambs' Demme options King's JFK blockbuster
Hollywood’s resurgent love affair with the works of Stephen King is showing no signs of slowing down, with Silence of the Lambs director Jonathan Demme optioning the rights to the […]
HBO confirms True Blood series 5
HBO has ordered a further 12-episode season of True Blood for broadcast in 2012, following the culmination of successful negotiations between the network and the show’s creator Alan Ball. “I am thrilled that True Blood continues to enjoy a phenomenal reception from both subscribers and critics,” HBO president Michael Lombardo said in the formal announcement. “Alan Ball and his gifted […]
Harry Potter team to take The Stand?
Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves and director David Yates may turn their attention to a darker fantasy as their next project: Stephen King’s epic post-apocalyptic novel The Stand. The Hollywood […]
Haven tweets special 7-episode arc
The producers of Syfy’s Stephen King-based show Haven have created a seven-episode arc that will see newspaper owners Vince and Dave’s Twitter messages interact with events in the TV show. Syfy explains that “Vince (Richard Donat) and Dave (John Dunsworth), who run the newspaper in Haven, join Twitter as newcomers to the medium. Viewers who follow their characters (@VinceHaven, @DaveHaven) will […]
House producers revive Frankenstein
House executive producers Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner are working on a new version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for NBC. The single script, which is described as “a modern-day take […]
Supernatural season 7 sees stronger role for Bobby
According to actor Jim Beaver, the relationship between his character Bobby and the two Winchester brothers will intensify during the upcoming seventh season of the CW hit show. “There are some changes coming in the infrastructure of how Bobby and the boys function,” the actor told Buzz Focus. “It’s going to throw them together in a way that’s even more intense […]
American Horror Story producers promise proper pay-off
Glee co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have promised that their new series American Horror Story will answer all the questions from its pilot within the opening three episodes. Speaking […]
1408's Greenberg and Piranha's Aja to dig up Pet Sematary?
Yet another Stephen King tale is apparently on the way to the big screen, with news that Paramount Pictures wants to revive the Pet Sematary franchise. Matt Greenberg, who adapted […]
Scanners' Smith and Star Wars' Jones to receive honorary Oscars
James Earl Jones and make up artist Dick Smith are to receive honorary Oscars for lifetime achievement this year from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Jones is […]
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