Joaquin Phoenix to Lead Mavel's DOCTOR STRANGE?July 25, 2014According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel is currently in talks with Joaquin Phoenix to lead their upcoming live-action DOCTOR STRANGE film. As previously reported, Scott Derrickson will direct.
24 Executive Producer Confirms Film May Still HappenJuly 25, 2014At Comic-Con today, Kiefer Sutherland and 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY director and executive producer Jon Cassar opened up about the revived series, confirming that there's still potential for the cast and crew to reunite for a film.
AMC Sets Premiere Date for THE WALKING DEAD Season 5, Debuts First TeaserJuly 25, 2014 AMC announced today from Comic Con International in San Diego, CA the premiere of “The Walking Dead” season five on Sunday, October 12 at 9pm ET/PT. As in previous seasons, the series' fifth season of 16 episodes will air in two-parts with the first eight hours kicking off October 12 and the final eight episodes returning February 2015. Following “The Walking Dead” will be the season premieres of AMC's unscripted series “Talking Dead,” hosted by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist), at 10pm ET/PT and “Comic Book Men” at midnight ET/PT. Internationally, “The Walking Dead' will return to audiences in 125+ FOX International Channels (FIC) markets within 24 hours of the U.S. broadcast, as part of FIC continued commitment to broadcast the series near date-and-date globally.
Cartoon Network Renews ADVENTURE TIME, REGULAR SHOW & MoreJuly 25, 2014Today and tomorrow at Comic-Con® International: San Diego 2014 Cartoon Network will host jam-packed panels for all their hit original comedy animated series. Amongst the surprises and hilarity of Comic-Con and coming on the heels of ratings and critical success around the world, the Network will announce Season 7 of the Emmy®-winning Adventure Time, Season 7 of the Emmy®-winning Regular Show, Season 2 of the Emmy®-winning Uncle Grandpa, Season 2 of Steven Universe and 13 more half hours of Clarence. Regular Show, Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe and Clarence originate from the prolific artist-driven Cartoon Network Shorts Program at Cartoon Network Studios.
NBC Sports Group Sets Final Tour de France CoverageJuly 24, 2014Top American cyclist and BMC Racing team leader Tejay Van Garderen aims for his second top five finish as NBC Sports Group presents the final three stages of the 2014 Tour de France beginning tomorrow. Van Garderen, currently in sixth place after Stage 18 today, finished fifth in the 2012 Tour de France and was first overall in the Young Rider Classification.
USA Debuts DIG at Comic-ConJuly 24, 2014The panel featured series' creators and executive producers Kring and Raff, pilot director SJ Clarkson, writer Carol Barbee and stars Golden Globe nominee Jason Isaacs ('Harry Potter') via Skype, David Costabile (“Breaking Bad”) and Alison Sudol (A Fine Frenzy). New York Times bestselling author and series consultant, Reza Aslan, moderated. Additionally, attendees in the Indigo Ballroom were treated to a sneak peek of DIG and given a glance at some of the behind-the-scenes action filmed on location in Israel.
Exclusive Soundtrack to Accompany THE WALKING DEAD Season 4 on DVD & Blu-rayJuly 24, 2014Anchor Bay Entertainment has partnered with AMC and Republic Records to offer The Walking Dead fans an exclusive soundtrack with the release of The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season on Blu-ray and DVD. The soundtrack and Blu-ray/DVD sets will be made available only through Walmart. In addition, attendees at Comic-Con International 2014 can preorder the set with the “Rick Grimes Sherriff's Badge” Comic-Con collectible at the Anchor Bay Entertainment booth (#4037). The soundtrack, entitled “Songs of Survival Vol. 2,” features exclusive tracks from artists such as Phantogram, Godsmack, Colbie Caillat and The Lumineers and will be included with both the standard and Limited Edition Collection Blue-ray and DVD release of The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season.
VIDEO: TIFF Trailer for SPACE STATION 76 Starring Matt Bomer & Patrick WilsonJuly 24, 2014The TIFF traielr for writer and director Jack Plotnick's latest film 'Space Station 76,' which premiered March 8 at SXSW, has just been released. The comedic drama, starring Matt Bomer and Patrick Wilson, follows a group of people and robots who reside on a space station in a 1970's-version of the future who must face their darkest secrets when a new Assistant Captain unintentionally sparks tensions among the crew.
CBS News' FACE THE NATION Takes Adults 25-54 on SundayJuly 24, 2014FACE THE NATION posted a 2.0/06 with 2.84m viewers and 0.7/03 in adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for July 20. FACE THE NATION tied for first in adults 25-54 among the Sunday morning public affairs programs. Compared to the same day last year, FACE THE NATION was up +12% in viewers (from 2.55m) and +40% in adults 25-54 (from 0.5/03).
ABC Orders New TOY STORY Holiday SpecialJuly 24, 2014ABC announced today that their second Pixar Animation Studios special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” a new Christmas special featuring your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films, will air on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET). The special comes on the heels of the success of “Toy Story OF TERROR!,” which premiered to stellar ratings last October.
Marvel Slots Another Untitled Film for 2018July 23, 2014Following last week's announcement that Marvel had slotted five new release dates through 2019, Deadline has confirmed that the studio has added another untitled flick to its upcoming slate, this one set for release on May 4, 2018 .
US & Wattpad to Debut DIG PrequelJuly 23, 2014In a first of its kind collaboration, USA Network and Wattpad, the world's largest social community of readers and writers, announced a partnership to release the prequel to the much-anticipated event series DIG. Premiering this fall, DIG is created and executive produced by Tim Kring ('Heroes') and Gideon Raff ('Homeland') and stars Jason Isaacs ('Harry Potter') and Anne Heche ('Hung'). This marks the first television network partnership for Wattpad, which will provide users with exclusive content from the upcoming series well in advance of its debut this fall.
The Hub's BARK WEEK to Kick Off 8/17July 23, 2014Fresh off the biting adventures of Discovery's 'Shark Week' comes the Hub Network's celebration of a furrier creature - dogs. Starting Sunday, August 17 to Friday, August 22, the Network is bringing everyone's favorite family member and best friend to its air with 'Bark Week,' a special week full of fun canine programming for dog-lovers of all ages to enjoy. The tail-wagging week will feature four popular series from Animal Planet, a sister network also owned by Discovery, called 'America's Cutest,' 'It's Me or the Dog,' 'Bad Dog!' and 'Too Cute!' airing for the first time on the Hub Network, champions of family fun and the only network dedicated to providing kids and their families with entertainment they can watch together. It will also feature a different dog-themed family movie every night, including 'Cats & Dogs,' '101 Dalmatians,' '102 Dalmatians,' 'Snow Buddies,' 'Good Boy' and 'Scooby-Doo.'