
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Could this be the change of an era at cable channel?
"Defiance," the bold (and very expensive) new series from Syfy, earned a second season Friday as expected. But it's what Syfy has yet to renew that may be getting more attention. "Warehouse 13," which is in the middle of its fourth season, has yet to receive any news about its fate. Although show ...
Read MoreNew Syfy outing seeks return to 'Battlestar Galactica' glory days
This preview contains minor spoilers for "Defiance." Science-fiction writers sure like to talk about alien invasions, from life before the invasion right up to the event itself. And of course, you have your very human heroes who step in to save the day just in time. But what about life after t ...
Read MoreStar Trek series set on a space station around Bajor remembered
Rick Berman and the late Michael Piller didn't have to look far to find inspiration for another Star Trek series. Saddam Hussein had set oil wells in Kuwait on fire as he withdrew as part of Operation Desert Storm, and both the allied American forces along with the Kuwaiti people were left to pic ...
Read MoreBear McCreary announces the music is now complete for struggling spinoff pilot
There is still a big question mark over the "Battlestar Galactica" spinoff series "Blood & Chrome." But one thing's for certain: Fans will have a chance to see the pilot, whether there are more episodes to follow it or not. Composer Bear McCreary, who got his first huge break on Syfy's original " ...
Read MorePost-production time could turn 'Battlestar' series into 'Falling Skies'
No one has heard so much as a peep from Syfy on the shot pilot for the "Battlestar Galactica" spinoff series "Blood & Chrome," but a decision on when fans will get a chance to see the episode is coming soon. But even if Syfy does pick the show up for series, don't expect a premiere until at least ...
Read MoreDespite previous announcements, new series not exactly a sure-thing for television
The one consolation Battlestar Galactica fans had following the cancellation of the prequel "Caprica" was that an originally proposed Web series was going to come to television instead. But now there's a possibility it's heading right back to the Web. AOL TV is reporting that "Battlestar Galac ...
Read MoreGuest actor from 'Razor' telemovie ready to reprise lead role in 'Blood & Chrome'
Fans are starting their push to "Draft Nico," but actor Nico Cortez said he's ready and willing to reprise his role as a young William Adama in the new "Battlestar Galactica" spinoff series "Blood & Chrome." Casting for "Blood & Chrome," which was upgraded from a web series to a full-fledged tele ...
Read MoreDecision to shift from web series to TV series came after 'Caprica' decision was made
A funny thing about Hollywood: Even the biggest decisions are made well before they are announced. And it's always because Hollywood likes to wait for the right time to share bad news. Whether it be right before a long holiday weekend like when The WB announced it was canceling the "Buffy the Vam ...
Read MoreBattlestar Galactica universe looks to continue on Syfy using the 'Sanctuary' route
Technology is what might help the Cylons win, but it also is bringing those dastardly robots back bigger and badder than ever. Syfy has given the thumbs up to "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome" for a two-hour backdoor pilot movie spearheaded by "Battlestar Galactica" executive producer David ...
Read MoreAlum from 'Battlestar Galactica,' 'Caprica,' Star Trek
If Syfy brings back "Defiance" for a second season (and judging by the initial numbers, that's looking more and more likely every day), it will have to happen without Michael Taylor. Taylor, who helped develop the series with Rockne S. O'Bannon, is leaving the show, according to Deadline.com. Det ...
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