Space: 1999 is prepping for another launch. Set a hundred years after the original, the new Space: 2099 is heralded as a re-imagining of the original series. ITV Studios America and HDFILMS are collaborating on the new version. "Science fiction is a powerful format capable of visualizing the human condition in thought-provoking ways," said HDFilms president Jace [...]
Favreau Will Direct Abrams/Kripke Pilot
The details are being kept under wraps about the new pilot from J.J. Abrams and Supernatural creator Eric Kripke. But we can tell you that the pilot will have some heavyweight talent in the directing chair.
"Terra Nova" Fans Sending Plastic Dinosaurs To Fox
With the ratings success of Alcatraz and Touch, Terra Nova's odds of getting a second season are looking long. But fans aren't ready to give up on the show just yet. In fact, they've organized a campaign to get Fox executives' attention. Fans are asked to send plastic dinosaurs to Fox to show support [...]
"River" Producers Promise Scares
ABC's new series The River debuted last night with a two-hour installment designed to give viewers a taste of what's to come.
Abrams, Kripke Team Up For NBC Pilot
J.J. Abrams and Eric Kripke have teamed up for a new pilot for NBC. Called Revolution, the project is described as a dramatic thriller.
"Munsters" Reboot Finds New Name
NBC has decided it won't call use the title The Munsters for the upcoming reboot of the 60's comedy.
Smith Not Looking to Tie Tom Baker's Run as the Doctor

Every year during the Doctor Who hiatus, stories spring up about whether or not the current Doctor is leaving the role any time soon. And while we don't yet know if the upcoming series will be Matt Smith's last in the role, we do know he plans to leave the role before he ties or breaks the record set by Tom Baker.
Time Travel Part of "Star Wars" TV Series?
Last week, Rick McCallum promised us the new upcoming Star Wars: Underworld would take a page from Empire and be a darker and grittier take on a galaxy far, far away.
According to the latest rumor circulating, the series may take a page from other popular genre shows and feature time travel.
CW Casts "Green Arrow"
The CW has chosen their new Green Arrow.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, actor Steven Amell will wield the bow for the upcoming pilot.
"Human" Returns to BBC America
BBC AMERICA’s original hit series, Being Human, returns February 25, as part of BBC AMERICA’s Supernatural Saturday. In its fourth chapter, the show is reinvigorated with new cast members, shocking plot-twists, guest appearances and an altogether new type of supernatural creature. In sharing his excitement about the new season, creator and writer Toby Whithouse (Doctor Who, Torchwood) promises: [...]
"Theory" Bangs "Idol"
It's geeks vs singers...and the geeks are winning. For the second week in a row, The Big Bang Theory delivered a larger audience in total viewers and 18-49 demos than American Idol did. When the pair clashed between 8pm and 8.30pm, Big Bang Theory had 16m (5.4) for CBS, ahead of American Idol's 15.5m (4.8). And while it means [...]
New "Thrones" Trailer Released
A new trailer for the upcoming season of Game of Thrones has hit the web.
The new season debuts on HBO, April 1.












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