Bryan Fuller’s SyFy Pilot HIGH NOON Casts Two Leads
Fewer words are more exciting than “Bryan Fuller’s SyFy pilot,” at least to TV geekdom. Fuller, who has produced some of the best, most short-lived series of the past decade, never seems to be at a loss for work despite a history of low-rated cult shows. And while his Hannibal is bound to be gutted by NBC after next season, we have another project of his moving ahead that we can look forward to. The Office‘s Chris Diamantopoulos (pictured left) and Easy A‘s Jake Sandvig (pictured right) have been cast as the leads in Fuller’s upcoming SyFy drama High Noon. The show tells the story of a future where all the countries in the world have come together to mine the moon’s resources. But once new signs of life are discovered on the moon, well, things don’t go as planned. Diamantopoulos plays...
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Bryan Fuller’s HANNIBAL Renewed for Second Season – Big 6 Morning Report
Bryan Fuller‘s spectacular psychological thriller Hannibal has been saved! After weeks in limbo, NBC officially picked up the series for a 13-episode second season. Fuller’s shows, as you may know, don’t have a great history of staying on the air. But with an iconic character at the center of this series, it’s hard to imagine NBC wanting to pass… even with the low ratings. (Variety) Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel is only one part, albeit a very large one, of the 75th anniversary of Superman. Now Warner Bros. has released the logo for the celebration. That’s definitely a silhouette of the New 52 Supes, by the way. (Deadline) As if one Alice in Wonderland movie wasn’t enough, Disney is turning the billion-dollar Burton movie into a full on franchise. And they’ve hired Muppets director James Bobin to helm the sequel. (The Wrap) Johnny Depp doesn’t want...
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Hannibal Lecter TV series coming with Bryan Fuller on board
The thought of a Hannibal Lecter TV series might cause a knee-jerk reaction. Like mine: “Stop effing with a masterpiece.” Of course, that only really takes into account The Silence of the Lambs (and to a lesser extent Manhunter). I always forget that even Anthony Hopkins couldn’t save Hannibal or Red Dragon. And there’s Hannibal Rising, which I didn’t see and never plan to. The Hannibal Lecter TV series that was announced today as part the French studio Gaumont’s move into television has some great things going for it. First, Bryan Fuller is apparently writing the series. Fuller has created some of the best television series of the last decade, including Pushing Daisies, Wonderfalls, and Dead Like Me. He was also in the writer’s room when Heroes was a good show. Second, the series will focus on Will Graham hunting Hannibal Lecter, which could make...
Read MoreLuhrmann’s next film, Roberts and Streep in AUGUST, Fuller takes on THE MUNSTERS, more – News Links
Baz Luhrmann‘s next project my not be The Great Gatsby after all. The director told MTV News that he’s also working to get a musical based in New York City to the big screen. (MTV) John Wells’ adaptation of the Pulitzer and Tony-winning play August: Osage County has piqued the interest of two powerhouse performers: Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep. (Deadline) Because anything Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller does will be spectacular, you can actually get excited about NBC’s The Munsters remake. (EW) Ryan Gosling is in talks to fill the lead role vacated by Leo DiCaprio in George Clooney’s Farragut North. (THR) Richard Linklater’s Bernie just got hotter. Matthew McConaughey will join Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine in the upcoming dark comedy. (THR)...
Read MoreRABBIT HOLE to Lionsgate, DC gets a boost at WB, Fuller’s PINOCCHIO, more – NEWS LINKS
Lionsgate has picked up John Cameron Mitchell’s Rabbit Hole at the TIFF. The third feature from the Hedwig helmer stars Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. Lionsgate may have its eye on Oscar for the pair as it plans a release later this year year. (indieWire) Warner Bros. is banking on its DC Comics properties as the Harry Potter franchise winds down. The studio plans a reorganization around DC and will unveil a “spread sheet” (Super Excel!) with plans for its heroes next month. (THR’s Heat Vision) Bryan Fuller, the man who gave us Pushing Daisies, has been tapped to write a live-action adaptation of Pinocchio for Warner Bros. (The Wrap) Glee creator Ryan Murphy and 24 executive producer Howard Gordon are teaming up for an untitled drama at Fox. Just a reminder: Glee returns on Sept. 21. (THR)...
Read More30 Rock, Mad Men take top Emmy honors – TFC Morning Report
Top Story: For the second year in a row, Mad Men won the Emmy for Best Drama Series and 30 Rock nabbed the Best Comedy Series Emmy. (That’s 3 wins now for 30 Rock!) Other winners include Bryan Cranston for Best Actor in a Drama Series, Glenn Close for Best Actress in a Drama Series, Toni Collette for Best Actress in a Comedy Series and Alec Baldwin for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. (Variety) In Other News: Four “posthumous” Emmy wins for the canceled ABC series Pushing Daisies, including Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Kristin Chenoweth, could mean new life for the show. Bryan Fuller told THR, “It’s a tremendous honor to see ‘Daisies’ win in so many categories — and in the spirit of the show… Now can we please make the ‘Pushing Daisies’...
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