9 Shows From The 2012/2013 TV Season That Are Better Than Most Movies
A few weeks ago, David Lynch lamented that it seemed like “the art-house has gone to cable.” And it’s true, The Sopranos was like TV’s Bonnie and Clyde, while The Wire its Godfather. The first time I acknowledged that TV was encroaching on film in terms of artistry was back in 2003 when I named the HBO miniseries Angels in America one of the best films of the year. I did it again in 2010 when put Carlos, a TV miniseries that was re-cut for cinemas, at the top of my best of the year list. Since then dozens of TV shows have one-upped most everything we’ve seen in a movie theater, even the superhero movies. Well, with the 2012/2013 TV season in the books, I thought it a great time to take a look at some of the best TV shows that rival,...
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Netflix’s first original series, HOUSE OF CARDS
With the studios and Hulu infringing on Netflix’s turf, the DVD-rental-turned-Internet-TV company needed a big move. And boy did make one. Netflix announced on Friday that they would be the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of the 26-episode series House of Cards, from executive producers Kevin Spacey and David Fincher. Here’s what Netflix’s Chief Content Office Ted Sarandos had to say on the official Netflix blog: We’re delighted to tell you that in late 2012 Netflix will be bringing to our members in the U.S. and Canada exclusively House of Cards, the much-anticipated television series and political thriller from Executive Producer David Fincher and starring Kevin Spacey. We’ve committed to at least 26 episodes of the serialized drama, which is based on a BBC mini-series from the 1990s that’s been a favorite of Netflix members. Originally written as a novel by...
Read MoreDiane Lane is Ma Kent in SUPERMAN, HUNGER GAMES casting rumors, Spacey and Fincher build a HOUSE OF CARDS, more – News Links
While the General Zod and Jonathan Kent casting is still in the rumor phase, Warner Bros. has officially added Diane Lane to the cast of Zack Snyder’s Superman. Lane will play Martha Kent alongside Henry Cavill, who’ll star as Clark Kent a.k.a. Superman. (MTV) There aren’t any frontrunners for the role of Katniss in the upcoming adaptation of teen lit phenomenon The Hunger Games. Lionsgate has said 30 actresses have read for the coveted role, including Oscar nominees Jennifer Lawrence, Hailee Steinfeld, and Abigail Breslin. (EW) Kevin Spacey is set to reteam with his Se7en director, David Fincher, for the TV series House of Cards. No networks are attached, but it won’t take much considering that this will be Fincher’s first foray into television. Spacey will star and executive produce, while Fincher will direct the pilot. (Deadline) New Line’s movie musical Rock of Ages already...
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