SciFi Channel's Sanctuary will use the same CG tecniques as 300 and Sin City. "In this revolutionary approach to television, 90 percent of the sets are (computer generated,) allowing the writers to create an expansive world untethered from the normal television budget restrictions."
Darren Aronofsky is developing supernatural thriller series Riverview Towers with AMC. It's about a family who's new apartment building has paranormal activity. John J. McLaughlin is writing and Patty Jenkins is in talks to direct the pilot if the project gets that far.
ABC's Castle will be directed by Rob Bowman. The Andrew Marlow written pilot is about a horror novelist who is also a consultant for the NYPD.
Half hour episodes of Batman the Brave and the Bold will premiere on Cartoon Network in 2008:
"Batman isn’t going at it alone this time! From Warner Bros. Animation comes the latest interpretation of the classic Batman franchise. Our caped crusader is teamed up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering nonstop action and adventure with a touch of comic relief. Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and countless others will get a chance to uphold justice alongside Batman. Though still based in Gotham, Batman will frequently find himself outside city limits, facing situations that are both unfamiliar and exhilarating. With formidable foes around every corner, Batman will still rely on his stealth, resourcefulness and limitless supply of cool gadgets to bring justice home."
Smalleville showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are leaving. "As the creators of “Smallville” we look back at 7 amazing years. We look back at 152 episodes. We look back knowing that the show will continue into Season 8 without us. After much heartache and debate we have decided it is time for us to move on."
Olivia Williams has joined the cast of Dollhouse as the ruthless woman in charge of the "dolls."
Bobby Cannavale will star in the pilot for the remake of Rob Thomas' Cupid.
More on the new Beverly Hills 90210.
Sony Pictures Television International's anime series and movies channel Animax will air in Spain through IPTV operator Imagenio starting April 12. At launch it'll include the titles: Nana, Peach Girl, Detective Conan, Lupin, Samurai Champloo, Chevalier D'Eon, Ghost in the Shell, Appleseed, and Kai Doh Maru.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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I would highly recommend checking out Le Chevalier d'Eon, which is a pretty awesome historical Gothic horror piece. Most noteable are the fencing sequences (the title character is an 18th Century French transvestite spy, of course there's fencing). These do not resort to the traditional cheap animation tricks you see with shows like Slayers. All the fights are fully animated, do not use speed lines, and keep backgrounds intact. There are also zombies.
I really like Le Chevalier d'Eon, it's a pretty creative show. History + Liquid mercury zombies + Solid characters = Awesome!
But technically he's not a transvestite, so much as possessed by the vengeful spirit of his dead (twin?) sister. I'm halfway through and he's only worn a dress twice, both times reluctantly.
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