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J.J. Abrams Talks ALCATRAZ, Serialized Storytelling, the Final Season of FRINGE, and Upcoming TV Projects

by Christina Radish    Posted: January 23rd, 2012 at 3:14 pm

The new Fox drama series Alcatraz follows a unique trio investigating the mystifying reappearance of 302 the most notorious prisoners and guards, 50 years after they vanished. As San Francisco Police Department Detective Rebecca Madsen (Sarah Jones) and Alcatraz expert and comic book enthusiast Dr. Diego Soto (Jorge Garcia) help government agent Emerson Hauser (Sam Neill) and his associate, Lucy Banerjee (Parminder Nagra), piece together the inexplicable sequence of events, they ultimately discover a much larger, more sinister present-day threat.

While at the TCA Winter Press Tour, executive producer J.J. Abrams talked about what intrigued him about the premise of this series, the changes they decided to make to the original pilot, why serialization has become a dirty word for TV, and that this was designed as episodic with an over-arcing large story and mythology stories that they’ll get to, over time. He also talked about how hopeful he is that Fringe will get renewed for at least one more season, said that Eric Kripke (Supernatural) is doing a great job developing the Revolution pilot that he will be producing, and that he is excited to be working with One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn on a show in the vein of Felicity. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

Kevin Reilly (President of Entertainment at Fox) Talks HOUSE, FRINGE Season 5, TERRA NOVA Season 2 & the GLEE Spin-Off

by Christina Radish    Posted: January 8th, 2012 at 5:44 pm

As part of the TCA Press Tour presentation for Fox, President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly took some time to talk about where things stand with a number of their popular and long-running series. While he did say that the Jonah Hill animated series Allen Gregory was officially canceled, he said they still haven’t made final decisions on House, Fringe or Terra Nova, for further seasons, and shared some insight into how those calls will be made. And, although there will not be a Glee spin-off with Lea Michelle and Chris Colfer, Reilly said that show creator Ryan Murphy has come up with a cool idea for the show to continue beyond the graduation of some of the favorite characters, with them still involved in the series. Check out what he had to say about all the series after the jump.

Jared Harris Talks SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS, MAD MEN, and Steven Spielberg’s LINCOLN

by Christina Radish    Posted: December 15th, 2011 at 3:28 pm

In Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, actor Jared Harris plays iconic villain Moriarty, with the perfect blend of menace and charm. He is the intellectual equal of the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.), but without a moral compass, allowing his capacity for evil to be endless.

During this exclusive interview at the film’s press junket, Jared Harris talked about how he ended up playing Moriarty, how daunting it is to play a genius criminal mastermind, the importance of keeping the character’s motives mysterious and unexplained, that he loves  a good fight scene, and how he’d love to revisit the role, if they ask him back for another film. He also talked about taking on the historical figure Ulysses S. Grant for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, working with Daniel Day Lewis, who stays in character throughout the shoot, currently filming the next season of Mad Men, and his return to Fringe. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

Jared Harris Talks About Playing Ulysses S. Grant in LINCOLN and Returning to MAD MEN and FRINGE

by Christina Radish    Posted: December 4th, 2011 at 11:58 am

In Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, actor Jared Harris plays iconic villain Moriarity with the perfect blend of menace and charm. He is the intellectual equal of the world most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.), but without a moral compass, allowing his capacity of evil to be endless.

At this weekend’s press junket for the film, Collider got the opportunity to speak with Jared Harris and, although we will run that portion of the interview closer to the December 16^th theatrical release, we did want to share what he had to say about taking on the historical figure Ulysses S. Grant for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, and working with Daniel Day Lewis, who stays in character throughout the shoot. He also talked about how he’s currently filming the next season of Mad Men and how lucky he is to have the opportunity to work on that show, as well as his return to Fringe. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

FRINGE Producers and THE SHIELD Writer Sell Western Series to Fox, and TBS Orders Pilot with Comedian Steve Byrne from Producer Vince Vaughn

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: September 30th, 2011 at 10:28 am

Here’s two more new series in development that will be vying for a slot on next year’s TV schedule. First up, THR has word on a new western series that just sold to Fox. The untitled project is said to explore the origins of Wyatt Earp, focusing on the well-known events in his life like the infamous gunfight at the OK Corral and details about his brothers bringing order to a lawless frontier. The Shield writer John Hlavin is behind the script while Fringe producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci will executive produce. With these names attached, it’s makes it much more likely that this will be a big project at next year’s upfronts presentation. Of course, with AMC’s track record, this new project will likely have to work hard to top the forthcoming western series Hell on Wheels.

Details on a new TBS sitcom with comedian Steve Byrne after the jump.

Executive Producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman Interview FRINGE Season 4

by Christina Radish    Posted: September 23rd, 2011 at 8:23 am

The sci-fi drama Fringe returns for Season 4 tonight, with Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) wiped from existence, after having saved the day in the last season finale. The two worlds are now forced to work together, as Lincoln Lee (Seth Gabel) joins Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) and Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble) on the Fringe team under Phillip Broyles (Lance Reddick). With unbelievable new cases and a growing mythology, the fourth season of the popular series promises more shocks and twists that its loyal followers have come to expect from the show’s adventurous, thought-provoking storytelling.

During a recent interview to promote the show’s return, executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman talked about how important Peter Bishop is to the show and that Joshua Jackson will return in some capacity, the significance of the change in the opening title sequence, the challenge of incorporating both worlds into some of the stories this season, how grateful they are to have such a rabid following, and how things start fresh this season, making it the perfect time for new viewers to dive in. Check out what they had to say after the jump.

New Trailer for FRINGE Season 4

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: September 17th, 2011 at 6:52 pm

I’m way behind on my Fringe, but the promo material for season four makes a strong case for why I should catch up.  We posted the first four teasers in the “Where is Peter Bishop?” series last month.  Yesterday, Fox released the final entry—this time a full trailer.  The network still isn’t quite ready to answer that question, since Joshua Jackson appears only in brief flashes.  But the season premieres next Friday, September 23, so hopefully the devout among you won’t have to wait too long to find out.  Watch the trailer after the jump.

New “Where Is Peter Bishop?” Teaser Previews New Footage from FRINGE Season 4

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: August 23rd, 2011 at 8:38 pm

I’m behind on my Fringe, but given the passion of the fans and the nature of this internet job, I understand the central question heading into season four is how Joshua Jackson will be incorporated into the story going forward.  Fox kicked things off with a Comic-Con clip that starts as a joke and ends with a neat twist.  In the weeks since, Fox has unveiled a series of teasers that address the question, “Where Is Peter Bishop?”  The newest WIPB? teaser was uploaded yesterday, and features the first real footage from the new season, premiering September 23.  Watch it after the jump.

Updates on GLEE, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, Seth MacFarlane’s COSMOS, TERRA NOVA, FRINGE, BONES, BREAKING IN, HOUSE and More

by Christina Radish    Posted: August 6th, 2011 at 4:04 am

As part of the TCA Press Tour presentation for Fox, President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly took some time to talk about the focus of their returning series for the Fall season, the possibility of further seasons for a number of those shows, and the role that their new line-up will play, in determining the future of the network. Here are the most interesting points:

• Season 3 of Glee will return its focus on the core characters and relationships, with three of the original cast graduating this season. There are not going to be any big guest stars this season, or tribute episodes.
• There is no doubt that Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk will be able to manage their time on both Glee and their new FX drama series American Horror Story.
• Fox has made the unique decision to team up with Seth MacFarlane to produce  Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey, a 13-part sequel to the Emmy-winning 1980 PBS docu-series from Carl Sagan.
• The folks behind Terra Nova are right on track with where that show needs to be, in order to have the episodes ready for their air dates, and Fox believes they’ve got a real shot with the epic series.
• Kevin Reilly is happy with where things are at with both Fringe and Bones, and hopes both of those series will be continuing with future seasons. And, although they are considering a Season 8 for House, even involved wants to be sure to go out on top creatively, so no decision has been made yet.
• An option has been extended with the cast of Breaking In, so there is still some slim hope that that series could return, at some point.

Hit the jump for more of what he had to say:

Exclusive: Screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci Talk COWBOYS & ALIENS, STAR TREK 2, HAWAII 5-0, FRINGE, WELCOME TO PEOPLE, ENDERS GAME and More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: July 28th, 2011 at 7:03 pm

With Cowboys & Aliens hitting theaters tomorrow, yesterday afternoon I sat down with screenwriters/producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci for an extended interview.  During our wide ranging conversation, we discussed Comic-Con, Cowboys & Aliens, balancing the western genre with Sci-Fi, Harrison Ford, Kurtzman’s directorial debut Welcome to People (which stars Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde and Elizabeth Banks), Hawaii Five-0, Fringe, the potential for TV show crossovers, the Star Trek sequel, 3D, Ender’s Game, the Star Trek video game (which takes place after the first movie), and so much more.  Hit the jump to either read or listen to the interview.

Comic-Con 2011: FRINGE Panel Recap; Watch the Peter Bishop “Auditions” Featuring Zachary Quinto, Michael Emerson and Damon Lindleof!

by Tommy Cook    Posted: July 24th, 2011 at 11:16 am

The Fringe Panel opened with what appeared to be an ordinary ol’ boring sizzle reel. Events from the previous season played out across the screen: the battle between two universes, Olivia trapped on the “other side”, Broyles barking out orders, Walter attempting to save the day, Astrid assisting… all the characters given a moment or two (Lincoln Lee, Nina Sharp, Charlie Francis) everyone except the male lead of the show. Peter Bishop was nowhere to be found. His de-existence branching out to  the very marketing of the show. What happened to Peter? How will he be brought back into existence (i.e. on the show)? Can he be? For the answers to these questions, hit the jump.

Comic-Con 2011 Collectible Swag Bags Revealed; Will Double as Backpacks

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: July 12th, 2011 at 3:42 pm

Warner Bros. Studios is having a very busy week, but not so busy as to forget a little thing called Comic-Con 2011. Warner Bros. Entertainment will once again be teaming up with the con to sponsor the “Comic-Con International: San Diego Official Bag.” The more than 130,000 bags (available to badge-holders upon check in) will feature official Comic-Con art on one side and one of 10 franchises in the WB/DC universe on the other. Featured titles include Batman: Arkham City, ThunderCats and Fringe. Hit the jump to check them out!

To prevent your arms from getting tired from hauling all your swag around, this year the bags will turn you into a walking advertisement double as backpacks! Personally, I’m willing to stab a guy in the eye for a ThunderCats bag. Knowing my luck, I’ll get The Vampire Diaries. If you guys hear about some black market bag trading going on, be sure to let me know.

Comic-Con 2011: Schedule for Saturday, July 23rd; Includes Francis Ford Coppola’s TWIXT, Universal’s SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN and COMMUNITY

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 9th, 2011 at 11:00 am

The Saturday schedule for Comic-Con has been released, and it looks to be a very big day for TV fans. However, Hall H will be having a fairly light day, with the highest profile panels being Universal’s Snow White and the Huntsman and Tarsem Singh’s Immortals. Other films taking up shop in Hall H on Saturday include Francis Ford Coppola’s Twixt, the comedy-fantasy Knights of Badassdom, the animated film Dorothy of Oz, and wrapping things up will be “An Early Evening with Kevin Smith.”

TV highlights include Chuck, Terra Nova, Being Human, Futurama, The Simpsons, Community, Family Guy, American Dad, Adventure Time, Once Upon a Time, The Vampire Diaries, The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra, Grimm (includes pilot screening), Fringe, Charlie’s Angels, The Secret Circle, Alcatraz (includes pilot screening), Teen Wolf, Nikita, Good Vibes, Person of Interest (includes pilot screening), and Mythbusters. The day also includes comic panels with Joss Whedon and Robert Kirkman. Hit the jump for a list of schedule highlights for movies and TV.

Exclusive: Jared Harris Talks THE WARD, MAD MEN, FRINGE, SHERLOCK HOLMES 2, STAR TREK, Movie Villains, More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: July 6th, 2011 at 6:55 pm

With director John Carpenter’s The Ward opening in limited release this weekend, I recently conducted an extended interview with Jared Harris.  In The Ward, Harris plays Dr. Stringer, the head of a mental institution which houses a young girl (Amber Heard) who is being terrorized by a ghost.  During the interview, Harris talked about how he got involved in The Ward, what it was like to work for John Carpenter, and how his character changed over the course of filming.

In addition, Harris also talked about his upcoming work as the villain Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, what it was like to make the movie, his character arc on Fringe, what’s up with Mad Men and what it’s really like to make the show, what the last few years have been like as he’s landed some high profile jobs, great movie villains, and he reveals that he’s a big Star Trek fan,.  Hit the jump for the interview.

Exclusive: John Noble Talks LORD OF THE RINGS Extended Editions and FRINGE Season 3 and 4!

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: June 28th, 2011 at 6:41 pm

Last night, Warner Home Video held a big Lord of the Rings event at the West L.A. Best Buy to promote the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition on Blu-ray (here’s our review of the awesome set).  Shortly before the store opened to sell copies to the fans, I landed an interview with John Noble on the red carpet in front of the store.  While many of you might recognize Noble because of his awesome work as Dr. Walter Bishop on Fringe, he also played Denethor in both The Two Towers and The Return of the King.  As a huge fan of his work, it was really cool to get to talk to him.

During the interview we talked about making the Lord of the Rings, did he ever take anything home from set, which is his favorite film in the trilogy, and we also talked about Fringe season 3 and 4!  He revealed that they were rewriting the finale as they filmed it and he also dropped a few clues about next season.  Hit the jump to watch.

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