From executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s gripping novel of the same name, Hemlock Grove, is a murder mystery set in a Pennsylvania steel town, in which Olivia Godfrey (Famke Janssen) is the otherworldly beautiful and controlling matriarch.  As the crime goes unsolved and outlandish rumors mount, everyone is forced to confront unspeakable truths about themselves and Hemlock Grove, as the mystery unfolds in this 13-episode first season.  The show also stars Dougray Scott, Bill Skarsgard, Landon Liboiron, Penelope Mitchell, Freya Tingley and Lili Taylor.

During this exclusive interview with Collider, co-stars Bill Skarsgard (“Roman Godfrey”), Landon Liboiron (“Peter Rumancek”), Penelope Mitchell (“Letha Godfrey”) and Freya Tingley (“Christina Wendall”) spoke about what drew them to the show, how the supernatural element comes into play with the characters, how nerve-wracking it was to pull off the fantastically gruesome werewolf transformation, working with this great cast, the advantage of being able to view all 13 episodes at once on Netflix, and just how many questions will be answered by the end of the season.  Check out what they had to say after the jump, and be aware that there are some spoilers.

Today, Netflix released all 13 episodes of its new original horror series Hemlock Grove, based on the novel of the same name by Brian McGreevy and produced by Eli Roth.  After the critical success of the subscription platform’s House of Cards series, it’s easy to see why viewers would be excited for the next offering.  Hemlock Grove though is worlds away from House of Cards, and while many outlets have slammed the series as being practically unwatchable, I actually have to give it credit for a few things despite its larger flaws.  Put it in the category of “guilty pleasure.”  And, actually, it manages to have a little something for everyone, even those who aren’t horror genre fans.  Hit the jump for more.

The cast and crew of Hemlock Grove, the second offering in Netflix’s slate of original shows, was on hand this weekend to give a glimpse into the mysteries of the twisted town. The show, produced by Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, puts a spin on the current trend of werewolves and vampires, replacing love triangles with body parts and unconsummated longing with raunchy, bloody sex.

The story picks up in the wake of a grisly murder.  The new boy in town Peter Rumancek, gypsy trailer trash and rumored werewolf, comes under suspicion for the crime. Peter finds an unlikely ally in Roman Godfrey, golden boy of the wealthy and influential Godfrey estate, Hemlock Grove’s resident wealthy philanthropists in the model of the Carnegies.  Together the pair attempts to solve the mystery of the murder before the killer can strike again. Staring Famke Janssen, Dougray Scott, Lili Taylor, Bill Skarsgard, Landon Liboiron, Penelope Mitchell, Freya Tingley, Kandyse McClure, and Aaron Douglas, Hemlock Grove premieres April 19^th on Netflix. Hit the jump for the full panel recap.

Netflix is kicking their original content into high gear this spring with the debuts of David Fincher’s political thriller series House of Cards, new episodes of Arrested Development, and a gothic thriller series called Hemlock Grove.  The latter comes from producer Eli Roth (who also directed the pilot), and a first trailer for Hemlock Grove has now been released online.  The show is based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name and revolves around “the eccentric residents of a dilapidated former Pennsylvania steel town and the murder of 17-year-old Brooke Bluebell.  Through the investigation, the town’s seamier side is exposed, revealing that nothing is what it seems.”  The trailer looks like a cross between Grimm and Twin Peaks, with a touch of The Twilight Zone.  Color me intrigued.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer.  The show stars Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgard, Landon Liboiron, Penelope Mitchell, Freya Tingley, and Dougray Scott.  All 13 episodes will be available at once on Netflix on April 19th.

In a perfect storm of movie casting for ambitious young acting talent, some major movies that could make (or break) the next rising star are all in a simultaneous casting process. Here’s a look at the latest developments:

• Michael Bay is set to start screen testing actors for leads in Transformers 4, which centers on Mark Wahlberg’s character, his daughter and her boyfriend, a race car driver.
• Divergent, which carries heavy Hunger Games or Twilight-sized franchise hopes, is narrowing its scope for the male lead opposite Shailene Woodley.
• DreamWorks’ Need for Speed adaptation is looking for other racers to fill in the cast alongside leads Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots and possibly Dominic Cooper.

Hit the jump for much more on each picture.

Though we should’ve seen a sneak peek premiere last month, audiences will have to wait until this fall for the first episode of Steven Spielberg’s new sci-fi drama Terra Nova. However, this weekend comes a big push to get audiences who aren’t in front of their TV this weekend excited for the new series as a new trailer has just shown up that will also be playing in theaters across the nation this weekend. It’s only a minute long, but it’s a nice, short set-up for the series, and let’s everyone know what it’s all about. I’m still not convinced that the dinosaurs here are going to look as good or offer as many thrills as Spielberg’s escapades with them in Jurassic Park, but I’m hoping this doesn’t end up being a flop. Check out the new trailer after the jump.

Take some of Avatar, mix with Jurassic Park and toss in a little bit of Lost for good measure, and that’s about what Fox’s new series Terra Nova looks like. We got our first glimpse at this new series back in February, but Fox has just released a new trailer that gives us a better idea of the size and scope of the story. Showing us both the world our characters leave behind and the new world where humanity hopes to start with a clean slate. Despite the more gritty, thrilling and dramatic tone of the series, I can’t help but also see a comparison to Land of the Lost.  Hopefully there won’t be any Sleestaks showing up. The series was supposed to have a sneak preview premiere event in May, but that’s since been delayed until sometime this fall. In the meantime, check out the new trailer and the official series synopsis after the jump.

You’ve already seen all the big Super Bowl spots for some of the most anticipated films of the year, but now we have the first footage from one of the most high profile series heading to TV in the fall. Tonight Fox finally premiere the first footage from Terra Nova, the new sci-fi series that will have a sneak preview in May and a full fledged season premiere in the fall. With Stephen Lang’s monologue and the looks of the sets, this almost feels like a TV series based on Avatar. Of course, then there’s a shot of a dinosaur so that perception goes right out the window. It’s hard to form any real opinion just on this footage alone, but I’m definitely curious to see how this turns out. See the footage after the jump along with an extended series description.

We just got our first look at Steven Spielberg’s Terra Nova when some photos from the pilot surfaced last week. Now we have high-resolutions versions of those photos along with some new pictures which include much better-looking series logo (above), our first look at Avatar star Stephen Lang as Commander Nathaniel Taylor, and some great promo images featuring the entire cast. Looking at the sheer scale of this series and the story, this could either be a mind-blowing piece of television or one colossal failure. I’m hoping for the former. We’ll find out in May since Fox just announced the premiere dates for the two-night sneak preview event. Check out all the photos after the jump.

As the Steven Spielberg-produced time travel drama Terra Nova inches toward its May 2011 premiere date on Fox, the cast fills out.  Jason O’Mara (Life on Mars) is the patriarch of the Shannons, a family that travels back in time to a theoretically paradisiacal era — with dinosaurs!  Shelley Conn (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) was cast as the Mrs., while EW has news on the casting of the kids.  Landon Liboiron (Degrassi) is 17-year-old Josh, while newcomers Naomi Scott and Alana Mansour play his younger sisters Maddy and Zoe.  Stephen Lang (Avatar) was recently cast as a “ruthless and charismatic leader” of their new settlement, with Mido Hamada (24) and Allison Miller (Kings) likewise on board.

There is reportedly one more series regular role to cast before filming.  It’s been suggested that the budget of the pilot could approach an astounding $20 million.  Seven months till May.  Hit the jump for the official description.