Television

This Is The Most Optimistic Walking Dead Trailer I’ve Ever Seen

The second half of season five of The Walking Dead begins on February 8th, and I had expected that things were going to stay miserable for Rick and the gang. But this new trailer is all about hope, chances, living and surviving — could the group finally be about to find peace and safety? Ha…

Brian Michael Bendis’ Powers TV Series Gets A Release Date 

The live-action series adaptation of the comic book Powers, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, finally has an air date. And the first episode will be free! As PlayStation Network’s first original series, Powers will premiere on March 10th. The pilot episode will be free for one and all, but every episode…

There’ll Never Be Another Space TV Show Like Far Out Space Nuts

Back in the day, space opera on television could get pretty crazy. You had heroes who weren’t just your standard intrepid space explorers, and stories that were willing to go completely bonkers. But few shows were as genre-breaking and ridiculous as Far Out Space Nuts, from Sid and Marty Krofft. In keeping with the Krofft…

Mysterious Game Of Thrones Special Revealed

Remember that strange Game of Thrones special called “A Day In A Life” that was announced in back in December? Well, the details have finally surfaced for this surprising GOT special. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that this special video will be a half hour documentary: “It’s a half-hour documentary that covers one day of season…

Masterpiece on PBS, basically printing its own currency after the success of Downton Abbey and Sherlock, will build off the success of the latter title by airing a three-part adaptation of Julian Barnes’ historical novelArthur & George later this year. Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) will star as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Fox Wants To Bring Back The X-Files, David Duchovny And Gillian Anderson

Fox has confirmed that it is in talks to revive its iconic supernatural horror procedural, The X-Files. Speaking Saturday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, Fox TV executives Dana Walden and Gary Newman said they’ve been in talks not only with series creator Chris Carter, but stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, about…

What’s The Point Of A Shared Universe If Not Every Fan Can Access It?

So, Agent Carter. Pretty good! At least, I hear that. Like most of the UK and Europe, I’ve not seen it – and it’s unsure when or if we will. It sucks just as much as it usually does when we’re left waiting for a show, but in this case, it paints a worrying precedent…

Parks and Rec’s Vision of 2017 Is Hologram Tablets and a New Facebook

Parks and Recreation’s seventh and final season premiered last night and it’s set in the future. So far, Pawnee’s version of 2017 isn’t all that different from now, except Facebook’s been replaced with Gryzzlebook, people have see-through tablets that talk to you. You see some of Pawnee’s idea of future tech in the clip above,…

All The Hints And Clues In The Newest Avengers: Age Of Ultron Trailer!

The live action Ghost in the Shell movie already has a release date. Meet the guy playing Robin’s father on Gotham, and a new threat on Orphan Black. Tom Cavanagh is very excited that his Flash character’s big secret is finally out. Plus, looks ahead to the new season of Penny Dreadful. Spoilers now! Top…

Idris Elba’s Making A Superhero Edgar Allan Poe Trilogy; It Sounds Nuts

Who wants to see a drunk Edgar Allan Poe fight the devil? WE DO! WE DO! Beloved actor Idris Alba is about to bring that fantasy to life in a three-part movie series titled Poe Must Die. This is all the right kinds of crazy. Variety is reporting that Elba is producing a historical thriller…

Firestorm’s Outfit On The Flash Could Possibly Use A Little Work

So among about a billion other things revealed about the CW’s burgeoning DC TV universe, the outfit for Robbie Amell’s Firestorm was on display at the Television Critics Association event this weekend, and, uh… well, let’s just say it was not what I was expecting. Mainly because it appears to be a hoodie with some…

The Venture Bros. Return (Finally!) For An Epic Space Adventure

As the ancient proverb goes, “Any day that features new Venture Bros footage is a good day indeed.” So now that we have a new extended trailer for the next VB special, today ain’t bad — but next Monday, when the hour-long special actually premieres, will be @#$%ing awesome. As you’ll see when you hit…

This Week’s TV: The Mind-Bending Time Travel Show You Must Watch

We have a couples beginnings this week with the premiere of the TV adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys (which we’re pretty optimistic about!) and the return of Helix — can its new island setting win us over? Plus, The Librarians closes its first season while Constantine and Grimm are back from vacation. Tonight It’s…

Marvel Are Now Streaming Two Episodes Of The Japanese Spider-Man Show

Hot off Takuya Yamashiro’s spectacular entrance into the ongoing Spider-Verse comics event, Marvel are celebrating the finest Live-action adaptation of Spidey by streaming the first and seventh episodes of the series online. Watch them, and bask in the absurdity that is Supaidaman! https://gizmodo.com/spider-mans-giant-robot-just-became-official-marvel-com-1678509168 It’s not the first time Marvel has made episodes available ( they…

‘Surviving Together Is All That Matters’ In New Walking Dead Trailer

The teaser for the second half of The Walking Dead Season Five is all about togetherness. Also violence! Isn’t camaraderie the sweetest? The Walking Dead returns Sunday, February 8th at 9/8c.

Archer Is Back, And We’re Cautiously Optimistic About It

Archer is back! And back on track, as FX’s animated, irreverent secret-agent saga veers away from the cocaine-cowboys plotline of last season and into more “going on missions and fighting and action and people getting shot and stuff,” as executive producer Matt Thompson told us last month. Spoilers ahead. https://gizmodo.com/whos-back-and-whats-new-in-archer-season-six-the-insid-1669383651 Unfortunately, the first ep, “The…

Watch Deleted Scenes From Star Trek:TNG‘s First Trip To Klingon Capital

The Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Sins of the Father” took Captain Picard to Qo’noS, the Klingon homeworld, for the first time, but a few moments ended up on the cutting room floor. The folks at TrekCore have recovered a workprint, revealing those moments for the very first time. TrekCore has gotten a look…

HBO series Silicon Valley returns for its second season April 12. The Mike Judge joint is definitely worth your time, and if you don’t believe me, allow me to revisit the incredible, fact-checked dick joke the show made in the series finale. [Deadline]

Familiar Faces Join Kong: Skull Island, Doctor Who, And Shannara

J.J. Abrams talks about his own fears about The Force Awakens. Russell T. Davies explains why he won’t return to the Whoniverse. And get a look at the cast of the next James Bond film, on set. Spoilers now! Top image: Doctor Who Kong: Skull Island Michael Keaton is finalizing details to join the cast…

Ezra’s Jedi Trial On Star Wars Rebels Is More Brutal Than We Expected

The big tease for this week’s episode of Star Wars Rebels was that Frank Oz would be reprising his role as the voice of Yoda. But what was truly interesting was not the return of the old Master, but Ezra’s own “Luke on Dagobah” moment and what it reveals about Ezra — and Kanan. We’re…