Forbidden Planet set the template for iconic space crews like those in Star Trek and Alien, pioneering sci-fi tropes and characters. Event Horizon's crew faces demonic forces in space, testing their trust and camaraderie as they fight for survival against evil spirits. Guardians of the Galaxy redefined the space crew dynamic in the Marvel universe, emphasizing found family and real emotions in their adventures.
From Star Trek to Guardians of the Galaxy, lovable space crews are a popular trope in sci-fi movies, because they allow the filmmakers to come up with an ensemble of colorful characters. There’s the captain, who’s usually a charming renegade like James T. Kirk or Peter Quill or Malcolm Reynolds. The captain has a loyal but free-thinking sidekick, like Spock or Rocket Raccoon, and a crew made up of iconic characters like Kane from Alien, C-3Po from Star Wars, and Trinity from The Matrix.
From Star Trek to Guardians of the Galaxy, lovable space crews are a popular trope in sci-fi movies, because they allow the filmmakers to come up with an ensemble of colorful characters. There’s the captain, who’s usually a charming renegade like James T. Kirk or Peter Quill or Malcolm Reynolds. The captain has a loyal but free-thinking sidekick, like Spock or Rocket Raccoon, and a crew made up of iconic characters like Kane from Alien, C-3Po from Star Wars, and Trinity from The Matrix.
- 4/2/2024
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
Sci-fi TV shows are ambitious, expanding worlds and creating unique stories to shape the future of the genre. Leading examples like Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, and The X-Files show how ambitious storytelling can make a show memorable. From The Twilight Zone to Black Mirror, the most ambitious shows challenge norms and tackle futuristic concepts with creativity.
Sci-fi is often leading the way when it comes to innovation and creativity, with many TV shows in the genre displaying incredible ambitions in their premise and execution. Sci-fi has existed for as long as recorded moving images have, with incredible innovators like Georges Méliès and Fritz Lang defining the genre before film even had color and sound. In the decades since, sci-fi has become a staple on TV, with many sci-fi shows topping the charts, and gaining incredibly dedicated cult followings thanks to their ambitious efforts.
The mark of an ambitious sci-fi series is...
Sci-fi is often leading the way when it comes to innovation and creativity, with many TV shows in the genre displaying incredible ambitions in their premise and execution. Sci-fi has existed for as long as recorded moving images have, with incredible innovators like Georges Méliès and Fritz Lang defining the genre before film even had color and sound. In the decades since, sci-fi has become a staple on TV, with many sci-fi shows topping the charts, and gaining incredibly dedicated cult followings thanks to their ambitious efforts.
The mark of an ambitious sci-fi series is...
- 3/31/2024
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant.com
Firefly was arguably up there as one of the very best shows of all time, but was frustratingly cut down before it could go on to become even better than great. Having just 14 episodes produced, as well as a 2005 feature film finale, Serenity, it’s certainly easy to get bogged down by wondering what could’ve been for this sci-fi/Western series, but at least what fans got was still great, albeit short-lived.
- 1/14/2024
- by Jeremy Urquhart
- Collider.com
Firefly's fanbase wasn't large enough to make Serenity a box office success. Joss Whedon made Serenity accessible to attract a larger audience. Reviving the Firefly franchise with another Serenity movie would risk damaging its impressive legacy.
The sole season of Firefly proved an intense hit with certain groups, but there's a reason why Serenity, the follow-up movie, did so poorly at the box office. Firefly's fanbase materialized overnight when it debuted in 2002, with the Western/Space Opera hybrid proving to be an effective hook for adventurous audiences. The show had its dedicated fans, but some just didn't couldn't get on board with the blend of genres. As a result, Firefly got the news it was being canceled even before all of its episodes had aired. The show ended with loose ends, making it one of many canceled TV shows fans refuse to let go of.
Soon after Firefly was canceled,...
The sole season of Firefly proved an intense hit with certain groups, but there's a reason why Serenity, the follow-up movie, did so poorly at the box office. Firefly's fanbase materialized overnight when it debuted in 2002, with the Western/Space Opera hybrid proving to be an effective hook for adventurous audiences. The show had its dedicated fans, but some just didn't couldn't get on board with the blend of genres. As a result, Firefly got the news it was being canceled even before all of its episodes had aired. The show ended with loose ends, making it one of many canceled TV shows fans refuse to let go of.
Soon after Firefly was canceled,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Daniel Bibby
- ScreenRant.com
Cyber Monday is here with even more deals on horror 4K UHDs, Blu-rays, collectibles, and more. Some Black Friday sales are still active, other prices have come down even more, and a bunch of new items have been discounted. Here are this year’s Cyber Monday highlights.
Amazon 4K Uhd Deals:
Assassin’s Creed – $5.99 Maleficent – $7.43 Terminator 2 – $7.99 Suicide Squad – $7.99 Reservoir Dogs – $9.33 John Wick: Chapter 2 – $9.33 Evil Dead Rise – $9.49 The Lost Boys – $9.49 Poltergeist – $9.49 The Blackening – $9.49 Jurassic Park – $9.49 Nope – $9.49 Get Out – $9.99 The Batman – $9.99 Zack Snyder’s Justice League – $9.99 The Suicide Squad – $9.99 Dune – $9.99 The Shawshank Redemption – $9.99 Jaws 2 – $9.99 Everything Everywhere All At Once – $9.99 Edge of Tomorrow – $9.99 Highlander – $9.99 Battlestar Galactica – $9.99 Warcraft – $9.99 Godzilla vs. Kong – $9.99 King Kong (2005) – $10.44 Serenity – $10.49 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – $10.99 Ip Man – $10.99 Train to Busan – $11.21 The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – $11.49 Parasite – $11.49 The Goonies – $11.49 Full Metal Jacket – $11.49 The Shining – $11.99 Dr. Strangelove – $11.99 Us – $11.99 Bram Stoker’s Dracula – $11.99 Nobody – $11.99 The Fifth Element – $11.99 The Dark Crystal – $11.99 Halloween Kills – $11.99 Halloween Ends...
Amazon 4K Uhd Deals:
Assassin’s Creed – $5.99 Maleficent – $7.43 Terminator 2 – $7.99 Suicide Squad – $7.99 Reservoir Dogs – $9.33 John Wick: Chapter 2 – $9.33 Evil Dead Rise – $9.49 The Lost Boys – $9.49 Poltergeist – $9.49 The Blackening – $9.49 Jurassic Park – $9.49 Nope – $9.49 Get Out – $9.99 The Batman – $9.99 Zack Snyder’s Justice League – $9.99 The Suicide Squad – $9.99 Dune – $9.99 The Shawshank Redemption – $9.99 Jaws 2 – $9.99 Everything Everywhere All At Once – $9.99 Edge of Tomorrow – $9.99 Highlander – $9.99 Battlestar Galactica – $9.99 Warcraft – $9.99 Godzilla vs. Kong – $9.99 King Kong (2005) – $10.44 Serenity – $10.49 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – $10.99 Ip Man – $10.99 Train to Busan – $11.21 The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – $11.49 Parasite – $11.49 The Goonies – $11.49 Full Metal Jacket – $11.49 The Shining – $11.99 Dr. Strangelove – $11.99 Us – $11.99 Bram Stoker’s Dracula – $11.99 Nobody – $11.99 The Fifth Element – $11.99 The Dark Crystal – $11.99 Halloween Kills – $11.99 Halloween Ends...
- 11/27/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Adding a twist to a movie can either make it better or sour the entire experience, as seen in films like Remember Me and The Cloverfield Paradox. Christopher Nolan's Tenet and M. Night Shyamalan's Glass both had twists that were intelligent but convoluted, leaving the audience feeling unsatisfied. In movies like Serenity and Ocean's 12, unnecessary twists took away from the overall story and focused more on defying audience expectations.
Adding a twist to the plot of a movie is always a high-risk, high-reward gamble, with some screenwriters falling prey to their own intelligence with the incorporation of shocking turns of events that were perhaps a little too clever. The best twist movies manage to recontextualize the events of their stories, blowing audience's minds with a new layer of knowledge that changes everything. As effective as a well-timed plot twist can be, many films have crumbled under their...
Adding a twist to the plot of a movie is always a high-risk, high-reward gamble, with some screenwriters falling prey to their own intelligence with the incorporation of shocking turns of events that were perhaps a little too clever. The best twist movies manage to recontextualize the events of their stories, blowing audience's minds with a new layer of knowledge that changes everything. As effective as a well-timed plot twist can be, many films have crumbled under their...
- 11/26/2023
- by Alexander Valentino
- ScreenRant.com
Ever since Disney acquired Fox, the internet has been abuzz with rumors of various reboots and revivals of their old properties. Some rumors suggest that a Firefly reboot is finally on the way, but the original creator of the show, Joss Whedon, would likely not be a part of the project due to multiple allegations. Firefly is a space western set in the year 2517 when a veteran on the losing side of an interplanetary civil war becomes a smuggler and seeks to keep himself and his crew off the government's radar. It originally only ran one season, but thanks to vocal fan support, Serenity (the feature film sequel to the series) tied up the show's loose ends.
Disney itself has never officially announced a Firefly revival project for either Disney+ or Hulu, so this is all hypothetical. There remains a cult following for the single-season show. The chance of any Firefly,...
Disney itself has never officially announced a Firefly revival project for either Disney+ or Hulu, so this is all hypothetical. There remains a cult following for the single-season show. The chance of any Firefly,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Val Barone, Evadne Hendrix
- MovieWeb
Western films have expanded and evolved over time, with filmmakers making bold decisions to shift locations and eras, resulting in a variety of compelling stories. Western tropes have been utilized in films of other genres, such as sci-fi and space Westerns like the original Star Wars trilogy, creating a genre of their own. Several great Western movies are set in different locations and eras, including Bonnie and Clyde, No Country for Old Men, and Serenity, showcasing the versatility of the genre.
The Western genre made a name for itself with its endlessly grim and violent depictions of the American Old West, but not all of its films are set in the great Southwest of the final decades of the 19th century. Both classical Westerns and neo-Westerns have made bold decisions to shift locations and eras, and in some cases have altered both. With the genre becoming saturated in the Golden...
The Western genre made a name for itself with its endlessly grim and violent depictions of the American Old West, but not all of its films are set in the great Southwest of the final decades of the 19th century. Both classical Westerns and neo-Westerns have made bold decisions to shift locations and eras, and in some cases have altered both. With the genre becoming saturated in the Golden...
- 10/5/2023
- by Dan Loveday
- ScreenRant.com
It lasted only one season, but fans still mourn the demise of the sci-fi/western Firefly. As much as we love watching (and rewatching) the series, sometimes it's not enough.
Are you longing for a little more Captain Tight Pants? Want to see Zoe quietly kick some adversary's butt? Wishing you could revisit the Hero of Canton?
Well, we can't bring back Firefly -- oh, how we wish we could! -- but we can tell you where you can tune in to see the cast now.
If you can't get enough of the crew of the Serenity, read on to find out where you can see them now.
Ron Glass - Shepherd Derrial Book
Shepherd Book was the preacher with a cryptic past who boards the Serenity and befriends its crew. We loved Book's warmth and acceptance of his other crew members while still being able to hold onto his faith.
Are you longing for a little more Captain Tight Pants? Want to see Zoe quietly kick some adversary's butt? Wishing you could revisit the Hero of Canton?
Well, we can't bring back Firefly -- oh, how we wish we could! -- but we can tell you where you can tune in to see the cast now.
If you can't get enough of the crew of the Serenity, read on to find out where you can see them now.
Ron Glass - Shepherd Derrial Book
Shepherd Book was the preacher with a cryptic past who boards the Serenity and befriends its crew. We loved Book's warmth and acceptance of his other crew members while still being able to hold onto his faith.
- 9/28/2023
- by Christine Orlando
- TVfanatic
Firefly, the sci-fi series that premiered 21 years ago, made a huge impact on fans and stars, prompting Nathan Fillion to share a souvenir from the set. Fillion, who played Mal Reynolds on the show, revealed his character's famous sidearm and asked fans to share their Firefly fandom, including cosplay and tattoos. While Firefly never got a second season, Fillion is set to join the Dcu franchise as Guy Gardner aka Green Lantern, giving justice to a popular character on the big screen.
It's been 21 years since Firefly premiered, and even though the sci-fi series only managed to last one season, its impact was huge, both in the lives of the fans and its stars. That's why Nathan Fillion still has a souvenir to remember the series.
Created by Joss Whedon, the show is set in the year 2517, after humans arrive in a new star system. The story focuses on the...
It's been 21 years since Firefly premiered, and even though the sci-fi series only managed to last one season, its impact was huge, both in the lives of the fans and its stars. That's why Nathan Fillion still has a souvenir to remember the series.
Created by Joss Whedon, the show is set in the year 2517, after humans arrive in a new star system. The story focuses on the...
- 9/24/2023
- by Maca Reynolds
- MovieWeb
Nathan Fillion shares an iconic Firefly prop to celebrate the show's 21st anniversary, displaying Captain Mal's signature sidearm. Fillion asks fans to show their Firefly fandom by sharing costumes, tattoos, and more, while his photo also includes a prop from Destiny 2. Despite Firefly's short-lived run, Fillion's portrayal of Captain Mal as a loyal and protective leader has made him one of TV's best sci-fi heroes.
Nathan Fillion has shared the iconic Firefly prop he keeps displayed 21 years after the short-lived show made its debut in 2002. Following the adventures of a rag-tag crew of the Firefly-class spaceship known as Serenity, the cult science fiction title was cancelled by the Fox network after only 11 of its 14 season 1 episodes had aired. However, reinvigorated by strong DVD sales and a passionate fanbase, the cast would later reunite for the 2005 movie Serenity which served to wrap up many of the show’s unanswered plot points.
Nathan Fillion has shared the iconic Firefly prop he keeps displayed 21 years after the short-lived show made its debut in 2002. Following the adventures of a rag-tag crew of the Firefly-class spaceship known as Serenity, the cult science fiction title was cancelled by the Fox network after only 11 of its 14 season 1 episodes had aired. However, reinvigorated by strong DVD sales and a passionate fanbase, the cast would later reunite for the 2005 movie Serenity which served to wrap up many of the show’s unanswered plot points.
- 9/23/2023
- by TC Phillips
- ScreenRant.com
"Star Trek" was the undisputed king of sci-fi television in the 1990s, but it lost that crown in the 2000s; prequel series "Star Trek: Enterprise" ended the franchise's reign with an abbreviated four season run (2001 to 2005). Different shows won the hearts of online fandom, including two contemporaries of "Enterprise" — "Futurama" and "Firefly."
The legacy of "Firefly" far outlasted its 14 episode run; fan demand led to the creation of the finale movie "Serenity" in 2005. Meanwhile, "Futurama" enjoyed a respectable 72 episode run from 1999 to 2003, but enduring popularity has revived it twice, first from 2007 to 2013, and again for a new season which premiered this summer. Short length doesn't mean a show will be forgotten, especially when the Internet can sustain a fandom like never before.
As detailed in "Star Trek" oral history book "The Fifty Year Mission" by Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman, these three shows intertwined in an episode of miscommunication and Hollywood office politics.
The legacy of "Firefly" far outlasted its 14 episode run; fan demand led to the creation of the finale movie "Serenity" in 2005. Meanwhile, "Futurama" enjoyed a respectable 72 episode run from 1999 to 2003, but enduring popularity has revived it twice, first from 2007 to 2013, and again for a new season which premiered this summer. Short length doesn't mean a show will be forgotten, especially when the Internet can sustain a fandom like never before.
As detailed in "Star Trek" oral history book "The Fifty Year Mission" by Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman, these three shows intertwined in an episode of miscommunication and Hollywood office politics.
- 9/11/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Science fiction fans remember the last four months of 2002 as a blessed but bedeviled time. "Firefly" became a 14-episode phenomenon, dead in the water before the season ended, but eternal in the hearts of its viewers. Their passion managed the impossible, reviving the show for a big-screen send-off in "Serenity" and several canonical comic book miniseries. To this day, crafters knit their own loving reconstructions of Jayne's remarkably orange hat. A Malcolm Reynolds -- or five -- can be found at any Sf convention, or recreated in video games by players aiming to misbehave.
The cast was chosen for their charisma and chemistry with each other, and that shines through in the ways they've found to reconnect over the years. Nathan Fillion is a particular lightning rod, doing voice work with Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk in "Halo 3," and co-starring with Tudyk on the web series "Con Man." But...
The cast was chosen for their charisma and chemistry with each other, and that shines through in the ways they've found to reconnect over the years. Nathan Fillion is a particular lightning rod, doing voice work with Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk in "Halo 3," and co-starring with Tudyk on the web series "Con Man." But...
- 9/10/2023
- by Margaret David
- Slash Film
The ladies were busy during Sweet Magnolias Season 3. For the first time, Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), Maddie (Joanna Garcia Swisher), and Helen (Heather Headley) had a nasty fight.
We had the opportunity to chat with Brooke Elliott and Joanna Garcia Swisher during a recent press day. This interview was conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Elliott and Swisher shared their thoughts on the Magnolias’ fight, Maddie and Cal reconnecting, and Dana Sue’s issues with Kathy.
The actresses were optimistic about a potential Season 4 and discussed what they would like to see in additional seasons.
Check out our in-depth discussion below.
Hello Joanna and Brooke. It’s great to see you again. This season focused more on friendship; we’ve never seen the Magnolias fight like that. What do you think triggered the all-out fight, and what made them come back together again?
Joanna: The love, history, and relationship made them come back together.
We had the opportunity to chat with Brooke Elliott and Joanna Garcia Swisher during a recent press day. This interview was conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Elliott and Swisher shared their thoughts on the Magnolias’ fight, Maddie and Cal reconnecting, and Dana Sue’s issues with Kathy.
The actresses were optimistic about a potential Season 4 and discussed what they would like to see in additional seasons.
Check out our in-depth discussion below.
Hello Joanna and Brooke. It’s great to see you again. This season focused more on friendship; we’ve never seen the Magnolias fight like that. What do you think triggered the all-out fight, and what made them come back together again?
Joanna: The love, history, and relationship made them come back together.
- 7/26/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Sweet Magnolias Season 3!
The latest season of Netflix's Sweet Magnolias upholds Hollywood's tradition of unforgettable cliffhangers. The third season, which recently graced the platform, has fans abuzz with speculation and anticipation over the possible exit of an original character in the upcoming season.
Sweet Magnolias has become a staple on Netflix, recounting the highs and lows of the lives of Serenity’s residents. Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue are the central characters, and each season has seen their narratives evolve, surrounded by a cast of complex and compelling supporting characters. Following Season 2's whirlwind of events, the anticipation for the third season was high among fans, hoping for resolution and fresh storylines.
However, the Season 3 finale packed a particularly potent punch. Kathy, a new and impactful addition to the Serenity scene, was a notable point of tension this season. Initially introduced as an adversary,...
The latest season of Netflix's Sweet Magnolias upholds Hollywood's tradition of unforgettable cliffhangers. The third season, which recently graced the platform, has fans abuzz with speculation and anticipation over the possible exit of an original character in the upcoming season.
Sweet Magnolias has become a staple on Netflix, recounting the highs and lows of the lives of Serenity’s residents. Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue are the central characters, and each season has seen their narratives evolve, surrounded by a cast of complex and compelling supporting characters. Following Season 2's whirlwind of events, the anticipation for the third season was high among fans, hoping for resolution and fresh storylines.
However, the Season 3 finale packed a particularly potent punch. Kathy, a new and impactful addition to the Serenity scene, was a notable point of tension this season. Initially introduced as an adversary,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
After a year and a half, we know the identity of who has been harassing Dana Sue, the ramifications of Cal's bar fight at Sullivan's, and if Helen accepted Ryan's proposal.
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 1 picked up only minutes after the cliffhangers on Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 10. Helen hadn't accepted the proposal yet, mainly because she was too busy defending Cal
The drama in Serenity was heating up.
Helen: I need you to trust me.
Cal: I do. I just wish we were not having this conversation. I wish I didn't let him get to me.
Permalink: I do. I just wish we were not having this conversation. I wish I didn't let him get to me. Added: July 15, 2023
I hate what they did to Cal. He was never violent or insecure, but they rewrote his character to give him and Maddie a better storyline. Now, he's doubting himself...
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 1 picked up only minutes after the cliffhangers on Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 10. Helen hadn't accepted the proposal yet, mainly because she was too busy defending Cal
The drama in Serenity was heating up.
Helen: I need you to trust me.
Cal: I do. I just wish we were not having this conversation. I wish I didn't let him get to me.
Permalink: I do. I just wish we were not having this conversation. I wish I didn't let him get to me. Added: July 15, 2023
I hate what they did to Cal. He was never violent or insecure, but they rewrote his character to give him and Maddie a better storyline. Now, he's doubting himself...
- 7/20/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
The first two seasons of the commercially successful Sweet Magnolias ended with a tinge of drama. This Netflix Original, in the first and second seasons, established several characters for the viewers, and it helped in creating a world set in the small town of Serenity in South Carolina. The people are genuinely nice, and they seem to be God-fearing and act in the best interests of the people around them. There are only a handful of antagonists that add spice to the rather mundane lives of the townspeople. The overarching plot of the show revolves around three independent women who are best friends and stand by each other. Season three, just like the last two, brings to you the same women and their lives going forward from the incident that shook them up at the end of the season two finale. Creator Sheryl J. Anderson brings back the over-the-top, sugar-coated...
- 7/20/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Sweet Magnolias happens to be one of the top romantic dramas that revolves around a town and its residents. The show introduced a plethora of characters and helps us comprehend how Helen, Maddie, and Dana Sue become integral parts of their lives. Serenity, South Carolina—the name exudes peace, and that is exactly what the townspeople want. The three leads of Sweet Magnolias run the show in Serenity, and they happen to be the nicest souls. It will be interesting to see what kind of problems they will be facing with the third season of the show.
The second season ends with Ryan proposing to Helen because he thinks she is still pining for him. The truth here is that she is not sure if she wants to be with him. Erik, her current boyfriend, was by her side when she went through a miscarriage and has been instrumental in her feeling better ever since.
The second season ends with Ryan proposing to Helen because he thinks she is still pining for him. The truth here is that she is not sure if she wants to be with him. Erik, her current boyfriend, was by her side when she went through a miscarriage and has been instrumental in her feeling better ever since.
- 7/19/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Whenever you see features about television shows that were cancelled too soon, there’s a good chance that Firefly will be part of the list. Dropped by Fox in 2002 after only 11 of its episodes aired (out of 14 that were filmed), the show had a devoted following that only grew after it was cancelled. Incredibly strong word of mouth, followed by strong DVD sales, resulted in the show being given a chance for a proper farewell: the movie Serenity, which was released in theaters in 2005. Nathan Fillion, who starred in both Firefly and Serenity (and has gone on to even greater fame with Castle and The Rookie) has always had a soft spot in his heart for Firefly, and he told us he was incredibly grateful that he and the other cast members were given one last chance to play their characters in Serenity. (Click on the media bar below to hear Nathan Fillion) https://www.
- 7/12/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
With so many franchises releasing late sequels, having reboots or going through revivals, fans of the sci-fi series Firefly continue to hold out hope for a possible second season for the show that was canceled after a single installment by Fox.
Almost 20 years after its premiere and finale, the production created by Joss Whedon has become a cult hit for fans of the genre, who are waiting for a miraculous late renewal for a second season even when a movie was made after the first one. But one of the main stars doesn’t see that happening.
While speaking to TVLine, actress Jewel Staite broke the silence on the audience's insistence to get new episodes of the show and how much they talk to her about it, even though she thinks it's almost impossible to get a second season:
“I get asked all the time about Season 2 of Firefly, which...
Almost 20 years after its premiere and finale, the production created by Joss Whedon has become a cult hit for fans of the genre, who are waiting for a miraculous late renewal for a second season even when a movie was made after the first one. But one of the main stars doesn’t see that happening.
While speaking to TVLine, actress Jewel Staite broke the silence on the audience's insistence to get new episodes of the show and how much they talk to her about it, even though she thinks it's almost impossible to get a second season:
“I get asked all the time about Season 2 of Firefly, which...
- 7/10/2023
- by Maca Reynolds
- MovieWeb
It's been a little over a year since Sweet Magnolias Season 2 aired on Netflix, and we really miss our TV friends.
Almost every character exhibited major cliffhangers, leaving the fans anxious and speculating for months.
The wait is almost over. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 premieres on Thursday, July 20. What do we want to see the most when it returns?
These are some of our must-haves for the drama series, including closure for several of the cliffhangers and more developed romances and friendships.
Did any of your wishes make the list?
Helen Makes Her Choice
On Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 10, Ryan proposed right as Helen and Erik became more serious.
In some ways, this triangle is fascinating since Ryan was Helen’s first love, and she’s loved him her entire life and wants this relationship to work, but now she’s in a mature relationship with Erik, who sees the woman she’s become.
Almost every character exhibited major cliffhangers, leaving the fans anxious and speculating for months.
The wait is almost over. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 premieres on Thursday, July 20. What do we want to see the most when it returns?
These are some of our must-haves for the drama series, including closure for several of the cliffhangers and more developed romances and friendships.
Did any of your wishes make the list?
Helen Makes Her Choice
On Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 10, Ryan proposed right as Helen and Erik became more serious.
In some ways, this triangle is fascinating since Ryan was Helen’s first love, and she’s loved him her entire life and wants this relationship to work, but now she’s in a mature relationship with Erik, who sees the woman she’s become.
- 7/9/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Firefly star Jewel Staite has provided a blunt assessment of the chances of the cult sci-fi series returning for a belated season 2. Created and directed by Joss Whedon, Firefly is a space-western series that was cancelled by the Fox network after only 11 of its total 14 episodes had aired. Despite its short-lived run on network television, the series would go on to garner a cult following after its release on home video, ultimately leading to the creation of the 2005 film continuation Serenity.
Speaking with TV Line, Staite revealed that she gets asked about the chances of a Firefly revival series all the time, but mostly laughs off the question suggesting there’s a better chance of her returning to the 2012 drama The L.A. Complex. She did, however, offer her thoughts on what happened to her Firefly character Kaylee, stating that she believes she would have ended up having children with Sean Maher’s character Simon Tam.
Speaking with TV Line, Staite revealed that she gets asked about the chances of a Firefly revival series all the time, but mostly laughs off the question suggesting there’s a better chance of her returning to the 2012 drama The L.A. Complex. She did, however, offer her thoughts on what happened to her Firefly character Kaylee, stating that she believes she would have ended up having children with Sean Maher’s character Simon Tam.
- 7/9/2023
- by TC Phillips
- ScreenRant.com
Firefly was canceled too soon. Released in 2002, the series took place in the year 2517. Classified as a Western space drama, the series saw the ensemble cast traveling on the spaceship Serenity in search of adventure. Although it was an undoubtedly popular series, it was canceled in the middle of its first season, and only 11 of the 14 planned episodes were released. Firefly's initial ratings struggled, but the show would rebound with incredible DVD sales and a cult following. Petitions, fundraisers, and online forums were created in attempts to save the show from being canceled forever and did get a theatrical film, Serenity.
Updated: July 7, 2023: If you’re looking for more information regarding the potential Firefly reboot, this article has been updated with additional content by Evan Lewis.
The original run of the show has also been added to Hulu, allowing the new generation to discover the series and old...
Updated: July 7, 2023: If you’re looking for more information regarding the potential Firefly reboot, this article has been updated with additional content by Evan Lewis.
The original run of the show has also been added to Hulu, allowing the new generation to discover the series and old...
- 7/7/2023
- by Ashley Hajimirsadeghi
- MovieWeb
Welcome back to Serenity, y’all! Sweet Magnolias, Netflix’s soapy drama about a trio of friends in a small Southern town returns to the streamer for its third season on July 20. The theme for the upcoming 10 episodes? “New relationships and new challenges,” which are “good for the soul,” as Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) says in the official trailer for the upcoming 10 episodes.
Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue pour it out in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3
Maddie, Helen (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) are ride-or-die besties. Whatever drama is happening in their lives, they can count on being able to pour out their troubles to each other during their weekly margarita nights.
“This is the beauty of old friends,” an emotional Helen says in the trailer (via YouTube).
So what’s in store for the ladies of Serenity in season 3? Maddie and her ex Bill (Chris Klein) look like...
Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue pour it out in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3
Maddie, Helen (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) are ride-or-die besties. Whatever drama is happening in their lives, they can count on being able to pour out their troubles to each other during their weekly margarita nights.
“This is the beauty of old friends,” an emotional Helen says in the trailer (via YouTube).
So what’s in store for the ladies of Serenity in season 3? Maddie and her ex Bill (Chris Klein) look like...
- 6/30/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elizabeth Banks is to lead the cast of the recently greenlit ‘Skincare,’ from Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment and Producers Jonathan Schwartz and Logan Lerman, directed by Austin Peters.
Banks is joined by a supporting cast that includes Lewis Pullman, Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Luis Gerardo Mendez, and Nathan Fillion.
The vanity thriller is set in Hollywood, but any further details on the movie’s plot are being kept under wraps. The screenplay was written by Deering Regan, Sam Freilich and Austin Peters. Production wrapped before the Writers’ strike.
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Andrea Iervolino and Lady Monika Bacardi financed and produced the film through their Ilbe banner alongside Logan Lerman and Jonathan Schwartz. ‘Skincare’ is the third film Schwartz and Lerman have collaborated on as producers following A24’s “The Vanishing of Sidney Hall” and Cj Enm’s “Press Play.
Banks is joined by a supporting cast that includes Lewis Pullman, Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Luis Gerardo Mendez, and Nathan Fillion.
The vanity thriller is set in Hollywood, but any further details on the movie’s plot are being kept under wraps. The screenplay was written by Deering Regan, Sam Freilich and Austin Peters. Production wrapped before the Writers’ strike.
Also in news – Antonio Banderas, Olivia Coleman & more set for ‘Paddington in Peru’
Andrea Iervolino and Lady Monika Bacardi financed and produced the film through their Ilbe banner alongside Logan Lerman and Jonathan Schwartz. ‘Skincare’ is the third film Schwartz and Lerman have collaborated on as producers following A24’s “The Vanishing of Sidney Hall” and Cj Enm’s “Press Play.
- 6/27/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Perfect Find is a Netflix rom-com that’s filled with a talented cast of actors and actresses to bring these original characters to life. The story follows a successful designer named Jenna who falls in love with a younger co-worker after starting her new job - only to find out that he’s her boss’ son. The pair quickly strike up a relationship, but they’re forced to decide whether their chemistry is enough to overcome their difficult situation. In the spirit of many Netflix rom-coms, The Perfect Find is charming and lighthearted from start to finish, with several memorable characters and performances that elevate the story.
Although The Perfect Find centers primarily on the relationship between these two workers, the film shines thanks to its funny ensemble cast and standout supporting characters, who make this story feel like more than just a typical romance. Despite mixed reviews from critics,...
Although The Perfect Find centers primarily on the relationship between these two workers, the film shines thanks to its funny ensemble cast and standout supporting characters, who make this story feel like more than just a typical romance. Despite mixed reviews from critics,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Jack Walters
- ScreenRant.com
Sweet Magnolias is making a big change ahead of its return on Netflix.
Deadline broke the news this week that the role of Katie Townsend would be recast.
The publication revealed that Ella Grace Helton will take on the role for Sweet Magnolias Season 3 -- and beyond.
Helton takes over for departing star Bianca Berry Tarantino.
Scheduling conflicts triggered producers to make the move, with the departing star set to star opposite Natalie Portman on the Apple TV+ drama Lady in the Lake.
As previously reported, Netflix will welcome viewers back to Serenity on Thursday, July 20, with all ten episodes available on that date.
The streaming service has been switching things up recently, with several of its most popular series having their seasons divided into two parts.
You're probably breathing out a huge sigh of relief right about now.
Getting on board with such a change is difficult if you've...
Deadline broke the news this week that the role of Katie Townsend would be recast.
The publication revealed that Ella Grace Helton will take on the role for Sweet Magnolias Season 3 -- and beyond.
Helton takes over for departing star Bianca Berry Tarantino.
Scheduling conflicts triggered producers to make the move, with the departing star set to star opposite Natalie Portman on the Apple TV+ drama Lady in the Lake.
As previously reported, Netflix will welcome viewers back to Serenity on Thursday, July 20, with all ten episodes available on that date.
The streaming service has been switching things up recently, with several of its most popular series having their seasons divided into two parts.
You're probably breathing out a huge sigh of relief right about now.
Getting on board with such a change is difficult if you've...
- 6/11/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
A Barry crew member has shared their overwhelmingly positive experience working with Bill Hader as a director. Hader is the star of the series, which premiered on HBO in 2018 and follows an ex-hit man who attempts to put his murderous ways behind him and become a Hollywood star. In addition to starring in every episode, Hader directed 18 episodes of the series, including the entirety of the eight-episode season 4, which just concluded the series this May.
On the Instagram account iastories, which shares anonymous confessions from Hollywood crew members, one person shared their experience on the show after the Barry season 4 finale.
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The poster said that Hader starting his career as a Pa likely helped him grow into a kind and capable director. According to them, Hader was always well-prepared, maintained short production days, and developed a personal relationship with everyone on set.
On the Instagram account iastories, which shares anonymous confessions from Hollywood crew members, one person shared their experience on the show after the Barry season 4 finale.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Industry stories 2.0 (@iastories)
The poster said that Hader starting his career as a Pa likely helped him grow into a kind and capable director. According to them, Hader was always well-prepared, maintained short production days, and developed a personal relationship with everyone on set.
- 6/8/2023
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant.com
Quality doesn't always lead to longevity in television. In an ideal world, every good show would find a massive audience and renewed again and again, each season until it reached its natural stopping point. However, many great shows slip through the cracks and fail to find their deserved success.
Related: 23 Great TV Shows That Ended Too Soon
This has happened to several science fiction shows in particular. Science fiction has spent many years as a more niche television genre with only a few standout successes. Plenty of shows had been perfect for sci-fi fans, only to meet disappointing ratings or studio interference and end with only one season.
Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Good science fiction was even rarer in the past due to the limited technology to create fantastical effects. Nonetheless, Battlestar Galactica was a rare quality show from that time period. The show's original iteration was similar to the better-known 2004 revival.
Related: 23 Great TV Shows That Ended Too Soon
This has happened to several science fiction shows in particular. Science fiction has spent many years as a more niche television genre with only a few standout successes. Plenty of shows had been perfect for sci-fi fans, only to meet disappointing ratings or studio interference and end with only one season.
Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Good science fiction was even rarer in the past due to the limited technology to create fantastical effects. Nonetheless, Battlestar Galactica was a rare quality show from that time period. The show's original iteration was similar to the better-known 2004 revival.
- 5/30/2023
- by Isaac Williams
- Comic Book Resources
Finishing a show is one of the hardest things to accomplish. This is especially true if the powers that be decide to drop the ball and cancel a show at the last minute. Storylines that were planned years in advance are either rushed or incomplete, questions go unanswered, and certain plot points are forgotten in favor of completing the main story.
Related: 10 Great Shows Already Canceled In 2023 (So Far)
Attempts are sometimes made to complete the stories in mediums outside the show. Comics, novels, and movies either try to give the show some closure or tell stories that went untold in the show. Nonetheless, it doesn't quite assuage the feeling of frustration when a beloved show ends and leaves all those threads dangling off the end like a ripped pair of jeans.
Alf
Alf is a sci-fi sitcom from the 1980s that was very popular at the time of its airing.
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Attempts are sometimes made to complete the stories in mediums outside the show. Comics, novels, and movies either try to give the show some closure or tell stories that went untold in the show. Nonetheless, it doesn't quite assuage the feeling of frustration when a beloved show ends and leaves all those threads dangling off the end like a ripped pair of jeans.
Alf
Alf is a sci-fi sitcom from the 1980s that was very popular at the time of its airing.
- 5/28/2023
- by Annalyssa Fincher
- Comic Book Resources
Netflix is finally headed back to Serenity. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 is coming to the streaming service this July, and it sounds like there is plenty of drama in store for Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue.
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 premieres July 20 JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Heather Headley in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | © 2023 Netflix, Inc
Season 2 of Sweet Magnolias premiered in February 2022. That season ended on something of a cliffhanger, with Cal (Justin Bruening) getting arrested following an altercation at Sullivan’s, Ryan’s (Michael Shenefelt) surprise proposal to Helen (Heather Headley), and the shocking revelation that Maddie’s (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) ex Bill (Chris Klein) was Isaac’s (Chris Medlin) father. Plus, Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) reunited with her estranged husband Ronnie (Brandon Quinn).
The finale also introduced a mysterious woman from Dana Sue’s past. The stranger slashed Dana Sue’s tires and accosted her daughter Annie (Anneliese Judge). But who...
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 premieres July 20 JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Heather Headley in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | © 2023 Netflix, Inc
Season 2 of Sweet Magnolias premiered in February 2022. That season ended on something of a cliffhanger, with Cal (Justin Bruening) getting arrested following an altercation at Sullivan’s, Ryan’s (Michael Shenefelt) surprise proposal to Helen (Heather Headley), and the shocking revelation that Maddie’s (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) ex Bill (Chris Klein) was Isaac’s (Chris Medlin) father. Plus, Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) reunited with her estranged husband Ronnie (Brandon Quinn).
The finale also introduced a mysterious woman from Dana Sue’s past. The stranger slashed Dana Sue’s tires and accosted her daughter Annie (Anneliese Judge). But who...
- 5/25/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A creative fan art sees multiple roles from actor Nathan Fillion come together. Fillion is a prolific actor, notable for his roles in TV shows such as Firefly and Castle. Currently, he portrays John Nolan on The Rookie, which was recently renewed for season 6.
Now, a piece of fan art from Nacho Fernandez Castro captures Fillion's most famous roles, from his younger years as Mel Reynolds in Firefly to his current role on The Rookie.
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Castro's art also celebrates Fillion's roles as Richard Castle in Castle, Caleb in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Captain Hammer in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, and Rainer Shine in Modern Family. Castro created the piece to celebrate Fillion's birthday, as the actor turned 52 in March.
Nathan Fillion's Prolific Acting Career Explained
Fillion's early roles included the soap opera One Life to Live...
Now, a piece of fan art from Nacho Fernandez Castro captures Fillion's most famous roles, from his younger years as Mel Reynolds in Firefly to his current role on The Rookie.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nacho Fernandez Castro (@nachocastroilustrador)
Castro's art also celebrates Fillion's roles as Richard Castle in Castle, Caleb in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Captain Hammer in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, and Rainer Shine in Modern Family. Castro created the piece to celebrate Fillion's birthday, as the actor turned 52 in March.
Nathan Fillion's Prolific Acting Career Explained
Fillion's early roles included the soap opera One Life to Live...
- 5/19/2023
- by Nick Bythrow
- ScreenRant.com
Zoe Washburne and Jayne Cobb are together again.
Adam Baldwin has been tapped to guest-star in the Tuesday, May 2 episode (Fox, 8/7c) of 9-1-1: Lone Star, reuniting him with former Firefly co-star Gina Torres, TVLine has learned exclusively.
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Baldwin will play Austin Pd Detective Brian McGregor, “who gets involved with Captain Tommy Vega (Torres) after an emergency rescue goes awry,...
Adam Baldwin has been tapped to guest-star in the Tuesday, May 2 episode (Fox, 8/7c) of 9-1-1: Lone Star, reuniting him with former Firefly co-star Gina Torres, TVLine has learned exclusively.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: Pose Vet Joins AHS, Fox Orders Lifeguard Drama and MoreTuesday Ratings: ABC Dramas, Fox's Lone Star All Eye Demo Lows9-1-1: Lone Star's Gina Torres Unpacks Tommy's Scathing Sermon -- Plus, Brett's Murder Mystery Is Solved!
Baldwin will play Austin Pd Detective Brian McGregor, “who gets involved with Captain Tommy Vega (Torres) after an emergency rescue goes awry,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Fans who watched "Firefly" when it aired on Fox for its one and only season must feel really justified these days. The network aired the episodes out of order and canceled the show before the entire season had aired, and yet its appeal is undimmed all these years later. Watching it now, it's almost comical how they could have missed how brilliant the series was. Sure, there are some things in the 2002 space Western that didn't age well, including the alleged actions of its creator Joss Whedon. Still, it created a whole new version of the quippy patter conversation style that went beyond what Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" gave us.
The show has gained cult status over the years, with fans called Browncoats gathering at conventions some two decades after "Firefly" premiered and the release of the 2005 film "Serenity," which essentially served as the series' second season. "Firefly" references...
The show has gained cult status over the years, with fans called Browncoats gathering at conventions some two decades after "Firefly" premiered and the release of the 2005 film "Serenity," which essentially served as the series' second season. "Firefly" references...
- 4/22/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Based on the short-lived but incredibly beloved cult TV series "Firefly," Joss Whedon's 2005 film "Serenity" is saddled with pretty complicated mythology. Set in the 26th century, a distant solar system has been largely terraformed, and those living on the planets closest to the sun live in bliss under an all-powerful organization called the Alliance. A viewer will get no points for guessing that the Alliance isn't entirely good, and that there is a great deal of corruption at play. Also, crime and poverty still exist on some of the solar system's outer worlds, to the point where they look a lot like the Wild West, with characters on horseback and high-tech trains that speed through dusty mesas.
The main characters of "Serenity" are the brown-coated crew members of the title ship, a craft populated by former Rebels and malcontents who have turned to smuggling to survive. Fans of "Firefly...
The main characters of "Serenity" are the brown-coated crew members of the title ship, a craft populated by former Rebels and malcontents who have turned to smuggling to survive. Fans of "Firefly...
- 4/15/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Joss Whedon's and Tim Minear's 2002 sci-fi series "Firefly" was, for many years, held up as the ur example of pop culture-related missed opportunities. The show lasted only 14 episodes and aired from September to December. Despite being aired out-of-order, "Firefly" accrued an enormously passionate cult following, likely following Whedon over from his other successful shows "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and its spin-off, "Angel." When "Firefly" was released on DVD, its cult audience expanded as fans were now able to see the arc of the series presented properly. Eventually, "Firefly" gained enough cultural traction to warrant a follow-up feature film, 2005's "Serenity." The film was meant, according to fan scuttlebutt, to be the show's unmade second season condensed into 119 minutes. Since 2005, "Firefly" has remained in the realm of board games and tie-in comic books. Since the ousting of Whedon for alleged bad behavior on various sets, demands for a reboot...
- 4/14/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Originally, the best TV pilot episodes were a marketing tool used by the creators of a show to sell the first season to networks. As such, they needed to establish characters and tone, and even give a taste of possible season-long arcs. With so much to accomplish it's no surprise that most pilots have the equivalent run time of a TV movie. However, with the current prevalence of the binge-watching model, sites like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu are slowly transitioning away from the traditional pilot episode.
Instead, these streaming services expect viewers to vote for the content they want to see more of with their attention and people will binge-watch shows on Netflix without caring if the pilot hooks them. Now while they may be dying out, many pilot episodes remain benchmarks of great television, but which are considered the best TV pilot episodes of all time? Over time, there...
Instead, these streaming services expect viewers to vote for the content they want to see more of with their attention and people will binge-watch shows on Netflix without caring if the pilot hooks them. Now while they may be dying out, many pilot episodes remain benchmarks of great television, but which are considered the best TV pilot episodes of all time? Over time, there...
- 4/8/2023
- by Kieran Smith
- ScreenRant.com
Firefly star Morena Baccarin addresses a possible revival of the sci-fi drama and a reunion special. Although it only ran for a truncated single season, consisting of only 14 episodes, Firefly enjoys a legacy that far outweighs its initial run. The show, created by Joss Whedon, has expanded into an unexpected franchise across several mediums. In the years since it first debuted, there's been talk of continuing the story in the form of another television. That has only increased with Firefly's addition to Disney+.
Baccarin, who played Inara Serra, talked about returning to Firefly in an interview on the Inside of You podcast. The actor sounded mixed on the possibility. Though she acknowledged that it could be fun to do a reunion special, in the style of Friends, the Deadpool star noted that she didn't feel the need to "resuscitate" the show. Baccarin's quote is included below:
I just like...
Baccarin, who played Inara Serra, talked about returning to Firefly in an interview on the Inside of You podcast. The actor sounded mixed on the possibility. Though she acknowledged that it could be fun to do a reunion special, in the style of Friends, the Deadpool star noted that she didn't feel the need to "resuscitate" the show. Baccarin's quote is included below:
I just like...
- 4/5/2023
- by Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
- ScreenRant.com
A remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo may be on the way at Paramount Pictures, with Robert Downey Jr. at its center and Steven Knight writing its script.
Vertigo was originally produced by Paramount back in 1958, and according to Deadline, Hitchcock’s estate favored the studio for handling the new production. The original film starred James Stewart as John “Scottie” Ferguson, a former police detective who has developed a fear of heights and vertigo. After leaving the force, Ferguson is hired by an acquaintance to follow his wife and investigate her strange behavior. It was the first movie to use the dolly zoom, an effect that distorts perspective, mimicking Ferguson’s disorientation.
In the upcoming iteration, Downey will take on Stewart’s starring role, as well as produce alongside his wife, Susan Downey, and John Davis and John Fox. It’s not the only period remake Downey’s been involved...
Vertigo was originally produced by Paramount back in 1958, and according to Deadline, Hitchcock’s estate favored the studio for handling the new production. The original film starred James Stewart as John “Scottie” Ferguson, a former police detective who has developed a fear of heights and vertigo. After leaving the force, Ferguson is hired by an acquaintance to follow his wife and investigate her strange behavior. It was the first movie to use the dolly zoom, an effect that distorts perspective, mimicking Ferguson’s disorientation.
In the upcoming iteration, Downey will take on Stewart’s starring role, as well as produce alongside his wife, Susan Downey, and John Davis and John Fox. It’s not the only period remake Downey’s been involved...
- 3/23/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Never tell “Star Wars” the odds!
Things are moving faster than a Mos Espa podrace over at Lucasfilm. On Wednesday, we wrote that heavyweight writer-producer Damon Lindelof and his new partner (padawan?) Justin Britt-Gibson had walked away as writers of the upcoming (and untitled) “Star Wars” film. The project, currently more shrouded in more mystery than Emperor Palpatine, is set to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a “Ms. Marvel” vet and director-producer on a long list of documentaries.
But the Kathleen Kennedy-led production shingle has found its new scribe. Steven Knight, the writer-director of Tom Hardy vehicle “Locke” and creator of “Peaky Blinders,” is currently suiting up to travel to that galaxy far, far away. The British Knight has also written the screenplay for the Steven Frears film “Dirty Pretty Things,” the David Cronenberg film “Eastern Promises,” and the underrated Robert Zemeckis spy thriller “Allied.”
In addition to “Peaky Blinders,...
Things are moving faster than a Mos Espa podrace over at Lucasfilm. On Wednesday, we wrote that heavyweight writer-producer Damon Lindelof and his new partner (padawan?) Justin Britt-Gibson had walked away as writers of the upcoming (and untitled) “Star Wars” film. The project, currently more shrouded in more mystery than Emperor Palpatine, is set to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a “Ms. Marvel” vet and director-producer on a long list of documentaries.
But the Kathleen Kennedy-led production shingle has found its new scribe. Steven Knight, the writer-director of Tom Hardy vehicle “Locke” and creator of “Peaky Blinders,” is currently suiting up to travel to that galaxy far, far away. The British Knight has also written the screenplay for the Steven Frears film “Dirty Pretty Things,” the David Cronenberg film “Eastern Promises,” and the underrated Robert Zemeckis spy thriller “Allied.”
In addition to “Peaky Blinders,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Science fiction TV shows have a shorter shelf life than cryptocurrencies and social media influencers. What gives? It's not that complicated: big budgets + low ratings = cancellation. Hey, those space-age sets and costumes, alien makeup, and CGI aren't cheap. Meanwhile, passionate fans may sign petitions by the thousands, but ratings are what matters, and those fanbases are too small to impress execs trying to court advertisers.
Given the economics of television, it's not shocking TV studios routinely dump pricey sci-fi shows in favor of the newest "Big City Cop Show" procedural. To be honest, it's surprising sci-fi shows get made at all. Yep, it sucks, but that's show business. While it's easy to explain why most sci-fi TV shows get canceled, the reasons for some cancellations are downright baffling. These include sci-fi shows that were dropped despite decent ratings, canned with fully completed seasons, or even dumped after inspiring hunger strikes!
Given the economics of television, it's not shocking TV studios routinely dump pricey sci-fi shows in favor of the newest "Big City Cop Show" procedural. To be honest, it's surprising sci-fi shows get made at all. Yep, it sucks, but that's show business. While it's easy to explain why most sci-fi TV shows get canceled, the reasons for some cancellations are downright baffling. These include sci-fi shows that were dropped despite decent ratings, canned with fully completed seasons, or even dumped after inspiring hunger strikes!
- 3/18/2023
- by Hunter Cates
- Slash Film
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in ‘Surfer, Dude’ (Photo © Anchor Bay)
True Detective co-stars and off-screen friends Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are confirmed to star in an untitled comedy greenlit at Apple TV+. McConaughey and Harrelson will also executive produce the series along with the show’s creator, Emmy Award winner David West Read (Schitt’s Creek).
The brief synopsis released by Apple TV+ describes the 10-episode half-hour comedy as “a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving around the strange and beautiful bond between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Matthew and Woody’s friendship is tested when their combined families attempt to live together on Matthew’s ranch in Texas.”
Additional executive producers include Bill Bost, Jeremy Plager, and Skydance Television’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell. Skydance Television’s producing the series for Apple TV+.
McConaughey and Harrelson starred in the first season of HBO’s True Detective,...
True Detective co-stars and off-screen friends Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are confirmed to star in an untitled comedy greenlit at Apple TV+. McConaughey and Harrelson will also executive produce the series along with the show’s creator, Emmy Award winner David West Read (Schitt’s Creek).
The brief synopsis released by Apple TV+ describes the 10-episode half-hour comedy as “a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving around the strange and beautiful bond between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Matthew and Woody’s friendship is tested when their combined families attempt to live together on Matthew’s ranch in Texas.”
Additional executive producers include Bill Bost, Jeremy Plager, and Skydance Television’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell. Skydance Television’s producing the series for Apple TV+.
McConaughey and Harrelson starred in the first season of HBO’s True Detective,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Maybe time really is a flat circle.
Nine years after they starred in the first season of HBO’s True Detective, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson will re-team for a very different kind of show. The pair will star in and executive produce a comedy series at Apple TV+.
The untitled show comes from Schitt’s Creek alum David West Read, who also created the streamer’s upcoming series The Big Door Prize. Skydance Television is producing.
The 10-episode series is described as “a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving around the strange and beautiful bond between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Matthew and Woody’s friendship is tested when their combined families attempt to live together on Matthew’s ranch in Texas.”
The McConaughey-Harrelson (McConelson?) series is the latest collaboration between Apple TV+ and Skydance, which also produces The Big Door Prize and Foundation.
Read, McConaughey and Harrelson will...
Nine years after they starred in the first season of HBO’s True Detective, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson will re-team for a very different kind of show. The pair will star in and executive produce a comedy series at Apple TV+.
The untitled show comes from Schitt’s Creek alum David West Read, who also created the streamer’s upcoming series The Big Door Prize. Skydance Television is producing.
The 10-episode series is described as “a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving around the strange and beautiful bond between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Matthew and Woody’s friendship is tested when their combined families attempt to live together on Matthew’s ranch in Texas.”
The McConaughey-Harrelson (McConelson?) series is the latest collaboration between Apple TV+ and Skydance, which also produces The Big Door Prize and Foundation.
Read, McConaughey and Harrelson will...
- 3/14/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On March 12, 2023, Ruth E. Carter won her second Academy Award for her work on the costumes of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." It was Carter's second Oscar win after 2018's "Black Panther," making her the first costumer in history to win Academy Awards for a movie and its sequel. Her wins are both well-deserved. Extrapolating from the fictional country originally found in the pages of Marvel Comics, "Wakanda Forever" constructed the clothes and uniforms worn by the citizens of a high-tech central African nation that, thanks to their access to a rare miracle metal and an equally rare super-powered flower, allowed them to advance centuries beyond the rest of the world. Carter designed the clothes for Wakandan royalty, the royal guard, and the country's civilians. She also had to evoke Wakandan funerary rights, as the film opens with the funeral of the original Black Panther. Carter has said that Wakandan dress...
- 3/13/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
For all the allegations of his behavior that have surfaced in recent years, it's hard to deny the impact that Joss Whedon had on Hollywood in his prime. Whedon was pretty much a master of ensemble pieces before he was tapped to write and direct "The Avengers" in 2010 — but "The Avengers" was much bigger in scale compared to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Firefly" or "Serenity," the TV shows that put him on the map in the '00s.
Shortly before "The Avengers" released in 2012, Whedon spoke to Den of Geek about the challenges of writing the film. One of the bigger hurdles came in uniting so many different characters, each who'd headlined their own respective projects and existed in wildly different worlds. "You don't try to make anybody else's movie," Whedon explained. "Jon Favreau's going to do a thing, [Kenneth Branagh] is going to do a thing. I'm going...
Shortly before "The Avengers" released in 2012, Whedon spoke to Den of Geek about the challenges of writing the film. One of the bigger hurdles came in uniting so many different characters, each who'd headlined their own respective projects and existed in wildly different worlds. "You don't try to make anybody else's movie," Whedon explained. "Jon Favreau's going to do a thing, [Kenneth Branagh] is going to do a thing. I'm going...
- 2/17/2023
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
"Firefly" premiered on Fox in 2002 and soared for 11 glorious episodes before crashing and burning due to network meddling and gross ineptitude. Three unaired episodes were included on the subsequent DVD release, bringing the final episode tally to 14. The series was briefly resurrected with the 2005 film "Serenity," which concluded the narrative in a satisfying enough fashion. For diehard Browncoats — the moniker super fans have given themselves — the series has an outsized hold on our hearts despite its criminally shortened lifespan. As the theme song says: "You can't take the sky from me (us)."
Though "Firefly" is an ensemble, Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) is the protagonist and its best character. He is the catalyst for most of the dire situations the group finds itself in, but his heart is in the right place. For Mal, life is simple: Find a job, see to your crew, and keep flying. He is often crass and sometimes mean-spirited,...
Though "Firefly" is an ensemble, Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) is the protagonist and its best character. He is the catalyst for most of the dire situations the group finds itself in, but his heart is in the right place. For Mal, life is simple: Find a job, see to your crew, and keep flying. He is often crass and sometimes mean-spirited,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Eric Pierce
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Robert Walak and Alisa Tager will be leaving their posts as Presidents of Film & Television at AC Studios, the independent film and TV production studio that sits inside Anonymous Content, when their contracts are up in a couple of months.
Walak and Tager are expected to continue producing projects for AC Studios through an arrangement whose terms are still being worked out.
There are no details yet about the duo’s replacement though I hear UCP veteran Garrett Kemble, who joined Anonymous Content as EVP of Development for AC Studios last summer, reuniting with former UCP President Dawn Olmstead who is now CEO of Anonymous Content, is poised for a bigger role in light of Walak and Tager’s pending exit.
“Alisa and Robert are brilliant producers,” said Anonymous Content Cco David Levine. “It has been a pleasure working with the two of them these past few years to...
Walak and Tager are expected to continue producing projects for AC Studios through an arrangement whose terms are still being worked out.
There are no details yet about the duo’s replacement though I hear UCP veteran Garrett Kemble, who joined Anonymous Content as EVP of Development for AC Studios last summer, reuniting with former UCP President Dawn Olmstead who is now CEO of Anonymous Content, is poised for a bigger role in light of Walak and Tager’s pending exit.
“Alisa and Robert are brilliant producers,” said Anonymous Content Cco David Levine. “It has been a pleasure working with the two of them these past few years to...
- 2/11/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
A sitcom about dating and relationships How I Met Your Mother features a number of guest stars playing the role of main characters' love interests, including Morena Baccarin in a memorable one-episode season 2 guest appearance. Prior to her How I Met Your Mother role, Baccarin was best known for playing Inara Serra in the cult TV series, Firefly, which she also reprised in the 2005 film, Serenity.
In the years since her turn on How I Met Your Mother, Baccarin has been cast in more substantial supporting roles like Jessica Brody in Homeland, Leslie Thompkins in Gotham, and Vanessa Carlysle in the Deadpool franchise. She’s also taken on similarly limited guest roles in shows like The Good Wife, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone reboot. Baccarin’s How I Met Your Mother character, Chloe, arrived at a major turning point in Marshall Eriksen’s character arc.
In the years since her turn on How I Met Your Mother, Baccarin has been cast in more substantial supporting roles like Jessica Brody in Homeland, Leslie Thompkins in Gotham, and Vanessa Carlysle in the Deadpool franchise. She’s also taken on similarly limited guest roles in shows like The Good Wife, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone reboot. Baccarin’s How I Met Your Mother character, Chloe, arrived at a major turning point in Marshall Eriksen’s character arc.
- 2/8/2023
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
Though having left the genre behind, Matthew McConaughey recalls how a fortune-teller was behind his rom-com success. Having first found success with his work in more dramatic fare with Joel Schumacher's A Time to Kill and Steven Spielberg's Amistad in the '90s, among others, McConaughey began looking to the brighter side of things at the turn of the millennia starring in the likes of satirical comedy EDtv and the Jennifer Lopez-co-starring The Wedding Planner. Though the latter was a box office success, it would be his next film in the genre that would propel him to further stardom.
While speaking with Vanity Fair to discuss the film's 20th anniversary, Matthew McConaughey reflected on his decision to star in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The actor recalls being approached by a fortune-teller shortly after being offered the future hit rom-com, who convinced him to star in the film,...
While speaking with Vanity Fair to discuss the film's 20th anniversary, Matthew McConaughey reflected on his decision to star in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The actor recalls being approached by a fortune-teller shortly after being offered the future hit rom-com, who convinced him to star in the film,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant.com
Jewel Staite declares herself Disney's latest princess after Firefly's arrival on Disney+. The space Western centers on the lives of the ragtag crew of the Serenity as they traverse the galaxy in the years following a deadly civil war. Led by ship captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), the crew finds themselves the target of the law after harboring a pair of high-value fugitives. Despite only lasting a single season, Firefly quickly gained cult status, leading writer and director Joss Whedon to follow the series up with a sequel film, Serenity.
Staite, who played Firefly's ship mechanic Kaylee, has the perfect reaction to the show's Disney+ debut.
My family has only just now discovered that Firefly is on Disney+ which means they’ve only just now discovered that I am a Disney Princess by default, I don’t make the rules, I am basically Ariel now — Jewel Staite (@JewelStaite) January 14, 2023
Taking to her Twitter,...
Staite, who played Firefly's ship mechanic Kaylee, has the perfect reaction to the show's Disney+ debut.
My family has only just now discovered that Firefly is on Disney+ which means they’ve only just now discovered that I am a Disney Princess by default, I don’t make the rules, I am basically Ariel now — Jewel Staite (@JewelStaite) January 14, 2023
Taking to her Twitter,...
- 1/16/2023
- by Richard Banks
- ScreenRant.com
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