Author Archives: Mel

INESCAPABLE Coming to DVD/Blu-ray in July

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After making the festival rounds and a limited theatrical release, Inescapable is due to hit stores on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, July 2. (Pre-order now on Amazon.) Bonus features include Commentary; Behind the Scenes; Deleted Scenes; Q&A; and a Trailer.   Read More »

Alexander Siddig Confirmed for London Film & Comic Con

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Organizers announced today that Alexander Siddig will appear at the London Film & Comic Con taking place July 5-7 at Earl’ Court 2 in London. Sid is scheduled to appear all three days and will be available for autographs. Other DS9 attendees include Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, Rene Auberjonois, Andy Robinson, Nicole de Boer, Armin Shimerman, Max Grodenchik, Aron Eisenberg, ... Read More »

New Star Trek Novel Series Features New DS9 Space Station

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Simon & Schuster is set to launch the latest series of Star Trek novels in August with Star Trek: The Fall: Revelation and Dust by David R. George III. The series is a TNG/DS9 crossover, with characters from both series making appearances, and features a brand new DS9 space station. At least four more novels in this series are schedule ... Read More »

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA Being Developed As A Miniseries

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In the wake of successful historically-based miniseries like Hatfields & McCoys and The Bible, producer Roland Emmerich is updating Lawrence of Arabia. Emmerich has begun development of his own miniseries adaptation of historical figure T.E. Lawrence, spearheaded by FremantleMedia International. ”T.E. Lawrence was undoubtedly one of the greatest military and political strategists of our time and a stunningly intrepid Englishman who ... Read More »

DA VINCI’S DEMONS: Second Season Ordered

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When STARZ sees something good, they hang on to it! The cable network announced today that, less than a week after the premiere of Da Vinci’s Demons, they’ve ordered a second season of the action adventure romp. According to the press release, production of season two is expected to begin in Wales in May 2013, with an on-air return expected on ... Read More »

DA VINCI’S DEMONS: Premiere Sets Ratings Record for Starz!

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The ratings are in, and Da Vinci’s Demons is the winner! The series premiered on Starz! last Friday, as part of their free preview weekend, and set ratings records with 2.14 million tuning in, the most of any Starz! premiere to date. I’ve seen the next two episodes, and while Sid doesn’t appear in either (except in a “memory”), the ... Read More »

DA VINCI’S DEMONS: A Vibrant Look at the Ultimate Renaissance Man

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Starz! debuts their latest original series tonight, Da Vinci’s Demons, and if your impression of Leonardo da Vinci comes from his self-portrait as an old man, get ready to have your impressions challenged. Set in 15th century Florence, Da Vinci’s Demons explores the life of a younger Leonardo – or “Leo” as he’s known by his friends. This is a ... Read More »