While one of the most famous space operas of modern times—the Skywalker Saga—concluded last year, 2020 still has a number of fantastic tales aboard starships to look forward to. Some are dystopian, some are hopeful, and some tie into our favorite franchises. With plenty of Star Wars and Star Trek novels and television seasons to look forward to, it’s time to boldly take your reading (and watching!) where no reader has gone before…
January Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access
There are only a few people who embody Star Trek as much as Sir Patrick Stewart’s Jean-Luc Picard, and fans are rightly excited to have him back on the screen through CBS’s All Access. It’s also exciting to have celebrated spec fic novelist Michale Chabon on the writing team alongside Hanelle M. Culpepper, Kirsten Beyer (Star Trek: Discovery), and Akiva Goldman. Given that the...
January Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access
There are only a few people who embody Star Trek as much as Sir Patrick Stewart’s Jean-Luc Picard, and fans are rightly excited to have him back on the screen through CBS’s All Access. It’s also exciting to have celebrated spec fic novelist Michale Chabon on the writing team alongside Hanelle M. Culpepper, Kirsten Beyer (Star Trek: Discovery), and Akiva Goldman. Given that the...
- 4/7/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
NBC's forthcoming streaming service, Peacock, is ramping up its development slate, despite the service not being fully revealed to the masses.
The network unveiled six additional series it has in the works, including a MacGruber TV series starring Will Forte, as well as a Laverne Cox-Norman Lear series titled Clean Slate.
They join the Queer as Folk reboot as programs under development. Neither of the shows has received series orders.
Here is the full list of new shows in the works.
The Adventure Zone
Based on the McElroy Family’s wildly popular Dungeons & Dragons podcast and No. 1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel series, The Adventure Zone is a side-splitting and heart-filled fantasy animated comedy series that follows an unlikely, poorly equipped trio and their beleaguered Dungeon Master as they reluctantly embark on a quest to save their world.
Writer/executive producer: Adam Higgs (Orphan Black)
Executive producers: Clint McElroy,...
The network unveiled six additional series it has in the works, including a MacGruber TV series starring Will Forte, as well as a Laverne Cox-Norman Lear series titled Clean Slate.
They join the Queer as Folk reboot as programs under development. Neither of the shows has received series orders.
Here is the full list of new shows in the works.
The Adventure Zone
Based on the McElroy Family’s wildly popular Dungeons & Dragons podcast and No. 1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel series, The Adventure Zone is a side-splitting and heart-filled fantasy animated comedy series that follows an unlikely, poorly equipped trio and their beleaguered Dungeon Master as they reluctantly embark on a quest to save their world.
Writer/executive producer: Adam Higgs (Orphan Black)
Executive producers: Clint McElroy,...
- 1/16/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Ahead of its formal debut Thursday, NBCUniversal has put six projects in development at Peacock, including a revival of Will Forte’s “MacGruber.”
Additional projects include a transgender themed drama executive produced by and starring Laverne Cox, a comedy based on the McElroy family’s “Dungeons & Dragons” podcast, and others from Amy Poehler and Mindy Kaling.
“MacGruber” will see Forte return as his “SNL” character, a spoof of “MacGyver.” The character appeared in a number sketches and starred in a 2010 movie alongside Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe, Val Kilmer and Maya Rudolph. The character was created by Jorma Taccone, a member of The Lonely Island musical comedy group that also featured “SNL” alum Andy Samberg.
Also Read: 'Punky Brewster' Revival Ordered to Series at NBCU's Peacock Streaming Service
In the Peacock revival, MacGruber gets out of prison after more than a decade. Here is the rest of the...
Additional projects include a transgender themed drama executive produced by and starring Laverne Cox, a comedy based on the McElroy family’s “Dungeons & Dragons” podcast, and others from Amy Poehler and Mindy Kaling.
“MacGruber” will see Forte return as his “SNL” character, a spoof of “MacGyver.” The character appeared in a number sketches and starred in a 2010 movie alongside Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe, Val Kilmer and Maya Rudolph. The character was created by Jorma Taccone, a member of The Lonely Island musical comedy group that also featured “SNL” alum Andy Samberg.
Also Read: 'Punky Brewster' Revival Ordered to Series at NBCU's Peacock Streaming Service
In the Peacock revival, MacGruber gets out of prison after more than a decade. Here is the rest of the...
- 1/16/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Ahead of Comcast’s investor presentation today to officially unveil NBCUniversal’s upcoming streaming service Peacock, the platform has announced its inaugural development slate. It includes comedies MacGruber, starring and co-written by Will Forte; and Clean Slate, starring and co-written by Laverne Cox and George Wallace. Creative auspices on Peacock’s series in development also include Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Norman Lear and Lorne Michaels, among others. The projects come from within NBCUniversal Content Studios — from both Universal TV and Ucp — as well as from outside studios, Warner Bros. and Sony.
From the get-go, Peacock’s original series slate had a comedy bent, with sequels to sitcoms Saved By the Bell and Punky Brewster among the platform’ first orders, along with pickups for A.P. Bio and Ed Helms-Mike Schur comedy Rutherford Falls.
The streamer’s development slate continues that programming direction. Five of the six projects on it are comedies,...
From the get-go, Peacock’s original series slate had a comedy bent, with sequels to sitcoms Saved By the Bell and Punky Brewster among the platform’ first orders, along with pickups for A.P. Bio and Ed Helms-Mike Schur comedy Rutherford Falls.
The streamer’s development slate continues that programming direction. Five of the six projects on it are comedies,...
- 1/16/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Kayti Burt Oct 7, 2019
Listen to some of the most influential fantasy authors of today speak about Robert Jordan's influence on the genre...
Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series is more than just one of the most popular fantasy stories of the literary world, it has influenced an entire generation of fantasy authors to tell stories of their own. With Amazon starting production on a Wheel of Time series adaptation and Tor poised to release Warrior of the Altaii, Jordan's never-before-published first novel, the late author's influence on speculative fiction culture carries on long after his death.
At this weekend's New York Comic Con, Tor Books presented a Jordan-centric video during their spotlight panel. The featurette includes authors George R.R. Martin, Brent Weeks, Peter V. Brett, Patrick Rothfuss, Guy Gavriel Kay, Jason Denzel, Brandon Sanderson (The Stormlight Archive), Marie Brennan (Memoirs of Lady Trent series), Clint McElroy (The Adventure Zone), and...
Listen to some of the most influential fantasy authors of today speak about Robert Jordan's influence on the genre...
Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series is more than just one of the most popular fantasy stories of the literary world, it has influenced an entire generation of fantasy authors to tell stories of their own. With Amazon starting production on a Wheel of Time series adaptation and Tor poised to release Warrior of the Altaii, Jordan's never-before-published first novel, the late author's influence on speculative fiction culture carries on long after his death.
At this weekend's New York Comic Con, Tor Books presented a Jordan-centric video during their spotlight panel. The featurette includes authors George R.R. Martin, Brent Weeks, Peter V. Brett, Patrick Rothfuss, Guy Gavriel Kay, Jason Denzel, Brandon Sanderson (The Stormlight Archive), Marie Brennan (Memoirs of Lady Trent series), Clint McElroy (The Adventure Zone), and...
- 10/7/2019
- Den of Geek
Kayti Burt Oct 3, 2019
Here are six speculative fiction books we're exciting about this fall season...
This book guide originally appeared in Den of Geek's Nycc 2019 magazine.
Looking for a spooky read, a cozy title, or just the best new speculative fiction to hit the shelves? Here are six new or upcoming selections for your reading pleasure...
The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring, Now Available — Imprint
Debut author Sara Faring bursts onto the literary scene with a gothic Ya horror inspired by her Argentinian heritage. When teen protagonist Mavi agrees to teach English at an elite girls school in remote Patagonia to escape the military regime that disappeared her mother, she soon learns that not all dangers are earthly. Vaccaro School is haunted, and Mavi must solve the mystery of the missing tenth girl before it is too late.
Read our interview with Sara Faring here.
The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz,...
Here are six speculative fiction books we're exciting about this fall season...
This book guide originally appeared in Den of Geek's Nycc 2019 magazine.
Looking for a spooky read, a cozy title, or just the best new speculative fiction to hit the shelves? Here are six new or upcoming selections for your reading pleasure...
The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring, Now Available — Imprint
Debut author Sara Faring bursts onto the literary scene with a gothic Ya horror inspired by her Argentinian heritage. When teen protagonist Mavi agrees to teach English at an elite girls school in remote Patagonia to escape the military regime that disappeared her mother, she soon learns that not all dangers are earthly. Vaccaro School is haunted, and Mavi must solve the mystery of the missing tenth girl before it is too late.
Read our interview with Sara Faring here.
The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz,...
- 10/3/2019
- Den of Geek
Alana Joli Abbott Oct 3, 2019
We look at seven examples of Dungeons & Dragons-inspired storytelling through the ages, including recent addition The Adventure Zone.
This post is sponsored by First Second. All opinions expressed in this post are based on the writer's personal views.
Even if you’ve never picked up a d20 or rolled for initiative, odds are that you’re familiar with the idea of Dungeons & Dragons. Originally released in 1974—a creation of wargamers Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, who wanted a little more of the fantastic in their tactical games—the roleplaying classic has been through five core editions (and several variations). It has inspired so many other games—tabletop role playing, board, card, and video—that it’s impossible to dismiss its influence in the world of gaming.
But its influence doesn't stop there. Recently, we've been digging The Adventure Zone graphic novel series. The...
We look at seven examples of Dungeons & Dragons-inspired storytelling through the ages, including recent addition The Adventure Zone.
This post is sponsored by First Second. All opinions expressed in this post are based on the writer's personal views.
Even if you’ve never picked up a d20 or rolled for initiative, odds are that you’re familiar with the idea of Dungeons & Dragons. Originally released in 1974—a creation of wargamers Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, who wanted a little more of the fantastic in their tactical games—the roleplaying classic has been through five core editions (and several variations). It has inspired so many other games—tabletop role playing, board, card, and video—that it’s impossible to dismiss its influence in the world of gaming.
But its influence doesn't stop there. Recently, we've been digging The Adventure Zone graphic novel series. The...
- 10/2/2019
- Den of Geek
Kayti Burt Jul 17, 2019
The McElroys' bestselling Adventure Zone graphic novel series returns with Murder on the Rockport Limited!.
This post is sponsored by First Second. All opinions expressed in this post are based on the writer's personal views.
If you've spent any time in the nerd community, then you've probably either listened to The Adventure Zone podcast or you've heard about it from one of your friends.
I myself fall into the latter category. Before reading The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited!, the second graphic novel in the series based on the wildly popular tabletop RPG comedy podcast, my familiarity with the work of the McElroys was liminal. I'd listened to other podcasts that gushed about their podcasts—The Adventure Zone having originally spun off from the also wildly popular My Brother, My Brother, and Me podcast.
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The McElroys' bestselling Adventure Zone graphic novel series returns with Murder on the Rockport Limited!.
This post is sponsored by First Second. All opinions expressed in this post are based on the writer's personal views.
If you've spent any time in the nerd community, then you've probably either listened to The Adventure Zone podcast or you've heard about it from one of your friends.
I myself fall into the latter category. Before reading The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited!, the second graphic novel in the series based on the wildly popular tabletop RPG comedy podcast, my familiarity with the work of the McElroys was liminal. I'd listened to other podcasts that gushed about their podcasts—The Adventure Zone having originally spun off from the also wildly popular My Brother, My Brother, and Me podcast.
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quick break between cover photo shoots...
- 7/11/2019
- Den of Geek
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