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V showrunner has already been replaced

4 November 2009 7:28 AM, PST | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

Despite only having one episode broadcast (the official TV Squad review is here) and four episodes in the can, V is already changing showrunners. They are trading one Scott for another. Rather than Scott Peters, the new guy calling the shots will be Scott Rosenbaum of Chuck and The Shield fame.

The switch is not a good sign. On the other hand, I watched the pilot and was underwhelmed. Among other problems, things moved too fast. Also, why do people cheer when aliens land on Earth and give a PSA? Wouldn't they more likely be running for their lives? The pilot would have worked better as a two-hour premiere. However, I enjoy Chuck and hear that The Shield was good. Any talent from either show going could only benefit V. Hopefully I won't be proven wrong.

Will V become more Chuck-like and add humor? Could a concept like that work? »

- Brad Trechak

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'Chuck' This Out: 'V' Gets a New Leader

3 November 2009 10:09 AM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »

By Josef Adalian

ABC's "V" is getting "Chuck"-ed.

The red-hot alien drama, which premieres tonight following glowing reviews, has nonetheless made a change at the top. Original showrunner Scott Peters has been replaced by "Chuck" alum Scott Rosenbaum, ABC confirmed Tuesday.

Peters will retain an executive producer credit on "V" and is still on staff at the show as of Tuesday morning. But Rosenbaum, an executive producer on "Chuck" (and "The Shield"), will now be at the helm.

Update 1:40 p.m. Cdt: Insiders also confirm... »

- Adalian

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Shawn Ryan Reminisces on The Shield

2 November 2009 7:54 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

The creator of the landmark cable series talks about the new Complete Series DVD set, Terriers and more.

Back in 2002, a series aired that changed the face of television and became my favorite TV series of all time - Hands Down - The Shield. For seven seasons I was absolutely riveted by the exploits of the Strike Team in the fictional Los Angeles district of Farmington, and that of their leader Vic Mackey, played to utmost perfection by Michael Chiklis. Sadly, the TV series came to an end last fall, with a series finale that is, in my opinion, the single best series finale in TV history ( to read my farewell piece to this amazing series) and now viewers can relive the TV magic with The Shield: The Complete Series, which hits the shelves in a massive 28-disc set on November 3. I was fortunate enough to have an exclusive »

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DVD: Review:The Unit: The Complete Series

20 October 2009 10:01 PM, PDT | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »

Reading the credits on The Unit drew serious saliva from quality-tv junkies: The Shield’s Shawn Ryan and ace writer-director David Mamet co-created and exec-produced the four-season CBS drama about the Army’s elite Delta Force, and Dennis Haysbert, fresh from his turn on 24, stars. But lofty expectations weren’t met: The Unit played out like an adult (or maybe young-adult) version of The A-Team—a fantastical imagining of a covert counter-intelligence force equipped with moral clarity, superhuman skills, and a MacGyver-like knack for getting out of any scrape. That said, all four seasons of The Unit are compulsively ... »

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Which behind-the-scenes entertainers do you follow on Twitter?

13 October 2009 6:26 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

Yesterday's feature from The Wrap, highlighting the 50 TV insiders you should be following on Twitter, provided some interesting food for thought. And while I can't say that their list had a lot of overlap with my own personal "following" list, it did inspire me to sign up for feeds from several writer-producers including Cougar Town's Kevin Biegel (@kbiegel), The Vampire Diaries' Kevin Williamson (@KevWilliamson) and Julie Plec (@julieplec), and The Office's Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling). Naturally, I already follow my colleague Michael Ausiello (@EWAusielloFiles), another member of The Wrap's exclusive list, as well as several other behind-the-scenes folks »

- Michael Slezak

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TV Reviews: The Vampire Diaries 1.04 & 1.05: “Family Ties” and “You’re Undead to Me”

9 October 2009 5:30 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

If I have to watch Nina Dobrev make that I’m-so-confused-because-i-found-out-something-weird-and-can’t-quite-figure-out-what-to-do-with-it-but-it’s-probably-bad look one more time, I might not be able to stop myself from throwing something at my television. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I hate The Vampire Diaries. In fact, I rather enjoy ogling Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore), and sometimes Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore), on a weekly basis. But as the weeks wear on (and God help me, last week was only the fifth week of the series’ planned 22 episode season), I can’t decide if The Vampire Diaries is a cheesy soap plagued by mediocre acting (queue Nina Dobrev and Katerina Graham) or a teen-focused drama that just happens to star a number of well-known soap opera actors (The Bold And The Beautiful’s Kayla Ewell, One Life To Live and As The World Turns’ Zach Roerig, and The Young And The Restless’ Susan Walters, »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Paige MacGregor)

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Nicole Steinwedell Discusses The Unit

8 October 2009 7:07 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

After going through the usual string of career-starting roles in guest-starring TV stints and small film roles, Nicole Steinwedell found her big break when she was cast as Bridget Sullivan in The Unit, although sadly that break was short-lived when the series was canceled earlier this year. Thanks to the magic of DVD, though, the series can live on in homes forever with the recent release of the 19-disc complete series set The Unit: The Complete Giftset, which was released on DVD on September 29 along with the final season DVD sets The Unit: Season 4 on DVD and Blu-ray. I had the chance to talk to this lovely young actress over the phone recently, and here's what she had to say.

So, can you first talk about how you came on board with The Unit and maybe your first experiences meeting with (creator) David (Mamet) of (executive producer) Shawn (Ryan)?

Nicole Steinwedell: Yeah, »

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Cast and new creatures revealed for Predators revamp

8 October 2009 3:25 AM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »

Adrien Brody and Topher Grace are in talks to join Predators, the 20th Century Fox reboot of the series being directed by Nimrod Antal and produced by Robert Rodriguez.

Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (The 4400), Walt Goggins (The Shield), Rodriguez regular Danny Trejo and Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov have already been cast.

Written by Rodriguez, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch, the story follows a group of elite soldiers who are being hunted on the aliens' homeworld.

The screenplay is said to be bloody and violent and includes new creatures as well as the iconic man-hunting aliens seen in 1987's Predator, its 1990 sequel and the two crossovers with the Alien franchise. Spoilers Ahead.

Latino Review's first look at the screenplay says it features 'Predator hunting dogs' and 'Predator falcons'. The main character, a man called Royce, is abducted by the alien hunters - who admire a human kill »

- David Bentley

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Adrien Brody to Star in Predators, Full Cast Revealed

7 October 2009 3:42 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »

Oscar-winner Adrien Brody is boarding to star in “Predators,” Fox’s reboot of the sci-fi franchise being directed by Nimrod Antal and with Robert Rodriguez leading the project as producer.

Brody’s character has been described as a heroic mercenary who happens to be the leader of the group hunted by the Predators. He’ll be joined by Walton Goggins (The Shield), Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov, Louiz Ozawa, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (The 4400) and Topher Grace (Spider-Man 3)

Braga is the tough female killer armed with a sniper rifle and speaks French. Ali is a man not afraid to die – African member of the Sierra Leon death squad, Goggins is the loose canon of the group and Taktarov is a former Russian special ops agent. Trejo, already cast, is Cuchillo, a Mexican enforcer from a drug cartel who has twin uzi strapped to his back.

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- Allan Ford

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Brody to Battle 'Predators'

7 October 2009 3:27 PM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »

I guess giant apes and serial killers weren't enough for him. Oscar winner Adrian Brody will soon battle a different kind of creature when he joins the cast of Robert Rodriguez's Predators. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brody will play a "man who ends up inheriting the mantle of leader and is known as a hunter of men." Topher Grace may also join the cast. To find out who the former Venom will play, hit the jump. Grace "would play an accountant-type whose unassuming facade masks a dangerous serial killer." The two actors would join a cast that already includes Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (The 4400), Walt Goggins (The Shield), Danny... »

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The Cast of the Predator Sequel Revealed

7 October 2009 1:06 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »

Hollywood's lining up to be hunted! Adrien Brody is on board to star in Robert Rodriguez's Predators, the latest installment of the popular sci-fi franchise, which he will direct. Topher Grace is also in negotiations to join the action-adventure movie, along with Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (The 4400), and Walt Goggins (The Shield). Meanwhile, Rodriguez mainstay Danny Trejo and Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov have confirmed their involvement. The script, written by Rodriguez and Alex Litvak, follows a group of elite warrior-types who are being hunted by members of a race of merciless alien trackers called Predators. Brody is the man who ends up inheriting the mantle of leader and is known as a hunter of men. Grace would play an accountant-type whose unassuming facade masks a dangerous serial killer. Braga is the tough female killer, Ali a man not afraid to die and Goggins is the loose canon of the group. »

- Damien

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Adrien Brody & Topher Grace Join 'Predators,' Internet's Continued Enthusiasm Uncertain

7 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

If Danny Trejo landing a role in "Predators" was the greatest movie news of last week, then here comes the weirdest movie news you're likely to hear this entire month -- words I'm sure to be eating within a few days -- and once again, it's all about "Predators."

Trejo is indeed on board for "Predators," and the rest of the cast is filling out to include the likes of Walt Goggins, who played the loathsome Shane Vendrell on "The Shield," as well as Alice Braga of "I Am Legend." But the real story comes in the form of the film's purported leading actors: none other than scrawny men Adrien Brody and Topher Grace.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brody's character "is a man who ends up inheriting the mantle of leader" amongst the film's cast, as each player finds themselves the unwitting prey of a horde or Predators. Brody »

- Josh Wigler

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The Whole Predators Cast Revealed

7 October 2009 10:04 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »

Adrien Brody has been cast in Predators, the sequel to Predator being written and produced by Robert Rodriguez and directed by Nimrod Antal, and THR reports he won't be alone.

Joining Brody will be Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Walton Goggins (The Shield), Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov, and Danny Trejo, who was the first Predators cast member to be revealed. Topher Grace is also in negotiations to join the cast.

According to a recent script review, Brody will play Royce, a man kidnapped and brought to a Predator planet to join an international gang of ruthless criminals and thugs who must survive being hunted by a group of Predators. Trejo will play Cuchillo, a Mexican enforcer with "twin Uzis strapped to his back." Braga will play the sniper-toting, French-speaking Isabelle, while Taktarov will play former Russian special ops agent Nikolai. Goggins will play Stans, »

- Ryan Gowland

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Adrien Brody To Be Hunted In ‘Predators’

7 October 2009 9:30 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody is joining the cast of Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming reboot of the Predator franchise, currently entitled Predators. The film, directed by Nimrod Antal, may also get another cast member soon, in the form of Topher Grace who’s currently in negotiation to join Brody in the cast.

In addition to Borday and potentially Grace, Rodriguez and company have already assembled a cast that includes Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (The 4400), Walt Goggins (The Shield), Danny Trejo and Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov. In case you’re not familiar with the reboot’s story, written by Rodriguez, Alex Litvak and Michal Finch, it concerns a group of elite warrior-types who have the table turned on them when they become the hunted.

Once this happens, they must struggle to survive as a group of deadly Predators set about decimating their group. According to the trade, »

- Joe Gillis

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Predators Casting Updates: Adrien Brody & More!

7 October 2009 4:50 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

In the last few months, we’ve seen some major developments occur with the upcoming new installment in the Predator franchise. Titled Predators, the Robert Rodriguez script (co-written by Alex Litvak and Michael Finch) is set to be directed by Nimród Antal with a reported projected start date of two weeks ago.

Now, it appears that the cast of the film is coming together. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adrien Brody is set to star in the reported re-boot of the Fox Studios franchise, Predators. Joining the Oscar winner are Danny Trejo (working with Rodriguez on Machete), Oleg Taktarov (Ufc fighter), Walt Goggins (The Shield), Alice Braga (I am Legend, Redbelt) and Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (The 4400).

 

Also in talks for a role in the film is Topher Grace. Yeap, the funny scrawny kid from That ’70s Show, who bulked up to play Eddie Brock in Spider-Man 3, may be duking it out with a Predator. »

- Rob Keyes

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Predators cast fills up!

7 October 2009 3:54 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

The cast of the Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators has filled out nicely.

Adrien Brody (King Kong) who recently starred in Dario Argento's Giallo has been tapped to topline the cast, with negotiations underway for Spider-man 3's Topher Grace (That 70's Show) to join him, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Brody will play "a heroic mercenary", while grace would play an accountant leading a dual life as a serial killer.

Other cast includes Alice Braga ("I Am Legend"), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali ("The 4400"), Walt Goggins ("The Shield"), Rodriguez mainstay Danny Trejo and Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov.

Written by Rodriguez, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch, the script follows a group of elite warrior-types who are being hunted by members of a race of merciless alien trackers called Predators.

Brody is a man who ends up inheriting the mantle of leader and is known as a hunter of men. Grace would play »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Staff)

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Adrien Brody, Topher Grace Sign Up to Fight ‘Predators’

6 October 2009 11:34 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

Both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety are unleashing a serious amount of news about the upcoming Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators film, which is set to start shooting here in Austin and in Hawaii in the very near future. According to reports, the film will be headlined by Oscar-winning actor Adrian Brody (The Pianist). He will play Royce, a mercenary who ends up inheriting the mantle of leader and is known as a hunter of men. Topher Grace (Spider-Man 3) is also in talks to star in the film, according to THR's Heat Vision blog. Grace would play an accountant-type whose unassuming facade masks a dangerous serial killer. The rest of the cast will include Danny Trejo and Walton Goggins from "The Shield" as well as Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Oleg Taktarov, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali ("The 4400"), and Louiz Ozawa. Braga is the tough female killer. Ali is a man not afraid to die, Goggins »

- Neil Miller

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‘Predators’ Finds Its Humans, Cast Details

6 October 2009 11:00 PM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »

20th Century Fox is assembling their line-up of human prey for Predators under the direction of Nimród Antal and producer wing of Robert Rodriguez.  Shooting is scheduled to start in roughly a month at Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios in Austin and the wild “jungles” of Hawaii for release on July 2010.

According to the trades, Oscar-winner Adrien Brody leads the pack of human fighters.  He’ll be joined by Walton Goggins (”The Shield”), Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov, Louiz Ozawa, and Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (”The 4400″).  Topher Grace (Venom in Spider-Man 3) is still playing hardball in negotiations, reports the Heat Vision blog.  Frequent Rodriguez collaborator Danny Trejo was already announced last week.

There are some definite surprises in the list there.  Brody is the obvious one, since he has an Oscar on the mantle and a filmography consisting of mostly serious character pieces.  But Variety says his representation »

- Jeff Leins

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'Predators' Cast Begins With Adrien Brody and Topher Grace

6 October 2009 6:48 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

The Hollywood Reporter has opened the door to the casting for the Robert Rodriguez produced Predators, Fox's return to the Predator franchise that began with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987 and recently disappointed everyone with two Alien vs. Predator films, most recently in 2007. The script for this latest version was penned by Rodriguez, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch and will be directed by Nimrod Antal (Vacancy).

The news carries some heavy weight at the top as Adriend Brody will star as a man who ends up inheriting the mantle of leader and is known as a hunter of men in the film following a group of elite warrior-types who are being hunted by members of a race of merciless alien trackers called Predators.

Joining Brody will be one-time "That '70s Show" star Topher Grace playing an accountant-type whose unassuming facade masks a dangerous serial killer; I Am Legend's Alice Braga playing »

- Brad Brevet

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Adrien Brody to Star in Robert Rodriguez' Predators Reboot!

6 October 2009 5:35 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

Instead of bringing on an Austrian body builder, producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal have decided to bring on Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody to star in their Predators reboot. The news comes straight from THR's Heat Vision blog, where they also report that Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali ("The 4400"), Walt Goggins ("The Shield"), Ufc fighter Oleg Taktarov, and Danny Trejo (confirming the rumors) have all been cast in Predators as well. Shooting will take place in Hawaii starting later this year. Rodriguez will also be overseeing the project at his Troublemaker Studios in Austin. Written by Rodriguez, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch, the script follows a group of elite warrior-types who are being hunted by members (notice the plural?) of a race of merciless alien trackers called Predators. Brody ends up inheriting "the mantle of leader", while Braga will play the tough female killer. Ali »

- Alex Billington

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