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NewsWachowskis Bringing 'Sense8' To Netflix

Series will follow success of 'House of Cards'

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Whether it's "The Matrix" or "V for Vendetta," the Wachowskis have been known for bringing heart-stopping science-fiction to the big screen. Now they're trying something different -- television. Well, almost. Andy and Lana Wachowski have teamed up with "Babylon 5" creator J. Michael Straczyns ...

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News50 Years In The Making: 'Doctor Who' Wins Peabody

Iconic science-fiction series wins first ever honor from Grady College

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The Peabody Award from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism is just a mere 22 years older than "Doctor Who." Yet, for the first time ever, the two have finally crossed paths -- just in time for the BBC show's 50th anniversary. "Doctor Who" was named a recipient of the Peabody W ...

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News'Revolution' Returns To Mixed Results

However, audiences are sticking around for the NBC drama

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Things have gone from bad to worse for NBC, but at least not when it comes to their new drama "Revolution." Despite a months-long hiatus in the middle of a story concept audiences are still trying to get comfortable with, "Revolution" returned pretty much with the same audience it left with. Mond ...

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NewsJane Espenson Pitches 'Once Upon A Time' Spinoff

Will join Zack Estrin in the world of Wonderland in potential new series

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ABC may have found the perfect magic spell to cure long mid-season breaks of "Once Upon a Time." The network has given the nod to a potential spinoff series of the hit fairy tale show that could feature the popular literary character of Alice set in Wonderland. And they want popular genre writer ...

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NewsWhat's After 'Game Of Thrones'? How About A Prequel

George R.R. Martin says next GoT could focus on Dunk and Egg

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Their names are Dunk and Egg, and while even the greatest "Game of Thrones" television fans may not have ever heard of them, those who follow George R.R. Martin's written word might have something to really be excited about. Martin, whose novel series Song of Ice and Fire served as the basis of t ...

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News'Doctor Who,' 'Lost' Stars Dropping By Nerdist

New season kicks off March 30 on BBC America

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Chris Hardwick is back, and he's not going to let Supernatural Saturday go by without at least talking about the upcoming continuation of "Doctor Who." Hardwick, who hosts "The Nerdist" on BBC America, returns for a new season March 30 and will welcome both Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, wh ...

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NewsRemembering A Great: Malachi Throne Dies

His part in 'Star Trek's' 'The Menagerie' was just the beginning

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Malachi Throne, the man who played Commodore Jose Mendez in the original "Star Trek" episodes "The Menagerie" died last week following complications of lung cancer. He was 84. Throne, who had already established himself as a character actor when he appeared on the original science-fiction seri ...

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NewsCaroline Skinner's Time At 'Doctor Who' Short

Executive Producer worked on 15 episodes of series

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It never really seemed that Caroline Skinner was the most enthusiastic addition to the crews behind the scenes of "Doctor Who," but that might also be because she is not always the most forthcoming with her emotions. Unfortunately, however, Skinner's time as an executive producer on the series wa ...

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NewsAll Signs Point Toward 'Torchwood' End

Not even John Barrowman is holding out hope anymore

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The end is here for "Torchwood." Despite all the best efforts to keep this popular show going -- even bringing it to the United States -- it seems the one last remaining spinoff of "Doctor Who" is gone. John Barrowman, who played Capt. Jack Harkness in both "Doctor Who" and all the episodes of "T ...

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News'Torchwood' Revival Doubtful

Series lost its character in American version, according to series writer

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"Torchwood" has generated fond feelings from fans over four seasons of work, but reports show that a revival of the series is not likely in this timeline. Series writer Chris Chibnall recently revealed that he feels "Torchwood" lost some of its character when it left its “brilliantly odd” Wel ...

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News'Doctor Who' To Explore An Extra Dimension

50th anniversary special to be filmed in 3-D, hit theaters

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The Doctor can travel in time and space. And now the BBC will liven up the experience by filming and broadcasting the much anticipated 50th anniversary episode in 3-D ... and distribute it to theaters. Showrunner Steven Moffat said the addition of 3-D would bring a "whole new dimension of adventu ...

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News'Arrow,' 'Vampire Diaries' Return Next Fall On The CW

PLUS: Supernatural' earns a ninth season as well

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The CW has ordered new seasons of its hit genre shows "The Vampire Diaries," "Supernatural" and "Arrow." As The CW's most watched show, "Arrow" -- based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow -- made its debut in October 2012 and is averaging 4.3 million viewers. The series earned the best premie ...

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NewsYoda Creator Stuart Freeborn Dies At 98

Legend best known for work in Star Wars franchise

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His facial features will forever be a part of Hollywood history through his creation of Yoda for "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back." However the makeup artist himself behind the creation of Yoda, Stuart Freeborn, died on Feb. 5. He was 98. Besides Yoda, Freeborn also was part of the creation te ...

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NewsHBO Locks In George R.R. Martin Long-Term

Author will help develop other series for premium cable channel

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George R.R. Martin is going back to his first love -- television writing. Martin, the author of the popular book series that became the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," has signed a development deal with the cable channel that will put his name on more shows than just "Game of Thrones." Detai ...

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NewsSuper Bowl Becomes Instant Advertisement For 'Revolution'

Unplanned blackout at stadium gives NBC a boost

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The whole world is watching the Super Bowl. And even though the American broadcast of it was on CBS this year, it was impossible for the network to not imply advertisement of a show on its competitor. You know, "Revolution"? Remember it? The lights went out at the Super Bowl for more than 30 minu ...

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