Angry Nerd</em>: Everyone Loves Wonder Woman. So Where's Her TV Show?

A kick-ass lady protagonist? Check. Greek mythology? Check. Comic book source material? Check. Wonder Woman has all the ingredients for a hit TV series. So?where is it? Continue reading at 'Wired'

[ Wired | 2014-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sony's original TV show 'Powers' returns on May 31st

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Netflix to show TV adaptation of Mortal Instruments

Fans of Cassandra Clare will be able to watch the TV adaptation of her bestselling series The Mortal Instruments (Walker Books) next month, as Netflix has announced a global release date, excluding the US, of 13th January. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why the Fall TV Lineup is Loaded With Shows You Already Know

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[ AdWeek | 2015-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harris: 'TV book shows could help BBC survive'

Novelist Robert Harris has said that developing dedicated TV books programming is one of the ways in which the BBC can fight back against funding cuts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A TV Talk Show Appearance That Can Change an Author’s Future

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For TV shows based on books or comics, fans are a mixed blessing

During a recent talk show chat, "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie Williams revealed she had listened to fans' online opinions when crafting her scrappy Arya Stark character, originally written as a left-handed swordswoman in George R.R. Martin's book series. "The fans are so die-hard; they're... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix and Ellen are making a 'Green Eggs and Ham' TV show

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[ Engadget | 2015-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ian Harding Loves Connecting With Fans Online—Until They Show Up at His House

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[ AdWeek | 2015-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nick Hornby writes first TV drama Love, Nina

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[ The Guardian | 2015-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BitTorrent Will Soon Produce Its Own TV Shows

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[ Wired | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TV Show Cookbooks, the Fall Lineup

In October, three new cookbooks based on hit TV shows will help you take your fandom to the next level—into the kitchen. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Genre Shows Go Mainstream, TV Execs Are Looking to Novelists for the Next Hit

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[ AdWeek | 2014-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angry Nerd: Are You Ready for Grant Morrison’s Mind-Bending Multiversity?

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[ Wired | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angry Nerd: Why Guardians of the Galaxy Works Where Spider-Man Fails Hard

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[ Wired | 2014-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Powers, The First TV Show Made Exclusively For PlayStation, Is About Superhero Detectives

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[ Fast Company | 2014-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Guardian | 2014-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freedom of speech doesn't entitle Duck Dynasty star to reality TV show | Jill Filipovic

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[ The Guardian | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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You Talked About These New TV Shows, but Did You Watch? Mostly, Yes

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[ Advertising Age | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morning TV Show “Today” Launches a New Book Club

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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