This post contains moderate spoilers for the first episode and slight spoilers for episode two of ‘Star Trek: Prodigy.’How do you make a series that can draw in newcomers while still appealing to long-time fans? In the case of Star Trek: Prodigy, you set it in a place where the United Federation of Planets has little to no presence — the Delta Quadrant — and make your cast a bunch of misfit kids who have never heard of the Federation or Starfleet. That puts them on the same level as the children this show hopes to draw in, while offering up just enough tidbits to intrigue their Trekkie parents.The pilot, ‘Lost and Found,’ is a feature-length episode that debuted today on Paramount+ (that means it’s technically two parts). It was originally planned to air on Nickelodeon first, but it was changed to a streaming-exclusive for 2021 with the cable channel airing it later at a still-unknown date. The animated show fills in the content gap between the end of Lower Decks earlier this month and the premiere of Discoveryseason four in November — which in turn, should carry fans through to the start of season two of Picardin February. The idea is to keep Star Trek fans from dropping their subscriptions to Paramount+ during the downtime, something that was fairly common during Discovery’s first three seasons.NickelodeonThat assumes, however, that Prodigy has something to offer those adult fans. And that’s where the deeper ties to Trek lore come in. Though Voyager spent seven years in... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
[ Engadget | 2021-10-28 07:00:33 UTC ]
Lindy West's memoir "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman" might be headed to the small screen, with "Saturday Night Live" actress Aidy Bryant slated to star as the Seattle-based comedian and author. The Hollywood Reporter reports that actress Elizabeth Banks is set to executive produce a comedy... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Misha Glenny talks about bringing his novel on global crime to the small screen in his role as executive producer and script consultant. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Comic book fans say they welcome diverse characters, despite a Marvel boss claiming otherwise. Continue reading at BBC World
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Elena Ferrante’s bestselling book “My Brilliant Friend” is headed to the small screen, courtesy of HBO and RAI, Italy’s national public broadcasting company. Set in Naples, “My Brilliant Friend” centers on Elena Greco, as she recalls her lifelong relationship with dear friend — and dear enemy —... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Comparison sites and Amazon boost spending on the small screen – but Google and Facebook cut campaignsDigital businesses- online-only companies such as Amazon and traditional firms promoting online services – spent a record £639m on TV ad campaigns in 2016 to become the biggest-spending group of... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jilly Cooper's bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novels are to be adapted for the small screen in a new "high-end drama" series for ITV, called "Riders". Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The Investigation Discovery channel has been taking notes on Comic Con. The marketing convention held at the Jacob Javits Center every fall allows comic book fans from around the world a chance to... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York
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In recent years, as comics conventions become a showcase more for media properties, costumes, and celebrities, the question is whether there is still room for comics at Comic Con. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Little, Brown imprint Atom will next month publish a bonus edition of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight, featuring exclusive bonus content, to mark 10 years since the book was first released. The book will be published worldwide in hardback (£16.99) and ebook (£9.99) on 6th October, although the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you think capturing the Iron Throne with an army of the Unsullied and a couple of dragons takes planning, imagine taking a dozen "Game of Thrones" cast and creators through the madness of Comic Con! For the first time ever, Los Angeles Times Television Critic Mary McNamara and her 17-year-old... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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'Marley,' a memoir by John Grogan about owning an ill-behaved but lovable dog, was adapted into a movie starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
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Welcome back, my friends, to the superhero show that never ends ... although, come the fall, it does tend to shut up shop just a little and head towards the small screen because it's cold outside and, well, you know how it is. Nonetheless, this week has brought more than just Saturday Night... Continue reading at Wired
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A lot of Google services have transitioned to gain the title of "apps", and the same is true of a large number of extensions for the Chrome browser. These online tools are essentially cross-platforms apps that work identically Now Google is taking another step to break out of the confines of... Continue reading at Betanews
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Not all the action in San Diego is taking place in the city's convention center. Just a short walk away at Petco Park, Nerd Machine is hosting Nerd HQ, a free extravaganza that's also a hotbed for experiential marketing. Though the organization works in partnership with San Diego Comic Con, it... Continue reading at AdWeek
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It may be increasingly common for first-time authors who cant place their book with a trade house to publish themselves. But its pretty rare for a self-published book to sell more than 1.5 million copiesor move to the small screen as an animated film to be aired on CBS in prime time on Black... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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