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SyFy’s New “Day Of The Dead” Series Will Takes Us Back To The Beginning

First Syfy set its sights on a “Chucky” series, now they are breathing new life into George A. Romero‘s “Day of the Dead” by greenlighting the first 10-episode season of a new series based on the 1985 classic. he original film followed a small group of military officers and scientists living in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies. Syfy‘s series sounds a little different. This time, the story of six strangers trying to survive the first 24 hours of an undead invasion, Deadline reports. The series is written by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, who will also serve as showrunners. The show is from the same folks who brought us “Creepshow,” Cartel Entertainment. “Day of the Dead” will premiere on Syfy sometime in 2021. Take a look back at the classic with its original trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 28, 2020
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Production Begins On Season 4 Of “Wynonna Earp”

IDW Entertainment, SEVEN24 Films, Space and SYFY announced today that “Wynonna Earp,” the award-winning series based on the IDW comic created by Beau Smith, has been greenlit to start production for its fourth season. With production slated to begin later this year, Season 4 is expected to debut in Summer 2020 on SYFY in the US and Space in Canada. Additionally, IDW Entertainment announced that Cineflix Studios has come aboard to co-produce with Cineflix Rights handling international sales for all four seasons of the series. Winner of the 2018 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show, “Wynonna Earp” follows the life of the great, great granddaughter (Melanie Scrofano, “Bad Blood”) of famous lawman Wyatt Earp. The action-packed supernatural sci-fi series stars Scrofano, Tim Rozon (“Schitt’s Creek”), Dominique Provost-Chalkley (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) and Katherine Barrell (“Working Moms”). We are absolutely thrilled that we get to make more ‘Wynonna Earp,’ and are grateful to our networks and partners for working hard

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2019
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Syfy Kills “Nightflyers” After Just One Season

Fans of the series “Nightflyers” have been waiting for word about the second season, today we have an update, though it may not be the one you want to hear. Syfy has canceled the series after only one season. Based on George R. R. Martin’s novella by the same name the series followed eight scientists on an expedition at the edge of our solar system with hopes of making contact with an alien lifeform. Along the way, they encounter terrifying and violent events that cause the crew to turn against one another. One of the series’ downfalls may be the fact that it is the most expensive show Syfy has ever produced, adding a lot of pressure on it to succeed. The premiere only brought in 623,000 viewers and the numbers continued to decline, so it’s no surprise it got the ax.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 20, 2019
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“Chucky” TV Series Coming To SyFy

A while back we reported that franchise creator Don Mancini had teased that Chucky is coming to TV. EW is now confirming that not only is a series in the works, but it’s also found a home on the Syfy channel. Mancini will be serving as both the writer and executive producer for the series. Longtime franchise producer David Kirschner is on board along with Nick Antosca who worked with Mancini on both “Hannibal” and Syfy’s “Channel Zero”. I’ve long wanted to bring Chucky to television and Syfy is the perfect network for us,” Mancini stated. “The show will be a fresh take on the franchise, allowing us to explore Chucky’s character with a depth that is uniquely afforded by the television series format while staying true to the original vision that has terrorized audiences for over three decades now.” Mancini isn’t the only one who released a statement about his new series. In these troubled times, I believe it’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 29, 2019
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Syfy Reviving Rod Serling’s “Night Gallery” Series

CBS and Jordan Peele are working to bring back “The Twilight Zone“, but they are not the only ones working to revive a Rod Serling series in the genre, Syfy is currently developing a revival of Serling’s “Night Gallery“. The newly revamped series comes from the creator and executive producer of “Teen Wolf” Jeff Davis and David Janollari, the executive producer of “Midnight, Texas.” “The Night Gallery reboot will update the 1969 series for the digital age. Dark and twisted morality tales paired with Serling’s specific brand of irony, Night Gallery will explore and exploit every modern nightmare imaginable, mining our fears of the dangers of social media.” Deadline reports. The original series ran on NBC from 1969 to 1973. Serling served as the host of “Night Gallery,” introducing each segment of an episode by unveiling a painting tied to the segment’s story. Universal TV and Universal Cable Productions will produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2018
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Nightflyers Coming To SyFy This December

“Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin is heading to the horror genre with “Nightflyers“, his collaboration with Syfy. Set in the year 2093, “Nightflyers” follows a team of scientists aboard The Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, as they embark on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn’t waiting for them in outer space—it’s already on their ship. “Nightflyers” stars Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Gretchen Mol, Jodie Turner-Smith, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, and Brían F. O’Byrne. The series is based on the novella by George R.R. Martin, who also serves as an executive producer, and is produced by Universal Cable Productions and co-produced by Netflix. Jeff Buhler wrote the adaptation for television and is the showrunner and executive producer, alongside Gene Klein, David Bartis and Doug Liman of Hypnotic who also executive produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2018
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First Look: Channel Zero: The Dream Door Premieres This October

The next installment of SYFY’s hit anthology series “Channel Zero” is set to premiere this October. Titled “Channel Zero: The Dream Door”, we have the first batch of frightening images. Based on the “creepypasta” short story “Hidden Door” by Charlotte Bywater, the series will premiere over six consecutive nights from Friday, October 26 through Halloween Night, Wednesday, October 31 at 11/10c. “Channel Zero: The Dream Door” follows newlyweds Jillian and Tom, who have each brought secrets into their marriage. When they discover a strange door in their basement, those secrets start to threaten their relationship and their lives. Created by Nick Antosca, “Channel Zero: The Dream Door” is directed by Evan Katz (“Small Crimes,” “Cheap Thrills”) and stars Brandon Scott (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Maria Sten (“Straight Outta Compton”), Steven Robertson (“Elementary”), Troy James (“The Strain”), Steven Weber (“Wings”) and Barbara Crampton (“You’re Next”). Following the premiere on October 26, all 6 episodes will be available on VOD. “Channel Zero: Dream Door”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2018
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Syfy And Clive Barker Team Up For ‘Nightbreed’ Series

News has come today that Syfy has a new series that is currently in development, “Nightbreed“. Much like the 1990 film adaptation, “Nightbreed” is based on Clive Barker‘s short story collection titled Cabal. The project hails from Barker (Hellraiser, Candyman) and writer Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw, Piranha), along with Universal Cable Production, and Morgan Creek Entertainment who also produced the movie. Barker, David Robinson, James G. Robinson, and Barbra Wall for Morgan Creek, and Seraphim Films’ Mark Miller will be executive producing, according to Deadline. “Nightbreed” explores relations between humans and monsters. It centers on a group of underground monsters hunting for a new home after their refuge was destroyed. A reluctant hero, still adjusting to his new supernatural self and mourning his fiancée, rises to lead. Nightbreed (1990) Trailer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2018
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“Nightflyers” Series Finds New Showrunner And First Look Trailer

Earlier this year, Syfy ordered the series adaptation of “Game of Thrones’ author George R. R. Martin’s 1980 novella “Nightflyers”, which had a film adaptation back in 1987. Tracking Board reported today that Daniel Cerone, the “Nightflyers” showrunner has departed over creative difference. Buhler who penned the series and is executive producing has stepped into Cerone’s place. “The drama, based on Martin’s 1980 novella and the 1987 film of the same name, follows eight scientists and a powerful telepath who embark on an expedition to the edge of the solar system aboard the Nightflyer, a ship with a small tight-knit crew and a reclusive captain, in the hopes of making contact with alien life. But when terrifying events begin to take place, paranoia sets in and surviving the journey proves harder than anyone anticipated.” The cast includes Gretchen Mol, Eion Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Brian F. O’Byrne, and Jodie Turner-Smith. Gene Klein, Jeff Buhler, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 19, 2018
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Channel Zero: No-End House’s First Trailer Is Like Something Out Of A Nightmare

The first official trailer is here for the second installment of ‘Channel Zero: No-End House’ and it’s like something out of a nightmare (in the best possible way). ‘No-End House’, from showrunner and executive producer Nick Antosca (Hannibal, Teen Wolf), centers on Margot Sleator, played by Amy Forsyth (The Path), a young woman and her best friend Jules (Aisha Dee), who visit the No-End House, a bizarre house of horror that consists of a series of increasingly disturbing rooms. When Margot returns home, she realizes everything has changed. The second season of ‘Channel Zero’, co-starring John Carroll Lynch, will feature six-hour-long episodes that will take you on a journey into a world filled with terror, inspired by Brian Russell’s “creepypasta” tale. This installment is directed by Steven Piet (Uncle John). Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra) will also executive produce. ‘Channel Zero: No-End House’ will premiere on the Syfy channel on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 10/9c.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 25, 2017

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SyFy’s New “Day Of The Dead” Series Will Takes Us Back To The Beginning

First Syfy set its sights on a “Chucky” series, now they are breathing new life into George A. Romero‘s “Day of the Dead” by greenlighting the first 10-episode season of a new series based on the 1985 classic. he original film followed a small group of military officers and scientists living in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies. Syfy‘s series sounds a little different. This time, the story of six strangers trying to survive the first 24 hours of an undead invasion, Deadline reports. The series is written by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, who will also serve as showrunners. The show is from the same folks who brought us “Creepshow,” Cartel Entertainment. “Day of the Dead” will premiere on Syfy sometime in 2021. Take a look back at the classic with its original trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 28, 2020
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Production Begins On Season 4 Of “Wynonna Earp”

IDW Entertainment, SEVEN24 Films, Space and SYFY announced today that “Wynonna Earp,” the award-winning series based on the IDW comic created by Beau Smith, has been greenlit to start production for its fourth season. With production slated to begin later this year, Season 4 is expected to debut in Summer 2020 on SYFY in the US and Space in Canada. Additionally, IDW Entertainment announced that Cineflix Studios has come aboard to co-produce with Cineflix Rights handling international sales for all four seasons of the series. Winner of the 2018 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show, “Wynonna Earp” follows the life of the great, great granddaughter (Melanie Scrofano, “Bad Blood”) of famous lawman Wyatt Earp. The action-packed supernatural sci-fi series stars Scrofano, Tim Rozon (“Schitt’s Creek”), Dominique Provost-Chalkley (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) and Katherine Barrell (“Working Moms”). We are absolutely thrilled that we get to make more ‘Wynonna Earp,’ and are grateful to our networks and partners for working hard

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2019
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Syfy Kills “Nightflyers” After Just One Season

Fans of the series “Nightflyers” have been waiting for word about the second season, today we have an update, though it may not be the one you want to hear. Syfy has canceled the series after only one season. Based on George R. R. Martin’s novella by the same name the series followed eight scientists on an expedition at the edge of our solar system with hopes of making contact with an alien lifeform. Along the way, they encounter terrifying and violent events that cause the crew to turn against one another. One of the series’ downfalls may be the fact that it is the most expensive show Syfy has ever produced, adding a lot of pressure on it to succeed. The premiere only brought in 623,000 viewers and the numbers continued to decline, so it’s no surprise it got the ax.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 20, 2019
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“Chucky” TV Series Coming To SyFy

A while back we reported that franchise creator Don Mancini had teased that Chucky is coming to TV. EW is now confirming that not only is a series in the works, but it’s also found a home on the Syfy channel. Mancini will be serving as both the writer and executive producer for the series. Longtime franchise producer David Kirschner is on board along with Nick Antosca who worked with Mancini on both “Hannibal” and Syfy’s “Channel Zero”. I’ve long wanted to bring Chucky to television and Syfy is the perfect network for us,” Mancini stated. “The show will be a fresh take on the franchise, allowing us to explore Chucky’s character with a depth that is uniquely afforded by the television series format while staying true to the original vision that has terrorized audiences for over three decades now.” Mancini isn’t the only one who released a statement about his new series. In these troubled times, I believe it’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 29, 2019
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Syfy Reviving Rod Serling’s “Night Gallery” Series

CBS and Jordan Peele are working to bring back “The Twilight Zone“, but they are not the only ones working to revive a Rod Serling series in the genre, Syfy is currently developing a revival of Serling’s “Night Gallery“. The newly revamped series comes from the creator and executive producer of “Teen Wolf” Jeff Davis and David Janollari, the executive producer of “Midnight, Texas.” “The Night Gallery reboot will update the 1969 series for the digital age. Dark and twisted morality tales paired with Serling’s specific brand of irony, Night Gallery will explore and exploit every modern nightmare imaginable, mining our fears of the dangers of social media.” Deadline reports. The original series ran on NBC from 1969 to 1973. Serling served as the host of “Night Gallery,” introducing each segment of an episode by unveiling a painting tied to the segment’s story. Universal TV and Universal Cable Productions will produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2018
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Nightflyers Coming To SyFy This December

“Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin is heading to the horror genre with “Nightflyers“, his collaboration with Syfy. Set in the year 2093, “Nightflyers” follows a team of scientists aboard The Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, as they embark on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn’t waiting for them in outer space—it’s already on their ship. “Nightflyers” stars Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Gretchen Mol, Jodie Turner-Smith, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, and Brían F. O’Byrne. The series is based on the novella by George R.R. Martin, who also serves as an executive producer, and is produced by Universal Cable Productions and co-produced by Netflix. Jeff Buhler wrote the adaptation for television and is the showrunner and executive producer, alongside Gene Klein, David Bartis and Doug Liman of Hypnotic who also executive produce.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2018
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First Look: Channel Zero: The Dream Door Premieres This October

The next installment of SYFY’s hit anthology series “Channel Zero” is set to premiere this October. Titled “Channel Zero: The Dream Door”, we have the first batch of frightening images. Based on the “creepypasta” short story “Hidden Door” by Charlotte Bywater, the series will premiere over six consecutive nights from Friday, October 26 through Halloween Night, Wednesday, October 31 at 11/10c. “Channel Zero: The Dream Door” follows newlyweds Jillian and Tom, who have each brought secrets into their marriage. When they discover a strange door in their basement, those secrets start to threaten their relationship and their lives. Created by Nick Antosca, “Channel Zero: The Dream Door” is directed by Evan Katz (“Small Crimes,” “Cheap Thrills”) and stars Brandon Scott (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Maria Sten (“Straight Outta Compton”), Steven Robertson (“Elementary”), Troy James (“The Strain”), Steven Weber (“Wings”) and Barbara Crampton (“You’re Next”). Following the premiere on October 26, all 6 episodes will be available on VOD. “Channel Zero: Dream Door”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2018
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Syfy And Clive Barker Team Up For ‘Nightbreed’ Series

News has come today that Syfy has a new series that is currently in development, “Nightbreed“. Much like the 1990 film adaptation, “Nightbreed” is based on Clive Barker‘s short story collection titled Cabal. The project hails from Barker (Hellraiser, Candyman) and writer Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw, Piranha), along with Universal Cable Production, and Morgan Creek Entertainment who also produced the movie. Barker, David Robinson, James G. Robinson, and Barbra Wall for Morgan Creek, and Seraphim Films’ Mark Miller will be executive producing, according to Deadline. “Nightbreed” explores relations between humans and monsters. It centers on a group of underground monsters hunting for a new home after their refuge was destroyed. A reluctant hero, still adjusting to his new supernatural self and mourning his fiancée, rises to lead. Nightbreed (1990) Trailer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2018
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“Nightflyers” Series Finds New Showrunner And First Look Trailer

Earlier this year, Syfy ordered the series adaptation of “Game of Thrones’ author George R. R. Martin’s 1980 novella “Nightflyers”, which had a film adaptation back in 1987. Tracking Board reported today that Daniel Cerone, the “Nightflyers” showrunner has departed over creative difference. Buhler who penned the series and is executive producing has stepped into Cerone’s place. “The drama, based on Martin’s 1980 novella and the 1987 film of the same name, follows eight scientists and a powerful telepath who embark on an expedition to the edge of the solar system aboard the Nightflyer, a ship with a small tight-knit crew and a reclusive captain, in the hopes of making contact with alien life. But when terrifying events begin to take place, paranoia sets in and surviving the journey proves harder than anyone anticipated.” The cast includes Gretchen Mol, Eion Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Brian F. O’Byrne, and Jodie Turner-Smith. Gene Klein, Jeff Buhler, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 19, 2018
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Channel Zero: No-End House’s First Trailer Is Like Something Out Of A Nightmare

The first official trailer is here for the second installment of ‘Channel Zero: No-End House’ and it’s like something out of a nightmare (in the best possible way). ‘No-End House’, from showrunner and executive producer Nick Antosca (Hannibal, Teen Wolf), centers on Margot Sleator, played by Amy Forsyth (The Path), a young woman and her best friend Jules (Aisha Dee), who visit the No-End House, a bizarre house of horror that consists of a series of increasingly disturbing rooms. When Margot returns home, she realizes everything has changed. The second season of ‘Channel Zero’, co-starring John Carroll Lynch, will feature six-hour-long episodes that will take you on a journey into a world filled with terror, inspired by Brian Russell’s “creepypasta” tale. This installment is directed by Steven Piet (Uncle John). Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra) will also executive produce. ‘Channel Zero: No-End House’ will premiere on the Syfy channel on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 10/9c.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 25, 2017
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