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Italian Witch Series “Luna Nera” Will Soon Cast Its Spell On Netflix

Netflix has revealed that its third Italian original will premiere in just a few days. Titled “Luna Nera” (Black Moon), the series is rooted in history and centers on a group of Italian women accused of witchcraft in the 17th century. “Luna Nera” marks the first Italian series entirely written and directed by women, which should give it a unique perspective. Set in the Roman countryside during the Inquisition as well as the scientific revolution, the six-episode series is based on “Luna Nera”, a series of books written by Tiziana Triana that draws inspiration from real 17th-century witch hunts, trials, and executions. At the center of the series is Ade, a 16-year-old midwife who is accused of witchcraft following the death of a newborn. She flees into the forest where she finds refuge with a family of witches. But she is heartbroken by the fact that she is in love with the young son of the leader of the witch

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 30, 2020
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HBO Orders ‘Practical Magic’ Prequel Series ‘Rules Of Magic’

It may be time to subscribe to HBO Max. A pilot has been ordered for the Practical Magic prequel series titled “Rules of Magic.” The series is based on Alice Hoffman’s novels “Rules of Magic” and “Practical Magic“, which was adapted for a film in 1998 starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Set in New York in the 1960s, the series centers on three troubled siblings – Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens. The family wrestles with “abnormalities” and have stayed isolated. But the tumultuous times reveal that they are, in fact, the descendants of a long line of witches. The two sisters become both revered and feared. Their brother will leave an unexpected legacy. You may have guessed by now that the sisters are indeed the aunts from Practical Magic, played by Stockard Channing and Dianne West. There is no word yet who will play their younger versions. “Jessica Jones” creator Melissa Rosenberg will both write and executive produce under

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2019
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Series Adaptation Of Comic “October Faction” Coming To Netflix

Fantasy meets horror in the upcoming Netflix series “October Faction“, from the executive producer of “Sleepy Hollow” and “Bones”. Based on the supernatural comic by the same name from Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), the series follows a famous family of monster hunters that includes a witch and a warlock. “Bones” actress Tamara Taylor stars alongside Maxim Roy, J.C. Mackenzie, Aurora Burghart, Gabriel Darku, Wendy Crewson, Megan Follows, Stephen McHattie, Praneet Akilla, Nicola Correia-Damude, and Clavin Desautels. “The series follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred (MacKenzie) and Deloris Allen (Taylor) who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems,” Damian Kindler, Megan Follows, and Vikings‘ David Frazee are a few of those

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2018
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Witch Series Ordered By Freeform

Freeform has ordered the pilot for a new witch centered horror-action series with the working title “Motherland“, also known as “Untitled Eliot Laurence Project”. According to Deadline, the show is “an hour-long fantasy drama” from “Claws” creator Eliot Laurence and Gary Sanchez Productions. The show is “Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment at Fort Salem. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world, but with tactics and weapons supernatural.” Steve Adelson (12 Monkeys) will be in the director’s chair for the pilot. Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Kevin Messick will be executive producing. We had been looking for a show about witches,”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2018
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Confirmed: We Are Getting A New Reimagined Charmed Series

From 1998 to 2006 ‘Charmed’ was one of the hottest series on television. The series, which followed a group of sisters, who happened to be witches, through their daily lives, romances, and battles to keep the innocent safe from dark forces. Back in March we reported that Alyssa Milano, an original ‘Charmed’ cast member, told social media that a reboot of the show was in the works. Confirmation came today that a new “reimagined” version of the show we loved so much is indeed in development at The CW. There’s more, the revamped “Charmed” will not be set in the present day, instead it will take place in 1976, with a ‘Stranger Things’ feel, according to EW. Jessica O’Toole, Jennie Snyder, and Amy Rardin will pen the series. The trio already works as a team on The CW’s ‘Jane the Virgin’. ‘Charmed’ has yet to begin casting at this point, but we will keep you posted. The original cast of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 6, 2017
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Marilyn Manson Gets Bloody In The New Promo For Salem’s Third Season

WGN’s hit series Salem will return the week of Halloween with an all new season 3. The first trailer arrived in July and now they’ve conjured a brand new promo (below). The third season of Salem dawns with the triumph of the witches’ plan to remake the New World by bringing the devil to earth and making Salem his capital. But the devil is a liar, and instead of a New World free from murderous Puritan hypocrisy, his own plan will bring nothing but death and slavery with the ultimate aim of leading humanity to destroy itself.” WGN America stated. Salem stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Tamzin Merchant, Lucy Lawless, Ashley Madekwe, Elise Eberle, Iddo Goldberg, Joe Doyle and Oliver Bell. Rocker Marilyn Manson has signed on to guest star this season and is featured in the brand new promo. Manson is already very familiar with Salem. He collaborated with Tyler Bates to createCupid Carries A Gun, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2016

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Italian Witch Series “Luna Nera” Will Soon Cast Its Spell On Netflix

Netflix has revealed that its third Italian original will premiere in just a few days. Titled “Luna Nera” (Black Moon), the series is rooted in history and centers on a group of Italian women accused of witchcraft in the 17th century. “Luna Nera” marks the first Italian series entirely written and directed by women, which should give it a unique perspective. Set in the Roman countryside during the Inquisition as well as the scientific revolution, the six-episode series is based on “Luna Nera”, a series of books written by Tiziana Triana that draws inspiration from real 17th-century witch hunts, trials, and executions. At the center of the series is Ade, a 16-year-old midwife who is accused of witchcraft following the death of a newborn. She flees into the forest where she finds refuge with a family of witches. But she is heartbroken by the fact that she is in love with the young son of the leader of the witch

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 30, 2020
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HBO Orders ‘Practical Magic’ Prequel Series ‘Rules Of Magic’

It may be time to subscribe to HBO Max. A pilot has been ordered for the Practical Magic prequel series titled “Rules of Magic.” The series is based on Alice Hoffman’s novels “Rules of Magic” and “Practical Magic“, which was adapted for a film in 1998 starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Set in New York in the 1960s, the series centers on three troubled siblings – Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens. The family wrestles with “abnormalities” and have stayed isolated. But the tumultuous times reveal that they are, in fact, the descendants of a long line of witches. The two sisters become both revered and feared. Their brother will leave an unexpected legacy. You may have guessed by now that the sisters are indeed the aunts from Practical Magic, played by Stockard Channing and Dianne West. There is no word yet who will play their younger versions. “Jessica Jones” creator Melissa Rosenberg will both write and executive produce under

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2019
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Series Adaptation Of Comic “October Faction” Coming To Netflix

Fantasy meets horror in the upcoming Netflix series “October Faction“, from the executive producer of “Sleepy Hollow” and “Bones”. Based on the supernatural comic by the same name from Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), the series follows a famous family of monster hunters that includes a witch and a warlock. “Bones” actress Tamara Taylor stars alongside Maxim Roy, J.C. Mackenzie, Aurora Burghart, Gabriel Darku, Wendy Crewson, Megan Follows, Stephen McHattie, Praneet Akilla, Nicola Correia-Damude, and Clavin Desautels. “The series follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred (MacKenzie) and Deloris Allen (Taylor) who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems,” Damian Kindler, Megan Follows, and Vikings‘ David Frazee are a few of those

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2018
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Witch Series Ordered By Freeform

Freeform has ordered the pilot for a new witch centered horror-action series with the working title “Motherland“, also known as “Untitled Eliot Laurence Project”. According to Deadline, the show is “an hour-long fantasy drama” from “Claws” creator Eliot Laurence and Gary Sanchez Productions. The show is “Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment at Fort Salem. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world, but with tactics and weapons supernatural.” Steve Adelson (12 Monkeys) will be in the director’s chair for the pilot. Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Kevin Messick will be executive producing. We had been looking for a show about witches,”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2018
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Confirmed: We Are Getting A New Reimagined Charmed Series

From 1998 to 2006 ‘Charmed’ was one of the hottest series on television. The series, which followed a group of sisters, who happened to be witches, through their daily lives, romances, and battles to keep the innocent safe from dark forces. Back in March we reported that Alyssa Milano, an original ‘Charmed’ cast member, told social media that a reboot of the show was in the works. Confirmation came today that a new “reimagined” version of the show we loved so much is indeed in development at The CW. There’s more, the revamped “Charmed” will not be set in the present day, instead it will take place in 1976, with a ‘Stranger Things’ feel, according to EW. Jessica O’Toole, Jennie Snyder, and Amy Rardin will pen the series. The trio already works as a team on The CW’s ‘Jane the Virgin’. ‘Charmed’ has yet to begin casting at this point, but we will keep you posted. The original cast of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 6, 2017
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Marilyn Manson Gets Bloody In The New Promo For Salem’s Third Season

WGN’s hit series Salem will return the week of Halloween with an all new season 3. The first trailer arrived in July and now they’ve conjured a brand new promo (below). The third season of Salem dawns with the triumph of the witches’ plan to remake the New World by bringing the devil to earth and making Salem his capital. But the devil is a liar, and instead of a New World free from murderous Puritan hypocrisy, his own plan will bring nothing but death and slavery with the ultimate aim of leading humanity to destroy itself.” WGN America stated. Salem stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Tamzin Merchant, Lucy Lawless, Ashley Madekwe, Elise Eberle, Iddo Goldberg, Joe Doyle and Oliver Bell. Rocker Marilyn Manson has signed on to guest star this season and is featured in the brand new promo. Manson is already very familiar with Salem. He collaborated with Tyler Bates to createCupid Carries A Gun, the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2016