You might have seen word going around about the Irish Unification of 2024. No, don't worry, you didn't miss a bombshell news story; people are floating a line of dialogue from what's been called the most controversial episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" — "The High Ground".
In this episode, the Enterprise visits Rutia IV. The planet's western continent, ruled by its eastern neighbor, is home to the terrorist group the Ansata, who fight for self-determination. Around 20 minutes into the episode, Data (Brent Spiner) asks Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) about the moral arguments for terrorism, pointing to times when violence has affected political change.
Data lists three occasions: Mexican independence from Spain, the Kenzie Rebellion, and the Irish Unification of 2024. The first one is real history, the second is fictional, and the third is imagined but based on reality.
To be clear; the island of Ireland is divided between two governments.
In this episode, the Enterprise visits Rutia IV. The planet's western continent, ruled by its eastern neighbor, is home to the terrorist group the Ansata, who fight for self-determination. Around 20 minutes into the episode, Data (Brent Spiner) asks Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) about the moral arguments for terrorism, pointing to times when violence has affected political change.
Data lists three occasions: Mexican independence from Spain, the Kenzie Rebellion, and the Irish Unification of 2024. The first one is real history, the second is fictional, and the third is imagined but based on reality.
To be clear; the island of Ireland is divided between two governments.
- 1/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
An end-of-the-year update from author and producer George R.R. Martin confirms that some of the shakeups at Warner Bros. Discovery have had ripple effects all the way in Westeros. “All the changes at HBO Max have impacted us, certainly,” he wrote on his Not A Blog blog.
What that means in precise terms for the myriad of shows Martin has in development with the top cable network, including a Jon Snow sequel, is a little unclear. But he did confirm that he’s been hard at work on the second season of “House of the Dragon.” For other projects, well, “some of those are moving faster than others,” he wrote but added this was always the case with development.
“None have been greenlit, though we are hoping … maybe soon. A couple have been shelved, but I would not agree that they are dead. You can take something off the shelf...
What that means in precise terms for the myriad of shows Martin has in development with the top cable network, including a Jon Snow sequel, is a little unclear. But he did confirm that he’s been hard at work on the second season of “House of the Dragon.” For other projects, well, “some of those are moving faster than others,” he wrote but added this was always the case with development.
“None have been greenlit, though we are hoping … maybe soon. A couple have been shelved, but I would not agree that they are dead. You can take something off the shelf...
- 12/30/2022
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Instead of finishing A Song of Ice and Fire: The Winds of Winter, Game of Thrones' George R. R. Martin took to LiveJournal this weekend, to announce the Wild Cards TV series is in development at Universal Cable Productions (Ucp).Martin edits the multi-author sci-fi anthology book series with Melinda M. Snodgrass, who is attached as executive producer. Her TV series credits include: The Outer Limits, Profiler, Sliders, Reasonable Doubts, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.Read More…...
- 8/8/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Game Of Thrones only has two short seasons left before it wraps up its series run, and thus will end one of the great pieces of television of the current generation of shows. It'll be a sad day when it happens, but at least we can all rest easy knowing that it went out on its own terms. But wipe those tears away, for fans of the Game Of Thrones author and series executive producer may be happy to learn that the writer isn't done with showbiz just yet.
While Martin has largely made his name as a novelist, one aspect of his career that can't be overlooked is his work as editor of various anthologies. Among these anthologies are Old Venus, Rogues Dangerous Women, Warriors, and of course, Wild Cards, which is the anthology we'll be talking about today.
Thanks to a reveal via George R.R. Martin's own LiveJournal page,...
While Martin has largely made his name as a novelist, one aspect of his career that can't be overlooked is his work as editor of various anthologies. Among these anthologies are Old Venus, Rogues Dangerous Women, Warriors, and of course, Wild Cards, which is the anthology we'll be talking about today.
Thanks to a reveal via George R.R. Martin's own LiveJournal page,...
- 8/8/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Back in 2011, it was announced that George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards was headed for a film adaptation but the Game of Thrones author has revealed on his person blog that the superhero fantasy novel series from The Wild Cards Trust is now being developed for television. Said Martin--- “Universal Cable Productions (Ucp) has acquired the rights to adapt our long-running Wild Cards series of anthologies and mosaic novels for television. Development will begin immediately on what we hope will be the first of several interlocking series. Melinda M. Snodgrass, my assistant editor and right-hand man on Wild Cards since its inception, the creator of Dr. Tachyon, Double Helix, and Franny Black, and a seasoned television writer/ producer whose credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation ("Measure of a Man"), Reasonable Doubts, The Profiler, and Star Command, is attached as an executive producer on the project, together with Gregory Noveck of Red,...
- 8/7/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
You may be familiar with George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series which led to HBO's Game of Thrones but for even longer he’s been involved with a science fiction and superhero fantasy anthology called Wild Cards. And he's just announced it's coming to a television near you. Back in 2011 Wild Cards was optioned for a movie by Syfy Films and Universal Pictures. That didn't quite pan out but Martin himself announced the latest news on his LiveJournal which still has Universal involved: Universal Cable Productions (Ucp) has acquired the rights to adapt our long-running Wild Cards series of anthologies and mosaic novels for television. Development will begin immediately on what we hope will be the first of several interlocking series. Melinda M. Snodgrass, my assistant editor and right-hand man on Wild Cards since its inception, the creator of Dr. Tachyon, Double Helix, and Franny Black,...
- 8/7/2016
- by Jill Pantozzi
- Hitfix
Exciting news for “Game of Thrones” fans: Another alternate world devised by author George R.R. Martin may be coming to television. Universal Cable Productions (Ucp) acquired the rights to develop Martin’s sci-fi series “Wild Cards.” Martin made the announcement on his blog. Also Read: 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 Will Be the Last, HBO Confirms The author described the works as long-running anthologies and mosaic novels. Development with Ucp starts immediately “on what we hope will be the first of several interlocking series,” wrote Martin. Melinda M. Snodgrass, Martin’s assistant editor who has worked with him on “Wild Cards” from the start,...
- 8/7/2016
- by Meriah Doty
- The Wrap
While Game of Thrones is ending after its eighth season, another literary universe overseen by George R.R. Martin could soon be heading to television: The author announced that Wild Cards, the science-fiction superhero anthology Martin has edited for nearly 30 years with Melinda Snodgrass, has netted a development deal with Universal Cable Productions.
"Wild Cards is a series of books, graphic novels, games... but most of all it is a universe, as large and diverse and exciting as the comic book universes of Marvel and DC (though somewhat grittier, and considerably...
"Wild Cards is a series of books, graphic novels, games... but most of all it is a universe, as large and diverse and exciting as the comic book universes of Marvel and DC (though somewhat grittier, and considerably...
- 8/7/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Mike Cecchini Aug 8, 2016
Ever wonder what a George R.R. Martin take on superheroes would look like? You're about to find out with the Wild Cards TV series...
Wild Cards, the long-running series of superhero prose anthologies edited by George R.R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass is coming to TV, possibly just in time to fill the Game Of Thrones shaped hole in your viewing schedule.
Universal Cable Productions has picked up the rights to make a Wild Cards TV series, which means that when this show hits screens, it's likely to be either on Syfy or The USA Network.
The news was announced by Mr. Martin himself on his blog. I'll let him tell you in his own words what the overall concept of Wild Cards is.
"The shared world of the Wild Cards diverged from our own on September 15, 1946 when an alien virus was released in the skies over Manhattan,...
Ever wonder what a George R.R. Martin take on superheroes would look like? You're about to find out with the Wild Cards TV series...
Wild Cards, the long-running series of superhero prose anthologies edited by George R.R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass is coming to TV, possibly just in time to fill the Game Of Thrones shaped hole in your viewing schedule.
Universal Cable Productions has picked up the rights to make a Wild Cards TV series, which means that when this show hits screens, it's likely to be either on Syfy or The USA Network.
The news was announced by Mr. Martin himself on his blog. I'll let him tell you in his own words what the overall concept of Wild Cards is.
"The shared world of the Wild Cards diverged from our own on September 15, 1946 when an alien virus was released in the skies over Manhattan,...
- 8/7/2016
- Den of Geek
Mike Cecchini Nov 14, 2018
Ever wonder what a George R.R. Martin take on superheroes would look like? You're about to find out with a Wild Cards TV series.
Wild Cards, the long-running series of superhero prose anthologies edited by Mr. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass is coming to TV, possibly just in time to fill the Game of Thrones shaped hole in your viewing schedule.
Universal Cable Productions picked up the rights to make a Wild Cards TV series two years ago, and now they are close to a deal with Hulu to bring the show to life. THR also has word that a writers room will soon be convened, and the show could take the form of multiple different series, all set within a shared universe. Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) is already writing, and THR makes it sound like there are two shows already in the works.
The news was first announced by Mr.
Ever wonder what a George R.R. Martin take on superheroes would look like? You're about to find out with a Wild Cards TV series.
Wild Cards, the long-running series of superhero prose anthologies edited by Mr. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass is coming to TV, possibly just in time to fill the Game of Thrones shaped hole in your viewing schedule.
Universal Cable Productions picked up the rights to make a Wild Cards TV series two years ago, and now they are close to a deal with Hulu to bring the show to life. THR also has word that a writers room will soon be convened, and the show could take the form of multiple different series, all set within a shared universe. Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) is already writing, and THR makes it sound like there are two shows already in the works.
The news was first announced by Mr.
- 8/7/2016
- Den of Geek
Game of Thrones‘ endgame is still two years off, but George R.R. Martin is already laying the groundwork to ensure his name remains firmly cemented in the TV landscape.
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The author on Saturday revealed that Universal Cable Productions has optioned his best-selling superhero anthology series Wild Cards. Per Martin, the series of books begins in the year 1946 “when an alien virus was released in the skies over Manhattan, and spread across an unsuspecting Earth. Of those infected, 90 percent died horribly, drawing the black queen, nine percent were twisted and deformed into jokers,...
RelatedGoT Stars on ‘Serial Killer’ Arya, Davos-Melisandre Hookup (!?)
The author on Saturday revealed that Universal Cable Productions has optioned his best-selling superhero anthology series Wild Cards. Per Martin, the series of books begins in the year 1946 “when an alien virus was released in the skies over Manhattan, and spread across an unsuspecting Earth. Of those infected, 90 percent died horribly, drawing the black queen, nine percent were twisted and deformed into jokers,...
- 8/7/2016
- TVLine.com
Having discussed the Time of Puppies and Rainbows in the first part of our roundtable, Coming Attractions’s crackerjack crew of Game of Thrones experts now turns its attention to the nitty-gritty of television contracts, the difficulty of Daenerys Targaryen’s upcoming storyline (or lack thereof), and the huge news that A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin will be developing further series for HBO in the not-too-distant future… which may or may not include Game of Thrones spinoffs.
Mo Ryan, TV critic for The Huffington Post:
As far as I’m aware, TV actors don’t normally have a set or minimum amount of screen time put into their contracts. Here’s something that is fairly standard in Us TV: an actor who is contracted as a series regular may have a “10 for 13” or “8 for 10” contract. That means that for the duration of the shooting of a particular season,...
Mo Ryan, TV critic for The Huffington Post:
As far as I’m aware, TV actors don’t normally have a set or minimum amount of screen time put into their contracts. Here’s something that is fairly standard in Us TV: an actor who is contracted as a series regular may have a “10 for 13” or “8 for 10” contract. That means that for the duration of the shooting of a particular season,...
- 3/13/2013
- by msunyata
- Corona's Coming Attractions
It is well-established Trek gospel that the first truly great episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation is “The Measure of a Man” from season 2. In it, a snotty scientist specializing in robotics declares Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) to be the property of Starfleet, and therefore must submit to an experimental procedure that could very well eradicate his memory — all in the hope of cracking the code to be able to make more androids like him.
Data is not terribly fond of the idea. In the version of the episode that aired in 1989, neither was Capt. Jean-Luc Picard...
Data is not terribly fond of the idea. In the version of the episode that aired in 1989, neither was Capt. Jean-Luc Picard...
- 11/30/2012
- by Adam B. Vary
- EW - Inside TV
Season 2 of Star Trek The Next Generation had a troubled start. Thanks to the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike, the beginning of the season was delayed, the number of episodes were cut from 26 to 22 and the opening episode had to be adapted from an old Star Trek Phase II script from the 70′s. But with all the problems, it’s still regarded as an improvement over the first season.
Geordi Laforge has been promoted to chief engineer, the excellent Colm Meaney as Chief O’Brien is given a more prominent role, Whoopi Goldberg joined the cast as Guinan as well as the Ten Forward set making its debut and Diana Muldaur made her return to Star Trek (if only for this season) as the new Chief Medical Officer, Dr Katherine Pulaski. In general the cast are more comfortable in their roles with their characters more developed, especially Data who received...
Geordi Laforge has been promoted to chief engineer, the excellent Colm Meaney as Chief O’Brien is given a more prominent role, Whoopi Goldberg joined the cast as Guinan as well as the Ten Forward set making its debut and Diana Muldaur made her return to Star Trek (if only for this season) as the new Chief Medical Officer, Dr Katherine Pulaski. In general the cast are more comfortable in their roles with their characters more developed, especially Data who received...
- 11/23/2012
- by Amarpal Biring
- Obsessed with Film
Blu-ray Release Date: Dec. 4, 2012
Price: Blu-ray $129.99
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
The Blu-ray debut of the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation wowed us here at Disc Dish, so we have high expectations for this Season Two set.
As well as the high-definition debut of all 22 episodes, the five-disc Blu-ray collection contains an extended cut of episode “The Measure of a Man,” combining the high-def on-air version with extra material taken from an early VHS rough cut that was in writer Melinda Snodgrass’ archives.
The set also offers these new special features:
a roundtable reunion of the cast shot in early 2012 in Calgary for the 25th anniversary celebration of the television series, including Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spinder, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden and Wil Wheatongag reel created from newly recovered 35mm film elementstwo-part documentary “Making It So: Continuing Star Trek: The Next Generation,” with part one “Strange New...
Price: Blu-ray $129.99
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
The Blu-ray debut of the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation wowed us here at Disc Dish, so we have high expectations for this Season Two set.
As well as the high-definition debut of all 22 episodes, the five-disc Blu-ray collection contains an extended cut of episode “The Measure of a Man,” combining the high-def on-air version with extra material taken from an early VHS rough cut that was in writer Melinda Snodgrass’ archives.
The set also offers these new special features:
a roundtable reunion of the cast shot in early 2012 in Calgary for the 25th anniversary celebration of the television series, including Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spinder, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden and Wil Wheatongag reel created from newly recovered 35mm film elementstwo-part documentary “Making It So: Continuing Star Trek: The Next Generation,” with part one “Strange New...
- 11/2/2012
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Get More: MTV Shows Martin recounts meeting a 'skinny British kid that dressed all in black' during Sdcc '86 [Gaiman says it was actually '87] who approached him with a character he thought would be a fit for the Wild Cards anthology. But at that time Gaiman didn't have the renown he has today and Martin blew him off. While telling his own side of the encounter, Gaiman said that he told Martin that he had this idea 'about a guy who lives in dreams.' Of course we all know that Neil would eventually go off and do Sandman for DC Comics. Wild Cards is a science fiction and superhero anthology series set in a shared universe. The series was created by a group of New Mexico science fiction authors, but it is mostly pulled together and edited by best-selling author George R. R. Martin with assistance by Melinda Snodgrass,...
- 10/2/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
It is simply impossible to declare a novel "not funny." Humor is so personal that all any person can really do is declare whether he laughed or not. And so I'll say this: John Scalzi's new novel, Redshirts, has four quotes on the back cover (from luminaries Melinda Snodgrass, Joe Hill, Lev Grossman, and Patrick Rothfuss), all of which make a point to note how funny this book is. On the other hand, I didn't laugh or smirk before page 120 out of 230 pages of the novel proper [1], and, even after that point, there were only a couple of wan smiles and some light chuckles. This reader must then humbly submit that Redshirts did not strike him as funny as it did the blurbers, and that will inevitably color the rest of this review. Please set your expectations accordingly. I've read all of Scalzi's novels to date, and grumbled about all of them,...
- 7/2/2012
- by Andrew Wheeler
- Comicmix.com
The Syfy channel and director McG. For whatever reason those things sound so right together. Like they were meant to be. And now finally they are almost together.
According to Variety, Syfy Films is developing Day 38 and is in early talks with McG and Mary Viola to produce and Richard Farmer to direct the found-footage thriller.
The project, scripted by Chris Rossi and Gabe Scott, was developed in-house at McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision with Farmer -- a noted commercial director whose latest campaigns include Sims, Activision, and Nintendo.
The story is told from the point of view of a group of stormchasers who face a Category 5 tornado and find themselves fighting off a force even greater than Mother Nature.
Year-old SyFy Films, created as a venture between Universal and SyFy Ventures, made its first deal in October when it bought feature rights to George R.R. Martin's superhero...
According to Variety, Syfy Films is developing Day 38 and is in early talks with McG and Mary Viola to produce and Richard Farmer to direct the found-footage thriller.
The project, scripted by Chris Rossi and Gabe Scott, was developed in-house at McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision with Farmer -- a noted commercial director whose latest campaigns include Sims, Activision, and Nintendo.
The story is told from the point of view of a group of stormchasers who face a Category 5 tornado and find themselves fighting off a force even greater than Mother Nature.
Year-old SyFy Films, created as a venture between Universal and SyFy Ventures, made its first deal in October when it bought feature rights to George R.R. Martin's superhero...
- 2/9/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones series is a huge hit for HBO, so it's no wonder that Hollywood is looking to his other works in the hope of duplicating that success.
Acquired by Syfy Films - a joint venture between the Syfy channel and Universal Pictures - is Wild Cards, a superhero anthology edited, co-created and co-written by Martin.
First published back in 1987 and set in an alternate history in which an alien virus was released over New York, killing 90 per cent of those infected, Wild Cards follows the stories of the surviving population and how the illness reshaped the world. Those lucky enough not to die either found themselves transformed into grossly-mutated husks of their former selves, or into superhuman beings possessing extraordinary powers.
Taking a more realistic and gritty approach with the storytelling, Wild Cards many volumes use an almost real-time methodology with the stories,...
Acquired by Syfy Films - a joint venture between the Syfy channel and Universal Pictures - is Wild Cards, a superhero anthology edited, co-created and co-written by Martin.
First published back in 1987 and set in an alternate history in which an alien virus was released over New York, killing 90 per cent of those infected, Wild Cards follows the stories of the surviving population and how the illness reshaped the world. Those lucky enough not to die either found themselves transformed into grossly-mutated husks of their former selves, or into superhuman beings possessing extraordinary powers.
Taking a more realistic and gritty approach with the storytelling, Wild Cards many volumes use an almost real-time methodology with the stories,...
- 11/1/2011
- by Michael Pellegrini
- The Geek Files
At the end of last year, we brought you the news when Universal Pictures and SyFy Ventures joined forces to create Syfy Films. The new film company was said to create theatrical films under the SyFy brand that would be distributed by Universal Pictures. They planned to release two movies per year by 2012, and now it seems they have their first project underway.
Check out the press release below for all the details!
Official Press Release:
Syfy Films Acquires First Project With Wild Cards Screenplay for George R.R. Martin’s Anthology of Fantasy Books to be Written by Melinda Snodgrass
New York and Universal City, Calif. – October 27, 2011 — Syfy Films announced today that it has acquired the rights to a science-fiction superhero anthology called Wild Cards edited by George R.R. Martin. The ongoing anthology of 22 books was first published in 1987 and is based on stories by a consortium of science-fiction writers.
Check out the press release below for all the details!
Official Press Release:
Syfy Films Acquires First Project With Wild Cards Screenplay for George R.R. Martin’s Anthology of Fantasy Books to be Written by Melinda Snodgrass
New York and Universal City, Calif. – October 27, 2011 — Syfy Films announced today that it has acquired the rights to a science-fiction superhero anthology called Wild Cards edited by George R.R. Martin. The ongoing anthology of 22 books was first published in 1987 and is based on stories by a consortium of science-fiction writers.
- 10/31/2011
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Game Of Thrones Author goes Syfy with his Wild Cards
George R. R. Martin, author of the enthralling A Song of Ice and Fire saga, has made a deal with SyFy Films to bring another of his works to life. HBO launched the first season of Game of Thrones, based on A Song of Ice and Fire, earlier this year to critical and fan praise. Now Martin’s Wild Cards is being worked on to become a potential film franchise. Wild Cards is a superhero anthology edited by Martin, featuring many different writers since the anthology series first began in 1987.
The SyFy adaptation would supposedly include the same backstory as the anthology, which revolves around an alien virus that overtakes New York, killing almost everyone that contracts the virus. All survivors either become deformed or receive superpowers. Martin acts as a leader of sorts for the anthology, bringing all the material together and editing it,...
George R. R. Martin, author of the enthralling A Song of Ice and Fire saga, has made a deal with SyFy Films to bring another of his works to life. HBO launched the first season of Game of Thrones, based on A Song of Ice and Fire, earlier this year to critical and fan praise. Now Martin’s Wild Cards is being worked on to become a potential film franchise. Wild Cards is a superhero anthology edited by Martin, featuring many different writers since the anthology series first began in 1987.
The SyFy adaptation would supposedly include the same backstory as the anthology, which revolves around an alien virus that overtakes New York, killing almost everyone that contracts the virus. All survivors either become deformed or receive superpowers. Martin acts as a leader of sorts for the anthology, bringing all the material together and editing it,...
- 10/31/2011
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
Back in December of 2010 it was announced that Syfy and Universal Pictures would be joining forces to create Syfy Films, with an aim at producing one or two movies a year with relatively small budgets of $5 million to $25 million each.
Now comes word that the new venture has made their first acquisition, the ongoing superhero anthology titled Wild Cards. Created by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, Melinda Snodgrass, and a group of New Mexico authors largely inspired by the role-playing game Superworld, Wild Cards is set in a post-World War II alternate history where a virus released over the skies of New York City wipes out 90% of all people, 9% are turned into mutated creatures, and 1% obtain superpowers. [...]...
Now comes word that the new venture has made their first acquisition, the ongoing superhero anthology titled Wild Cards. Created by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, Melinda Snodgrass, and a group of New Mexico authors largely inspired by the role-playing game Superworld, Wild Cards is set in a post-World War II alternate history where a virus released over the skies of New York City wipes out 90% of all people, 9% are turned into mutated creatures, and 1% obtain superpowers. [...]...
- 10/31/2011
- by The Movie God
- Geeks of Doom
Fantasy writer George R. R. Martin is big business right now. “Game of Thrones” was a great success on HBO, his latest "Ice and Fire" novel “A Dance with Dragons" was recently released to great critical and commercial acclaim, and there's more good news on the way: it’s been announced that SyFy Films has snatched up the rights to “Wild Cards” for a feature film.
“Wild Cards,” which Martin co-created, edited, and has contributed his writing to, is a so-far 22-volume anthology where an alien virus turns many people into mutants called Jokers, but a few become Aces, who have superpowers. In other words, it’s a superhero story.
SyFy Films is the new company linking Universal Pictures and SyFy, and, as The Hollywood Reporter says, this is the first project it’s acquired for itself. Melinda Snodgrass, who co-created “Wild Cards” and has been one of the contributing writers,...
“Wild Cards,” which Martin co-created, edited, and has contributed his writing to, is a so-far 22-volume anthology where an alien virus turns many people into mutants called Jokers, but a few become Aces, who have superpowers. In other words, it’s a superhero story.
SyFy Films is the new company linking Universal Pictures and SyFy, and, as The Hollywood Reporter says, this is the first project it’s acquired for itself. Melinda Snodgrass, who co-created “Wild Cards” and has been one of the contributing writers,...
- 10/31/2011
- by Danica Davidson
- MTV Splash Page
Syfy Films has picked up the film rights to "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin's 22-book superhero anthology series "Wild Cards" for a modestly budgeted big screen adaptation says The Wrap.
The story spanned many different books all told in the same universe and revolves around an alien virus that has been unleashed over New York City.
The survivors are split into two new classes of human beings: the more common mutated and disfigured 'Jokers' and the few super powered 'Aces'.
The character of The Sleeper, a man who has the ability to look like someone new every morning that he wakes up.
Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass were co-writers on the book series with Snodgrass set to write the screenplay. Both will serves as executive producers.
The story spanned many different books all told in the same universe and revolves around an alien virus that has been unleashed over New York City.
The survivors are split into two new classes of human beings: the more common mutated and disfigured 'Jokers' and the few super powered 'Aces'.
The character of The Sleeper, a man who has the ability to look like someone new every morning that he wakes up.
Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass were co-writers on the book series with Snodgrass set to write the screenplay. Both will serves as executive producers.
- 10/30/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
George R. R. Martin Superhero Anthology Wild Cards has be optioned by Syfy Films. Wild Cards screen rights have been acquired by Universal Pictures and Syfy Channel’s SyFy Film, “the theatrical division created in December 2010 as a joint venture between” the two companies. “Syfy Films, which, like Universal, is owned by NBCUniversal, has been tasked to make modest-budgeted movies”. George R. R. Martin, writer of A Song of Fire and Ice: A Game of Thrones, edited, co-created, and co-wrote Wild Cards. Melinda Snodgrass, one of Wild Cards “co-creators and co-writers”, will be involved in the project as well.
Melinda Snodgrass, one of the co-creators and co-writers, has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the project, which marks Syfy Films’ first acquisition. Martin and Snodgrass will executive produce.
For those unfamiliar with Wild Cards, the book series is about:
a shared universe where an alien virus has been unleashed over New York City.
Melinda Snodgrass, one of the co-creators and co-writers, has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the project, which marks Syfy Films’ first acquisition. Martin and Snodgrass will executive produce.
For those unfamiliar with Wild Cards, the book series is about:
a shared universe where an alien virus has been unleashed over New York City.
- 10/29/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Fans know George R.R. Martin as a prolific writer who brought "Game of Thrones" to the masses. But what they might not know is that he's also a respected editor as well. Syfy Films, a division of NBC Universal's Syfy cable channel, has acquired the rights to "Wild Cards," a superhero anthology series edited by Martin. The company has also grabbed "Star Trek: The Next Generation" alum Melinda Snodgrass to write the screenplay version of the film. "Wild Cards" features characters developed with the goal of creating a realistic take on people with super powers, and how it would affect their daily lives, according to a Syfy news release. That might have even more meaning right now as real vigilantes dressed up as superheroes have been patrolling streets in America, including the arrest ...
- 10/29/2011
- GeekNation.com
Syfy Films report they have acquired movie rights to the sci-fi superhero anthology "Wild Cards", edited by George R.R. Martin. The ongoing anthology of 22 books was first published in 1987 and is based on stories by a consortium of sci-fi writers.
Melinda Snodgrass will write the screenplay for "Wild Cards', the first acquisition for Syfy Films since its launch, December 2010., when it announced a team-up with Universal Pictures to create new 'monster movies'.
"'Wild Cards' presents a terrific franchise opportunity given the volume of material from this compelling fantasy series," said Syfy's Gregory Noveck. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a film based on the anthology's supernatural heroes..."
"...the characters of 'Wild Cards' were developed with the goal of creating a realistic take on people with super powers and how they affect their daily lives. The series was conceived as a 'shared universe' in which different authors contributed new...
Melinda Snodgrass will write the screenplay for "Wild Cards', the first acquisition for Syfy Films since its launch, December 2010., when it announced a team-up with Universal Pictures to create new 'monster movies'.
"'Wild Cards' presents a terrific franchise opportunity given the volume of material from this compelling fantasy series," said Syfy's Gregory Noveck. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a film based on the anthology's supernatural heroes..."
"...the characters of 'Wild Cards' were developed with the goal of creating a realistic take on people with super powers and how they affect their daily lives. The series was conceived as a 'shared universe' in which different authors contributed new...
- 10/29/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
It seems like fantasy novelist George R.R. Martin is making the rounds through Hollywood these days. The hit HBO medieval drama Game of Thrones is adapted from Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire series; it was picked up for a second season just two days after its premiere back in April and garnered critical acclaim during its first (along with some major Emmy nods and a win).
Now, Martin‘s science fiction, shared-universe superhero anthology, Wild Cards, is being adapted by SyFy Films as the company’s first project. The company was launched last December when SyFy Ventures and Universal Pictures teamed-up for the new film group. [Deadline]
SyFy Films plan to make two movies per year by 2012, and will partially do so through hiring former DC Comics executive, Gregory Noveck, as Senior Vice President of Production. For a first-time project, SyFy Films is definitely taking on a big commitment,...
Now, Martin‘s science fiction, shared-universe superhero anthology, Wild Cards, is being adapted by SyFy Films as the company’s first project. The company was launched last December when SyFy Ventures and Universal Pictures teamed-up for the new film group. [Deadline]
SyFy Films plan to make two movies per year by 2012, and will partially do so through hiring former DC Comics executive, Gregory Noveck, as Senior Vice President of Production. For a first-time project, SyFy Films is definitely taking on a big commitment,...
- 10/29/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
We thought Hollywood was done with superhero movies. We... were wrong.
Syfy Films is looking to get in on the genre as it's acquired the rights to "Wild Cards," the superhero anthology edited, co-created and co-written by "Game of Thrones" author, George R.R. Martin, according to Heat Vision.
"Wild Cards" is a series of books and stories taking place in a world where an alien virus had been unleashed in New York City. Those who survived were turned into either a class of beings named "Jokers," mostly deformed creatures, or, more rarely, "Aces," who have special powers.
The first book was published in 1987, around the same time Frank Miller and Alan Moore were revolutionizing the comic book genre with their edgy, adult-oriented tales, "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" and "Watchmen," respectively.
Melinda Snodgrass, co-creator and co-writer of "Wild Cards," will be penning the screenplay for what is the first acquisition for Syfy Films,...
Syfy Films is looking to get in on the genre as it's acquired the rights to "Wild Cards," the superhero anthology edited, co-created and co-written by "Game of Thrones" author, George R.R. Martin, according to Heat Vision.
"Wild Cards" is a series of books and stories taking place in a world where an alien virus had been unleashed in New York City. Those who survived were turned into either a class of beings named "Jokers," mostly deformed creatures, or, more rarely, "Aces," who have special powers.
The first book was published in 1987, around the same time Frank Miller and Alan Moore were revolutionizing the comic book genre with their edgy, adult-oriented tales, "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" and "Watchmen," respectively.
Melinda Snodgrass, co-creator and co-writer of "Wild Cards," will be penning the screenplay for what is the first acquisition for Syfy Films,...
- 10/28/2011
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones is one of my favorite shows on HBO. Another one of the author's projects is making it's way onto the big screen. THR reports that Syfy Films has picked up screen rights to Wild Cards, a superhero anthology edited, co-created and co-written by Martin. The screenplay will be penned by Melinda Snodgrass, one of the co-creators and co-writers. She will also serve as exec producer along with Martin.
Wild Cards is "a series of books and stories set in a shared universe where an alien virus has been unleashed over New York City. Those who survived were turned into either a class of beings named Jokers, mostly deformed creatures, (or more rarely) Aces, who have special powers." The first book in the series hit shelves in 1987, right about the same time as Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Alan Moore's...
Wild Cards is "a series of books and stories set in a shared universe where an alien virus has been unleashed over New York City. Those who survived were turned into either a class of beings named Jokers, mostly deformed creatures, (or more rarely) Aces, who have special powers." The first book in the series hit shelves in 1987, right about the same time as Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Alan Moore's...
- 10/28/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Attention "Game of Thrones" fans! Syfy films announced today that it's acquired the rights to author George R.R. Martin's science fiction superhero anthology. "Wild Cards" consists of 22 books and has been ongoing since 1987, based on a consortium of science-fiction writers.
Melinda Snodgrass will write the script for "Wild Cards," which is the first acquisition for Syfy Films since it's launch in December 2010.
Martin and Snodgrass will serve as executive producers on the film.
Syfy Films' Senior Vice President of Production Gregory Noveck made the announcement, saying, "'Wild Cards' presents a terrific franchise opportunity given the volume of material from this compelling fantasy series. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a film based on the anthology's supernatural heroes and to be working with such talented and visionary writers as George R.R. Martin and Melinda Snodgrass."
The anthology's characters were developed to give a realistic take on superheroes...
Melinda Snodgrass will write the script for "Wild Cards," which is the first acquisition for Syfy Films since it's launch in December 2010.
Martin and Snodgrass will serve as executive producers on the film.
Syfy Films' Senior Vice President of Production Gregory Noveck made the announcement, saying, "'Wild Cards' presents a terrific franchise opportunity given the volume of material from this compelling fantasy series. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a film based on the anthology's supernatural heroes and to be working with such talented and visionary writers as George R.R. Martin and Melinda Snodgrass."
The anthology's characters were developed to give a realistic take on superheroes...
- 10/28/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards is headed to the big screen. With the success of Game of Thrones it was inevitable that someone would pick up Wild Cards, the anthology co-written and co-created by Martin. Syfy Films, the theatrical division created in December 2010 as a joint venture between Syfy and Universal Pictures, has acquired the screen rights to Wild Cards, a superhero anthology edited, co-created and co-written by Martin. Melinda Snodgrass, one of the co-creators and co-writers, has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the project, which marks Syfy Films' first acquisition. Martin and Snodgrass will executive produce. Wild Cards is a series of books and stories set in a shared universe where an alien virus has been unleashed over New York City. Those who survived were turned into either a class of beings named Jokers, mostly deformed creatures, (or more rarely) Aces,...
- 10/28/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
Syfy Films announced today that it has acquired the rights to the sci-fi superhero anthology called "Wild Cards" edited by George R.R. Martin. The ongoing anthology of 22 books was first published in 1987 and is based on stories by a consortium of sci-fi writers. Melinda Snodgrass will pen the script for Wild Cards which is the first acquisition for Syfy Films since its launch in December 2010. The announcement was made today by Syfy Film's Senior Vice President of Production, Gregory Noveck. "'Wild Cards' presents a terrific franchise opportunity given the volume of material from this compelling fantasy series," said Noveck. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a film based on the anthology's supernatural heroes, and to be working with such...
- 10/28/2011
- Comingsoon.net
Comic-Con International has released the full schedule for Sunday July 24th for San Diego Comic-Con 2011. This is the final day of the convention. Sunday is known as Kids day and is usually the slowest of all the days, there are a few surprises though. In all my years of going to Comic-Con I've never been to a panel in Hal H. Usually nothing is happening in Hall H on Sunday, this year there are a few TV programs going on in Hall H such a as Glee, Supernatural, Doctor Who, The Cleveland Show, Sons of Anarchy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and this year Buffy the Musical will be in the great Hall as well. I've never been to the Buffy Musical event, and I think I finally want to go this year. A couple of other things worth noting are a one on one panel with Nathan Fillion, and Max Brooks talks about zombies.
- 7/10/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Start: 07/22/2010 End: 07/25/2010 Start: 07/22/2010 End: 07/25/2010
Are you going to Comic-Con in San Diego? Don't miss these panels about chicks in sci-fi, horror, and fantasy.
Thursday, July 22
1:00-2:00 Spotlight on Charlaine Harris— Author and Comic-Con special guest Charlaine Harris gathered a huge fan base with her novels and stories featuring her characters mystery-solving librarian Aurora Teagarden; Shakespeare, Arkansas resident Lily Bard; and the telepathic barmaid who befriends vampires, werewolves, and various other odd creatures, Sookie Stackhouse. Once Sookie and company moved to the small screen with HBO's True Blood, Harris entered the superstar realm. Be a part of the very first Spotlight panel devoted to Charlaine and hear what she has to say about what comes next for Sookie and everyone else! Room 6Bcf
3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Jenette Kahn— For 27 years Comic-Con special guest Jenette Kahn steered the course for DC Comics as its president and publisher, the...
Are you going to Comic-Con in San Diego? Don't miss these panels about chicks in sci-fi, horror, and fantasy.
Thursday, July 22
1:00-2:00 Spotlight on Charlaine Harris— Author and Comic-Con special guest Charlaine Harris gathered a huge fan base with her novels and stories featuring her characters mystery-solving librarian Aurora Teagarden; Shakespeare, Arkansas resident Lily Bard; and the telepathic barmaid who befriends vampires, werewolves, and various other odd creatures, Sookie Stackhouse. Once Sookie and company moved to the small screen with HBO's True Blood, Harris entered the superstar realm. Be a part of the very first Spotlight panel devoted to Charlaine and hear what she has to say about what comes next for Sookie and everyone else! Room 6Bcf
3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Jenette Kahn— For 27 years Comic-Con special guest Jenette Kahn steered the course for DC Comics as its president and publisher, the...
- 7/20/2010
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
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