SONS OF ANARCHY’S Titus Welliver in POWERS
If you want to add a little extra pizzazz to your production just hire Titus Welliver, which is exactly what FX did for their Powers pilot. AOL TV confirmed Welliver was cast as someone called Triphammer, a role which could become recurring if the pilot is picked up for series. Triphammer is described as a [...]
Supernatural’s Alona Tal in FX’s Powers
Alona Tal might be showing up again as Jo Harvelle on Supernatural, but she will definitely be making her presence known on the new FX superhero show, Powers. Tal recently shared the news on Twitter, saying, “I want you all to be the first to know I am a part of a new pilot for [...]
Carly Foulkes – T-Mobile to POWERS Retro Girl
The cast of FX’s Powers is fast coming together. Jason Patric and Lucy Punch were cast as Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim respectively, two detectives who work exclusively on cases involving “powers”, people who have superpowers. Now we have news that the series has found its Retro Girl in Miss Carly Foulkes. Now if that [...]
FX’s Powers Casts Jason Patric as Christian Walker
FX has cast its leading actor for its upcoming adaptation of comic book series Powers. Jason Patric will star as homicide detective Christian Walker who specializes in solving cases involving people with superpowers, known as “powers”. FX’s John Landgraf spoke about the casting of Patric and compared the casting choice to the series’ long development, [...]
Bailee Madison Cast in FX’s Powers
11-year old Bailee Madison first appeared on camera when she was only two weeks old. Her first major film role was the 2006 film, Lonely Hearts. Flash forward to the present and Madison has been cast in the upcoming FX pilot, Powers. Powers is based on the comic book series of the same name, written [...]
Charles S. Dutton in FX’s POWERS
Powers, that critically acclaimed graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, is being adapted for the FX network. We’re sure you’ve heard by now. We have been following developments right here at BoomTron. If you’ve never picked up an issue of Powers, you really aught to check it out. There’s a tone [...]
Kyle Chandler Ready for FX’s POWERS?
Even though critics raved about the show, Friday Night Lights never seemed to find its audience. That could be one major reason Kyle Chandler has been really picky when it comes to new offers, but another broadcast pilot thinks it has what it takes to get his attention. TVLine brings word that Chandler is being [...]
POWERS by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming a Go at FX
It’s been a long road through the development process but FX finally gave the green light to a new project called Powers, according to Deadline. The new show, based on a graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, follows two detectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, in a world where superpowers are [...]
Alias AKA Jessica Jones set for Twilight Treatment on ABC
Marvel Comics is coming to ABC and the screenwriter for the Twilight movies is the person who’s making it happen, according to the folks at Variety. Melissa Rosenberg is no stranger to page-to-screen adaptations, having written the screenplays for all the movies in the Twilight Saga, and now she’s flexing her writing muscles for AKA [...]
Back Matter Matters – A Study In Commitment
It is a story in words and pictures; that’s comic, kids. That’s what the companies sell, that’s what we buy. But I always want more, and I don’t think I’m asking for too much. There are some comics out there that offer you just a little more bang for your buck and I know I [...]
Avengers #1 – Preview (Heroic Age!)
The Marvel flaghship enters the Heroic Age, with Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr. bringing us the story that has ton of options for cover preferences with Romita Jr., John Romita Sr., and Marko Djurdjevic each delivering the goods! We have a preview for you from Avengers#1, which hits stores on Wednesday, May 19th. [...]
New Avengers #64 – Preview
“Hood’s secret relationship with Norman Osborn” and “stunning outcome” sounds kinky so I had to pick New Avengers#64 to preview. The Marvel (comic book) flagship title brought to us by the creative team of Brian Michael Bendis & Stuart Immonen. Get this issue when it hits shops April 28th. Issue Synopsis – THE STORY: SIEGE [...]
