Syfy is delving into the world of fantasy with a new TV series based on the epic poem "Beowulf."
According to Entertainment Weekly, the logline for the new series is an "adaptation of the classic epic poem that further examines the hero's rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel." Considering there's plenty of fodder already in the 3,000-line Old English tale, it's easy to see how Syfy expanding the world would allow a great TV series to unfold.
With shows like "Merlin" well received by fans, it's easy to see the space "Beowulf" could hold in the television landscape. This new series will be written by Matt Greenberg (best known for the films "1408" and "Reign of Fire") and producers Greenburg, Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira.
Previously Syfy made a TV movie called "Grendel" in 2007. "Beowulf" has also been brought to the big...
According to Entertainment Weekly, the logline for the new series is an "adaptation of the classic epic poem that further examines the hero's rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel." Considering there's plenty of fodder already in the 3,000-line Old English tale, it's easy to see how Syfy expanding the world would allow a great TV series to unfold.
With shows like "Merlin" well received by fans, it's easy to see the space "Beowulf" could hold in the television landscape. This new series will be written by Matt Greenberg (best known for the films "1408" and "Reign of Fire") and producers Greenburg, Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira.
Previously Syfy made a TV movie called "Grendel" in 2007. "Beowulf" has also been brought to the big...
- 11/14/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Syfy has begun development of a TV series adaptation of the Old English epic poem "Beowulf".
The classic poem follows a 5th century Scandinavian hero who agrees to help of the king whose hall has come under attack by a cave-dwelling Viking-slaying monster Grendel.
Beowulf mortally wounds Grendel, only later to engage in fierce battle with Grendel's mother. This series take is said to "further examine the hero’s rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel"
Matt Greenberg ("1408," "Reign of Fire") will write the script, while Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Matt Greenberg, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira will executive produce.
Source: EW...
The classic poem follows a 5th century Scandinavian hero who agrees to help of the king whose hall has come under attack by a cave-dwelling Viking-slaying monster Grendel.
Beowulf mortally wounds Grendel, only later to engage in fierce battle with Grendel's mother. This series take is said to "further examine the hero’s rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel"
Matt Greenberg ("1408," "Reign of Fire") will write the script, while Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Matt Greenberg, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira will executive produce.
Source: EW...
- 11/14/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
There are times to this very day when I wake up in a cold sweat due to my exposure to that horrid CGI telling of Beowulf that Robert Zemeckis crapped out several years ago. I blame that damned Austin Powers-like hide the salami scene. In any event...
According to Deadline, Syfy has put in development "Beowulf," a drama series adaptation of the classic Old English epic poem that further examines the hero’s rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel.
The project, produced by Omni, is being written by Matt Greenberg (1408), who will executive produce with Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Andrew Cosby, and Paulo de Oliveira.
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According to Deadline, Syfy has put in development "Beowulf," a drama series adaptation of the classic Old English epic poem that further examines the hero’s rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel.
The project, produced by Omni, is being written by Matt Greenberg (1408), who will executive produce with Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Andrew Cosby, and Paulo de Oliveira.
Well, it can't be worse than that 2007 mess, can it? Don't answer that.
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- 11/13/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Syfy’s newest project stems from one of the oldest pieces of literature available, Beowulf. The development project, from Universal Cable Productions, is an adaptation of the classic epic poem that will follow the titular hero’s rise to power against the monster Grendel. Also read: Syfy’s ’12 Monkeys’ Pilot Casts Stars, Sets Showrunner and Director Universal Cable Productions and Omni will co-distribute, with Omni serving as the project’s production company. 2007′s “1408″ writer Matt Greenberg will pen the script and executive produce. Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira will join him with exec producer credits.
- 11/13/2013
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Vikings could be coming to Syfy. The cable network is working on a TV series version of the Old English epic poem Beowulf.
For those who weren’t (cruelly) assigned the 3,000-line poem in school (or watched Robert Zemeckis’ 2007 animated Cliff Notes film version of the story), Beowulf is the tale of a 5th century Scandinavian hero who agrees to help of the king of the Danes, whose hall has been under attack by a cave-dwelling Viking-slaying monster. The official logline: “Adaptation of the classic epic poem that further examines the hero’s rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel.
For those who weren’t (cruelly) assigned the 3,000-line poem in school (or watched Robert Zemeckis’ 2007 animated Cliff Notes film version of the story), Beowulf is the tale of a 5th century Scandinavian hero who agrees to help of the king of the Danes, whose hall has been under attack by a cave-dwelling Viking-slaying monster. The official logline: “Adaptation of the classic epic poem that further examines the hero’s rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel.
- 11/13/2013
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Syfy has put in development Beowulf a drama series adaptation of the classic Old English epic poem that further examines the hero’s rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel. The project, produced by Omni, is being written by Matt Greenberg (1408) who will executive produce with Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira. Omni and Universal Cable Prods. serve as co-distributors. Beowulf, considered one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, had a big-screen adaptation with Robert Zemeckis’ 2007 motion capture film. Greenberg, repped by UTA, Magnolia and Jason Sloane, has Legendary’s The Seventh Son coming out.
- 11/13/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
"1408's" Matt Greenberg will pen the project for the network via Universal Cable Productions.
Syfy is prepping to explore one of the oldest poems in literature.
The network is teaming with 1408 writer Matt Greenberg to adapt Beowulf, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The development project, from Universal Cable Productions, is described as an adaptation of the classic epic poem that further examines the hero's rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel.
Universal Cable Productions and Omnifilm Entertainment will co-distribute the project, with the latter serving as the production company on the drama. Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Matt Greenberg, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira are on board to executive produce.
Photos: Faces of Fall TV 2013
The Old English poem, which is cited as one of the most important works in literature, originated between the 8th and 11th century. Beowulf was previously adapted for the big screen in...
Syfy is prepping to explore one of the oldest poems in literature.
The network is teaming with 1408 writer Matt Greenberg to adapt Beowulf, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The development project, from Universal Cable Productions, is described as an adaptation of the classic epic poem that further examines the hero's rise to power and his feud with the monster Grendel.
Universal Cable Productions and Omnifilm Entertainment will co-distribute the project, with the latter serving as the production company on the drama. Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik, Matt Greenberg, Andrew Cosby and Paulo de Oliveira are on board to executive produce.
Photos: Faces of Fall TV 2013
The Old English poem, which is cited as one of the most important works in literature, originated between the 8th and 11th century. Beowulf was previously adapted for the big screen in...
- 11/13/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC Universal Television Studio is restructuring its management ranks, displacing two executives who oversaw its cable programming. The studio is merging the separate teams it maintained to oversee broadcast and cable programming in the current and development areas. That will mean Paulo De Oliveira is out as senior vp cable programming, but he is segueing into a new role as an independent producer. Also departing, though not immediately, is vp cable programming Lucia Cottone. A third cable-minded executive, Richard Rothstein, will remain and be reassigned. NBC Uni TV declined comment.
- 8/24/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The executive pieces have fallen into place at NBC Universal Television, the combined TV production division formed after the completion of the merger between NBC and Universal last month. As expected, NBC Studios' Shelley McCrory has been named senior vp comedy development (HR 5/13). NBC's Katherine Pope has returned to the studio side as senior vp drama development, while USA Cable Entertainment's Paulo De Oliveira will serve as senior vp cable programs. In other appointments, Universal Network TV veteran Charles Engel will retain his executive vp programming title at the new entity; Jerry DiCanio of NBC Studios has been named head of production; Rick Olshansky of the Endeavor talent agency has been named executive vp business affairs; Universal TV Prods.' Nancy Perkins will serve as senior vp casting; and vp Curt King has been tapped to head publicity for the studio.
- 6/14/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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