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Alien: Earth Heralds Return of Broadcast Science Fiction Scripted Series at San Diego Comic-Con 2025!
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As we prepare for San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and although we have shifted to streaming service science fiction series, TeamWHR is pleased to announce that broadcast television is returning to original series. This subsequent to no new cable or network series on broadcast television for two years.

Of interest, such series dominated broadcast television for three decades, many of which we have reported on since 2008 when this website was created to analyze and review over thirty television programs here and on our archived websites listed on the right sidebar.

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Over and above the more than one hundred (103) entertainment conventions, and hundreds of interviews across over thirty websites, we also analyzed fictional dramas such as Mayans MC and Body of Proof because science fiction celebrities starred in them. We also analyzed many dozens of movies at our dedicated Movie Magic website until deciding to post films and TCM Film Festival movie analysis here to focus solely on conventions, scripted series and interviews for each of the same.

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The science fiction series we started with was Stargate at conventions subsequent to working with MGM Studios on their official website. In 2009 WormholeRiders News Agency we expanded our coverage analyzing episodes of Agents of Shield, Alcatraz, Alphas, Being Human, Caprica, Chuck, Continuum, Dark Matter, Day of the Dead, Debris, Defiance, Destination Truth, Dracula, Eureka, Falling Skies, Flashforward, Fringe, Haven, Helix, Hollywood Treasure, Killjoys, La Brea, Primeval New World, Revolution, Sanctuary, Stargate, Supernatural, Terra Nova, The Event, The Expanse, The Neighbors, Treadstone, Vampire Diaries, Van Helsing, V Series, and Warehouse 13.

The Back Story:

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When the latest consolidation of the entertainment industry began in 2017 with the Comcast NBC Universal merger, we ceased opening dedicated websites for each new series and began moving popular series posts from thousands published over the past seventeen years to our main blog here.

The entertainment industry consolidation has continued unabated sometimes with less than desired results. Facing significant financial losses, particularly in California and Canada where many programs are produced, the top thirty firms in the industry have lost 540 billion in value resulting in tens of thousands of job losses that continued with the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike where 17,000 losses were reported in California. Additionally recent direct losses of over six (6) billion dollars on projects since the strike have been reported. This was caused by several factors including a failure to produce series acceptable to audiences, the labor strike, and a shift in audience viewing habits towards streaming services. All of these factors led to reduced broadcast television science fiction production levels.

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The good news is that the trend for science fiction scripted series on broadcast television is beginning a modest comeback this year with the renewal of The Ark for a third season, set to return to SYFY in 2026. 2025 dovetailed this news with new series that debuted this year. As a result of studios and networks rehiring creative talent instead of misguided executive’s dictating what programs and series will be created, more good news is expected with streaming services producing the lions share of scripted science fiction programs.

Best of all, as delineated below, of the three new broadcast network science fiction scripted series, one is featured in a fabulous panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 that begins on July 25, 2025!

Alien: Earth:

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Alien: Earth is a fantastic new scripted science fiction (prequel) series based on the original 1979 Alien movie. Created by Noah Hawley for FX Networks / Hulu, Alien: Earth stars Sydney Chandler as Wendy, Alex Lawther as CJ, Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Essie Davis as Dame Silvia, Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, Kit Young as Tootles, Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, Babou Ceesay as Morrow and a large supporting cast.

The prequel series takes place in the year 2120, two years before the events of the original film Alien film that took place in the year 2122. Alien: Earth is set some 22 years before Alien: Romulus (2024) which was set in 2142, 59 years before Aliens (1986) and 59 years before Alien 3 (1992) which took place in the year 2179.
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Perhaps a disappointment to franchise admirers, it has been confirmed by Hawley that the events which took place in the prequel movies Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017) will be ignored. This has raised questions about the Alien franchise canon when a spaceship crash lands on Earth in 2120 just prior to the events that transpired in the original Alien movie.

Nevertheless, we here at TeamWHR are excited about Alien: Earth as a series, and are eagerly looking forward to the panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, the special Alien Earth Wreckage exhibit at the convention, and the exiting series broadcast premiere August 12, 2025!
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Nautilus:

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Nautilus creator James Dormer chose Village Roadshow Studios for filming the series in Oxenford, Queensland, Australia for AMC in the United States. The series is a prequel to the famous Walt Disney movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954). The prequel is based on the 1869 novel by Jules Verne that explores the back story of the infamous Captain Nemo originally portrayed by acting legend James Mason.

Nautilus features a huge ensemble main cast starring Shazad Latif as the younger version of Captain Nemo, Georgia Flood as Humility Lucas, Céline Menville as Loti, Luke Arnold as Captain Billy Millais, Jacob Collins-Levy as Youngblood, Kayden Price as Blaster, Benedict Hardie as Edward Cuff, Arlo Green as Turan, Tyrone Ngatai as Kai, Ling Cooper Tang as Suyin, Pacharo Mzembe as Boniface Adamu, Ashan Kumar as Ranbir Lodhari, Damien Garvey as Director Crawley, Cameron Cuffe as Algernon Pitt, and Andrew Shaw as Jiacomo.

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The episodes are well produced with practical as well as computer generated special effects making the story quite enjoyable. The remote areas of Australia also adds to the realism of this origin story about Captain Nemo and his legendary submarine, the Nautilus.

In the series we learn that Captain Nemo is an Indian prince robbed of his family birthright who was made a prisoner of the infamous East India Company that has stolen his ideas, property and forced to build the Nautilus or face death.
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Bent on revenge against the corrupt United Kingdom East India Company, young Captain Nemo escapes the prison, steals the Nautilus from the East India Company (EIC) and sets sail with a diverse crew on board.

The theft of the awesome first of it’s kind high technology submarine angers EIC Director Crawley and his aide who vow to hunt down Captain Nemo to take back the Nautilus.

Subsequent to escaping, Captain Nemo and his band of heroes adventures find our heroes battling the evil East India Company Dreadnought battleship while viewers revel in the discovery of fabulous underwater worlds!
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The Librarians: The Next Chapter:

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The Librarians: The Next Chapter creators are John Rogers and show runner Dean Devlin featured on the TNT Network. Devlin is well known for Stargate (1994) as well as science fiction movies and television series including Independence Day (1996), The Triangle (2005) miniseries, The Librarians (original movies / series) and Leverage Redemption for a total of over 40 other beloved highly successful efforts including The Ark.

The Librarians: The Next Chapter represents the third true scripted science fiction series to be released on broadcast television in 2025. Currently running on TNT Networks, the series is produced by Electric Entertainment which offers the series on their streaming service, available commercial free for paid subscribers.

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This superb series is nearing the end of it’s first season twelve episode run representing a move by Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) that echoes their recent announcement to return creative control to content producers subsequent to the merger of the conglomerate now producing outstanding desirable results.

We here at WormholeRiders News Agency applaud WBD for making this move that has resulted in rehiring content creators in a bottoms up instead of top down management style. The Librarians: The Next Chapter is a continuation of The Librarians movies and television series that were originally broadcast on the now defunct television broadcast network The CW. Once the home of many science fiction and teen drama shows, CW is now a streaming service under the Nexstar Media Group jointly owned by WBD and Paramount Global.

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The Librarians: The Next Chapter opened with the return of beloved Christian Kane as the legendary Jacob Stone from the popular 2014 to 2018 Librarians series. Also starring is Jessica Green as Charlie Cornwall. Fans will recall Ms. Green from the four season successful series The Outpost (2018-2021) was executive produced by Mr. Devlin. Featuring a large ensemble cast that includes Callum McGowan as Vikram Chamberlain, Olivia Morris as Lysa Pascal, Bluey Robinson as Conner Green, Caroline Loncq as Elaine Astolat, Adnan Haskovic as General Bogdan Gregor, admirers of The Ark have been delighted to see Paul Leonard Murray as Dr. Frederic Stanaris, Pavle Jerinic as Petar Blagojevic, and Jadran Malkovich as Guy Leroy in guest starring roles.
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The series features Rachel Olschan and Noah Wyle as Executive Producers. Viewers will recall Wyle from the original 2004 movie that kicked off the franchise and Olschan from The Ark. Additionally viewers have enjoyed the writing of The Ark’s Rebecca Rosenberg and the directing of Sandra Mitrovic, Milan Todorovic, and Orsi Nagypal, all featured Directors from The Ark.

The continuation series features time travel from a past Librarian. Returning to what used to be his castle, Vikram Chamberlain discovers it is now a a museum, which in turn causes him to accidentally unleash magic across the world. The Librarians: The Next Chapter is a popular series that we enjoy each week and we are pleased with the fact that this superb science series has already been renewed for a second season!
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We had hoped all three series would be featured at SDCC, but due to studio tight budgets, that will not be the case. Nevertheless we look forward to Press Rooms and Panels that will be featured at San Diego Comic-Con in next week. In the meantime, please feel free to share this article with your friends, co-workers and or your family!

We look forward to you visiting our dedicated review and analysis web site here in the future! Or as many of our readers and visitors often do, visit TeamWHR on X, or visit me on Twitter by clicking the text links or images avatars in this news story. I and TeamWHR look forward to Seeing You on The Other Side!“

Thank you.

Best Regards,

Kenn of #TeamWHR
July 16, 2025
Silo Seven and Eight – Let’s Hope It’s Not Too Late!

Welcome back Silo Science Fiction Lovers,

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Silo season two has brought science fiction excitement to viewers again thanks Apple TV to the talented AMC Executive Production Team of Graham Yost (series creator), Remi Aubuchon, Fred Golan, Nina Jack, Morten Tyldum, Ingrid Escajeda, Michael Dinner, Rebecca Ferguson, each have brought the work of Hugh Howey’s to life on our screens the past two seasons

Outperforming the expectations of TeamWHR, we are pleased that the series has been renewed for a third and fourth seasons to dovetail the trilogy of novels (Wool, Shift, and Dust) by Howey. What is especially nice about Apple TV has ensured that an appropriate ending is mapped out well in advance for each series. This is especially true when compared to the decades of science fiction series on United States broadcast television that sometimes treated viewers like trash, often cancelling series mid stream or without providing an ending worthy of the devotion to their viewers. While some series we covered did receive an appropriate ending seasons, far too often, superb series such as Terra Nova, Alcatraz, Primeval New World, The Event, V Series, and more, did not. Recently the same channel that broadcast Day of the Dead and The Ark left viewers hanging with no satisfactory resolution for either program. Even top rated series such as Stargate Universe and The Expanse (later picked up by Amazon MGM Studios) were cancelled without explanation. Backlash from viewers have sent a message to broadcast networks who have now followed science fiction series to streamers such as Apple TV.

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In season one, the Silo creators familiarized viewers with life in a dystopian post apocalyptic world fleshing out the hierarchy where TPTB (The Powers That Be) of Information Technology (IT) live in absolute luxury at the top of the Silo Eighteen levels. Next in terms of relative power are the Judicial and Law Enforcement divisions designed to keep the worker class of Mechnical and Agriculture kept in virtual slavery. Anyone suspected of bucking the situation or arguing with TPTB is falsely promoted to become a viewing portal “Cleaner”, is sent outside in defective hazmat suit, and die.

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The hero of the series, Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) is driven to investigate the mysterious death of her lover. Her investigation reveals a conspiracy that ends up with her being promoted to “Sheriff” that ultimate leads to Juliette being sent outside. Juliette escapes her death when allies provide her with proper hazmat suit sealing tape that allows Juliette to find that other Silo’s exist as she explored Silo Seventeen.

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As season two began after Juliette went “Outside”, we learn that the Silo Eighteen inhabitants have been lied to for decades leading to a brewing rebellion. Based on the book series, there are fifty Silo’s one for each of the United States, formed by a Unites States Government directive in 2049.

Conversely, when Juliette witnesses an expanse of Silo’s like her own and that Silo Seventeen did rebel before meeting a survivor, viewers know there is much more to learn. Escaping outside, Silo Seventeen inhabitants. all unprotected were killed by the toxic atmosphere. As they superb story proceeds, we will also learn that some residents suspect that rebellion has occurred in the past in Silo Eighteen and are about to burst upon their reality.

Solo might be hesitant to show you inside his vault, but Steve Zahn is more than happy to give you the grand tour.#Silo Season 2 — Now Streaming pic.twitter.com/lr3jKEGAgM

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The Dive:

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The seventh episode directed by Michael Dinner and written by Katherine DiSavino provides focus is on several story arc details. First, we are with Miscreant Mayor Holland (Tim Robbins) who is in a state of panic over the rising level of tension in Silo Eighteen. Having recruited Lukas Kyle (Avi Nash) as his “Shadow” or protector, Lukas is sent on a mission to decipher the code left by a person known as Salvador Quinn with books stored in a secret vault known as “The Legacy”. Here Lukas finds enough clues related to a numeric code based upon page numbers to begin the decryption process which will be revealed in the next episode.

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Second, Knox (Shane McRae) and Shirley Campbell (Remmie Milner) continue on their mission to turn more people against Holland after he locked up Carla McLain (Clare Perkins) unjustly.

Recently promoted to Judge, from Sheriff, Robert Sims (Common) also has growing serious doubts about the trustworthiness of Mayor Holland despite Sims many years of loyalty to Holland..

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Third, Sheriff Billings (Chinaza Uche) pursues his investigation into the odd occurrences that include blocking entire sections “down below” from being able to visit the upper levels subsequent to food sent to the lower levels being poisoned. The investigation reveals that someone from the upper level of the hierarchy were directly involved.

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Lastly, per the name of the episode “The Dive”, Juliette agrees to help Silo Seventeen’s enigmatic character Solo (Steve Zahn) fix a pump to drain his from flooding which threatens his life. To do so Juliette must undertake a dangerous dive to repair the malfunctioning pump.

Nearly drowning in the process, Juliette suffers further from returning to the surface too quickly. Once she recovers from “The Bends” or decompression sickness, Juliette discovers that Solo is missing with traces of blood where he was standing when she performed “The Dive” to fix the pump system.

The Book Of Quinn:

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Written by Remi Aubuchon and directed by Amber Templemore, this episode reveals that Solo is not alone in Silo Seventeen and that Miscreant Mayor Holland resorts to subterfuge to turn off a mechanical pump to meet with Martha Walker (Harriet Walter). Using threats and blackmail Holland forces Walker to spy for him to put down the pending rebellion or Holland will harm her lover Carla.

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Meanwhile Judge Robert Sims has learned about Mayor Holland’s secret mission concerning Salvador Quinn’s code that Lukas Kyle has figured out. Using his wife Camille (Alexandria Riley), Judge Sims convinces Rick Amundsen (Christian Ochoa Lavernia) to reveal why the Mayor is obsessed Salvador Quinn’s life Sims embarks on war with Holland attempting to lure Lukas to his side by revealing that as soon as Holland gets what he wants, Lukas will be sent back to serve out his life in hard labor within the mines of Silo Eighteen. Lukas takes the message to heart while continuing to learn the significance of Salvador Quinn’s code.

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This leads Lukas to a man named Terrance Penbrook (Stuart Milligan), who remembers Quinn was a former head of IT who burned all evidence 100 years ago of rebellions that occurred 140 years ago. This factor maintained peace in Silo Eighteen until the recent uprisings.

Penbrook reluctantly reveals that a long time ago, Judge Meadows (Tanya Moodie) sought them out also looking for Quinn’s books. This ties to Meadows being murdered earlier in the season by Holland after she obtained Salvador Quinn’s copy of “The Pact”.

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Lukas finds the book containing several underlined sections that Martha also knows about from her association with Judge Meadows. The code that has been decrypted reads, “If you’ve gotten this far, you already know the game is rigged.” The decrypted message can be seen as a warning. The “game” can refer to only the corrupt administration of the Silo Eighteen, which is rigged by the personal priorities of its rulers that include murder and drugging the population to maintain a rebellion free environment.

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The episode winds down when Juliette, upon returning to the surface, learns that her Silo Seventeen friend Solo has disappeared. That is when she finds out that there are more people now inside in Silo Seventeen! She asks an individual about Solo, who tells her that Solo is dead. Juliette must find Solo since he has her hazmat suit needed to return to Silo Eighteen to save it’s 10,000 inhabitants from a useless rebellion. When pressing the mysterious person for answers, he shoots Juliette with an arrow despite defending herself. Suddenly two more people show up. Juliette surmises that they came from another Silo looking for supplies?

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At this juncture, what is not revealed is the motive of these three new characters. Even if they are searching for resources, it is troubling that they are so hostile.

Juliette decides they may useful if she can convince them that she is not their enemy, only seeking to return to her own friends and family setting up the final two episodes of season two, episode none “The Safeguard” and episode ten “Into The Fire” when we will learn more about Solo and his past that created his fate!

Questions to consider:
Will Lukas join Judge Sims now that he has uncovered the truth?
Will Juliette find Solo and her hazmat suit or was he really killed?
Who are the three new characters and where did they come from?
Can the growing rebellion in Silo Eighteen be stopped or is it inevitable?

We will be back soon to complete our analysis of Silo season two in the future. In the meantime, please feel free to share this article with your friends, co-workers and or your family!

We look forward to you visiting our dedicated review and analysis web site here in the future! Or as many of our readers and visitors often do, visit TeamWHR on X, or visit me on Twitter by clicking the text links or images avatars in this news story. I and TeamWHR look forward to Seeing You on The Other Side!“

Thank you.

Best Regards,

Kenn of #TeamWHR

January 16, 2025
Silo Four, Five, Six – Who Decides The Future Fate of the Silo’s?
Hello, Silo fans!

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Season two of the Apple TV series has become volatile in these last few episodes. I am happy to hear that this series has been renewed for a third and fourth season.

I am also happy Apple TV and other streaming services have taken up the torch from Netflix with a large quantity of quality television shows that give fans an intelligent choice of science fiction series as we previously reported.

Since a favorite of mine, Fringe (2008 to 2013) ended, and now that The Ark has not been renewed, science fiction shows are no longer being broadcast on network television for the time being in the United States.

Nevertheless, I have enjoyed Silo as well as several streaming science fiction series that I have covered for TeamWHR. I have enjoyed watching these three episodes of Silo and was able to follow the story arc along nicely thanks to the awesome AMC Executive Production Team of Graham Yost (series creator), Remi Aubuchon, Fred Golan, Nina Jack, Morten Tyldum, Ingrid Escajeda, Michael Dinner, Rebecca Ferguson, and of course, Hugh Howey, the author of the fantastic book series.

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The cast itself is terrific, led by Rebecca Ferguson, who I have been a fan of for a while and who can hold her own against heavy hitters, as demonstrated in the current Mission: Impossible franchise.

Tim Robbins, Common, Steve Zahn, and Harriet Walter round out the other actors in the series. Seeing an Academy Award winning actor like Tim Robbins venture into science fiction television is nice, especially considering that he is primarily a movie actor.

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Silo features an excellent supporting cast including Shane McRae as Knox, David Oyelowo as Sheriff Holsten, Billy Postlethwaite as Hank, Iain Glen as Dr. Pete Nichols, Chinaza Uche as Paul Billings, Avi Nash as Lucas Kyle, Remmie Milner as Shirley Campbell, Christian Ochoa Lavernia as Amundsen, Olatunji Ayofe as Teddy, Caitlin Zoz as Kathleen Billings, Tanya Moodie as Judge Mary Meadows, Chipo Chung as Sandy, Angela Yeoh as Deputy Molly Karins, Matt Gomez Hidaka as Cooper, Will Patton as Deputy Marnes, Akie Kotabe as Diego, a return of Amelie Child Villiers as young Juliette, and a superb supporting cast and crews.

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This analysis will be a bit different from my normal routine television reviews. I will review the fourth, fifth, and sixth Silo episodes with a short synopsis of the top aspects of the story arc in each episode.

It will not be an in-depth scene by scene analysis as I usually do, but I will share with you my opinions and observations for the exciting episodes four, five, and six that follows our analysis of season two episodes one, two and three and hope you enjoy my Silo series analysis as much as I do writing it!
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The Harmonium:

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While Juliette (Ferguson) is trying to figure out how to fix her hazmat suit, Solo (Zahn) is tagging along in a way and trying to distract her from her task at hand.

I find Zahn’s character on the spectrum, giving her random facts about elephants and talking about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. I am not sure if all of that is his intention because he is the only one in that silo or if what he is doing is intentional.

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With the episode directed by Aric Avelino and written for the screen by Sal Calleros, both move the story forward to inform the next episodes.

With Holland (Robbins) and Sims (Common) discussing their plan to impeach Judge Meadows (Tanya Moodie) with the hopes of bringing the Silo to a united front, there may be the opposite effect, and chaos may happen.

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Miscreant Mayor Holland has a plan of his own and has a corrupt plan to take even more control over the citizens of the Silo who are on the verge of rebellion. I had read that the character of Holland in the books is the opposite of the actor portraying him. Tim Robbins is a great actor, but another actor closer to Holland’s characteristics should have been cast. Considering his insecurity in life, it would make more sense to me and make what Holland is doing much more sinister.

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Holland’s intentions toward Judge Meadows are nefarious as he “invites” her to his place to try on her new suit. His intentions are not what they seem. Unfortunately, Meadows finds out the hard way that Holland tricks her, and the dinner she ate, which he provided, had poisonous mushrooms. As she lay dying, he tells her that her death will unite the Silo.

Juliette tells Solo about the outside and how she is scared and lonely. No doubt Solo feels he has been alone for some time and can relate. Solo reminds me of a person who wants some company, and when he finds that company, he takes it upon himself to talk and talk about random things that do not make sense.

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Knox (Shane McRae), Shirley (Remmie Milner), and Walker (Walter) go to see Judge Meadows, but only Knox and Shirley enter the room and find Sims there. Once they discover the judge is dead, a knife sticks out of her chest, “The people of the Silo have to take care of themselves,” Holland says to them in the room. Knox and Shirley exit calmly and tell the others to do the same, not to arouse suspicion that something is wrong. Sims lies to the crowd gathered outside Judicial and tells them that Mechanical killed Meadows, hoping to cause a rebellion uprising or riot—justice for his benefit.

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The visuals of the Silo in general are wonderfully done. In specific, the spiral staircase that depicts various levels from down below to “up top” where the ruling IT group with the evil Miscreant Mayor Holland and his cronies work and live are very well done.

However, much of the series is very darkly lit. I assume that is intentional to show the bleak nature of the situation in the Silo, but it can be a bit difficult, in fact rather harsh at times. This often makes it hard to see what is happening in some of the scenes.

Descent:

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With the mob incited in the previous episode by Sims, the mob is looking for Mechanical. Holland goes to visit Sims at his family home. He tells him that he will no longer be his shadow and that because he forced Holland’s hand, which led to the judge’s demise, Sims will now oversee the Judicial and become the new judge. There is a bounty for Knox and Shirley, one thousand credits each. That is enough incentive for the people of the silo to act. With Sims now judge, his priorities shift, although he has no idea that his wife Camille (Alexandria Riley) has a hand in helping Knox and Shirley hide. It is unclear if Camille would turn Knox and Shirley over or if she had other ulterior motives in mind. The director, Amber Templemore, and writer, Jenny DeArmitt, help move the story further into the chaos we see in the rest of the episode.

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Holland is unhappy when hearing that Camille was spotted with the fugitives, but he has other plans. He recruits Lukas Kyle (Avi Nash) to help decipher the hard drive Juliette and Lukas had worked on together. Although Juliette never revealed to Lukas what she saw on the hard drive, Lukas is tasked with trying to piece together what was left of it. Lukas helping Holland is the catalyst for Kyle getting some time from his sentence in the mine. What Kyle discovers is love letters from Salvador Quinn to his wife. Holland’s reaction to hearing that made me wonder if he knew who Quinn was. It was also discovered that there are tunnels in their silo, but do not know where they lead. Holland keeps Lukas on to help figure out what those tunnels are for and where they might lead.

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Sheriff Billings (Chinaza Uche) is suspicious of all the chaos and the sudden change in Sim’s role.

With Hank (Billy Postlethwaite), Billings discovers that Kennedy (Rick Gomez) is still alive and hiding in Mechanical. Kennedy convinces Billings that he knows all the “dirty secrets” of the silo and more and will tell him everything if he can get him some help for the bullet lodged in his shoulder.

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While searching through the remains of an old silo to repair her hazmat suit, Juliette comes across some evidence that Solo may not be who he says he is. She finds a picture of Solo and Tiny, but the picture looks nothing like who she thinks Solo is.

When Juliette confronts Solo about what she sees, he berserk and tells her he is the IT shadow. With Solo leaving Juliette alone, she continues to find a helmet to help fix her suit. She eventually finds one, but with her injured arm now in a full-blown infection, she collapses.
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Barricades:

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This is the shortest of the three episodes I reviewed, just forty-five minutes. Holland knows more about what is happening than he lets on. Everything is “going as planned,” from the contaminated food to the barricade’s chaos. He wants Kyle to determine what that cryptic message is on Juliette’s hard drive. What does the code mean? And what does that mean for the Silo?

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With Amundsen (Christian Ochoa Lavernia) not doing his job correctly, the barricade gets pushed to 120, allowing Mechanical to get the needed food. This may pose a problem for Holland, but it is only temporary. Diego (Akie Kotabe) meets with Sims and tells him that Mechanical has a saw that can cut through concrete. I assume that this fact is or will be significant in the upcoming episodes. Undoubtedly, that info will throw the proverbial monkey wrench in Holland’s plans. The director Michael Dinner and writer Jeffery Wang, worked together to keep the tension taut in this episode.

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Sims is out of the loop and shares his concern with his wife Camille. They decide to cooperate, at least for the time being. Judge Sims then goes to warn Holland about what Mechanical is planning on doing.

Next, when Judge Sims sees Lukas Kyle in Holland’s office, he knows something is wrong because Lukas Kyle was sentenced to harsh punishment. Lukas should be in the mines serving his sentence, not helping Miscreant Mayor Holland.

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Instead Lukas therefore continues to decipher the code embedded in the hard drive but cannot quite get all of it and needs more information.

Upon hearing this, Mayor Holland immediately makes Lukas Kyle his shadow with privileges including access to “The Vault”. I am sure that since Solo was in “The Vault” in his own Silo that more of this will be explained in later episodes.

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Patrick Kennedy explained to Billings that when Juliette Nichols was on the run, the computer went down, and it was not a system reboot like he thought it was, but something else he could not explain.

Again, I assume this will come into play in later episodes. With that information, Billings finds Martha, Knox and Shirley and asks them what happened to Meadows. Upon learning the truth, he attempts to confront Holland about what he discovered, but Holland cuts off all communications. He tells Hank, “I do not stand with Judge, the mayor, or you. I stand with the law.”

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In the final minutes of this episode, we finally see Juliette as she wakes up in bed. With Solo’s help, as he tends to her wound, she does not waste any time and wants to return with the helmet she found to repair her suit. However, Solo has other plans in mind. Juliette knows that she must help Solo stop the water from rising or it will eventually kill him. We will have to wait and see exactly what Juliette decides to do in the next episode titled “The Dive”.

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Will Juliette help Solo in exchange for getting an undamaged hazmat suit, or will something else happen? I hope that what happens in the next few episodes helps fans piece together what the powers that be have in store for the Silo and what Juliette’s fate will be. I am sure those who read the books know where the series is going, but the writers may take a few liberties and change a bit of the story. I guess we will have to wait and see as we look forward to seeing the creators and cast at San Diego Comic-Con in 2025.

Thanks to Kenn for video and image embedding for my feature article and many thanks to you for visiting WormholeRiders News Agency. Kenn will be back in the near future for Team WHR with more on Silo analysis. Join us as we prepare for the excitement in the new year when I visit the Turner Classic Movie Film Festival 2025 in April and in July when Kenn and I visit San Diego Comic-Con 2025!

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Until next time,

Regards,

Lori
December 30, 2024
What Does It All Mean? – Netflix – Apple TV – AMC – Peacock Streaming Bundles and What Happened to Network TV Original Science Fiction Content Like Stargate?
Fellow Science Fiction Television Series Enthusiasts,

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Have you ever pondered the fate of science fiction TV shows on regular television networks? Streaming has now become the preferred mode of consumption. In the past, we enjoyed shows like Star Trek, the original Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Lost in Space, and Land of the Lost, all broadcast on network television. While it was delightful to tune in on a specific day of the week to catch our favorite science fiction stories, this is apparently nearly no more as TeamWHR reported recently.

Streaming giants like Apple TV+, Peacock, and Netflix are now leading the way in offering science fiction shows to fans. It is a fact that the number of science fiction shows pales in comparison to the abundance of cop, doctor, and reality shows that have long dominated streaming apps. These shows have always been the norm for network television, making it a tough environment for new scripted science fiction shows to break through. Even when we do get a new science fiction show, it often struggles to gain the same popularity as the more generic, cookie-cutter shows. In this article we will discuss our favorite streaming series with a fond look back at the good old days of science fiction on network television in the United States.

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Shows like Fringe, Farscape, and Firefly were captivating science fiction series that garnered devoted followers but faced challenges due to their ratings. Despite their compelling storylines and high production values, these shows struggled to capture a broader audience. Audiences were primarily familiar with the iconic franchises of Star Trek on television and Star Wars in film. As a result, other science fiction shows found it challenging to resonate with viewers beyond the established realms of these two celebrated series.

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The rise of streaming services has brought about significant changes for science fiction scripted shows. Once exclusive to regular television networks, these shows now have a new home on popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Apple TV. This shift has led to increased budgets and more compelling story lines for us, that science fiction series enthusiasts enjoy. With tech giants entering the arena, the genre is experiencing a revival. Despite the occasional unsuccessful endeavor, the future of SciFi on streaming platforms looks promising, and we can look forward to more innovative and captivating shows in the years to come:

Netflix:

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This streaming service had been late to the game to produce original science fiction series. This was a result of focusing on movies and licensing content from other entertainment studios. Additionally, Netflix mistakes were often caused by poor choices in producing questionable political propaganda programs that turned off viewers.

Netflix wisely changed their offerings beginning in 2016 to produce Stranger Things that has particularly captivated audiences and is set to enter its fifth and final season in 2025.

Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, Paul Reiser, Finn Wolfhard with a strong supporting ensemble cast including Sean Astin. Stranger Things is one of the lucky series that have survived the dreaded wave of cancellations recently affecting many science fiction genre shows on network television.
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Original high quality science fiction series have been rare, with many current shows adaptations of existing source material. A standout in the genre was Fringe, which brought a fresh and original concept to the screen. While it explored familiar science fiction themes, it added a darker twist and more profound meaning, setting it apart from its counterparts. Despite facing challenges in its final seasons, dedicated fans rallied to secure a short final season, highlighting the immense impact of fans on the success of the scripted science fiction series. This rarity of original content makes us appreciate the unique and innovative nature of science fiction television shows.

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Scripted science fiction series often face a challenge in presenting original story lines, making it a rare occurrence. While many fans gravitate towards common themes in these shows, deviating from the norm can lead to uncertainty among the general television audience. When a science fiction show gets canceled by a network, it usually spells the end of the series. However, the rise of streaming platforms and vocal fan bases has changed this narrative.

Shows like The Expanse have been able to find a new lease on life, with the opportunity to be revived and complete their final seasons. This was evident when The Expanse, initially canceled by the SYFY network, was later revived by Amazon MGM Studios on Prime Video highlighting the power of dedicated fans and streaming services. This empowerment of the audience is a significant shift in the fate of scripted science fiction shows.

AMC:

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Snowpiercer stars Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Iddo Goldberg and Jennifer Connelly originally airing on TNT, will be revived on AMC and AMC+ a streaming service. After being canceled for financial reasons, it has been saved and given a second chance at AMC.

The show will begin its fourth season soon, which is exciting news for existing fans and potential new ones. It is noteworthy that Snowpiercer is based on a movie from 2013 with the same name starring Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton and Ed Harris.
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Orphan Black Echoes:

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Produced by AMC TV Studios, this series is seen on AMC and AMC+ in the United States. Created by Anna Fishko with episodes directed by John Fawcett, Orphan Black Echoes is a spin off of the original Orphan Black (2013-2017) that Fawcett also directed. This superb new series featured on AMC, Orphan Black Echoes, follows a cloned woman and the women she encounters as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey to determine the mystery of their identities. Starring Krysten Ritter, Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia and featuring a stellar supporting cast, based in part on the hit series Orphan Black starring Tatiana Maslany who is featured in a photograph during the pilot episode of Orphan Black Echoes.
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There is a beloved series that fans have been eagerly hoping to see revived – Stargate SG-1. With a massive fan base and a history of rumors about its return to television, the time seems ripe for Stargate’s comeback. With the proliferation of streaming platforms, there is a real opportunity for Stargate to make a triumphant return.

Given its well-established fan base spanning decades, there’s little doubt that Stargate would face challenges in its revival in 2018 with a streaming series named Stargate Origins. It seems like we are in a waiting game now, anticipating the moment when Stargate will finally make its comeback. This potential for revival with an announcement expected soon, hopefully at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 giving us hope for the future of science fiction shows on streaming service networks.
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Peacock:

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Xfinity (owned by NBC Comcast) has created an exciting new streaming bundle called “Xfinity Streamsaver” that includes entertainment content from Apple TV, Netflix, Peacock and hopefully other streamers such as Paramount Plus and AMC+.

This means that fans of each platform have a fantastic opportunity to explore various series across the streaming world if they have an Xfinity account.

The new streaming bundle allows viewer users to discover new shows they may not have encountered before or have not had the chance to watch.

Apple TV:

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A noteworthy streaming service provider is Apple TV who has created several original scripted science fiction series. One such series is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, developed by Matt Fraction and Chris Black. The series features talented actors such as Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kurt Russell, and Wyatt Russell. Following the massive success of Godzilla Minus One, “Monarch is set after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans. It reveals that monsters are real and follows one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to Monarch.” The first season is worth watching, mainly if you are a Godzilla fan. The success of this series raises hope for the possibility of more Monsterverse original content.
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A recent hit, Dark Matter, not to be confused with Dark Matter (2015-2017) on SYFY, has taken the science fiction world by storm. The captivating SciFi series Dark Matter can be found on Apple TV and was brought to life by creator Blake Crouch, adapted from his novel. The show stars an incredible cast, including Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and Jimmi Simpson.

The story line follows a “physicist in Chicago who finds himself thrust into a parallel version of his own life. He faces the daunting task of fighting to regain his original life and prevent an alternate version of himself from taking over his family.” Since Dark Matter is a standalone story, Apple TV has not announced whether the series will continue. This may be an opportunity to explore the narrative further with an original concept.
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Silo:

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Another hit streaming series on Apple TV is Silo created by Graham Yost. Silo is based on the novel “Wool” by Hugh Howey that is set in a bleak dystopian future where humanity clings to survival deep underground within the confines of a colossal silo.

Starring Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette Nichols, Common as Robert Sims, Tim Robbins as Bernard Holland and Harriet Walter as Martha Walker. In the story arc of season one viewers find Juliette, an engineer tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the death of a colleague uncovering startling secrets that threaten the very fabric of their enclosed world which if larger than it seems!
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Regardless of what happens with any of the current scripted science fiction series we have discussed available on streaming services, there is no doubt that the science fiction genre will continue to thrive including on the streaming service Tubi venturing into original content with ads. Let us hope platforms like Tubi will be at the forefront of new and original content.

I hope that as streaming platforms bundle together, we will see an increase in original content. I am hopeful that the mega studios, with their combined power, will recognize the value of original content. As fans, we deserve it. While we enjoy spinoffs and video game adaptations, original content is always the best source of entertainment. I hope the studios allow proven writers to shine again with original stories.

Well, science fiction series fans keep watching those fantastic shows, and someday we will get the new Stargate series that everyone has been longing for!

Thanks to Kenn for video and image embedding for my Turner Classic Movies Film Festival feature article and many thanks to you for visiting WormholeRiders News Agency. I will be back in the near future with new analysis as Team WHR prepares for San Diego Comic-Con 2024!

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Lori
July 2, 2024
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 – It’s Finally Here and I Am So Excited!
Hello my fellow Comic-Con nerds from around the world!

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It is FINALLY here; we are just four days (as of this post) away from San Diego Comic-Con 2022 in person. That’s right, in person! Team WHR and our many friends will roam the corridors and beloved halls at the San Diego Convention Center once again. It has been three long years since we were able to walk those hallowed halls. I am very excited to be back; there will still be COVID protocols, and some of the significant displays won’t be down there. However, that is okay; we will survive!

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Let’s start with the first day of Comic-Con, July 21, 2022. Some great panels are happening on this day. To start, the mega Hall H program is Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. No word on what cast members will be in attendance, but it does have a pretty impressive cast, Chris Pine, Hugh Grant, Rege-Jean Page, and Michelle Rodriguez. I am not a D&D player, but I can appreciate all those who do. I also understand it because of my love for Stranger Things and how it uses D&D throughout the series.
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The mega Hall H has some great panels for this year’s con. It always does and becomes the most sought-after ticket (wristband) in town. Thursday will also give us Masters of the Universe: 40 Years will be gracing us with the power of Grayskull! I am excited about that panel because I watched that cartoon when I was younger, and the 1987 movie starring the incomparable Dolph Lundgren who is one of my all-time favorite cult movies. Dolph is also going to be there, according to his social media account.

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Moving onto Ballroom 20, the little sister of Hall H will also feature an array of panels. Most of the featured panels are the upcoming big, hopefully, blockbuster series or movies starting in the fall. The Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge of History is “an expansion of the hit film franchise” that originally starred Nicolas Cage (who is not announced as returning to the series) and Justin Bartha who is returning as the much loved character Riley Poole. The series cast of Lisette Olivera, Jake Austin Walker, and Lyndon Smith will be appearing at the panel. The new Apple + series Severance, directed by Ben Stiller, will also be featured. I have not seen the series but have heard incredible things about it.
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Comic-Con is not only about the big blockbuster, mega movies, or series; it also showcases smaller series or comics that are not as well-known but are certainly not less loved. For example, there is a panel about Godzilla from Toho Studios that I would love to see or the thirtieth anniversary of Spawn. The smaller rooms make it easier to see your favorite stars up close as they do not hold as many as the two mega halls. One of the long waited such jewels is Casper Van Dien from Starship Troopers who will headline a panel for his new streaming series, Salvage Marines. I have always been a big fan of his. This wonderful panel will be in the more intimate Room 7ABC in the main convention center featuring Jennifer Wenger, Peter Shinkoda, Kevin Porter, Shane Graham, and Linara Washington. Team WHR suggests you stop by to see him and the cast of this fun new series!
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If you ever found yourself without a ticket to Comic-Con, you can still have fun. There are many off-sites at the back of the Convention Center and across from Petco Park. The Gaslamp is also always festive, with themed restaurants and interactive booths. It is also fun to see all the people dressed in costumes. That is one of my favorite parts of being at Comic-con, seeing all the fantastic, creative, bizarre, obscure costumes people have come up with. I am sure that with the pandemic, people have been able to work on and perfect their ensembles much more. I do not doubt that I will be seeing a horde of The Mandalorian and Grogu floating around.

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Friday and Saturday are always the most prominent days at Comic-Con, not only for the fabled Hall H, but in general across SDCC 2022. Most people come those days because they know the BIG panels happen then. Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, the prequel to The Lord of the Rings, will be in Hall H on Friday. The Walking Dead and Tales of the Walking Dead, Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Continues are the big ones that people will be camping out for to get into Hall H.
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Saturday has Warner Brothers and Marvel Studios panels and one of my favorites, the new AMC series Interview with the Vampire based on Anne Rice’s beloved book.

Another is House of Dragon, the prequel to the popular series Game of Thrones. The significant draw will be Dwayne Johnson bringing the much-anticipated superhero film Black Adam with him. As a result, I will most likely spend most of my day in Hall H on Saturday July 23, 2022!
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With Sunday rounding out that incredible weekend, one of my favorite series will be back again for the third time, Mayans MC will bring most of the cast with them, and I feel a special announcement on whether we will get a fifth season. Another favorite FX Networks series is What We Do in the Shadows which will follow the Mayans MC panel. I am happy to see it is back, and in the mega Hall H, it deserves all the praise. Sundays are also great for getting those last-minute items you have been eyeing all week. Vendors are usually much better with bargains on Sunday so go haggle your heart out.

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I am surprised that a few of the staples typically at Comic-Con won’t be coming this year. For example, there is no Stranger Things panel, Cobra Kai, or The Witcher panel. I think that many studios are not going to risk their talent getting sick, especially if they are in the middle of, or just starting to shoot again. Even though those shows will not be there, there are plenty of other things to keep attendees occupied. Warner Brothers and Fox will not have big booths or signings this year. I am okay with that because it tends to make everything bottleneck and cause more chaos than the vendors room floor already has. I am sure that by 2023 everything will be back to normal, and we can partake in Comic-Con the way we always have in the past.

Well, my friends, that is all for now! The next time you hear from Team WHR, it will be from the convention itself! My excitement is getting more and more as each day comes closer to preview night! Stay tuned for my reviews and pictures from the SDCC 2022!

Thanks to Kenn for video and image embedding for my feature article and many thanks to you for visiting WormholeRiders News Agency. We will be back soon with more analysis about our favorite television series, movies and conventions in this year and beyond!

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Until next time,

Regards,

Lori
July 16, 2022
Van Helsing SDCC: Neil LaBute, Mike Frislev and Chad Oakes at Comic-Con, a Superb Series Worthy of Renewal!
Welcome back Van Helsing lovers, WormholeRiders and Vampires all around the World!

SDCC 2017 Van Helsing Press Room Chad Oakes, Neil LaBute and Mike Frislev

Team WHR concludes our Van Helsing SDCC 2017 coverage featuring our interview with the series creator Neil LaBute, and co-chairmen of Nomadic Pictures, Mike Frislev, and Chad Oakes.

These three entertainment professionals, working together with their fantastic teams of Directors, Producers, costumers, location set and craft crews whom have brought one of our favorite television shows, Van Helsing to our television screens over the past two terrific years!
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Based on the Dracula legend, creative genius Neil LaBute, was chosen by Mike Frislev, and Chad Oakes of Nomadic Pictures to create the Van Helsing series based upon Neil’s successful theatre stage play adaptation of Dracula! The post apocalyptic series, based in modern times, is a runaway hit on SYFY!

LaBute, an accomplished screen writer, Producer, and Director, has twenty years of accomplishments to his credit culminating in a rise to dominance in the past five years with fine work in many television series including Billy and Billie, Full Circle, and now with a new masterpiece, Van Helsing!

As Van Helsing approaches the conclusion of the scintillating second season we at #TeamWHR are hopeful the series will be renewed for a third, fourth and fifth season to round out the exciting adventures that began in Seattle, Washington on September 23, 2016.

Chad Oakes, Mike Frislev and Neil LaBute appeared at San Diego Comic-Con 2017 with main cast members Aleks Paunovic, Kelly Overton (via video link), Christopher Heyerdahl, Jonathan Scarfe, Rukiya Bernard, and the new fabulous fighting character in Van Helsing, the lovely Scarlett Harker, portrayed by the marvelous Missy Peregrym!

About Nomadic Pictures:

SDCC 2017 Van Helsing Press Chad Oakes and Mike Frislev

Nomadic Pictures was founded twenty-two years ago by Chad Oakes and Mike Frislev in 1995. As the esteemed Co-Chairmen of Nomadic, Mike and Chad have produced, financed and/or co-financed over Sixty Seven superb film and television projects. Their feature film debut, “Hugo Pool” (Sean Penn, Robert Downey Jr.), was beloved by the audience at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival. Since then, Nomadic has produced over $650 million in movies-of-the-week, miniseries, TV series and feature film projects in Canada, the United States and Europe.

In addition to their Fifty Eight (58) Emmy nominations and countless other awards, Oakes and Frislev won Three Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Children’s/Youth/Family Special for “The Incredible Mrs. Ritche” (Gena Rowlands, James Caan, Kevin Zegers) (Showtime 2004).

In 2005 Nomadic Co-Produced AMC’s first Scripted Original mini-series, “Broken Trail” (Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church), which went on to win four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Mini-Series.

In 2014 and 2015, Nomadic deservedly took home an Emmy®, a Golden Globe®, a Television Critic’s Award and a Producers Guild Award for Best Mini-series well earned for their work on Fargo starring Billy Bob Thorton, Martin Freeman, Colin Hanks, and Alison Tolman.

SDCC 2017 Van Helsings Neil LaBute and Paul Johansson

Nomadic Pictures, ably led by Chad Oakes & Mike Frislev, a Calgary based production company, selected Neil LaBute’s creation as the foundation for Van Helsing, in addition to developing, financing and producing features, Movies of the Week, Mini-Series and Television series.

Over the past twenty-two years, Nomadic has produced over 75 projects, worth a combined $850 million in production, Making Nomadic Pictures one of the most active and successful production companies in Canada.

In recent history, Nomadic produced the third season of Fargo, multiple seasons of Hell On Wheels, the second season of Van Helsing, and in 2017, brought admirers of their product, the premiere season of Ghost Wars!

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Winner of many awards including a Daytime Emmy® and nominated for sixteen Primetime Emmys®, winning four awards including Best Mini-Series, Nomadic Pictures has taken home an Emmy®, a Golden Globe®, a Television Critic’s Award and a Producers Guild Award!

In closing for now, we sincerely thank Neil LaBute, Mike Frislev, and Chad Oakes for their time this year at San Diego Comic-Con 2017, and look forward to more of their outstanding products, including their new series Ghost Wars now playing on SYFY!

Please feel free to share this article with your friends, co-workers and or family and to leave your comments! We look forward to you visiting #TeamWHR here at our Conventions Corner and Main Blog web sites when we release more of #TeamWHR’s exclusive Van Helsing, Ghost Wars and 12 Monkeys interviews from SDCC2017.

See you next in the very near future with our exclusive interview with the Ghost Wars creator Simon Davis Barry and one of the leading actors, Vincent D’Onofrio!

Or as many of our readers and visitors often do, visit WHR on Twitter, WHR on Facebook or visit me on Twitter by clicking the text links or images avatars in this news story. I and #TeamWHR look forward to Seeing You on The Other Side!“

Thank you.

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Kenn of #TeamWHR
December 7, 2017

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