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TV News Bits: Marvel TV, THE WALKING DEAD and Beyond
Welcome back to TV News Bits. Today, we have news on one of ABC’s Marvel projects, a premiere date for Cloak & Dagger season two, an update on FX’s Y: The Last Man adaptation, confirmation of more The Walking Dead, and casting for the next Riverdale spinoff. ABC previously ordered a pilot for a female-led Marvel series, from Wonder Woman screenwriter Allan Heinberg. Unfortunately, the network has passed on the pilot. No details were given as to why, or whether it will be redeveloped at a later time. Plot details are under wraps, but the pilot was reportedly based on lesser-known Marvel characters. Despite this, ABC is still interested in…
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SDCC TV News Bits: SUPERGIRL, LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, CLOAK AND DAGGER, BLACK LIGHTNING, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
Welcome to a special SDCC-themed installment of TV News Bits. Here, we’ll be going over new characters joining Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow, a hit Marvel show’s renewal, and two other shows promoting characters to series regulars. Supergirl Adds 3 to Cast At San Diego Comic-Con, Supergirl announced (via KryptonSite) the addition of three characters, following Sam Witwer‘s casting. Actress Nicole Maines will play Nia Nal/Dreamer, TV’s first transgender superhero. Nia is a new addition to the CatCo reporting team, and she must embrace her destiny as the superhero Dreamer. Meanwhile, the show has added April Parker Jones as new series regular Colonel Haley, a military woman who is very…
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Marvel Announces TV Plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2018
We’re just a few weeks away from San Diego Comic-Con. While Marvel Studios won’t have a major presence this year, the company’s television division will be there in full force. This week, Marvel announced its TV and animated schedule for the convention. You can check it out below. And for Marvel TV’s autograph signing schedule, click HERE. Thursday, July 19th Marvel Animation Presents: Marvel Rising – 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM in Room 6DE – Marvel Rising brings together the next generation of Marvel Super Heroes for the next generation of Marvel fans. This is your chance to be among the first to see a sneak peek of this group of powered…