Community Will Be Getting a Sixth Season on Yahoo Screen

Yes, Community will be back for a sixth season on Yahoo Screen. The show was cancelled by NBC in May. The show will be moving away from broadcast television to online video service. Which means, Dan Harmon will be able make the show a bit more mature humor-wise and no television censors. Here's what we know about the show: The season will be 13 episodes long, each episode will still remain the half-hour format, and stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Ken Jeong, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jim Rash will return. All of this just awesome news and I personally can't wait!

For additional information check out the Wrap article here.

There's a Leak at DC/Warner Bros. Both Flash and Constantine Pilots Out On Torrent Sites

So, within the last few weeks both CW's The Flash and NBC's Constantine pilots leaked online, a few months before their premieres in the fall. In both cases seems to be someone got their hands on promotional copies of both pilots and put them online for the world to see. Could it be someone from the press leaking the pilots? Someone from DC/Warner Bros. wanting to build interest for both shows before SDCC? Someone has a grudge with DC/Warner Bros. or who knows what's going on? This looks pretty bad for all parties involved with both shows. But hopefully this someone builds interest and momentum for these shows in the fall.

Gotham TV Trailer

Here's the trailer of the brand new Gotham show.

Max Brooks’ Extinction Parade Optioned by Legendary for an Original Television Series

From the press release:

Max Brooks and Avatar Press have announced Legendary Television and Digital optioned the New York Times Bestselling Author Brooks’ Extinction Parade as an original property for development as a new television series.  Brooks is closely tied to the development of the project and will be writing the Pilot episode.

“I only brought the idea to one company, Legendary, because they do the kind of quality work of which any writer would be proud." stated Brooks. “Max Brooks is a visionary with an incredible ability to tell stories that deliver a fresh approach to the horrors that haunt our nightmares.  His work on Extinction Parade has been a stunningly rich tapestry of cultures in decline and a biting indictment of the perils of privilege.  It will make the perfect television series to appeal to fans who have until now settled for thinly veiled soap operas parading as horror,” said William Christensen, Publisher of Avatar Press. 

Legendary is the studio behind recent blockbuster film 300: Rise of an Empire and the upcoming release of Godzilla this spring.  Their slate of film projects has firmly targeted the pop culture and comic book reading community and provided some of the best blockbuster genre movies ever created.  They bring the ideal approach to adapting a hit property like Extinction Parade into a successful television series.

Brooks is known for his meticulously researched zombie fiction and is the author of the bestselling novels World War Z and the Zombie Survival Guide. Recently World War Z was adapted into one of the biggest theatrical horror releases of 2013 and now Extinction Parade is set to follow suit as an upcoming television series.

“While the comic series from Avatar continues, I am thrilled to be working with Legendary to develop Extinction Parade into an innovative new series for television,” stated Brooks. 

As these two fan favorite undead species prepare to make their television debut under the direction of Brooks’ definitive vision joining programs like The Walking Dead and Hannibal as the best horror on television, the first chapter of the Extinction Parade graphic novel series is set to premiere this coming July.  The trade paperback collection offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of zombies vs vampires and experience a terrifying new chapter in horror.  

Extinction Parade, a softcover graphic novel with color interiors is available for preorder from your favorite comic book retailer, Amazon, and B&N, 6.5″ x 9.5″, 160 pages is on sale 7/1/14.    – ISBN 978-1-59291-234-6    $19.99 (US)

SCREEN DRONE...

This segment is about interesting TV. And sometimes movies. Smashed over the head with an Oz brick.

Welcome to SCREEN DRONE of 10/11/13 

There's lots to cover this week so let's just jump into it.

 American Horror Story: Coven (301) - Simply amazing, a perfect season premier. About time Witches got their turn in the spotlight, i'm sure we're all fatigued from vampires and zombies. As if Cathy Bates, Jessica Lange, and Frances Conroy were not enough of a stellar cast, Angela Basset guest stars. everything about this "School for Exceptional Young Ladies" reminds me of the X-Men's own "School for Gifted Youngsters". Bring it.

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 906: The Gang Saves The Day - Mac kills it. This one is segmented into a pentagon of fantasies. The Charlie cartoon portion was a great touch, searing on the sweet but inevitably ending in a twist of typical and nonsensical Charlie fashion.

Adventure Time 537: Filler episode. A boxed-cat kingdom. It was overall puerile. Reminds me how this is indeed sometimes a kid's show. Last week's dungeon crawler to deal with emotions theme was superior (and really hit close to home). I look forward to when they address the duos current ages for chronologies sake

Sons of Anarchy 605: Like True Blood's proportion for violence, this is another of those guilty pleasures. I think a lot of this show is ridiculous, but I've been oddly addicted/fascinated with Ron Pearlman's ugly mug since first discovering it in Alien Resurrection. Not to mention the slew of high profile guest stars, it makes for a dumbed down but enjoyable viewing. A brainless and fun killing of time. Although, it is verging on the preposterous nature of Weeds. You know, where season after season she would get into hotter water and you're just like WTF, how is this lady not dead. Well, that's what it's felt like for a while and thus is my curse of a completest. Show needs to conclude gracefully and soon.

How I Met Your Mother 904: I love Robyn, she's so appealing. However, I've been wanting Ted to get shot in the face since the first episode of season 1 aired. so i'm not caring much for his consecutive turmoil and i'm sure i'm not alone. the man has too many esteem issues. It's weird but the cast around him is so amazing, each one of his friends completely makes this show. Ted is just, pardon the imagery, a leaking vagina. Anyway, great episode with more hinges of lesbian Lilly which i love.

The Legend of Korra 205 - Man, lately Korra needs to stop bitching and Makko needs to stop being so useless. As the per, Bolin, Tenzen and his family steal the show yet again. Still a profound animated program and and a great latest chapter of an exceptional series. they just need to cut down on Korra's obnoxious adolescence constantly rearing its pretty skull.

Modern Family 504 - The appeal behind this show is not just the idea of a happy and accepting, modern day, American family that spans several cultures, sexualities, and beliefs, but in it's ability to word play. The writing team must be composed of genius word-smiths because unlike most sitcoms that run a joke into the ground, here it evolves and elevates to unthinkable levels. It's passed around like a basketball in a basketball court smoothly, flowing to flawless (and hilarious) propulsion that just detonates the hoop. Plus, I love that loud Spanish chick. Another great episode as the cast is visibly ageing through out all the generations and dealing with life changes.

Top Chef 1101 - I always have to have a plate of delectables in front of me when I watch this show or I suffer. It doesn't even matter if I had JUST eaten, Top Chef always brings out the saliva lust. I know there are a lot of cooking shows out there, but this is my chosen. And unlike certain competitive cooking shows, the only pressure the contestants feel is the time limit. They are free from being shouted at and in turn provide the most beautiful and artistic creations from skilled minds of the culinary world. This year's competition takes place in New Orleans so the cuisine should prove to be interesting. Get your drool mats ready everyone. Must be a fan of food.

Key and Peele 303 & 304: A double serving of my favourite sketch show this week. The duo always serves up gut busting comedy. Sometimes, the skits are super weird, but they speak to my frequency. The intro sketch of 303 literally choked me with laughter.

South Park 1703: Zimmerman. They go there. With a dash of World War Z. You have to watch this one to believe it. 

The Big Bang Theory 704: Pity sex and online dating, featuring Stu the broken comic store owner.

Parks and Recreation 604: A longtime favourite, Parks always hits the funny bone with a mallet. Now that Eagletown has dissolved back into Pawnee, the gang interacts with bizzaro counterparts. Gerry comes back and the notable absence of Andy begins (the actor is busy filming his role as Peter Quill the Starlord for next year's Guardians of the Galaxy).

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Spring 2013 TV Preview

by Panagiotis Drakopoulos

With the end of winter, means that spring is here. What better way than previewing the spring television schedule. A couple of heavy hitters returning, Dunder Mifflin Paper Company closing its doors, a bizarre comedy based on a classic manga series, and a community college in trouble.

A Game of Thrones aka A Song of Ice and Fire Season 3

With the season three opener fresh out of the gates, George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy series shows no sign of slowing down (expect in print form). This season will cover the first half of A Storm of Swords , the third book in the series. Making Sunday night the real “Must See TV” (Sorry NBC), along with it’s main competition…

Mad Men Season 6

…Mad Men. Yes, Don Draper and company return for the sixth season of the AMC hit series. From watching the season six teaser trailer, I notice that this season will focus more on female cast and Don Draper’s infidelity problems. Probably this season we’ll get to dive even deeper into the psyche of Mr. Draper.

The Office Series Finale

After nine long years, The Office will finally close its doors. Along with 30 Rock, The Office was the central core of Thursday night comedy. It’ll be sad seeing The Office ending, but it had a great run. The only dower for the final season is that Steve Carell won’t be returning as Michael Scott in a cameo or guest role. The final episode will be airing on May 16^th.

DD Hokuto no Ken aka DD Fist of the North Star

Fist of the North Star is one of the most important mangas in Japan. So, for the 30^th anniversary of Fist of the North Star, there’s a special comedy series based on the manga. The story of DD Fist of the North Star takes place in the dark future of 199x, where mankind was supposed to pick up the pieces after nuclear war, but that never happened. This show follows the characters of Fist of the North Star trying to make ends-meat in the present day Japan. The “DD” in the title stands for “Design Deformation”. The show hasn’t been announced for any streaming sites. So the only way to watch DD is to wait for the fansubs.

The Uncertain Future of... Community?

It’s been a rocky road for the fourth season of the cult hit show Community. Series creator Dan Harmon was either let go, fired or quit as showrunner (Thanks Bob Greenblatt). Chevy Chase losing his fucking mind, causing him to leave the show. NBC pulling the show from the fall primetime schedule to the winter schedule (Notice the trend). Ratings for season four falling faster and a boat load of troubles too long to list here. It doesn’t look like the show will be renewed for a fifth season, unless a miracle can happen.