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Amazon's 'Zombieland' TV Series: Writers Open Up about Movie-TV Changes

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:56:51 +0000

Amazon's 'Zombieland' TV series has officially hit the network's streaming service, pulling ahead of the pack in the bid to obtain a series order based on viewer feedback. Critical reactions to the pilot adapting Ruben Fleischer's 2009 film have run the gamut, but what does the TV series allow that the movie didn't? And what do writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have to say about the benefits carried over from their original 2005 CBS pitch?

'Zombieland' TV Series Premiering on Amazon This Thursday?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:12:31 +0000

It's been a few weeks since we've heard much of anything about the 'Zombieland' TV series set to debut on Amazon, with its pilot in the can and a number of photos from the production in circulation. When last we heard, series writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were eying an April debut, reception of which would put them into production for November, but will the pilot debut as early as April 18? Get the latest news on the 'Zombieland' TV series pilot inside!

'Zombieland' TV Series Debuts First Poster: A New Dead Is Dawning!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:31:16 +0000

Though the 'Zombieland' TV series has already gone before cameras, Amazon Studios have been far more generous about releasing material from it now that the streaming network has officially added the horror-comedy adaptation to its development slate. After giving us our first look at the cast in action, 'Zombieland: The Series' has issued its first official poster art! See a new dead dawning for 'Zombieland' inside!

'Zombieland' TV Series Casts New Columbus and Little Rock

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:06:14 +0000

Only a few short weeks ago we were astonished to learn that the 'Zombieland' TV series had gotten off the ground after all, sending out a descriptive casting sheet to recast its now-unavailable leading stars for TV, as well as several new characters. Then came the news that the TV adaptation of the 2009 Ruben Fleischer horror-comedy would land on Amazon rather than CBS, and now we're hearing that the pilot has replaced Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Breslin's Columbus and Little Rock, Casting Tyler Ross and Izabela Vodovic! Get the latest on the 'Zombieland' TV series inside!

The CW's 'Amazon': Wonder Woman TV Series Pushed to 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:54:01 +0000

Once it became apparent that The CW's 'Arrow' would prove a big success for the network, DC comics fans were excited to hear that The CW might look to capitalize on the good will by developing a unique Wonder Woman TV series titled 'Amazon,' focusing on the younger days of titular hero Princess Diana. The CW brass seemed optimistic that the project would move forward, but now the drama has been left off the network's list of pilot pick-ups for the season. Is 'Amazon' dead in the water?

Hilarious Reviews of the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer [Amazon]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:24:40 +0000

You can find a ton of great products on Amazon.com. I shop there frequently. However, every now and then you will find a product that makes you stop and think, “Really?”. The Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer is one of those products. Does one really need a banana slicer? Check out 10 of the hilarious reviews. [...]

Take That, Amazon! Best Buy Will Match Online Prices — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:30:12 +0000

In an attempt to go toe-to-toe with retail giant Amazon, Best Buy has announced plans to implement a new price-matching system to combat the ever-growing trend of online shopping. In addition to matching prices on items found for less online, sources say the electronics chain also intends to provide free home delivery on out-of-stock merchandise [...]

Amazon Goes for Big Laughs — How You Can Help Launch Its New Sitcoms

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:59:18 +0000

The web has opened a new portal for original shows and movies, particularly on sites such as Hulu, Yahoo and Netflix. Now Amazon has joined the race by putting together ideas for shows of its own. The online retailer announced it is fielding ideas and planning full productions for original comedy shows to distribute through [...]