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Dinosaur-fighting cast of Terra Nova hints at their nefarious secret mission

Meredith Woerner — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:45:00 PDT

What is Terra Nova hiding from you? What seems to be a simple habitat of time-traveling scientists trying to save future Earth and fight off dinosaurs might actually be something much more complicated. At least that's what was hinted at the New York Comic Con Terra Nova panel. More »

Terra Nova's Jason O'Mara promises dinosaurs in every episode, and at least one major death

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:30:00 PDT

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Sure, Steven Spielberg's Terra Nova has dinosaurs and a harsh prehistoric environment — but just how nasty will it get? And will we actually be seeing dinosaurs every week, or will there be episodes where people just hang out and process their feelings? More »

Take a better look at Terra Nova's environmentally devastated future

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:30:00 PDT

Here's the longest look we've had so far at Steven Spielberg's time-travel-and-dinosaurs show Terra Nova, after the 30-second teaser we saw at the Superbowl. Most of all, this new trailer gives a better look at the show's dystopian future. More »

The Secret Rules of Terra Nova's Time Travel

Charlie Jane Anders — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:27:01 PDT

Steven Spielberg's new TV show Terra Nova may look like Avatar, but actor Stephen Lang explained to us why his character is nothing like the hard-ass he played in James Cameron's hit movie. More »

Is There Hope For Life On Mars?

Charlie Jane Anders — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:25:08 PDT

Life On Mars was one of the most thrilling shows on British TV in recent years, the story of a cop who gets in a car accident and finds himself in the early 1970s. An American remake started up, produced by Ally McBeal's David E. Kelley, and it had one of the worst pilots I've ever seen. A retooled version, with new producers and a cast headlined by Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Moll and Lisa Bonet, airs next Thursday at 10 on ABC. After talking to star Jason O'Mara and producer Josh Appelbaum today, I'm mildly optimistic. Spoilers, and more new preview videos, below. More »

BBC's "Life On Mars" Gets "Boston Legal" Treatment

Meredith Woerner — Wed, 14 May 2008 08:40:00 PDT

Here's a first look at the American remake of the the BBC's time bending police drama, Life On Mars, which just got picked up by ABC for the fall season. Yes, it's kind of cheesy, especially the moment where the music suddenly gets fun-kay. But is it just a cheesy trailer — or a trailer for a cheesy show? On the plus side, Colm Meaney gives a great "employee orientation." The pilot episode was penned by Ally McBeal creator David E Kelley. Click through for more details. More »