Steven Strait, Shohreh Aghdashloo to Star in Syfy’s ‘The Expanse’
Steven Strait (“Magic City”) and Emmy winner Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Saddam”) are set to star in Syfy’s “The Expanse,” a 10-episode space opera based on the best-selling book series, the network...
View ArticleLegendary Nabs International Rights to Syfy’s ‘The Expanse’
Alcon Television Group has inked a deal with Legendary Global Television Distribution to handle international distribution rights for its Syfy series “The Expanse.” This marks the first property to be...
View ArticleSyfy’s ‘The Expanse’ Adds ‘Walking Dead,’‘Mad Men’ Alums
Syfy’s space drama “The Expanse” has added cast members Chad Coleman (“The Walking Dead,” “The Wire”) and Jared Harris (“Mad Men”). They join Thomas Jane and Steven Strait in the galaxy-spanning story...
View ArticleSyfy Is Bringing Virtual Reality to Comic-Con to Promote ‘The Expanse’
Syfy wants Comic-Con attendees to get crafty. The network is bringing 13,000 DIY Cardboard virtual reality headsets to Comic-Con in San Diego this week to promote “The Expanse,” a space drama that will...
View ArticleSyfy Sets Premiere Dates for ‘Childhood’s End,’‘The Expanse’
Syfy is doubling down with “Childhood’s End” and “The Expanse,” setting the projects to premiere back-to-back on Dec. 14. “Childhood’s End” is a six-hour event series based on Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi...
View ArticleSyfy’s ‘The Expanse’ to Premiere Online Ahead of On-Air Debut
Following what has been a successful early release strategy seen at other NBCUniversal properties, Syfy will debut the first episode of “The Expanse” online three weeks before it airs on television. On...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘The Expanse’
Perhaps it’s appropriate that among the vast array of current television options, science fiction is represented by a gaping void. Light and inconsequential sci-fi-flavored fare hasn’t been difficult...
View ArticleSyfy Returns to its Roots with ‘The Expanse,’‘Childhood’s End’
Fifty years ago, space was known as the final frontier on the small screen, but in the decades since “Star Trek” boldly went where no man had gone before, science fiction has proliferated, and the...
View Article‘The Expanse’ Gets Season 2 on Syfy
Syfy has given a second season to “The Expanse” and is increasing the episode order from 10 to 13 for the futuristic mystery’s sophomore turn, Variety has learned. The Alcon Television Group series...
View ArticleSyFy Shows Off Philips Hue Integration for ‘The Expanse’ At CES
Get ready for your living room lights to become part of the action when watching TV: SyFy’s new SyFy Labs unit showed off an app at CES in Las Vegas this week that changes the color of connected...
View ArticleTV News Roundup: ‘Spartacus’ Actor Cast in ‘The Expanse’& More
“Spartacus” alum Nick Tarabay has been cast in Season 2 of Syfy’s “The Expanse.” Plus, the cast of “Happy Days” will guest star on Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob Squarepants.” CASTING: “Spartacus” alum Nick...
View ArticleTV News Roundup: New Trailers for ‘The Magicians’ and ‘The Expanse’ Season 2
In today’s TV news roundup, Syfy has released the first trailers and the premiere dates for the secod seasons of “The Magicians” and “The Expanse.” Plus, “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” gets a Season 3...
View Article‘The Expanse’ Renewed for Season 3 at Syfy
Syfy’s “The Expanse” has been renewed for season three, Variety has learned. The sci-fi series will get another 13-episode season, to premiere in 2018. Season two, currently airing on Wednesdays on the...
View ArticleVisual Effects Are on the Rise in TV
You could call it the “Game of Thrones” effect. In the years since the HBO show premiered feature-quality visual effects, pushing the standards and expectations for television, other shows have aimed...
View ArticleEmmy Winner Shohreh Aghdashloo on ‘The Expanse,’ Trump and Stereotypes of...
In 2004, Iranian American actress Shohreh Aghdashloo became the first woman from the Middle East to be nominated for an Oscar, for her work in “House of Sand and Fog” opposite Ben Kingsley. She is also...
View ArticleTV News Roundup: ‘The Expanse’ To End on Syfy, ‘The Detour’ Renewed on TBS
In today’s roundup, Syfy has announced futuristic series “The Expanse” will end after its current third season, “The Detour” has been renewed for a fourth season, and Showtime released a teaser for the...
View ArticleAmazon in Talks to Revive ‘The Expanse’ for Season 4
“The Expanse” could find new life on Amazon. Variety has confirmed with sources that the streaming giant is in talks to pick up the sci-fi series for what would be its fourth season. The news comes...
View Article‘The Expanse’ Moves to Amazon for Season 4
“The Expanse” has officially been picked up at Amazon for a fourth season. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made the announcement at the National Space Society’s International Space Development Conference in Los...
View ArticleAmazon Launching ‘The Expanse’ Seasons 1-3 Worldwide Ahead of Season 4 Premiere
Amazon has acquired worldwide subscription-streaming rights to the first three seasons of “The Expanse,” the space thriller that originally aired on Syfy, leading up to Prime Video’s debut of season 4...
View ArticleSDCC TV News Roundup: Syfy Releases ‘The Magicians’ Season 5 Clip (Watch)
In today’s SDCC TV news roundup, Syfy shares a clip from “The Magicians” Season 5, and Amazon sets the Season 4 premiere of “The Expanse.” CASTING Julie Gonzalo and Staz Nair have joined the cast of...
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