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Tom Hanks Set to Host/Narrate WWII Docuseries for History Channel

Tom Hanks Set to Host/Narrate WWII Docuseries for History Channel

Tom Hanks has a unique perspective on World War II given his memorable work starring in Saving Private Ryan (1998), executive producing the 2001 HBO limited series Band of Brothers and the upcoming AppleTV+ limited series Masters of the Air. His latest will be as host, narrating a new 20-part documentary series for A+E Networks' […]

Star Trek: The Center Seat Docuseries Celebrates Franchises 55 Years

Star Trek: The Center Seat Docuseries Celebrates Franchise's 55 Years

The History Channel is hosting an eight-part documentary series titles The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek to coincide with the franchise's upcoming anniversary courtesy of The Nacelle Company. Brian Volk-Weiss, creator and CEO of Nacelle Co, will direct the project according to Deadline Hollywood. From The Original Series conception from Gene Roddenberry at […]

Vikings: Valhalla EP Michael Hirst Updates Netflix Sequel Series

Vikings: Valhalla EP Michael Hirst Updates Netflix Sequel Series

While series creator and writer Michael Hirst's (Elizabeth, The Tudors) critically-acclaimed series Vikings may be coming to an end this month (on Amazon Prime, later in 2021 on History), his Vikings-verse is set to live on at Netflix with sequel series Vikings: Valhalla. Written and executive produced by Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, The Fugitive) and […]

Vikings Finale: Valhalla Awaits December 30- If You Have Amazon Prime

Vikings Finale: Valhalla Awaits December 30- If You Have Amazon Prime

Some good news and bad news for fans of History and Michael Hirst's historical drama Vikings. On the plus side, Hirst's family saga focusing on the lives and epic adventures of the Nordic raiders and explorers of the Dark Ages will be back on December 30 in the U.S., UK, Germany, Austria, and Ireland. Even better, […]

Vikings: New Look at the Final Season with the Lothbroks [SDCC]

Vikings: New Look at the Final Season with the Lothbroks [SDCC]

History Channel may not have many drama series, but the one that really hit for them is Vikings. The bloody brutality of the show's six-season run is almost at an end, but they're back for one last comic con panel to talk about the first half of the final season and tease a bit of […]

Star Trek Lucifer AHS &#038 More: BCTV 2020 Influencers Mid-Year Report

Star Trek, Lucifer, AHS & More: BCTV 2020 Influencers Mid-Year Report

So back at the beginning of the year, we published The Bleeding Cool Top 30 TV Series Influencers 2020, a look inside the BCTV "crystal ball" to predict the broadcast, cable, and streaming shows that would have a major influence on our viewing habits as we rolled through 2020 – and beyond. We made some changes […]

Quibi Cancels Launch Party Upfronts Impacted Over Coronavirus Concerns

Quibi Cancels Launch Party, Upfronts Impacted Over Coronavirus Concerns

The growing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is being felt all across the pop culture landscape. Earlier today, we reported on how Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune have shifted to tapings without studio audiences over health concerns. As public health official continue to warn against attending events with large crowds, we're learning that shortform digital […]




Golden Globes 2020 TV Nominees: Fleabag Killing Eve Mr. Robot &#038 More

Golden Globes 2020 TV Nominees: "Fleabag", "Killing Eve", "Mr. Robot" & More

Returning to prowl the stage – pint in hand – for the 77th Annual Golden Globes is none other than the (in)famous Ricky Gervais (Humanity, The Office), so mark your calendars for Sunday, January 5, 2020 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.) and aim those rabbit ears towards NBC. Of course, as much as we're fans […]

Vikings: Valhalla &#8211 Netflix Lands Michael Hirsts Vikings Sequel Series

"Vikings: Valhalla" – Netflix Lands Michael Hirst's "Vikings" Sequel Series

Series creator and writer Michael Hirst's (Elizabeth, The Tudors) critically-acclaimed series Vikings may be ending its run on History, but Hirst's Vikings-verse will live on at Netflix with sequel series Vikings: Valhalla. Written and executive produced by Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, The Fugitive), Vikings: Valhalla begins 100 years after the original series concludes and dramatizes […]

Vikings Season 6: While He May Wear The Crown Was He Bjorn to Lead [TRAILER]

"Vikings" Season 6: While He May Wear The Crown, Was He "Bjorn" to Lead? [TRAILER]

Series creator and writer Michael Hirst's (Elizabeth, The Tudors) critically-acclaimed series Vikings is set to storm its way back to HISTORY for its final season on Wednesday, December 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT – with the 20-episode sixth season kicking off with a two-hour premiere. After the premiere, the following eight episodes will air every […]

Heels: Vikings Star Alexander Ludwig Joins Stephen Amell STARZ Pro Wrestling Series

"Heels": "Vikings" Star Alexander Ludwig Joins Stephen Amell, STARZ Pro Wrestling Series

Arrow star Stephen Amell and STARZ have found the actor's in-ring nemesis – and on-screen brother – with Alexander Ludwig (Björn Ironside on History's Vikings) set to tag-team in upcoming hour-long drama Heels. Set in the world of independent professional wrestling, the eight-episode series will be written by Michael Waldron (Loki) with Mike O'Malley serving as […]

Television: Still Whiter Than a Polar Bear in a Snowstorm [BC TV MELTDOWN-OPINION]

Television: Still Whiter Than a Polar Bear in a Snowstorm [BC TV MELTDOWN-OPINION]

The number one problem with television today is a lack of diversity. What?!?! But what about hit shows like Black-ish, Atlanta, Fresh Off the Boat, Scandal, Empire, Superstore, The Good Place? First, most of those are critical successes, but not necessarily ratings successes. Indeed, the top rated scripted and reality shows are still over-whelmingly white, […]


Bleeding Cool Picks Their Favorite Television Detectives

Bleeding Cool Picks Their Favorite Television Detectives

We here at Bleeding Cool love bringing you the latest news about comics, toys, movies, and of course, television. What you don't know is that behind the scenes battles rage and arguments galore are settled on a daily basis. What are these about? The important things, like which Doctor is THE Doctor. Which Michael Scott […]



Knightfall Season 2: More Mark Hamill As Talus Former Templar Knight

'Knightfall' Season 2: More Mark Hamill As Talus, Former Templar Knight

When HISTORY first announced that Mark Hamill was joining the cast of season 2 of Knightfall, we were of course intrigued. Who could he be playing in such a series? Would he have a sword? Hamill's character Talus happens to be a former Templar Knight, one who doesn't quite get along with series star Tom […]