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“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
NBC's Quantum Leap will be leaping from pilot to series, with NBC giving the green light earlier today (Variety first reported) Starring Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F*** Himself), Ernie Hudson (City on a Hill), Nanrisa Lee (Bosch), Mason Alexander Park (Cowboy Bebop), and newcomer Caitlin Bassett, the revival is set in the present time (some[...]
Quantum Leap Creator Donald P. Bellisario Answers Series' Questions
As more and more streaming services look to go the "Cobra Kai" route by looking to beloved IPs for possible revivals or spinoffs, NBC's upcoming Quantum Leap reboot pilot is one that's near the top of our must-watch list Starring Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F*** Himself), Ernie Hudson (City on a Hill), Nanrisa Lee (Bosch),[...]
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As much as we would like to report otherwise, it's not the upcoming pilot for the Quantum Leap reboot that's currently in development (unfortunately) But for Bakula, it's a great opportunity to stretch his creative wings even further as the lead in writer & executive producer Shaun Cassidy's Unbroken (working title) In the ranch drama,[...]
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The rollcall for NBC's upcoming Quantum Leap reboot pilot continues on, with Nanrisa Lee (Bosch), Mason Alexander Park (Cowboy Bebop), and newcomer Caitlin Bassett joining Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F*** Himself) and Ernie Hudson (City on a Hill) in the cast as series regulars. Set in the present time (some 30 years after original series star Scott[...]
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Less than a week after learning that Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F*** Himself) had been cast as a lead in NBC's upcoming hour-long Quantum Leap reboot pilot, Deadline Hollywood is reporting exclusively that Ernie Hudson (City on a Hill) has also joined the cast in a lead role. Set in the present time (some 30 years[...]
What Is The Grey “Battle Pass” In The Pokémon GO Shop?
You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here. LITG: Pokémon GO, Quantum Leap and the ten most-read stories, yesterday Pokémon GO graphic Credit: Niantic What Is The Grey "Battle Pass" In The Pokémon GO Shop? Quantum Leap: Raymond Lee Tapped to Lead Pilot; Plot Twist Revealed Rick and Morty Addresses Your Essential Season 6 Question Head-On My Dress-Up Darling Captures[...]
Quantum Leap Lead, Ackles Wraps & More: BCTV Daily Dispatch 05 Mar 22
Our line-up of news, opinions & commentary for this morning includes Amazon's The Boys, spinoffs & Antony Starr reportedly being a little too "Homelander"; NBC's Quantum Leap pilot welcomes Raymond Lee, The CW's Walker director Jensen Ackles wraps filming & reclaims his name, The CW's The Flash drops an overview & Danielle Panabaker preps to[...]
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A little less than a month after we learned that Helen Shaver (Station Eleven, Lovecraft Country, Orphan Black) had been tapped to executive produce and direct the pilot, NBC has found its lead for its hour-long Quantum Leap pilot in Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F*** Himself). Set in the present time (some 30 years after original series[...]
“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
Last month, NBC announced that it had given a pilot order for a reboot of the Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell-starring 1990s series Quantum Leap Now, Deadline Hollywood is reporting exclusively that Helen Shaver (Station Eleven, Lovecraft Country, Orphan Black) has been tapped to executive produce and direct that pilot. La Brea co-showrunners Steven Lilien and[...]
“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
Well, it would appear those "very significant conversations" that Quantum Leap star Scott Bakula alluded to last fall about the possibility of a reboot of the popular series were a lot more significant than people first thought On Thursday, NBC announced that it had given a pilot order for a reboot of the Bakula and[...]
“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
Family, friends, and fans across Hollywood continue to mourn the loss of actor Dean Stockwell at the age of 85, best known for his role as Admiral Al Calavicci on the NBC sci-fi hit series Quantum Leap Among them is creator Donald P Bellisario, who ended up casting him in later CBS shows JAG and[...]
“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
Veteran film and television star Dean Stockwell, best known for his memorable role as Admiral Al Calavicci on the NBC hit sci-fi series Quantum Leap as well as many others, passed away at the age of 85 from natural causes earlier this week In a career spanning eight decades, the actor was literally born into[...]
“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
Running on NBC from March 1989 through May 1993 and starring Scott Bakula & Dean Stockwell, Quantum Leap was one of our favorite series that ended up breaking our hearts along the same lines that Showtime's Dexter did See, they almost had us with "Mirror Image," because it was on pace to be an impressive series[...]
Quantum Leap Creator Donald P. Bellisario Answers Series' Questions
Bellisario's long career spanning six decades, it wouldn't be surprising that the one series he's often kept asked about in the near three decades since its original run is Quantum Leap In a makeshift set reminiscent of the series that ran on NBC from 1989-1993, Bellisario spoke with Ars Technica in their Q&A session as[...]
How a Quantum Leap Revival Can Benefit from Doctor Who, Altered Carbon
Quantum Leap is one of the most forward-thinking science fiction shows in television history next to Star Trek The series follows Dr Sam Beckett (Bakula) who went into the quantum leap accelerator as a test subject, which allows him to time travel anywhere within his own life into different people throughout history Given the series[...]
A look at series finales for Breaking Bad, Dexter, and more (Images: AMC/ViacomCBS).
Elsewhere, Newhart, and Quantum Leap. A look at series finales for Breaking Bad, Dexter, and more (Images: AMC/ViacomCBS). To accomplish this, I'll be unleashing the BCTV Finale-O-Meter, which runs on the Breaking Bad/Dexter engine So the way this works is that each of the following series finales is assigned a score of Dexter (1) to Breaking Bad[...]
“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
Despite starring in numerous television series over his 34-year career, one show he keeps gets asked about returning is Quantum Leap The NCIS: New Orleans star appeared February 13 on The Talk to talk about the possibility. NBC UniversalHost Sheryl Underwood asked the actor about revisiting the show in 2020: https://youtu.be/vDjT_m474v8Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is[...]
“Quantum Leap”: Jeff Bader Says NBCU Might Revive Series for Peacock [TCA 2020]
At the Television Critics Association (TCA) winter meeting, the NBCU head of program planning and strategy spoke to /Film about the possibility of reviving Quantum Leap for NBCU's upcoming streaming service Peacock. NBC UniversalCreated by Donald P Bellisario, Quantum Leap lasted five seasons (1989-1993) on NBC and became one of the most popular science fiction shows[...]
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Here are five shows that we here at Bleeding Cool think deserve another look: Quantum Leap, The Greatest American Hero, Night Court, Mission: Impossible, and Alien Nation. Remember, networks: there's always midseason and summer schedules to consider: https://youtu.be/yE_L2NSuSNsVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Quantum Leap – Original Show Intro | NBC Classics (https://youtu.be/yE_L2NSuSNs) "Quantum Leap" Created by[...]
Scott Bakula Suggests an Awesome 'Quantum Leap', 'NCIS' Crossover
The 25th annual Screen Actor's Guild Awards are underway, but earlier on the red carpet, NCIS: New Orleans lead actor Scott Bakula was asked about his classic science fiction series, Quantum Leap. Scott BakulaPhoto by DFree / Shutterstock.com The veteran actor who also had a multi-year turn as the captain of a starship in the Star Trek series,[...]
Doctor Who Series 12 Hiatus Hijinks: What to Watch While We Wait…And Wait
Available on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqRZJgA_IqM If You Like Setting Historical Wrongs to Rights: Quantum Leap – Heaven Can Wait crossed with Doctor Who, Quantum Leap follows the adventures of physicist Dr Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) as he jumps from body to body throughout his own lifetime[...]
May the 4th Be with You – Television's Lovingly Obscure Star Wars References
As she's explaining, the spaceships on Ralphie's pajamas spring to life, and a series of TIE Advanced x1's wage an attack on one of the normal spaceships. Married… with Children (s05 – : 'Married… With Aliens'): At the end of the episode, a credit scroll (painfully similar to the one used in Star Wars) announces how Al[...]
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Can't get it out of my head! Miss it, kiss it, love it, this post is…The Weekly Static! But before we get started, break out those Little Orphan Annie decoder rings, kids… because here it is! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY68BriGP0gVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Ellery Queen (1975-76) – Intro & Close (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY68BriGP0g) So let's get you squared away with[...]
Quantum Leap (Image: NBCU)
During a Quantum Leap reunion Q&A panel at the Los Angeles Comic Con, series creator Donald Bellisario revealed that he has completed a script for a rebooted feature film. It's hardly anything particularly new, because there's been toying around about a feature length film ever since the early 2000s, when the news arm for the then-SciFi[...]
An Old Episode Of Quantum Leap Leads To A Funny Bit With Stephen Colbert
Scott Bakula reprised his Quantum Leap role of Sam Beckett on Thursday night for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert Turns out that in one of the episodes from the sci-fi / time travel series had Beckett appear as a New York cabby who happened to have Donald Trump as a fare and gave him advice[...]