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Hellblazers Get Ready To Raise Some Hell, Constantine Is Getting A New Series!

Back in 2015, fans were crushed when NBC canceled the supernatural series “Constantine.” Fans’ (known as Hellblazers) efforts went so far as circulating petitions to bring the series back for another season to no avail. Even though an animated series did bring the character back to life and he did appear in “Arrow”, it just wasn’t the same. It’s been four years and just when we thought we’d never see another episode of “Constantine,” but we were wrong. That’s right, the bad boy is back! A new “Constantine” series is in development at Warner Bros. and they want Matt Ryan to reprise his role! With “Swamp Thing” premiering this May it’s a perfect time to bring back “Constantine“, exorcist and practitioner of the dark arts. After all, he did make his comic debut in Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing before getting his own comic Hellblazer. Here’s a look back at the trailer for NBC’s series.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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Special Edition Of Wes Craven’s ‘Swamp Thing’ Coming This March

Before superhero movies liked Thor and The Avengers smashed box offices, Wes Craven brought DC’s Swamp Thing to life on the big screen. 88 Films is celebrating the Craven’s vision by releasing a special edition of Swamp Thing ahead of DC’s new “Swamp Thing” series premiere. “Following the success of The Hills Have Eyes, Swamp Thing shows Craven adapting his style from less rough ‘n’ ready thrills and spills – and the result is an adventure thriller featuring a mutant-monster with good intentions, and a supporting cast of fan-favourites including Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape from New York), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) and David Hess (The Last House On The Left) in one of his best-remembered villainous turns.” Released in 1982, Swamp Thing remains one of Craven’s most mesmerizing achievements – with a faithful DC-comic look and action-packed special effects. 88 Films is delighted to present Swamp Thing in a very special edition Blu-ray to be released on March

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 17, 2019
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The First Look At The Upcoming “Swamp Thing” Series Takes Us To The Swamp

Producer James Wan has shared the first look at the upcoming “Swamp Thing” series directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld). The first image features two if the series’ stars Andy Bean and Crystal Reed on the set. The second Instagram post from Wan is a behind-the-scenes look at the swamp. Based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, the series is written by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Ian Ziering, Will Patton, Andy Bean, Crystal Reed, Kevin Durand, Henderson Wade, Jeryl Prescott, and Maria Sten star. Derek Mears plays the role of Swamp Thing and will be wearing a practical effects suit. The series centers on “CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 29, 2018
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Kevin Durand Set To Play Villain In DC’s “Swamp Thing”

The cast of James Wan’s DC series “Swamp Thing” continues to grow. Today, Kevin Durand has joined the cast that already includes Candyman’s Virginia Madsen, along with Crystal Reed, Jeryl Prescott, Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed, with Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears playing the title character based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Durand has been cast as Jason Woodtrue, who is described as a brilliant but prickly “genius who is a biogeneticist without equal and he knows it. Brought in to study the unique properties of a small-town Louisiana swamp, Woodrue becomes fixated on unlocking the potential contained within — leading to tragic and monstrous consequences.” Woodtrue is also known as the super-villain Floronic Man aka Floro aka the Seeder, part human, part plant. Also referred to as “Plant Master” the character made his first appearance in The Atom #1 back in 1962. Written by Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman, the series follows

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2018
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‘Candyman’ Actress Virginia Madsen Joins “Swamp Thing”

Candyman actress Virginia Madsen has joined DC’s “Swamp Thing” series as a lead character, Deadline is reporting. Madsen will be playing the role of Maria Sunderland, a woman married to local businessman Avery Sunderland. Madsen joins the cast that already includes Crystal Reed, Jeryl Prescott, Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed, with Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears playing the title character based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Written by Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman, the series follows Abby Arcane (Reed) as she investigates what appears to be a deadly swamp-born virus plaguing a small town in Louisiana, but soon she discovers that the swamp is filled with supernatural secrets. “Swamp Thing“, arriving in 2019 on the DC Universe service, is produced by James Wan under his Atomic Monster banner along with Warner Bros. Television.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2018
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“Walking Dead” Actress Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Thing” continues to add cast for the James Wan-produced series. The latest addition is “The Walking Dead” actress Jeryl Prescott who is set to play Madame Xanadu, a blind fortune teller with a mysterious past, Deadline reports. Prescott joins the previously announced cast that includes Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed. Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears is playing the title character. The series is based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman (IT) are writing the script. “Swamp Thing” “centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2018
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Jennifer Beals Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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Derek Mears Starring As Swamp Thing In James Wan’s New DC Series

We reported last week that “Gotham” star Crystal Reed had joined the new “Swamp Thing” series from James Wan (The Conjuring franchise). Now, news has come the iconic creature has been cast. Derek Mears will play the role of the DC character. Who will play the human version of Swamp Thing, Dr. Alec Holland has yet to be announced. Mears is an incredibly talented actor who has starred in many horror films including Predators, Hatchet III, Freaks of Nature, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead, and 2009’s Friday the 13th in which he played Jason Vorhees. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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“Gotham” Star Joins James Wan’s “Swamp Thing”

James Wan‘s “Swamp Thing” series has begun casting. The first actress to join the cast is “Gotham” star Crystal Reed, who will play Abby Arcane, the love interest of Swamp Thing. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. Verheiden and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Adrienne Barbeau

Greetings my Little Monsters. I see you have returned to find out which wonderful woman of the horror genre is in the spotlight today. As you have already seen, this week’s Woman Crush is the immensely talented Adrienne Barbeau. Adrienne is a California girl, born and raised in the city of Sacramento. Her career began when she started touring with the San Jose Civic Light Opera in 1963. It was when she went on tour through Southeast Asia with a musical comedy revue, to provide entertainment for military personnel, that Adrienne truly fell in love with acting. She moved to New York in the late 60’s to further pursue her dream of acting. And as many actors and actresses must do, she took a job that would pay the bills while auditioning for roles. One job she held while living in New York, was as a go-go dancer for a particular infamous organization. I won’t give their name, but I’ll

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Capt McNeely
Mar 22, 2017

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Hellblazers Get Ready To Raise Some Hell, Constantine Is Getting A New Series!

Back in 2015, fans were crushed when NBC canceled the supernatural series “Constantine.” Fans’ (known as Hellblazers) efforts went so far as circulating petitions to bring the series back for another season to no avail. Even though an animated series did bring the character back to life and he did appear in “Arrow”, it just wasn’t the same. It’s been four years and just when we thought we’d never see another episode of “Constantine,” but we were wrong. That’s right, the bad boy is back! A new “Constantine” series is in development at Warner Bros. and they want Matt Ryan to reprise his role! With “Swamp Thing” premiering this May it’s a perfect time to bring back “Constantine“, exorcist and practitioner of the dark arts. After all, he did make his comic debut in Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing before getting his own comic Hellblazer. Here’s a look back at the trailer for NBC’s series.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2019
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Special Edition Of Wes Craven’s ‘Swamp Thing’ Coming This March

Before superhero movies liked Thor and The Avengers smashed box offices, Wes Craven brought DC’s Swamp Thing to life on the big screen. 88 Films is celebrating the Craven’s vision by releasing a special edition of Swamp Thing ahead of DC’s new “Swamp Thing” series premiere. “Following the success of The Hills Have Eyes, Swamp Thing shows Craven adapting his style from less rough ‘n’ ready thrills and spills – and the result is an adventure thriller featuring a mutant-monster with good intentions, and a supporting cast of fan-favourites including Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape from New York), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) and David Hess (The Last House On The Left) in one of his best-remembered villainous turns.” Released in 1982, Swamp Thing remains one of Craven’s most mesmerizing achievements – with a faithful DC-comic look and action-packed special effects. 88 Films is delighted to present Swamp Thing in a very special edition Blu-ray to be released on March

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 17, 2019
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The First Look At The Upcoming “Swamp Thing” Series Takes Us To The Swamp

Producer James Wan has shared the first look at the upcoming “Swamp Thing” series directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld). The first image features two if the series’ stars Andy Bean and Crystal Reed on the set. The second Instagram post from Wan is a behind-the-scenes look at the swamp. Based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, the series is written by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Ian Ziering, Will Patton, Andy Bean, Crystal Reed, Kevin Durand, Henderson Wade, Jeryl Prescott, and Maria Sten star. Derek Mears plays the role of Swamp Thing and will be wearing a practical effects suit. The series centers on “CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 29, 2018
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Kevin Durand Set To Play Villain In DC’s “Swamp Thing”

The cast of James Wan’s DC series “Swamp Thing” continues to grow. Today, Kevin Durand has joined the cast that already includes Candyman’s Virginia Madsen, along with Crystal Reed, Jeryl Prescott, Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed, with Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears playing the title character based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Durand has been cast as Jason Woodtrue, who is described as a brilliant but prickly “genius who is a biogeneticist without equal and he knows it. Brought in to study the unique properties of a small-town Louisiana swamp, Woodrue becomes fixated on unlocking the potential contained within — leading to tragic and monstrous consequences.” Woodtrue is also known as the super-villain Floronic Man aka Floro aka the Seeder, part human, part plant. Also referred to as “Plant Master” the character made his first appearance in The Atom #1 back in 1962. Written by Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman, the series follows

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2018
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‘Candyman’ Actress Virginia Madsen Joins “Swamp Thing”

Candyman actress Virginia Madsen has joined DC’s “Swamp Thing” series as a lead character, Deadline is reporting. Madsen will be playing the role of Maria Sunderland, a woman married to local businessman Avery Sunderland. Madsen joins the cast that already includes Crystal Reed, Jeryl Prescott, Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed, with Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears playing the title character based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Written by Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman, the series follows Abby Arcane (Reed) as she investigates what appears to be a deadly swamp-born virus plaguing a small town in Louisiana, but soon she discovers that the swamp is filled with supernatural secrets. “Swamp Thing“, arriving in 2019 on the DC Universe service, is produced by James Wan under his Atomic Monster banner along with Warner Bros. Television.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2018
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“Walking Dead” Actress Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Thing” continues to add cast for the James Wan-produced series. The latest addition is “The Walking Dead” actress Jeryl Prescott who is set to play Madame Xanadu, a blind fortune teller with a mysterious past, Deadline reports. Prescott joins the previously announced cast that includes Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed. Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears is playing the title character. The series is based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman (IT) are writing the script. “Swamp Thing” “centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2018
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Jennifer Beals Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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Derek Mears Starring As Swamp Thing In James Wan’s New DC Series

We reported last week that “Gotham” star Crystal Reed had joined the new “Swamp Thing” series from James Wan (The Conjuring franchise). Now, news has come the iconic creature has been cast. Derek Mears will play the role of the DC character. Who will play the human version of Swamp Thing, Dr. Alec Holland has yet to be announced. Mears is an incredibly talented actor who has starred in many horror films including Predators, Hatchet III, Freaks of Nature, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead, and 2009’s Friday the 13th in which he played Jason Vorhees. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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“Gotham” Star Joins James Wan’s “Swamp Thing”

James Wan‘s “Swamp Thing” series has begun casting. The first actress to join the cast is “Gotham” star Crystal Reed, who will play Abby Arcane, the love interest of Swamp Thing. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. Verheiden and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Adrienne Barbeau

Greetings my Little Monsters. I see you have returned to find out which wonderful woman of the horror genre is in the spotlight today. As you have already seen, this week’s Woman Crush is the immensely talented Adrienne Barbeau. Adrienne is a California girl, born and raised in the city of Sacramento. Her career began when she started touring with the San Jose Civic Light Opera in 1963. It was when she went on tour through Southeast Asia with a musical comedy revue, to provide entertainment for military personnel, that Adrienne truly fell in love with acting. She moved to New York in the late 60’s to further pursue her dream of acting. And as many actors and actresses must do, she took a job that would pay the bills while auditioning for roles. One job she held while living in New York, was as a go-go dancer for a particular infamous organization. I won’t give their name, but I’ll

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Capt McNeely
Mar 22, 2017
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