Articles about Childhood’s End
Classic sci-fi novels – TV’s new frontier
News that Robert Heinlein’s iconic book Stranger in a Strange Land is to be adapted for TV signals a growing interest in the potential for adapting classic science-fiction novels.
The shape of things to come: what next for sci-fi and fantasy?
Stephen Arnell casts his eye over the television landscape and finds there are plenty of science-fiction and fantasy series in the works to keep genre fans happy.
Leaving the comfort zone: NBCU Cable Entertainment’s Jeff Wachtel
NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment content boss Jeff Wachtel tells DQ that his channels are delving into new genres and production approaches as they seek to stand out from the crowd.
Viewers fine with the end of the world
Despite a demand for lighter series, television drama continues to showcase dark storytelling, with pre- and post-apocalyptic shows very much in vogue.
Drama wades into class war
DQ takes a look at the growing band of series focusing on corporate capitalism, while there’s also plenty of escapist action to be found in the sword-and-sorcery genre.
Comic cuts: A round-up of the hottest trailers unveiled in San Diego
As the dust settles on another Comic-Con, Michael Pickard rounds up all the news and casts his eye over the hottest trailers that were unveiled to thousands of fans in San Diego.
Studios suit up for Comic-Con
Andy Fry casts his eye over the content being put under the spotlight at next week’s Comic-Con International in San Diego – an event the major TV studios are treating with ever-increasing importance.