"Blood & Treasure", the action adventure TV series created by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, following "...a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief ", has been canceled after one season on CBS and one season on Paramount +:
"...a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds attacks through stolen treasure.
"As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization..."
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"...a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds attacks through stolen treasure.
"As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization..."
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- 2/18/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
There will be no third season of Blood & Treasure.
The treasure-hunting drama has been canceled after two seasons, according to TV Line.
No reason has been given for the cancellation, but the writing was on the wall when the show was renewed in 2019 while the first season was airing, and then the show disappeared.
It started its life on CBS, but it was announced in 2022 that the series would return with its long-delayed second season that year.
Given the length of time between seasons, many assumed the show was dead.
Fueling the rumors that the show was dead even more was that the cast moved on to other projects.
Co-creator Matthew Federman wrote the following on Twitter on the day of the Season 2 finale airing.
"I don't know what the future holds but I'm very proud of what we got to do with this show, shooting our little action...
The treasure-hunting drama has been canceled after two seasons, according to TV Line.
No reason has been given for the cancellation, but the writing was on the wall when the show was renewed in 2019 while the first season was airing, and then the show disappeared.
It started its life on CBS, but it was announced in 2022 that the series would return with its long-delayed second season that year.
Given the length of time between seasons, many assumed the show was dead.
Fueling the rumors that the show was dead even more was that the cast moved on to other projects.
Co-creator Matthew Federman wrote the following on Twitter on the day of the Season 2 finale airing.
"I don't know what the future holds but I'm very proud of what we got to do with this show, shooting our little action...
- 2/18/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Blood & Treasure” won’t be returning for a third season at CBS or Paramount+, Variety has confirmed.
The action-adventure drama followed an antiquities expert Danny McNamara and a cunning art thief Lexi Vaziriwho teamed up to catch a cold-blooded terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. “When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and kidnaps Danny’s mentor Dr. Anna Castillo, Danny recruits Lexi to help him bring Farouk to justice and rescue Anna. As they chase down Farouk, they encounter unscrupulous individuals who may either be useful allies or dangerous enemies, including Aiden Shaw, an arms dealer who acts solely in his self-interest, and Simon Hardwick, an expert at procuring pilfered artifacts,” reads the official series description.
The unlikely pair are assisted throughout their adventures by Father Chuck, a childhood friend of Danny’s who works at the Vatican Foreign Ministry in Rome. Their hunt...
The action-adventure drama followed an antiquities expert Danny McNamara and a cunning art thief Lexi Vaziriwho teamed up to catch a cold-blooded terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. “When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and kidnaps Danny’s mentor Dr. Anna Castillo, Danny recruits Lexi to help him bring Farouk to justice and rescue Anna. As they chase down Farouk, they encounter unscrupulous individuals who may either be useful allies or dangerous enemies, including Aiden Shaw, an arms dealer who acts solely in his self-interest, and Simon Hardwick, an expert at procuring pilfered artifacts,” reads the official series description.
The unlikely pair are assisted throughout their adventures by Father Chuck, a childhood friend of Danny’s who works at the Vatican Foreign Ministry in Rome. Their hunt...
- 2/17/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
There’s no more Blood & Treasure, just blood. The action-adventure Paramount+ series has gotten the axe and will not return for a Season 3, according to TVLine. The news of Blood & Treasure‘s cancelation comes over four months after the Season 2 finale on the streamer, which picked it up from CBS once the network dropped the show after the first season. Created by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia and starring Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas, Blood & Treasure debuted on CBS in May 2019, with a second season greenlit midway through its initial run. Although it maintained solid ratings, the pandemic slowed down production for its follow-up season, which didn’t wrap until mid-December 2020. On the third anniversary of its series premiere, a release date for the second season was announced. The globe-trotting action-adventure drama follows a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch...
- 2/17/2023
- TV Insider
It’s official. Action-adventure series Blood & Treasure will not return for a third season.
The move is not unexpected. Series lead Matt Barr stars in CW’s Walker: Independence which launched its first season in October. The drama series aired its first season on CBS and moved to sibling streamer Paramount+ for Season 2 with a one-season commitment. The season finale and now series finale aired on October 2.
Blood & Treasure is an action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara (Barr) is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. As they crisscross the world hunting their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly...
The move is not unexpected. Series lead Matt Barr stars in CW’s Walker: Independence which launched its first season in October. The drama series aired its first season on CBS and moved to sibling streamer Paramount+ for Season 2 with a one-season commitment. The season finale and now series finale aired on October 2.
Blood & Treasure is an action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara (Barr) is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. As they crisscross the world hunting their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly...
- 2/17/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Blood & Treasure‘s globe-trotting days are over.
TVLine has learned exclusively that the Raiders of the Lost Ark-meets-The Da Vinci Code action-adventure series will not be returning for a third season, on Paramount+ or anywhere else.
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The news comes more than four months after the Season 2 finale streamed on Paramount+, which had picked up the CBS drama for a single-season run.
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TVLine has learned exclusively that the Raiders of the Lost Ark-meets-The Da Vinci Code action-adventure series will not be returning for a third season, on Paramount+ or anywhere else.
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The news comes more than four months after the Season 2 finale streamed on Paramount+, which had picked up the CBS drama for a single-season run.
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- 2/17/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The Khan was on… a rampage, as Blood & Treasure Season 2 came to a close this Sunday on Paramount+. Was the season finale “very satisfying” as promised? And what’s the latest word on a possible Season 3?
The finale opened with Danny, Lexi, Chuck and Shaw laboring to convince the Superintendent at the Hong Kong Pd that arrested Simon Hardwick is in fact not the Great Khan, and that the true villain is still out there and about to storm the building/seize the spirit banner. Oh, and she has an underground nuke ready to detonate/kill millions! The Superintendent...
The finale opened with Danny, Lexi, Chuck and Shaw laboring to convince the Superintendent at the Hong Kong Pd that arrested Simon Hardwick is in fact not the Great Khan, and that the true villain is still out there and about to storm the building/seize the spirit banner. Oh, and she has an underground nuke ready to detonate/kill millions! The Superintendent...
- 10/2/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Now that Blood & Treasure Season 2 is finally seeing the light of day, streaming new episodes every Sunday on Paramount+, fans are wondering how vested — if at all — they should be in sharing even more adventures with Danny and Lexi.
“At Blood & Treasure, we have a kind of ‘never say never’ and ‘never say die’ [attitude],” series co-creator Matthew Federman told TVLine when asked about the prospects for a Season 3. “It’s like, who knows? If the numbers are really good, we could always bring the band back together. We have a ton of stories we can tell in this world.
“At Blood & Treasure, we have a kind of ‘never say never’ and ‘never say die’ [attitude],” series co-creator Matthew Federman told TVLine when asked about the prospects for a Season 3. “It’s like, who knows? If the numbers are really good, we could always bring the band back together. We have a ton of stories we can tell in this world.
- 7/19/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Blood & Treasure Season 2 will finally see the light of day.
As previously reported, Paramount+ will air the long-delayed second season, beginning Sunday, July 17th with two episodes.
Subsequent episodes will drop weekly on Sundays.
The decision means that viewers who watched on CBS will no longer be able to keep up to speed unless they watch on the streaming service.
The move to streaming worked for both Seal Team and Evil, with both shows scoring renewals following their launch on the streaming service.
It's unclear whether the long wait between seasons will affect the negotiations for a third season.
It's hard to believe any of the cast is still under contract, so it might be difficult to get everyone back together.
Blood & Treasure is a globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure.
As previously reported, Paramount+ will air the long-delayed second season, beginning Sunday, July 17th with two episodes.
Subsequent episodes will drop weekly on Sundays.
The decision means that viewers who watched on CBS will no longer be able to keep up to speed unless they watch on the streaming service.
The move to streaming worked for both Seal Team and Evil, with both shows scoring renewals following their launch on the streaming service.
It's unclear whether the long wait between seasons will affect the negotiations for a third season.
It's hard to believe any of the cast is still under contract, so it might be difficult to get everyone back together.
Blood & Treasure is a globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure.
- 7/11/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
When Blood & Treasure finally returns with its second season (exclusively on Paramount+), some elements of the series will be familiar in a fun way (Danny and Lexi are still trotting the globe!), while others will be familiar in an eerie way.
Because just as Blood & Treasure‘s freshman run was kicking off on CBS in May 2019, series creators Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia were sketching out the story for Season 2. And as we all know, a lot has happened in the real world since then, much of it… not good. So, as the EPs share in this TVLine Q&a,...
Because just as Blood & Treasure‘s freshman run was kicking off on CBS in May 2019, series creators Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia were sketching out the story for Season 2. And as we all know, a lot has happened in the real world since then, much of it… not good. So, as the EPs share in this TVLine Q&a,...
- 7/10/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Fancy some action-adventure drama with a perfect blend of comedy and suspense? Then you’ve got to see the CBS drama series “Blood & Treasure.” Creators Stephen Scaia and Matthew Federman take you on a journey into strange stories of ancient evils, blood relics, apocalyptic cults, and treasure hunts — the “Indiana Jones” kind.
“Blood and Treasure” made its debut on May 21, 2019, and aired for 13 episodes. The premiere episodes attracted over 5 million viewers and very strong reviews and ratings. Watchers heaped praise on the cast of the drama series for beautifully interpreting their characters.
This article aims to introduce you to the characters of “Blood & Treasure” and the actors who play them — along with other fresh updates about the show.
Main Characters of “Blood & Treasure”
Below is a list of the main characters of “Blood & Treasure” and the cast members who played them.
Danny McNamara:
Danny McNamara...
“Blood and Treasure” made its debut on May 21, 2019, and aired for 13 episodes. The premiere episodes attracted over 5 million viewers and very strong reviews and ratings. Watchers heaped praise on the cast of the drama series for beautifully interpreting their characters.
This article aims to introduce you to the characters of “Blood & Treasure” and the actors who play them — along with other fresh updates about the show.
Main Characters of “Blood & Treasure”
Below is a list of the main characters of “Blood & Treasure” and the cast members who played them.
Danny McNamara:
Danny McNamara...
- 7/8/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
The action-adventure series Blood & Treasure is moving from CBS to Paramount+ for the upcoming second season, which is set to premiere on Sunday, July 17. As first reported by TVLine, the Matt Barr-starring drama will debut its 13-episode sophomore season on the streamer, starting with two episodes on premiere night. New episodes will drop weekly on Sundays. Created by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure premiered on May 21, 2019, and was renewed for a second season in June 2019. However, production on Season 2 was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the series was put on the backburner. The series revolves around a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
- 5/23/2022
- TV Insider
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere of CBS‘ Blood & Treasure on July 17, it was announced that the series will move exclusively to Paramount+. The first two episodes will drop on premiere night with new episodes dropping weekly on Sunday.
It’s unlikely the action-adventure drama will be renewed for a third season. Series star Matt Barr is set to lead the CW’s Walker: Independence which was recently picked up to series.
The news was first revealed by TVLine.
Blood & Treasure is an action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara (Barr) is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. As...
It’s unlikely the action-adventure drama will be renewed for a third season. Series star Matt Barr is set to lead the CW’s Walker: Independence which was recently picked up to series.
The news was first revealed by TVLine.
Blood & Treasure is an action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara (Barr) is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. As...
- 5/22/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Two days shy of the third anniversary of its debut, Blood & Treasure at long last has a Season 2 premiere date. Oh, and it’s moving from CBS to the Paramount+ streaming service.
TVLine has learned exclusively that the globe-trotting action-adventure drama will debut its 13-episode sophomore season Sunday, July 17 on Paramount+ (with two episodes), to be followed by weekly Sunday releases.
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Created by created by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia,...
TVLine has learned exclusively that the globe-trotting action-adventure drama will debut its 13-episode sophomore season Sunday, July 17 on Paramount+ (with two episodes), to be followed by weekly Sunday releases.
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Created by created by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia,...
- 5/17/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Writers and others are reacting to WGA West president David A. Goodman landslide re-election win tonight. The incumbent brushed off challenger Phyllis Nagy after an often bitter campaign amid the guild’s ongoing standoff with the Association of Talent Agents. Read some of the reaction below.
Okay, good. Now let’s move on. #WGA
— Christopher Cantwell (@ifyoucantwell) September 17, 2019
Never ever prouder of my union than I am right this moment. #wga
— Harley Peyton (@HarleyPeyton) September 17, 2019
Thank you to All the #WGA candidates. It's been so inspirational to watch you advocate for our family of writers. Tactics may have differed, but you all clearly wanted what's best for us. Thank you all for your dedication and your service. I'm proud to know you. #IStandWithTheWGA
— Becky Kirsch (@BeckyKirsch) September 17, 2019
WGA Elections Are Over! Congrats to David Goodman, Marjorie David, Michele Mulroney, Liz Alper, Angelina Burnett, Robb Chavis, Dante W. Harper, Zoe Marshall,...
Okay, good. Now let’s move on. #WGA
— Christopher Cantwell (@ifyoucantwell) September 17, 2019
Never ever prouder of my union than I am right this moment. #wga
— Harley Peyton (@HarleyPeyton) September 17, 2019
Thank you to All the #WGA candidates. It's been so inspirational to watch you advocate for our family of writers. Tactics may have differed, but you all clearly wanted what's best for us. Thank you all for your dedication and your service. I'm proud to know you. #IStandWithTheWGA
— Becky Kirsch (@BeckyKirsch) September 17, 2019
WGA Elections Are Over! Congrats to David Goodman, Marjorie David, Michele Mulroney, Liz Alper, Angelina Burnett, Robb Chavis, Dante W. Harper, Zoe Marshall,...
- 9/17/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Hey, "Blood & Treasure" fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's episode 12. Now that it has officially come and gone, it's time to take a brief look at what the next, new episode 13 will feature for you guys. Unfortunately, episode 13 will indeed be the season 1 finale episode. So, it's going to be the last one we see for a while. CBS did deliver a very short teaser description for this last episode of season 1. So, that's what we'll be referencing for this spoiler session. As usual, we'll get things started with the title for this episode. It turns out the producers named it, "The Revenge Of Farouk." That's a very fitting title considering the contents of this episode. As most of you know, Farouk was killed off, but his master plan certainly was not. The season 1 finale episode 13 sounds like it will feature some very interesting, possible dramatic, adventured-filled, dangerous...
- 7/31/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Hey, "Blood & Treasure" fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's episode 11. Now that it's officially over and done with for good, it's time to take a look at what the next, new episode 12 will be featuring. We've got a few spoiler scoops from CBS' recent press release for episode 12. So, that is certainly what we'll be working with for this spoiler session. To get things started, we've got a title for this 12th episode. It's officially be called, "Legacy Of The Father." It sounds like episode 12 is going to feature some heavy dramatic, action-filled, adventurous and very interesting scenes as Danny and Lexi try to outsmart the Brotherhood. Danny finds out something very startling and more! We'll go ahead and start off this spoiler session with the outsmarting the Brotherhood situation. It turns out that Danny and Lexi will indeed be facing another serious challenge in this installment.
- 7/24/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Amid strong ratings, CBS has ordered a second season of its hit summer action-adventure series Blood & Treasure, from CBS TV Studios and Propagate.
The series, which premiered May 21, is currently the No. 1 new summer scripted series with 5.71 million viewers. It has improved its time period by +17% over the same time slot in summer 2018.
“Blood & Treasure is a fun, escapist adventure with comedic elements filmed in multiple locales around the world that has been a great performer and a wonderful addition to our summer schedule,” said Amy Reisenbach, Executive Vice President, Current Programs, CBS Entertainment. “We’ve heard the story pitch for season two and look forward to seeing all-new exploits from Russia to Southeast Asia next year.”
Starring Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas, Blood & Treasure is a globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless...
The series, which premiered May 21, is currently the No. 1 new summer scripted series with 5.71 million viewers. It has improved its time period by +17% over the same time slot in summer 2018.
“Blood & Treasure is a fun, escapist adventure with comedic elements filmed in multiple locales around the world that has been a great performer and a wonderful addition to our summer schedule,” said Amy Reisenbach, Executive Vice President, Current Programs, CBS Entertainment. “We’ve heard the story pitch for season two and look forward to seeing all-new exploits from Russia to Southeast Asia next year.”
Starring Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas, Blood & Treasure is a globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless...
- 6/26/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The CBS summer adventure series “Blood & Treasure” has been renewed for a second season.
In the series, Danny McNamara (Matt Barr) is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. As they crisscross the world hunting their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly find themselves at the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
The series also stars Michael James Shaw, Katia Winter, James Callis, Oded Fehr, Alicia Coppola, and Mark Gagliardi. Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia created the series and executive produce along with Taylor Elmore, Ben Silverman, Marc Webb, Mark Vlasic, and Howard T. Owens. The series is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Propagate Content.
“’Blood & Treasure’ is a fun, escapist adventure with comedic elements...
In the series, Danny McNamara (Matt Barr) is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. As they crisscross the world hunting their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly find themselves at the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
The series also stars Michael James Shaw, Katia Winter, James Callis, Oded Fehr, Alicia Coppola, and Mark Gagliardi. Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia created the series and executive produce along with Taylor Elmore, Ben Silverman, Marc Webb, Mark Vlasic, and Howard T. Owens. The series is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Propagate Content.
“’Blood & Treasure’ is a fun, escapist adventure with comedic elements...
- 6/26/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has renewed the summer drama “Blood & Treasure” for a second season, the network announced on Wednesday.
Described as a “globe-trotting action-adventure drama,” the series stars Matt Barr as a former FBI agent who teams up with a resourceful art thief, played by Sofia Pernas, to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen arts and antiquities.
“‘Blood & Treasure’ is a fun, escapist adventure with comedic elements filmed in multiple locales around the world that has been a great performer and a wonderful addition to our summer schedule,” Amy Reisenbach, executive vice president, Current Programs, CBS Entertainment, said. “We’ve heard the story pitch for season two and look forward to seeing all-new exploits from Russia to Southeast Asia next year.”
Also Read: Ratings: 'Blood & Treasure' Series Premiere Doesn't Bring Riches to CBS
In the weeks since its debut late last month, “Blood & Treasure...
Described as a “globe-trotting action-adventure drama,” the series stars Matt Barr as a former FBI agent who teams up with a resourceful art thief, played by Sofia Pernas, to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen arts and antiquities.
“‘Blood & Treasure’ is a fun, escapist adventure with comedic elements filmed in multiple locales around the world that has been a great performer and a wonderful addition to our summer schedule,” Amy Reisenbach, executive vice president, Current Programs, CBS Entertainment, said. “We’ve heard the story pitch for season two and look forward to seeing all-new exploits from Russia to Southeast Asia next year.”
Also Read: Ratings: 'Blood & Treasure' Series Premiere Doesn't Bring Riches to CBS
In the weeks since its debut late last month, “Blood & Treasure...
- 6/26/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Few things in the TV industry are predictable anymore, but the cornerstone of the breezy summer procedural stands strong.
This season of global misadventures and banter thick with sexual tension kicks off with “Blood & Treasure,” a new CBS drama about renegades trying to track down priceless artifacts and a notorious terrorist. Danny MacNamara (Matt Barr) is an art enthusiast who’s referred to by his full name more often than not. Lexi (Sofia Pernas) is a fugitive for hire with trust issues and a wicked left hook, who just so happens to also be Danny’s ex-girlfriend. After their foe raids and blows up the tomb of Antony and Cleopatra — yes, that Antony and Cleopatra — Danny calls upon Lexi’s expertise to help him get to the bottom of how and why.
So as you can probably tell from that description, “Blood & Treasure” — from co-creators Matthew Federman and...
This season of global misadventures and banter thick with sexual tension kicks off with “Blood & Treasure,” a new CBS drama about renegades trying to track down priceless artifacts and a notorious terrorist. Danny MacNamara (Matt Barr) is an art enthusiast who’s referred to by his full name more often than not. Lexi (Sofia Pernas) is a fugitive for hire with trust issues and a wicked left hook, who just so happens to also be Danny’s ex-girlfriend. After their foe raids and blows up the tomb of Antony and Cleopatra — yes, that Antony and Cleopatra — Danny calls upon Lexi’s expertise to help him get to the bottom of how and why.
So as you can probably tell from that description, “Blood & Treasure” — from co-creators Matthew Federman and...
- 5/16/2019
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Despite much of the network’s airtime being devoted to procedurals, CBS has developed a recent tradition of devoting its summer programming slots to more out-there genre programming — shows that might defy expectations and represent more bonkers storytelling.
This year, look to “Blood and Treasure” as the latest show to follow in this tradition. A modern-day action thriller with touches of “Indiana Jones” and “National Treasure,” creators Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia deliver an odd couple globe-trotting adventure about an antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to take down a notorious thief/terrorist (played by “The Mummy’s” Oded Fehr.)
Matt Barr, previously seen in the CW’s “Valor” and Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow,” leads the cast alongside Sofia Pernas, whose recent TV credits include “Jane the Virgin” and NBC’s “The Brave.” The series also stars Michael James Shaw, Katia Winter, James Callis, Alicia Coppola,...
This year, look to “Blood and Treasure” as the latest show to follow in this tradition. A modern-day action thriller with touches of “Indiana Jones” and “National Treasure,” creators Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia deliver an odd couple globe-trotting adventure about an antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to take down a notorious thief/terrorist (played by “The Mummy’s” Oded Fehr.)
Matt Barr, previously seen in the CW’s “Valor” and Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow,” leads the cast alongside Sofia Pernas, whose recent TV credits include “Jane the Virgin” and NBC’s “The Brave.” The series also stars Michael James Shaw, Katia Winter, James Callis, Alicia Coppola,...
- 5/3/2019
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Lost Girl alumna Anna Silk is set for a recurring role opposite Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas in Blood & Treasure, CBS’ hourlong serialized action-adventure series set to premiere in summer 2019.
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny (Barr), and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Silk will play Roarke. Incredibly astute, quick and always braced for action, Roarke is a skilled international tracker and fighter. Although she may seem unassuming at first, she is the toughest of her group of mercenaries and is unwavering in her take no prisoners approach.
Katia Winter, James Callis and Michael James Shaw also star.
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny (Barr), and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Silk will play Roarke. Incredibly astute, quick and always braced for action, Roarke is a skilled international tracker and fighter. Although she may seem unassuming at first, she is the toughest of her group of mercenaries and is unwavering in her take no prisoners approach.
Katia Winter, James Callis and Michael James Shaw also star.
- 8/28/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Alicia Coppola (Shameless) is set as a series regular opposite Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas in Blood & Treasure, CBS’ hourlong serialized action-adventure series set to premiere in summer 2019.
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios alongside Ben Silverman’s Propagate Content, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny (Barr), and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Coppola will play Dr. Ana Castilla, a world-renowned adventurer and archeologist.
The role marks a return to CBS for Coppola, who starred on the network’s series Jericho, and reunites her with Federman and Scaia, who were writers on the action-drama series. Coppola was most recently...
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios alongside Ben Silverman’s Propagate Content, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny (Barr), and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Coppola will play Dr. Ana Castilla, a world-renowned adventurer and archeologist.
The role marks a return to CBS for Coppola, who starred on the network’s series Jericho, and reunites her with Federman and Scaia, who were writers on the action-drama series. Coppola was most recently...
- 7/25/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After a lengthy search, Matt Barr (Valor) has been tapped as the male lead opposite Sofia Pernas in Blood & Treasure, CBS’ hourlong serialized action-adventure series set to premiere in summer 2019.
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny (Barr), and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Barr’s Danny is an astute, witty and natural investigator with an unwavering moral compass. Danny was a rising star in the FBI’s elite “Arts and Antiquities” division, tracking blood antiquities used to finance terrorist organizations, until his career was derailed by a mistake for which he’s never forgiven himself.
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny (Barr), and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Barr’s Danny is an astute, witty and natural investigator with an unwavering moral compass. Danny was a rising star in the FBI’s elite “Arts and Antiquities” division, tracking blood antiquities used to finance terrorist organizations, until his career was derailed by a mistake for which he’s never forgiven himself.
- 6/15/2018
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sofia Pernas (The Brave) is set as the female lead in Blood & Treasure, CBS’ hourlong serialized action-adventure series set to premiere in summer 2019.
Pernas had been eyed for the role for awhile, though she only became officially available a week ago when NBC canceled The Brave, on which she was a series regular.
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny, and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Pernas’ Lexi Vaziri is passionate, adventurous and charming. She rebelled against her upstanding father—an antiquities dealer—and boarding school education to become a world class thief.
Pernas had been eyed for the role for awhile, though she only became officially available a week ago when NBC canceled The Brave, on which she was a series regular.
Written by Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure, which hails from CBS Television Studios, centers on a brilliant antiquities expert, Danny, and a cunning art thief, Lexi (Pernas), who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.
Pernas’ Lexi Vaziri is passionate, adventurous and charming. She rebelled against her upstanding father—an antiquities dealer—and boarding school education to become a world class thief.
- 5/18/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ninety-five members of the Writers Guild of America have signed a letter sent to the guild’s board of directors urging that it divest from gun companies and any companies that support the NRA.
The letter, sent to the Board Tuesday, warns “Gun violence enabled by the ready availability of military grade weapons, has become one of the biggest threats to the safety and security of the American people.” The letter continues, “We urge the WGA and the WGA Pension Plan to divest of all stocks of any gun or ammunition manufacturer, and any company that provides material support to the gun industry lobbying organization called The National Rifle Association, whether through donations, deductions or other means (e.g. Federal Express), until such time as sensible national gun reform legislation is passed.”
It is signed by 95 members of both WGA West and WGA East.
You can read the letter in...
The letter, sent to the Board Tuesday, warns “Gun violence enabled by the ready availability of military grade weapons, has become one of the biggest threats to the safety and security of the American people.” The letter continues, “We urge the WGA and the WGA Pension Plan to divest of all stocks of any gun or ammunition manufacturer, and any company that provides material support to the gun industry lobbying organization called The National Rifle Association, whether through donations, deductions or other means (e.g. Federal Express), until such time as sensible national gun reform legislation is passed.”
It is signed by 95 members of both WGA West and WGA East.
You can read the letter in...
- 4/4/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has ordered the Blood & Treasure TV show straight to series. The first season consists of 13 hourlong episodes and should premiere in the summer of 2019. The cast is yet to be announced, but when we know more, you will, too. A CBS action-adventure drama from writers Matt Federman and Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure follows and antiquities expert and an art thief who combine forces to hunt down a brutal terrorist. Taylor Elmore is serving as showrunner and will executive produces with Federman, Scaia, Ben Silverman, Director Marc Webb, and Mark Vlasic. Read More…...
- 11/30/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CBS has given a 13-episode straight-to-series order to Blood & Treasure, an hourlong serialized action-adventure series for premiere in summer 2019. It will fill the void left by the cancellation of CBS’ summer thriller drama Zoo after three seasons, and will join Salvation, which was renewed for a second season. Blood & Treasure, is keeping in line with CBS’ brand of popcorn entertainment series for the summer. Written by Matt Federman & Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure…...
- 11/30/2017
- Deadline TV
Recently, CBS delivered the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Limitless" episode 12 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "The Assassination of Eddie Morra," and it turns out that we're going to see some really interesting stuff go down as Brian is put in a very difficult position of sabotaging an FBI investigation in order to protect Edward Morra's Nzt secrets, and more! In the new, 12th episode press release: When An Assassin Makes An Attempt On Senator Edward Morra's Life, Brian Is Ordered To Sabotage The FBI's Investigation Into It In Order To Keep The Senator's Nzt Use A Secret, On "Limitless," Tuesday, Jan. 5. Press release number 2: When an assassin makes an attempt on Senator Edward Morra's life, Brian is going to get ordered to sabotage the FBI's investigation into it in order to prevent exposing the Senator's connection to Nzt. As Brian and Morra's fates become further intertwined,...
- 12/22/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Rob Leane Sep 20, 2016
From Assassin’s Creed to The Witcher, via Mass Effect, Minecraft and maybe more Warcraft...
Latest update: Uncharted delayed.
In the years since Den Of Geek first sprung into existence, we’ve consistently kept an eye on the videogames that have been touted for the big screen treatment. We’ve tried to list them all in a big article a few times before, and it feels like the time has come to pull a new version together.
If we haven’t heard anything about a certain videogame movie in two years or more, it seems safe to assume that it’s quietly been binned. That’s why you won’t find the likes of BioShock, Devil May Cry, Far Cry, Gears Of War, Halo, Heavy Rain and Rollercoaster Tycoon on this list. If we get proven wrong on any of those, we’ll update this article as more information comes to light.
From Assassin’s Creed to The Witcher, via Mass Effect, Minecraft and maybe more Warcraft...
Latest update: Uncharted delayed.
In the years since Den Of Geek first sprung into existence, we’ve consistently kept an eye on the videogames that have been touted for the big screen treatment. We’ve tried to list them all in a big article a few times before, and it feels like the time has come to pull a new version together.
If we haven’t heard anything about a certain videogame movie in two years or more, it seems safe to assume that it’s quietly been binned. That’s why you won’t find the likes of BioShock, Devil May Cry, Far Cry, Gears Of War, Halo, Heavy Rain and Rollercoaster Tycoon on this list. If we get proven wrong on any of those, we’ll update this article as more information comes to light.
- 11/27/2015
- Den of Geek
A screen adaptation of this popular graphic novel has been "in the works" since, at least, 2008; although little progress has been made since then. Last we wrote about it, 2+ years ago, it was announced that New Line Cinema had made the project one of its "first priorities." Further, New Line was said to have been "very pleased" with a draft of the script from Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia (both former "Jericho" writers), and the hunt had begun for a director. Not long after that, a director was hired for the job: Dan Trachtenberg, primarily a director of commercials, who apparently has geek-cred, previously making...
- 10/15/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
We have a look at some of the more obscure comic book movie ideas which nearly made it to the big screen…
We've recently been investigating the pile of nearly-made-its in the ever-growing world of cinematic comic book adaptations. You could be forgiven for thinking Hollywood will strap wads of cash to any old comic book writer who stumbles past their door, but so far we’ve written approximately 5,000 words that say otherwise.
First, we delved into DC’s chequered past and found heaps of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman projects that we’ll sadly never get to see (and some other projects we’re quite glad we’ll never have to sit through). We then did the same for Marvel, unearthing plans for a Paul McCartney Silver Surfer rock opera, James Cameron’s bizarre Spider-Man script ideas and an amazingly-cast Dazzler animation from the 1980s.
Now, we turn our...
We've recently been investigating the pile of nearly-made-its in the ever-growing world of cinematic comic book adaptations. You could be forgiven for thinking Hollywood will strap wads of cash to any old comic book writer who stumbles past their door, but so far we’ve written approximately 5,000 words that say otherwise.
First, we delved into DC’s chequered past and found heaps of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman projects that we’ll sadly never get to see (and some other projects we’re quite glad we’ll never have to sit through). We then did the same for Marvel, unearthing plans for a Paul McCartney Silver Surfer rock opera, James Cameron’s bizarre Spider-Man script ideas and an amazingly-cast Dazzler animation from the 1980s.
Now, we turn our...
- 9/19/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Building on its original programming, Syfy has announced several new projects in development, including adaptations of works by Frank Miller and Jonathan Mostow, a series from "The Walking Dead's" Robert Kirkman and David Alpert, plus the return of "Supernatural's" Sera Gamble!
From the Press Releases:
Syfy will develop as longform programming (i.e., miniseries) "Pax Romana," Jonathan Hickman’s graphic novel about a time traveling clash of ages and arms, and "Ronin," based on Frank Miller’s (300) comic book series about an avenging samurai.
"Pax Romana" is about a Special Forces team that travels back in time on the eve of World War III to “fix” the future by altering the past. Their destination: Ancient Rome. Roman legions battle modern day attack helicopters, tanks, and soldiers while thought-provoking themes are explored as the leaders of the expedition fight over their vision for civilization. Writers: Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia ("Jericho,...
From the Press Releases:
Syfy will develop as longform programming (i.e., miniseries) "Pax Romana," Jonathan Hickman’s graphic novel about a time traveling clash of ages and arms, and "Ronin," based on Frank Miller’s (300) comic book series about an avenging samurai.
"Pax Romana" is about a Special Forces team that travels back in time on the eve of World War III to “fix” the future by altering the past. Their destination: Ancient Rome. Roman legions battle modern day attack helicopters, tanks, and soldiers while thought-provoking themes are explored as the leaders of the expedition fight over their vision for civilization. Writers: Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia ("Jericho,...
- 4/30/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Syfy have today announced that it is set to develop two new mini series based on Pax Romana, Jonathan Hickman’s graphic novel about a time traveling clash of ages and arms, and Ronin, based on Frank Miller’s (300) comic book series, about an avenging samurai.
Pax Romana is about a Special Forces team that travels back in time on the eve of World War III to “fix” the future by altering the past. Their destination: Ancient Rome. Roman legions battle modern day attack helicopters, tanks and soldiers, while thought-provoking themes are explored as the leaders of the expedition fight over their vision for civilization. Writers: Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia (Jericho, Warehouse 13, Human Target). Co-executive producer: Jonathan Hickman. Executive producers: David Alpert of Circle of Confusion (The Walking Dead), Federman and Scaia. A production of Universal Cable Productions.
In Ronin, published by DC Entertainment, eight centuries after a Japanese...
Pax Romana is about a Special Forces team that travels back in time on the eve of World War III to “fix” the future by altering the past. Their destination: Ancient Rome. Roman legions battle modern day attack helicopters, tanks and soldiers, while thought-provoking themes are explored as the leaders of the expedition fight over their vision for civilization. Writers: Matthew Federman & Stephen Scaia (Jericho, Warehouse 13, Human Target). Co-executive producer: Jonathan Hickman. Executive producers: David Alpert of Circle of Confusion (The Walking Dead), Federman and Scaia. A production of Universal Cable Productions.
In Ronin, published by DC Entertainment, eight centuries after a Japanese...
- 4/30/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Syfy has just announced a whole bunch of new projects they have begun developing, the most high-profile being a potential miniseries based on Frank Miller's six-issue DC Comic series "Ronin". A search is under way for a writer, and the number of episodes is undetermined at this point.
The story centers on a dishonored, masterless 13th century samurai who awakens in a futuristic, nihilistic 21st century New York where he must defeat an ancient demon who is the reincarnation of his master's killer.
Syfy is also developing "Letter 44," a series based on the political space drama comic which Jonathan Mostow ("Terminator 3") will write, executive produce and direct the pilot for.
The story revolves around a new U.S. President who learns, via a letter from his predecessor, that Nasa discovered an alien construction project in the asteroid belt seven years ago. A crew of heroic astronauts have been sent...
The story centers on a dishonored, masterless 13th century samurai who awakens in a futuristic, nihilistic 21st century New York where he must defeat an ancient demon who is the reincarnation of his master's killer.
Syfy is also developing "Letter 44," a series based on the political space drama comic which Jonathan Mostow ("Terminator 3") will write, executive produce and direct the pilot for.
The story revolves around a new U.S. President who learns, via a letter from his predecessor, that Nasa discovered an alien construction project in the asteroid belt seven years ago. A crew of heroic astronauts have been sent...
- 4/30/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Ahead of its upfront presentation today, Syfy has put in development Pax Romana, a miniseries based on the graphic novel by Jonathan Hickman, and The Magicians, a drama series based on Lev Grossman’s popular fantasy novels. Pax Romana is being adapted by writers Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia (Warehouse 13) and Circle of Confusion, while The Magicians hails from former Supernatural showrunner Sera Gamble, John McNamara (In Plain Sight) and producer Michael London. Both projects are set at Universal Cable Prods. Related: Syfy Picks Up Adventure Series ‘Killjoys’ Based on Hickman’s comic book limited series published in 2007, Pax Romana is about a Special Forces team that travels back in time to Ancient Rome on the eve of World War III to “fix” the future by altering the past. Roman legions battle modern day attack helicopters, tanks and soldier as the leaders of the expedition fight over their vision for civilization.
- 4/30/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
According to Deadline, Sony Pictures is moving forward with a planned reboot of the “Zorro” franchise based on the 2005 Isabel Allende novel, which centers on the young Zorro who witnesses the brutal injustices dealt to Native Americans.
Screenwriter Chris Boal, brother of Mark Boal (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “The Hurt Locker”), has come onboard to rewrite a draft previously penned by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia. Boal was a competitive fencer on the national circuit before becoming a writer.
This new project will have nothing to do with the Antonio Banderas films The Mask of Zorro and The Legend of Zorro but will have a sort of “Batman Begins” style of approach, with a new backstory, gritty realism and emotional core. So for those of you who have seen the Banderas films, this will follow Anthony Hopkins character’s backstory. There will be swordplay, combined with the martial arts that came...
Screenwriter Chris Boal, brother of Mark Boal (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “The Hurt Locker”), has come onboard to rewrite a draft previously penned by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia. Boal was a competitive fencer on the national circuit before becoming a writer.
This new project will have nothing to do with the Antonio Banderas films The Mask of Zorro and The Legend of Zorro but will have a sort of “Batman Begins” style of approach, with a new backstory, gritty realism and emotional core. So for those of you who have seen the Banderas films, this will follow Anthony Hopkins character’s backstory. There will be swordplay, combined with the martial arts that came...
- 3/7/2014
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
News Simon Brew 7 Mar 2014 - 07:07
Sony wants a gritter Zorro in the style of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight movies. And it's hired a new writer for the reboot...
Sony is continuing with its quest to reboot the Zorro movie franchise, and it's hired a new writer to help it with its latest masked endeavour.
Chris Boal, a playwright who's turning his hand to screenwriting, has been hired to take over a previous draft of the new Zorro film. A script has already been written by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, and it's unclear whether Boal will be starting afresh, or working with the earlier draft.
We do know that the earlier script was based on a mock biography of Zorro, that was written be Isabel Allende.
According to reports, the plan for the new Zorro is - you probably could have guessed this - to go darker and gritter,...
Sony wants a gritter Zorro in the style of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight movies. And it's hired a new writer for the reboot...
Sony is continuing with its quest to reboot the Zorro movie franchise, and it's hired a new writer to help it with its latest masked endeavour.
Chris Boal, a playwright who's turning his hand to screenwriting, has been hired to take over a previous draft of the new Zorro film. A script has already been written by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, and it's unclear whether Boal will be starting afresh, or working with the earlier draft.
We do know that the earlier script was based on a mock biography of Zorro, that was written be Isabel Allende.
According to reports, the plan for the new Zorro is - you probably could have guessed this - to go darker and gritter,...
- 3/7/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Sony Pictures is moving forward with a planned reboot of the "Zorro" franchise based on Chilean author Isabel Allende's 2005 novel.
Fencer-turned-screenwriter Chris Boal, brother of Mark Boal ("Zero Dark Thirty," "The Hurt Locker"), has come onboard to rewrite a draft previously penned by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia.
The Zorro character first appeared in Johnston McCulley's 1919 novella "The Curse of Capistrano", Allende's work is an origin tale and prequel to the events of that story, and contains numerous references to other famous Zorro works including 1998's "The Mask of Zorro".
Laurie MacDonald and Walter Parkes are set to produce the film which aims to bring a "Batman Begins" style approach to the character with a new backstory, gritty realism and emotional elements.
The project is not to be confused with Fox's rival sci-fi take "Zorro Reborn" which puts the character in a "Mad Max"-esque apocalyptic wasteland.
Source:...
Fencer-turned-screenwriter Chris Boal, brother of Mark Boal ("Zero Dark Thirty," "The Hurt Locker"), has come onboard to rewrite a draft previously penned by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia.
The Zorro character first appeared in Johnston McCulley's 1919 novella "The Curse of Capistrano", Allende's work is an origin tale and prequel to the events of that story, and contains numerous references to other famous Zorro works including 1998's "The Mask of Zorro".
Laurie MacDonald and Walter Parkes are set to produce the film which aims to bring a "Batman Begins" style approach to the character with a new backstory, gritty realism and emotional elements.
The project is not to be confused with Fox's rival sci-fi take "Zorro Reborn" which puts the character in a "Mad Max"-esque apocalyptic wasteland.
Source:...
- 3/7/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Columbia Pictures is moving forward with their proposed reboot of the Zorro franchise. Deadline reports that they've hired professional fencer/playwright-turned-screenwriter Chris Boal (the brother of The Hurt Locker scribe Mark Boal) to rewrite the draft previously scripted by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, in turn based on the 2005 Isabel Allende novel that served as a mock biography of he fictional character. That book is officially described as follows: A swashbuckling adventure story, "Zorro" reveals the history behind the legendary masked man. Born in Southern California in the late eighteenth century, Diego de la Vega is a child of two worlds. His father is an aristocratic Spanish military man turned landowner, his mother a Shoshone warrior. From...
- 3/6/2014
- Comingsoon.net
Comics author Brian K. Vaughn says that the film rights to his acclaimed graphic novel series "Y: The Last Man" could soon revert to himself and co-creator Pia Guerra.
A film adaptation of the comic has been in the works for over a decade with numerous writers and directors attached at one point or another. Dan Trachtenberg was linked as a potential helmer last year.
Vaughn tells Comic Book Resources: "It's my understanding that the rights to 'Y: The Last Man' will revert back to co-creator Pia Guerra and me for the first time in a decade if the planned New Line adaptation doesn't start shooting in the next few months. So I expect there will be some 'Y' news in 2014 either way."
The comic follows young amateur escape artist Yorick Brown and his pet monkey Ampersand, the last two men on Earth. Something simultaneously kills every mammal on Earth...
A film adaptation of the comic has been in the works for over a decade with numerous writers and directors attached at one point or another. Dan Trachtenberg was linked as a potential helmer last year.
Vaughn tells Comic Book Resources: "It's my understanding that the rights to 'Y: The Last Man' will revert back to co-creator Pia Guerra and me for the first time in a decade if the planned New Line adaptation doesn't start shooting in the next few months. So I expect there will be some 'Y' news in 2014 either way."
The comic follows young amateur escape artist Yorick Brown and his pet monkey Ampersand, the last two men on Earth. Something simultaneously kills every mammal on Earth...
- 1/23/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Ubisoft and producer Michael Bay have hired a couple of screenwriters to take a crack at the script for the big screen adaptation of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon. The writers they hired are Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, who also worked on the feature film adaptation of Y: The Last Man.
The games revolve around "a fictional unit of the U.S. Army Special Forces that essentially operates as the President’s private army, using the latest technology to infiltrate and take down threats around the world without leaving any traces behind that they exist."
There's a chance that Bay could end up directing this film, which I would actually love to see. I think he is a solid choice to adapt this game. If I got to chose any director to take it on, though, I think James Cameron would be perfect. But in the end, I think...
The games revolve around "a fictional unit of the U.S. Army Special Forces that essentially operates as the President’s private army, using the latest technology to infiltrate and take down threats around the world without leaving any traces behind that they exist."
There's a chance that Bay could end up directing this film, which I would actually love to see. I think he is a solid choice to adapt this game. If I got to chose any director to take it on, though, I think James Cameron would be perfect. But in the end, I think...
- 9/19/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
A few months back, Michael Bay teamed up with video game maker Ubisoft to help them develop their massively popular Tom Clancy.s Ghost Recon series into a movie that would hopefully prove the first in a franchise. Though he agreed to produce the picture, Bay is reportedly holding onto the option to direct until he gets a look at the still nonexistent script. Well, we.re now one step closer to finding out if Ghost Recon will be a Bay-directed property as Variety reports the project has finally found some screenwriters. Human Target and Jericho writer-producers Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia have been hired to translate the key elements of the game into a rousing action-adventure movie. Ghost Recon games center on a fictional U.S. Army Special Forces unit that basically serves as the president.s private army. Advantages of this special assignment include top of the line...
- 9/19/2013
- cinemablend.com
Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia (TV's "Human Target," "Charlie's Angels") are set to pen the upcoming film adaptation of the "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon" video game series setup at Ubisoft Motion Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures.
The story revolves around a fictional unit of the U.S. Army Special Forces that effectively operates as the president’s private army. Equipped with the latest technology, they take down threats around the world without leaving any trace of their existence.
Michael Bay is producing and could potentially direct the project as he has yet to commit to helm anything beyond the currently shooting "Transformers: Age of Extinction".
Federman and Scaia are currently finishing the script on for the long-gestating film adaptation of the acclaimed comic series "Y: The Last Man," and penned a reboot of the "Zorro" franchise at Sony.
Source: Variety...
The story revolves around a fictional unit of the U.S. Army Special Forces that effectively operates as the president’s private army. Equipped with the latest technology, they take down threats around the world without leaving any trace of their existence.
Michael Bay is producing and could potentially direct the project as he has yet to commit to helm anything beyond the currently shooting "Transformers: Age of Extinction".
Federman and Scaia are currently finishing the script on for the long-gestating film adaptation of the acclaimed comic series "Y: The Last Man," and penned a reboot of the "Zorro" franchise at Sony.
Source: Variety...
- 9/19/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Michael Bay's adaptation of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon has hired a pair of writers.
Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia will provide the script for Ubisoft Motion Pictures and Warner Bros' video game adaptation, reports Variety.
The game centres around a fictional unit of the Us Army Special Forces. Using highly advanced technology, the soldiers operate as the President's own private army.
Bay will produce the movie but has not committed to directing it following Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Federman and Scaia have written for television shows including Jericho, Warehouse 13 and Human Target, and have been working on the scripts for the Y: The Last Man adaptation and a Zorro reboot.
The Ghost Recon series debuted in 2001.
Watch a trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier below:...
Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia will provide the script for Ubisoft Motion Pictures and Warner Bros' video game adaptation, reports Variety.
The game centres around a fictional unit of the Us Army Special Forces. Using highly advanced technology, the soldiers operate as the President's own private army.
Bay will produce the movie but has not committed to directing it following Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Federman and Scaia have written for television shows including Jericho, Warehouse 13 and Human Target, and have been working on the scripts for the Y: The Last Man adaptation and a Zorro reboot.
The Ghost Recon series debuted in 2001.
Watch a trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier below:...
- 9/19/2013
- Digital Spy
News 19 Sep 2013 - 07:24
The big screen take on UbiSoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon videogames enlists the writers of Y: The Last Man...
One of a bunch of movies in the works based on UbiSoft videogames is the big screen take on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon. The project an active one at Warner Bros, and it already was known that Michael Bay was set to produce the movie.
Bay may not only produce, but could quite possibly direct Ghost Recon too, once he's done with Transfomers: Age Of Extinction. The great irony is that the Ghost Recon games have their action moments, but also centre around the fact that all concerned must leave no trace of their intervention. We'd be quite shocked if Michael Bay could even drink a cup of coffee without a bit of slow motion and some loud explosions.
That notwithstanding, two new writers have...
The big screen take on UbiSoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon videogames enlists the writers of Y: The Last Man...
One of a bunch of movies in the works based on UbiSoft videogames is the big screen take on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon. The project an active one at Warner Bros, and it already was known that Michael Bay was set to produce the movie.
Bay may not only produce, but could quite possibly direct Ghost Recon too, once he's done with Transfomers: Age Of Extinction. The great irony is that the Ghost Recon games have their action moments, but also centre around the fact that all concerned must leave no trace of their intervention. We'd be quite shocked if Michael Bay could even drink a cup of coffee without a bit of slow motion and some loud explosions.
That notwithstanding, two new writers have...
- 9/19/2013
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Creeping stealthily towards a jump-off date is Warner Bros. and Michael Bay's adaptation of the Tom Clancy-inspired game Ghost Recon. Variety reports that two screenwriters are now signed on to transform the first-person shooter into something screen-ready. Smearing themselves in camo makeup and dusting off their Get Some Guide To Special Forces Jargon are Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia. The pair are probably best known for their work on TV shows Jericho and Human Target, but they've recently added some major Hollywood assignments to their collective résumé. Tricky ones, too, like 20th Century Fox's Zorro, currently in a holding pattern, and Y: The Last Man, now reportedly back in business with Dan Trachtenberg at the helm.For those unfamiliar with the fictional Recon team, they’re a unit of the Army Special Forces that basically acts as the President’s personal strike team, taking out threats with all the latest weapons and gadgets.
- 9/19/2013
- EmpireOnline
Back in June Michael Bay was set to go on a covert mission with Ubisoft by signing on to develop “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” into a potential film franchise at Warner Bros. and possibly direct. At the time of the announcement there was no screenwriters attached by Ubisoft, but meetings with screenwriters to pen “Ghost Recon,” with Bay overseeing its development was happening.
Now according to Variety, Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia have come on board to pen the script to the film version of “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon”. Federman and Scaia are currently finishing the script on “Y: The Last Man,” based on the graphic novel.
The “Ghost Recon” games revolve around a newly-conceived squad of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (5th Sfg) stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Their role is not unlike other real world special operations forces,...
Now according to Variety, Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia have come on board to pen the script to the film version of “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon”. Federman and Scaia are currently finishing the script on “Y: The Last Man,” based on the graphic novel.
The “Ghost Recon” games revolve around a newly-conceived squad of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (5th Sfg) stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Their role is not unlike other real world special operations forces,...
- 9/19/2013
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Variety have revealed that Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia - who are currently hard at work on the screenplay for Y: The Last Man's big screen adaptation - have been tapped by Ubisoft to pen the Michael Bay produced Ghost Recon movie. The Transformers: Age of Extiction director is developing the project in the hope of also helming it, so the team behind Ghost Recon have been on the hunt for writers ever since he first committed to the movie (as he has yet to find another project after the fourth instalment of the Transformers franchise is released next summer). Federman and Scaia have also worked on both Charlie's Angels and Human Target. The video game series, "revolve around a fictional unit of the U.S. Army Special Forces that essentially operates as the President’s private army, using the latest technology to infiltrate and take down threats around...
- 9/18/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
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