NBC's hit TV series Heroes has spun off a second series, Heroes: Origins, which will feature episodes written by some of Hollywood's top writer/directors including Kevin Smith (Clerks), Eli Roth (Hostel), and Michael Dougherty (Trick 'r Treat).  Dougherty also co-wrote both Superman Returns and X2.  Both Roth and Smith will direct their episodes of Heroes: Origins.

In addition to Heroes: Origins, the superhero-themed Heroes, the number one new TV series that debuted during the 2006-2007 season, has also inspired a comic book series, which will be published by DC Comics (see 'DC Gets Heroes'), and a novel, Heroes: Saving Charlie, which is coming in December from Del Rey (see 'Heroes Novel in December').