Tim Curry will have a starring role in Fox’s upcoming two-hour production of Rocky Horror Picture Show, according to Vulture. Laverne Cox is playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter this time around (see “Geek Film/TV News Round-Up”), and Curry will play the criminologist narrator.
NBC’s upcoming Powerless comedy series will use recognizable DC superheroes, IGN is reporting. According to NBC executive Jennifer Salke, DC has “namedropped everyone. I don't think they’ve said anyone's off limits.” The pilot will also feature a known superhero, Salke shared. “[T]he main superhero that's featured is not one of those [Batman or Superman-type heroes], but it's someone recognizable.” The pilot order was given earlier this month (see “Post-Holidays Geek TV Round-Up”).
This poster for AMC’s The Walking Dead Season 6 second eight episodes was released with the tagline “A Larger World.” Season 6 premieres on Sunday, February 14 at 9 PM EST.(Click any image for larger view.)
The following teaser (below) was released for Season 4 of BBC America’s Orphan Black, which be premiering in April. IDW Publishing is releasing Orphan Black comics and games (see "IDW Announces 'Orphan Black' Tabletop Games").
Showtime’s Penny Dreadful has also released a new teaser for the upcoming Third Season, as well as a premiere date of May 1. Titan Comics recently announced a deal to start releasing comics tied to the supernatural Victorian drama this spring (see “Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful' Comes to Comics”).