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'Zombieland' TV Series: Amazon Passes on the Pilot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:03:15 +0000

Bad news, 'Zombieland' fans. In spite of of the modestly enthusiastic reception to Amazon's 'Zombieland' TV series pilot, it seems Amazon has officially decided to pass on continuing production of the series. The streaming service will continue to narrow its field in search of a pilot to take to full season production, but has 'Zombieland' officially been put down? Find out about the franchise's future inside!

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The CW's Wonder Woman Drama 'Amazon' Still in Development

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:45:31 +0000

While The CW has begun setting its fall schedule and issuing trailers for its 2013-14 offerings, many were left wondering whatever became of the network's Wonder Woman reboot pilot 'Amazon,' which last we heard had begun casting and working on the script. CW executives assure that the pilot remains in development for a future season, but could prove one of the "trickiest" properties they've had to work with. Find out about Wonder Woman's TV future inside!

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Amazon's 'Zombieland' TV Series: Writers Open Up about Movie-TV Changes

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:56:51 +0000

Amazon's 'Zombieland' TV series has officially hit the network's streaming service, pulling ahead of the pack in the bid to obtain a series order based on viewer feedback. Critical reactions to the pilot adapting Ruben Fleischer's 2009 film have run the gamut, but what does the TV series allow that the movie didn't? And what do writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have to say about the benefits carried over from their original 2005 CBS pitch?

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'Zombieland' TV Series Premiering on Amazon This Thursday?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:12:31 +0000

It's been a few weeks since we've heard much of anything about the 'Zombieland' TV series set to debut on Amazon, with its pilot in the can and a number of photos from the production in circulation. When last we heard, series writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were eying an April debut, reception of which would put them into production for November, but will the pilot debut as early as April 18? Get the latest news on the 'Zombieland' TV series pilot inside!

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The CW's 'Amazon': Wonder Woman TV Series Pushed to 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:54:01 +0000

Once it became apparent that The CW's 'Arrow' would prove a big success for the network, DC comics fans were excited to hear that The CW might look to capitalize on the good will by developing a unique Wonder Woman TV series titled 'Amazon,' focusing on the younger days of titular hero Princess Diana. The CW brass seemed optimistic that the project would move forward, but now the drama has been left off the network's list of pilot pick-ups for the season. Is 'Amazon' dead in the water?

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'Zombieland' TV Series Headed to Amazon?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:24:29 +0000

A few days ago we heard the surprising, yet phenomenal report that CBS had decided to move forward with its 'Zombieland' TV series after all, after nearly two years spent in development. The series would pic up where Ruben Fleischer's 2009 film left off, albeit with new actors replacing the now-household names and a few new characters thrown into the mix. Now it seems that the initial reports may have been off, and the 'Zombieland' TV series might be headed to Amazon.com's streaming service instead. Get the latest on a 'Zombieland' TV series inside!

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Tax on Amazon Purchases in Calif. Begins Saturday

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:36:24 +0000

Online retailer Amazon.com has tried to become all things to all consumers, but in California, it is about to take on a role it fought against for years: tax collector.

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