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It seems the long battle between CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures is drawing to a close with Bleeding Cool learning that they have agreed to settle their lawsuit against Axanar Productions. It was over a year ago that the suit had been filed, then last May, during a fan event promoting Star Trek Beyond, J.J. Abrams […]

After what one could argue was a pretty solid first season, the jury was out as to whether or not freshman DC Comics tv series Supergirl would be picked up for a second season on CBS. Melissa Benoist admirably took on the red cape and boots of Kal-El’s lost cousin Kara, and despite less than subtle […]

Were you one of the Fannibals disappointed by the loss of such a great show?  How about a faithful of Pushing Daisies?  Well, we’ve got some good news for you. In this breaking news story from Variety, it looks as if Bryan Fuller (Star Trek Deep Space 9, Star Trek Voyager) has been named showrunner on the […]

After a highly active rumor mill regarding a proposed ‘new’ Star Trek series finally quieted down earlier this year, it would appear CBS *is* actually developing a new TV show in Federation Space.  Let me first say, this is not entirely unexpected.  With so many amazing and professional “fan projects” continuing the lore and story […]

CBS’s Supergirl just added another notable DC character to their lineup, and we’re a little surprised. If you were a fan of Superman: The Animated Series chances are you know who Livewire is.  Leslie Willis was a radio DJ, known for her sensationalist style and ridiculing Superman.  In the tv series, she is struck by lightning, and […]

We’re still undecided about CBS’s Supergirl, and it’s because the CW has been doing amazing things with DC Comics heroes.  Ok, so has Fox with Gotham (which we really like). Today was the beginning of upfronts season, which means each network will tease the critics and reviewers with their upcoming big titles in the hopes the pre […]

We’ve been trying to stay on top of the casting announcements for the upcoming CBS series Supergirl based on the long standing DC Comics heroine. It looks like TVLine as the inside scoop on the newest names added to the cast, and one of them has ties to the Superman franchise.  Ok fine, the New Adventures […]

Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal) is reuniting with Brothers & Sisters executive producer Greg Berlanti to co-star opposite Melissa Benoist (Glee) in the upcoming CBS  series Supergirl.  Flockhart will play Kara’s boss Cat Grant. Described as J.Lo by way of Anna Wintour, Cat is the self-made founder of CatCo, a media empire that includes a global magazine and websites in multiple spheres. Having […]

This just in DC Comics fans!  Remember how we told you CBS was going to be launching their own tv series about Superman’s cousin Supergirl? Well, Variety is reporting they’ve found their Kara Zor-El, and she’ll be played by Melissa Benoist (Glee, Whiplash).  The pilot was written by Greg Berlanti and Ali Adler in association with […]

For whatever reason, movie houses and television networks cannot get enough superhero action right now.  But in a move that has surprised most followers of the “bring more solo female heroes to the screen”, the bid for the new Supergirl series went to CBS. Supergirl Kara Zor-El is the cousin of the Last Son of Krypton […]