Building on the success and brand awareness of the After Dark Horrorfest 8 Films To Die For ® brand, After Dark Films, in cooperation with Lionsgate and NBC Universal’s Syfy, has created a new series, After Dark Originals (ADO).

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past 4 years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases eight new cutting edge horror films spanning the genre. The mission is to create high quality horror films that provide After Dark full control from script concept through final editing. The first installment of ADO includes Husk, Fertile Ground, Scream Of The Banshee, Prowl, The Task, Re-Kill, Seconds Apart and 51. Notable directors and writers include Brett Simmons, whose short film Husk took Sundance by storm several years ago, Steven C. Miller of Automaton Transfusion fame, and previous After Dark writer/director Adam Gierasch (Autopsy). All ADO films were shot in the US and Bulgaria.

“The writers and directors in our After Dark Originals line are outstanding. We are excited to showcase their work and to give a home to all this fresh young talent that we will continue to develop over time”, says After Dark Films owner and CEO, Courtney Solomon.

Currently seven of the eight films have been filmed and are in post-production. The eighth to slated to start production this month. All eight Originals will be released in Third Quarter 2010 with a new and innovative marketing and release strategy. Additionally, the second set of Originals has already been green lit and will start production in July 2010.

Battlestar Galactica Online is coming to a Web browser near you this fall. Bigpoint and Unity Technologies announced on Tuesday that Battlestar Galactica Onlinewill be released this Fall. The MMO (massively multiplayer online game) will debut on Syfy Channel’s site first, as a 30-day exclusive, and will use browser-based 3-D software Unity.

Though situated in a cross-platform Web browser, the game features full 3D graphics and sees players assuming the role of either humanity’s remnants or the Cylons.

As for gameplay, Battlestar Galactica Online will include tactical space combat, exploration, and mission-based quests, which flesh out the game’s overarching storyline. The game will also feature assets taken directly from SyFy’s Emmy Award-winning TV show.

“‘Battlestar Galactica’ has a huge and passionate fan base,” CEO and Bigpoint founder Heiko Hubertz said. “We are proud to be able to publish such an internationally famous title as one of our online games. For the first time ever, we’re relying completely on Unity in order to offer our users fantastic game graphics right in their browsers.”

Battlestar Galactica Online is hardly SyFy’s only venture into the gaming market of late. In 2008, the television network announced a deal with Trion Worlds to develop massively multiplayer online games that integrate with its broadcasts. Last month, SyFy entered into a joint development deal with game-publishing heavyweight THQ that sees the two collaborating on adapting existing franchises and creating new properties for cross-media use.

Source: Gamespot

World Wrestling Entertainment® (NYSE: WWE) today announced the creation of a new online ticket hub for all WWE live events, available at WWE.com. The comprehensive destination provides WWE fans with access to all WWE live event tickets in North America as well as premium seats to select events through Ticketmaster, a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Nation.

The Ticketmaster partnership provides fans convenient and safe access to tickets for the WWE’s premier events throughout North America as well as premium access to some of the most sought-after seats via the WWE’s Official Platinum Seats program. Additionally, the WWE has established a platform through TicketsNow, the “Official Resale Partner of the WWE,” which enables their fans the ability to purchase or resell their tickets from a convenient WWE-sanctioned resale marketplace.

“WWE’s new ticket hub offers one-stop shopping for all of our fans’ ticket needs. Our new relationship with Ticketmaster ensures that our fans have convenient and safe options to secure some of the best seats to WWE’s live events,” said Michelle Wilson, EVP, Marketing, WWE.

Fans can access the WWE ticket resale marketplace at www.TicketsNow.com/wwe or through direct links from WWE.com.

ABC’s re-imagining of the 1980s miniseries V, which is set in the none-too-distant future when aliens rule humanity, returns to television on March 30th, 2010. A new promotional poster for the series has been released and you can check it out below!

V stars Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Morena Baccarin as Anna, Scott Wolf as Chad Decker, Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Michael Trucco as John May, and Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie.

Be sure to check out the official website for the show at this location for full episodes and additional content.

World Wrestling Entertainment® and Syfy today announced the next generation of reality television with the debut of WWE NXT, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Syfy.

WWE NXT is a hybrid live event/reality show featuring eight well-known, popular WWE Superstars (“Pros”) mentoring eight WWE “Rookies.” These Rookies, who are learning the ropes, are athletes who epitomize pop culture and personify strong attributes – they are opinionated and aggressive – which means inherent conflict between Rookies and other Rookies, conflict between Rookies and Pros, as well as, conflict between Pros and Pros. The trials and tribulations of the WWE NXT cast ensure action-packed, innovative entertainment – WWE Style.

“Once again, WWE will bring something entirely new to the television landscape as WWE meets reality TV,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, World Wrestling Entertainment. “As we introduce this brand new franchise exclusively on Syfy, WWE NXT will have a completely different look and feel from our other WWE television programming.”

“Syfy is excited to continue our partnership with WWE, Vince and his team with this innovative live event/reality show,” said Syfy President Dave Howe. “This is a unique combination of heart-stopping entertainment and gritty behind-the-scenes reality. The NXT Rookies take the challenge of our new tagline ‘Imagine Greater’ to heart as they embark on their ultimate dream quest to be the next generation of revered heroes and champions in the fantastic arena of the WWE.”

Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 96 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)

Michael Trucco, who is best known for his role on Battlestar Galactica as Sam Anders, is heading to ABC’s sci-fi series V, reports TVGuide.com.

Trucco will tackle the role of the mysterious underground leader, John May, who has been mentioned in the series before.

John May has been discussed as the leader and founder of the Fifth Column, an underground group of rebel Visitors that Ryan (Morris Chestnut) and Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) have been attempting to resurrect.

Trucco is slated to appear in one episode scheduled to air April 13, 2010 on ABC.

The series also stars Elizabeth Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Joel Gretsch, Lourdes Benedicto, Morena Baccarin and Scott Wolf.

V is a “re-imagining” of the 1980s miniseries of the same name. It takes place in the none-too-distant future, when aliens rule humanity.

Check out the official site for the series, where you can find character profiles and other assorted goodies at http://abc.go.com/shows/v

Disney has released the official synopsis for the movie and also started an official Facebook fan page for the film. Production is under way in London for Andrew Stanton’s latest film, which is set to come out in 2012.

Synopsis: From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL-E”), John Carter of Mars brings this captivating hero to the big screen in a stunning adventure epic set on the wounded planet of Mars, a world inhabited by warrior tribes and exotic desert beings. Based on the first of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “Barsoom Series,” the film chronicles the journey of Civil-War veteran John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who finds himself battling a new and mysterious war amidst a host of strange Martian inhabitants, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins).

Be among the first to become a fan of John Carter of Mars on Facebook! www.facebook.com/JohnCarterOfMars

Atari, Inc., one of the world’s most recognized videogame publishers, and Syfy, the broadcast leader in imagination-based entertainment, have announced an exclusive partnership promoting the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game (MMO), Star Trek Online, releasing for the PC on February 2, 2010.

This exciting initiative explores uncharted territory, empowering Syfy.com to build a one-stop “hub” for Star Trek Online, where fans and gamers alike will be able to view explosive new content, participate in special contests and sweepstakes, and even purchase an exclusive bundle via digital download. The deal furthers Syfy’s mission to leverage multiple platforms, transcending just the television screen, to reach its broad audience and leverage the affinity they have with the most mainstream and profitable genre world wide: science fiction.

Star Trek fans can visit Syfy.com/StarTrekOnline and purchase the limited time “Syfy Bundle” to digitally download the game and receive a variety of bonus offers, both in-game and out of game!

* “Neodymium Deflector Dish” — An in-game item grants a bonus to Auxiliary power, boosts maneuverability, and increases the effectiveness of a ship’s Science abilities.

* “500 Cryptic Points” — These micro-transaction credits can be used to purchase in-game items and unlock unique bonuses.

* “Syfy Store Discount” — Purchasers of the Syfy bundle will receive 15% off their next purchase at the Syfy.com store.

In addition, to celebrate the launch of Star Trek Online, Syfy will air a two-day Star Trek marathon on Monday, 2/1 8 am to 5 pm of “STAR TREK ENTERPRISE” and Tuesday, 2/2 8 am – 9 pm of “STAR TREK NEXT GENERATION”.

“Syfy is the perfect home for Star Trek Online,” said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. “By offering broadcast support, exclusive content and in-game bonuses, fans of Star Trek and the science fiction genre will be able to take part in this title’s much anticipated release.”

Alan Seiffert, Senior Vice President Syfy Ventures, added, “The Syfy audience has immense passion for video games. With that said, we are making a significant commitment to growing our presence in gaming and establishing Syfy.com’s Game Center as a leading destination for cutting edge interactive entertainment from a news, entertainment and even sales perspective. This joint venture with Atari helps showcase the types of unique partnerships we will look to develop to provide our audience with exclusive experiences tied to today’s hottest interactive entertainment.”

This exciting – and first time – sales partnership between a media property and a gaming publisher will be supported with TV and Digital advertising and promotional units throughout the month of February.

Taking place in the year 2409, Star Trek Online boasts extraordinary features and lets fans both new and old experience unparalleled adventures. Players have the opportunity to become a high ranking Starfleet officer and participate in missions that take them into the depths of space, across exotic planets and even inside other starships. Star Trek Online offers total customization, from a player’s avatar to the ship he captains.

Star Trek Online is a licensed product from CBS Consumer Products. For more information, please visit: www.startrekonline.com and www.atari.com.

A new promo for the BBC’s latest incarnation of ‘Doctor Who’ has hit the web!

The previous Doctor Who, David Tennant, made his last appearance in this year’s Christmas Special, when he will handed the mantle over to Matt Smith.

Check out the preview below and weigh in with your thoughts on the series and the good Doctor!

Syfy has made a bold move in regards to their highly anticipated series ‘Caprica’ , by placing the pilot episode online for all to see… for free. You can check it out for yourself at this location >

The series will debut on January 22, 2010.

‘Caprica’ is a prequel to the channel’s wildly popular ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ which just concluded its fourth and final season back in March. The timeline for ‘Caprica’ predates ‘Battlestar Galactica’ by 58 years. The series stars Esai Morales, Eric Stoltz, Paula Malcomson and Polly Walker.

The series revolves around follows two rival families – one led by scientist Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz), the other by lawyer Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) – living on planet ‘Caprica’ several decades before it’s destroyed by renegade machines.

The pilot episode of the series was written by Ronald Moore and Remi Aubuchon and directed by ‘Friday Night Lights’ director Jeffrey Reiner. The pilot clocks in at two hours and Syfy has ordered an additional 20 hours of the series.

The streamed version of “Caprica” will be different from the one released on DVD earlier this year. The nudity prevalent in the pilot episode will be removed for both the streaming and broadcast versions. New scenes and upgraded special effects have been added as well.

‘Caprica’ will air at 10 p.m. Fridays.

Source: Airlock Alpha