WiC Weekly: January 24-30
By WiC Staff
From a new Vikings show to yet more Game of Thrones spin-offs, there was plenty to talk about this week in the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy.
It’s time for WiC Weekly, where we go over the biggest stories in the worlds of fantasy, sci-fi, TV and movies from the past seven days.
Let us begin.
First up, CBS All Access — sorry, Paramount+ — is planning for its future. Of course, that includes the Star Trek franchise:
A new trailer for Paramount+ features Captain Pike and Mr. Spock front and center to promote Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. https://t.co/CI2HyXQdh7
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
The Winds of Winter is coming. It is. And when it does, we’ll be ready:
It’s been 10 years since the last book in the Song of Ice and Fire series came out. Let’s refresh our memories for (cross your fingers and toes) The Winds of Winter. https://t.co/x3ixNlQqUr
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
A new Vikings show is coming:
Netflix announces the cast of its upcoming original series Vikings: Valhalla, set 100 years after the events of the original History show. https://t.co/jmYwvevNnw
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
This is the third Game of Thrones spin-off project we’ve heard about in the past week and change. There’s a lot going on.
Over the past week, we've been hearing about lots of new Game of Thrones spinoffs from HBO. The latest is an animated drama. https://t.co/NifLsVN0Zb
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
The Wheel of Time is one of several high-profile fantasy shows headed to our TV screens in the near future. Let’s get to know it:
There are hundreds of characters in The Wheel of Time, too many to keep your straight in your head at all times. But they deserve celebration: https://t.co/3lyDTRJW7I
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
HBO is rebooting True Blood, for better or for worse. What do the original cast think about it?
HBO is rebooting vampire drama True Blood, for better or worse. Apparently, even author Charlaine Harris didn’t know it was happening: https://t.co/ce71gAMLJI
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
All those new Game of Thrones are just some of the big-time fantasy series coming our way. What will TV look like in a couple years? Hopefully, very exciting:
Between House of the Dragon, The Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time and more, TV is about to be flooded with big-budget fantasy epics. Let’s talk about it: https://t.co/kvC4XFUp9T
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
The Mandalorian has already given us live-action versions of several animated Star Wars characters. And it may only be the beginning:
Jason Isaacs played up rumors that he may reprise his role as the Grand Inquisitor from Star Wars Rebels in a Star Wars Disney+ show. https://t.co/ucHXJuPImE
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
John Boyega has a reputation for being outspoken. He continues to earn it:
John Boyega rarely minces words when talking about his experiences on the set of the Star Wars sequel movies, or about anything. https://t.co/yZqrmvXz1z
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
There (may be) a Harry Potter series coming to HBO Max. What direction will it take?
While the idea of returning to the Wizarding World is exciting, a new series would need to avoid the problems that tripped up the Fantastic Beasts series: https://t.co/liXpHalrEf
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 31, 2021
Until next week!
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