Topic: The Strain is Coming!

[Titi Camara]

There are early reports that FX have close to finalising a deal to air a tv show based on The Strain trilogy, written by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan!

I for one was really hoping that this would have been made into a trilogy of films, failing that it would have been great to have seen it picked up by HBO.

That for me, probably makes this the 3rd best option (given the success of a similar project in The Walking Dead and their general aversion to axing shows after a handfull of episodes), so no disaster there!

Can't wait to see this on the screen, even if it is the small one, exciting times!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/guillermo-del-toro-strain-carlton-cuse-fx-372624

[Titi Camara]

A bit of extra padding on this one, looks like we can expect the pilot this time next year with a full series following very soon after.

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/09/21/guillermo-del-toros-the-strain-could-become-an-fx-tv-series

http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/the-strain-drama-from-guillermo-del-toro-and-carlton-cuse-gets-pilot-order-at-fx/

[Brian Blessed]

The Walking Dead is AMC. FX do Sons of Anarchy, which is enjoyable pulp. I've not read the books, but take it you rate them? Not sure about another vampire show, but I'll give it a go.

[Titi Camara]

The Walking Dead is AMC. FX do Sons of Anarchy, which is enjoyable pulp. I've not read the books, but take it you rate them? Not sure about another vampire show, but I'll give it a go.

Ballz, really? Oh well, hopefully the quality already around this show and the quality of the base materials should elevate it above the usual pap!

It's not the usual vampire fare, there is no glamour or romance or fighting over some mooning, toothy lovesick cretin!

More along the lines of Dracula meets Legion! It could be epic, if handled correctly!

And most certainly the my favourite trology of books of the decade thus far!

[dave 5516]

For a second then I thought he'd finally decided to film his own book's.Bollix.

I think this is too big for the tv,this need's million of $ thrown at to be done properly imo.This would be brilliant if GDT made film's out of them instead of a tv series.

As to the book's,like Titi said the best trilogy of the decade by far.

Fom the opening with it's obvious nod to Bram Stoker to the finale it's a brilliant journey.

[Mouth]

Is it about taking a shit?

[Titi Camara]

Been hoping for ages that the trilogy of books was made into a trilogy films, all directed by GDT. Think it would have been a masterpiece on the same sort of level as TLOTR!

For me though this is the next best thing, just hoping beyond hope that it turns out to be brilliant. Gutted we have to wait another year for it though!

[Titi Camara]

Is it about taking a shit?

This is my poo facccccceeeeeeeeee!!!!! 

[Rusty Oysterburger]

Thought the first book was pretty lame but a tv show of it could be good I suppose

[Titi Camara]

Thought the first book was pretty lame but a tv show of it could be good I suppose

I understand that we are all entitled to our opinions, and if you had said that you just didn't like it I would fully respect that. To suggest that it was lame though suggests that it lacks conviction and was some how watered down, neither of which is remotely true!

[Rusty Oysterburger]

I understand that we are all entitled to our opinions, and if you had said that you just didn't like it I would fully respect that. To suggest that it was lame though suggests that it lacks conviction and was some how watered down, neither of which is remotely true!

I found it to be poorly written, incredibly deraritive even for the genre and the lead character left zero impression on me. I finished it and forgot all about it immediately and I have no inclination to read the sequels. 

It read like a plot outline for a film rather than actual book. That's why I think it would work better on screen

[Titi Camara]

I found it to be poorly written, incredibly deraritive even for the genre and the lead character left zero impression on me. I finished it and forgot all about it immediately and I have no inclination to read the sequels. 

It read like a plot outline for a film rather than actual book. That's why I think it would work better on screen

I think when you are writing about a subject with such deeply entrenched lore as vampirism then it's extremely difficult to create something, that at least on the surface, does not appear derivative. I think given the boundaries of the genre they manage to come up with a great deal of original thoughts and ideas, that for me at least, made the writing feel fresh and kept me engaged through all three books.

As for the main character, you really need to read all three books to fully apreciate his character arc. At times he can feel at bit lame, but as you read on you find he is full of conviction and ends up surprising even his greatest detractors. I also think this is why there are several other key characters in the books to focus on, whilst he's growing pair

It does feel like you are reading a fleshed out story board though, which is why I agree that it's transition to the screen should be almost effortless 

[coolbyrne]

I found it to be poorly written, incredibly deraritive even for the genre and the lead character left zero impression on me. I finished it and forgot all about it immediately and I have no inclination to read the sequels. 

It read like a plot outline for a film rather than actual book. That's why I think it would work better on screen

I have to admit, I bought the first book because I heard it was being transferred to comic book form, and because of Del Toro, but never got around to finishing the book. Don't know why, as I read a fair bit (actually reading 'Dracula' right now). Just didn't hold my attention. Perhaps it was the multiple POVs, maybe it just seemed like it took a long time for something to happen.

May have to pick it up again, as I like to bitch about how the TV show/movie isn't like the book. 

[Titi Camara]

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=38037

Sean Astin Feels The Strain
He's set for Guillermo del Toro's TV drama
Once he’s finished the long tour slog promoting Pacific Rim, Guillermo del Toro will be throwing himself into directing the TV pilot based on The Strain, the novel series he co-created with Chuck Hogan. Now the man overseeing the show, Lost veteran Carlton Cuse, has announced that Sean Astin will be part of the cast.

The plot follows the books’ basic storyline, which finds a vampire virus that runs rampant through New York and beyond and the CDC doctor (Corey Stoll) who must investigate it.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Astin is set to play Jim Kent, a friend to Stoll’s Ephraim and his colleague Nora (Mia Maestro), and a political operative who often works alongside their team.

Yet he ends up causing trouble for them when some financial dodgy dealings catch up to him and he’s forced to betray his ethics.

Astin joins a cast that includes Kevin Durand, John Hurt, Lauren Lee Smith, Jonathan Hyde and Richard Sammel. The cameras will roll this September in Toronto, with all involved hoping that US network FX picks the show up to series. Pacific Rim, meanwhile, lands on July 12.

[Titi Camara]

http://www.thewrap.com/guillermo-del-toros-strain-gets-series-order-fx/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guillermo-del-toros-strain-gets-series-order-fx

Production will begin this month for a July 2014 premiere

FX is catching Guillermo del Toro’s “The Strain.”

The network has given a 13-episode order to the drama from the “Pacific Rim” director, based on del Toro’s series of novels “The Strain,” “The Fall” and “The Night Eternal.”

Also read: Guillermo del Toro’s FX Pilot ‘The Strain’ Casts ‘Breaking Dawn’ Actress Mia Maestro in Starring Role

The project centers on the efforts of Centers for Disease Control employee Dr.  Ephraim Goodweather (“House of Cards” star Corey Stoll) to save New York City from a vampiric virus that’s contaminating the city, after a Boeing 777 makes a mysterious arrival at JFK. Goodweather and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism.  As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, who co-wrote the books,  co-wrote the pilot, with del Toro directing the pilot.

Also read: Guillermo Del Toro, Microsoft Crash Qualcomm’s CES Opening

Carlton Cuse (“Lost,” “Nash Bridges”) is executive producing and overseeing the project with del Toro, and will serve as writer and showrunner. Gary Ungar (“Gothika”) is also executive producing.

The cast also includes “Breaking Bad” actress Mia Maestro and Sean Astin.

“’The Strain’ books are near and dear to my heart and now, Chuck and I have the blessing of a partnership with Carlton and FX that holds great promise,” del Toro said of the series. “Working with FX has yielded an amazing experience with total creative freedom and support.”

“Working with visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and the team at FX has been a dream come true for me,” Cuse added. “Guillermo’s epic, cinematic pilot for The Strain starts a chilling and compelling story that will upend everything you thought you knew about vampires.”

Production will begin this month for a July 2014 premiere.

Kevin Durand, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Robert Maillet, Jack Kesy, Ben Hyland, and Miguel Gomez are also among the series’ ensemble cast.  John Hurt had also previously been cast, but his role, Professor Abraham Setrakian, is being recast.

[Titi Camara]

The Strain Delivers Another Ominous Teaser
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=117539
A new, spooky teaser video from "The Strain," the upcoming FX series based on the novels by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, is now online.

The series tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

Corey Stoll, Maestro, Sean Astin, Kevin Durand, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Robert Maillet, Jack Kesy, Ben Hyland, and Miguel Gomez also star.

"The Strain" premieres on FX this July.

[Skidder.]

Fuckin'... Sick of Vampires.

Zombies too...

I wish they'd just fuck off for a bit!

[Titi Camara]

Fuckin'... Sick of Vampires.

Zombies too...

I wish they'd just fuck off for a bit!

Why? What's doing your head in laird?

[Skidder.]

Why? What's doing your head in laird?

There's just so much proliferation on TV and film it really is hard to keep up with it all. Hard to filter out the shit from the good isn't it?

I dunno, I think I'm just becoming old and bitter.

[Titi Camara]

There's just so much proliferation on TV and film it really is hard to keep up with it all. Hard to filter out the shit from the good isn't it?

I dunno, I think I'm just becoming old and bitter.

Nah, wrong forum for that mate!

It won't be anything like The Vampire Diaries or Twilight. I imagine it will have more of a World War Z feel to it initially with a move towards a Walking Dead vibe as the show progresses. It's most definitely going to be dark and moody, personally I can't wait!

[dave 5516]

Haven't even had a shower.



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[dave 5516]

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[dave 5516]

I really hope this is successful...it's the new direction/evolution of the vampires I like the most.

After this makes $$$ hopefully someone'll turn The Passage trilogy into a film or tv series definitely three films.



Showered now.

[Titi Camara]

Personally I reckon it's gunna smash it! Really surprised at the lack out interest in it! Just over 6 weeks till it airs so I imagine the advertising will ramp up markedly in the coming weeks!

[dave 5516]

At the very least it'll reinstate vampires as the monsters they are..there'll not be any kissing and falling in love...just throat ripping violence...as it should be.

I think that's probably the reason they weren't picked up to be films.. difficult to sell to a wide audience,maybe?What was the last film to portray vampires properly?

[Vork+The Knights of Good]

Personally I reckon it's gunna smash it! Really surprised at the lack out interest in it! Just over 6 weeks till it airs so I imagine the advertising will ramp up markedly in the coming weeks!

Looks like they're going with a very similar marketing campaign to what they ran for The Bridge last year, which by all accounts was pretty successful.

[Macphisto80]

What was the last film to portray vampires properly?

Probably 30 Days of Night, which is very underrated.

[Titi Camara]

First episode airs this Sunday evening meaning that it should be "available" for common folk on Monday

[Ziltoid]

First episode airs this Sunday evening meaning that it should be "available" for common folk on Monday

Is this US only?  Uk airing it?

[Titi Camara]

Is this US only?  Uk airing it?

UKTV’s Watch Channel Acquires UK Rights To FX’s ‘The Strain’
http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/07/uktvs-watch-channel-acquires-uk-rights-fxs-strain/

Doesn't say anything about dates though...

EDIT: Some time in thr autumn

[dave 5516]

Probably 30 Days of Night, which is very underrated.

Sorry Mac I meant to reply to this at the time..getting arl mate.

I thought it was a great little film with an idea that was original and some very good vampires...for a change.

[dave 5516]

First episode airs this Sunday evening meaning that it should be "available" for common folk on Monday

You'll be sitting up until it's been upped yer quilt.

In other news...Cronin's final book is released later this year...October 23.

[dave 5516]

IT'S HERE!!!!

Everywhere....torrent wise.

[Titi Camara]

IT'S HERE!!!!

Everywhere....torrent wise.

I am literally about to pop! Can't wait to get out of here and get home to see just how fucking boss this is! Reckon it's gunna be the best thing the world has ever scene on screen...ever...fact!

[d gorgeous one haz spoken]

Ballz, really? Oh well, hopefully the quality already around this show and the quality of the base materials should elevate it above the usual pap!

Actually TWD was supposed to be on NBC, but they passed on it and it ended up on AMC. NBC now has another zombie orientated show in the works.

[Titi Camara]

Actually TWD was supposed to be on NBC, but they passed on it and it ended up on AMC. NBC now has another zombie orientated show in the works.

IMHO IDM which network shows it. TFT GDT is at the helm means it's a winner

[dave 5516]

I am literally about to pop! Can't wait to get out of here and get home to see just how fucking boss this is! Reckon it's gunna be the best thing the world has ever scene on screen...ever...fact!

Well..nothing like setting yerself up for disappointment.

Scene the opening..looking good.

[Titi Camara]

Well..nothing like setting yerself up for disappointment.

Scene the opening..looking good.

It's literally going to be better than this....

[Saul Goodman]

I agree with the above poster that this genre is so over saturated that I'm completely turned off at this point by the idea of anything involving zombies/vampires. Del Toro's involvement though peaked my interest enough to give it a chance.

It's cliched ridden, ridiculous, plot hole filled nonsense but I enjoyed it loads    It isn't going to win any emmys but so far it looks like good entertaining fun which understands unlike so many of the others in the genre that it doesn't need it take itself so seriously. It has some wonderful 80's gremlins type charm going on which I love.

[RedSince86]

Just watched it and thought it was well made and has done the book justice from the 1st episode.