And the cast for Wes Ball's The Maze Runner adaptation grows by two with the director taking to Twitter to share the news. Read on to learn who'll be playing Thomas and Minho.

First Ball tweeted that a "Teen Wolf" favorite (pictured) has signed on:

Guess the cats out of the bag. Dylan O'Brien is our Thomas. Very exciting. He's a great actor and a cool dude.

He followed that announcement with:

And while we're at it.... Everyone say hi to Ki Hong Lee. He's our Minho! Greatest cast EVAR!

They join the previously announced Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, and Aml Ameen. Gotham Group will be producing The Maze Runner with 20th Century Fox. Noah Oppenheim and James Dashner (author of the novel) wrote the script.

Look for more on this flick soon!

Here's the book's synopsis:

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.

Thomas was expected. But the next day a girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers.

Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.

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Deadpool will release on June 25th for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Players can pre-order now and receive tons of great content such as Merc with a Map Pack DLC, Marvel grahic novel credits and even exclusive wallpapers. Read on to learn how to get started - Deadpool commands it!

From the Press Release
And now a special message from our friend Deadpool:

So I, the great and magMANimous Deadpool, cordially intimidated invited Activision Publishing, Inc. and High Moon Studios to make a video game starring Marvel’s most Marvel-ous character, me. And you being a gamer of unquestionable good taste wish to pre-order that game. Well I say bravo - you deserve some awesome rewards for putting your trust in Deadpool.

So here we go… Because Deadpool loves you, I’ve sent threats hugs and kisses to the heads of some major retailers to get you some sweet merch for pre-ordering the Merc, including:

Pre-order Details
GameStop and EBGames

Players can get Le Vamp at 50% off from today until April 22nd in celebration of all things dark and creepy! For only $0.99, gamers can experience all the vampire and undead goodness that the game has to offer for your iPhone, iPad and iPad Touch devices.

From the Press Release
In celebration of darkness and all things creepy and crawly, High Voltage Software has announced that its runaway endless runner sensation, Le Vamp for iOS, will be 50% off its regular price in the App Store this weekend. The critically-acclaimed game has already garnered the prestigious Editor's Choice in the App Store, as well as rave reviews from both the living and undead.

Since its debut last month, players have flung over 25 million Blood Pigs, smashed over 4 million Pumpkin Piles, and blocked nearly 1.5 million sunbeams—just in time for spring. Despite its astounding success, developer and chief ghoulsitter Eric Nofsinger says that more fresh blood is needed.

“Human players have allowed Le Vamp to be caught by baguette-wielding French villagers 1,107,983 times. We’re putting the app on sale in the hopes of finding newfangled players who can fling Garlic Pigs more deftly and succeed at more than the 303,986 missions already completed.”

The game, available as a universal app for iPhone, iPad, and iPad Touch, offers a novel twist on the endless runner genre; rather than controlling the tiny vampire, whose undead soul makes possession impossible, players use simple gestures in the living world to help Le Vamp traverse the hostile French countryside and return safely to his crypt.

Offering a macabre mix of cartoony and cadaverous, Le Vamp has captured the hearts and souls of gamers on the iTunes App Store, where it averages 4.5 stars, as well as the gruesome critics from Touch Arcade, USA Today, and Gaming Illustrated, among others. There are nine hideously adorable enemies and hazards as well as black magic and upgrades like Sunblock, Bacon Cologne, and Super Fingers to help Le Vamp remain safely undead.

Le Vamp went on sale at midnight April 18 and will remain available for just $0.99 until the morning of Monday April 22, 2013.

To learn more, visit the official Le Vamp iTunes page.

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Showtime has released a new sneak peek of "Dexter" that runs a full two minutes, and of course we have it for you right here. The most interesting part? The fact that is spells out for us that this is indeed Dex's eighth and final season.

They also posted the following on the show's Facebook page:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
To thank you for your love and support over the last seven years, we wanted our Facebook fans to be the first to know that the upcoming season will be the final season of Dexter.

"Dexter" Season 8, starring Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter with guest stars that include Yvonne Strahovski, Bethany Joy Lenz, Rhys Coiro, Charlotte Rampling, Nick Gomez, and Sean Patrick Flanery, premieres on June 30th.

For more in the meantime be sure to visit the official "Dexter" page on Showtime, "like" "Dexter" on Facebook, and follow "Dexter" on Twitter.

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Fans can now download Papo & Yo for PC for $13.50 from today until April 28th. The game has been enhanced with new features for the PC and players will once again get to join a young boy in his quest to save his magical friend Monster.

From the Press Release
Minority Media, an independent game development studio, today announced that its acclaimed adventure game Papo & Yo is now available for PC through Steam, Amazon and other direct download platforms. Originally released in 2012 for PlayStation Network, the game, which was inspired by creator Vander Caballero’s childhood, features a boy, Quico, journeying through a magical world to save his best friend Monster from a terrible danger: himself. Monster is addicted to poisonous frogs, and eating one causes him to fly into a fiery rage from which no one is safe. As Quico, players will confront their conflicting emotions about Monster’s problem in a deeply touching, emotional video game experience.

Starting today through April 28, Papo & Yo can be downloaded for PC for $13.50, a ten percent discount off of the game’s official price of $14.99. The new and enhanced PC version features improvements to the game’s graphics, controls, cinematics, and character animation, and adds Steam Big Picture Mode and multi-monitor support.

"Papo & Yo is my personal, emotional story told through a video game,” said Vander Caballero, Minority Creative Director. “For so many years I wanted to make a game about my father, who was an alcoholic, but wasn't sure if the industry was ready for something like this. When I eventually left EA, the help of the Canadian Media Fund, the Sony Pub Fund and the great team at Minority let me use my experience to start creating a magical world that would allow us to reach players emotionally, while they were exploring and solving puzzles. When Papo finally came out, the feedback we got made it clear that gamers want new types of experiences that go beyond killing the next enemy. Now we want to continue to bring fun games that evoke emotional experiences to as many people possible, starting today by sharing Papo with PC gamers!”

To learn more, visit the official Papo & Yo website.

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Eli Roth's new series for Netflix, "Hemlock Grove," is getting set to make its premiere tomorrow, and to celebrate its arrival, a new motion poster has gripped the Internet. Check it out right here to whet your appetite for some binge viewing!

From executive producer Eli Roth and developed by Brian McGreevy (who wrote the novel on which it's based) and Lee Shipman, "Hemlock Grove" stars Famke Janssen, Dougray Scott, Bill Skarsgård, Landon Liboiron, Penelope Mitchell, and Freya Tingley.

Synopsis:
"Hemlock Grove" is a riveting 13-episode (1 hour each) murder mystery that revolves around the residents of a former Pennsylvania steel town. When 17-year-old Brooke Bluebell is brutally murdered, any of Hemlock’s peculiar inhabitants – or killer creatures – could be suspects. Through the investigation the town’s seamier side is exposed, revealing nothing is what it seems. Beautiful, terrifying, and graphic, "Hemlock Grove" is unlike anything else in its genre.

Dig on the poster below courtesy of our brothers in harm at Bloody Disgusting!

All 13 episodes of Season 1 will be available exclusively on Netflix beginning April 19, 2013. For more info be sure to "like" "Hemlock Grove" on Facebook, and follow "Hemlock Grove" on Twitter.

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Okay, so maybe doing so could get a little messy. Especially if you have a cat who would likely crack under the insanity of the event. We're talking a clean and quick way to do so. Just simply pop in a DVD, and you're all set!

Midnight Releasing’s next big horror film release Hayride will be hitting shelves on May 7th, 2013. Hayride will also be available for rental at Redbox and is currently able to be saved in your Netflix user’s queue.

Hayride was filmed in Southern Alabama and is loosely based on the childhood experiences of the director, Terron R. Parsons, whose family used to have an annual haunted hayride attraction. The cast includes Mississippi native Sherri Eakin, who is no stranger to independent horror movies, Jeremy Ivy, and veteran actor Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop; Black Hawk Down; Me, Myself & Irene). The film follows a college student returning home for Halloween who is forced to face his childhood fears when an escaped killer takes refuge in his family’s haunted hayride attraction. The phrase coined for the film, which has also become its tagline, is “Southern Fried Horror.”

Synopsis
Steven Summers returns home to southern Alabama from college with his girlfriend, Amanda, to attend his uncle's annual Haunted Hayride. Unaware that an escaped killer is on the loose, Steven will soon face the real life embodiment of PITCHFORK, a character his uncle created for the Hayride and Steven's childhood tormentor. Steven will soon realize that not all childhood fears are imagined when the legend of Pitchfork suddenly becomes dangerously real...

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Another clip from tonight's episode of "Hannibal" has arrived, and of course we have it for you right here. Watch as Will gets a bead on a copycat killer in Episode 1.03 - "Potage."

"Hannibal" airs Thursday nights at 10pm on NBC and stars Hugh Dancy as Will Graham and Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal Lecter. Laurence Fishburne and Caroline Dhavernas co-star.

Related Story: Stay One Step Ahead of "Hannibal" with These Stills from Episode 1.03 - "Potage"

"Hannibal" Episode 1.03 - "Potage" (airs 4/18/13)
Jack (Laurence Fishburne) theorizes that Abigail (Kacey Rohl) may have aided her father, Garret Jacob Hobbs (Vladimir Cubrt), in his serial killings. Against Dr. Alana Bloom's (Caroline Dhavernas) advice, but at Hannibal's (Mads Mikkelsen) behest, Abigail is escorted back to Minnesota, where she discovers much violent hostility against her and her family. Things go from bad to worse when a copycat killer murders a friend of Abigail. Hannibal suggests they hide the body to protect Abigail — but secrets come at a cost.

For more info visit "Hannibal" on NBC.com, "like" "Hannibal" on Facebook, and follow "Hannibal" on Twitter.

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Ever wonder what really goes on during an exorcism? Is it really all pea soup and contorting? Hopefully with the DVD release of The Exorcist in the 21st Century, we can finally find out... or not!

From the Press Release
Horror films that delve into unexplained, paranormal activities and superstitions are an enduring obsession in our culture. Perhaps the most terrifying movie of all time, The Exorcist exploited a primitive fear and apprehension of evil and death by exposing filmgoers to demonic possession and the mysterious power of the Church. Ever since, filmgoers and the general public have wondered if demons and exorcisms are real. Now, with unprecedented access granted by the Catholic Church, director Fredrik Horn Akselsen reveals the secret and mystical world of Catholic exorcisms in his documentary The Exorcist in the 21st Century. The feature-length film will be released on all major digital platforms and DVD on May 7, 2013, by The Disinformation Company.

The Church granted filmmakers Fredrik Horn Akselsen and Christian Falch a remarkable degree of access to tell this story, allowing them to accompany one of the few exorcists in Europe, the Vatican-approved Father José Antonio Fortea, Catholic priest/exorcist and author. Father Fortea travels the world on his mission to enlighten the masses about demonic possession and to help fellow exorcists. Father Gabriel Amorth, Official Vatican Exorcist, is also prominently featured in the documentary. He has been an exorcist for 25 years and estimates he has seen 70,000 cases.

In the film Constanza, a Colombian woman, claims to have been possessed by demons for 15 years and sees the Spanish exorcist as her last hope for spiritual liberation.

The Exorcist in the 21st Century gives a unique insight into one of the world’s most secret and mystical rites – the Catholic ritual of exorcism. Captured in a compelling and dramatic fashion by Akselsen, the on-camera casting out of the demons is every bit as disturbing as anything Hollywood filmmakers could conjure up.

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Sometimes life doesn't leave you alone. How far would you go to escape your reality? Get away from it all? There's no doubt the prospect of doing so can be riddled with tough choices. Sometimes though... sometimes escaping can be far, far worse.

From the Press Release
Look At Me Films has announced the completion of the psychological horror film REBOUND. Reminiscent of the “slow burn” horror films of 70s, REBOUND uses foreboding mood and misdirection to build relentless suspense, culminating in terrifying scenes and shocking twists.

Emotionally tormented after finding her boyfriend in bed with another woman, Claire abandons her life in Los Angeles to move home to Chicago and escape her reality. Shortly after beginning her long journey across the country, she discovers another reality that is far worse.

REBOUND marks longtime producer Megan Freels’ first feature as writer/director. Freels previously produced SPARKS, the directorial debut of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, which premiered at Sundance. Freels is the Co-Executive Producer of The Untitled Heuton/Falacci pilot, produced by Hypnotic and Universal Cable Productions for the USA Network, which stars Bryan Greenberg and Stephanie Sigman. Freels also is in development on various projects and has developed films based on the works of Elmore Leonard, Freels’ grandfather.

REBOUND was also produced by Debra Trevino, whose credits include EVERLASTING and ROCK SLIDE, and veteran editor Eric Potter (UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS and MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN) serves as Executive Producer and has also edited the film.

Claire, the troubled heroine of REBOUND, is portrayed by Ashley James, whose credits include roles in the indies LIFE INSIDE OUT, MADE IN CHINA, and STORMY AND THE RIVER. The talented cast is rounded out by Mark Sheibmeir, Kevin Bulla, Julia Stern, Brett Johnston, and newcomer Wes O’Lee.

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The quad one-sheet for Neil Jordan's Byzantium (review here) is here, and it's making some serious statements. 10 out of 10? Seriously scary? Check it out!

Byzantium, written by Moira Buffini and directed by Neil Jordan, stars Gemma Arterton, Saoirse Ronan, Caleb Landry Jones, Danny Mays, Jonny Lee Miller, Tom Hollander, Bradley James, and Sam Riley in the vampire flick wherein Arterton stars as Clara, a vampire who has to protect herself and her daughter (Ronan) from those seeking to plunge a stake through their hearts.

Synopsis
On the run for murder, two young "sisters" arrive penniless at an English seaside town. Clara is a fiercely modern woman who has her eyes on the future and no time for the past. Teenager Eleanor is shy and innocent. Yet, they both hide the same secrets: They are really mother and daughter, and they are both ... vampires!

Eleanor is exhausted by 200 years on the run and desperate to settle down. But little does she know that her mother has been protecting her all of the years from their own kind, "The Brotherhood". To escape them, they must either blend in or continue running away. But just as they think they may have escaped, their past rapidly catches up with them.

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Last summer we learned that Christopher Rice would be releasing The Heavens Rise, his first supernatural novel, this year, and now we have more details on the story's synopsis, artwork, and release date.

Christopher, son of author Anne Rice and her late husband, poet Stan Rice, who is already a bestselling writer with five novels (mostly thrillers) to his credit, posted the following synopsis and excerpt on the website for his Internet comedy variety series The Dinner Party Show:

Synopsis:
New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice returns to New Orleans in this supernatural novel featuring a group of teenagers who find themselves with mysterious and dangerous powers.

Deep in the swamps outside of New Orleans, Niquette Delongpre and her family uncover a well on their property—a well that has roots all the way down into the soils of the Mississippi River. A well that brings ancient things to the surface—things that should have stayed buried.

When Niquette is exposed to a small parasite, it triggers in her mysterious and dangerous powers. As she tries to come to grips with these new abilities and what they might mean for her future, she realizes that she is not alone. Someone else, someone who was exposed to the same mysterious parasite during a clandestine visit to the swamp Niquette would rather keep secret, also is discovering his new talents, and he’s not as nice as she is...

Excerpt:
"My name is Niquette Delongpre and on the night before my mother’s forty-seventh birthday, my entire family vanished without a trace. Everyone assumed the swamp swallowed them. They were wrong. The real story begins weeks earlier, in the very soil of the place we called Elysium, which means 'final resting place for the heroic and virtuous.' An ironic name, given that the secret unearthed there has the potential to change the course of human history."

The Heavens Rise will be released on October 15th, which, ironically enough, is the same day his mother's sequel to The Wolf Gift, The Wolves of Midwinter, arrives. Check out the cover art for The Heavens Rise below, and be sure to pre-order your copy from the EvilShop.

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So what if movies like the recently released Evil Dead have raked in millions at the box office? I mean, who cares, right? Apparently not theatre owners, who have pleaded their case at CinemaCon Vegas that they need fewer R-rated films to help falling ticket sales bounce back.

At this year's event John Fithian, president and chief executive of the National Association of Theater Owners, used the spotlight to complain about a glut of R-rated films. He said attendance had suffered this year because of “the weight of too many R-rated movies.”

“Make more family-friendly films and fewer R-rated titles,” Fithian said. “Americans have stated their choice.” North America is down 12 percent in box office sales so far this year compared to last. So of course R-rated movies are the problem. It couldn't possibly be anything else like the advancement of home theatre technology and not having to deal with the constant annoyance of some morons and their friends texting each other and using their cellphones. No, that couldn't be it at all. I mean, spending a ludicrous amount of money between ticket prices and concession stand goodies just to be completely distracted by a sea of dickheads with no regard for anyone but themselves is definitely not part of the problem. Why should the experience be enjoyable?

Not to mention the (poor) quality of the movies being churned out as a means to find the next phenomenon amongst young adults that are complete shit and under-perform because they suck and are sub-par pieces of bullshit with a neatly placed Hollywood bow on top. No way that could be part of the problem. It HAS to be the rating! Who cares about the millions brought in by movies like Ted, Evil Dead, and The Hangover franchise? Those are clearly just isolated instances. It's the friggin' R rating man! It has to be!

Idiot.

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Alrighty, kids! Time for some new tidbits of British goodness for you! On tap right now are the first trailer and new artwork for Mark Murphy's upcoming film Crypt (formerly The Convent). Dig it!

Nicola Posener, Mark Harris, Peter Woodward, Natalie Stone, and Lucy Drive star. Look for more on this one as soon as we get it!

Synopsis
Crypt tells two interconnecting stories played out in parallel, intersecting with each other. The first story follows five twenty-somethings who, on the hunt for some excitement, break into an abandoned church/convent only to become the victims of the horrors that lurk within. The second story follows the church’s investigation into the tragic "accident" that resulted in the deaths of the group that broke into the church.

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Entertainment Weekly has scored your first look at "The X-Files"' Gillian Anderson in the NBC series "Hannibal." Hint... she looks just like she always has. Only now she's on NBC and there's no weird smoking man hanging around.

"Hannibal" airs Thursday nights at 10pm on NBC and stars Hugh Dancy as Will Graham and Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal Lecter. Laurence Fishburne and Caroline Dhavernas co-star.

Related Story: Stay One Step Ahead of "Hannibal" with These Stills from Episode 1.03 - "Potage"

"Hannibal" Episode 1.03 - "Potage" (airs 4/18/13)
Jack (Laurence Fishburne) theorizes that Abigail (Kacey Rohl) may have aided her father, Garret Jacob Hobbs (Vladimir Cubrt), in his serial killings. Against Dr. Alana Bloom's (Caroline Dhavernas) advice, but at Hannibal's (Mads Mikkelsen) behest, Abigail is escorted back to Minnesota, where she discovers much violent hostility against her and her family. Things go from bad to worse when a copycat killer murders a friend of Abigail. Hannibal suggests they hide the body to protect Abigail — but secrets come at a cost.

For more info visit "Hannibal" on NBC.com, "like" "Hannibal" on Facebook, and follow "Hannibal" on Twitter.

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We, like many of you, hit up Amazon Instant today to check out the pilot episode of "Zombieland." There was just one little problem. Despite the trailer stating that you could go and watch it now, that was not the case.

Shock Till You Drop reports that sources are saying that the pilot will go live on Friday, April 19th, the same day Eli Roth's "Hemlock Grove" premieres on Netflix. Will you be watching both?

“Zombieland” is based on the hit Columbia Pictures movie of the same name and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The Zombieland pilot comes from the feature film’s original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, "The Joe Schmo Show"), and producer Gavin Polone (“Gilmore Girls,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs. Evil) directed the pilot.

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Another graphic novel is ready to get a big screen adaptation. This time Hollyweird has its sights set on Brian Michael Bendis and Marc Andreyko's illustrated property Torso. Read on for the initial details.

According to THR, David Lowery, the filmmaker who drew much praise for his Sundance film Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, has come aboard to write and direct the thriller, which will be produced by Circle of Confusion, the shingle behind AMC’s "The Walking Dead." Bendis and Andreyko are also producing as are David and Toby Halbrooks of Sailor Bear, Lowery's production banner.

Hollywood has tried for more than a decade to get its hooks into Torso, which was written by Bendis and Andreyko and drawn by Bendis in the late 1990s.

Torso tells the true story of Elliot Ness’ time after his Al Capone days, when he moved to Cleveland and got embroiled in the hunt of serial killer who was leaving torsos in the river and sending taunting notes to police. More on this one as it comes.

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For our money the most interesting character on "The Following" is Joe's right-hand man, Roderick, portrayed by Warren Kole. Fox must agree because they've released a behind-the-scenes look at his recent escape.

As the video demonstrates, in Episode 1.13, "Havenport," Roderick showed himself to be even more dangerous and deadly than anyone thought previously. You can check it out below, but if you missed the episode, it repeats this Saturday night, April 20th.

Related Story: Get an Insider Look at "The Following" Episode 1.13 - "Havenport"; Sneak Peek & Photos from Episode 1.14 - "The End Is Near"

"The Following" Episode 1.13 - "Havenport" (repeats 4/20/13)
The Havenport Police Department is brought onto the case, and Roderick’s (Warren Kole) role as sheriff is called into question, which leads him to make a shocking decision that threatens the safety of Joey (Kyle Catlett). Meanwhile, Ryan (Kevin Bacon) goes against the FBI, hoping to gain the trust of one of Joe’s (James Purefoy) followers.

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After just one episode (albeit one that helped set a record), Starz has greenlit a second season of its original series "Da Vinci's Demons." We guess genius like Da Vinci's really can't be contained!

From the Press Release:
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced a second season order for the Starz Original series “Da Vinci’s Demons” following its recent record-setting first season weekend debut on Friday, April 12. The historical fantasy created by David S. Goyer and produced by Adjacent Productions follows the "untold" story of the world's greatest genius, Leonardo da Vinci, during his turbulent youth in Renaissance Florence. More than 2.14 million total viewers tuned in opening weekend to “Da Vinci’s Demons,” making it the highest-rated premiere weekend ever for a Starz Original series.

Production of Season Two of “Da Vinci’s Demons” is expected to begin in Wales in May 2013, with an on-air return expected on Starz in 2014.

“'Da Vinci’s Demons' serves up action, adventure, and history in a unique and highly entertaining way that only someone like David S. Goyer can,” said Albrecht. “The first season premiered to strong audience engagement, and we are excited to bring the next chapter of Leonardo da Vinci’s adventures to audiences around the world.”

“I'm excited that we get to continue the adventures of the world's most eccentric and glorious polymath. Long live Leonardo, and thanks to Starz for helping to make it happen,” said Goyer.

Jane Tranter, Executive Producer of "Da Vinci's Demons" and Head of Adjacent Productions, commented, “'Da Vinci's Demons' has been a great passion project for us, and it has been a privilege to work with Chris, Carmi, and their terrific team at Starz and with the creative vision of David S. Goyer. We're excited to continue this journey for another season and to bring the genius, passion, and adventure of Goyer's Leonardo da Vinci to viewers around the world."

Outside of the United States and English-speaking Canada, “Da Vinci’s Demons” is distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Fox International Channels (FIC) acquired the first season of the series and premiered it to audiences in 120 countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa following Starz’s exclusive premiere in the U.S. on April 12th.

Brilliant and passionate, 25-year-old Leonardo da Vinci is an artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer, and idealist. As a free thinker, with intellect and talents that are almost superhuman, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time. He begins to not only see the future but invent it.

“Da Vinci’s Demons” stars Tom Riley, who has received wide critical acclaim in the UK for his performances in theater, film, and on television and was nominated by the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in the 2011 Tony® Award nominated Broadway play “Arcadia.” Riley’s co-stars include Laura Haddock (The Inbetweeners Movie, “Honest,” Captain America: The First Avenger), who plays the celebrated beauty Lucrezia Donati; Elliot Cowan (“Marchlands,” “The Fixer,” “Lost in Austen”), who plays the shrewd de factor ruler of Florence, Lorenzo Medici; Lara Pulver (“True Blood,” “Sherlock,” “Robin Hood”), who plays his wife, Clarice Orsini; and Blake Ritson (Serena, “Upstairs Downstairs”), who plays the ruthless and unwavering Count Girolamo Riario, nephew of Pope Sixtus IV.

Goyer, who serves as showrunner and directed the first two episodes of the first season, is co-writer of The Dark Knight Trilogy and screenwriter of the highly anticipated Man of Steel premiering June 2013. Julie Gardner is Executive Producer along with Adjacent Productions' Head Jane Tranter. Tranter and Gardner have been responsible for a plethora of titles in their careers, including “Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” “Little Dorrit,” “Bleak House,” “Girl in a Café,” “Ashes to Ashes,” and “State of Play.”

“Da Vinci’s Demons” airs Friday nights at 9pm ET/PT on Starz.

Episode 1.02 - "The Serpent" (4/19/13 air date):
Leonardo continues his quest for the Book of Leaves. The Pope's nephew arrives and meets his spy. Leonardo's war designs fail, causing a rift with the Medicis. The Pope learns of Leonardo's prowess

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Finally the first trailer for the upcoming supernatural comedy R.I.P.D has arrived to remind you that there really are people in place to save you from the things that go bump in the night. Check it out!

Universal Pictures' R.I.P.D. stars Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon, Stephanie Szostak, Mary-Louise Parker, Marisa Miller, Mike O'Malley, James Hong, Tobias Segal, and Robert Knepper.

Robert Schwentke directed the project, which follows a murdered cop (Reynolds) who is recruited to work in the Rest in Peace Department, a police force comprised of ghosts who battle spirits unready to depart this world. Jeff Bridges plays Reynolds' ghostly partner.

Universal Pictures' supernatural farce has been scheduled for July 19, 2013.

Comic Synopsis
Welcome to the Rest in Peace Department--the devoted, yet dead, officers of divine law enforcement "patrolling the deadbeat ... reporting to one boss." Yep--THAT boss. Nick Cruz died an untimely death at the height of his personal and professional life. Why did he join the R.I.P.D.? Well, not knowing the identity of his killer has left his soul a bit ... restless. Now he hunts some of the most fiendish creatures, hoping for the chance to find out who set him up so he can get into heaven.

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