Syfy Releases "Being Human" Promo - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 01-12-2010, 06:39 PM

SyFy's American Being Human Series Taps Writers
January 12, 2010

It was announced back in October that Syfy was planning an American adaptation of Being Human, the British television series about a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf who shack up in an apartment and try to live their lives.

The Futon Critic got early word on the writer's that have been tapped to script the re-imagining. Jeremy Carver ("Supernatural") and Anna Fricke ("Privileged") are scripting Being Human for SyFy.

Mark Stern, the network's head of original programming said, "[He's] kind of got the genre cred and Anna comes out of a more character-based drama world so between them they'll be really interesting."

We'll keep you posted on the development of the series.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=13619

JamesG · 03-30-2010, 10:01 PM

Exclusive: SYFY'S DAVID HOWE REVEALS DETAILS ON THE AMERICAN VERSION OF "BEING HUMAN"

The BBC hit is being developed for Syfy with writers Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke

By CARL CORTEZ, Contributing Editor
Published 3/30/2010

LOCATION: Syfy

THE SKINNY: While most American TV remakes of hit Brit shows tend to miss the magic of the original (unless you’re "THE OFFICE" that is), Syfy is taking a chance on redoing the hit BBC genre series "BEING HUMAN" about a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost living in a loft.

Recently, iF spoke with Syfy president David Howe, and was able to get some interesting tidbits about the development of "BEING HUMAN" for the network.

iF MAGAZINE: What’s the status of "BEING HUMAN"?

DAVID HOWE: I think it’s very difficult to adapt. I think it seems easy, but so much of that show depends on the chemistry and execution and otherwise it could really easily go off the rails.

We hired some great writers and they are in them midst of adapting it and we’re hoping to have it on air in the summer.

iF: Who’s the writing team?

HOWE: Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke.

Jeremy comes out the "SUPERNATURAL" world, so he has the genre cred, and Anna comes out of the more character based scripted drama world.

The two of them are interesting together. The process has just started.

iF: What’s the biggest challenge in taking what is essentially a six-episode BBC season and turning it into a 13 or 22-epiosde Syfy series?

HOWE: You have to carry it out. I think the biggest challenge is how much do you take from it that’s there. Where are you getting repetitive and derivative and how do you not retread?

We talked a lot about the U.K. "OFFICE" and the American "OFFICE". So we’re about making it our own and yet holding on to what’s great about the original.

iF: Have you picked a city to set it in?

HOWE: I think it’s going to East Coast because there’s something about that New England Boston sensibility that feels right for this, but we haven’t decided yet.

http://ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=9451

JamesG · 06-28-2010, 09:40 PM

Sam Witwer Joins U.S. Remake of "Being Human"
Jun 28, 2010
by Natalie Abrams

"Smallville" bad boy Sam Witwer has signed on for Syfy's U.S. remake of "Being Human", according to Entertainment Weekly.

The 32-year-old actor, who also played Crashdown on "Battlestar Galactica", will portray the vampire Aidan.

Meaghan Rath (The Assistants) has also been cast as a ghost named Molly.

"Human" follows three supernatural roommates who attempt to assimilate and lead normal lives.

Reps for Syfy and Witwer did not immediately respond to TVGuide.com's request for comment.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Sam-Witw...n-1019989.aspx

JamesG · 07-07-2010, 08:58 PM

Pellegrino Joins "Being Human" Cast
Source: Deadline
July 7, 2010

Mark Pellegrino is the newest addition to the cast of SyFy's "Being Human".

He'll join Same Witwer and Meaghan Rath, playing a vampire named Aidan and and Sally the ghost, respectively on the series, which is based on British television show.

According to Deadline, Pellegrino "will play Aidan's charismatic but menacing mentor Bishop".

The actor has appeared in sundry genre TV fare like "Dexter", "Lost" and "Supernatural".

"Being Human" follows a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost who live under the same roof.

Expect some coverage of the series and more announcements to come out of Comic-Con later this month.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=15758

JamesG · 12-01-2010, 02:19 AM

SyFy's Promo for the U.S. "Being Human"
Source: Syfy
November 30, 2010

SyFy has announced that its remake of the BBC series "Being Human" will debut on January 17 at 9pm.

With that news also comes a promo, giving you a look at stars Sam Witwer (The Mist), Meaghan Rath and Sam Huntington (Dylan Dog: Dead of Night) as the show's vampire, ghost and werewolf, respectively.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=17334

01-12-2010, 06:39 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	Syfy Releases "Being Human" Promo *SyFy's American Being Human* Series Taps Writers** January 12, 2010 It was announced back in October that Syfy was planning an American adaptation of Being Human, the British television series about a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf who shack up in an apartment and try to live their lives. The Futon Critic got early word on the writer's that have been tapped to script the re-imagining. Jeremy Carver ("Supernatural") and Anna Fricke ("Privileged") are scripting Being Human for SyFy. Mark Stern, the network's head of original programming said, "[He's] kind of got the genre cred and Anna comes out of a more character-based drama world so between them they'll be really interesting." We'll keep you posted on the development of the series. http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=13619
	Last edited by JamesG; 12-01-2010 at 02:17 AM.

03-30-2010, 10:01 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	*Exclusive: SYFY'S DAVID HOWE REVEALS DETAILS ON THE AMERICAN VERSION OF "BEING HUMAN"* *The BBC hit is being developed for Syfy with writers Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke* By CARL CORTEZ, Contributing Editor Published 3/30/2010 LOCATION: Syfy THE SKINNY: While most American TV remakes of hit Brit shows tend to miss the magic of the original (unless you’re "THE OFFICE" that is), Syfy is taking a chance on redoing the hit BBC genre series "BEING HUMAN" about a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost living in a loft. Recently, iF spoke with Syfy president David Howe, and was able to get some interesting tidbits about the development of "BEING HUMAN" for the network. iF MAGAZINE: What’s the status of "BEING HUMAN"? DAVID HOWE: I think it’s very difficult to adapt. I think it seems easy, but so much of that show depends on the chemistry and execution and otherwise it could really easily go off the rails. We hired some great writers and they are in them midst of adapting it and we’re hoping to have it on air in the summer. iF: Who’s the writing team? HOWE: Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke. Jeremy comes out the "SUPERNATURAL" world, so he has the genre cred, and Anna comes out of the more character based scripted drama world. The two of them are interesting together. The process has just started. iF: What’s the biggest challenge in taking what is essentially a six-episode BBC season and turning it into a 13 or 22-epiosde Syfy series? HOWE: You have to carry it out. I think the biggest challenge is how much do you take from it that’s there. Where are you getting repetitive and derivative and how do you not retread? We talked a lot about the U.K. "OFFICE" and the American "OFFICE". So we’re about making it our own and yet holding on to what’s great about the original. iF: Have you picked a city to set it in? HOWE: I think it’s going to East Coast because there’s something about that New England Boston sensibility that feels right for this, but we haven’t decided yet. http://ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=9451 Attached Images

06-28-2010, 09:40 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	*Sam Witwer Joins U.S. Remake of "Being Human"* Jun 28, 2010 by Natalie Abrams "Smallville" bad boy Sam Witwer has signed on for Syfy's U.S. remake of "Being Human", according to Entertainment Weekly. The 32-year-old actor, who also played Crashdown on "Battlestar Galactica", will portray the vampire Aidan. Meaghan Rath (The Assistants) has also been cast as a ghost named Molly. "Human" follows three supernatural roommates who attempt to assimilate and lead normal lives. Reps for Syfy and Witwer did not immediately respond to TVGuide.com's request for comment. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Sam-Witw...n-1019989.aspx Attached Images

07-07-2010, 08:58 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	*Pellegrino Joins "Being Human" Cast* Source: Deadline July 7, 2010 Mark Pellegrino is the newest addition to the cast of SyFy's "Being Human". He'll join Same Witwer and Meaghan Rath, playing a vampire named Aidan and and Sally the ghost, respectively on the series, which is based on British television show. According to Deadline, Pellegrino "will play Aidan's charismatic but menacing mentor Bishop". The actor has appeared in sundry genre TV fare like "Dexter", "Lost" and "Supernatural". "Being Human" follows a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost who live under the same roof. Expect some coverage of the series and more announcements to come out of Comic-Con later this month. http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=15758 Attached Images

12-01-2010, 02:19 AM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	*SyFy's Promo for the U.S. "Being Human"* Source: Syfy November 30, 2010 SyFy has announced that its remake of the BBC series "Being Human" will debut on January 17 at 9pm. With that news also comes a promo, giving you a look at stars Sam Witwer (The Mist), Meaghan Rath and Sam Huntington (Dylan Dog: Dead of Night) as the show's vampire, ghost and werewolf, respectively. http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=17334