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Hannibal Lecter TV Series In the Works, TBS Buys Conan O'Brien Comedy Pilot & More
by Chris Harnick, posted Sep 12th 2011 7:00PM
Hannibal Lecter: TV star? Maybe, just maybe.According to Deadline, 'Pushing Daisies' creator Bryan Fuller is at work on a one-hour drama series about the famous cannibal. 'Hannibal' will focus on Lecter's relationship with a young FBI profiler named Will Graham. Lecter's foil Graham is haunted by his knack for empathizing with serial killers. Fuller is executive producing with Martha De Laurentiis, producer of 'Hannibal,' 'Red Dragon' and 'Hannibal Rising.'
The 'Hannibal' project is part of the recently launched Gaumont International Television, run by NBC's former had of drama, Katie O'Connell. In addition to 'Hannibal,' the company is working on 'Madame Tussaud,' a six-hour miniseries from 'The Tudors' creator Michael Hirst.
Over in comedy land, TBS has ordered a pilot from Conan O'Brien. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the multi-camera comedy follows a centers a family man who leaves his day job and returns to his childhood neighborhood. While at home, the character reunites with his old best friend. O'Brien will serve as an executive producer.
In other TV news ...
Jon Stewart Compares Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin to Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling (VIDEO)
by Jane Boursaw, posted Jan 15th 2010 4:48PM
Jon Stewart is having soooo much fun with Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin. In this clip from 'The Daily Show,' Stewart mocks Beck for his journal entries on Palin, and compares the two to 'The Silence of the Lambs.' "She's Clarice Starling trying not to agitate Dr. Lecter!" exclaims Stewart. "Agent Palin, get out of there before he eats your face with a side of Freedom Fries!"
Watch the video from TV's Top 5! after the jump.
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by Kona Gallagher, posted Dec 6th 2008 12:46PM
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- Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter is so iconic that it's hard to believe that he wasn't the one who originated the role. Cinematical Seven takes a look at the best sequel replacement actors.
- Beyonce hasn't exactly had an illustrious film career thus far, but I'm pretty interested in her portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records. Cinematical reviews the film and tells you if this Beyonce film is better than the rest.
- I thought Russell Brand was one of the best parts of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and my aversion to Dudley Moore has prevented me from ever seeing Arthur. Now that Brand is in talks to reprise the role, maybe I'll see what this classic movie is all about.
- Sure, I watch videos on YouTube, but I've never actually uploaded anything myself. I kind of wonder who it is who spends so much time uploading video after video of their personal moments. The new documentary, I Want My Three Minutes Back, explores the people behind the videos.
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