Video: Syfy Returns to New York Comic Con with Advanced Screenings, Breaking News and Lively Panels

Video: Syfy Returns to New York Comic Con with Advanced Screenings, Breaking News and Lively Panels
Highlights include new behind-the-scenes footage from season two of "Happy!"

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[via press release from Syfy] SYFY RETURNS TO NEW YORK COMIC CON WITH ADVANCED SCREENINGS, BREAKING NEWS AND LIVELY PANELS

NIGHTFLYERS and DEADLY CLASS Excite Audiences with Exclusive World Premiere Screenings and Premiere Announcements; HAPPY! Reveals Christopher Meloni will Direct an Upcoming Episode in an Easter Themed Second Season.

On Friday, October 5th, SYFY's horror thriller NIGHTFLYERS, from Universal Cable Productions, held its world premiere at New York Comic Con for a lucky audience at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Following the screening, a panel of executive producers and talent confirmed its fan forward rollout plan of the George R. R. Martin series which sees all 10 episodes debuting throughout the month of December across all SYFY platforms. The event kicks off with the first episode premiering on the SYFY linear channel on December 2 at 10/9c. Stars Eoin Macken, Gretchen Mol and David Ajala took the stage alongside executive producer and showrunner Jeff Buhler and executive producers Gene Klein and David Bartis for a panel discussion moderated by Laura Prudom (IGN).

Follow along on social at: Facebook: Facebook.com/NightflyersSYFY/ Twitter: @NightflyersSYFY Hashtag: #SDCC, #Nightflyers

Today (Saturday, October 6th) SYFY, Sony Pictures Television and Universal Cable Productions screened the world premiere of DEADLY CLASS for the New York Comic Con audience and announced their premiere date of January 16 at 10/9c. The panel for the series based on the popular Image Comics graphic novel of the same name was moderated by Dominic Patten (Deadline), and featured comic co-creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner Rick Remender, artist and comic co-creator Wes Craig, and cast members Benjamin Wadsworth, Lana Condor, María Gabriela de Faría, Benedict Wong, Luke Tennie and Liam James.

Follow along on social at: Facebook: Facebook.com/DeadlyClassSYFY Twitter: @DeadlyClassSYFY Hashtag: #DeadlyClass

The dynamic duo of Nick Sax and his blue feathered friend Happy are back! If you thought destroying Christmas was a bundle of joy, the second season will be brought to a whole new level as HAPPY! takes on Easter. Today (Saturday, October 6th) SYFY and Universal Cable Production's breakout series HAPPY! brought the cast and creatives together at New York Comic Con to recap the chaos of Season 1, tease the insanity that's to come in Season 2, and announce that star Christopher Meloni directed this season's second episode. Moderator Michael Ausiello (TVLine) was joined on stage by cast members Meloni, Lili Mirojnick, Medina Senghore, Ritchie Coster, Patrick Fischler and Christopher Fitzgerald as well as executive producers Patrick Macmanus, Brian Taylor and executive producer and comic book writer Grant Morrison. After a lively conversation teasing the unhinged roller coaster in store, the audience was able to see all-new behind-the-scenes footage and a sneak peek at Season 2 coming in 2019.

Follow along on social at: Facebook: Facebook.com/HappySYFY Twitter: @HappySYFY Hashtag: #SeeHappy 

Syfy to Premiere George R.R. Martin Horror Thriller "Nightflyers" in Epic December Event

SYFY TO PREMIERE GEORGE R.R. MARTIN HORROR THRILLER ‘NIGHTFLYERS’ IN EPIC DECEMBER EVENT

All 10 Episodes to Debut Across all SYFY Platforms Starting December 2

Today SYFY announced a multi-platform rollout for its brand new series NIGHTFLYERS, the original space horror drama based on the novella by George R.R. Martin. The highly-promoted rollout sees the entire 10 episodes debuting across all SYFY platforms timed to the beginning of the linear telecast, giving SYFY fans the freedom to view the season anytime and anywhere.

Viewers will be able to access the episodes through the SYFY channel, SYFY On Demand, online at SYFY.com and the SYFY app. 

In a fan forward viewing experience, audiences will be able to immerse themselves in the world of NIGHTFLYERS with episodes 1-5 debuting Sunday, December 2 through Thursday, December 6 at 10/9c, and episodes 6-10 on Sunday, December 9 through Thursday, December 13 at 10/9c with limited commercial interruption across all platforms. Weekend marathons will give fans an additional opportunity to catch up on the series.

Later today New York Comic Con attendees will get an exclusive look at NIGHTFLYERS as it debuts with a world premiere screening, followed by a Q&A with the show’s cast and creators. For more information click here.

Set in the year 2093, NIGHTFLYERS follows a team of scientists aboard The Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, as they embark on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn’t waiting for them in outer space—it’s already on their ship. NIGHTFLYERS stars Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Gretchen Mol, Jodie Turner-Smith, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, and Brían F. O'Byrne. NIGHTFLYERS is based on the novella by George R.R. Martin, who also serves as an executive producer, and is produced by Universal Cable Productions and co-produced by Netflix. Jeff Buhler wrote the adaptation for television and is the showrunner and executive producer, alongside Gene Klein, David Bartis and Doug Liman of Hypnotic who also executive produce. Brian Nelson, Mike Cahill and Andrew McCarthy serve as executive producers. Alison Rosenzweig and Michael Gaeta of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; and Lloyd Ivan Miller and Alice P. Neuhauser of Lloyd Ivan Miller Productions also serve as executive producers.

Syfy Kicks Off San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday with New Horror Thriller "Nightflyers" Panel and Syfy Wire's Great Debate

Syfy Kicks Off San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday with New Horror Thriller "Nightflyers" Panel and Syfy Wire's Great Debate
Today Syfy debuted a never-before-seen trailer during the series panel at SDCC for the horror thriller from executive producer George R.R. Martin.

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[via press release from Syfy] SDCC 2018 MEDIA ALERT
SYFY KICKS OFF SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ON THURSDAY WITH NEW HORROR THRILLER "NIGHTFLYERS" PANEL AND SYFY WIRE'S GREAT DEBATE

'Nightflyers' Debuts Official Trailer and SYFY Wire's Great Debate Panel Talks Hot Sci-Topics Including "Who Would Win In a Fight: X-Men, Avengers Or Justice League?"

Today SYFY debuted a never-before-seen trailer during the series panel at SDCC for horror thriller NIGHTFLYERS from executive producer George R.R. Martin. Stars Eoin Macken, Gretchen Mol, David Ajala, Jodie Turner-Smith and Angus Sampson took the stage alongside executive producer and showrunner Jeff Buhler and executive producers Gene Klein and David Bartis to answer questions about the upcoming voyage.

Additionally, NIGHTFLYERS executive producer and author of the 1980 novella of the same name, George R. R. Martin surprised fans with a personal video message.
Official Trailer

Behind-The-Scenes video

Follow along on social at: Facebook: Facebook.com/NightflyersSYFY/ Twitter: @NightflyersSYFY #SDCC, #Nightflyers

Superfans got a look into the minds of their favorite science fiction loving celebrities as SYFY WIRE brought back the much loved THE GREAT DEBATE panel for its second year. Moderator Aisha Tyler stirred the conversation with John Barrowman, Felicia Day, Orlando Jones, Joe Manganiello, Adam Savage and Janet Varney on topics that ranged from the Zombie Apocalypse, the heavily debated and controversial "Who Is the Best Chris" (Pratt, Pine, Hemsworth or Evans) to "Who Would Win In a Fight" (X-Men, Avengers or Justice League). 

SYFY PUTS FANS FRONT AND CENTER AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2018 WITH NONSTOP PANELS, PARTIES, MYSTERY BOXES, ACTIVATIONS AND 24/7 COVERAGE FROM SYFY WIRE

SYFY PUTS FANS FRONT AND CENTER AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2018 WITH NONSTOP PANELS, PARTIES, MYSTERY BOXES, ACTIVATIONS AND 24/7 COVERAGE FROM SYFY WIRE

NEW YORK, NY – June 29, 2018 – One year after SYFY debuted its new fan-centric rebrand, the network is going big at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. With 10 panels, two fan parties, roving interactive activations, mystery boxes galore, pop-up fan awards, and branded buses, trains and gear featuring art created by fans – SYFY’s ‘Con presence is designed to be the year’s ultimate celebration of fandom. In addition, the independent genre news site SYFY WIRE will blanket the ‘Con to provide round-the-clock on-air and online coverage of all the biggest stories.

San Diego Comic-Con will also be the launch pad for the SYFY WIRE Fan Creators initiative – the next phase of SYFY’s “It’s a Fan Thing” positioning. The multi-platform program will celebrate, nurture and support the makers, artists and creators at the heart of genre fandom. Beginning with an online hub dedicated to showcasing the latest and greatest in fan creations, the SYFY WIRE Fan Creators initiative will prove “It’s a Fan (Made) Thing” with year-round contests, partnerships and recognition for the best in class when it comes to being a participating fan.

“At SYFY, we know that genre fans are not mere observers, they’re passionate participants,” said Alexandra Shapiro, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital for SYFY and USA Network. “And so everything we do at SDCC will include remarkable creative work from fan artists and creators, from the designs on our sought-after swag bags to the décor and food at our parties.”

SYFY’s San Diego Comic-Con 2018 presence includes:

PANELS!

SYFY will bring the biggest genre stars together for 10 official panels, including eight show panels and two panels from SYFY WIRE that dissect and celebrate genre and geekdom.

“SYFY WIRE’s The Great Debate,” one of last year’s hottest panels, will return with host Aisha Tyler and celebrity panelists debating the genre’s most hotly contested topics. Also from SYFY WIRE, Fangrrls managing editor Cher Martinetti will host “SYFY WIRE Fangrrls: Women Changing the Game,” an in-depth discussion with women leading the charge in sci-fi, fantasy and horror. 

SYFY show panels include upcoming new series NIGHTFLYERS, the George R.R. Martin space novella adaptation, and DEADLY CLASS, the eagerly anticipated graphic novel adaptation from The Russo Brothers (“Avengers: Infinity War”). Additionally, SYFY will host panels for current hits KRYPTON and THE MAGICIANS (with Universal Cable Productions). Panels for fan favorites -- hosted by their respective studios -- include WYNONNA EARP (IDW Entertainment), SHARKNADO (The Asylum), VAN HELSING (Nomadic) and Z NATION (The Asylum).

[CLICK HERE for dates/times/locations for all panels and screenings.]

FAN PARTIES!

SYFY’s epic fan parties will return to the Children’s Museum for two nights on Friday and Saturday at 9PM. “You don’t have to be a celeb to get on our guest list,” said Shapiro. “If you’re a fan, we want you to come party with us – on a first-come-first-served basis, of course!” 

MYSTERY BOXES!

SYFY will partner with hip, high-profile collaborators to create limited edition merchandise, each featuring an original, custom genre-themed design by a famed artist. Limited quantities will be released each Thursday through Saturday mornings at 10AM at the Children’s Museum. 

LET THE FAN GAMES BEGIN!

Those with a competitive edge will be able to square off for mystery box prizes in a few different ways:

• The Human Claw Machine! The all-you-can-grab extravaganza, located at the Children’s Museum, features a life-size claw machine that will lower players into a pit of prizes
• Genre-themed bingo trolleys roaming the Gaslamp
• The SYFY karaoke bus – one of last year’s fan favorites -- for those who love to sing their hearts out

POP-UP FAN AWARDS WITH ORLANDO JONES!

Throughout the Gaslamp, Orlando Jones will preside over pop-up awards that honor the best in cosplay, art and more -- complete with drumline and SYFY’s very own “Fan Creator Award” medals.

BAGS, BUSES AND TRAINS FEATURING INCREDIBLE FAN ART!

SYFY’s swag bags, branded buses and trains will proudly tout fan-made art and designs.

ROUND-THE-CLOCK COVERAGE!

SYFY WIRE’s intrepid reporters and correspondents will provide wall-to-wall coverage of all the breaking news from the ‘Con. In addition to 24/7 online and mobile coverage, fans can tune in to SYFY during primetime from Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21 to see SYFY WIRE’s take on the biggest news of the day, watch in-the-field segments from the best parties and activations, and hear from celebrity guests as they dissect their SDCC experiences.

For full details on panels, activations and parties, visit SYFY WIRE online or on mobile during SDCC!

About SYFY

SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About SYFY WIRE

SYFY WIRE is a genre news and editorial destination for superfans, by superfans. Featuring up-to-the-minute genre news, in-depth analysis and thought-provoking original content, SYFY WIRE covers the latest in nerd culture across TV, film, books, comics, games and technology. SYFY WIRE is online at www.syfy.com and on air on the SYFY network.

Video: Official First Look at "Deadly Class" and New "Nightflyers" Teaser Now Available

Video: Official First Look at "Deadly Class" and New "Nightflyers" Teaser Now Available
"Nightflyers" will premiere this fall while "Deadly Class" is due in 2019.

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[via press release from Syfy] OFFICIAL FIRST LOOK AT "DEADLY CLASS" AND NEW "NIGHTFLYERS" TEASER NOW AVAILABLE
Please see below to watch or embed the 'DEADLY CLASS' first look:

Please see below to watch or embed the 'NIGHTFLYERS' teaser:

ABOUT DEADLY CLASS
Set in a dark, comic book world against the backdrop of late 80s counter culture, DEADLY CLASS follows a homeless teen recruited into a storied elite private school where the world's top crime families send their next generations. Maintaining his moral code while surviving a ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques and his own adolescent uncertainties soon proves to be vital. Based on the best-selling 2014 Image Comics graphic novel, DEADLY CLASS is a coming of age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst.

DEADLY CLASS stars Benedict Wong ("Doctor Strange," "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams"), Benjamin Wadsworth ("Teen Wolf"), Lana Condor ("X-Men: Apocalypse," "Alita: Battle Angel"), Maria Gabriela de Faria ("Yo Soy Franky," "Sitiados"), Luke Tennie ("Shock and Awe"), Liam James ("The Way Way Back," "The Killing") and Michel Duval ("Se�ora Acero," "Queen of the South").

From Sony Pictures Television and Universal Cable Productions, DEADLY CLASS was adapted for television by Rick Remender and Miles Orion Feldsott, who will serve as executive producers alongside Joe Russo ("Avengers: Infinity War," "Captain America: Civil War"), Anthony Russo ("Avengers: Infinity War," "Captain America: Civil War") and Mike Larocca ("Spy"). Adam Targum ("Banshee") from Chipmunk Hill also served as executive producer on the pilot, along with Lee Toland Krieger ("The Age of Adaline"), who also directed.

DEADLY CLASS will premiere on SYFY in 2019.

Follow along on social: Facebook: facebook.com/DeadlyClassSYFY Twitter: @DeadlyClassSYFY Instagram: @DeadlyClassSYFY Hashtag: #DeadlyClass

ABOUT NIGHTFLYERS
In 2093, in hopes of making contact with a mysterious alien life at the edge of our solar system, a group of maverick scientists and a powerful telepath embark on an expedition aboard The Nightflyer. As they race towards first contact, terrifying and violent events begin to occur, causing the once tight-knit crew to mistrust each other. It's not long before their main mission becomes survival.
Eoin Macken ("The Night Shift") is set to star as Karl D'Branin alongside Sam Strike ("EastEnders") as Thale, Maya Eshet ("Teen Wolf") as Lommie, Angus Sampson ("Fargo") as Rowan, Jodie Turner-Smith ("The Last Ship") as Melantha Jhirl, Gretchen Mol ("Boardwalk Empire") as Agatha, David Ajala ("Fast & Furious 6") as Roy Eris and Br�an F. O'Byrne ("Million Dollar Baby") as Auggie.
NIGHTFLYERS is based on the novella by George R. R. Martin, who also serves as an executive producer on the project, and is produced by Universal Cable Productions and co-produced by Netflix. Jeff Buhler wrote the adaptation for television and is the showrunner and executive producer. Brian Nelson, Mike Cahill and Andrew McCarthy serve as executive producers. Gene Klein, David Bartis and Doug Liman from Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig and Michael Gaeta of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; and Lloyd Ivan Miller and Alice P. Neuhauser of Lloyd Ivan Miller Productions also serve as executive producers.

NIGHTFLYERS will premiere in the U.S. on SYFY this fall. The series will premiere internationally on Netflix at a later date.

Follow along on social: Facebook: facebook.com/NightflyersSYFY Twitter: @NightflyersSYFY Instagram: @NightflyersSYFY Hashtag: #Nightflyers 

Video: Syfy Reveals "Nightflyers" Official First Look

Video: Syfy Reveals "Nightflyers" Official First Look
The series follows eight maverick scientists and a powerful telepath who embark on an expedition to the edge of our solar system aboard The Nightflyer - a ship with a small tightknit crew and a reclusive captain - in the hope of making contact with alien life.

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[via press release from Syfy] SYFY REVEALS "NIGHTFLYERS" OFFICIAL FIRST LOOK
From Universal Cable Productions, The Series Is Based On George R.R. Martin's Novella

ABOUT NIGHTFLYERS
NIGHTFLYERS follows eight maverick scientists and a powerful telepath who embark on an expedition to the edge of our solar system aboard The Nightflyer - a ship with a small tightknit crew and a reclusive captain - in the hope of making contact with alien life. But when terrifying and violent events begin to take place they start to question each other - and surviving the journey proves harder than anyone thought.

Eoin Macken ("The Night Shift") is set to star as Karl D'Branin alongside Sam Strike ("EastEnders") as Thale, Maya Eshet ("Teen Wolf") as Lommie, Angus Sampson ("Fargo") as Rowan, Jodie Turner-Smith ("The Last Ship") as Melantha Jhirl, Gretchen Mol ("Boardwalk Empire") as Agatha, David Ajala ("Fast & Furious 6") as Roy Eris, and Brían F. O'Byrne ("Million Dollar Baby") as Auggie.
Follow along on social: Facebook: facebook.com/NightflyersSYFY Twitter: @NightflyersSYFY Instagram: @NightflyersSYFY Hashtag: #Nightflyers

About SYFY:
SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Universal Cable Productions:
Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted content for all media platforms. Its robust slate of programming includes: the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning drama "Mr. Robot," the Golden Globe nominated "The Sinner," "Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G," "Suits," "Colony," and "Shooter" for USA Network; "12 Monkeys," "Channel Zero," "Happy!," "Killjoys" and "The Magicians" for SYFY; "The Purge" for USA and SYFY; "Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce" and "Imposters" for Bravo; "The Arrangement" and "The Royals" for E!; "The Umbrella Academy" for Netflix; "Impulse" for YouTube Red; and "HarmonQuest" for VRV. UCP's content library also features critic and fan favorites such as the Emmy-award winning "Monk" as well as "Battlestar Galactica" and "Psych." Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV. 

Syfy Announces Series Order for "Nightflyers," Based on George R.R. Martin's Novella, from Universal Cable Productions

Syfy Announces Series Order for "Nightflyers," Based on George R.R. Martin's Novella, from Universal Cable Productions
Gretchen Mol, Eoin Macken, David Ajala and Brían F. O'Byrne star in the project.

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[via press release from Syfy] SYFY ANNOUNCES SERIES ORDER FOR "NIGHTFLYERS," BASED ON GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'S NOVELLA, FROM UNIVERSAL CABLE PRODUCTIONS

Gretchen Mol, Eoin Macken, David Ajala and Brían F. O'Byrne Set to Star
Series Will Premiere on Netflix Outside of U.S.

Universal City, CA - January 4, 2018 -- SYFY today announced a series pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin's novella and the 1987 film of the same name. Jeff Buhler ("Jacob's Ladder") wrote the adaptation for television and will executive produce alongside Daniel Cerone ("The Blacklist") who will also serve as showrunner. Martin will also executive produce, along with Gene Klein ("Suits"), David Bartis ("Suits") and Doug Liman ("Live. Die. Repeat") of Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig ("Jacob's Ladder," "Windtalkers") and Michael Gaeta ("Jacob's Ladder") of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; Lloyd Ivan Miller and Alice P. Neuhauser of Lloyd Ivan Miller Productions. Robert Jaffe ("Nightflyers," - 1987) will produce. Andrew McCarthy ("Orange is the New Black") will be a producer-director on the project. Mike Cahill ("I Origin") will direct the pilot.
The series will be produced by Universal Cable Productions. Netflix will co-produce and have first-run rights to the series outside of the U.S.

Gretchen Mol ("Boardwalk Empire") is set to star as Dr. Agatha Matheson, alongside Eoin Macken ("The Night Shift") as Karl D'Branin, David Ajala ("Fast & Furious 6") as Roy Eris, Sam Strike ("EastEnders") as Thale, Maya Eshet ("Teen Wolf") as Lommie, Angus Sampson ("Fargo") as Rowan, Jodie Turner-Smith ("The Last Ship") as Melantha Jhirl and Brían F. O'Byrne ("Million Dollar Baby") as Auggie.

NIGHTFLYERS follows eight maverick scientists and a powerful telepath who embark on an expedition to the edge of our solar system aboard The Nightflyer - a ship with a small tightknit crew and a reclusive captain -- in the hope of making contact with alien life. But when terrifying and violent events begin to take place they start to question each other -- and surviving the journey proves harder than anyone thought.

The series, produced in Ireland, is moving forward with the support of the Government of Ireland, through the Minister for Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht and the Irish Film Board.

About SYFY:
SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Universal Cable Productions:
Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted content for all media platforms. Its robust slate of programming includes: the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning drama "Mr. Robot," "Colony," "Damnation," "Falling Water," "Shooter," "The Sinner," "Suits" and "Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G" for USA Network; "12 Monkeys," "Channel Zero," "Happy!," "Killjoys" and "The Magicians" for SYFY; "The Purge" for USA and SYFY; "Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce" and "Imposters" for Bravo; "The Arrangement" and "The Royals" for E!; "The Umbrella Academy" for Netflix; "Impulse" for YouTube Red; and "HarmonQuest" for VRV. UCP's content library also features critic and fan favorites such as the Emmy-award winning "Monk" as well as "Battlestar Galactica" and "Psych." Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.

About Netflix:
Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 109 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 140 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. 

SYFY ANNOUNCES PICKUP OF PILOT BASED ON GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S NOVELLA ‘NIGHTFLYERS,’ FROM UNIVERSAL CABLE PRODUCTIONS

SYFY ANNOUNCES PICKUP OF PILOT BASED ON GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S NOVELLA ‘NIGHTFLYERS,’ FROM UNIVERSAL CABLE PRODUCTIONS

Universal City, CA -- June 22, 2017 -- SYFY today announced a pilot pick up for NIGHTFLYERS based on author George R.R. Martin’s (“Game of Thrones”) novella and the 1987 film of the same name. Jeff Buhler (“Jacob’s Ladder”) wrote the adaptation for television. In NIGHTFLYERS, in the hope of making contact with alien life, eight maverick scientists and a powerful telepath embark on an expedition to the edge of our solar system aboard The Nightflyer - a ship with a small tightknit crew and a reclusive captain. But when terrifying and violent events begin to take place they start to question each other -- and surviving the journey proves harder than anyone thought.

“We are looking forward to diving deeper into George R.R. Martin’s chilling world of NIGHTFLYERS,” said Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President Scripted Development for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, “The script that Jeff delivered encapsulates this classic sci-fi horror story and adapts it to a platform where we can truly explore the depths of madness.”

From Universal Cable Productions, NIGHTFLYERS will be executive produced by Gene Klein (SUITS), David Bartis (SUITS) and Doug Liman (“Live. Die. Repeat”) of Hypnotic; Buhler; Alison Rosenzweig (“Jacob’s Ladder,” “Windtalkers”) and Michael Gaeta (“Jacob’s Ladder”) of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; and Lloyd Ivan Miller and Alice P. Neuhauser of Lloyd Ivan Miller Productions. Robert Jaffe (“Nightflyers,” - 1987) will produce. 

NIGHTFLYERS was announced in development as part of SYFY’s reboot, which includes previously announced series pick-ups for the highly-anticipated Superman prequel KRYPTON and graphic novel adaptation HAPPY!, starring Christopher Meloni.

About SYFY:

SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfywire.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Universal Cable Productions:

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. In the U.S., UCP’s programming can be seen across various networks including the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning drama “Mr. Robot,” “Colony,” “Falling Water,” “Playing House,” “Shooter,” “The Sinner” and “Suits” on USA Network; “12 Monkeys,” “Killjoys” and “The Magicians” on Syfy; “Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce” and “Imposters” on Bravo; “The Arrangement” and “The Royals” on E!; “Difficult People” on Hulu; and "HarmonQuest" on Seeso. UCP’s content library includes critic and fan favorites such as the Emmy-award winning “Monk” as well as “Psych” and “Battlestar Galactica.” Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.

SYFY ANNOUNCES MAJOR ADDITIONS TO ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING SLATE

SYFY ANNOUNCES MAJOR ADDITIONS TO ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING SLATE

GREENLIGHTS TO SERIES SUPERMAN PREQUEL ‘KRYPTON’ AND ‘HAPPY!’ STARRING CHRISTOPHER MELONI NETWORK TO DEVELOP GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S ‘NIGHTFLYERS’ WITH UNIVERSAL CABLE PRODUCTIONS

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 11, 2017 – As SYFY unveils an all-new look and feel set to debut June 19, the network today announced three additions to its powerhouse slate of original programming, including series pickups for highly anticipated Superman prequel KRYPTON and HAPPY!, a graphic novel adaptation starring Christopher Meloni (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”). Additionally, SYFY and Universal Cable Productions announced a new development project based on author George R.R. Martin’s novella NIGHTFLYERS.

“SYFY is partnering with the biggest names in the business to tell the boldest stories in the sci-fi world, and I can’t think of any bigger and bolder than KRYPTON, HAPPY! and NIGHTFLYERS,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.

KRYPTON

Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, KRYPTON follows Superman’s grandfather (Cameron Cuffe, “The Halcyon”) — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Based on DC characters, KRYPTON is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David S. Goyer (“Man of Steel,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “The Dark Knight” trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner. Damian Kindler (“Sleepy Hollow”) will serve as executive producer and showrunner.

In addition to Cuffe, KRYPTON stars Georgina Campbell (“Broadchurch”), Elliot Cowan (“Da Vinci’s Demons”), Ann Ogbomo (“World War Z”), Rasmus Hardiker (“Your Highness”), Wallis Day (“Will”), Aaron Pierre (“Tennison”) with Ian McElhinney (“Game of Thrones”).

The pilot teleplay was written by Goyer and Kindler, from a story by Ian Goldberg (“Once Upon a Time,” “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) & Goyer, with Colm McCarthy (“She Who Brings Gifts,” “Peaky Blinders”) serving as director and co-executive producer. KRYPTON is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, published by DC.

HAPPY!

Universal Cable Productions’ HAPPY! is based on New York Times best-selling author Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson’s graphic novel of the same name. The series follows Nick Sax (Christopher Meloni, “Law & Order: SVU”) – an intoxicated, corrupt ex-cop turned hit man – who is adrift in a world of casual murder, soulless sex and betrayal. After a hit gone wrong, his inebriated life is forever changed by a tiny, relentlessly positive, imaginary blue winged horse named “Happy” (Bobby Moynihan, “Saturday Night Live”).

Executive producers Grant Morrison (“Batman,” “The Invisibles”) and Brian Taylor (“Crank,” “Gamer”) co-wrote the pilot teleplay. Neal Moritz, Pavun Shetty and Toby Jaffe of Original Film (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise), Meloni and showrunner Patrick Macmanus will also executive produce. Taylor directed the pilot.

NIGHTFLYERS

SYFY and Universal Cable Productions are developing a supernatural thriller based on author George R.R. Martin’s (“Game of Thrones”) epic novel NIGHTFLYERS. Set in the future on the eve of Earth’s destruction, a crew of explorers journey on the most advanced ship in the galaxy, The Nightflyer, to intercept a mysterious alien spacecraft that might hold the key to their survival. As the crew nears their destination, they discover that the ship’s artificial intelligence and never-seen captain may be steering them into deadly and unspeakable horrors deep in the dark reaches of space.

NIGHTFLYERS is being developed with executive producers Gene Klein (“Suits”), David Bartis (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”) and Doug Liman (“Suits”) of Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig (“Jacob’s Ladder,” “Windtalkers”) and Michael Gaeta (“Jacob’s Ladder”) of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; Lloyd Ivan Miller and Alice P. Neuhauser of Lloyd Ivan Miller Productions and Jeff Buhler (“Jacob’s Ladder”), who will write the adaptation. Robert Jaffe (“Nightflyers (1987)”) will produce.

NIGHTFLYERS joins previously announced high-profile projects in development at SYFY including BRAVE NEW WORLD, a scripted series based on one of the most influential genre novels of all time, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television; HYPERION, based on Dan Simmons’ Hugo Award-winning bestselling novel, which is being developed with Oscar®-nominated producer Bradley Cooper (“American Sniper”), Oscar-winning producer Graham King (“The Departed,” “Argo”) and Todd Phillips (“The Hangover,” “Old School”); and STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND, based on the groundbreaking science fiction novel by Robert Heinlein. BRAVE NEW WORLD and HYPERION are from Universal Cable Productions, while STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND is a co-production between Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions.

KRYPTON and HAPPY! will join a rich 2017-18 lineup of original scripted series on SYFY, including sci-fi drama THE EXPANSE and fantasy series THE MAGICIANS, both greenlit for third seasons for 2018; time travel thriller 12 MONKEYS, greenlit for third and fourth seasons for 2017 and 2018; KILLJOYS, which returns for its third season in Summer 2017; and the CHANNEL ZERO horror anthology, which will return in October 2017 for its second installment.

About SYFY

SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY Wire (www.syfywire.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Universal Cable Productions

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. In the U.S., UCP’s programming can be seen across various networks including the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning drama “Mr. Robot,” “Colony,” “Falling Water,” “Playing House,” “Shooter,” “The Sinner” and “Suits” on USA Network; “12 Monkeys,” “Killjoys” and “The Magicians” on Syfy; “Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce” and “Imposters” on Bravo; “The Arrangement” and “The Royals” on E!; “Difficult People” on Hulu; and "HarmonQuest" on Seeso. UCP’s content library includes critic and fan favorites such as the Emmy-award winning “Monk” as well as “Psych” and “Battlestar Galactica.” Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.

About Warner Horizon Scripted Television

A division of the Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Horizon Scripted Television was founded in 2006 and is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of dramatic and comedic programming for the cable and subscription/on-demand marketplace. Series produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television include Animal Kingdom and Claws for TNT, People of Earth for TBS, Pretty Little Liars and Famous in Love for Freeform, Longmire and Fuller House for Netflix, Queen Sugar for OWN, American Woman for the Paramount Network, You for Lifetime and Krypton for SYFY.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.