Nick
02-06-06, 05:48 AM
Spike Greenlights "Blade" Series
Spike TV has given the green-light for a television series based on Marvel Super Hero "Blade"
as the network's first original scripted series. The network has ordered 11 one-hour episodes,
in addition to the previously announced two-hour kick-off episode, to be produced by New Line
Television in Vancouver this spring.
The series "Blade" is set to premiere in June 2006.
"We're extremely pleased with the pilot for 'Blade,' which delivers a thrilling action-adventure for
its built-in fan base as well as a character-driven drama filled with heart-pounding tension and
suspense," says Pancho Mansfield, EVP of original programming at Spike. "The series will be
the first of our scripted fare as we embark on creating a great mix of original programming for
our viewers."
"Blade" is a story about Marvel's immortal warrior fighting a shadowy underworld of vampires
who want to destroy the human race. The title character is a half-man, half-vampire who uses
his superhuman powers to "fearlessly battle the demonic creatures of the night in a blood-
drenched crusade to prevent the ascendance of vampires over mankind," Spike said.
The Spike TV weekly series will maintain continuity from the movie trilogy but will bring the main
character into a new storyline with new characters.
www.SkyRetailer.com - used with permission
Spike TV has given the green-light for a television series based on Marvel Super Hero "Blade"
as the network's first original scripted series. The network has ordered 11 one-hour episodes,
in addition to the previously announced two-hour kick-off episode, to be produced by New Line
Television in Vancouver this spring.
The series "Blade" is set to premiere in June 2006.
"We're extremely pleased with the pilot for 'Blade,' which delivers a thrilling action-adventure for
its built-in fan base as well as a character-driven drama filled with heart-pounding tension and
suspense," says Pancho Mansfield, EVP of original programming at Spike. "The series will be
the first of our scripted fare as we embark on creating a great mix of original programming for
our viewers."
"Blade" is a story about Marvel's immortal warrior fighting a shadowy underworld of vampires
who want to destroy the human race. The title character is a half-man, half-vampire who uses
his superhuman powers to "fearlessly battle the demonic creatures of the night in a blood-
drenched crusade to prevent the ascendance of vampires over mankind," Spike said.
The Spike TV weekly series will maintain continuity from the movie trilogy but will bring the main
character into a new storyline with new characters.
www.SkyRetailer.com - used with permission