Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today, few though they may be:

TELEVISION

Actress Andrea Roth (Rescue Me) has joined the cast of the 6-hour limited Syfy series Ascension that will star Brian Van Holt (Cougar Town) as the captain of the titular vessel, which was launched into space by the U.S. government in 1963 to populate a new world. The series picks up 50 years into the mission, as a mysterious murder causes those on board to question the true nature of their mission. Roth will play Juliet Bryce, the head doctor on the Ascension. Her relationship with her daughter Nora (Jacqueline Byers) has been difficult and strained for a while and the murder on board the ship has made it worse. The cast also includes Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as manipulative power broker Vionda Denninger — aka the captain’s wife, with whom he shares a difficult marriage. Ascension is due to air on Syfy in November. (Michael Ausiello at TV Line)

WEB SERIES NEWS

Actor Elden Henson (The Hunger Games) has joined the Netflix series Daredevil based on the legendary Marvel Universe character. Henson will play Foggy Nelson, best friend and legal partner of Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil). The cast includes Charlie Cox (Boardwalk Empire) in the lead role, Vincent O’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk and Rosario Dawson. The series is set to debut on Netflix sometime in 2015. (Nikara Johns at Variety)

BOX OFFICE TRAILERS

This isn’t Matthew Crowley (from Downton Abbey) material at all, but here is Dan Stevens’ new film:

Details on this film since the teaser is a bit vague: The story follows the Peterson family when a soldier named David (Dan Stevens) turns up at their doorstep, a man who claims to be the friend and fellow platoon member of their deceased son. David says he’ll fulfill the last with of his friend by watching over the Petersons to make sure they’re safe. Soon though, accidental deaths begin to occur and they all seem to be connected to David’s presence in the house.

ME: How did they film this movie?! The special effects with the airplanes, et al and that gigantic hurricane, holy spinning funnels, Batman!!

That’s it. Enjoy!