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Irish Independent
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘The Sandman, Season 2' review: The man of your dreams will have you nodding off
The Hollywood contracts for film and television adaptations of his novels and comic books flew into his hands like enchanted birds. The prolific 64-year-old author, screenwriter and producer could do no wrong. And then, in the summer of 2024, sexual assault and misconduct allegations against Gaiman by multiple women emerged. It got worse for him in January of this year when New York Magazine ran a cover story detailing the accusations and featuring interviews with four of his accusers. The article was published online on Vulture. Gaiman, who denies the allegations, has been banished to the realm of the cancelled. One after another, literary, film, TV and theatre projects have fallen like dominoes. Publisher Dark Horse Comics announced it would no longer work with him and cancelled publication of his Anansi Boys series Publisher Dark Horse Comics announced it would no longer work with him and cancelled publication of his Anansi Boys series and its collected volume. Prime Video's Anansi Boys miniseries completed production some time ago, yet there's no sign of a release date. One of its stars, Delroy Lindo, said recently he's doubtful it will ever see the light of day. Netflix's series Dead Boy Detectives was axed last autumn after just one season. A musical stage version of Gaiman's children's novel Coraline, which was made into a successful animated film in 2011, was scrapped. The producers stated the allegations made it 'impossible to continue'. The planned final season of Prime Video's Good Omens, based on the novel by Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett, has been reduced to a single 90-minute episode with no involvement from Gaiman. Production on Disney's film of Gaiman's novel The Graveyard Book has paused. It's not clear if this is down to the allegations. Disney has made no comment. The last Gaiman project still standing – but not for much longer – is Season 2 of comic book adaptation The Sandman (Netflix, from Thursday, July 3), arriving three long years after the first. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more To the surprise of fans of the series, Netflix announced in January that this would be the final season. Six episodes are available now and the remaining five drop later in the month. When Gaiman's name appears in the credits, it's hard to ignore the elephant stamping loudly at the back of the room Showrunner Allan Heinberg insists the decision was made back in 2022, long before the allegations against Gaiman, as it was felt there wasn't enough material in the comics about the title character, aka Dream, aka Morpheus, to sustain any more. Whatever about that, when Gaiman's name appears in the credits, it's hard to ignore the elephant stamping loudly at the back of the room. It's unlikely, however, to bother the hardcore fans of the comic books, at whom the series is clearly aimed. They were overjoyed to see the beloved 80s and 90s cult favourite finally brought to the screen after decades of failed attempts. They'll be in nerd heaven all over again. The rest of us, meanwhile, are in hell. Literally. It kicks off with Dream (Tom Sturridge) busily rebuilding his realm. He's summoned to a meeting with fellow members of the Endless: Destiny (Adrian Lester), Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste), Desire (Mason Alexander Park), Despair (Donna Preston) and Delirium (Esmé Creed-Miles). What the meeting was about, I couldn't quite fathom (the series doesn't make many concessions to clarity), but Dream abruptly heads to hell to rescue his beloved, Nada (Deborah Oyelade), the Queen of the First People, who he condemned to the fiery place 10,000 years earlier for reasons we have neither the space nor the energy to go into. When he gets there, he discovers Lucifer Morningstar (Gwendoline Christie) has had enough of being hell's ruler. She's quit, released all the inhabitants and dupes Dream into taking the key and becoming hell's custodian. It's his problem now and he'll have to face the numerous demons and deities who want to take control of the realm. Like its predecessor, Season 2 is ponderously paced, full of portentous waffle and mostly takes itself desperately seriously. Dream is such a passive hero, you might find yourself nodding off. You stick to your realm and I'll stick to mine. Rating: Two stars
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hunting Wives Adaptation Starring Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow Moves From Starz to Netflix for July Release
Another one of TVLine's 'missing' shows has been found. A TV adaptation of May Cobb's 2021 novel The Hunting Wives, ordered to series by Starz in October 2023, instead will be released by Netflix — on Monday, July 21. More from TVLine Emmys Twist: Dept. Q Enters Drama Series Race at 11th Hour, Potentially Upending 2025 Contest (Exclusive) Ginny & Georgia's Biggest Season 3 Finale Mystery Has Already Been Solved: 'There Was a Debate,' EP Says Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 - Save the Dates! As explained by Deadline, the move stems from Starz's split from Hunting Wives acquirer Lionsgate Television, which took effect last month. Described as a twisty thriller, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O'Neil (played by American Dreams' Brittany Snow) and her family's move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Banks' (Trophy Wife's Malin Akerman) irresistible charms — and in turn finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murrrrderrrr. The cast also includes Chrissy Metz, in her first post-This Is Us TV role, as Starr, a working-class woman and staunch Christian who is not welcomed in the high-society world of the Hunting Wives; Katie Lowes (Scandal) as Jill, wife of Reverend Clint and 'queen' of the local megachurch; Jaime Ray Newman (Eastwick) as Callie, a sheriff's wife and amazing marksman who is the 'second in command' of the Hunting Wives; and George Ferrier (One of Us Is Lying) as Brad, a perfect All-Texan boy who behind closed doors has an emotionally incestuous relationship with his mother. Dermot Mulroney (Chicago Fire) and Evan Jonigkeit (Sweetbitter) round out the cast, while Karen Rodriguez (Acapulco), Michael Aaron Milligan (Ruthless) and Hunter Emery (Hightown) fill recurring roles. Filming on The Hunting Wives began in spring 2024 and wrapped last year. 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Japan Times
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
The Marquis de Sade's guide to cancel culture
In theology, being condemned to perdition may sound a lot like going to hell, but it's much worse than spending eternity amid fire and brimstone. Those who believe in the survival of the soul after death shudder at the gravity of perdition: the total dissolution of one's existence even in spiritual form. In our increasingly soulless secular age, there's an attempt at a similar punishment: We call it cancellation. The concept derives from television — that which befalls series and shows with bad ratings, yanked by broadcast networks, never to be seen again. Its first use in popular culture in that sense may have been in the lyrics of "Your Love Is Canceled," by the disco-funk group Chic ("Well I saw it on TV 'bout someone like me'). The song's from 1981, but cancellation as we know it really got going this century. Today, it's a pile-on of blaming and shaming in our social media public squares that often leads to the target's commercial or career oblivion. The courts can also get involved to mete out justice. The vitriol makes it much more hellish than old-fashioned consumer boycotts. Some of the most spectacular examples involve fans turning against their idols. The most recent is graphic novel icon Neil Gaiman, who has received massive condemnation after lurid stories emerged alleging sexual assault and harassment on his part. He has denied the allegations and there are no criminal charges filed against him. Nevertheless, the furor has convinced publishers to avoid or drop Gaiman, who has become a multimillionaire from his oeuvre of close to 50 novels and comic books. HarperCollins and W.W. Norton, which have successfully published his books before, said they have no plans with the British author. In late January, Dark Horse Comics announced it wouldn't release the last volume of its illustrated version of his 2005 fantasy novel "Anansi Boys." A test of how many fans remain will come later this year when Netflix debuts its second season of "The Sandman," which is based on Gaiman's bestselling comic books.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stage adaptation of Coraline scrapped after Neil Gaiman allegations
A stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's book Coraline has been scrapped following sexual misconduct allegations about the author. Gaiman, 64, has denied the allegations and said he has 'never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever'. Co-production partners, Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and Home Manchester, said in a joint statement: 'We have decided our production of Coraline – A Musical will not proceed. 'After careful consideration, we feel it would be impossible to continue in the context of the allegations against its original author. 'Ticket holders have been contacted directly via email.' Coraline is a dark fantasy children's novel that tells the story of a young girl who unlocks a door into a different and unusual world. Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning and comedians Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders were among the stars who lent their voices to a film adaptation in 2009. The musical was due to be staged at Leeds Playhouse from April 11 to May 11 before touring to Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. In a blog post, earlier this month, the author said he had read the allegations with 'horror and dismay', following claims made by eight women against the writer in an article published by New York Magazine. The allegations were made public in July 2024 when a Tortoise Media podcast series reported on sexual assault allegations against Gaiman by five women. Since the allegations first surfaced, several film and TV adaptations of Gaiman's stories have reportedly been affected, including season three of Good Omens, which he jointly wrote with Terry Pratchett, and a film of The Graveyard Book. On Saturday, Dark Horse Comics, a publisher of Gaiman's graphic novels and comic books, said it was no longer releasing his work. 'Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been cancelled,' the company said in a statement. In January 2023 a police report was made in New Zealand accusing Gaiman of sexual assault. The investigation was later dropped.
The Guardian
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Stage adaptation of Coraline cancelled after allegations against Neil Gaiman
A stage version of Neil Gaiman's Coraline has been cancelled after allegations of sexual misconduct against the author. The musical was to have been staged at Leeds Playhouse from 11 April to 11 May before touring to Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the co-production partners Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Rep and Home Manchester said: 'We have decided our production of Coraline – a Musical will not proceed. After careful consideration, we feel it would be impossible to continue in the context of the allegations against its original author. Ticket holders have been contacted directly via email.' Published in 2002, Coraline is a children's fable about an 11-year-old girl who discovers a portal in the wall of her new flat. On the far side are her other mother and father, parents almost identical to her own but with buttons for eyes and evil intent. The story found a new audience 15 years ago as a stop-motion animation by Henry Selick. The new musical was adapted by the playwright Zinnie Harris and the composer Louis Barabbas, and was to have been directed by Leeds Playhouse's artistic director, James Brining. Nine women have accused Gaiman of sexual misconduct. The allegations were first made public last July when Tortoise Media reported on sexual assault allegations against Gaiman by two women. By the end of August, three more women had come forward with allegations. This month Vulture published an investigation in which four further women accused Gaiman of assault, including nonconsensual BDSM. Gaiman published a statement on his website saying he had 'never engaged in nonconsensual sexual activity with anyone'. Since then, there have been many cancellations of his works. On Monday the US publisher Dark Horse Comics announced it had cancelled plans to publish future Gaiman works, saying it took seriously the allegations against the author. Dark Horse Comics began publishing the Anansi Boys series, an adaptation of Gaiman's 2005 novel, in June last year. It was intended to be an eight-issue series but has now been cancelled after the seventh issue, published on 15 January. HarperCollins, which publishes many of Gaiman's books in the US, including Coraline and American Gods, told Publishers Weekly that it did not have any new books by Gaiman scheduled. WW Norton, the US publisher of Gaiman's book Norse Mythology, said it would not have projects with the author in future, though it did not say whether this was connected to the allegations. Marvel Comics has no new works by Gaiman in progress, according to the New York Times. Prime Video's Good Omens, based on the novel by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, will now end with one 90-minute episode instead of a full third season, while a Disney film adaptation of Gaiman's 2008 young adult novel The Graveyard Book, which was in development, was put on hold. Neither streamer has confirmed that these decisions were taken because of the allegations.
