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“Friday the 13th” Series Heading to the CW?
I don’t know what’s going on over the CW- it’s either a renaissance or they’re developing out tons of awful teen-based horror series (from “Tales From the Darkside” to “Colony”, “Dead People” and “Cheerleader Death Squad”).
Sean Cunningham, the creator and director of the 1980 Friday the 13th, attended the Monster Mania convention this weekend in New Jersey where he revealed the CW may be interested in the new “Friday the 13th” television series.
Here’s what F13franchise says:
“Sean Cunningham confirmed interest from the CW in regards to pickup for the tv show. According to him, the basic premise focuses on the REAL city of Crystal Lake, and the effect that the serialized films had on its real life counterpart. This allows them to reimagine Jason in a more grounded reality, as the films would be based off the real life killings that took place at the Camp. (ie, both the Hockey Masked Jason and a more serious backwoods inspired killer will be making appearances throughout).”
The idea that Crystal Lake is a cursed town where there are multiple murderers is a really interesting arc, although does that diminish the lore of Jason Vorhees? I think that, if he’s not the centerpiece of the series, it makes him “just another” serial killer, which is lame. But until I know exactly what they’re developing, it’s impossible to judge. Frankly, just seeing the Voorhees back on TV is enough for me.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.
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