Legend of the Seeker (Spoilers)

[Geekyfanboy]

Raimi Returns To TV With Wizard's

Sam Raimi will executive produce a new syndicated, live-action weekly series targeted for a fall launch in conjunction with Disney-ABC Domestic Television and ABC Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series, titled Wizard's First Rule, is based on Terry Goodkind's fantasy book series The Sword of Truth.

The hour-long series follows the extraordinary transformation of woodsman Richard Cypher into a magical leader who joins with a mysterious woman to stop a bloodthirsty tyrant.

The series will also be produced by Robert Tapert (The Grudge), Joshua Donen (The Quick and the Dead) and Ned Nalle (Xena: Warrior Princess). Disney-ABC Domestic TV is distributing, and ABC Studios is producing.

Wizard's marks the return of the weekly syndicated fantasy series genre, which had disappeared following its heyday in the late 1990s with Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena, both produced by Raimi.

Production on 22 episodes is slated to begin in May.

[Rico]

Sounds like fun.  I've missed having a good weekly fantasy series to watch.

[Duffster]

Wow, this is one of my favorite fantasy series. Really interesting and different. I sure hope they can do it credit.


Duffster

[MouseSlayer]

the sword of truth series is wonderful and i am eagerly awaiting the final book's release. these novels are so encompasing and the thoughts brought up within them. ie Richards rules and explainations are extremely well thought out and stated perfectly. iplan to eventually hang enlarged key pages on my wall right next to the magna carta and constitution. . .okay maybe those will be in a different room . . but still they are awe inspiring. i worry that a series would have to cut or water down alot of the story, but if peter can do it with LOTR, maybey they can do well too.  Here's to fervently hoping! Of course wizards first rule is just the beginning so maybe i,m reading too much into it anyway.

in the meantime,
(fingers crossed and eyes shut tight)
"please be good.....please be good.....please be good.....please be good....."

[Geekyfanboy]

Well the cool thing is that it's a TV series and not a movie.. so they have plenty of time to tell the story.

I don't know this story.. how many books are in this series?

[MouseSlayer]

Wizard's First Rule (1994)
Stone of Tears (1995)
Blood of the Fold (1996)
Temple of the Winds (1997)
Soul of the Fire (1999)
Faith of the Fallen (2000)
The Pillars of Creation (2001)
Naked Empire (2003)
Chainfire (2005)
Phantom (2006)
Confessor (2007)

CRAP!!!! confessor's OUT! where have I been . . .  oh yeah  ive been building an addition on my house (a few more doors to set, baseboards to put in, a shower, a sink, a toilet, a . . . . )

well this won't stand! im logging onto my library account and requesting it Right NOW!

[MouseSlayer]

ahhhhhhh..... ive requested it. but my estimated wait is over a week.

i wonder what else has come out lately that ive missed. .  .

[Geekyfanboy]

Raimi's Wizard Gets Green Light

Sam Raimi's syndicated original fantasy TV series Wizard's First Rule is set to debut in all of the top 50 markets in the United States, Variety reported.

The ABC/Disney show, based on the Sword of Truth books by Terry Goodkind, has received a green light for 22 episodes and will begin production in May.

The weekly hour-long series follows Richard Cypher, a young man who makes his living leading people through dangerous forests, as he investigates the murder of his father and finds himself opposing Darken Rahl, the son of an evil wizard.

Goodkind's popular novels, first published in the mid-'90s, span 11 volumes so far. Wizard's First Rule will be shot in high-definition video.

[Geekyfanboy]

Stars Cast For Raimi's Wizard

Craig Horner and Bridget Regan have been tapped to star in Sam Raimi's syndicated TV series Wizard's First Rule, which launches in the fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The scripted series, an hourlong weekly fantasy drama from Disney-ABC Domestic Television and ABC Studios, is based on Terry Goodkind's book Wizard's First Rule and his epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth.

Horner will star as woodsman Richard Cypher, who transforms into a magical leader and joins with a mysterious woman named Kahlan (Regan) to stop a bloodthirsty, sinister tyrant.

Wizard's has been cleared in 95 percent of the country for its fall launch. Production on the 22 episodes begins this month in New Zealand.

Raimi is executive-producing with Robert Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle and John Shiban.    

[Geekyfanboy]

"Legend of the Seeker" Debuts on Television This Fall
Posted by Sam on Friday, 25 Jul 2008

Disney-ABC Domestic Announces "Legend of the Seeker" - Produced by Sam Raimi‏

San Diego, CA. – July 25, 2008 – The highly-anticipated epic fantasy series, previously known as (working title) "Wizard's First Rule," will officially launch as "Legend of the Seeker," it was announced yesterday at the 2008 Comic Con International Convention during a panel led by series executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. "Legend of the Seeker" combines elements of fantasy, adventure, magic, mystery and romance, shot with the enchanting and exotic New Zealand landscape as its backdrop.

In addition, the executive producers also announced that Bruce Spence, Jay Laga'aia and Craig Parker will join previously announced lead actors Craig Horner (Richard Cypher) and Bridget Regan (Kahlan) in the first-run, scripted weekly series. Bruce Spence ("Mad Max 2" and "The Matrix Revolutions") portrays Zedd, a wise and powerful old wizard who accompanies Richard and Kahlan on their epic journey; Jay Laga'aia ("Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" and "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith") stars as Chase, a loyal and fearsome member of the Councilor's Guard; and Craig Parker ("The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers") plays Darken Rahl, a charismatic bloodthirsty tyrant that Richard must prevent from unleashing an ancient evil that will enslave the world.

From the talented team behind the long-running, successful series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Xena: Warrior Princess," and the studio that produces primetime network hits including "Lost," "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives," "Ghost Whisperer" and "Army Wives," the series will kick off with a thrilling two-hour premiere event on November 1, 2008.

"Legend of the Seeker" has been cleared by Disney-ABC Domestic Television in 95% of the country. to date, including all of the top 50 markets. Production on the 22-episodes is currently underway in New Zealand. The one-hour series is based on Terry Goodkind's book "Wizard's First Rule" and epic fantasy series "The Sword of Truth." Goodkind's popular epic fantasy series are international bestsellers that have been translated into over 20 languages.

"Legend of the Seeker" is produced by ABC Studios, marking their first venture into broadcast syndication. Sam Raimi ("Spider-Man," "Spider-Man 2," "Spider-Man 3″ and "The Evil Dead"), Rob Tapert ("The Grudge," "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Cleopatra 2525″), Joshua Donen ("The Quick and the Dead"), Ned Nalle (production executive for "Xena: Warrior Princess" and "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys") and Kenneth Biller ("Star Trek: Voyager" and "Six Degrees") serve as executive producers.

[Geekyfanboy]

New Legend Image Revealed

Disney has released a new publicity photo for the upcoming syndicated fantasy series Legend of the Seeker, produced by Spider-Man director Sam Raimi and based on Terry Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule and The Sword of Truth.

The image shows stars Craig Horner as Richard Cypher, a woodsman who discovers his own magical powers, and Bridget Regan as Kahlan, a mysterious woman who joins a wise old wizard named Zedd to help Richard fight a ruthless tyrant who wants to unleash an ancient evil and enslave the world. The one-hour drama premieres in syndication Nov. 1.

[Rico]

Has this started airing for anyone yet?  I haven't found it showing on my cable so far.

[Geekyfanboy]

No.. I heard it was going to start in November...

[Geekyfanboy]

Official website.. you can find out what channel it will be on in your city..

In the LA area it's playing on Channel 5 KTLA on Saturday at 6pm

it starts Nov. 1 and 2

http://www.legendoftheseeker.com/

[Geekyfanboy]

Oh.. they have video previews up on their site.. this looks like my kind of TV show.. can't wait.