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"Sci-Fi Classic ‘Earth Abides’ Greenlit as TV Series Starring Alexander Ludwig"

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/earth-abides-tv-show-alexander-ludwig-1235859909/

"MGM+ is doing a new take on George R. Stewart’s post-apocalyptic novel
with showrunner Todd Komarnicki."

This will probably be cool.

Lynn

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Subject: Re: Sci-Fi Classic "Earth Abides" Greenlit as TV Series Starring Alexander Ludwig

lynnmcguire5@gmail.com wrote:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/earth-abides-tv-show-alexander- ludwig-1235859909/

MGM+ is doing a new take on George R. Stewart’s post-apocalyptic
novel with showrunner Todd Komarnicki.

This will probably be cool.

Lynn

George R. Stewart’s classic sci-fi novel Earth Abides has been officially greenlit as a limited series for streaming channel MGM+.

The story follows the aftermath of a global plague and is being adapted by creator and showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), and has signed Alexander Ludwig (Vikings, The Covenant) to star. Previously announced as in development, MGM+ plans six episodes to tell the 1949 book’s tale.

From the official description: “Leading character Ish (Ludwig) is a brilliant but solitary young geologist living a semi-isolated life who awakens from a coma only to find that there is no one left alive but him. A plague of unprecedented virulence has swept the globe, and yes, there are a few scattered survivors, but there are no rules. His journey is to learn the difference between sanctuary and survival and to open his heart to love if
he is to find meaning in his life after the great machine of civilization has broken down.”

Stephen King has said Earth Abides was one of his inspirations for his famed novel The Stand.

“It has been an unmitigated thrill to adapt such a seminal sci-fi work, and the themes illuminated by George Stewart 75 years ago could not be more meaningful and timelier for the world we are living in today,” said Komarnicki. “Despite the chaos and division that greets us every morning in the news, the truth remains that the way forward for society is through unity, compassion, forgiveness, understanding, and grace.”

“It’s very special to reintroduce Earth Abides to fans of George Stewart’s seminal work of science fiction, as well as to a new generation,” added Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “The story’s messages of humanity, hope, and compassion are as relevant today as they were nearly a century ago.”

Earth Abides will begin production in Vancouver on April 8 and is expected
to premiere later this year.

The series is produced by MGM+ Studios and executive producers Kearie Peak
and Lighthouse Productions’ Michael Phillips and Juliana Maio.

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Let's go Brandon!


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Subject: Re: Sci-Fi Classic "Earth Abides" Greenlit as TV Series Starring Alexander Ludwig

On 4/10/2024 2:00 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/10/24 10:05 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:

lynnmcguire5@gmail.com wrote:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/earth-abides-tv-show-alexander-
ludwig-1235859909/

MGM+ is doing a new take on George R. Stewart’s post-apocalyptic
novel with showrunner Todd Komarnicki.

This will probably be cool.

Lynn

George R. Stewart’s classic sci-fi novel Earth Abides has been
officially
greenlit as a limited series for streaming channel MGM+.

NOBODY GETS MGM+!!!

^This.

Not even me because my six free months for buying a fire stick just
lapsed.

I have such fond memories (albeit without particulars) of reading this
novel in high school that I wish its adaptation were being undertaken by
one of the more highbrow outfits.



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Subject: Re: Sci-Fi Classic "Earth Abides" Greenlit as TV Series Starring Alexander Ludwig

On Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:05:22 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:

Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:

lynnmcguire5@gmail.com wrote:
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Lynn

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George R. Stewart=92s classic sci-fi novel Earth Abides has been = officially=20
greenlit as a limited series for streaming channel MGM+.

NOBODY GETS MGM+!!!

Not even me because my six free months for buying a fire stick just =

lapsed.

I have rented (if not "on Prime") or streamed (if "on Prime") -- and I
suspect they were all rented -- films that start out with the "MGM+"
logo. I vaguely recall other such streaming service logos appearing
from time to time.

My best guess is that Amazon is renting out some films in conjunction
with other streaming services. This might explain the large number of
older DCAU films and the Godzilla films that popped up last year (or
perhaps 2022) and which I am finally coming to the end of. I should
clarify that I did not rent them all at once, but spread them out a
bit. This makes them seem endless, but more entertaining as they are
separated by other items.
--=20
"Here lies the Tuscan poet Aretino,
Who evil spoke of everyone but God,
Giving as his excuse, 'I never knew him.'"

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