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Fringe finale gets teased

Gonna say it right now, I haven't watched the teaser for the finale of Fox's sci-fi series Fringe. My wife and I are just digging into season four, and I don't want even the slightest hint at how J.J. Abrams intends to end things. But I know there are people who want to be teased, which is why we're posting the preview here in The Basement. And, if there are Basementites out there who haven't jumped on the Fringe bandwagon, get your shit together! This is network TV at its finest. In the words of TV Line, the acclaimed series that has explored the human condition through the prism of parallel universes, unexplainable phenomena and unimaginable threats, reaches a milestone 100th episode and comes to an epic and climatic conclusion. First, the Fringe team engages a desperate plan as Olivia embarks on a dangerous and otherworldly journey into the unknown. Then, Peter, Olivia, Walter, Astrid and Broyles face off against the Observers in one final and extraor...

Daredevil Reboot Born Again

If you're a fan and long-time reader of Daredevil like me, this is a double dip of good news. The David Slade-directed reboot of the 2003 adaptation, which we discussed here , has hired Brad Caleb Kane on to pen the script. Kane is a writer and producer on Fox's brilliant TV series Fringe, which means the project is in the right hands. It also turns out that Kane is a Daredevil fan and has decided to adapt Frank Miller's Born Again run from the mid-80s as the plot for his film. Born Again is the definitive Daredevil tale! Karen Page, Matt Murdock's former lover, has traded away the Man Without Fear's secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find strength as the Kingpin of Crime wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get. If done right, this could be a great and decidedly different comic book film. With Slade directing and Kane at the keyboard, I have high hopes for this relaunch.