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The Twilight Zone and the Postwar American Dream

Historian Brokaw debuts with a penetrating analysis of how the Twilight Zone (1959–1964) exposed the dark underbelly of Cold War America. Examining key episodes, Brokaw argues that creator Rod Serling “sought to… reframe popular portrayals of white Americans’ wish-fulfillments as nightmares rather than aspirational dreams.” Read more

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‘The Riftwar Cycle’: TV Series Adaptation of Fantasy Books In Works

The Riftwar Saga series, considered one of the best known pieces of fantasy IP not yet adapted for the screen, started with the 1982 publication of Feist’s Magician, the first of what now spans more than 30 books and short stories. They have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages. Read more

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An Adaptation of Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee Novels Has George R.R. Martin Among Its Producers

George R.R. Martin is co-executive producing another TV show—and this time, it’s not one based on his own books. Martin is part of the team behind Dark Winds, a series adaptation of Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee series. The show is set to star Kiowa Gordon (Roswell, New Mexico) and Zahn McClarnon (Westworld), with McClarnon also producing. AMC has already ordered a six-episode first season. Read more

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