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Creators: Anna Fricke and Jeremy Carver, based on the original UK version by Toby Whithouse

Directors: Paolo Barzman, Adam Kane, Charles Binamé, Erik Canuel, Jeremiah S. Chechik, Jerry Ciccoritti

Cast: Sam Witwer, Sam Huntington, Meaghan Rath, Mark Pellegrino

Summary:

For three roommates, being human is harder than it looks… Vampires, werewolves and the supernatural collide in the first season of this Syfy smash series that mixes True Blood with The Vampire Diaries.

From the creative team behind Pillars of the Earth, The Mentalist, and Heroes, Being Human is Syfy’s reimagining of the acclaimed UK series created by Toby Whithouse and starring Sam Witwer (Smallville, Battlestar Galactica), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants), Sam Huntington (Cavemen, Superman Returns) and Mark Pellegrino (Lost, Supernatural).

Being Human: The Complete First Season series follows three paranormal, 20-something roommates living in Boston – vampire “Aidan” (Witwer), werewolf “Josh” (Huntington) and ghost “Sally...

While we have no clue where they're going with the stellar UK TV series "Being Human" after the events of the last episode, we're happy we have the surprisingly well done U.S. series heading into its second season!

For those not in the know, "Being Human" is sort of like a horror fan's version of the classic sitcom "Three's Company" only without the fluffy chest hair and the ditsy blonde chick.

The series stars Sam Witwer ("Smallville", "Battlestar Galactica") as vampire Aidan, Meaghan Rath ("The Assistants") as ghost Sally, and Sam Huntington ("Cavemen", Superman Returns) as the werewolf Josh.

Take your first look at Season 2 coming this January below courtesy of E! Online, and look for more on "Being Human" soon!

Synopsis:

"Being Human" is a re-imagining of the acclaimed BBC original series that follows three 20-something roommates: a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf who are struggling to...

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

For those that missed the most recent episode of the Syfy monster hit series Being Human, there's no need to fret. We have the episode recap for you as well as a video recap below that.

In the recap clip below from the Being Human episode titled “You’re the One that I Haunt,” Aidan’s ex-love returns and he is curious as to why she didn’t wait for him in the 70s to discover that Bishop threatened her family. She’s dying and doesn’t want to deal with immortality. Josh stays next to Nora and finds out that a sonogram shows that she is 14 weeks pregnant which should be impossible, and Josh is afraid that she might be holding a litter of were-babies.

Sally’s fiancé attempts0 to burn the house down after she threatens him and he finally confesses that he...

I have to admit I'm really enjoying the Us version of "Being Human". Yeah, Josh is totally annoying, and Sally is nowhere near as endearing as Annie, her British counterpart. But both Aidan and Bishop kick all kinds of ass. Apparently Syfy agrees as they've just renewed the show for another year.

From Syfy on Facebook:

With 4 episodes left in this season, we're proud to announce that we've just renewed Being Human for second season! Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported it, we couldn't have done it without you!!!

The series stars Sam Witwer ("Smallville", "Battlestar Galactica") as vampire Aidan, Meaghan Rath ("The Assistants") as ghost Sally, Sam Huntington ("Cavemen", Superman Returns) as werewolf Josh, and Mark Pellegrino ("Lost", "Supernatural") as Bishop: The Vamp Ringleader. Rounding out the creative team is Adam Kane ("The Mentalist", "Heroes") as director and co-executive producer with executive producer Michael Prupas ("The Kennedys...

Though we're still not entirely sure why they just couldn't start running the original hit British TV series "Being Human", it seems that the folks over at Syfy are obviously on the right track with their remake.

According to The Hollywood Reporter the premiere episode of the U.S. redo of the British supernatural drama "Being Human" drew two million total viewers at 9:00 Pm, setting a network record as the most-watched winter launch since 2005. It drew one million viewers in the adults 18-49 demo, and 58% of that were women (582,000), a record for Syfy for an original series. Including repeats at 10:02 and 11:02 p.m., "Being Human" drew a total of 3.8 million viewers for the night.

The series stars Sam Witwer ("Smallville", "Battlestar Galactica") as vampire Aidan, Meaghan Rath ("The Assistants") as ghost Sally, Sam Huntington ("Cavemen", Superman Returns) as werewolf Josh, and Mark Pellegrino ("Lost", "Supernatural") as Bishop: The Vamp Ringleader.

Being Human debuts tonight on Syfy and some horror fans, well fans of Vampires, werewolves, ghosts should be excited as the new series takes center stage starting Monday, January 17 at 9pm.

The series stars Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, and Sam Huntington as a vampire, ghost and werewolf all living under the same roof to assist each other with the challenges they face in supernatural life post human. Being Human Syfy puts a fresh spin on the recent serge of vampires and werewolves.

Check out the trailer below the official details from "SyFy".

Being Human is a re-imagining of the acclaimed BBC original series that follows three 20-something roommates: A ghost, a vampire and a werewolf who are struggling to keep their dark secrets from the world, while also helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives.

"Being Human is a smart, contemporary, young and imaginative series that reflects Syfy's new brand positioning.

The American version of the acclaimed British series, Being Human, is nearly here! SyFy has imported the story of three roommates: a vampire, werewolf and a ghost living together, struggling to find normalcy in their lives despite their supernatural natures. The show stars Sam Witwer (Battlestar Galactica, Smallville), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants), Sam Huntington (Superman Returns), and Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural, Lost). Check out what the show is about and meet the cast in these behind-the-scenes and sneak peek videos below!

Being Human: “What Is Being Human?” Interviews with the cast

Being Human: “What Would You Choose?” (Behind the Scenes With the Cast)

Being Human: Meet Josh, the werewolf

Being Human: Meet Sally, the ghost:

Being Human: Meet Aidan, the vampire:

Toby Whithouse, creator of the original BBC series, is not involved with this version of Being Human. Husband and wife team, Jeremy Carver (Supernatural) and...

With the January 17, 2011, premiere date for Syfy's "Being Human" redux just a few weeks away, the network's promotions department has started sending out press kits for the show, and we've got a sneak peek at what they contain.

Blastr put together the following "unboxing" video of the package, and below that you'll find about half of the images they posted as well. Be sure to hit up their site for the rest.

We're kind of digging the "True Blood" vibe we got from the campaign, and combining that with the fact that the great Mark Pellegrino plays a major role in the events that will be taking place, we say January 17th can't get here soon enough! And if we're let down, well then, we only have to wait until spring, 2011, for BBC America to start airing Season Three of the British version.

Synopsis:

"Being Human" is a re-imagining of...

Being Human, Syfy’s re-imagining of the BBC seriesof the same name, follows three 20-something roommates: a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf who are struggling to keep their dark secrets from the world while also helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives.

SyFy have just released this brand new poster for the series which stars Sam Witwer (Smallville), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants), and Sam Huntington (Fanboys). Check it out below:

Being Human premieres on Monday January 17th on Syfy Us. For more info on the show check out the official site.

Being Human is a re-imagining of the acclaimed BBC original series that follows three 20-something roommates: a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf who are struggling to keep their dark secrets from the world while also helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives. The series stars Sam Witwer (Smallville), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants), Sam Huntington (Fanboys) and Mark Pellegrino (Lost).

Aidan: The Vampire (Sam Witwer) – Aidan has worked as a nurse in a hospital in Boston for the past several years. He likes working in a job where he can hopefully do some good and help people. He also finds comfort in laying people to rest, in helping them find the peace in death that he will never know.

Sally: The Ghost (Meaghan Rath) – Growing up, Sally was often forced to be tough, and as a result, she was a young woman who didn’t take a lot of flack.

After months of speculation Syfy has finally unveiled cast photos, character descriptions, a full synopsis, and even a promo video for its redux of the British TV series "Being Human", and we have to say it's looking a lot more promising than we first thought ... mostly due to two little words: Mark Pellegrino, who plays the charismatic but menacing Bishop.

The series premiere will be Monday, January 17, 2011, at 9/8c. Read on for all the details.

Synopsis:

"Being Human" is a re-imagining of the acclaimed BBC original series that follows three 20-something roommates: a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf who are struggling to keep their dark secrets from the world while also helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives.

"'Being Human' is a smart, contemporary, young, and imaginative series that reflects Syfy's new brand positioning. We are very excited to adapt this for an American...

SyFy is ready to tout their original programming for the New Year as 2010 comes to an end, but a remake of a British series doesn’t exactly scream “original” to me. That being said, the network has announced the premiere of the Us version of the original BBC series Being Human on Monday, January 17th at 9/8c. The supernatural series follows the dynamic lives of three paranormal roommates: a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf and their difficulties with living double lives. Stepping into these new personalities won’t be easy, but they’re certainly up for the task and journey that lies ahead. Sam Witwer (Smallville), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants), Sam Huntington (Superman Returns) star in the series, and you can see them in a short trailer for the new series below.

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The Canadian remake of the British TV series Being Human will premiere on Space, a sci-fi oriented Canadian cable network, on January 17 at 10 Pm.

While the show was shot in Montreal, the story will take place... in Boston. Wow, at least Space is very upfront about it unlike Global, the TV network that broadcast the Canadian TV series Rookie Blue, which epically fails to pass off as an American city.

So, like I said, the show follows three roommates with paranormal powers: Vampire Aidan, played by Sam Witwer (Smallville, Battlestar Galactica); ghost Sally played by Meaghan Rath(I Me Wed, The Assistants); and werewolf Josh played by Sam Huntington (Detroit Rock City, Superman Returns); and Mark Pellegrino (Lost, Dexter) stars as Aidan’s charismatic but menacing vampire mentor, Bishop.

Take a look at SyFy’s American version of the BBC’s acclaimed series Being Human! From the looks of this promo, the American version maintains the mix of comedy and drama that gave the original series the remarkable depth to explore each character in a multitude of dimensions. If this version can carry it off in the same way that the British version did, this version just might capture a whole new audience for both shows.

Set in Boston, Sam Witwer (Smallville, BSG) plays Aidan, the vampire, Meaghan Rath (TeenNick’s The Assistants) is Molly, the ghost, and Sam Huntington (Superman Returns) takes on the role of Josh, the werewolf.

Being Human: “I Am Different “

Check out the first promo pics from SyFy’s Being Human here.

SyFy’s Being Human premieres in January of 2011.

This January, SyFy will be premiering their re-imagining of Toby Whithouse’s popular BBC series Being Human. In it, Sam Witwer (Smallville, Battlestar Galactica), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants) and Sam Huntington (Cavemen, Superman Returns) star as the loveable, but supernaturally unenthusiastic characters Aidan (vampire), Josh (werewolf) and Sally (ghost) with Mark Pellegrino (Lost, Supernatural) rounding out the cast as Aidan’s minacious mentor Bishop.

Like it’s UK counter-part, Being Human will follow these three paranormally conflicted roommates as they attempt to shield the world from their metaphysical secrets, all while trying to live double-lives and assimilate themselves into a world that they feel alienated from. Unfortunately, their quest at “being human” is more difficult than any of them could have imagined.

As any purveyor of television can attest, American audiences have been victim to some of the worst, most…

Click to continue reading SyFy’s ‘Being Human’: The Right Way...

The American version of the acclaimed BBC supernatural series Being Human has a premiere date! The re-imagined SyFy series will air in January of 2011. Set in Boston, Sam Witwer (Smallville, BSG) plays Aidan, the vampire, Meaghan Rath (TeenNick’s The Assistants) is Molly, the ghost, and Sam Huntington (Superman Returns) takes on the role of Josh, the werewolf. Take a look at the press release excerpt and first look at the American cast below.

Being Human – Series Premiere January 2011 (Date Tba)

Being Human, a re-imagining of the acclaimed UK series created by Toby Whithouse, follows three paranormal, 20-something roommates living in Boston – vampire “Aidan” (Sam Witwer), werewolf “Josh” (Sam Huntington) and ghost “Sally” (Meaghan Rath) – as they struggle to hide their dark secrets from the world, while helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives and trying to be human. Mark Pellegrino (Lost) plays Aidan’s charismatic but menacing vampire mentor “Bishop.

Syfy have released, via blastr, the first teaser trailer for their remake of the BBC Three series Being Human, along with a new press release outling the Us cast and production team:

Syfy’s all-new drama series Being Human, starring Sam Witwer (Smallville, Battlestar Galactica), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants), Sam Huntington (Cavemen, Superman Returns) and Mark Pellegrino (Lost, Supernatural) has commenced production in Montreal, Canada. Adam Kane (The Mentalist, Heroes) is Director and Co-Executive Producer with Executive Producer Michael Prupas (The Kennedys, Pillars of the Earth) and husband and wife Executive Producers/Writers Jeremy Carver (Supernatural) and Anna Fricke (Men in Trees, Everwood). Muse Entertainment is producing 13 1-hour episodes for Syfy.

Being Human, a re-imagining of the acclaimed UK series created by Toby Whithouse, follows three paranormal, 20-something roommates living in Boston – vampire “Aidan” (Witwer), werewolf “Josh” (Huntington) and ghost “Sally” (Rath) – as they struggle to hide their dark secrets from the world,...

Muse Entertainment Enterprises, a Canadian production company, announced that the Canadian remake of the British TV Series Being Human has begun production in Montreal.

The leading actors of the TV series will be Sam Witwer (Smallville), Meaghan Rath (The Assistants), Sam Huntington (Fanboys) and Mark Pellegrino (Lost).

The show is written and executive produced by husband-and-wife duo Jeremy Carver (Waterfront, Supernatural) and Anna Fricke (Dawson’s Creek, Everwood).

The series follows the lives of three, otherworldly roommates: a vampire (Witwer), a ghost (Rath) and a werewolf (Huntington), all desperately trying to live as human beings. They help each other navigate through complex double lives while struggling to hide their dark secrets from the world.

Finally, once completed, the show's 13 one-hour episodes will be broadcasted on Syfy and Space, which are two cable networks dedicated to science-fiction respectively from the USA and Canada.

Sherlock Holmes

The first photos have emerged from the BBC's new take on "Sherlock Holmes" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Holmes and Watson respectively.

Mark Gatiss ("The League of Gentlemen") and Steven Moffat ("Doctor Who") co-wrote and are producing the three 90-minute telemovies which kick off in the UK in late July/early August. Paul McGuigan ("Lucky Number Slevin") and Euros Lyn ("Torchwood: Children of Earth") direct the episodes.

Boardwalk Empire

HBO has finally announced that its new Martin Scorsese & Terence Winter produced drama series will begin airing Sunday, September 19th.

Doctor Who

Michael Gambon and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins will guest star in this year's "Doctor Who" Christmas special reports The Guardian. The story is said to be a spin on "A Christmas Carol" and will be entitled "Father Who?" according to showbiz columnist Lizo.

Meanwhile the final ratings for the recently completed fifth season of...

Whilst we’re still waiting to hear whether Sam Huntington has joined the cast of Syfy’s Us version of Being Human as werewolf Josh, there has been another casting announcement.

Joining Sam Witwer (Smallville) as vampire Aidan and Meaghan Rath (The Assistants) as Molly the ghost, will be Mark Pellegrino (Lost, Supernatural). According to Deadline, Pellegrino has been cast as Aidan’s charismatic but menacing mentor Bishop.

The Us version of BBC Three’s Being Human is being scripted by Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke, whose previous worked on Supernatural and Everwood – a combination I can see working for this Us iteration.

Even though there is absolutely nothing wrong with the original BBC show, the powers-that-be have surmised that we need our own Americanized version of the incredible little show "Being Human", which focuses on a ghost, vampire, and werewolf living together.

It was announced earlier that Sam Witwer ("Smallville") will be portraying vampire Aidan while Meaghan Rath ("The Assistants") has signed on to play ghost Sally, and now Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Mark Pellegrino ("Lost", "Supernatural") will play Aidan’s charismatic but menacing mentor Bishop.

Now all we need is a nasty, yet nerdy in his human form werewolf, and we're all set. Look for more from SyFy's "Being Human" as it comes!

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According to EW’s Ausiello Files, Syfy’s Us version of BBC Three’s Being Human has locked down two cast members. Reportedly Sam Witwer (Smallville) will be portraying vampire Aidan, while Meaghan Rath (The Assistants) will play ghost Molly.

Ausiello states in the same article that Sam Huntington (Dylan Dog: Dead of Night) is currently in talks for the role of werewolf Josh. The Us version of Being Human is being scripted by Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke, whose previous worked on Supernatural and Everwood – a combination I can see working for this Us iteration.

According to multiple sources, “Smallville” baddie Sam Witwer aka Doomsday has been cast in SyFy’s upcoming American version of the BBC’s “Being Human”. Witwer will play the role of the vampire, Aidan, of the archetypal three supernaturals that room together in the show. Witwer not only has comic book cred with the “Smallville” role, but also has sci-fi stripes as Crashdown in Ron Moore’s “Battlestar Galactica”.

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[Above: Sam Witwer in BSG]

The SyFy show has also cast Canadian actress Meaghan Rath (TeenNick’s “The Assistants”) as ghost, Molly. Sam Huntington (“Superman Returns”) is in the running to play the werewolf, Josh.

[Above: Meaghan Rath]

[Above: Sam Huntington]

Wanna know more about “Being Human”? Check out SciFi Mafia’s coverage of the BBC original version here!

[Source] EW...

It's been a while since we've heard anything about Syfy's upcoming "Being Human" re-imagining (or whatever they're calling it these days), but it looks like we know who'll be playing two thirds of the threesome made up of a ghost, vampire, and werewolf. Read on for the details.

According to The Ausiello Files on EW.com, multiple sources are confirming that Sam Witwer ("Smallville") will be portraying vampire Aidan while Meaghan Rath ("The Assistants") has signed on to play ghost Molly. Check out their photos below, and let us know what you think about them playing these characters.

That just leaves werewolf Josh, and according to Ausiello Sam Huntington (Dylan Dog: Dead of Night) is currently in talks for the role, for which Ricky Mabe and Aaron Ashmore both previously tested.

No other details yet on the Stateside version of "Being Human", which is being scripted by Jeremy Carver and...

Plus Buffy's Nicholas Brendan's new gig, marriage equality in Iceland, and McDonalds goes gay again?

A moment to mention Senator Robert C. Byrd, who passed away last night. Senator Byrd was the longest serving member of Congress in history. He grew up about three miles from where I’m typing this. He was a product of his era, but wasn’t afraid to change his mind, slowly, first on race, and he was even now evolving on gay issues, despite his past history. I’ve met him many times, and he was a kind and decent man.

Michael Fassbender is going to star in X-Men: First Class as a young Magneto opposite James McAvoy as Professor X. His hairline already matches Sir Ian’s.

Robin Williams wants to play The Riddler in Christopher Nolan’s next Dark Knight movie. Granted, no one has asked him, Nolan hasn’t named the villain for the movie,...

Updated: Multiple sources confirm to me exclusively that ex-Smallville’s evildoer Sam Witwer (a.k.a. Doomsday) is the odds-on favorite has officially signed on to play vampire Aidan in Syfy’s in-the-works U.S. remake of the U.K. supernatural dramedy Being Human.

Additionally, Meaghan Rath (The Assistants) has inked a deal to play ghost Molly, and Sam Huntington (Cavemen) is up for the role of werewolf Josh. Beautiful People’s Ricky Mabe and Smallville’s Aaron Ashmore had also tested for the werewolf part, but I’m told they’re no longer in the running.

Being Human...

Come on, who doesn’t love a man who plays a football player on a hit TV series?

Michael B. Jordan, no, not the basketball legend, but the actor best known for his role as troubled teen Reggie Montgomery on ABC’s soap opera All My Children, is planning to take his career to the next level. The 23 year-old California native who has appeared on HBO’s The Wire and USA’s The Assistants, recently joined the cast of Friday Night Lights as football quarterback Vince Howard, which premieres May 7th at 8pm on NBC. Michael told us some things you probably never knew about him!

Six things you never knew about Michael B. Jordan! The B [in his middle name] stands for Bakari it means: of noble promise in Swahili. I used to have the biggest chipped front tooth ever.

I fight the urge to get tattoos daily. I make killer mashed potatoes from scratch.

BFFs Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus each earn equally one spot at the Young Artist Awards this year under the television category. The first two are included for their roles in TV movie "Princess Protection Program" while Miley is in for her leading role on "Hannah Montana".

In terms of the number, it is Miranda Cosgrove and her show "iCarly" that earn the most. Beside the actress herself who is nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Leading Actress, the whole cast are nominated for Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series. Additionally, Nathan Kress and Joey Luthman land a nod each in supporting actor and recurring categories respectively.

However, Nate Hartley adds one for "Hannah Montana" in the guest starring category. As for Gomez's "Wizards of Waverly Place", it is Jake T. Austin who gets a nod, while as for Lovato's "Sonny with a Chance...

Ever wonder what it is like to be an assistant in the entertainment industry? Hmmm wait a second most of us started that way didn't we? Well, tween/teens will get a chance to find out what it's like when The N premieres its new original live-action comedy The Assistants (13x30) on July 10, with two back-to-back episodes 8:30p-9:30p. The Assistants will air regularly Friday nights at 8:30p, following new episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation. The Assistants comes from creators/writers/producers/show runners Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi, who also serve as executive producers on the series with The Tom Lynch Company (South of Nowhere, Secret World of Alex Mack among others and the upcoming The Troop). The series revolves around four showbiz assistants toiling for a big-time producer as they try to make it in Hollywood as a filmmaker, writer, actor and producer. McRobb...

The popular nighttime network for teens The N is bringing a new series to the channel on July 10. The network will premiere "The Assistants," a show about four aspiring assistants working for a hotshot Hollywood producer.

The new half-hour comedy series will see the assistants doing everything from coffee runs, answering phones and helping actresses break out of rehab. The series is executive produced by Tom Lynch, Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi.

Sarah Tomassi Lindman, senior vice president and general manager of The N said in a press release, "The Assistants gives teens a comedic look at what's happening behind the scenes in Hollywood. Our audience will laugh out loud at the wacky, strange and often mortifying things these young adults will do to realize their show biz dreams."

The show makes its debut on Friday, July 10 at 8:30 pm Et with two back-to-back episodes.