'Alphas,' 'Haunted Collector, ' Legend Quest' join SyFy's summer schedule
Oscar nominee David Strathairn stars in superpowers drama 'Alphas'
David Strathairn in 'Alphas'
Syfy is lining up programming for this summer, with scripted newcomer "Alphas" joining established shows "Warehouse 13," "Eureka" and "Haven"
"Alphas" follows a group of people with extraordinary mental and physical powers who go behind the backs of the CIA and the FBI to investigate cases involving other people with similar abilities.
The show stars Oscar nominee David Strathairn ("Good Night, and Good Luck," "The Bourne Ultimatum") as Dr. Leigh Rosen, who leads the team in their vigilante investigations.
"Alphas" also stars Malik Yoba, Warren Christie, Laura Mennell, Ryan Cartwright and Azita Ghanizada. It premieres Monday, July 11 at 10 pm ET/PT.
Syfy is also beefing up programming in the reality sector. Joining established hits "Ghost Hunters," "Face Off" and "Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files" are newcomers "Haunted Collector" and "Legend Quest."
"Legend Quest" centers around archaeologist and explorer Ashley Cowie as he travels the globe in the hunt for famous artifacts, from King Arthur’s sword to the Lost Ark of the Covenant. The press release promises "'Indiana Jones'-type adventure and "'Da Vinci Code'-style puzzle solving."
In "Haunted Collector," a family of paranormal investigators find and analyze seemingly possessed everyday items that are haunting their owners.
"Haunted Collector" debuts June 1, while "Legend Quest" will premiere in July.
As for returning shows, "Hollywood Treasure" makes its mid-season return June 1; "Eureka" picks up season 4.5 on July 11; season 3 of "Warehouse 13" also begins July 11, and "Haven" starts its second season July 15, which is the same night "Ghost Hunters International" begins its third season.
Saturday Original Movies will include video game adaptation "Red Faction: Origins" (starring "Terminator 2's" Robert Patrick and "Battlestar Galactica's" Kate Vernon) "Swamp Shark" with Kristy Swanson and D.B. Sweeney and "Ice Road Terror" with Bea Grant and MIchael Hogan.
And for lovers of the classics, Syfy's summer schedule also includes a Memorial Day weekend "Star Trek" movie marathon, and a July 4th "Twilight Zone" marathon.
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April 16, 2011 at 7:39PM EST Reply to CommentHave no clue how Syfy landed David Strathairn. Dude is way too good for one of their shows.
RWGibson13 Hey, they also got Jack "Lost" Bender to direct "Alphas," so I think there might just be something to it.
April 17, 2011 at 12:02AM ESTRWG (but I'm not holding my breath)
jukeofurl
April 17, 2011 at 7:07AM EST Reply to CommentLaura Mennell [Alphas & Watchmen] should've been the new Lois Lane. Wonder why Snyder didn't cast her? not enough name value? SFW. She'd have been perfect.
Paul in NJ
May 30, 2011 at 10:23AM EST Reply to Comment"Haunted Collector" sounds a lot like "Friday the 13th the Series." When can we expect a cameo by Robey?
Randi Grogan
June 11, 2011 at 1:59PM EST Reply to CommentHaunted Collector is truly BAD. It makes remarks about another show on the same network and discredits them for not doing day investigations. I see this family, man only interested in taking the items away from the persons home for his museum. I think it's tacky, voices heard on recorder are contaminated due to his entire team works at the same time in different rooms. The lack of experience on all those who participate in the investigations. I think back because I love Ghost Hunters and Haunted Collector just doesn't come close.