HUMAN TARGET NEWS PAGE Human Target Returns This Fall On FOX
NEWS POSTED JULY 23, 2010
Human Target Gets A New Leader - From Torchwood! Multiple sources have announced that Indira Varma, who has been in many productions but is best known to me as "Suzie Costello" in Torchwood, has joined the cast of Human Target as a series regular.
She will play "Ilsa," the new boss of Christopher Chance and his crew.
Human Target Season 2 Premiere Date! FOX has announced their Fall season premieres, and among those premiere dates is when Human Target returns.
Season 2 will begin on Friday, September 24... the exact same time as the Smallville premiere.
I enjoy Human Target, but I enjoy Superman more, so one's getting DVR'ed. For this show's sake I hope all comic book fans who are watching don't feel the same way...
NEWS POSTED JULY 1, 2010
Human Target Season 2: New Character Spoilers! Target419 has learned some information about two new characters who will be appearing in the Season 2 premiere and might prove to be series regulars for Season 2.
Human Target Season 1 DVD Artwork & Release Date Revealed! The first season of Human Target is rumored to hit DVD on August 31, according to listings on some retailer websites, and the artwork for the set has now been revealed. You can find it to your left.
Extras for the DVD set have not yet been revealed.
Pre-order your copies today and support this site! If you pre-order now, Amazon has a Pre-Order Price Guarantee meaning that if the price goes down between now and the time of release, Amazon will honor the lower price.
Human Target's New Timeslot: Fridays at 8 I knew there had to be a catch...
FOX has announced their Fall 2010 schedule which can be found here, and unfortunately, it seems Christopher Chance & co. are moved to FOX's death slot... Fridays at 8PM.
This is also bad news for those of us who are fans of DC Comics on television, as it means that unless The CW moves Smallville, both shows will be on against each other. Stay tuned for more information on that front...
NEWS POSTED MAY 12, 2010
Human Target Renewed For Season 2! Word has just come in that FOX has ordered a second season of Human Target.
The initial order is for 13 episodes.
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, who is also reporting this news, says that Chuck executive producer Matt Miller will be joining the series to run the show alongside Jon Steinberg.
NEWS POSTED APRIL 4, 2010
Images From Wondercon! Courtesy of Warner Bros., Target419 now has available to share with you some pictures of the cast appearance at this year's Wondercon convention in San Francisco.
The images feature Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Valley, and executive producer Jon Steinberg.
Season Finale To Screen At Wondercon A sneak preview of an upcoming episode will happen at this weekend's Wondercon in San Francisco.... and it's a bigger treat than some might expect!
Originally, it was announced that the episode being shown would be next week's show, "Victoria;" however, thanks to a change of plans, lucky viewers will instead get the series' first season finale, "Christopher Chance!"
"Victoria" Promo! Thanks to SycloneFX, here's the promo for the next episode of Human Target, airing Wednesday, April 7 at 8PM on FOX:
NEWS POSTED MARCH 28, 2010
Official Description For The Season Finale! FOX has released an official synopsis for the "Christopher Chance" episode of Human Target, which airs on April 14 and will be the season finale for the show's first year.
Season Finale Guest Star Spoilers! The first season finale of Human Target, airing on May 5, features appearances by a six million dollar man... and a "Fred."
"Tanarak" Images & Official Description! FOX has released several new images from the long-delayed "Tanarak" episode of Human Target, with guest star Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation). These are in addition to images posted here on Target419 months ago.
FOX has also released their official spoiler description of the episode. That can be found here.
NEWS POSTED MARCH 9, 2010
"Corner Man" Images & Official Description! FOX has released several images from the March 24 episode of Human Target, which features guest star Grace Park (Battlestar Galactica).
The episode is called "Corner Man."
(Apparently this means "Company Man" aka "Tanarac" is pushed back AGAIN!)
FOX's Kevin Reilly On Season 2: "That's A Show I'd Like To Bring Back Next Year" THR's Live Feed has posted a new interview with FOX's president Kevin Reilly, who sounds hopeful on the prospects of a second season for Human Target.
"I've believed from the get-go that there's something there, so that's a show I'd like to bring back next year," he said.
Human Target Episode #7 "Salvage & Reclamation" Preview Images! FOX has released several images from the "Salvage & Reclamation" episode of Human Target.
Upcoming Episode Titles Revealed; "Salvage & Reclamation" To Air On March 10 Target419 has learned that the March 10 episode of Human Target will be the episode titled "Salvage & Reclamation." We also have a new title for the episode once known as "Company Town" and a title for the first season finale!
Human Target Ratings Fall At 8PM Maybe this 8PM thing isn't such a hot idea.
Human Target fell by more than 1.7 million viewers from its last telecast, now that it is in its new slot at Wednesdays-at-8. Do people know to look for it there? Fortunately, the show still came in second place for the hour.
Here's the ratings breakdown. (Source: TVByTheNumbers)
Rank
Show
Network
Rating
(in millions of viewers)
#1
The Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials
CBS
11.18
#2
Human Target
FOX
7.76
#3
The Middle (8:30-9)
ABC
7.32
#4
Modern Family (R) (8-8:30)
ABC
6.84
#5
Mercy
NBC
6.25
#6
Life Unexpected (R)
The CW
1.36
(R) denotes repeat airing
NEWS POSTED FEBRUARY 1, 2010
Episode #11 Title & Spoilers! Target419 has now posted a title and some spoilers for what may turn out to be the eleventh episode of Human Target.
Human Target Episode #6 "Lockdown" Preview Images! FOX has released several images from the "Lockdown" episode of Human Target, some featuring special guest star Kevin Weisman of Alias fame!
Human Target Tuesday Night Ratings For "Embassy Row" Human Target's schedule keeps bouncing around, but "Embassy Row" still managed to do decently in its special Tuesday night time slot. However, overnight numbers might go down a little bit once the final results are in as there was some American Idol overrun into the hour. Here's the ratings breakdown. (Source: TVByTheNumbers)
Rank
Show
Network
Rating
(in millions of viewers)
#1
NCIS: LA
CBS
17.16
#5
The Biggest Loser
NBC
11.10
#2
Human Target
FOX
9.60
#3
Lost (R)
ABC
3.21
#6
Melrose Place (R)
The CW
0.88
(R) denotes repeat airing
NEWS POSTED JANUARY 25, 2010
Episode #6 "Lockdown" Official Description & Guest Stars Confirmed FOX has announced that the February 17 of Human Target will indeed be guest starring Kevin Weisman of Alias fame, as reported here on Target419 on Dec. 23. The title is called "Lockdown," and the network has released an official description of what the episode is about.
The description also reveals a popular X-Files actor will also be guesting in the episode.
In other news... FOX has also announced February 24 will be a two-hour American Idol. (Boo!)
Episode Schedule Rearranged Again; "Sanctuary" Now Airs Feb. 3 - Images & Official Description Released! FOX has announced that the episode of Human Target titled "Run" will now air on February 10, and now the episode "Sanctuary" takes its place on February 3.
Human Target Wednesday Debut: How Did It Do? Human Target achieved over 10 million viewers in its Wednesday night debut. Of course, following American Idol surely didn't hurt.
Here's the overnight ratings breakdown for "Rewind." (Source: TVByTheNumbers) Remember that due to the State of the Union Address, Human Target will be airing on Tuesday next week.
Rank
Show
Network
Rating
(in millions of viewers)
#1
Criminal Minds
CBS
15.34
#2
Human Target
FOX
10.42
#3
Modern Family (9:00-9:30)
ABC
9.79
#4
Cougar Town (9:30-10:00)
ABC
7.55
#5
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
NBC
5.59
#6
Gossip Girl (R)
The CW
0.81
(R) denotes repeat airing
NEWS POSTED JANUARY 19, 2010
Another Schedule Change: Episode #3 Moved Forward 1 Day FOX has announced that the "Embassy Row" episode of Human Target, originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, will now air on Tuesday, January 26 because of the President's State of the Union Address airing on the 27th.
Expect the usual Wednesday airings for other weeks, starting tomorrow (1/20)
Premiere Night Ratings! How did Human Target do in the ratings for its special premiere night?
Here's the overnight-ratings breakdown for the hour (Source: TVByTheNumbers). Because of football on CBS, these numbers are subject to change once the final ratings come in. (Incidentally, Human Target was supposed to have that football lead-in, which would have boosted ratings considerably).
Remember, if you missed Human Target on Sunday, the show will be re-airing on Tuesday night at 9.
Rank
Show
Network
Rating
(in millions of viewers)
#1
60 Minutes
CBS
16.71
#2
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards
NBC
15.12
#3
Human Target
FOX
10.08
#4
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)
ABC
6.48
(R) denotes repeat airing
Re-Post: Advance Review: Human Target Episode #2 "Rewind" Over on our KSiteTV blog (also part of the KryptonSite Network), Target419 webmaster Craig Byrne has posted his review of the second episode of Human Target, which airs on Wednesday night, January 20.
See The Incredible Human Target Opening Credits Early! FOX has made available the opening credits sequence forHuman Target.
Any show with credits like these is definitely worth watching, no?
Human Target premieres Sunday 1/17 on FOX before moving to Wednesdays three days later.
NEWS POSTED JANUARY 13, 2010
More Schedule Changes FOX has made a few changes to their previously-announced schedules for Human Target.
The Jan. 26 encore of Episode #2 "Rewind" has apparently been replaced by Kitchen Nightmares. However, a re-airing of the show's pilot episode will be scheduled for the previous week, on Jan. 19 at 9PM, according to the Futon Critic.
So, to recap: New Episodes Jan. 17, Jan. 20, and Jan. 27, with a repeat of the pilot on Jan. 26. Got it? Good.
FOX Schedules "Run" For February 3; Images Released FOX has scheduled the Human Target episode titled "Run" for February 3, and they have released several images from the episode.
Episode #2 Synopsis... And Another Change In Episode Order FOX has released their official synopsis for the second episode of Human Target, which is actually going to be "Rewind," not "Embassy Row" as previously suspected.
As a bonus comes the revelation that one of the guest stars will be Alessndro Juliani of Smallville and Battlestar Galactica fame.
More Guest Star Info! The episode of Human Target that we think will air as #8 will feature guest appearances by Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy, Prison Break) and Kris Marshall (Love, Actually).
Continuing the "DC Universe" connection, Coates appeared on multiple episodes of Smallvile's seventh season as a different character.
FOX's Official Description Of The Human Target Pilot! The U.S. premiere of Human Target is now only a few weeks away, and FOX has released their official description for the first episode!
Human Target Premieres Early In Canada Canadian fans will get to see Human Target a few days earlier than their counterparts in the United States.
CTV will be premiering Human Target on Friday night, January 15. Then, the show will end up airing on Mondays at 8PM. Although it is not confirmed, it is possible that Canada might end up being two days ahead of the U.S. in episode airings.
The U.S. premiere of Human Target airs on FOX January 17, 2010, before ending up in its regular timeslot of Wednesday nights.
Thanks to Beau for the tip.
NEWS POSTED DECEMBER 28, 2009
New Promotional Artwork! Billboards promoting the premiere of Human Target have started to surface, and now the artwork seen in the latest billboards can be found in the Target419 gallery.
Got A Tip? A site like this can't survive without good sources. So, if you happen to be involved with Human Target and would like to be a confidential source to the site, please send in an e-mail. We'd like for this to be a premier source for Human Target news and info, but it can only happen with your help!
Human Target: What Would You Like To See? What would you like to see from the new Human Target television series?
Lots of posts will give justification for a full Human Target subforum at the KryptonSite Forums; but beyond that, we're curious what you'd like to see from the show. Join in on the discussion!
NEWS POSTED DECEMBER 24, 2009
More Upcoming Episode Images! Target419.com has posted several more images from upcoming episodes of Human Target.
The title of the episodes are "Company Town" and "Rewind."
Another Genre TV Favorite Guests On Human Target Target419 has learned that the actor who played fan favorite "Marshall" on ABC's Alias is the latest to be announced as a guest on Human Target.
Kevin Weisman will be appearing in the episode titled "Lockdown." It will likely air as either Episode #6 or Episode #7. Jon Cassar (24) will be directing.
"Embassy Row" Images - with Emmanuelle Vaugier! Images from the episode of Human Target featuring recently-announced guest star Emmanuelle Vaugier have now surfaced.
The Actress Who Played Smallville's Mrs. Lex Luthor To Guest In Multi-Episode Arc
Emmanuelle Vaugier's Dr. Helen Bryce married Lex Luthor in Season 2 of Smallville... and now, according to an exclusive report at FANCAST.com, she'll meeting another DC Comics classic in Christopher Chance.
Vaugier will be playing Emma Barnes, a "FBI agent who crosses paths with Mark Valley's character." Her character may be first appearing in the episode "Embassy Row."
FOX Changes The Human Target Timeslot Originally, The Human Target was going to air on Wednesdays at 9PM following American Idol in a very tough timeslot that also includes Criminal Minds on CBS, Modern Family and Cougar Town on ABC, and Law & Order: SVU on NBC.
However, the FOX network has changed their minds, according to the Futon Critic.
The Human Target's regular timeslot will now be Wednesdays at 8PM (Eastern time), with American Idol following it.
If that's not confusing enough, though, remember that the series will premiere on Sunday, January 17 at 8PM... and its first Wednesday airing on Jan. 20 is still scheduled for 9:00. The regular 8PM timeslot schedule is said to begin on January 27.
NEWS POSTED DECEMBER 13, 2009
Firefly Actor To Guest Star
Sean Maher, who played Simon Tam in the Joss Whedon-produced TV series Firefly, will be playing the role of "Aaron Cooper" in the HT episode "Embassy Row."
Sean revealed this news at the Cylon Attack convention a few weeks ago. Special thanks to J. for the tip. Apparently Sean can also be seen in one of the newer Human Target promos.
New FOX Human Target Promo! FOX has released a new video promo for Human Target which includes some never-before-seen shots and above all else, looks pretty darn cool.
The Human Target premieres on January 17 before settling in to its regular time slot on January 20, 2010.
The Human Target Returns To Comics! Just in time for the premiere of the Human Target television series, DC Comics has announced a new Human Target comic book mini-series written by one of the character's original co-creators!
The comic will also ship with a TV-inspired photo cover, limited to 1 per every 10 copies ordered by a store. Within the issue itself, there's even a story written by one of the series' executive producers!
Here's the solicitation information from DC Comics:
HUMAN TARGET #1
On Sale February 10 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Len Wein & Peter Johnson • Art by Bruno Redondo, Sergio Sandoval, Chris Sprouse & Karl Story • Cover by Lee Bermejo • Photo variant cover
On the heels of the highly anticipated Human Target Fox television series comes a brand-new adventure pitting Christopher Chance against the organized crime...of the world! When he’s tasked with protecting a highly placed informant and collecting damaging evidence throughout Europe, every assassin and goon from Paris to Prague will be gunning for the Human Target!
From series creator Len Wein comes an all-new, action-packed adventure featuring the art of Bruno Redondo (PUSH) and covers by some of the industry’s most popular creators! As a bonus, we’ve also got a backup story by Peter Johnson, executive producer of the Fox series, with art by the amazing Chris Sprouse (TOM STRONG)!
NEWS POSTED NOVEMBER 3, 2009
"Company Town" Images! Images from what may be the third episode of Human Target have now been released.
The title of the episode is "Company Town," and you can see it in early 2010 on FOX.
Upcoming Episode Guest Stars Revealed
Ali Liebert of Harper's Island fame has announced on Twitter that she is doing an episode of Human Target. It is possible (though not yet confirmed) that she may be playing "Jessica" in the episode "Company Town." (Thanks to Foxsyd for leading the way there!)
In other news, Dylan Neal (Dawson's Creek) will be appearing as "Wes Gibson" in the episode titled "Run." Neal will also be appearing in an upcoming Smallville, showing he gets around the DC Universe!
Also keeping in the DC family, Hiro Kanagawa, who played "Principal Kwan" during the first season of Smallville, will be playing Lt. Peale in as-yet-unrevealed episodes of Human Target.
Human Target Filming Begins Again In September Target419 has learned that filming for Human Target is scheduled to resume on September 16 and will continue through February 5, 2010.
The late start ties in with the show not premiering until January. Unfortunately, it looks like we're only getting a 13-episode Season 1.
NEWS POSTED AUGUST 6, 2009
Human Target Executive Producer Steinberg Explains Why We Won't Be Seeing The Disguises One criticism from fans of the Human Target comic book series is that the lead character won't be wearing disguises as he does in the print series, even though he did do such a thing in the short-lived Human Target TV series of the early 1990s.
Executive producer Jon Steinberg today explained at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California why that won't be the case this time around:
"The conceit works in print, but as soon as it becomes flesh and it becomes detrimental to the story," Steinberg explained. "How do we make this real? If there was a guy who did this job, how would he do it? How would he get into your life? It was clear to us, it was to create an action hero, that were like the ones I grew up with, Indiana Jones and John McClane. It's hard to fall in love with Indiana Jones if he looks like someone else every week."
NEWS POSTED AUGUST 3, 2009
Human Target Mark Valley Wants To Be Captain America Geoff Boucher from the Los Angeles Times recently caught up with Human Target star Mark Valley, and one of the topics covered was Valley's interest in playing another famed comic book character - Captain America - in the upcoming movie based on the Marvel comic book.
Here's a brief excerpt/tease:
GB: Apparently you are the man that fanboys want to see carrying the famous red, white and blue shield of Captain America.
MV: Yeah, I know! Somebody showed me that. I was kind of blown away. The power of the Internet, you know? And there might be another reason: I’ve just been walking around in Captain America suits every once in a while on weekends. I didn’t really think it would really go anywhere you know. That’s just a personal hobby of mine.
Human Target Pilot Episode Review Now posted... Target419 webmaster Craig Byrne's review of the pilot episode of Human Target! Was it good? Or did it miss the mark?
For those of you who would rather wait and see it for yourself... Human Target will be screening in a little over two weeks at the Comic-Con International in San Diego.
NEWS POSTED MAY 29, 2009
Danny Glover Guests In The Human Target Pilot You might have caught a glimpse of him in one of the preview videos, but now it's confirmed: Danny Glover of Lethal Weapon movie fame will be appearing in the pilot episode of Human Target.
He will make a cameo appearance as a client of Chance's.
NEWS POSTED MAY 20, 2009
A New Human Target Preview Video! Here's another previously-unseen preview video from Human Target - enjoy! As cool as the previous video was, this looks even more action-packed:
NEWS POSTED MAY 18, 2009
Even More Promotional Images! It's a very busy day for us here at Target419, as FOX has released several more gallery and episodic images from Human Target - including a few you probably haven't seen anywhere else!
See A Video Preview Of Human Target! FOX has released a 3-minute preview of Human Target.
Here it is, embedded below:
Human Target To Have A Comics-To-TV Veteran On Staff One of the newly-announced executive producers for Human Target will be Brad Kern.
An early project in Kern's career was as a writer and producer for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. In recent years Kern was the head writer and executive producer of Charmed. When this goes to series we'll probably be hearing a lot more from him!
Human Target Will Premiere On January 17, 2010 FOX's 2009-2010 schedule has been announced, and Human Target's premiere time and time slot have been revealed: January 2010, on Wednesdays at 9PM following American Idol!
The show's actual premiere, however, will be on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - the very same night FOX will unveil the new season of 24!
It sounds like it'll go for a 13-episode run, with Glee taking over the timeslot in the Spring.
More Promotional Images From Human Target! FOX has released several more images from Human Target, and we have those images in our newly-installed Gallery!
FOX's Schedule Announcement Includes A Human Target Synopsis FOX's 2009-2010 press release includes a descriptive write-up of Human Target.
Here it is:
It takes a brave, selfless man to make himself a “human target” in order to save the lives of those in danger. Based on the popular DC Comics graphic novel, HUMAN TARGET is a full-throttle action drama centered on CHRISTOPHER CHANCE (Mark Valley, FRINGE), a unique private contractor/security guard hired to protect. Call him what you like, because for Chance, it’s about one thing only: saving his clients’ lives. When there is an unusual or imminent threat that can’t be solved through “normal” means of protection, Chance is hired to completely integrate himself into his clients’ lives – to become the human target. If you’re a corporate manager whose disgruntled employee has gone violently off the deep end, Chance is your new auditor. If you’re the president of a bank who’s been tipped off to a potential heist, Chance is your unassuming bank teller. During each job, Chance, assisted by his business partner WINSTON (Chi McBride, “Pushing Daisies”) and hired gun GUERRERO (Jackie Earle Haley, “Watchmen”), puts himself directly in the line of fire as he races against time to save his client, while unraveling the truth behind the mission. With every new danger, Chance’s dark history will also unravel. Does anyone know who Christopher Chance really is, or what secrets lay buried in his past? What would make a man willingly become a HUMAN TARGET?
Reports from today's USA Today had this to say about Human Target's scheduling:
"In midseason, Fox will use Idol's reliably huge lead-in to launch Human Target, a show based on a DC Comics franchise about a security agent (Fringe's Mark Valley) who assumes new identities as a human shield to protect clients."
If this update is true (and we really can't say anything's a "sure thing" until FOX unveils their schedule to advertisers later today), it could be a great vote of confidence for Human Target, to tie its premiere in with FOX's #1 show, American Idol. An AI lead-in has worked wonders for shows like Fringe or even House.
As soon as we get updates, you can expect them here at Target419.
NEWS POSTED MAY 17, 2009
Now Relocated... KryptonSite's Human Target Spotlight Is Now Target419! Now that FOX has announced that they've picked up the show, KryptonSite's Human Target news and information site has now moved to a new domain... Target419.com.
Hopefully it will be a great resource for those wanting to know more about the project as it comes up.
Why Target419? The simplest reason is that names like TargetSite were already taken. But why 419? Christopher Chance, the Human Target, first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #419 over 35 years ago. Consider this our little tribute.
Please spread the word about the site and stay tuned for more details as FOX announces their Fall 2009 schedule on Monday!
NEWS POSTED MAY 14, 2009
The First Promotional Image From The Human Target Pilot! Thanks to Carolina...the very first promo image from Human Target!
Human Target "A Lock" For FOX's Fall Schedule LA Weekly's Nikki Finke, whose Deadline Hollywood Daily column is often at least usually right, reports that Human Target is "a lock" for FOX's Fall 2009 schedule after it screened very well. "Peter Rice saw it and loved it," a source told Finke, who added it is now considered FOX's best drama pilot for the new season.
Human Target's Prospects Are Good Thus far the analysis of folks "in the know" in places such as the Hollywood Reporter seems to imply that Human Target is "a lock" to appear on FOX's Fall 2009 schedule.
FOX will be unveiling ther schedule on May 18, 2009.
NEWS POSTED APRIL 2, 2009
Tricia Helfer Appears In The Human Target Pilot Battlestar Galactica 's Tricia Helfer will be appearing in the Human Target pilot episode which has now completed shooting. Chances are good she'll be playing Stephanie Dobbs, a character described as "sophisticated-sexy" who works in special projects for McNamara Engineering.
Jackie Earle Haley & Chi McBride Added To The Human Target Cast
Jackie Earle Haley has moved from Watchmen onto another comic book property as he has joined the cast of the Human Target pilot.
Haley, who plays Rorschach in the new film, will be Chance's "information gatherer" who at least in the casting notices is known as "Guerrerro."
Also joining the cast is Pushing Daisies'Chi McBride, who may have finally escaped having "The Secret Diary Of Desmond Pfeiffer" next to his name. He'll be playing Winston, Chance's business partner and friend.
NEWS POSTED FEBRUARY 21, 2009
Production Dates Revealed Shooting for Human Target is currently scheduled to begin on March 9 and will continue through to March 27. As we get closer to the shooting date that will probably mean more casting choices will soon be announced.
It appears Human Target production will be taking place in Vancouver, home to such genre TV shows as Smallville, Supernatural, and The X-Files.
NEWS POSTED FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Mark Valley Cast As Christopher Chance Mark Valley of FOX's Fringe will be playing the role of Christoper Chance on the series! A well-known face to fans of that show - might improve the chances of this actually getting picked up!
From Tomb Raider To The Human Target: West Signs On As Director Lara Croft: Tomb Raider director Simon West has been tapped to direct the Human Target pilot. Perhaps some casting will be announced soon as shooting approaches. West also has directed for TV before, with Close To Home and Keen Eddie.
NEWS POSTED JANUARY 2009
Pilot Spoiler Information! Target @ KryptonSite now has details from the pilot episode of the new Human Target adaptation.
Welcome to Target @ KryptonSite! The FOX television network has put in a pilot order for a new television adaptation of DC Comics' The Human Target - a character who first appeared in Action Comics #419 way back in 1972.
The Human Target is Christopher Chance, described in the character's Wikipedia entry as "a unique private detective and bodyguard named Christopher Chance who operates by impersonating his clients in order to eliminate threats to his principal. Since Chance makes himself a target, he, in essence, becomes a 'Human Target'."
Comic book appearances by the Human Target in early years were mostly relegated to back-up features in Action Comics and other books; he never had a comic to himself until a Human Target special in 1991. That special issue - written by Mark Verheiden of Smallville and Battlestar Galactica fame - was created to tie in with a then-upcoming ABC TV adaptation of the comic book character. That adaptation - produced by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo of Flash fame - lasted for only seven episodes, and starred Rick Springfield as Chance.
In 1999, writer Peter Milligan and the late artist Edvin Biukovic took a shot at the Human Target for a very successful four-issue mini-series under DC's Vertigo comics imprint. Later, a new graphic novel and ongoing series would follow, though the series is no longer being published. Most of the highly-acclaimed Milligan era can be found in trade paperback form.
The new Human Target TV pilot is written by Jericho co-creator Jonathan Steinberg and producers include Warner Bros. Television and McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision.
No casting news is known at this time, though if done right, this could be a very exciting project! And more importantly... if it does happen, how long will it be before Rick Springfield is someone that he impersonates?
Human Target Gets A New Leader - From Torchwood!
Human Target Season 1 DVD Artwork & Release Date Revealed!
Images From Wondercon!
"Christopher Chance" Images!
"Victoria" Images!
"Tanarak" Images & Official Description!
"Corner Man" Images & Official Description!
"Baptiste" Images!
Human Target Episode #7 "Salvage & Reclamation" Preview Images!
Human Target Episode #6 "Lockdown" Preview Images!
Episode Schedule Rearranged Again; "Sanctuary" Now Airs Feb. 3 - Images & Official Description Released!
Re-Post: Advance Review: Human Target Episode #2 "Rewind"
FOX Schedules "Run" For February 3; Images Released
FOX's Official Description Of The Human Target Pilot!
More Upcoming Episode Images!
"Embassy Row" Images - with Emmanuelle Vaugier!
New Human Target Promo Images!
FOX Changes The Human Target Timeslot
Firefly Actor To Guest Star
The Human Target Returns To Comics!
"Company Town" Images!
Upcoming Episode Guest Stars Revealed
Human Target Mark Valley Wants To Be Captain America
Human Target Pilot Episode Review
Even More Promotional Images!
It takes a brave, selfless man to make himself a “human target” in order to save the lives of those in danger. Based on the popular DC Comics graphic novel, HUMAN TARGET is a full-throttle action drama centered on CHRISTOPHER CHANCE (Mark Valley, FRINGE), a unique private contractor/security guard hired to protect. Call him what you like, because for Chance, it’s about one thing only: saving his clients’ lives. When there is an unusual or imminent threat that can’t be solved through “normal” means of protection, Chance is hired to completely integrate himself into his clients’ lives – to become the human target. If you’re a corporate manager whose disgruntled employee has gone violently off the deep end, Chance is your new auditor. If you’re the president of a bank who’s been tipped off to a potential heist, Chance is your unassuming bank teller. During each job, Chance, assisted by his business partner WINSTON (Chi McBride, “Pushing Daisies”) and hired gun GUERRERO (Jackie Earle Haley, “Watchmen”), puts himself directly in the line of fire as he races against time to save his client, while unraveling the truth behind the mission. With every new danger, Chance’s dark history will also unravel. Does anyone know who Christopher Chance really is, or what secrets lay buried in his past? What would make a man willingly become a HUMAN TARGET?
Now Relocated... KryptonSite's Human Target Spotlight Is Now Target419!
The First Promotional Image From The Human Target Pilot!
Tricia Helfer Appears In The Human Target Pilot
Jackie Earle Haley & Chi McBride Added To The Human Target Cast
