Re: 'Wizard's First Rule' Changes Name

[Taylor]

On Jul 28, 2:30 am, Taylor <lukebenw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm not sure if it's already been mentioned, and my apologies if it
> has, but...
>
> July 24, 2008 4:55 PM
>
> 'Wizard's First Rule' Changes Name
> By Josef Adalian
>
> ABC's syndication unit has retitled its upcoming adventure series
> "Wizard's First Rule" to "Legend of the Seeker," the producers
> announced today at Comic-Con. The reason: The old title reflected one
> book in the series of books upon which the show is based.
>
> "Legend of the Seeker" marks ABC Studios' first foray into broadcast
> syndication. The first-run, one-hour weekly series has been sold into
> 95% of U.S. markets.
>
> Disney-ABC Domestic Television also announced that actors Bruce
> Spence, Jay Laga'aia and Craig Parker will join the cast, which is led
> by Craig Horner and Bridget Regan.
>
> (Editor: Baumann)
>
> from: TVWeek

The name reminds me of the Alexander Ludwig movie 'The Seeker: The
Dark Is Rising' (2007), which itself was criticized as being a Harry
Potter rip-off.