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She’s one of the hottest directors in Hollywood right now, bringing us the critically acclaimed (an Oscar nominated) THE HURT LOCKER in 2009 – Kathryn Bigelow has truly transcended the popcorn movie director status she had after films like NEAR DARK, BLUE STEEL, POINT BREAK, STRANGE DAYS, and K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER. I always liked her movies, but THE HURT LOCKER has taken her to the coveted Academy Award level, and it’s safe to say she’s currently a moviemaking force to be reckoned with. Well now HBO has signed on Bigelow to direct A MIRACULOUS YEAR, the pilot for a drama series by hot movie writer John Logan (GLADIATOR, THE AVIATOR). The series is said to be an examination of a New York family as seen through the lens of a charismatic, self-destructive Broadway composer. Logan will be executive producing with Bigelow and Lydia Pilcher. Filming is set to begin in May or June.
Bigelow is also attached to direct the South America-set movie TRIPLE FRONTIER, but doesn’t often touch TV, though she has lent her talents to 3 episode of HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET for NBC, and ABC’s critically hailed but sadly failed KAREN SISCO series. A MIRACULOUS YEAR is the first pilot Kathryn has taken on.
HBO has been going for bigger name Hollywood auteurs lately, as upcoming series include collaborations and contributions from top directors like Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann. Adding Bigelow to the mix could mean big things for HBO’s new programming, which has always been fairly solid.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
