• The Hollywood Reporter, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11 AM

NBC is betting that "Fear Itself" will sell, lining up an impressive talent roster for the upcoming horror anthology series. Directors on the list include John Landis of "An American Werewolf in London," Stuart Gordon of "Re-Animator" and Darren Bousman of the "Saw" series, while actors like Brandon Routh, Elisabeth Moss and Eric Roberts will also appear.

"Fear Itself" is set for a 13-episode summer run on NBC and comes from Lionsgate, a big horror film producer and Industry Entertainment, the company behind Showtime's "Masters of Horror" and "Masters of Science Fiction," an ABC anthology series. "We've teamed up with some of the most illustrious writers, actors and directors to create a distinctive, scare-filled series that will push the boundaries of this classic genre," says Teri Weinberg, an executive vice president with NBC Entertainment.

NBC will need to break a seeming curse on the genre in broadcast television. Adds executive producer Keith Addis: "This is a world Lionsgate knows a lot about. They have a proven track record in this genre and understand the marketing of it."

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