Terrence Mann

Foundation is the complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy, all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire. The protagonist is a psycho-historian who has an ability to read the future and foresees the empire's imminent collapse. He sets out to save the knowledge of mankind from being wiped out.

This sci-fi thriller is described as "a gripping global tale of minds linked and souls hunted" and will premiere late next year - presumably, all in one sitting. It was born from a late-night conversation among the Wachowskis, "several years ago," about the ways in which technology is great but also terrible.

Harry Dresden is a private detective with a wry sense of humor and a terrific success rate with missing objects and people. He is also the only wizard who advertises in the Chicago Yellow Pages.