Sep 22 2014

Sleepy Hollow – “This Is War” Review. Loop Holes and Illusions.

Explosive and mesmerizing! Sleepy Hollow gallops back onto television screens full force in “This Is War.” Last we saw, our lovable, yet overdressed Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison), was buried in a wooden crate at the hands of his long lost son Henry Parish (John Noble). Abbie (Nicole Beharie) is trapped in Purgatory, and her sister Jenny (Lyndie Greenwood) is left for dead in the middleof the road. Meanwhile, Ichabod’s beloved wife, and witch, Katrina (Katia Winter) has been taken by the Headless Horseman (Jeremey Owens). As we dive into “This Is War,” something strange happens.

Sep 22 2014

Cinemax’s Strike Back Resumes Production on Fourth and Final Season

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  • September 22, 2014

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Finally, the news I’ve been waiting for! Strike Back has resumed production of its ten-episode fourth and final season now that star Sullivan Stapleton has recuperated from an injury that occurred off-set.

Sep 22 2014

USA Network Announces Premiere Date for Original Comedy Series Benched – Updated with Clips and Cast Interviews

Benched wasn’t on my radar as far as new shows I was eager to see. After watching an extended clip from the pilot and learning who is in the cast, as well as some of upcoming the guest stars, I admit I’m looking forward to checking Benched out.

Sep 22 2014

Syfy Original Movie LAVALANTULA Attacking Summer 2015

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  • September 22, 2014

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Giant lava breathing tarantulas – Lavalantulas – erupt out of ancient volcanos in the Santa Monica Mountains, raining death and destruction upon Los Angeles, in the new Syfy Original Movie Lavalantula, premiering in Summer 2015. Starring Steve Guttenberg and fellow POLICE ACADEMY alumni Leslie Easterbrook and Michael Winslow.

Sep 21 2014

The Strain – “The Third Rail” Review. Claustrophobic Endeavors.

Nail biter. Jaw dropping. Gripping. Any and all of these words don’t come close to describing what transpires in “The Third Rail.” If you are at all claustrophobic, take note; this will probably be a tough episode to watch. Nearly every scene is wrought with tension, amplifying your anxiety and nervousness for what will happen next. From Gus (Miguel Gómez) making a horrifying discovery when he gets home, to young Zach (Ben Hyland) leaving the sanctuary of Abraham’s (David Bradley) pawn shop on a fool’s errand, “The Third Rail” will have you glued to your seat— although you’ll probably be watching through your fingers most of the time.

Sep 21 2014

Ray Donovan – “Rodef” Top Five Moments. Murphy’s Law.

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  • September 21, 2014

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As penultimate episodes go, “Rodef” is top class. It takes us a little closer to winding up certain story lines, setting up this season’s finale perfectly. I must say, I’m sorry this is the last we’ll see of Shorty. I truly enjoyed his character, and Duvall is to be commended for his excellent portrayal of Mickey’s cancer-ridden, pot smoking friend. They certainly had a lot of good times together.

Sep 21 2014

Outlander –“The Wedding” Review. The Key That Unlocks Jamie’s Heart.

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  • September 21, 2014

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Outlander brings it on home with flesh, bums, and enough grunting to rival a woman squeezing into jeans two sizes too small. How does “The Wedding” fare with thee?

Sep 20 2014

Haven — “Speak No Evil” Top 5 Moments. Pencils Can Be Deadly.

“Speak No Evil” doesn’t lose traction after the shocking end to last week’s season premiere, “See No Evil,” during which Mara (Emily Rose) shoots Nathan (Lucas Bryant). I knew he wasn’t dead…ok, so I was worried a little, but the writers can’t kill Nathan. They just can’t. As “Speak No Evil” begins, Duke (Eric Balfour) finds Nathan but is oblivious to Nathan’s injury because he’s so consumed with finding Jennifer (Emma Lahana). But, if you recall in the season four finale, “The Lighthouse,” Jennifer stopped breathing inside the cave.

Sep 19 2014

JUSTIFIED Sixth and Final Season – Sam Elliott and Garret Dillahunt Join Cast

FX has cast Sam Elliott and Garret Dillahunt in recurring roles on its critically-acclaimed, award-winning drama series Justified, which enters its final season January 2015. Sam Elliott will portray “Markham,” a legendary Kentucky gangster who returns from exile with a private army and bags of cash. Garret Dillahunt will play “Walker”, a spec ops veteran who’s spent much of the last decade deployed in combat zones, first as a soldier and most recently as a private contractor.

Sep 18 2014

Sneak Peek Season 5 Photos “The Walking Dead”

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  • September 18, 2014

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“The Walking Dead” returns Sunday, October 12 at 9/8c only on AMC.

Sep 18 2014

Smithsonian Channel and Tangled Bank Studios Present – Mass Extinction: Life at the Brink

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  • September 18, 2014

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It’s a mystery on a global scale: five times in Earth’s past, life has been nearly extinguished, the vast majority of plants and animals annihilated in a geologic instant. What triggered these dramatic events? And what might they tell us about the fate of our world? The program joins scientists around the globe in search of answers to two of the most dramatic mass extinctions: the “K/T Extinction,” which wiped out the dinosaurs, and “The Great Dying,” which 250 million years ago annihilated nearly 90% of all Earth’s species. These early mass extinctions could hold clues for what may be happening today.

Sep 18 2014

The Life of Music Sensation, Aaliyah, Chronicled in Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B on Lifetime

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  • September 18, 2014

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Lifetime announced today Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, the movie based on the life and times of music sensation Aaliyah, will premiere Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. If you remember, the beautiful young songstress and actress’ life was tragically cut short when she and her band were killed in an airplane crash. Starring Alexandra Shipp, the movie, based on the best selling novel Aaliyah: More Than a Woman, also stars Rachael Crawford and Sterling Jarvis as Aaliyah’s parents Diane and Mike Haughton; A.J. Saudin as Aaliyah’s brother Rashad Haughton; and Lyriq Bent as her uncle and music manager Barry Hankerson, as well as Anthony Grant as Damon Dash, Izaak Smith as Timbaland, Elise Neal as Gladys Knight and Chattrisse Dolabaille as Missy Elliot.

Sep 18 2014

Tyrant Gets a Second Season from FX and Executive Producer, Howard Gordon

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  • September 18, 2014

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FX announced today it has ordered a 13-episode second season of its highly charged drama series, Tyrant. I have been waiting for this news since season one wrapped with Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) imprisoning his brother Barry (Adam Rayner) after finding out about his planned coup to overthrow him in “Gone Fishing.” So, will Jamal go ahead with his threat to kill Barry? I guess we’ll just have to wait until summer of 2015 to find out.

Sep 18 2014

White Collar’s Final Season Promo

White Collar fans got some good news last week when USA Network announced the final season of White Collar would be moved from winter 2015 to November 6, 2014.

Sep 18 2014

Zach Gilford and Jonathan Cake Join the Cast of USA Network’s Stanistan

Zach Gilford (“Friday Night Lights,” “The Purge: Anarchy”) and Jonathan Cake (“Desperate Housewives”) have been cast in USA Network’s original drama pilot STANISTAN. They join previously announced Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter”) who will play Public Affairs Officer Marcie Post.

Sep 17 2014

USA Network’s Complications Starts Production

USA Network today announced the start of production on its new high-octane original drama, COMPLICATIONS, which began shooting this week in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sep 16 2014

Sons of Anarchy – “Toil and Till” Retrospective. Unraveling the Things that Kill us.

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  • September 16, 2014

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I don’t think the crow is flying straight and in a perfect line these days. Jax’s determination to avenge the murder of his wife Dr. Tara Knowles (Maggie Siff) remains as resolute as ever, but the course he is following with the MC’s help is being corrupted by ever growing lies. Will a recent kill satisfy Jax’s thirst for vengeance or are we witnessing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the payback he has planned?

Sep 16 2014

Sons of Anarchy – L.A. Red Carpet Premiere – Scoop on Season Seven

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  • September 16, 2014

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It all started quietly but the ever-increasing screams announced the highly anticipated arrivals of the Sons of Anarchy actors to the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on September 6 for the screening of the show’s season seven premiere.

Sep 15 2014

The Lottery –“Truth Be Told” Top Three Moments. It Shall Set You Free.

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  • September 15, 2014

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I find myself losing my fervor for The Lottery. We are thrown a few bones here and there, but it’s not enough to keep my attention.

Sep 15 2014

Forever – “Pilot” Advance Review. Sherlock Holmes Meets Indiana Jones with Bond Style.

Why does everything sound better with a deep, lush British accent? Admittedly, I was drawn to the premise of Forever because I’ve got a twisted fascination with immortality, the supernatural, and a good mystery. But after learning Ioan Gruffudd (pronounced: Yo-An Griffith) would play the lead character, Dr. Henry Morgan, I was in! Forever is a fun, new kind of drama with flare. It’s Sherlock Holmes meets Indiana Jones with a pinch of James Bond mixed in. There is mystery, intrigue, murders, antiques, and of course, a bit of danger.

Sep 15 2014

Genesis – Sum of the Parts To Premiere on Showtime®

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  • September 15, 2014

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GENESIS – SUM OF THE PARTS features core band members Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford discussing the backstories of their creating more than 15 albums (selling some 130 million worldwide) – from their beginnings as songwriters in the late 1960s to their full-blown, stadium-sell-out, MTV-fueled success of the ‘70s and ‘80s to their final incarnation as prog-rock giants in the ‘90s.

Sep 15 2014

Celebrity Name Game – “Pilot” Spoiler-Free Advance Review and New Promo. A Fun New Game Show.

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  • September 15, 2014

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Celebrity Name Game (CNG) is a fun new syndicated game show hosted by Scottish-born Emmy®-nominated comedian Craig Ferguson and executive produced by Courtney Cox and David Arquette. Ferguson is also a writer, actor, director, author, producer, and voice artist. With these three funny people, it’s a sure bet this new show is going to be a hit, to say nothing of how hilarious it is.

Sep 15 2014

Gotham – “Pilot” Spoiler-Free Advance Review. A Fish, a Cat and a Penguin.

When Fox first announced Gotham would be on its 2014 fall schedule, I had my doubts if the show could work without a main hero. Sure, Smallville didn’t have Superman and survived for 10 seasons but the show still had Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and he wielded most of Superman’s powers. So, can there be a Gotham without Batman? Based on the pilot, the answer appears to be yes.

Sep 14 2014

The Strain – “Loved Ones” Retrospective. The Chosen One.

The saying, ‘we hurt the ones we love the most,’ rings loud and clear in “Loved Ones.” Why do the newborn strigoi go after their family first? Is it our innate need to be close to those who love us when we aren’t feeling our best? While this hasn’t been fully explained, I think we all seek out the familiar when we are sick, hurt, or scared. Unfortunately, the people we care for the most are the ones that also suffer the most.

Sep 14 2014

Ray Donovan – “Volchek” Top Five Moments. Lives Begin to Unravel.

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  • September 14, 2014

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“Volchek” is a great episode with the usual stellar storytelling and acting we’ve come to love and expect from Ray Donovan. It also does a terrific job of furthering everyone’s story lines.