Small Victories and Perplexing Situations. Retrospective: Falling Skies, Season 3 Finale — “Brazil”

Since the beginning of the season, I had my suspicions about the Volm and why they wanted to help Earth escape the wrath of the tyrannical Espheni. I didn’t think they were a malicious race but I did think the Volm had other plans in mind and I was right, in a sense. As the season ends, questions are answered only to be replaced by more complex queries that will make waiting for season four torturous, at best.

SDCC Sons of Anarchy Preview – Maggie Siff: Tara & Jax Aren’t Particularly Bonded Next Season

During the Sons of Anarchy season five finale, fans strongly reacted all over social media to seeing Charming’s Sheriff Eli Roosevelt (Rockmond Dunbar) show up at Jax Teller’s (Charlie Hunnam) home with a warrant to arrest Dr. Tara Knowles (Maggie Siff), who was being charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Fast forward seven months later to the San Diego Comic Con. It’s a safe bet the entire press core, including yours truly, was dying to ask Siff what will happen with Tara next season.

SDCC Sons of Anarchy Press Room: Ron Perlman Discusses Hellboy and How Clay is No Longer in Control

Ron Perlman is a Comic Con veteran and a fan favorite, thanks to his successful film career and his recurring role as Clay Morrow in FX’s hit drama series, Sons of Anarchy. In anticipation of his appearances at the convention, fans inundated me with questions about Clay and his starring role in the Hellboy franchise. There are some intense feelings about Clay’s future in the MC but I chose to start with the film project instead.

Comic Con Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Preview: Chibs is Tested & Bobby to Straighten Out the Club

The Sons of Anarchy cast were extremely busy during their press room interviews. “Hello, kids” was the way the charismatic Tommy Flanagan greeted us during this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Next, he proceeded to showcase his notorious outgoing personality by testing our recorders with an F bomb.

Comic-Con: Falling Skies Press Room (Audio) Interviews with the Cast

Our guest writer Emily was inside the Falling Skies press room at San Diego Comic-Con this year and was able to get some great (audio) interviews with the cast: Drew Roy, Will Patton, Sarah Carter, Doug Jones, Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Connor Jessup, Colin Cunningham.

Movie News: “Europa Report” Now in Theatres, on iTunes and On Demand

Fear. Sacrifice. Contact. Europa Report. In theatres, available on iTunes and On Demand.

Sons of Anarchy Season Six Preview – Kim Coates: There are Major Issues Between Jax & Tig

Kim Coates arrived at the San Diego Comic Con press roundtable ready to discuss Sons of Anarchy’s upcoming season six. He was eager to provide an update regarding his character, Alex ‘Tig’ Trager. The charismatic Coates was ready to dish but greeted us first by checking the hand of every single reporter in the press roundtable.

SDCC Sons of Anarchy Press Room with Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter stepped into the Sons of Anarchy press room in great spirits. Sutter had every reason for feeling on top of the world — not only is his show one of the most successful shows on FX, it was also one of San Diego Comic Con’s most anticipated panels and cast appearances, with fans showing up en masse.

News: Billy Bob Thornton Cast in FX’s “Fargo”

Billy Bob Thornton to star in lead role in FX’s adaptation of “Fargo”

TV News: Syfy’s New Series HELIX Begins Production In Montreal with Final Cast Set

Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that may hold the key to mankind’s salvation or total annihilation. However, the lethal threat is just the tip of the iceberg, and as the virus evolves, the chilling truth begins to unravel.

TV News: Syfy’s CONTINUUM Will Return For Third Season April 4 2014

Syfy has announced that it will air the third season of the popular time traveling police series Continuum. The #1 original cable drama in its Friday 10PM time period, Continuum will return to the network in 2014 with 13 all-new episodes.

Comic-Con Sons of Anarchy Press Room: Charlie Hunnam Says Jax is in a Strong Place

During Sons of Anarchy season five finale, Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) settled scores while minimizing major threats to the motorcycle club. Teller’s amazing feat came at a great personal cost as the episode wrapped up with a major cliffhanger: Sheriff Eli Roosevelt (Rockmond Dunbar) arrested his wife Tara (Maggie Siff). I caught up with Hunnam during San Diego Comic Con to find out how things are in Charming.

Comic-Con Season Six Sons of Anarchy Preview: Fans, We’ll See a New Side of Juice

The Sons of Anarchy cast has become a fan favorite at San Diego Comic-Con. I had an interesting discussion with Theo Rossi about the journey his character has undergone in the last two season but more importantly, how the consequences of those events appear to be about to intensify during season six.

Got Your Back. Retrospective: Suits – “Unfinished Business”

Despite Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and Mike (Patrick J. Adams) getting back together, I still have concerns because being together does not always mean being forgiven. I had a list of things I wanted to see play out to get things back on track, and happily, “Unfinished Business” is the perfect title to a terrific episode.

TV News: Syfy’s FACE OFF Two Hour Special – The Vets Strike Back

Syfy sets the stage for the anticipated Season 5 premiere of its hit competition series Face Off with the two-hour special Face Off: The Vets Strike Back, Tuesday, August 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In a Face Off first, Season 5 features eight contestants from past seasons who will battle eight newcomers.

TV News: Oddities San Francisco Returns For A New Season Sat. Aug 3

The eccentric antique shop, Loved to Death opens its doors to Science Channel for a second season of ODDITIES: SAN FRANCISCO. The new season of ODDITIES: SAN FRANCISCO premieres with two episodes! “Zombie King of Prom” and “Funeral Parlor Games”.

TV News: HBO Sports® and NFL Films Announce Long Term Renewal For HARD KNOCKS

HBO Sports and NFL Films announced today that they have reached agreement on a long-term extension of the HARD KNOCKS franchise. The first-ever sports reality series is set to return to HBO Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) with an all-new, five-episode edition featuring the Cincinnati Bengals.

TV News: Science Channel – The Unexplained Files – Premieres August 28

From strange abductions, to mutated species, to bizarre occurrences, there are some phenomena that science cannot – or will not – explain. This summer Science Channel unveils some of these shocking and mind-boggling cases from around the world in the world premiere series THE UNEXPLAINED FILES.

Supernatural – Comic-Con Interviews: Who Directs this Season and Is Castiel Getting a New Wardrobe?

It was a busy day at the Supernatural press room during this year’s Comic Con. Cast mates Misha Collins, Jensen Ackles, and Jared Padalecki provided answers to some intriguing questions, such as how Castiel is coping now that he’s human, and which actors will be directing this season.

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Set Backs and Revelations: Retrospective: Falling Skies – “Journey To Xibalba”

After an intriguing episode last week with “Strange Brew,” Tom has finally found his way back home to Charleston with a heavy heart. Delivering the news that Anne and baby Alexis are dead to his three sons couldn’t have been easy yet, I’m not sold on their demise. Yes, we saw a cocoon-like tomb encasing Anne and Alexis in “Strange Brew,” but that doesn’t mean they are dead. Right? As we dive into “Journey to Xibalba,” we are met with setbacks and revelations as time continues to tick away for Earth and her residents.

The Tides Are Turning. Review: True Blood – “In the Evening”

As I think back over the episodes this season, I realize I’ve been missing the big picture. There was foreshadowing for what was to come, but I paid it no mind.

SUPERNATURAL: Impact of Season 8 Finale Spills Over into Next Season

Supernatural, the long running CW hit show, has become a staple in the Comic-Con TV line-up. We talked with two of the cast members: Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki; also executive producers Mark Sheppard and Rob Singer about what fans can expect in season nine.

Supernatural – Comic Con Interviews: Dean’s Big Secret & Guess Who’s Coming Back in Season 9

With a large following, Supernatural was one of the most anticipated pressrooms for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. And they didn’t disappoint, especially when they came out of the gate with some major revelations, the most important one being a major surprise that will be revealed during the season nine premiere that will carry on throughout the entire season. Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Mark Sheppard and executive producers Robert Singer and Jeremy Craver tell us about it.

Comic-Con GRIMM Press Room – Interviews with the Cast

As my oneday excursion at San Diego Comic Con 2013 wound down, I sat in my last press room of the day eagerly anticipating my chat with the cast of one of my favorite shows, Grimm. Although I wasn’t able to get interviews with the female cast members, I got all the guys (this is me, grinning ear to ear).

Vikings’ Katheryn Winnick and Jessalyn Gilsig Talk about Season 2 of the History Channel’s Hit Series

While the men in Vikings are daredevil warriors searching the west for land and treasures, it’s the women at home who ground their desires, society, and politics. I had the opportunity to catch up with the two leading female Vikings, Katheryn Winnick (Lagertha), and Jessalyn Gilsig (Siggy Haraldson) during this year’s San Diego Comic Con. They shed light on how women operate in the bloody and often violent Viking society; how Lagertha is coping in season two; and the conflicts we can expect to see.