May 23 2013

TV News: FX’s Critically Acclaimed Series, The Americans, Scores Big

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  • May 23, 2013

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News is out today about just how well The Americans performed in its first season on FX. In addition to tying with Justified as the most-watched first season of any FX drama, the critically acclaimed, extremely intense and intriguing series has garnered the most Critics’ Choice Television Award nominations of any first-year drama with noms for Best Drama Series, Keri Russell as Best Actress in a Drama Series, Matthew Rhys as Best Actor in a Drama Series, and Noah Emmerich as Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

May 22 2013

TV News: Chiller Presents First-Ever Anthology Film – Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear

On Friday, May 31 @ 9pm, Chiller presents the debut of its first-ever anthology film, Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear. The film comprises five unique – and hair-raising – takes on the human senses, each the vision of select up-and-coming writer/directors (including 20-year-old phenom Emily Hagins, who recently debuted her newest feature, Grow Up Tony Phillips, at SXSW 2013):

May 21 2013

Let the Games Begin. Review: Grimm – Season Two Finale, “Goodnight, Sweet Grimm”

A quote from Hamlet makes me pause but it is “Cracher-Mortel,” aka The Baron (Reg E. Cathey), who has me quivering in fear. “Goodnight, Sweet Grimm” is a play on Horatio’s line in Hamlet – “Goodnight, sweet prince” — so this season finale may not fare well for our beloved Grimm, Nick (David Giuntoli).

May 21 2013

The Magic Is Gone. Retrospective: Warehouse 13 – “The Sky’s the Limit”

What happened to the magic? Where is the old ‘saw a woman in half’ trick? “The Sky’s the Limit” leaves me wanting, and despite the heartwarming tale of Monty the Magnificent (guest star Joel Gray), there is a shocking lack of wonder and amazement.

May 21 2013

TV Clip: Character Profile of ‘Lena’ on Showtime’s Ray Donovan

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  • May 21, 2013

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Ray Donovan, Showtime’s new one-hour series, premieres Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 10 pm ET/PT, only on Showtime. You loved Kate Moennig as ‘Shane’ in The L Word. Now catch a glimpse of her as the no-nonsense Lena, one of Ray’s (Liev Schreiber) tough employees.

May 21 2013

TV News: Da Vinci’s Demons Memorial Day Weekend Marathon on Starz

STARZ will present special Memorial Day Weekend Marathons of the action adventure Original Series “Da Vinci’s Demons” beginning Friday, May 24th with the three latest episodes of the series (104, 105 and 106) airing back-to-back at 9pm ET/PT on STARZ.

May 21 2013

Lucky Me! Retrospective: The Big C — Hereafter Series Finale – “The Finale”

What a way to end an enlightening and honest series. This season finale is marked with wonderful heartwarming moments. Cathy gets to see her father Bud again; Cathy finally learns why Adam keeps running off; and Cathy asks Sean to help her die.

May 20 2013

Interview: “The Killing” Executive Producer Veena Sud Talks Season 3

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  • May 20, 2013

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Season 3 of The Killing airs June 2 at 8/7c only on AMC.

May 20 2013

Interview: “The Walking Dead” Props Master John Sanders

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  • May 20, 2013

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The Walking Dead returns to AMC for a fourth season, October 14th.

May 19 2013

Commotion in the ER. Retrospective: Nurse Jackie – “Walk of Shame”

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  • May 19, 2013

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Dr. Carrie Roman (Betty Gilpin). I know some women sleep their way to the top, but doctors? Doesn’t Coop realize how dangerous it is if he keeps stepping in for Carrie? How is she ever going to learn? Is sex that important to him? Oh, wait. We’re talking about Coop here. Seriously, I hate to think things like that happen in real life but I suppose they probably do, which is very frightening to me. It would be a lot better if Coop stepped up and helped Carrie by teaching her instead of doing her job for her. The world doesn’t need another ineffective doctor.

May 17 2013

A Heavy Hitter. Book Review: “Twisted” by Marjorie Brody

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  • May 17, 2013

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Twisted is just that—twisted. From beginning to end, you’ll find yourself glued to its pages, dying to find out what the hell is going on.

May 17 2013

Thank Goodness This Season Is Over! Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Graduation”

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  • May 17, 2013

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The writers of The Vampire Diaries (TVD) pull out all the stops to make this season finale a spectacular flop.

May 17 2013

TV News: Warehouse 13 Renewed For 6-Episode Fifth and Final Season

Syfy announced that its long-running flagship series Warehouse 13 will return for a fifth and final season of six episodes in 2014.

May 17 2013

White Chocolate. Review: Psych – “Dead Air”

When Crock Daniels (Brent Chapman), a popular morning radio DJ, is shot while on the air, it’s up to Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dulé Hill) to not only find the killer, but to take over the radio show. Shawn as a radio DJ? How hard could that be?

May 16 2013

TV News/Trailer: HBO Documentary INSIDE OUT Airing May 20th – Watch The Trailer

Known for billboard-sized photographic portraits of everyday people in urban settings, French street artist JR has a simple call to action: “Tell me what you stand for, and together we’ll turn the world inside out.” To transform his idea into reality, he created the Inside Out Project, the world’s largest participatory art project and a remarkable testament to the power of the image and the role art can play in transforming lives. INSIDE OUT: THE PEOPLE’S ART PROJECT shows that whatever the language, people can be united by photography, art and the desire for self-expression.

May 16 2013

TV News: USA Network Unveils Powerful Original Drama Development

Continuing to build on the network’s strength of signature original series, USA announced today a powerful new drama slate of upcoming development from high-profile auspices and homegrown series producers. The network also announced that it will start production on HORIZON, a period genre project from Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd (“Walking Dead”).

May 16 2013

TV News: USA Greenlights its First-Ever Original Comedies

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  • May 16, 2013

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For the network known for its tagline, Characters Welcome, it seems fitting that USA Network has greenlit its first-ever half-hour original comedies, Sirens and Playing House. From the descriptions below, it sounds like there will be plenty of characters to make us laugh.USA has also picked up a new comedy pilot Love is Dead, and is happy to report Modern Family will join the network, premiering Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 8/7c .

May 16 2013

TV News: The CW Announces Primetime Schedule for 2013-14 – What To Look Forward To

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  • May 16, 2013

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The CW announced its primetime schedule for the 2013-2014 season in New York today. With five new dramas on tap, it looks like this will be interesting season for the network. Mondays bring southern charm and romance with Hart of Dixie and Beauty and the Beast. On Tuesdays, the vampires take over with the highly anticipated spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, followed by Supernatural. Wednesday nights hit the target with Arrow, and the new action adventure drama The Tomorrow People, while The Vampire Diaries and the new historical drama Reign rule over Thursdays. On Fridays, get your weekly fashion fix with The Carrie Diaries and America’s Next Top Model.

May 15 2013

Keeping Portland…Undead? Retrospective: Grimm – “The Waking Dead”

Season 2, Episode 21 Air Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10/9c on NBC Rating: [rating=4] “Papa Ghede is a handsome fellow in his hat and coat of black. Papa Ghede is going to the palace! He’ll eat and drink when he gets back!” — Grimm Who else was a bit confused by the opening quote? …

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May 15 2013

TV News: TNT and TBS Reveal an Extensive Slate of Programming for the Coming Seasons

TNT and TBS, two of cable’s most successful brands, have unveiled an extensive slate of series being developed with some of the industry’s best storytellers. The slate reflects the network’s programming strategies, which were laid out by network executives during TNT and TBS’s annual Upfront presentation today in New York.

May 15 2013

TV News: TNT and TBS First to Offer Live Stream Programming 24/7

TBS and TNT are about to become the first national entertainment networks in the industry to stream on-air content live across multiple platforms 24/7, including through the networks’ websites and a pair of newly created Watch TNT and Watch TBS apps.

May 15 2013

TV News: CBS Announces 2013-14 Prime Time Schedule

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  • May 15, 2013

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CBS has announced its schedule for the 2013-2014 prime time season, and it includes eight new series—five comedies and three dramas—some in the fall and others in the mid-season.

May 15 2013

Video: FX’s Newest Drama Series “The Bridge”

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  • May 15, 2013

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Discover the secrets behind FX’s newest drama. “The Bridge” series premieres July 10th at 10pm e/p, only on FX.

May 15 2013

Video: Inside The Characters of “Ray Donovan”

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  • May 15, 2013

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Ray Donovan premieres Sunday, June 30 at 10PM ET/PT only on Showtime. Don’t miss it!

May 14 2013

Dames, Dolls, and Gumshoes. Review: Warehouse 13 – “The Big Snag”

The 1940s were a different time, when men called women “toots…dames…and dolls,” and women weren’t supposed to be smart, just easy on the eyes and maybe sing a little tune. The lingo and vibe of the 40s find their way easily and seamlessly into “The Big Snag,” where Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly) are inadvertently sucked into an unfinished novel written by Anthony Bishop (guest star Enrico Colantoni).