Rob Leane Sep 15, 2017
Game Of Thrones' Richard Madden chats to us about C4’s new sci-fi series, Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, starting this Sunday...
Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones, Cinderella, Bastille Day) is starring in one episode of Amazon and Channel 4’s sci-fi anthology series Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams.
See related Twin Peaks season 3: Kyle MacLachlan chats about the finale Looking back at Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
He’ll play Agent Ross in The Hood Maker, an adaptation of Dick’s short story of the same name, which is set in a dark future where the government uses telepathic individuals (known as ‘Teeps’) to monitor the minds of the masses. Madden’s Ross is on the side of the government.
We joined Madden and a group of other journalists for a roundtable interview in London, long after his filming was finished,...
Game Of Thrones' Richard Madden chats to us about C4’s new sci-fi series, Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, starting this Sunday...
Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones, Cinderella, Bastille Day) is starring in one episode of Amazon and Channel 4’s sci-fi anthology series Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams.
See related Twin Peaks season 3: Kyle MacLachlan chats about the finale Looking back at Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
He’ll play Agent Ross in The Hood Maker, an adaptation of Dick’s short story of the same name, which is set in a dark future where the government uses telepathic individuals (known as ‘Teeps’) to monitor the minds of the masses. Madden’s Ross is on the side of the government.
We joined Madden and a group of other journalists for a roundtable interview in London, long after his filming was finished,...
- 9/9/2017
- Den of Geek
On Saturday, news broke that 39-year-old actor Nelsan Ellis had passed away from complications of heart failure. While Ellis was best known for his role on “True Blood,” he also appeared in a number of films, most recently 2016’s “Little Boxes.” Here, the film’s director, Rob Meyer, recalls his experience with the actor.
I’ve never met anyone like Nelsan. I had the great honor of directing him in “Little Boxes,” a feature film written by Annie Howell. It’s a quiet story based loosely on Annie’s life and it addresses a number of sensitive themes — race, class, gender, and regionalism — as explored through the lens of one family. Our hope was to make a personal, gentle and honest film about issues that often polarize audiences. We knew the only way we could hope to pull that off was to find outstanding actors for the leads, which we did: Melanie Lynskey,...
I’ve never met anyone like Nelsan. I had the great honor of directing him in “Little Boxes,” a feature film written by Annie Howell. It’s a quiet story based loosely on Annie’s life and it addresses a number of sensitive themes — race, class, gender, and regionalism — as explored through the lens of one family. Our hope was to make a personal, gentle and honest film about issues that often polarize audiences. We knew the only way we could hope to pull that off was to find outstanding actors for the leads, which we did: Melanie Lynskey,...
- 7/10/2017
- by Rob Meyer
- Indiewire
Rob Leane Jun 30, 2017
Channel 4 and Amazon are bringing us a Phillip K Dick anthology series that's worth getting excited about...
Philip K. Dick’s writing has been translated to the screen numerous times, with most of the results being brilliant in their own ways: Blade Runner remains one of the best-loved sci-fi films of all time; Minority Report stands out as one of the best Tom Cruise movies; Total Recall, the first one, has cult classic status; and The Man In The High Castle has really captured imaginations over the last couple of years.
See related Looking back at Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Now, Amazon and Channel 4 are teaming up to offer fans an unprecedented number of Dick-adapted stories all at once. Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams is an anthology series, arriving this autumn, which gives short stories from the iconic author a Black Mirror sort of treatment.
Channel 4 and Amazon are bringing us a Phillip K Dick anthology series that's worth getting excited about...
Philip K. Dick’s writing has been translated to the screen numerous times, with most of the results being brilliant in their own ways: Blade Runner remains one of the best-loved sci-fi films of all time; Minority Report stands out as one of the best Tom Cruise movies; Total Recall, the first one, has cult classic status; and The Man In The High Castle has really captured imaginations over the last couple of years.
See related Looking back at Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Now, Amazon and Channel 4 are teaming up to offer fans an unprecedented number of Dick-adapted stories all at once. Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams is an anthology series, arriving this autumn, which gives short stories from the iconic author a Black Mirror sort of treatment.
- 6/28/2017
- Den of Geek
Simon Brew Kirsten Howard Rob Leane Nov 14, 2017
Ben Affleck is looking for a "graceful and cool way" to leave the Batman role behind...
Whether he intends it or not, Ben Affleck continues on the Justice League press tour to throw doubt on his Batman future. Most recently, he’s been chatting to USA Today, who quizzed him on whether he’s returning for the Matt Reeves-directed The Batman. Affleck, who was once set to direct the film, said that it’s “something I’m contemplating” and that “you don’t do it forever, so I want to find a graceful and cool way to segue out of it”.
See related Mr Robot season 3 episode 5 review: Runtime Error Mr Robot season 3 episode 4 review: Metadata Mr Robot season 3 episode 3 review: Legacy
We might be reading too much into this, but that hardly reads like a ‘yes’, does it?
It follows an...
Ben Affleck is looking for a "graceful and cool way" to leave the Batman role behind...
Whether he intends it or not, Ben Affleck continues on the Justice League press tour to throw doubt on his Batman future. Most recently, he’s been chatting to USA Today, who quizzed him on whether he’s returning for the Matt Reeves-directed The Batman. Affleck, who was once set to direct the film, said that it’s “something I’m contemplating” and that “you don’t do it forever, so I want to find a graceful and cool way to segue out of it”.
See related Mr Robot season 3 episode 5 review: Runtime Error Mr Robot season 3 episode 4 review: Metadata Mr Robot season 3 episode 3 review: Legacy
We might be reading too much into this, but that hardly reads like a ‘yes’, does it?
It follows an...
- 10/19/2016
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Rob Leane Sep 29, 2017
A brand new X-Men show is on its way in the form of The Gifted. Get a real taste of it by watching the opening scene...
From the mind of Matt Nix comes The Gifted, a brand new X-Men show that will follow a mum and dad (Angel's Amy Acker and True Blood's Stephen Moyer respectively) who discover that their kids may just have a few surprising superpowers. After they're forced to flee, the family must fight to stay alive, even if that means finding other mutants to give them a helping hand.
See related Doug Liman interview: American Made, Tom Cruise, being a rebel Doug Liman interview: The Wall, Bourne, Edge Of Tomorrow 2
You can now watch the first six minutes of The Gifted right here...
Whaddaya think? Will you give it a go next month?
Here was the previous trailer we had for the show,...
A brand new X-Men show is on its way in the form of The Gifted. Get a real taste of it by watching the opening scene...
From the mind of Matt Nix comes The Gifted, a brand new X-Men show that will follow a mum and dad (Angel's Amy Acker and True Blood's Stephen Moyer respectively) who discover that their kids may just have a few surprising superpowers. After they're forced to flee, the family must fight to stay alive, even if that means finding other mutants to give them a helping hand.
See related Doug Liman interview: American Made, Tom Cruise, being a rebel Doug Liman interview: The Wall, Bourne, Edge Of Tomorrow 2
You can now watch the first six minutes of The Gifted right here...
Whaddaya think? Will you give it a go next month?
Here was the previous trailer we had for the show,...
- 7/13/2016
- Den of Geek
It seems it wasn't all work and no play on the set of Warcraft, the Duncan Jones adaptation of the popular Blizzard video game. Travis Fimmel ("Vikings"), Toby Kebbell (Planet Of The Apes movies) and Rob Krasinsky ("True Blood") spoke about their experience working on the movie, and Krasinsky's obession over the video game. One of the stars of Warcraft jokes he would've "killed many puppies" to get cast in the video game adaptation while another star reveals who was the prankster on set whose high jinks got Dominic Cooper all riled up. Listen to the interview below to find out which actors are the culprits.
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- 6/9/2016
- by info@cinemovie.tv (Super User)
- CineMovie
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Fox's Frankenstein-inspired police procedural with a sci-fi twist, Second Chance, shouldn't have been written off so quickly...
Second Chance, the Fox channel’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein had, it would be fair to say, a somewhat turbulent production. With the number of episodes reduced from thirteen to eleven before the show even premiered and two late-in-the-day changes from original title The Frankenstein Code, it seemed as if Fox had early reservations about the direction and potential of the project. And the general reaction to Second Chance’s initial few episodes seemingly justified the scepticism. After the first two outings brought in poor numbers, the series was unceremoniously shunted to the infamous ‘Friday Night Death Slot’. The critics weren’t much kinder either, with the overarching feeling being the show lacked in originality, wasn’t particularly exciting and should have been better thought out both in concept and execution.
But despite under-par reviews and unimpressive ratings, there are a number of elements contained in Second Chance that shine through; a few ideas that really work well, engage viewers (the few there are) and display a promise suggesting that with a few tweaks and alterations, this monster could really have come to life. A second season has been ruled out by Fox, and here's why that's a shame.
As Second Chance begins, Jimmy Pritchard is a seventy-five year old man, living in disgrace after losing his job as Sheriff due to being found guilty of malpractice, or as he’d put it, “getting the job done”. Pensioner Jimmy has a penchant for booze and hookers and suffers a strained relationship with his straight-laced FBI agent son, Duval, who resents him due to his prioritisation of work over family and his maverick way of keeping law and order. When Jimmy finds intruders in his son’s home, he’s callously murdered, with the death being framed as suicide. Luckily, the old-timer has a rare genetic precursor and his body is recovered by the reclusive, billionaire genius Otto Goodwin to be the subject of his quest to reanimate a human being into an ‘ideal version’ of their younger self, complete with superhuman capabilities.
That’s more or less where the Frankenstein influence ends and it’s easy to see why the original ‘The Frankenstein Code’ moniker didn’t stick, as Second Chance very quickly reveals itself to be, essentially, a police procedural drama. Once the dust settles on Pritchard’s resurrection, the bulk of the series chronicles the now thirty-five year old solving crimes with his son as they struggle to repair their relationship along the way. The other primary source of plot concerns Otto and his twin Mary, the duo responsible for bringing Jimmy back from the dead. As Mary struggles with terminal cancer, the pair strives to understand the morality behind their breakthrough and begin to develop their own relationships with the ex-Sheriff, both working and personal.
Even its most staunch supporters would struggle to deny that Second Chance has several fundamental flaws, perhaps the most significant of which being the show’s ‘short term’ planning approach. The first episode, for example, is enjoyable enough with intriguing mysteries to keep its audience interested until the end and a magnetising protagonist, however all of the episode’s questions and plot points are neatly tied up and resolved by the end credits, leaving absolutely nothing to hook viewers into returning next week. This approach is highly frustrating, particularly as the ‘who were the intruders that murdered Jimmy?’ mystery could have easily been a season-long arc that motivated the lead character throughout the story, rather than being a cut and dry case contained to episode one.
This trend continues throughout the series’ run with Second Chance adopting a ‘crime of the week’ format and the few long-term story arcs that are introduced are largely restricted to family disputes and domestic tension. There is a welcome exception to this rule however, with the final trio of episodes coming together to deliver a quite stunning finale brimming with suspense and action and it just goes to show that when multi-episode narratives are utilised, Second Chance could really take off.
Other problems with the show include the formulaic and predictable nature of many stories, with Jimmy usually saving the day at the last second despite his son asking him to stop interfering in his cases. The writing itself doesn’t fare much better, with the show’s initial batch of scripts offering very little wit or emotive clout, often feeling very ‘by the numbers’ and without wanting to name names, some of the acting is not what you’d expect from a mainstream production.
As we said however, there are redeeming features present, not least of which is the fantastically grounded performance by lead actor Rob Kazinsky. Aside from memorable turns in Pacific Rim and True Blood, British viewers may best remember Rob for his time in Eastenders playing Sean Slater but the Sussex-born actor has been less prominent in the last two years. As such, it’s good to see the promising talent take on a meaty role such as this, and Kazinsky delivers a very affecting performance as Jimmy Pritchard. Never losing sight of the fact his character is actually a pensioner, the acting is layered with maturity and wisdom and his American accent is flawless. Part detective action-hero, part failed family-man and part seriously confused about not being dead, Kazinsky is an ideal leading man and it’s no exaggeration to say that there are times when his charisma carries the show.
There’s also an argument to be made that whilst Second Chance’s melding together of Frankenstein, cop show and family woes doesn’t quite work together as a cohesive narrative, the series does succeed when considered primarily as a detective-based crime drama with a slight, undead, twist. The featured cases may not have the delicate intricacy of Sherlock or inspire amateur sofa-sleuthing as feverishly as the CSI franchise but each episode’s felony hooks viewers in, keeping bums on seats until the bad guys are behind bars and Pritchard is safely back in his regeneration tank.
The developing relationship between the ex-corpse and his son Duval manages to bring at least a modicum of freshness to the table, and the way Second Chance handles Duval coming to terms with the revival of his father is more or less spot-on. If Pritchard’s son had accepted the news too easily the show would’ve looked foolish and naive, but drag the storyline on for too long and Duval’s reluctance to believe something the audience already knows to be true would have become infuriating. It’s a delicate balance but Second Chance doesn’t over or under-sell the unique scenario the characters find themselves in and ensures the exchanges feel believable without overcooking the conflict.
Unfortunately, however, this doesn’t fix the plot-hole of why Duval doesn’t recognise his 35 year-old father. Otto does offer a flimsy 'it’s the best version of him' explanation, hinting that Jimmy would have looked different when he was originally in his thirties but it’s a feeble attempt to paper over the fact that most sons would recognise their dad as a younger adult.
As alluded to previously, the series’ rigid formula and predictability does become an issue but any potential drop in interest is offset by scripts that improve dramatically as the show progresses, after a shaky few initial offerings. Gwendolyn M. Parker’s work on fourth outing Admissions, for instance, showcases Jimmy and Duval at their horn-locking best and the crime at the centre of the story is genuinely surprising in places. There’s even a hilarious scene involving Jimmy Pritchard’s family and an Ouija board. Despite being a season highlight however, Admissions does suffer from the same issues Second Chance is guilty of as a whole, namely the inductive leaps our detective protagonists sometimes resort to in order to wrap up their case inside the forty minutes running time. The occasionally too obvious and definitely too frequent plot devices provided by the Lookinglass company also irk as the series goes on.
Thankfully Lookinglass don’t just provide a variety of ‘get out of jail’ cards for the show’s writers, they’re also responsible from bringing the magnificent Arthur to life. Arthur is a seemingly omnipotent A.I. created by Otto Goodwin with a charmingly loveable personality, similar to A Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’s Marvin but without the physical form and crippling depression. He also is a perfect example of Second Chance’s excellent design work, especially when it comes to the more futuristic technology on display. It really helps sell the show’s more fantastical concepts and builds a believable setting.
And it isn’t only the cinematography that triumphs, the direction and music also impress. The work behind the camera is always solid, noticeably altering to suit Second Chance’s two distinct areas of drama. The crime segments are nice and choppy, lingering on important visual clues for added impact but deliberately obscuring other elements to ramp up the tension, however the Lookinglass scenes take a more serene and streamlined approach. The series’ soundtrack also offers moments of inspiration with John Paesano’s subtle score often punctuated by modern pop tracks such as Gram Rabbit’s piano-led They’re Watching which appears over scenes of a brutal axe murder. The juxtaposition is funnier than it should be.
Realistically, if you’re the type of person to only watch a select few television shows a year, Second Chance isn’t going to be (and probably shouldn’t be) one of them. But for those who gobble up series like a surprise tub of Ben and Jerry’s you forgot was in the freezer, this spin on the Frankenstein story is a decent police procedural with a science fiction twist that isn’t quite as hopeless as the reviews and ratings would have you believe. Indeed, it could be said that Second Chance is a victim of the golden age of television we’re currently experiencing. With fantastic shows appearing continuously on mainstream and cable channels as well as streaming sites and on-demand services, projects like Second Chance receive a negative reception not because they are lacking in quality but because they don’t hold up to the abundance of excellent programming currently available at the touch of a button. Second Chance may not be a great show, but it’s certainly a good one and its lone season deserves to find the viewership that is undoubtedly out there for it somewhere.
Second Chance is currently airing on Universal Channel in the UK.
See related How Moffat’s Jekyll anticipated Doctor Who & Sherlock The Frankenstein Chronicles episode 1 review: A World Without God 25 upcoming Us TV shows: sci-fi, fantasy, horror, thrillers 50 upcoming comic book TV shows, and when to expect them TV Feature Craig Elvy Second Chance 15 Jun 2016 - 06:00 Fox Robert Kazinsky Craig Elvy...
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Fox's Frankenstein-inspired police procedural with a sci-fi twist, Second Chance, shouldn't have been written off so quickly...
Second Chance, the Fox channel’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein had, it would be fair to say, a somewhat turbulent production. With the number of episodes reduced from thirteen to eleven before the show even premiered and two late-in-the-day changes from original title The Frankenstein Code, it seemed as if Fox had early reservations about the direction and potential of the project. And the general reaction to Second Chance’s initial few episodes seemingly justified the scepticism. After the first two outings brought in poor numbers, the series was unceremoniously shunted to the infamous ‘Friday Night Death Slot’. The critics weren’t much kinder either, with the overarching feeling being the show lacked in originality, wasn’t particularly exciting and should have been better thought out both in concept and execution.
But despite under-par reviews and unimpressive ratings, there are a number of elements contained in Second Chance that shine through; a few ideas that really work well, engage viewers (the few there are) and display a promise suggesting that with a few tweaks and alterations, this monster could really have come to life. A second season has been ruled out by Fox, and here's why that's a shame.
As Second Chance begins, Jimmy Pritchard is a seventy-five year old man, living in disgrace after losing his job as Sheriff due to being found guilty of malpractice, or as he’d put it, “getting the job done”. Pensioner Jimmy has a penchant for booze and hookers and suffers a strained relationship with his straight-laced FBI agent son, Duval, who resents him due to his prioritisation of work over family and his maverick way of keeping law and order. When Jimmy finds intruders in his son’s home, he’s callously murdered, with the death being framed as suicide. Luckily, the old-timer has a rare genetic precursor and his body is recovered by the reclusive, billionaire genius Otto Goodwin to be the subject of his quest to reanimate a human being into an ‘ideal version’ of their younger self, complete with superhuman capabilities.
That’s more or less where the Frankenstein influence ends and it’s easy to see why the original ‘The Frankenstein Code’ moniker didn’t stick, as Second Chance very quickly reveals itself to be, essentially, a police procedural drama. Once the dust settles on Pritchard’s resurrection, the bulk of the series chronicles the now thirty-five year old solving crimes with his son as they struggle to repair their relationship along the way. The other primary source of plot concerns Otto and his twin Mary, the duo responsible for bringing Jimmy back from the dead. As Mary struggles with terminal cancer, the pair strives to understand the morality behind their breakthrough and begin to develop their own relationships with the ex-Sheriff, both working and personal.
Even its most staunch supporters would struggle to deny that Second Chance has several fundamental flaws, perhaps the most significant of which being the show’s ‘short term’ planning approach. The first episode, for example, is enjoyable enough with intriguing mysteries to keep its audience interested until the end and a magnetising protagonist, however all of the episode’s questions and plot points are neatly tied up and resolved by the end credits, leaving absolutely nothing to hook viewers into returning next week. This approach is highly frustrating, particularly as the ‘who were the intruders that murdered Jimmy?’ mystery could have easily been a season-long arc that motivated the lead character throughout the story, rather than being a cut and dry case contained to episode one.
This trend continues throughout the series’ run with Second Chance adopting a ‘crime of the week’ format and the few long-term story arcs that are introduced are largely restricted to family disputes and domestic tension. There is a welcome exception to this rule however, with the final trio of episodes coming together to deliver a quite stunning finale brimming with suspense and action and it just goes to show that when multi-episode narratives are utilised, Second Chance could really take off.
Other problems with the show include the formulaic and predictable nature of many stories, with Jimmy usually saving the day at the last second despite his son asking him to stop interfering in his cases. The writing itself doesn’t fare much better, with the show’s initial batch of scripts offering very little wit or emotive clout, often feeling very ‘by the numbers’ and without wanting to name names, some of the acting is not what you’d expect from a mainstream production.
As we said however, there are redeeming features present, not least of which is the fantastically grounded performance by lead actor Rob Kazinsky. Aside from memorable turns in Pacific Rim and True Blood, British viewers may best remember Rob for his time in Eastenders playing Sean Slater but the Sussex-born actor has been less prominent in the last two years. As such, it’s good to see the promising talent take on a meaty role such as this, and Kazinsky delivers a very affecting performance as Jimmy Pritchard. Never losing sight of the fact his character is actually a pensioner, the acting is layered with maturity and wisdom and his American accent is flawless. Part detective action-hero, part failed family-man and part seriously confused about not being dead, Kazinsky is an ideal leading man and it’s no exaggeration to say that there are times when his charisma carries the show.
There’s also an argument to be made that whilst Second Chance’s melding together of Frankenstein, cop show and family woes doesn’t quite work together as a cohesive narrative, the series does succeed when considered primarily as a detective-based crime drama with a slight, undead, twist. The featured cases may not have the delicate intricacy of Sherlock or inspire amateur sofa-sleuthing as feverishly as the CSI franchise but each episode’s felony hooks viewers in, keeping bums on seats until the bad guys are behind bars and Pritchard is safely back in his regeneration tank.
The developing relationship between the ex-corpse and his son Duval manages to bring at least a modicum of freshness to the table, and the way Second Chance handles Duval coming to terms with the revival of his father is more or less spot-on. If Pritchard’s son had accepted the news too easily the show would’ve looked foolish and naive, but drag the storyline on for too long and Duval’s reluctance to believe something the audience already knows to be true would have become infuriating. It’s a delicate balance but Second Chance doesn’t over or under-sell the unique scenario the characters find themselves in and ensures the exchanges feel believable without overcooking the conflict.
Unfortunately, however, this doesn’t fix the plot-hole of why Duval doesn’t recognise his 35 year-old father. Otto does offer a flimsy 'it’s the best version of him' explanation, hinting that Jimmy would have looked different when he was originally in his thirties but it’s a feeble attempt to paper over the fact that most sons would recognise their dad as a younger adult.
As alluded to previously, the series’ rigid formula and predictability does become an issue but any potential drop in interest is offset by scripts that improve dramatically as the show progresses, after a shaky few initial offerings. Gwendolyn M. Parker’s work on fourth outing Admissions, for instance, showcases Jimmy and Duval at their horn-locking best and the crime at the centre of the story is genuinely surprising in places. There’s even a hilarious scene involving Jimmy Pritchard’s family and an Ouija board. Despite being a season highlight however, Admissions does suffer from the same issues Second Chance is guilty of as a whole, namely the inductive leaps our detective protagonists sometimes resort to in order to wrap up their case inside the forty minutes running time. The occasionally too obvious and definitely too frequent plot devices provided by the Lookinglass company also irk as the series goes on.
Thankfully Lookinglass don’t just provide a variety of ‘get out of jail’ cards for the show’s writers, they’re also responsible from bringing the magnificent Arthur to life. Arthur is a seemingly omnipotent A.I. created by Otto Goodwin with a charmingly loveable personality, similar to A Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’s Marvin but without the physical form and crippling depression. He also is a perfect example of Second Chance’s excellent design work, especially when it comes to the more futuristic technology on display. It really helps sell the show’s more fantastical concepts and builds a believable setting.
And it isn’t only the cinematography that triumphs, the direction and music also impress. The work behind the camera is always solid, noticeably altering to suit Second Chance’s two distinct areas of drama. The crime segments are nice and choppy, lingering on important visual clues for added impact but deliberately obscuring other elements to ramp up the tension, however the Lookinglass scenes take a more serene and streamlined approach. The series’ soundtrack also offers moments of inspiration with John Paesano’s subtle score often punctuated by modern pop tracks such as Gram Rabbit’s piano-led They’re Watching which appears over scenes of a brutal axe murder. The juxtaposition is funnier than it should be.
Realistically, if you’re the type of person to only watch a select few television shows a year, Second Chance isn’t going to be (and probably shouldn’t be) one of them. But for those who gobble up series like a surprise tub of Ben and Jerry’s you forgot was in the freezer, this spin on the Frankenstein story is a decent police procedural with a science fiction twist that isn’t quite as hopeless as the reviews and ratings would have you believe. Indeed, it could be said that Second Chance is a victim of the golden age of television we’re currently experiencing. With fantastic shows appearing continuously on mainstream and cable channels as well as streaming sites and on-demand services, projects like Second Chance receive a negative reception not because they are lacking in quality but because they don’t hold up to the abundance of excellent programming currently available at the touch of a button. Second Chance may not be a great show, but it’s certainly a good one and its lone season deserves to find the viewership that is undoubtedly out there for it somewhere.
Second Chance is currently airing on Universal Channel in the UK.
See related How Moffat’s Jekyll anticipated Doctor Who & Sherlock The Frankenstein Chronicles episode 1 review: A World Without God 25 upcoming Us TV shows: sci-fi, fantasy, horror, thrillers 50 upcoming comic book TV shows, and when to expect them TV Feature Craig Elvy Second Chance 15 Jun 2016 - 06:00 Fox Robert Kazinsky Craig Elvy...
- 5/8/2016
- Den of Geek
Rob Leane Jul 25, 2017
Here's the new trailer for The Orville, Seth MacFarlane's live-action send-up of Star Trek...
The Orville trailer
Given that Seth MacFarlane’s CV is split between animated televised successes such as Family Guy and live-action movies like Ted, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that Mr MacFarlane is now jamming those skillsets together and making a live-action TV series.
See related Mad Max 5 still on the way, Tom Hardy involved Rupert Grint's Snatch TV series renewed for season 2 Dunkirk review
He's written the scripts for a series called The Orville, which he's also executive producing as well as starring in. It sounds a lot like a send-up of Star Trek.
Fresh from Sdcc, here's the new trailer...
And here's the previous trailer...
Season 1 of the show will consist of 13 hour-long episodes, and will be set 300 years in the future. It’s...
Here's the new trailer for The Orville, Seth MacFarlane's live-action send-up of Star Trek...
The Orville trailer
Given that Seth MacFarlane’s CV is split between animated televised successes such as Family Guy and live-action movies like Ted, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that Mr MacFarlane is now jamming those skillsets together and making a live-action TV series.
See related Mad Max 5 still on the way, Tom Hardy involved Rupert Grint's Snatch TV series renewed for season 2 Dunkirk review
He's written the scripts for a series called The Orville, which he's also executive producing as well as starring in. It sounds a lot like a send-up of Star Trek.
Fresh from Sdcc, here's the new trailer...
And here's the previous trailer...
Season 1 of the show will consist of 13 hour-long episodes, and will be set 300 years in the future. It’s...
- 5/5/2016
- Den of Geek
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Jack Black is joined by Bryan Cranston and J K Simmons for Kung Fu Panda 3… but is it any good?
The previous Kung Fu Panda films encouraged a lot of laughter, but this is the first one to really mount an attack on your tear glands. By introducing Bryan Cranston as Po’s long lost biological father Li, this threequel brings the franchise to an all-time-high in terms of emotionality and character depth. This is, for the most part, wonderful to watch.
Before Li even arrives, Jack Black’s Po is already in the thick of it. Having earned the title of Dragon Warrior, he’s now being pushed into a mentor role by Dustin Hoffman’s Master Shifu, who wishes to quit his teaching post and sit in a cave for thirty years in order to master the mystical powers of chi. Po, of course,...
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Jack Black is joined by Bryan Cranston and J K Simmons for Kung Fu Panda 3… but is it any good?
The previous Kung Fu Panda films encouraged a lot of laughter, but this is the first one to really mount an attack on your tear glands. By introducing Bryan Cranston as Po’s long lost biological father Li, this threequel brings the franchise to an all-time-high in terms of emotionality and character depth. This is, for the most part, wonderful to watch.
Before Li even arrives, Jack Black’s Po is already in the thick of it. Having earned the title of Dragon Warrior, he’s now being pushed into a mentor role by Dustin Hoffman’s Master Shifu, who wishes to quit his teaching post and sit in a cave for thirty years in order to master the mystical powers of chi. Po, of course,...
- 3/10/2016
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Count Olaf could be played by Neil Patrick Harris in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of A Series Of Unfortunate Events…
Netflix’s adaptation of A Series Of Unfortunate Events has quite possibly found its Count Olaf. How I Met Your Mother, Gone Girl and 2015 Oscars star Neil Patrick Harris is reportedly in talks to portray the immoral adoptive father – presumably in a variety of disguises – in the upcoming series.
If he takes the part, he’ll be stepping into the shoes of Jim Carrey, who did a fine job portraying Lemony Snicket’s orphan-harassing creation in the 2004 movie version. It’s worth mentioning that Harris has comedic villainous form of his own, having starred in Joss Whedon’s web series Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.
This casting rumour has originated from The Hollywood Reporter, who have certainly hit the nail right on the head with their speculation...
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Count Olaf could be played by Neil Patrick Harris in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of A Series Of Unfortunate Events…
Netflix’s adaptation of A Series Of Unfortunate Events has quite possibly found its Count Olaf. How I Met Your Mother, Gone Girl and 2015 Oscars star Neil Patrick Harris is reportedly in talks to portray the immoral adoptive father – presumably in a variety of disguises – in the upcoming series.
If he takes the part, he’ll be stepping into the shoes of Jim Carrey, who did a fine job portraying Lemony Snicket’s orphan-harassing creation in the 2004 movie version. It’s worth mentioning that Harris has comedic villainous form of his own, having starred in Joss Whedon’s web series Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.
This casting rumour has originated from The Hollywood Reporter, who have certainly hit the nail right on the head with their speculation...
- 1/18/2016
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
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Supergirl has successfully soared onto our screens. Now, here's a comedic new trailer and our first glimpse at the villainous Livewire…
It’s fair to say that Supergirl has become something of a ratings smash, with its first episode reaching almost 13m viewers, and its second staying fairly strong at almost 9m. That kind of unavoidable dip in total numbers is to be expected from any show, in all fairness.
Now, the show is moving forward full steam ahead. Today we have a comedic new trailer and our first look at new baddie Livewire to share. We’ll start with the trailer…
And here are the first images of True Blood actress Brit Morgan in the nefarious role of Livewire (real name Leslie)…
Leslie is a described as “a confident, abrasive and funny shock-jock who works for CatCo Media," the same company where Melissa Benoist’s Kara works.
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Supergirl has successfully soared onto our screens. Now, here's a comedic new trailer and our first glimpse at the villainous Livewire…
It’s fair to say that Supergirl has become something of a ratings smash, with its first episode reaching almost 13m viewers, and its second staying fairly strong at almost 9m. That kind of unavoidable dip in total numbers is to be expected from any show, in all fairness.
Now, the show is moving forward full steam ahead. Today we have a comedic new trailer and our first look at new baddie Livewire to share. We’ll start with the trailer…
And here are the first images of True Blood actress Brit Morgan in the nefarious role of Livewire (real name Leslie)…
Leslie is a described as “a confident, abrasive and funny shock-jock who works for CatCo Media," the same company where Melissa Benoist’s Kara works.
- 11/5/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
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In an unpredicted turn of events, The Simpsons alum Bob Kushell has left his role as a co-showrunner for The Muppets series…
Here’s an unexpected one. Bob Kushell – one of the executive producers and co-showrunners of ABC’s The Muppets TV show – has departed the series after only six episodes have been aired.
Kushell is well versed in working behind the scenes on successful comedy series, having previously held roles on The Simpsons, 3rd Rock From The Sun, Malcolm In The Middle and Anger Management.
From our perspective, things seemed to be going well for The Muppets. ABC ordered a few more episodes of the adult-skewed series only last week. It remains a mystery, then, exactly why Mr Kushell has walked away.
According to Variety, “Kushell’s departure comes amid reports that he had been clashing over the creative direction of the series with co-showrunner Bill Prady.
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In an unpredicted turn of events, The Simpsons alum Bob Kushell has left his role as a co-showrunner for The Muppets series…
Here’s an unexpected one. Bob Kushell – one of the executive producers and co-showrunners of ABC’s The Muppets TV show – has departed the series after only six episodes have been aired.
Kushell is well versed in working behind the scenes on successful comedy series, having previously held roles on The Simpsons, 3rd Rock From The Sun, Malcolm In The Middle and Anger Management.
From our perspective, things seemed to be going well for The Muppets. ABC ordered a few more episodes of the adult-skewed series only last week. It remains a mystery, then, exactly why Mr Kushell has walked away.
According to Variety, “Kushell’s departure comes amid reports that he had been clashing over the creative direction of the series with co-showrunner Bill Prady.
- 11/5/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Another baddie has been confirmed for Supergirl’s CBS TV show. Brit Morgan will play Livewire, a journalist-turned-supervillain…
A brief Supergirl update here. Another villain has been added to the ranks – Livewire (real name Leslie), described as “a confident, abrasive and funny shock-jock who works for CatCo Media," the media company where Supergirl (real name Kara) works by day.
At some point in the series, shock-happy journalist Leslie will become a supervillain, when “an accident makes her as dangerous and shocking as her words." Don't worry, we're not getting any ideas.
This will all sound fairly familiar to fans of the Superman animated series from the 1990s, where Livewire – then voiced by Lori Petty – was first introduced. The character was created by Bruce Timm for the animated show, and later co-opted into the main comic book universe in 2006.
In Supergirl, the role will be played by Brit Morgan, best known...
A brief Supergirl update here. Another villain has been added to the ranks – Livewire (real name Leslie), described as “a confident, abrasive and funny shock-jock who works for CatCo Media," the media company where Supergirl (real name Kara) works by day.
At some point in the series, shock-happy journalist Leslie will become a supervillain, when “an accident makes her as dangerous and shocking as her words." Don't worry, we're not getting any ideas.
This will all sound fairly familiar to fans of the Superman animated series from the 1990s, where Livewire – then voiced by Lori Petty – was first introduced. The character was created by Bruce Timm for the animated show, and later co-opted into the main comic book universe in 2006.
In Supergirl, the role will be played by Brit Morgan, best known...
- 8/13/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
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Artificial intelligence drama Humans returns to Channel 4 in the UK this October, and here's the first-look trailer...
Here's a minute-long look at Humans series two, courtesy of The Guardian.
In the second eight-part series, Synths all over the world are experiencing 'a catastrophic malfunction', or in Mattie's words 'waking up' and questioning the status they've been afforded by humans.
See Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Colin Morgan, Katherine Parkinson, Carrie-Ann Moss and more in clips from the new episodes below, which arrive on Channel 4 in the UK this October.
We'll have much more on the series, including cast interviews, as the air date approaches.
Human series 2 start date
Humans series 2 will return to Channel 4 on Sunday the 30th of October 2016 at 9pm here in the UK. We'll bring you the AMC Us start date as soon as one is confirmed.
Human series 2 images...
Artificial intelligence drama Humans returns to Channel 4 in the UK this October, and here's the first-look trailer...
Here's a minute-long look at Humans series two, courtesy of The Guardian.
In the second eight-part series, Synths all over the world are experiencing 'a catastrophic malfunction', or in Mattie's words 'waking up' and questioning the status they've been afforded by humans.
See Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Colin Morgan, Katherine Parkinson, Carrie-Ann Moss and more in clips from the new episodes below, which arrive on Channel 4 in the UK this October.
We'll have much more on the series, including cast interviews, as the air date approaches.
Human series 2 start date
Humans series 2 will return to Channel 4 on Sunday the 30th of October 2016 at 9pm here in the UK. We'll bring you the AMC Us start date as soon as one is confirmed.
Human series 2 images...
- 7/31/2015
- Den of Geek
Fox's The Frankenstein Code is the latest reimagining of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. You can get your first look here...
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is an immortal tale in more ways than one, having spawned countless imitations and reimaginings over the years. The Frankenstein Code, out next year on Fox, is the latest take to feature on American TV. Here in England, ITV are concurrently working on The Frankenstein Chronicles with Sean Bean.
Fox's version is quite a radical re-thinking - they've split the role of Dr Frankenstein into two characters (comedy actor Adhir Kalyan and Revenge's Dilshad Vadsaria, playing a brother and sister duo) and shed the iconic surname. The 'monster' is now also a retired cop (played by both Philip Baker Hall and, in his reanimated form, Rob Kazinsky of True Blood) on a quest to uncover the truth about his death.
A bit confused by all that? Well,...
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is an immortal tale in more ways than one, having spawned countless imitations and reimaginings over the years. The Frankenstein Code, out next year on Fox, is the latest take to feature on American TV. Here in England, ITV are concurrently working on The Frankenstein Chronicles with Sean Bean.
Fox's version is quite a radical re-thinking - they've split the role of Dr Frankenstein into two characters (comedy actor Adhir Kalyan and Revenge's Dilshad Vadsaria, playing a brother and sister duo) and shed the iconic surname. The 'monster' is now also a retired cop (played by both Philip Baker Hall and, in his reanimated form, Rob Kazinsky of True Blood) on a quest to uncover the truth about his death.
A bit confused by all that? Well,...
- 5/12/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Rob Morrow (Entourage, Numb3rs) is about to make serious trouble for the Law & Order: Svu gang.
RelatedPilot News: Carrie Preston Starring in NBC’s Empty-Nester Comedy
Morrow will guest-star in the NBC procedural’s April 1 episode (9/8c) as newsmagazine host Skip Peterson, whose sensationalized reporting about a campus gang rape inhibits Benson and her team from completing their investigation.
“Rob gives a charismatic portrayal of a reporter whose biases and ambitions trump his need to get the story right,” says showrunner Warren Leight.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Jaleel White (Family Matters), Pauly Shore (Entourage) and...
RelatedPilot News: Carrie Preston Starring in NBC’s Empty-Nester Comedy
Morrow will guest-star in the NBC procedural’s April 1 episode (9/8c) as newsmagazine host Skip Peterson, whose sensationalized reporting about a campus gang rape inhibits Benson and her team from completing their investigation.
“Rob gives a charismatic portrayal of a reporter whose biases and ambitions trump his need to get the story right,” says showrunner Warren Leight.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Jaleel White (Family Matters), Pauly Shore (Entourage) and...
- 3/4/2015
- TVLine.com
Much-loved DC comics photographer James 'Jimmy' Olsen will be played by Mehcad Brooks in the new Supergirl TV show…
Throwbacks to DC comics lore are always welcome in Warner Bros.’ ever-growing superhero telly empire, and here’s one that we’re particularly excited about – James ‘Jimmy’ Olsen looks set to become a recurring character in the in-development Supergirl TV series.
You’ll no doubt recognise the name: Jimmy Olsen is the Daily Planet photographer who has been played by Jack Larson, Tommy Bond, Marc McClure, Michael Landes, Justin Whalin, Sam Huntington and Aaron Ashmore across pretty much every Superman or Supergirl project ever made.
Marc McClure, who starred alongside Christopher Reeve in Superman: The Movie and all its subsequent sequels and spin-offs (discounting sort-of sequel Superman Returns), is surely the most memorable.
Mehcad Brooks – who is best known as Eggs from True Blood - will be taking on the role...
Throwbacks to DC comics lore are always welcome in Warner Bros.’ ever-growing superhero telly empire, and here’s one that we’re particularly excited about – James ‘Jimmy’ Olsen looks set to become a recurring character in the in-development Supergirl TV series.
You’ll no doubt recognise the name: Jimmy Olsen is the Daily Planet photographer who has been played by Jack Larson, Tommy Bond, Marc McClure, Michael Landes, Justin Whalin, Sam Huntington and Aaron Ashmore across pretty much every Superman or Supergirl project ever made.
Marc McClure, who starred alongside Christopher Reeve in Superman: The Movie and all its subsequent sequels and spin-offs (discounting sort-of sequel Superman Returns), is surely the most memorable.
Mehcad Brooks – who is best known as Eggs from True Blood - will be taking on the role...
- 1/29/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Skybound and Wizard World continue to release new editions of The Walking Dead #1 at upcoming conventions. If you’re attending the Wizard World Madison show early next month, you can pick up the issue with new artwork from Rob Liefeld:
“Madison, Wis., January 22, 2015 — Wizard World, Inc. (Otcbb: Wizd) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, today announced that noted creator Rob Liefeld will draw the third in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at the inaugural Wizard World Madison Comic Con, February 6-8. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner Award winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Alliant Energy Center only while supplies last.
“Madison, Wis., January 22, 2015 — Wizard World, Inc. (Otcbb: Wizd) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, today announced that noted creator Rob Liefeld will draw the third in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at the inaugural Wizard World Madison Comic Con, February 6-8. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner Award winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Alliant Energy Center only while supplies last.
- 1/26/2015
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
From American Horror Story to The Walking Dead, expect more Alexandra Breckenridge your screens soon...
Alexandra Breckenridge, who you might recognise from American Horror Story, She’s The Man or True Blood, is now joining the cast of AMC’s The Walking Dead.
The show is in rude health, with a record-smashing 17.3 million tuning in for the season five premiere. Season six is already confirmed, and a spin-off is in the works too.
With a pretty constant string of character deaths, it’s not surprising that new faces are being added to the cast.
In line with the show’s running form at trying to keep future plot points under a shroud of secrecy, often using fake names to throw comic book fans off the scent, we don’t know much about her character.
Samantha is the name she’s given currently, with her breakdown describing her as “an attractive,...
Alexandra Breckenridge, who you might recognise from American Horror Story, She’s The Man or True Blood, is now joining the cast of AMC’s The Walking Dead.
The show is in rude health, with a record-smashing 17.3 million tuning in for the season five premiere. Season six is already confirmed, and a spin-off is in the works too.
With a pretty constant string of character deaths, it’s not surprising that new faces are being added to the cast.
In line with the show’s running form at trying to keep future plot points under a shroud of secrecy, often using fake names to throw comic book fans off the scent, we don’t know much about her character.
Samantha is the name she’s given currently, with her breakdown describing her as “an attractive,...
- 10/16/2014
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
With spoilers, Brian Buckner has been discussing the True Blood finale’s conclusion…
This story contains spoilers for True Blood 7.10, the series finale.
You have been warned - unless you know how True Blood ends already, please don't scroll below our spoiler squirrel Daphne for some spoilery discussion from the showrunner.
So, the final episode of vampire drama True Blood ended in a way many fans might not have expected – with Anna Paquin’s Sookie opting for neither man from the show’s central love-triangle.
Instead of Bill or Eric, Sookie ended up with an unnamed and unseen suitor, played by stuntman Tim Eulich. Despite this completely being her character’s choice, and arguably a nice subversion to expectations, certain sections of the internet were left disappointed by the decision.
Showrunner Brian Buckner has stood to his guns, though, opting not to apologise. "I don’t think there was a...
This story contains spoilers for True Blood 7.10, the series finale.
You have been warned - unless you know how True Blood ends already, please don't scroll below our spoiler squirrel Daphne for some spoilery discussion from the showrunner.
So, the final episode of vampire drama True Blood ended in a way many fans might not have expected – with Anna Paquin’s Sookie opting for neither man from the show’s central love-triangle.
Instead of Bill or Eric, Sookie ended up with an unnamed and unseen suitor, played by stuntman Tim Eulich. Despite this completely being her character’s choice, and arguably a nice subversion to expectations, certain sections of the internet were left disappointed by the decision.
Showrunner Brian Buckner has stood to his guns, though, opting not to apologise. "I don’t think there was a...
- 8/29/2014
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
A Stephen King-inspired series is headed to TNT. The cable network is developing The Shop, a sequel to King’s 1980 bestseller Firestarter.
The drama centers on the insidious agency responsible for kidnapping and attempting to exploit the psychokinetic powers of a young girl named Charlie McGee in the original story. Now it’s 20 years later and Charlie has been tracked down by one of The Shop’s former members, Henry Talbot, who introduces her to a group of people with their own unique abilities. From the announcement: “It turns out The Shop is very much alive, bigger and badder than ever,...
The drama centers on the insidious agency responsible for kidnapping and attempting to exploit the psychokinetic powers of a young girl named Charlie McGee in the original story. Now it’s 20 years later and Charlie has been tracked down by one of The Shop’s former members, Henry Talbot, who introduces her to a group of people with their own unique abilities. From the announcement: “It turns out The Shop is very much alive, bigger and badder than ever,...
- 5/14/2014
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Odd List Andrew Blair 25 Apr 2014 - 06:29
They're despicable, smug and downright unpleasant. Andrew lines up his pick of 50 biggest unpleasant, sometimes heroic folk in cinema...
Nb: This article contains swearing and spoilers for numerous films. Bear in mind that it may be not safe for work, and if you haven't seen a film mentioned in a particular entry, do consider skipping to the next one.
Conflict drives drama. Unpleasant people create conflict. Thus, cinema is crammed with huge, provocative arseholes/assholes (we went with the latter on the headline, but now we're in the article, we're going more arse than ass). There are obviously too many to list, but we've provided you with a thought-provoking array of multi-faceted bell-endery. That said, feel free to copy and paste the phrase, "Nice list, but you forgot x" to save time when placing comments below! The 'nice' bit is not compulsory.
Incidentally,...
They're despicable, smug and downright unpleasant. Andrew lines up his pick of 50 biggest unpleasant, sometimes heroic folk in cinema...
Nb: This article contains swearing and spoilers for numerous films. Bear in mind that it may be not safe for work, and if you haven't seen a film mentioned in a particular entry, do consider skipping to the next one.
Conflict drives drama. Unpleasant people create conflict. Thus, cinema is crammed with huge, provocative arseholes/assholes (we went with the latter on the headline, but now we're in the article, we're going more arse than ass). There are obviously too many to list, but we've provided you with a thought-provoking array of multi-faceted bell-endery. That said, feel free to copy and paste the phrase, "Nice list, but you forgot x" to save time when placing comments below! The 'nice' bit is not compulsory.
Incidentally,...
- 4/24/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
“I have every single episode of every season of every Star Trek,” True Blood/Pacific Rim star Rob Kazinski told VH1 News earlier this summer. “I have every movie. I have original artwork. I have costumes. I’m a big fat guy who loves star trek stuck in … um, this body.” Well, he didn’t exactly sound too guilty about his so-called “guilty pleasure,” and he’s just one of the many celebrities who were eager to reveal their love for literal and figurative junk food.
“The Notebook gets me every time,” One Direction’s Niall Horan said. “And Marley and Me. The bottom lip goes!”
“Real Housewives,” answered Kristen Wiig. “That’s everybody’s guilty pleasure, but I watch it religiously.”
Mark Wahlberg let on that cookies and pasta are his evil treats. “Nothing that’s going to upset the tummy; I’m lactose intolerant.” Is that how he maintains those Marky Mark abs?...
“The Notebook gets me every time,” One Direction’s Niall Horan said. “And Marley and Me. The bottom lip goes!”
“Real Housewives,” answered Kristen Wiig. “That’s everybody’s guilty pleasure, but I watch it religiously.”
Mark Wahlberg let on that cookies and pasta are his evil treats. “Nothing that’s going to upset the tummy; I’m lactose intolerant.” Is that how he maintains those Marky Mark abs?...
- 8/30/2013
- by Sabrina Rojas Weiss
- TheFabLife - Movies
Rob Kazinsky, who plays "True Blood's" resident faerie/vampire Warlow, is anxious about how fans are going to react to the show's Season 6 finale, airing on Sunday.
"I'm nervous," Rob told Kit Hoover and guest co-host Alfonso Ribeiro on Wednesday's Access Hollywood Live, when asked if he was excited for fans to see the showdown. "There's a lot happening this Sunday, especially with Warlow and Sookie."
And the action will be even more surprising/provoking than Warlow and Sookie's [Anna ...
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"I'm nervous," Rob told Kit Hoover and guest co-host Alfonso Ribeiro on Wednesday's Access Hollywood Live, when asked if he was excited for fans to see the showdown. "There's a lot happening this Sunday, especially with Warlow and Sookie."
And the action will be even more surprising/provoking than Warlow and Sookie's [Anna ...
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- 8/14/2013
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Happy Thursday, y'all! While most of Digital Spy's TV team are getting ready to brave the nerd-tastic endurance test that is Comic-Con 2013, some of us have valiantly stayed behind to make sure all your telly queries are answered in our weekly Q&A.
Read on below for juicy deets on some of your favourite shows, and make sure you stick with DS in the coming days for all the Comic-Con goss on Doctor Who, Sherlock, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad and more...
Hi Tube Talk Q&A! Do we know why, apart from the first week, Channel 5 are debuting new The Walking Dead episodes on 5* on Sunday nights and then repeating them on the main channel Mondays/Tuesdays at midnight instead of the other way around? Is it due to low ratings as with Dallas or because of Big Brother?
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Read on below for juicy deets on some of your favourite shows, and make sure you stick with DS in the coming days for all the Comic-Con goss on Doctor Who, Sherlock, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad and more...
Hi Tube Talk Q&A! Do we know why, apart from the first week, Channel 5 are debuting new The Walking Dead episodes on 5* on Sunday nights and then repeating them on the main channel Mondays/Tuesdays at midnight instead of the other way around? Is it due to low ratings as with Dallas or because of Big Brother?
Hi mark27b (what happened to mark27a?) Thanks for...
- 7/18/2013
- Digital Spy
Who knew shaving could be so sexual?!On this week's episode of "True Blood," show newcomer Rob Kazinsky had a very intimate shaving scene with Ryan Kwanten during an erotically charged dream.And while it looked hot on camera, it was a totally different story behind the scenes.Check out the video above to see what Rob told toofab's Lawrence Yee about shooting the seductive scene at Tuesday night's "Pacific Rim" premiere. And, in case you missed it, watch the original video below: Kwanten wasn't the only one Rob was getting hot and heavy with this week though.He also had a serious makeout scene with Anna Paquin -- and not only did her husband/costar Stephen Moyer approve, he also watched while they were filming!"Steve was incredibly supportive and they're so secure in their relationship," Rob tells toofab. "After a quick conversation with him to make sure he was O.
- 7/10/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Plus, Rob teases a ‘very interesting relationship’ between Warlow and Bill.
The cat — or, rather, the fairy-vampire — is officially out of the bag! The July 7 episode of True Blood revealed that Ben (Rob Kazinsky), the fairy who’s been charming Sookie (Anna Paquin) since he arrived in Bon Temps earlier this season, is also Warlow, the centuries-old vampire that haunts Sookie’s nightmares. And Rob is the first to admit that, yeah, the characters’ relationship is a little complicated.
“Everything that Ben says to Sookie in the previous three episodes is true,” Rob tells Access Hollywood. “He is not faking how he feels. He is not faking what he has said. … However, coming and meeting a woman and saying, ‘Hi! We’re meant to get married. I killed your parents. I’m a vampire,’ is not gonna go down as planned.”
Is Warlow A ‘Good Guy’?
Rob certainly thinks so!
The cat — or, rather, the fairy-vampire — is officially out of the bag! The July 7 episode of True Blood revealed that Ben (Rob Kazinsky), the fairy who’s been charming Sookie (Anna Paquin) since he arrived in Bon Temps earlier this season, is also Warlow, the centuries-old vampire that haunts Sookie’s nightmares. And Rob is the first to admit that, yeah, the characters’ relationship is a little complicated.
“Everything that Ben says to Sookie in the previous three episodes is true,” Rob tells Access Hollywood. “He is not faking how he feels. He is not faking what he has said. … However, coming and meeting a woman and saying, ‘Hi! We’re meant to get married. I killed your parents. I’m a vampire,’ is not gonna go down as planned.”
Is Warlow A ‘Good Guy’?
Rob certainly thinks so!
- 7/8/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Ah, Lgbt Pride – that sun-dappled, magical month when dance clubs grow wheels and rove about the city dropping go-go boys like dandruff, Lgbt-aligned politicians become local heroes, and rainbows make more touchdowns than Jerry Rice. (Yes, I had to look that up.)
As we take to the streets to celebrate the diversity, strength and impressive midriffs of our community, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the Lgbt entertainment that makes me proud to be gay. You know – the kind of show or artist or movie where, when it’s brought up in casual mixed conversation, you can’t Wait to tell everyone that there’s a gay person behind it.
It’s an odd list, and it’s probably one that no one other than me would come up with. But that’s what makes each of us a uniquely beautiful snowflake, right? I’d love to hear what talented artists,...
As we take to the streets to celebrate the diversity, strength and impressive midriffs of our community, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the Lgbt entertainment that makes me proud to be gay. You know – the kind of show or artist or movie where, when it’s brought up in casual mixed conversation, you can’t Wait to tell everyone that there’s a gay person behind it.
It’s an odd list, and it’s probably one that no one other than me would come up with. But that’s what makes each of us a uniquely beautiful snowflake, right? I’d love to hear what talented artists,...
- 6/26/2013
- by Brian Juergens
- The Backlot
It's going to be a big summer for British hunk Rob Kazinsky, who makes his "True Blood" debut this Sunday as Ben, a potential new love interest for single Sookie Stackhouse.
"Ben is the male equivalent of Sookie," Rob told AccessHollywood.com about his new role on the pulpy Sunday night HBO show. "Like her, he is a fairy hybrid. Like her, he is ostracized from society and [has never ...
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"Ben is the male equivalent of Sookie," Rob told AccessHollywood.com about his new role on the pulpy Sunday night HBO show. "Like her, he is a fairy hybrid. Like her, he is ostracized from society and [has never ...
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- 6/21/2013
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
HBO has dropped 22 brand new photos from Season 6 of "True Blood."
The pics feature returning stars Alexander Skarsgard as Eric Northman and Kristin Bauer van Straten as Pam, covered in blood, as well as an unbloody Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton (he, of course ended Season 5 drenched in it).
Other shots show newcomers to the franchise, including Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Nicole Wright, Rutger Hauer as Niall Brigant, Rob Kazinksky as Ben Flynn, Arliss Howard as Governor Truman Burrell and Amelia Rose Blaire as Willa Burrell.
Photos: 'True Blood' Season 6: All The New Photos!
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The pics feature returning stars Alexander Skarsgard as Eric Northman and Kristin Bauer van Straten as Pam, covered in blood, as well as an unbloody Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton (he, of course ended Season 5 drenched in it).
Other shots show newcomers to the franchise, including Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Nicole Wright, Rutger Hauer as Niall Brigant, Rob Kazinksky as Ben Flynn, Arliss Howard as Governor Truman Burrell and Amelia Rose Blaire as Willa Burrell.
Photos: 'True Blood' Season 6: All The New Photos!
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- 5/10/2013
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Dark Horse Comics closed out the 2013 C2E2 by announcing five more upcoming projects that should be of interest to genre fans, in particular Witch Hunt, The Occultist, and Itty Bitty Hellboy.
Witch Hunt comes to us from Victor Gischler and Juan Ferreyra while The Occultist heralds the return of Tim Seeley. Itty Bitty Hellboy is by Eisner winners Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, and Donny Cates and Mark Reznicek's Buzzkill promises lots of boozin' and bruisin'. Last but not least, the more perverted among you should enjoy the hell out of Alex de Campi's Grindhouse: Doors Open at Midnight.
Read on for the details and artwork, and for more info on the 2013 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), which ran this weekend at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, visit C2E2.com.
From the Dark Horse Press Releases:
Witch Hunt
From the minds of Victor Gischler (Punisher Max,...
Witch Hunt comes to us from Victor Gischler and Juan Ferreyra while The Occultist heralds the return of Tim Seeley. Itty Bitty Hellboy is by Eisner winners Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, and Donny Cates and Mark Reznicek's Buzzkill promises lots of boozin' and bruisin'. Last but not least, the more perverted among you should enjoy the hell out of Alex de Campi's Grindhouse: Doors Open at Midnight.
Read on for the details and artwork, and for more info on the 2013 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), which ran this weekend at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, visit C2E2.com.
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Witch Hunt
From the minds of Victor Gischler (Punisher Max,...
- 4/28/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Ross and Rachel. Carrie and Big. Clair and Cliff. Ricky and Lucy. These are just a few of the iconic pairings competing for the chance to be EW’s “Greatest TV Couple of All Time.” Check out our full bracket here and vote in the polls below to determine who will move on to the next round. Now for the 16 couples in our “I Thought Our Story Was Epic” conference.
George and Weezy, The Jeffersons vs. June and Ward, Leave It To Beaver
Bobby and Pamela, Dallas vs. Darrin and Samantha, Bewitched
Bob and Emily, The Bob Newhart Show (*We...
George and Weezy, The Jeffersons vs. June and Ward, Leave It To Beaver
Bobby and Pamela, Dallas vs. Darrin and Samantha, Bewitched
Bob and Emily, The Bob Newhart Show (*We...
- 3/31/2013
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
Robert Pattinson beat Vampire Diaries Ian Somerhalder for hottest Vampire Of 2012. As previously reported, Hollywood Life ran a new contest called the "Hottest Vampire of 2012," and it involved major stars like Twilight Saga main man Robert Pattinson and Vampire Diaries front man Ian Somerhalder against a slew of other strong competitors. They included: Stephen Moyer of True Blood, Paul Wesley of Vampire Diaries,Kellan Lutz of Twilight Saga,Alexander Skarsgard of True Blood, Joseph Morgan of Vampire Diaries,Jackson Rathbone of Twilight Saga, Daniel Gillies of Vampire Diaries,and Matthew Davis of Vampire Diaries. However,through it all, Robert Pattinson's Edward Cullen character emerged victorious,taking home 59 percent of the votes as Twilight Saga fans still take up the market share when it comes vampire fandom,no doubt about it. However,on the other end of the spectrum, Vampire Diaries Nina Dobrev did beat out Twilight Saga hottie Kristen Stewart as hottest vamp chick.
- 12/30/2012
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
New Faerie guy arriving,may seduce Sookie & more in this new True Blood season 6 spoiler tease. Recently, TV Line dropped a new spoiler teaser for the upcoming True Blood season 6,and it sounds pretty interesting as it involves a possible new love interest for Sookie amidst all the madness that's already going on. The show is bringing on a new faerie by the name of Ben,and he''ll be played by English actor Rob Kazinsky. Ben is described as a highly charismatic faerie who takes a liking to Sookie (and vice-versa) and helps Sookie and Jason delve deeper into the mystery of their parents’ murders. Rob's acting credits includes roles in Eastenders and Brothers & Sisters,so lets welcome him aboard. Also ,he's been cast as a regular, so he won't get killed off anytime soon. In related news,another character named Macklyn is arriving,who is a mysterious and...
- 11/18/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Birthday shoutouts go to (belatedly) Ryan Gosling, who turned 32 yesterday, Whoopi Goldberg is 57, Chris Noth is 58, Jimmy Kimmel is 45, and Gerard Butler is 43.If you haven't already, please take a look at our 2012 Hot In Hollywood post, and list your choices for nominees! You have until November 19th.Supreme Court Pushes Date of Prop. 8 Announcement to November 30th. Modern Family star Ty Burrell will play Bill Hader's love interest in the upcoming indie comedy The Skeleton Twins. "Burrell will play Hader's former high school teacher and lover. His clandestine romance with Milo (Hader's character) got him fired and led him to hide his sexual orientation, as he's now a married and closeted book store clerk."Eric Himan: To the Lady Who Couldn't Watch Two Men Kiss During Cloud Atlas.In ratings news, Partners ... well, it "sustained the steepest week-to-week drop of any Monday program, falling 14 percent in the demo...
- 11/13/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Robert Pattinson ditched Kristen Stewart to hang with beautiful celeb chicks last night. Last night,October 27th, Twilight Saga main dude Robert Pattinson left his lady love Kristen Stewart behind at ,only God knows where, to kick it with big name celebrity chicks and guys at the 2012 Art & Film Gala. He was dressed to majorly impress in a sharp suit and tie ensemble. Apparently,it was a surprise visit from the star. According to sources, the shindig took place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Top celeb ladies that were on hand,included: Cameron Diaz,Amy Adams, former True Blood hottie Evan Rachel Wood, Minka Kelly, Amber Heard, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Salma Hayek with her billionaire hubby Francois-Henri Pinault, Jennifer Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux, Drew Barrymore and her husband, Will Kopelman. It didn't stop there. The top guys in Hollywood showed up as well. They included: Chris Evans,...
- 10/28/2012
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Exclusive: After 17 years as a UTA TV lit and packaging agent and 3 years running Ed Bernero’s ABC Studios-based production company, Rob Kim is taking on a new gig that combines representation and producing. Kim has joined management firm Untitled Entertainment as manager/producer. He will serve as a literary and talent manager, and will also help set up and run the firm’s new television production arm. Untitled is launching a TV production division to complement its strong TV management business. The unit will develop both scripted and non-scripted projects geared toward the company’s roster of talent. “We are very excited to bring someone of Rob’s level of experience and expertise on board,” said Untitled partner Jason Weinberg. “His skill set, relationships, and knowledge of the business, not only make him an immediate and valuable asset to our clients, but the perfect fit to help grow our presence in television.
- 9/8/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
These days everyone's still talking about that damn 50 Shades of Grey book. Personally, I never understood the big deal. Nearly every novel has sex in it, right?
Nevertheless, I forced myself to read all three books. Don't get me wrong, the first one or two sex scenes were intriguing I guess, but they are basically repeated every 10 pages. For the next two books. Over and over. Gets old.
I guess it doesn't bother anyone else because even celebrities can't stop talking about it. Some are dying to land the lead roles of Christian Grey and Ana Steele in the film adaptation and who can blame them? With the amount of money the books are making, it's franchise gold.
Who should play Christian Grey? Vote now!
Sigh. Check out who's saying what:
Ian Somerhalder
"I absolutely would be up for that. I have the book and I just started reading it.
Nevertheless, I forced myself to read all three books. Don't get me wrong, the first one or two sex scenes were intriguing I guess, but they are basically repeated every 10 pages. For the next two books. Over and over. Gets old.
I guess it doesn't bother anyone else because even celebrities can't stop talking about it. Some are dying to land the lead roles of Christian Grey and Ana Steele in the film adaptation and who can blame them? With the amount of money the books are making, it's franchise gold.
Who should play Christian Grey? Vote now!
Sigh. Check out who's saying what:
Ian Somerhalder
"I absolutely would be up for that. I have the book and I just started reading it.
- 8/10/2012
- by Sharon Tharp
- Celebsology
These days everyone's still talking about that damn 50 Shades of Grey book. Personally, I never understood the big deal. Nearly every novel has sex in it, right?
Nevertheless, I forced myself to read all three books. Don't get me wrong, the first one or two sex scenes were intriguing I guess, but they are basically repeated every 10 pages. For the next two books. Over and over. Gets old.
I guess it doesn't bother anyone else because even celebrities can't stop talking about it. Some are dying to land the lead roles of Christian Grey and Ana Steele in the film adaptation and who can blame them? With the amount of money the books are making, it's franchise gold.
Who should play Christian Grey? Vote now!
Sigh. Check out who's saying what:
Ian Somerhalder
"I absolutely would be up for that. I have the book and I just started reading it.
Nevertheless, I forced myself to read all three books. Don't get me wrong, the first one or two sex scenes were intriguing I guess, but they are basically repeated every 10 pages. For the next two books. Over and over. Gets old.
I guess it doesn't bother anyone else because even celebrities can't stop talking about it. Some are dying to land the lead roles of Christian Grey and Ana Steele in the film adaptation and who can blame them? With the amount of money the books are making, it's franchise gold.
Who should play Christian Grey? Vote now!
Sigh. Check out who's saying what:
Ian Somerhalder
"I absolutely would be up for that. I have the book and I just started reading it.
- 8/10/2012
- by Sharon Tharp
- Filmology
Summer is the perfect time for our favorite celebrities to hit the beach. It’s also a perfect time for us to admire their amazing beach bodies. In honor of the hottest season of the year, Ology has decided to list our Top 20 Male & Female Beach Bodies. Here are the gorgeous guys that made numbers 20-11. Keep reading to see if you agree!
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Hugh Jackman
Ranking: 20
Why He’s Hot: In addition to his sexy Australian accent, Hugh’s toned body makes him the total package. The triple threat is still one of the hottest dads in Hollywood, and has kept active and fit well into his 40s. Even though he plays The Wolverine in the X-Men sequel, we don’t mind the hair.
What He’s Up To This Summer: The hunky actor has...
| Related: Ology's Top 20 Female Celebrity Beach Bodies |
| Related: Ology's Top 20 Male Celebrity Beach Bodies (Part 2) |
Hugh Jackman
Ranking: 20
Why He’s Hot: In addition to his sexy Australian accent, Hugh’s toned body makes him the total package. The triple threat is still one of the hottest dads in Hollywood, and has kept active and fit well into his 40s. Even though he plays The Wolverine in the X-Men sequel, we don’t mind the hair.
What He’s Up To This Summer: The hunky actor has...
- 7/26/2012
- by Victoria Garcia
- Celebsology
As our Comic-Con coverage wraps up and our intrepid reporters/fangirls Kate Spencer and Sabrina Rojas Weiss take a much-deserved nap, we’d like to take a minute to recap our very favorite interviews and press conferences via easily-consumable and definitely-hypotizing GIFs. From Aaron Paul‘s teeth, to Kristen Stewart digging a hole for herself, to our one and only Khaleesi, the star-filled convention was chock full of hilarious and heartthrobbing moments.
11. Rob Zombie & Kristen Stewart: BFFs (Well, Kind Of)
Leave it to Professional KStew Fangirl Kate to get Rob Zombie to chat about his pal Kristen Stewart.
10. Vampire Diaries Alum Matt Davis Charmed, Chatted About Cult
Davis waxed nostalgic on his Vampire Diaries “family” but said he’s excited for his less expendable lead role in the CW’s new drama, Cult.
9. Lady Stark Talked Lady Power
Game of Thrones actress Michelle Fairley praised the show’s not-so-delicate women.
11. Rob Zombie & Kristen Stewart: BFFs (Well, Kind Of)
Leave it to Professional KStew Fangirl Kate to get Rob Zombie to chat about his pal Kristen Stewart.
10. Vampire Diaries Alum Matt Davis Charmed, Chatted About Cult
Davis waxed nostalgic on his Vampire Diaries “family” but said he’s excited for his less expendable lead role in the CW’s new drama, Cult.
9. Lady Stark Talked Lady Power
Game of Thrones actress Michelle Fairley praised the show’s not-so-delicate women.
- 7/16/2012
- by Lauren Olson
- TheFabLife - Movies
Believe it or not, Comic-Con is upon us in less than a week. That means you only have a few days left to plan your geek-out strategy of choice. Which panels are you going to? Which exclusives are you picking up? In essence, what are you pumped for?
For me, it's all about television this year, as I already made clear on MTV Movies Blog. I'm as excited to learn more about "Iron Man 3" and the future of the Marvel movie universe as the next guy, but I'm really dying to see what the "Fringe," "Game of Thrones" and "Breaking Bad" teams have lined up for their fans, too.
And if you're a "Walking Dead" fan, this year should be nuts. The 100th issue of the comic book hits during Comic-Con, there's going to be an obstacle course at nearby Petco Park, and, oh yeah, a little something about...
For me, it's all about television this year, as I already made clear on MTV Movies Blog. I'm as excited to learn more about "Iron Man 3" and the future of the Marvel movie universe as the next guy, but I'm really dying to see what the "Fringe," "Game of Thrones" and "Breaking Bad" teams have lined up for their fans, too.
And if you're a "Walking Dead" fan, this year should be nuts. The 100th issue of the comic book hits during Comic-Con, there's going to be an obstacle course at nearby Petco Park, and, oh yeah, a little something about...
- 7/6/2012
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
Comic-Con 2012 is rapidly approaching, and you know what that means: wish lists! Everyone on the MTV Movies team is pumped for a whole host of panels and events this year, but if I'm being honest, it's not the big screen that has me most excited. I'm keeping my eye firmly on the television panels, where "Fringe" will have its last-ever Comic-Con presence; "Game of Thrones" will tease us for season three in all of its gut-wrenching glory; and, if we're all good little boys and girls, we'll get a taste of the sweet blue stuff that is "Breaking Bad." (If that panel shows even an iota of the season five premiere's cold open, I guarantee that people will go up in smoke quicker than Tuco Salamanca's drug den.)
But that's just what I'm looking forward to at Comic-Con this year. Keep reading to find out what all of our friends...
But that's just what I'm looking forward to at Comic-Con this year. Keep reading to find out what all of our friends...
- 7/6/2012
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Movies Blog
Sure, the beach, barbecues and vacations are nice for the general population, but we pop culture junkies know that the best part of summer is San Diego Comic-Con. All the fun kicks off on July 12, and we're getting ready to head back to the West Coast to keep you in the loop on what you can expect from some of the hottest upcoming movies.
Our own Executive Editor Kevin Polowy is eager to trek to 2012 Comic-Con to see how Martin Freeman and friends measure up to Hobbits past (get it? Short joke.), hear how many times Quentin Tarantino uses the word "awesome" over the course of the one-hour "Django Unchained" panel (over/under: 16), and once again gorge on those disgustingly delicious Mexican egg rolls at that one place on 1st Ave (Mexican egg rolls!).
Whether you plan on wearing your best Iron Man costume at home or show it off at the Con,...
Our own Executive Editor Kevin Polowy is eager to trek to 2012 Comic-Con to see how Martin Freeman and friends measure up to Hobbits past (get it? Short joke.), hear how many times Quentin Tarantino uses the word "awesome" over the course of the one-hour "Django Unchained" panel (over/under: 16), and once again gorge on those disgustingly delicious Mexican egg rolls at that one place on 1st Ave (Mexican egg rolls!).
Whether you plan on wearing your best Iron Man costume at home or show it off at the Con,...
- 7/6/2012
- by NextMovie Staff
- NextMovie
This week on TVOlogy, Summer TV Preview Week gives you an exclusive look at five of our favorite returning series. Here, Terron R. Moore discusses how Suits became USA's hit of the year, and how the season 2 premiere pushes it even further towards being one of the best shows on TV.
Summer TV Preview Week
True Blood (Monday) | Suits (Tuesday) | Futurama (Wednesday)
Awkward. (Thursday) | Degrassi (Friday)
The storybook bromance is no longer a fabled thing: the resurgence of boys lovin’ boys bein’ boys dates as far back as the days of Jackass, where an early-2000s ragtag gang of misfits came together to spend hours hot gluing each other’s nutsacks and sloshing poo all over one another. But in between the pranks and guffaws, there was a determined coda: shows centered around male relationships can be just as fun—if not more interesting and infinitely more hilarious—than male-female...
Summer TV Preview Week
True Blood (Monday) | Suits (Tuesday) | Futurama (Wednesday)
Awkward. (Thursday) | Degrassi (Friday)
The storybook bromance is no longer a fabled thing: the resurgence of boys lovin’ boys bein’ boys dates as far back as the days of Jackass, where an early-2000s ragtag gang of misfits came together to spend hours hot gluing each other’s nutsacks and sloshing poo all over one another. But in between the pranks and guffaws, there was a determined coda: shows centered around male relationships can be just as fun—if not more interesting and infinitely more hilarious—than male-female...
- 6/12/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- TVology
This week on TVOlogy, Summer TV Preview Week gives you an exclusive look at five of our favorite returning series. Here, Terron R. Moore discusses how Suits became USA's hit of the year, and how the season 2 premiere pushes it even further towards being one of the best shows on TV.
Summer TV Preview Week
True Blood (Monday) | Suits (Tuesday) | Futurama (Wednesday)
Awkward. (Thursday) | Degrassi (Friday)
The storybook bromance is no longer a fabled thing: the resurgence of boys lovin’ boys bein’ boys dates as far back as the days of Jackass, where an early-2000s ragtag gang of misfits came together to spend hours hot gluing each other’s nutsacks and sloshing poo all over one another. But in between the pranks and guffaws, there was a determined coda: shows centered around male relationships can be just as fun—if not more interesting and infinitely more hilarious—than male-female...
Summer TV Preview Week
True Blood (Monday) | Suits (Tuesday) | Futurama (Wednesday)
Awkward. (Thursday) | Degrassi (Friday)
The storybook bromance is no longer a fabled thing: the resurgence of boys lovin’ boys bein’ boys dates as far back as the days of Jackass, where an early-2000s ragtag gang of misfits came together to spend hours hot gluing each other’s nutsacks and sloshing poo all over one another. But in between the pranks and guffaws, there was a determined coda: shows centered around male relationships can be just as fun—if not more interesting and infinitely more hilarious—than male-female...
- 6/12/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- TVology
Rob Kardashian has a dream. He doesn’t just want to make socks. He wants to change the way we think about socks. In last night’s episode of Kooling Off With the Kardashians, Rob returned to Los Angeles after a month of scouting out manufacturers in England, which as we all know is the home of many of the world’s great sock factories. Now, this is just a hypothesis based on extensive research, but I assume that Rob™ Brand Socks all come in different shades of neon. They’re emblazoned with conflict diamonds and Yukon gold dust and...
- 5/29/2012
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
This week, I Hate Being Single concludes its stellar first season, SNL‘s Fred Armisen proves he’s a decent drummer, expensive tech gadgets go up in flames for no particular reason, and much more!
I Hate Being Single | In this hilarious two-part season finale, Rob joins a man cult where dudes in scarves and hoodies are taught how to live in a “sea of uncommitted bliss.” We can’t wait to see more from Rob Michael Hugel.
Jan | This soap-y web series features Sideways’ Virginia Madsen as a renown photographer-slash-horrible boss to title character Jan (Catlin Gerard), with True Blood...
I Hate Being Single | In this hilarious two-part season finale, Rob joins a man cult where dudes in scarves and hoodies are taught how to live in a “sea of uncommitted bliss.” We can’t wait to see more from Rob Michael Hugel.
Jan | This soap-y web series features Sideways’ Virginia Madsen as a renown photographer-slash-horrible boss to title character Jan (Catlin Gerard), with True Blood...
- 5/23/2012
- by Sheryl Rothmuller
- TVLine.com
Robert Pattinson,Kristen Stewart entered in sexiest real life vampire couple contest. Recently, Hollywood Life has put on another celebrity contest,and this time,it's for the sexiest real life vampire couple contest. Basically,it's for the actors and actresses,who have taken their TV romance offscreen,and into their real,everyday lives. Of course, Twilight Saga superstars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are at the top of this list. However,they are facing some pretty stiff competition,facing off against Vampire Diaries Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev and True Blood's Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer. It is tough competition,but obviously, not in quantity,so you're only left with three choices. I personally think the Twihards will push Rob and K-Stew into the winner's circle. The winner is,once again,being decided by their readers' votes. You can cast your vote by clicking the red Hollywood Life link...
- 5/6/2012
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Ian Somerhalder and Alexander Skarsgard both interested in movie adaptation of E.L. James' saucy romance novel.
By Fallon Prinzivalli
"Fifty Shades of Grey" book cover
Photo: The Writer's Coffee Shop
The literary world was flipped upside down recently when E.L. James' novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" became a New York Times best-seller. The erotic tales of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele are nothing new — saucy romance novels are published all the time. What caught the attention of readers everywhere was that the characters weren't entirely figments of James' imagination. The story actually started out as "Twilight" fan fiction, with Grey representing the sullen vampire Edward Cullen and Steele the timid Bella Swan.
For those of you who haven't secretly downloaded the guilty-pleasure novel on your Kindle, here's the gist: College graduate Ana Steele encounters Christian Grey, a savvy businessman with a need for domination and love of bondage who captivates her attention.
By Fallon Prinzivalli
"Fifty Shades of Grey" book cover
Photo: The Writer's Coffee Shop
The literary world was flipped upside down recently when E.L. James' novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" became a New York Times best-seller. The erotic tales of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele are nothing new — saucy romance novels are published all the time. What caught the attention of readers everywhere was that the characters weren't entirely figments of James' imagination. The story actually started out as "Twilight" fan fiction, with Grey representing the sullen vampire Edward Cullen and Steele the timid Bella Swan.
For those of you who haven't secretly downloaded the guilty-pleasure novel on your Kindle, here's the gist: College graduate Ana Steele encounters Christian Grey, a savvy businessman with a need for domination and love of bondage who captivates her attention.
- 5/2/2012
- MTV Movie News
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