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Pushing Daisies Creator Bryan Fuller: My Fave Five of 2009
22 December 2009 1:30 PM, PST
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Time now for another Fave Five list, this time from one of TV's most original and prolific voices: Bryan Fuller. After the jump, the former Star Trek writer and creator of such critically acclaimed (and sometimes tragically short-lived) series as Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, and Pushing Daisies shares the five pop culture moments that sent him into warp drive in 2009.
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Is Heroes Coming To An End?
4 December 2009 3:48 PM, PST
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The cancellation that everyone has been speculating for the past 2 years may finally be upon us as the end may finally be near for our (used to be) favorite Heroes. Word is that everyone connected to the show expects the season to be the show’s last (makes this season’s title, “Redemption” seem like an ironic joke, huh?).
Said a source close to the show;
“Everyone is expecting this to be the last season. The cast, the crew, everyone.”
Not only is the entire production betting on the series ending, but main characters are now being cast in other shows. Our favorite geneticist, Mohinder Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) has already been cast in the upcoming pilot (featuring a former Doctor Who) Rex Is Not My Lawyer – meanwhile, Dr. Suresh’s presence has been scarce this season, which doesn’t speak well for the future of the show.
While nobody could
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- Anthony Ocasio
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The Vampire Diaries' Jasmine Guy and Katerina Graham Discuss Spoilers, Dance and Prince Proteges
19 November 2009 1:25 PM, PST
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Vampires may hog the zeitgeist at the moment thanks to the fanaticism for Twilight and True Blood, but two cast members of the immensely popular CW hit drama The Vampire Diaries bring allure to the age-old TV favorite of witchcraft. Jasmine Guy, who thrilled us for six seasons as fussy southerner Whitley Gilbert-Wayne on A Different World and two seasons on Showtime's underrated Dead Like Me, and newcomer Katerina Graham play a grandmother and granddaughter connected by their eerie abilities. Movieline caught up with the duo to discuss Vampire Diaries's Atlanta HQ, how viewers can survive during the show's hiatus, and the parts in the upcoming Soul Train movie that they're willing to take.
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Gayheart, Dane confirm pregnancy
13 November 2009 2:52 PM, PST
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Actress Rebecca Gayheart and spouse Eric Dane have announced that they are expecting their first child. Gayheart, known for her work in Noxema commercials and Showtime's Dead Like Me, told In Touch Weekly that she and Dane have always wanted to be parents. "I think Eric is going to be a wonderful dad, and hopefully I'll be a good (more)
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As Dollhouse disappears from TV, what other hitmakers' shows have been axed?
10 November 2009 11:12 AM, PST
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Joss Whedon show has been taken off air – for now at least – and looks unlikely to be back for a third season
Usually we'd have an episode-by-episode review of Dollhouse up at this point in the week. But not today – because it's disappeared from both UK and Us the schedules.
The fact that the latest show from Joss Whedon - who has Buffy, Angel and, Firefly among his credits - is missing comes as a disappointment (if not a shock) to its most ardent fans. While Dollhouse will have the chance to finish its Us TV run in December, and presumably its UK run not long after, that still asks a lot of viewers.
Problems with the show came after Fox in the Us decided the audience figures weren't strong enough - it has been in a notoriously difficult Friday night slot - and so for the duration of November
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Will TV’s ‘Millennium’ Become a Movie?
20 October 2009 11:00 AM, PDT
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Roland Emmerich is getting a lot of attention right now for his upcoming end-of-the-world-blow-absolutely-everything-up movie 2012. I’ll admit it, I’m a fan of Emmerich’s work, especially the ones in which he gives us unprecedented levels of destruction. Honestly, 2012 makes The Day After Tomorrow look like a warm up.
However, there was a television show that prophesied about the end of the world long before Emmerich planned the wanton destruction in 2012. The show was Millennium, created by The X-Files visionary Chris Carter. The show followed Frank Black (Lance Henrikson) as an ex- FBI agent with the ability to see into the minds of killers and track them down.
All this while dealing with the enigmatic Millennium group who tried to prevent the world from coming to an apocalyptic end in the year 2000 (hence the name). The show was pretty dark for its time but brilliant all the same. So brilliant it was inevitably canceled.
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‘Smallville’ Announces Justice Society Casting
20 October 2009 9:00 AM, PDT
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Superstar comic writer Geoff Johns is returning to the Smallville set this January, penning an episode which introduces the Justice Society of America to the long-running CW show.
Late last night, IGN revealed who will be playing the three members from the Jsa appearing on the show, most of whom are Stargate alums. Hawkman will be played by Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson of Stargate fame), Brent Stait (Stargate Atlantis) will play Doctor Fate, and newcomer Britt Irvin will play Stargirl. Johns created Stargirl in the pages of the Jsa comic that he helped relaunch with FlashFoward co-creator David Goyer.
Previously, Johns wrote for the show last season, introducing the Legion of Superheroes. Currently, Johns is consulting producer on the Flash movie and is co-writing the screenplay with Jonny Quest writer Dan Mazeau. He’s also a producer on the Adult Swim show Titan Maximum which is brought to us by the guys behind Robot Chicken.
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'The Pro' Creators Want Sarah Silverman (Or Ellen Muth) For Live-Action Adaptation's Lead Role
12 October 2009 12:12 PM, PDT
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Longtime artistic collaborators Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner recently weighed in with their preferred actress to portray the lead character in “The Pro,” a proposed live-action adaptation of their 2002 graphic novel with writer Garth Ennis.
“The Pro”—a comedy which follows the misadventures of a prostitute who gains superpowers and reluctantly joins a superteam—has been in development as a potential animated series for several years. While a “killer demo” has reportedly been produced, the series itself has not found a home.
Over on his blog, Palmiotti revealed that the creative team is now considering “The Pro” as a potential live-action project. He also had a surprising casting choice for the lead character.
“My first and favorite candidate is Sarah Silverman,” Palmiotti explained. “First off, she is funny as hell and I think has the right attitude. Second, she can act...which is important for this to work and last,
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Showtime Announces Animated ‘Dexter’
10 October 2009 7:41 AM, PDT
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Are you one of the 1.5 million viewers that tuned in for the fourth season premiere of Dexter? Do you want more stories of your favorite serial killer, but tired of waiting between in week? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions above, then Showtime has something you just might like. Cue the announcement of their new animated web series, Dexter: Early Cuts, that will premiere Sunday, October 25 on Sho.com.
Presented in a similar styling to Warner Bros. recent motion comics, Dexter: Early Cuts will cover all new, never before told, stories from three of Dexter’s previous “victims.” The series will be total twelve episodes (one each week) with each victim receiving four, one to two minute episodes.
The people who will be the focus of Dexter’s justice have been announced as:
Alex Timmons - A corrupt Gulf War veteran recently acquitted of murder.
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- Anthony Ocasio
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[TV] Ghost Whisperer: The Fourth Season
4 October 2009 7:00 AM, PDT
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Ghost Whisperer banks on the viewer's belief in the redemptive power of good deeds and the talent of the busty Jennifer Love Hewitt. If four seasons down with a fifth one under way is any indication, the series has a definite following. And, considering the test of loyalty the fourth season poses to its fans, the fact that it didn't spin out and lose its fans after killing off one its main characters says a lot for the show's future. Either way, what you get when you tune in to Ghost Whisperer falls somewhere in between Dead Like Me and the 2008 film Ghost Town: a woman can converse with ghosts and help them complete their "unfinished business" (thanks Casper) so they can pass into the Light (a blatant representation of heaven).
This may be one of the few seasons of a show where jumping in without any foreknowledge of
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- Lex Walker
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New Smallville Season 9 Clip: ‘Zod’
25 September 2009 3:15 PM, PDT
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General Zod is one of those characters that has an interesting back story in the Superman franchise. The character was originally created in 1961 by Roger Bernstein and George Papp, but didn’t become remotely as popular as when portrayed by Terence Stamp in Superman I & II. Since then, each reincarnation of the character has only been a monument to that role. Until now, that is.
Callum Blue has been added to this season’s cast of Smallville as the general who was sentenced to the Phantom Zone after attempting to rebel against his Kryptonian government. He was released at the end of the last season, and looks to be building his own army already in tonight’s premiere.
Blue comes from the popular Showtime series Dead Like Me, so he’s no stranger to the world of fantasy. The irony of the in-place Smallville cast is that Terence Stamp is
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Fall 2009 TV: Premiering Tonight - Sept. 25
25 September 2009 1:59 PM, PDT
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Ghost Whisperer, Law & Order, Smallville, Dollhouse, Medium & Numb3rs are all returning tonight… and then we have the premiere of a Fox comedy with a retired football player?
Friday hasn’t been this popular for television since ABC was in its hay-day with Tgif and Boy Meets World (Feeny!). With seven hours of new and returning programming stuffed into a three hour block, you’re either going to have to make some tough decisions on what to watch, or be a DVR master.
Let’s take a look at tonight’s lineup.
What’s New?
8:00 Pm
Fox - Brothers: “Pilot/House Rules & Anniversary”
(one hour special)
Mike Trainor seemingly has it all - he’s a good-looking, wealthy and recently retired NFL player living the high life in New York City. With one phone call from his mom, Adele, Mike’s life changes in an instant. He comes home
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- Anthony Ocasio
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Smallville premiere clips: Clark gets dark, Zod raises an army
24 September 2009 4:06 PM, PDT
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Smallville can probably expect a big drop in viewership now that The CW has moved it to Friday nights, but fans won't want to miss this week's premiere to see the show move closer to Superman territory than ever before.
Friday's season opener finds Clark doing super good deeds, but he's also growing dark and distant from his friends, especially Chloe, who asks him for a very, very big favor. But Clark does manage to make some time for Lois, who - surprise! - needs a bit of rescuing after returning from her time-traveling trip.
And then there's Zod. In one of the clips below, Dead Like Me's Callum Blue does his best Terrence Stamp impression - and it's a pretty good one - while attempting to raise up an army full of ripped soldiers in tight outfits.
Head after the jump to watch the clips.Continue reading Smallville premiere clips: Clark gets dark,
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Jasmine Guy To Put A Spell On "The Vampire Diaries"
21 September 2009 1:35 PM, PDT
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Since The Vampire Diaries' Bonnie is quickly becoming my favorite character on the show, this casting news made my day…
According to TV Guide, Jasmine Guy (A Different World, Dead Like Me) has been cast as Bonnie's constantly aforementioned grandmother, who seems like a walking rolodex of the occult. I know you are going "Wait! If they are casting Jasmine Guy as a grandmother, what does that say about my age?!?!" In other words, is the casting a slap in the face of the 47-year old actress? Well according to TVFanatic.com and TV Guide Magazine, the show's producer, Kevin Williamson (Scream, Dawson's Creek), says that by having bewitching powers, you have the ability to prolong your age. TVFanatic.com also reports that Guy's character will be a local college professor and her class subject will be the occult.
Guy's first appearance is scheduled to be in the fourth episode of the series,
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Neil Patrick Harris Returns Emmys To Glory
21 September 2009 7:28 AM, PDT
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After an amazing job hosting the Tony Awards this past June, Neil Patrick Harris was tapped to host The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
How was he?
Yet again, pretty amazing. It seems as if he elevated the entire production to another level.
When the show first started and Neil came out singing, I have to be honest, I really didn’t enjoy it. I thought that while Neil has an amazing voice, the song just wasn’t anything great. Especially when compared to everything else that would happen during the course of the night.
Still, I didn’t give up hope. I love Neil Patrick Harris (Nph) and knew that ultimately he would do a great job. His background in acting, magic and Broadway created this perfect Doogie Howser showman. He didn’t disappoint. His jokes were great. His delivery was casual, but cool. I honestly believe that everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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'Smallville' and the Word of Zod
15 September 2009 11:00 PM, PDT
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A few more days before the premiere of season 9 of Smallville and we're all ready to throw ourselves before the great Zod. It's not simply because he's one epic villain in the comic-book universe; it's also because the guy's going to be portrayed by actor Callum Blue.
I became familiar with him while watching Bryan Fuller's canceled series Dead Like Me, but apparently Callum Blue's more famous than I thought. He was already collecting souls on that series, could he be doing the same on this CW show? Perhaps, but he won't be spilling the beans too much until the new season airs.
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Pushing Daisies’ Bryan Fuller Talks New NBC Projects; Collaborating with Bryan Singer on Sellevision
10 September 2009 9:37 AM, PDT
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Last I wrote about venerable TV scribe Bryan Fuller, he was rejoining Heroes after the death of Pushing Daisies. In June, he left Heroes to pursue two other projects for NBC, and today we've finally caught wind of what he's been working on. Variety reports that he's adapting the Augusten Burroughs book Sellevision together with Bryan Singer as an hourlong dramedy. The series will follow the behind the scenes adventures of a home shopping network (could this be Fuller's Sports Night?). The second project is a half-hour sitcom, No Kill, set inside a no-kill animal shelter.
I'm glad to see Fuller taking on new territory by tackling a sitcom, but I'm far more interested in Sellevision because I'm a huge fan of his previous dramedy work with Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls (inasmuch as you can call that a dramedy). Also the idea of him collaborating with Bryan Singer sounds
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Mother's Day Celebrated By Cook
3 September 2009
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Director Darren Lynn Bousman announced this afternoon that actress A.J. Cook is the newest addition to the Mother's Day cast. Cook's genre credits include Ripper , Final Destination 2 and Dead Like Me .
Others in the cast of Bousman's remake include Rebecca DeMornay, Jaime King, Briana Evigan, Alexa Vega, Shawn Ashmore, Deborah Ann Woll, Lyriq Bent and Lisa Marcos.
DeMornay plays the head of a villainous family who returns to the house where they grew up to terrorize the new owners and their guests. Filming begins soon in Winnipeg, Canada.
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Fan Vote Opens for Reaper Awards 2009
31 August 2009 11:42 AM, PDT
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The nominees for Reaper Awards 2009, the first awards campaign dedicated entirely to horror on home video, have been chosen by an esteemed panel of judges from within the horror community.
“This year’s nominees range from some of the most popular horror films ever made to new critically acclaimed indies,” says Kyra Kudick, executive producer of the Reaper Awards. “It is a diverse selection, and it is exciting to leave the choice of winners to those who would know best — the fans.”
Horror fans will now have the opportunity to choose the best horror DVDs and Blu-ray discs of the year in an online vote held Sept. 1 through Oct. 1 at ReaperAwards.com.
The following nominees were chosen based on the quality of the films and how they are presented on home video:
Best Dtv Release
Alien Raiders, Warner Home Video
Cold Prey, Anchor Bay Entertainment
Jack Brooks Monster Slayer, Anchor Bay Entertainment
Laid to Rest,
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Kneel Before Zod: New 'Smallville,' 'Supernatural' Promos
24 August 2009 10:13 AM, PDT
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Been waiting to get that detailed look on what Clark Kent draws on his chest? Ready to find out what hell has in store for the Winchester Brothers?The CW is answering those demands from the fans with fresh new looks of "Smallville" and "Supernatural." In it, Kent, played by Tom Welling, makes it clear that there is no Clark Kent, and he's going to wear the iconic "S" on his chest to remind him that he has a different destiny.The latest season also will feature something that is a rare occurrence not just in "Smallville" but in today's life: a phone booth.You also get to hear Callum Blue from "Dead Like Me" fame utter the line that is probably the most memorable from "Superman II" ... come on, you know it. If not, look at the headline.For "Supernatural," we get to see some new scenes with
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