Archive for March, 2008

Another shakeup at “Army Wives”

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Yes, I watch “Army Wives”, and yes, my wife made me do it. But, I grew to completely love “Army Wives” by the middle of last season. So, I’ve hated that there has been so much behind the scenes drama. Ausiello at TVGuide has this scoop:

Army Wives’ top lieutenant is stepping down. […]

Is “Flash Gordon” gone?

Monday, March 31st, 2008

When SciFi Channel announced “Flash Gordon” I was both hopeful and worried. Re-imagining stories that last existed as camp has about a 50/50 shot at succeeding. SliceOfSciFi has an article discussing this not yet officially cancelled series.

SCI FI Channel president David Howe told trade publication Variety back on March 21 that the network […]

“Band of Brothers” to get Blu-Ray Release?

Monday, March 31st, 2008

“Band of Brothers” is, and will always be considered one of the greatest mini-series ever to grace the small screen. The DVD set has been available for awhile, but watching it in HD on HBO has made the series even grander. TVShowsOnDVD has speculation that Brothers will be getting the HD treatment via […]

“Supernatural” season 4 plans

Monday, March 31st, 2008

When a show can get an early pickup it is always good. Rushed, unthought out story-arcs usually cause a show more filler episodes. Creator Eric Kripke discusses his plans for the coming season with SciFi Wire:

Gamble added that the early pickup by The CW means that the writers can set things up as […]

BSG Week On Sci-Fi Channel

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Just a reminder that the “Battlestar Galactica” specials are re-airing this week on SciFi, along with most of the previous BSG episodes. All in preparation for this Friday, April 4th, final season premiere, “He That Beliveth In Me”. The TV Guide synopsis is:

Season 4 picks up where the third-season finale left off, with […]

“Torchwood” bridges seasons with radio drama

Monday, March 31st, 2008

“Torchwood” has been having a strong second season, though have yet to beat last seasons “Countrycide“. For between seasons, they are planning a radio drama on BBC Radio 4. IO9 has:

In the 45 minute episode, to be broadcast in Radio 4’s traditional “Afternoon Play” slot, the Torchwood team - portrayed by their television […]

Empire Magazine Top 50 Shows of All time.

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The UK’s Empire Magazine has just released The 50 Greatest TVShows of All Time. Here’s the list:

50. Quantum Leap
49. Prison Break
48. Veronica Mars
47. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
46. Sex and the City
45. Farscape
44. Cracker
43. Star Trek
42. Only Fools and Horses
41. Band of Brothers
40. Life On Mars
39. Monty Python’s Flying Circus
38. Curb Your Enthusiasm
37. Star […]

“Knight Rider” new show a go

Monday, March 31st, 2008

NBC has announced plans to develop a new “Knight Rider” series following the February TV movie. Variety has the story:

Many of the series in contention for the Peacock lineup boast a fantasy or action element, including one show just added to NBC’s 2008-09 roster: “Knight Rider,” the Doug Liman-produced actioner whose two-hour backdoor pilot […]

Atlantis‘ Jill Wagner new Reality Host

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Mercury Girl Jill Wagner was just announced as host of a new reality show, along with John Anderson of ESPN’s “SportsCenter”. Variety has more:

ABC is teaming with Endemol USA and “Fear Factor” showrunner Matt Kunitz to produce “Wipe Out,” a reality competition designed to produce what the network hopes will be “the most crashes, […]

Sarah Gets Here Head Back for Season 4

Friday, March 28th, 2008

There was much ado when Sarah Wayne Callies decided to unceremoniously leave “Prison Break”. They must have worked out their differences as Sarah will be coming back in Season 4. Ausiello has the scoop at TVGuide.com, here are some excerpts:

So… I take it that wasn’t Sara’s head in that box….
Matt Olmstead: Yeah, that […]

Eick Brings Children of Men to TV

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

David Eick, writer/producer on Battlestar Galactica, and executive producer on the now defunct revival of Bionic Woman, has a new series in the works for SCI FI Channel - based on the P.D. James novel Children of Men.
Eick told SCI FI Wire that he’s got a pilot in the works based on the book that […]

Digging South Park’s New Season

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

I’m loving this new season. I mean, LOVING! I guess I’m bias on that, since I have always loved South Park, and there have been very little episodes that I have disliked, most of them coming from more recent seasons.
First we got Jimmy Buffet singing about AIDS. Then there was the Britney Spears-Children of the […]

Doctor Horrible’s Lair

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

The guy who had his apartment used as Doctor Horrible’s lair during filming of Joss Whedon’s new web series, “Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”. He posted a diary on LiveJournal:

Anyway, Joss needed a lair for his Supervillain and I happen to *live* in one.. They were incredulous when Otto told him that he knows someone […]

BSG Hunk Joins Cast of Whedon’s Dollhouse

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

What could possibly be better than former Buffy castmembers on Joss Whedon’s new series, Dollhouse? Battlestar Galactica hunks being cast in key roles!
Breaking news from Michael Ausiello at TV Guide’s:

Whedon has tapped Galactica stud Tahmoh Penikett (aka Helo) to play Eliza Dushku’s “twisted romantic foil” in Dollhouse, a spokesperson for Twentieth Television confirms.
Penikett has […]

HBO Means Good Television

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

HBO must be one of the greatest channels to ever grace the air waves, look at this list… Deadwood, Carnivale, John From Cincinnati, The Sopranos, and some of the best mini-series that have aired since their heyday in the late 70s and 80s (I love my V!), to mention my two faves… Band Of […]

Court shows to get Emmy category

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

It started decades ago, but court television shows have finally hit their peak and gotten an Emmy category. Variety reports:

“It wasn’t really a talkshow or a reality show or a soap opera,” [Michael Rourke] says. “It had elements of all of those things. The genre was an orphan. It’s great they’re acknowledging it as […]

Chuck creators want Van Damme

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Last week at Paley Fest ‘08, Chuck’s creators said they want to bring in Jean Claude Van Damme for the show. Turns out, it wasn’t a joke, says TVGuide:

Josh Schwartz was deadly serious when he told the crowd that it’s his goal to cast Van Damme as one of next season’s Big Bads. “I […]

Penn & Monica leave “Dancing with the Stars”

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Last night, Penn Jillette and Monica Seles were booted off “Dancing with the Stars”. They received the least amount of votes of any of the teams. I’m guessing that DWTS fans treat it as a real dancing competition. Yes, Penn was the worse dancer, but Kym and Penn were one of the […]

“Sanctuary” changing for SciFi

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

“Sanctuary” graduated from an independent web production to Sci Fi Channel series. According to star Amanda Tapping, it’s also going through changes as it makes the move. SliceOfSciFi has:

“The fact is it’s already evolving,” Tapping said in an interview at SCI FI’s upfronts last week. “Our pilot that we’re now going to start […]

Neil Patrick Harris Is Doctor Horrible

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Joss Whendon (Buffy & Serenity) is currently developing a musical web-series called “Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”. More details have emerged over that last week, and the fan site DoctorHorrible.net has this description:

During the WGA strike Joss Whedon started writing a three part musical series for the internet. Each of the three episodes will be […]