http://www.thetvshowblog.com Fri, 16 May 2008 13:37:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en JJ Abrams' latest project is Fox's "Fringe". Variety has information on the series. Also, some sneak peeks have been released. "Fringe" mixes elements of "The X-Files" and Paddy Chayefsky's "Altered States" with what Abrams calls "a slight 'Twilight Zone' vibe." It will focus on brilliant but possibly crazy research ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/16/a-first-look-at-fringe/ Producers of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" have decided to only replace one of the two departed cast members. The Hollywood Reporter has the report: Lauren Lee Smith is joining "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" as a regular. Smith will play Bryce Adams, a smart, flirtatious and witty nonconformist who is hired as ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/16/theres-a-new-csi/ They may have waited until the last second, but the CW has picked up a second season of Reaper. The Hollywood Reporter confirms: "Reaper" will return for 13 episodes midseason and will likely be paired with "Supernatural" on Thursday nights after "Smallville" concludes its run. The announcement came the day before the CW's ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/15/reaper-to-return-midseason/ Fox may get a lot of criticisms for some of the things they do, but this for once is a postive step. Fox is hoping to change the face of TV Commercials with their new "Remote Free TV" model. And what better chance to try this model than with two ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/15/fox-intends-to-revolutionize-tv-commercials/ If you've been missing 24 as much as I have, you'll be thrilled to know that the 24 "Prequel" movie is set to air November 23. Here are some details, courtesy of TV Guide: Filmed partially on location in South Africa, the "prequel" finds Jack Bauer battling an international crisis, while back ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/15/24-prequel-airs-november-23/ The "Dollhouse" trailer "Who Are You", mentioned earlier, is live. "Dollhouse" is... DOLLHOUSE (Mondays, 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT): Joss Whedon, creator of groundbreaking cult favorites "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly," returns to television and reunites with fellow "Buffy" alumna Eliza Dushku for a thrilling new drama, DOLLHOUSE. ECHO (Dushku) is ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/15/dollhouse-trailer-is-here/ Over at Pink Ray Gun they got a sneak peek at the pilot script for Dollhouse, the latest series from Joss Whedon. Here are 10 facts from that script that they've shared. 1. People pay — a lot — to use the “dolls” (called Actives) employed by the Dollhouse. 2. The ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/15/10-facts-about-dollhouse/ I can't say that I'm upset to see Autoblog's new report: They couldn't even get it together on a cast, so the news doesn't come entirely as a surprise. The newly announced fall lineup doesn't save a seat for "Gear," though room is made in the lineup for that clunker of ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/15/no-top-gear-us-for-now/ Fox has another boring reality show for us, according to Zap2it! Tapping into a vein of reality show altruism usually reserved for ABC, FOX's "Secret Millionaire" is based on an RDF UK format and the Channel 4 hit of the same name and will be produced by Chris Coelen, Greg Goldman ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/14/fox-creats-another-new-reality-show/ Remember Donnie Wahlberg? The "new kid on the block." Or is it now "the old guy down the street?" Well, Marky Mark's older brother is going to be starring in a new TNT Drama. Reuters has the story. Donnie Wahlberg and director/producer Jon Avnet have teamed up with cable network ... http://www.thetvshowblog.com/2008/05/14/donnie-wahlberg-headlines-new-series-on-tnt/