Handler wants more ladies in late night
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:35:38 EST
As the only woman currently making waves on late-night TV, Handler is a lucky lady. Her unique position gets attention. But despite the perks, she doesn't want it to stay unique.
TV Show News and Downloads
India's Razzies poke fun at "indulgent" Bollywood (Reuters)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 9:56:34 EST
Reuters - Conan O'Brien and CBS plan on having a "Super Fun Night" together.
read more >>>Lawless: New 'Spartacus' can lead 100 in undies
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 8:34:26 EST
Actress Lucy Lawless, who plays Lucretia on the Starz drama, dishes about how Liam McIntyre has filled Andy Whitfield's big sandals as the new Spartacus.
What to Watch This Weekend: Spartacus: Vengeance, Luck, and the Chuck Series Finale
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 8:00:00 EST
Aw, too bad it's the weekend just kidding. Hey look what's on!
What to watch on Friday, January 27...
SERIES FINALE, 8pm & 9pm, NBC
Chuck
After many more years than fans expected, Chuck finally calls it quits tonight with a double-shot farewell. In the first hour Sarah decides to keep a secret from Chuck in order to pull off a mission, and in the actual finale episode Chuck must revisit his past in order to... More >>
Friday Afternoon Distractions
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:58:00 EST
Whiling away your last few hours at work? These videos should help make time fly extra fast!
Did you have fun in the pouring rain at Big Day Out in Sydney yesterday? Be jealous of the Gold Coasters, who got a beautiful sunny day for theirs! Watch Triple J talk to the most ... interesting ... characters there.
The Wiggles, with newly reinstated yellow Wiggle Greg, performed "Waltzing Matilda" for Australia... More >>
News Briefs: Touch's Debut Gets a Big Boost from American Idol
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:33:00 EST
BAD NEWS FOR TERRA NOVA NEWS
... Tim Kring (Heroes) debuted his new show Touch last night (read an AMAZING review here, it was written by a legend) in a special preview event, and airing after American Idol helped. Approximately 11.9 million viewers tuned in for a 3.9 adult-demo rating, a dang good... More >>
Keep track of your favorite NBC shows on your Android device (Appolicious)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:30:00 EST
AP - David Milch had the script for a horse racing drama kicking around in his head for 30 years. The screenwriter and producer was just too busy living it to put words to paper.
DirecTV settles dispute with Sunbeam over blackout (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:25:23 EST
Appolicious - Are you an NBC fanatic? Well life just got a lot better for you, mobile wise at least. Not only has NBC rightfully given the sexy Josh Lucas his own show, The Firm, but they have also launched an all-new Android app.
read more >>>Robert Hegyes, played Epstein on 'Kotter,' dies (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:13:41 EST
Reuters - DirecTV and Sunbeam Entertainment have broken bread and ended the carriage dispute that caused customers in Boston and Miami to miss both the Packers-Giants NFL playoff game and the Golden Globes earlier this month.
read more >>>Kim Kardashian joins 'Drop Dead Diva'
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:39:30 EST
The reality star will have a multi-episode arc on the fourth season on the Lifetime hit, starting with the season premiere, the network confirmed Thursday.
The Best Community Alt-Art and Other Goodies
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:35:00 EST
We're keeping up our coverage of NBC's Community until NBC puts it back on the schedule! Check back here every Thursday, and don't forget, "Six Seasons and a Movie!"
The best TV shows inspire their fans to do more than just watch. And now that scurvy and sabre-toothed tigers things of the past, we have a lot more time to spend worshiping our favorite shows. Community's internet fan base is as strong as they get, and many of its rabid members have put their artistic skills to good use by honoring the NBC comedy in a variety of ways.
Here's a sampling of some the alt-art (alternative art) homages and other goodies the show... More >>
TV.com Throwdown, the Results Show: Which J.J. Abrams Show is Better, Lost or Fringe?
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:54:00 EST
Remind me never to ever make Lost or Fringe the subject of Throwdown again. You guys commented in record numbers for the feature, amassing more than 600 responses. And for the most part, the discussion was remarkably civil and only devolved into fanboy name-calling toward the end. But I don't see that as hostility, I see that as a sign of passion (and maybe... More >>
In original Internet shows, hints of coming change (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:40:00 EST
AP - Robert Hegyes, the actor best known for playing Jewish Puerto Rican student Juan Epstein on the 1970s TV show "Welcome Back Kotter" has died. He was 60.
Conan O'Brien and CBS plan on a "Super Fun Night" (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:07:47 EST
AP - After years of experimenting, the top video destinations on the Web are suddenly flush with original programming: documentaries, reality shows and scripted series.
Actor who played 'Kotter's' Epstein dies
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:50:14 EST
Robert Hegyes, who played Juan Luis Pedro Philippo DeHuevos Epstein on 1970s hit "Welcome Back, Kotter," has died at 60. The actor suffered a heart attack at his New Jersey home on Thursday, Gossip Cop reports.
read more >>>Fox loses rating appeal on "This Means War" (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:46:13 EST
Reuters - Quirky workplace TV comedy "The Office" may be headed for greener pastures.
read more >>>The Great Mad Men Re-Watch: Here We Go!
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST
Welcome to TV.com's Great Mad Men Re-Watch, where we encourage you to pour yourself a virgin Old Fashioned, fire up a candy cigarette, and reacquaint yourselves with the best show on TV (in my humble opinion). Well be revisiting three episodes of Mad Men at a time, twice a week, until the Season 5 premiere on March 25. Let's get started!
Season 1, Episode 1: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Sajak: Vanna and I drank between 'Wheel' tapings (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:30 EST
Reuters - Bollywood stars better watch out. Movie fans in India are handing out their own version of the Razzies, the annual Oscars spoof that spotlights Hollywood's worst performances.
read more >>>Longtime Oprah associate exits OWN (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:25:48 EST
AP - The "Wheel of Fortune" wasn't the only thing spinning for Pat Sajak and Vanna White back in the day.
CNN behind on TV ratings, ahead of rivals online (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:14:23 EST
Reuters - Another day, another shakeup for Oprah Winfrey's struggling network OWN.
read more >>>Spinoff for "The Office" in the works at NBC (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:58 EST
Reuters - CNN may lag behind most of its competitors in the television ratings department, but digital is another story.
read more >>>Costume Contest: The Best and Worst Dressed Fantasy Series
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EST
With the Golden Globes already passed and the Grammys, SAG Awards, and Oscars still to come, you'll no doubt be seeing a lot of "best and worst dressed" lists in the near future. "Costume Contest" is our spin on the awards-season staple; we'll judge other genres' wardrobes in the coming weeks.
Where would fantasy be without costumes? If you're going to have to get weepy over imaginary countries, spells, or vampire laws, you need the credibility that comes with not looking like a hobo who lives behind a costume store.
So who is doing the best job of seamlessly integrating... More >>
Open Caption: Parks and Rec Goes Bowling
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:15:00 EST
I'm really moved by how many people entered yesterday's Open Caption contest. You might say I'm touched. And, now that the terrible puns are out of the way, here are the winners:
Kiefer: The CTU asked me to Integrate you and Torture you if I have to. Now, tell me where the drugs are, and who are you working for?
Touch Director: CUT. Oops, I think we made a mistake and gave you an old... More >> read more >>>
TV ratings: Fox wins night with "Idol" (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:42:02 EST
Reuters - TV personality and music producer Simon Cowell is launching a new talent competition to find the world's best DJs.
read more >>>SAG ensemble award: Casting a vote for perfect mix (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:39:59 EST
Reuters - "This Means War," Fox's comedy-action film starring Reese Witherspoon and Tom Hardy, will keep its R rating, the MPAA's appeals board ruled Thursday.
read more >>>Brad Pitt to attend 'Make It Right' gala (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:33:15 EST
Reuters - Fox scored a decisive win Wednesday night on the strength of "American Idol" and a preview of the new Kiefer Sutherland drama "Touch," while NBC's new comedy "Are You There Chelsea" dropped significantly to hit a ratings low, according to preliminary numbers.
read more >>>American Idol: Kicking Aspen and Taking Names
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:20:00 EST
American Idol keeps throwing curveballs at us during its Season 11 audition tour. Aspen? Seriously? Theres undiscovered singing talent trudging up to the quad lift in Ugg boots and Prada ski goggles as we speak? I guess well find out! Heres the good, bad and ugly of Colorados bougie alpine getaway.
The Good
The second this airy-voiced happy hippie showed up, I was smitten. Haley Smith is like a crunchy smoothie made by blending together the four Js of folk rock: Janice (Joplin), Joan (Baez), Judy (Collins) and Joni (Mitchell). As such, I am in love, and will follow her to the ends of... More >>
Divorce makes man beam out of 'Star Trek' home
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:54:01 EST
When British nightclub DJ Tony Alleyne rebuilt his apartment to resemble a spaceship from "Star Trek," he couldn't have foreseen the day when he'd have to boldly go ...
Colbert gets wild with author Maurice Sendak
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:29:04 EST
Few can really stand up to Stephen Colbert when he's in his full "Colbert Report" character, but as it turns out, ornery author Maurice Sendak gives as good as he gets.
Far, far away from '90210,' Luke meets Leia
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:46:06 EST
Carrie Fisher guest hosted on TODAY and Luke -- Perry, that is -- helped her consider the "Star Wars" reunion possibilties.
QUICK QUESTION: Which Great TV Shows Probably Should've Ended Sooner?
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST
The problem with excellent TV series is that we tend to wish they would stay on the air forever. Unfortunately, we often have to be careful what we wish for. Frequently we're forced to deal with a once-terrific show becoming less-than-stellar after its writers and producers run out of good ideas, and in retrospect maybe a solid and memorable ending would've been better than a long, sad, petering out. That's no way for a great series to end! Almost any classic show (but particularly serials) deals with this dilemma, and only a lucky few ever get to self-cancel in order to go out on a creative high.
To be clear, these are GREAT shows and we're lucky to have had them at all, but still... in retrospect, they probably should've ended sooner.... More >>
Sajak: Vanna and I hosted 'Wheel' while drunk
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:47:24 EST
Veteran game show host Pat Sajak recalls his early days on "Wheel of Fortune" with fondness, but that has nothing to do with the show's wheeling and dealing. It's all about the margaritas.
Rihanna to UK fashion newbies: Dress me up (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:44:33 EST
AP - What a different vision these two stars of "Spartacus: Vengeance" offer in person.
A few words with ... Josh Lucas, John Corbett and Elisabeth Harnois
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:47:45 EST
Josh Lucas of "The Firm" on NBC
read more >>>Game Time: "Final Fantasy XIII-2" and "SoulCalibur V"
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:44:34 EST
Final Fantasy XIII-2 X360, PS3/$59.99/Jan. 31
read more >>>Symon says: You can cook
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:41:57 EST
There must be some superhuman gene involved in being Michael Symon. Chef and owner of numerous restaurants, including the Cleveland-area staples Lola, Lolita, Bar Symon and B Spot, Symon somehow also finds time to appear on shows such as "Iron Chef America" on Food Network, ABC's "The Chew" and his recent series, "Symon's Suppers" on Cooking Channel.
read more >>>Pitching a maverick 'Shark'
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:40:21 EST
On ABC's "Shark Tank," airing Fridays, tech entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is one of the panel of investors hearing pitches from hopefuls seeking infusions of cash for their businesses.
read more >>>Celebrity Scoop: Jon Heder
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:39:07 EST
Jon Heder grew up watching "The Simpsons" and studied animation in college, so seeing himself animated in Fox's "Napoleon Dynamite" is surreal.
read more >>>'Justified' mixes it up with old friends and new foes
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:37:25 EST
It's just another day on the sets of FX's "Justified," currently filming its third season -- airing Tuesdays -- in studios perched on top of a hill in Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles.
read more >>>Reaching for and catching the stars
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:36:02 EST
Good teachers motivate students to aim high. Great teachers steer them toward unusual heights. And one Michigan football coach and special education teacher guided his kids to reach, quite literally, for the stars.
read more >>>TV spouses reunite as Mary Tyler Moore receives SAG Award
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:33:37 EST
She started her TV career as a teenager playing Happy Hotpoint the Elf during appliance commercials on "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" before being "promoted" to playing David Janssen's sultry receptionist using only her shapely legs and voice in "Richard Diamond, Private Detective."
read more >>>HBO hopes for a winner with 'Luck'
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:32:07 EST
After bringing the worlds of late 19th-century South Dakota gold miners and 21st-century Southern California surfers to HBO, David Milch follows up "Deadwood" and "John From Cincinnati" with a multilayered, multifaceted portrait of the world of Thoroughbred racing.
read more >>>A new season of 'Spartacus,' with a new Spartacus (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 9:14:11 EST
AP - Ellen Degeneres and "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson are hosting a star-studded gala March 10 in New Orleans to benefit Brad Pitt's Make It Right home rebuilding effort.
read more >>>What to Watch Tonight: The Big Bang Theory, 30 Rock, and Parks and Recreation
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 8:00:00 EST
What to watch on Thursday, January 26...
Okay, enough dilly dallying, it's go time! Tonight's schedule is chock-a-block with stuff. Get yo' head in the game:
8pm, CBS
The Big Bang Theory
In "The Beta Test Initiation," Penny and Leonard move forward with their decision to give dating another shot, and Amy helps Sheldon with his newest project. (Question: How do nerds feel about this show? Is it setting back the... More >>
UK lawmakers complain over Jay Leno joke (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 7:52:46 EST
Reuters - An Irish man who falsely accused television star and pop impresario Louis Walsh of groping him in a Dublin night club was jailed for six months on Wednesday.
read more >>>Man jailed for false claim against X factor's Walsh (Reuters)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 5:52:24 EST
AP - Rihanna has found a unique way of getting some new stage outfits.
read more >>>News Briefs: NBC Is Developing a Dwight Schrute Office Spin-Off
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:10:00 EST
DIDN'T WE LEARN ANYTHING FROM JOEY? NEWS
... NBC just doesn't know when to say, "Awwww hellllll no." The network is developing a spin-off of its once-mighty comedy The Office with resident weirdo/nerd Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) in the spotlight. The proposed show, described as a family comedy, would follow the happenings at Dwight's beet farm, where he runs a bed and breakfast. The idea was hatched by Wilson and Office EP
Is Rainn Wilson getting an 'Office' spinoff?
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:07:07 EST
Here's some news that can't be "beet." And that horrid pun aside, this is a pretty stunning — and surprising! — development.
Touch: Tim Kring's Global Group Hug
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:09:00 EST
Spoilers ahead if you haven't yet seen tonight's special "advanced preview." West Coasters, keep an eye out for it after Idol.
Come on, guys, bring it in. That's right, let's all put our arms each other and have a good cry. The debut of Touch, Fox's new drama about cosmic interconnectivity, was an eyeball-wringer, stretching heartstrings and kidnapping the soft spot in our brain that prevents us from becoming blubbering, tearful idiots. The pilot episode, which aired tonight as a... More >>
White Collar: Hot for Teacher
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:04:00 EST
Last night on White Collar, after Neal learned he might soon have his sentence commuted, Peter suddenly found himself on the receiving end of A LOT of brown-nosing. This included profuse apologies, choice Yankees tickets, and Neal's FACE going all puppy-dog. What kind of monster could resist that? And anyway Neal was super super sorry about that whole treasure debacle, and he was looking to make it up to Peter however he could. That's when a 15-year-old prep school student arrived at the bureau with a neatly bound presentation that had a clearly marked thesis... More >>
Justified: The Art of Being Art
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:21:00 EST
If you'll remember last season, Justified started things off by introducing a bad guy early and then settling into a few standalone episodes to let the season-long arcs develop slowly. While we reacquainted ourselves with the people of Harlan County and saw central characters grow during their own little adventures, we always knew in the back of our minds that Mags Bennett and her boys would be waiting in the wings, ready to bring a shitstorm with them.
Season 3 is shaping up in similar fashion, but it has the added bonus of Season 2 leftovers to... More >>
The New Amazing Race Cast Is Here: Let's Judge Them!
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:54:00 EST
CBS has announced the cast for Season 20 of The Amazing Race. Yes, Season 20. We dont really understand how that happened, either. But the Emmy-winning reality competition is showing no signs of slowing down, with eleven new pairs of globe-trotting adventurers primed for another season of bickering, zip-lining, and eating really gross foods in such exotic locales as Paraguay and Azerbaijan. (Neither of which, were informed, is currently an occupied war zone. So phew!) So lets be good reality TV fans and size up the new batch of competitors based on their physical... More >>
Open Caption: Touch
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:45:00 EST
Oh, cowboy hats. I'm a sucker for them. And, I'm a sucker for your great Open Caption entries. Here are the winners from yesterday's Justified contest:
You're trying to tell me you like the prequels better!?
From Taccado:
Karen Goodall: Okay, having a cowboy hat is a good start. You get points for authenticity. But if... More >> read more >>>
Celebrity Wife Swap: Unpacking the Last of the Baggage
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:15:00 EST
I briefly touched on last night's episode of Celebrity Wife Swap in my review of the premiere. It served as a "preview episode" and aired the day before Gary Busey and Ted Haggard inaugurated ABC's latest foray into reality programming. As I watched it last night for the second time, the giant question mark floating over my head was, "Why this episode?" Why was this the preview and first impression of this show? Why did this episode... More >>
Simon Cowell to launch DJ talent show (Reuters)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:15:55 EST
AP - Alexander Payne, director of "The Descendants," likens it to "inviting people to my home for dinner."
Exclusive: 'Tahrir Square' shows Egypt's uprising
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:08:54 EST
On the one-year anniversary of the protests, HBO2 unveils its documentary, which shows the action from inside the crowds. Watch our exclusive sneak peek.
Jon Stewart tweaks Mitt Romney over tax returns
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 8:21:13 EST
"The Daily Show" host has been busy, absconding with Stephen Colbert's Super PAC and spending an extended segment on the presidential aspirant's income and low tax bracket.
What to Watch Tonight: Touch, One Tree Hill, and Whitney
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 8:00:00 EST
What to watch on Wednesday, January 25...
Quick question, completely unrelated to the listings below: Reading any good books? Just wondering!
SERIES PREMIERE, 9pm, Fox
Touch
If you enjoyed Heroes but wished it had fewer heroes and was more sentimental, then you may enjoy this newest series from Heroes creator
Aussie News Briefs
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST
Here's this week's TV news, dissected channel by channel for your convenience!
Go!
Suburgatory is coming to free TV! The show follows a father and his 16-year-old daughter, who move away from their home in New York City to a house in suburbia. Judging by the title of the show, said 16-year-old daughter hates said suburbia.
Airs: Sunday, 5 February, 8.00pm
Movie Extra
For once, Australia is not too far behind American TV, with season 5 of
News Briefs: Desperate Housewives Is Killing a Major Character
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:41:00 EST
DEATH ON WISTERIA LANE NEWS
... Rumor has it that a major character from ABC's Desperate Housewives is being killed off in a March episode! Will it be the older sexy lady or the sexy older lady? Or perhaps it will be that handsome older guy who caused trouble with one of the sexy older ladies? Place your bets in the comments! [EW]
DEVELOPMENT DEALS
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Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game: The Plots Thicken
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:10:00 EST
Hey, looks like last weeks double-dose of awesome wasnt just a fluke! Mondays episodes of Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game continued to propel their plots forward, with big reveals and some great subtler moments. Can both series keep performing at the top of their game? No, but seriously, if they intend to step things up every week, Im going to need a... More >>
Being Human: Monsters With People Problems
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:59:00 EST
Last week's Season 2 premiere of Being Human didn't have the luxury of immediately knocking us over the head, because it began three weeks after the events of the Season 1 finale. But it did set things up to kick down the door with the opening of last night's "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?," a very strong episode that re-emphasized what Being Human is all about: three sympathetic monsters clinging to humanity while adjusting to the new rules of their existence.
After all, it is right there in the title: Being Human isn't so... More >>
What Are Your Feelings About Chelsea Handler?
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:37:00 EST
Today on Howard Stern's radio show, Joan Rivers pulled no punches when asked to respond to some mean comments made about her by Chelsea Handler. Watch the video below, and tell us, who of these two successful female comics do you side with in this fight? (Neither is a perfectly good response.)
But thats really just a lead-in to the real question on our minds today: What are your feelings on Chelsea Handler in general? Are you a devoted fan of
5 Reasons Emily Maynard is Going to Be the Best Bachelorette Ever
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:38:00 EST
In a network press release straight out of my dreams, ABC today confirmed Emily Maynard as the next Bachelorette. After a series of duds who've driven the Bachelor(ette) franchise to epically boring depths, Emily may just launch a reality Renaissance. Here are five reasons why you won't be able to stop watching once she takes the helm.
5. Bentley
Angel or madman? Many viewers found themselves cringing as Bentley Williams played with Ashley Herbert's emotions like so many tiddly winks during the last season of The... More >>
Announcing the Great Mad Men Re-Watch!
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:25:00 EST
We have a date for the long-awaited return of Mad Men on AMCMarch 25and now we now have a title for the Season 5 premiere. A Little Kiss, as creator Matthew Weiner explained to TV Guide, has some synergy with the show so it will pique your interest. If youre assuming the kiss is between Don Draper and his secretary-turned-fiancee, Megan, dont be too sure: Who says Megan's even... More >>
The Bachelor: Hey, Jealousy
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST
Last night, as Ben surveyed Park City, Utah from a helicopter in the opening moments of The Bachelor, probably trying to figure out if there was a way to claim it as also being his hometown, I realized his shaggy nineties bowl-cut bears a startling resemblance to that one Geico caveman.
Imagining Ben as a caveman who's been de-iced, debriefed on modern life, and is quietly terrified by the helicopters, tea lights, and sparkly lip gloss that surround him made me like him for the first time. Will the woman he chooses accept the... More >>
Alcatraz: Kid Killers Get No Respect
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:50:00 EST
Welcome back... to Alcatraz. By the way, anytime you say "Alcatraz," it should sound like this. Episode 3 of the new Fox procedural, "Kit Nelson," confirmed my darkest fear: that every single episode will be named for its reappearing prisoner/guard of the week! With 302 of those rascals on the loose, that's a lot of names and not much in the way of description. What happened to titles like
Open Caption: Justified
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST
I love any day when we get to joke about drinking blood and "wolfing out." And so, here are the winners from yesterday's contest:
Look, if you plug the coffee pot with blood one more time, I will go wolf like you've never seen wolf before!
From ZeroCals:
Aidan: Josh, we need to talk about the last time you "wolfed... More >> read more >>>
What to Watch Tonight: Justified, White Collar, and Southland
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 8:00:00 EST
What to watch on Tuesday, January 24...
Either you've had several hundred thousand dollars' worth of plastic surgery or you're just plain lookin' GREAT today! What's your secret? Just kidding, no time, I've got stuff to watch!
10pm, FX
Justified
Tonight Raylan teams up with a former lady colleague to track down the murderer of a fellow Marshal. Meanwhile, Boyd attempts to rustle up some trouble with Dickie Bennett. I... More >>
News Briefs: Which Primetime Hit is Welcoming Summer Glau?
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST
CASTING NEWS
... Summer Glau *click, click, click* HEY! I wasn't even done yet! Summer Glau, who many websites will refer to as a "fanboy's dream girl" or something like that but I'll just refer to her as an angel who fell to Earth, has set up her next major role. I think. Grey's Anatomy showrunner Shonda Rhimes Tweeted today that Glau will appear on the show as a guest star. No details on her... More >>
Watch the First Episode of Spartacus: Vengeance (VIDEO)
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:15:00 EST
You could wait until this Friday night to watch the first episode of Spartacus: Vengeance, "Fugitivus," but you know the idiom "patience is a virtue" is for old people without high-speed internet. Starz has released the first episode of the second season of its blood-and-boobs drama (third if you count the spin-off prequel Spartacus: Gods of the Arena), and it's currently available to watch online before its broadcast premiere this Friday.
This is your... More >>
Preview: NBC's Smash, Which Is Now Streaming Online
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST
Its been said before, but it bears repeating: Smash is not Glee.
Maybe we shouldnt have to say it, but when youre a big musical TV series
premiering in a post-Glee world, you kind of have to draw the distinction. At the Television Critics Association press tour earlier this month, the cast and crew of the buzzed-about NBC series were happy to spell it out.
When Ryan Murphy did... More >>
American Idol: Planes, Ships, and Auditionmobiles
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:05:00 EST
Though the NFL finals would delay Sunday's proceedings by close to an hour, American Idol managed somehow to cram yet another audition show into its first week back on the air. This one was set on an aircraft carrier docked in San Diego harbor, for reasons unknown. Acoustics? No. A surprise aerial attack from the judging panel of The Voice? Possibly. Here now, as is our custom, are the good, bad and downright ugly from the third stop on Idols eleventh auditions tour. Except instead of the ugly, we have instead the huh? As in, Jim Carreys daughter? Huh?
The Good
Tattooed... More >>
Fringe: The League of Extraordinary Universes
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:30:00 EST
Fringe got to show off its coolest device yet in Friday's "The Enemy of My Enemy," a fun episode that established a major new arc for the season's new universes in a new timeline. Back in September, Season 4 began with the promise of the two universes working together, but unfounded suspicionslike assuming Walternate is sending super-shapeshifters over to "our" side to kill everyonehave prevented the two worlds from fully cooperating with each other throughout most of the first half of the season.
But thanks to the reintroduction of one Mr. David... More >>
Downton Abbey: Knocked Up
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:10:00 EST
Poor Mrs. Crawley. All she wants to do is go through the linen books and feed the soldiers in a timely manner, and Her Ladyship seems to be undermining her completely overbearing shared authority at every corner. Let us hope this plot somehow resolves itself this week, as Im really not sure how much more of Ballistic: Cora vs. Isobel I can take.
Edith, however, has in one week grown into a one-woman, soldier-convalescing powerhouse. She prepared a musical performance for the... More >>
Once Upon a Time: When Doves Cry
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:33:00 EST
AIIIIIIEEEEEEE Mary Margaret and John Doe finally kissed!!!! Clap your hands and stomp your feet, get out the good wine and pour it over my head because I BEEN WAITING LORD! (Man it is hard to type while clapping my hands and stomping my feet.)
In the interest of realness, this kiss came moments after I hollered at the TV that Once Upon a Time is the worst show ever because it consistently punishes its fans, and vowed to dedicate myself to a... More >>
19 Highlights (and Lowlights) from Lifetime's Drew Peterson: Untouchable... with .GIFs!
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:30:00 EST
I'm no Nancy Grace, but my opinion is that murder is wrong. Sorry to be so controversial, but it's true: I don't think people should be murdering. And as long as we're talking about things that are wrong, I think that spousal abuse, deceit, jealousy, infidelity, and casual misogyny are also wrong. Not as wrong as murder, sure, but still plenty wrong on their own. And they're all very serious subjects, too. That's why it's strange that Lifetime Television for Women would take the real life, real awful story of Drew Peterson and turn it into one of the weirdest, most unintentionally hilarious movies I've seen in a while.
Open Caption: Being Human
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:25:00 EST
This past weekend's Open Caption contest may just go down in the record books: There were an outstanding 76 entries! That's more than 3/4 of a hundred! Our committee had a difficult time choosing winners, but we did our best. Here are they are:
Snow: This doesn't seem like a bad idea. It's not like I'm gonna be kept like a slave cooking and cleaning all day.
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Watch a First Look Trailer for ABC's Missing (VIDEO)
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:01:00 EST
Once famous for being Lost, ABC will soon be going Missing. The network has high hopes for the upcoming midseason drama, which continues the trend of putting an empowered woman front-and-center. In Missing, Ashley Judd plays a CIA-operative-turned-soccer-mom who gets back to her spy roots when she runs off to Italy in search of her missing son.
The first real trailer for Missing has leaked online, and if it's any... More >>
What to Watch Tonight: House, Being Human, and Castle
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 8:05:00 EST
What to watch on Monday, January 23...
Oh, hello. Did you have a great weekend? I bet. Well, today is basically the weekend for your television. If it could talk it'd be like, "TGIM!" Because of all the things on tonight. But don't just take my word for it, look:
8pm, Fox
House
In "Better Half," the doctors encounter a few scenarios in which seemingly unhealthy marriages appear to be having negative effects on patients' health.... More >>
Shameless: Welcome to Heartbreak
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 2:00:00 EST
One of Shameless's best traits is its ability to balance extremely dark plot lines with lighter ones by juggling so many at once. This week's storyline may have been the series' most depressing one to date: Frank's romance of Dottie Coronas was an extension of his usual goal of earning for himself at the expense others, but preventing Dottie from getting her heart transplant was, without a doubt, the worst thing Frank has done. His selfish behavior usually affects only his family, causing them to scrape, sacrifice, and end up coming together for the better. The... More >>
HBO Content Coming to Quickflix
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 0:31:00 EST
Subscribers to Quickflix's streaming services will soon gain access to content from American pay-TV network HBO.
Subscribers to Quickflix's internet movie- and TV-streaming service can shortly enjoy the thrill of the network's series, mini-series, documentaries, films, and stand-up comedy hurtling down the internet to their TVs, PS3s and PCs.
Titles available from the outset include Entourage, Sex and the City, The Sopranos,
TV.com Commenter Shout-Outs: Your Recent Thoughts on Alcatraz, TV Product Placement, and The Bachelor
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:55:00 EST
Its TV.com Commenter Shout-Out time, when we throw the karaoke mic over to you. (Just please, no Dont Stop Believin. Theres only so much we can take.) This week, we hear your thoughts on Alcatraz, we take pitches on the best and worst in TV product placement, and we imagine a polyamorous spin-off of The Bachelor. Lets go!
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The Secret Circle: Total Recall (PHOTO RECAP)
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:32:00 EST
Sometime over the holidays my dad and I were discussing our shared fondness for Natasha Henstridgemy family saw Species and Species II (!) in theatersso I brought to his attention that she currently had a new gig on the CW called The Secret Circle and his eyes lit up. He hadn't heard of TSC (or, let's be honest, the CW) and asked whether he'd like it or not, and I frankly didn't know what to say. This is a problem I've run into with other people who ask whether this very CW show about teenage witches is worth their... More >>
TV.com's Swell-o-vision vs. Hell-o-vision (January 21)
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST
Is it just us, or was this week the best week of TV ever? Oh, it was just us? Well, you have to admit it was at least pretty good. Top 100 for sure. Here's what we thought was good and bad on the tube this week.
SWELL
President Obama sends Betty White a birthday message
That Romney dude would have made her do 90 tequila shots.
Raylan Givens' tablecloth trick on... More >> read more >>>
What It's Like to See the Sausage Being Made on a Reality Cooking Show
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:15:00 EST
Sunday is the fourth episode of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-off. I haven't seen any footage from it. I don't know which team wins, though I can make a rather educated guess. But I do know what the food tastes like, and that long lines of hungry extras were hidden from camera. I can tell you that a bored production assistant picked a zit on her chin, using her iPhone as a mirror, while the chefs were hard at work. I can tell you that every time you see a close-up of the celebrity chefs in action, there was a cameraman pushing people out of the way to... More >>
News Briefs: NBC Got Its Butt Kicked at 10pm on Thursday
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST
MUSTN'T-SEE TV NEWS
... Remember when Thursday nights were owned by NBC? Friends! Seinfeld! ER! Now it's got... The Firm. The 10pm showing of the new drama drew a pathetic 0.9 rating in the adult demo on Thursday, placing it EIGHTH for the evening. I know what you're saying: "But Tim, there are only like five major networks!" Exactly. MTV won the time period with Jersey Shore's 3.5, followed by CBS's
Person of Interest: Back to Cleaning Up Scum from the Streets
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:52:00 EST
Last night's episode of Person of Interest, "Legacy," continued the series' great season-long pacing. We saw Detective Carter come into the fold with Reese and Finch, Finch do some extracurricular work that raised Reese's eyebrows, and most importantly, Reese clean up some of New York City's scummiest dirtbags.
"Legacy" was one of Reese's best episodes in a long time, particularly in the early scenes. The man was on fire, uttering zingers and punching... More >>
The Vampire Diaries: Mother Bother (PHOTO RECAP)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:56:00 EST
I don't know if you guys remember last week, but if you're ever in the mood, just kick up your feet and really cast your memory back to last Thursday-ish. That was when a truly great episode of The Vampire Diaries aired. In a third season that has been basically ON FIRE, that episode in particular has to be a high point.
I'm not sure if anybody looked at this week's episode synopsis, noted that it was Bonnie-centric, and was like, "Yep, that's gonna be a classic." Because this week's episode, "The Ties That Bind," was was not a classic. It was about medium-okay. But saying a Season 3 episode is only medium-okay is like saying, "We only hit... More >>
30 Rock Tackles the Culture of Outrage
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:47:00 EST
30 Rock is always up for mystery, and last nights episode, Idiots Are People Two!a two-parter concluding next weekkicked off with a good one. It began with Kelsey Grammer (sure, why not?) barging into Lizs office to alert her to a crime scene of sorts: Pete was unconscious in a custodial closet, his pants around his ankles, a bra catalog on his chest, and a plastic bag on his head. To the casual observer, it was a cut-and-dried case of auto-erotic asphyxiation gone awry. (Or was it?)... More >>
Open Caption: Once Upon a Time
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:30:00 EST
Happy Friday, y'all! And nice work on these captions; next time I throw a pool party, you all are invited. Also, here are the winners from yesterday's contest:
Dwight: "Why are you wearing Grandma Schrute's wedding dress?"
Erin: "I thought it would make a "splash" at the party. Get it?? Because it's a a pool paWHOA!!"
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Archer Shines, Unsupervised Bombs
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST
If you tuned into FX at 10pm last night looking for a solid hour of animated comedy, you probably left half satisfied. The third season of Archer, which is arguably TV's funniest show, premiered and didn't miss a step. It was half-an-hour of rapid-fire zingers, cartoon danger, and Burt Reynolds. That was followed by the premiere of Unsupervised, arguably TV's worst new show. It was half-an-hour of zero jokes, annoying characters, and... More >>
American Idol: The Pittsburghing
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:50:00 EST
Last night, Round 2 of American Idols search for a palatable superstar brought the team to the cradle of Americas steel industry, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Which is fortuitous, seeing as how our aspiring recording artists are going to need balls of iron to endure the rigorous audition process that lies ahead. And Pittsburgh is where they start payingin sweat, mopped off with a Terrible Towel. Now that Ive exhausted my knowledge of Pittsburgh in a series of groaners, lets check out the good, bad and ugly of last nights auditioners.
The Good:
If for no other reason than he told... More >>
Volkswagen is Doing the Star Wars Thing for the Super Bowl Again (VIDEO)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST
Remember this? Of course you do, because the internet loves a good Star Wars homage.
Volkswagen knows this; as such, the company is once again going the Star Wars route for the Super Bowlthe game is on February 5and has released the following "Game Day Commercial Teaser." I'm ignoring the nagging thought in my head that's disgustedly exclaiming, "A preview for a commercial?" because instead of an adorable mini Darth Vader, this year's video involves some adorable dogs.
Happy Friday!