Wednesday, January 5, 2011

The Big Bang Theory - Video: "The Bus Pants Utilization" Episode Trailer Airs Jan 6

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The Big Bang Theory - The Bus Pants Utilization

Leonard's idea for a smartphone app derails his friendship with Sheldon on the next episode of The Big Bang Theory.

NCIS: Los Angeles - Video: "Overwatch" Episode Trailer Airs Jan 11 '11

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NCIS: Los Angeles - Overwatch

The NCIS team uncovers an experimental Navy tracking system when a body containing a top-secret residue is stolen from an autopsy room on the next episode of NCIS: Los Angeles.

Airs Tuesday, January 11 at 9pm on CBS. Guest cast includes Aaron Abrams, Barrett Foa, Antal Kalik and Krisztian Kery.

Mark Harmon - NCIS - Video: "Ships in the Night" Episode Trailer Airs Jan 11 '11

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NCIS - Ships in the Night

Gibbs and the NCIS team partner with a Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) Agent to solve the murder of a Marine gunned down on a dinner boat on the next episode of NCIS.

Airs Tuesday, Jan 11 at 8pm on CBS.

Guest cast includes Patch Darragh, Tiffany Dupont, Chris Guzzi, Diane Neal and Gino Anthony Pesi.

The Cape - Video: "Hero" Series Promo

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The Cape - Hero

This city needs a hero. The Cape -- Premiers Sunday at 9/8c on NBC.

Cast includes David Lyons, James Frain, Jennifer Ferrin, Summer Glau and Keith David.

Being Human - Celebrity Extra: Mark Pellegrino Q & A

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Celebrity Extra: Q and A: Week of Jan. 3

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Q: I’ve seen ads on Syfy for its new show “Being Human,” and I see it has vampires and werewolves and all that, which seems to be all the rage these days. What sets this show apart from all the others? — Justine F., via e-mail

A: When I spoke with series star Mark Pellegrino recently, he told me: “I think what sets this show apart is its literal humanity. It’s not like it’s a romance novel — it’s people who have very serious issues that they’re contending with. I think the title, ‘Being Human,’ says it all. For these characters, being human is not just about assimilating, but also dealing with character flaws. Everybody has to deal with their character flaws, and for these characters it’s literal monsters within them that they have to control and battle with.

“What I think makes it unique as well is that it’s not just scary and it’s not just funny or a combination of all those great elements, but it’s also a story about family. I don’t think you get that so much from the other vampire/werewolf stuff.”

You can catch the premiere of “Being Human” on Monday, Jan. 17, at 9/8c on Syfy.

Stargate Universe - Buzz Focus: Best of TV 2010: Winners

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Best of TV 2010: Winners

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... Best Science Fiction

SGU Stargate Universe

Stargate Universe may have fallen victim to an early cancellation, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a well crafted and memorable science fiction series. SGU wins out for a stellar ensemble cast. Each character had his or her own unique story line worth following. Watching the fierce dynamic of Dr. Rush (Robert Carlyle) versus Col Young (Louis Ferreira) always left viewers with cliffhangers to salivate over. Add on to it a protege war of loyalty and love between Eli (David Blue) and 1st Lt. Scott (Brian J. Smith) and you were sure to have your weekly dose of drama aboard the Destiny. Hopefully, with 10 episodes left to air in Spring 2011, an outpouring of fan ratings can get Syfy to give SGU one more go. But, don’t hold your breath.

Reader’s Choice Winner: Supernatural

Nathan Fillion - Castle - TV Guide Video: Confesses!

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Nathan Fillion (Castle) confesses to TV Guide Magazine!

Castle star Nathan Fillion talks about hand made Snuggies, Doctor Horrible on Broadway, and his acting secrets with TV Guide Magazine!

The Cape - Video: Summer Glau Photoshooting for the Cape

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Summer Glau Photoshooting for the Cape

Summer Glau fansite--the wiki of awesomeness: http://summerglauwiki.com/

Take a look at this behind-the-scenes video of the official Season 1 photoshoot of The Cape.

The Cape has a 2-hour premiere on Sun, January 9th from 9-11PM. Cast includes David Lyons, James Frain, Jennifer Ferrin, Summer Glau and Keith David.

Mega Python vs. Gatoroid - Syfy: Red Carpet Sweepstakes

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Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Red Carpet Sweepstakes | Syfy

Want a chance to win a VIP trip to the premiere of television's most highly anticipated monster throwdown? Enter the Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Red Carpet Sweepstakes! One lucky winner will receive two round-trip flights to New York City, a two-night hotel stay, and two tickets to the Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Red Carpet Premiere on January 24, 2011, at the historic Ziegfeld Theater - not to mention two tickets to an exclusive after-party. Did we mention that stars Debbie Gibson and Tiffany will be there? In case you couldn't tell from the movie title, this is huge!

Prize Package for two includes:

* Roundtrip airfare

* Ground transfers to/from airport in New York City

* 3 days/2 nights hotel accomodations

* 2 tickets to the Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Red Carpet Premiere

* 2 tickets to the After Party

Click here to read the official sweepstakes rules.

Excerpts:

The Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Red Carpet Sweepstakes began on December 28, 2010 and ends on January 17, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET.

Open only to permanent, legal United States residents who are physically
residing in one (1) of the forty-eight (48) continental U.S. or the District of Columbia (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories, and who are twenty-one years of age or older as of the start of the Sweepstakes Period.

You may enter only once per day during the Sweepstakes Period.

Merlin - Female First: Katie McGrath Interview

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Katie McGrath Talks Merlin

Wednesday 5th January 2011
by Helen Earnshaw

Katie McGrath has shot to fame playing the role of Morgana in the hit BBC drama Merlin, the third series was aired at the end of last year. [NOTE: Merlin's third season premieres on Syfy (US) Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10/9C.]

I caught up with the actress to talk about the role and the darker turn for the character in the third series.

... And how are we going to see Morgana's character and relationships develop throughout the series her relationship with Uther is perhaps the most interesting?

Katie McGrath: You can't underestimate the effect at the year away from Camelot has had on Morgana. She has come back as a completely changed character, which means that all of her interactions have changed as well.

The fact that she has accepted who she is, and that she is magical, means that she can't see anyone or any of her past relationships in the same way. Especially her relationship with Uther...

Stargate Universe - MGM: Video Featurette - "Set Extension"

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STARGATE UNIVERSE Video Featurette: "Set Extension"

Visual effects supervisor Mark Savela gives a behind the scenes look at the set extension for Rush's "crazy hall".

Pioneers of Television - PBS: Science Fiction Jan 18 '11 PLUS Video

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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION - Science Fiction - Tuesday, January 18, 2011

It's no wonder that Gene Rodenberry, creator of "Star Trek," turned to science fiction when he wanted to delve into dicey subjects on television such as race relations and the value of war. It's easier to unearth tough subjects when creatures from another planet or another time deliver the truisms. Humans have always gazed up at the stars or stared deep into the black, rolling ocean with equal parts fascination and fear. The unexplored frontiers at the edges of our existence beckon and repel in equal measure. In the early to mid 1960s, a number of innovative television writers, producers and actors began playing with these ideas on the small screen — sometimes preying on our universal fears, and sometimes dreaming up a very different future. Whatever their initial aim, these television innovators left behind a legacy of science fiction television that entertained us and challenged our preconceived notions.


"Lost in Space"

A kitschy, comic science fiction show based loosely on the classic novel, The Swiss Family Robinson, "Lost in Space" debuted in 1965 and was created by Irwin Allen, the most successful science fiction producer of the decade. While the show centered on the misadventures of the Robinson family in outer space, a scene-stealing, villainous anti-hero emerges in the form of Dr. Zachary Smith (Johnathan Harris). Harris and a robot, B9, developed an unexpected comedic relationship in which B9, voiced by Bob May, plays the "straight man," allowing Harris to deliver some of his most memorable zingers.


"Star Trek"

Gene Roddenberry had the kernal of an idea for "Star Trek" as early as 1961. Originally the series was set in the American West and modeled after the classic tome, Gulliver's Travels. Rodenberry planned for each episode of the series to deliver a cathartic two-punch in the form of entertaining adventure and moral message. But Roddenberry met resistance from NBC. The network insisted that the "Star Trek" pilot presented fascinating ideas but lacked excitement. Roddenberry re-worked the script, placing the series in outer space and bringing actor William Shatner to the key role of Captain James T. Kirk. NBC executives were satisfied with the changes, and the series "Star Trek," hit small screens in 1966. Unlike anything that had come before it, "Star Trek" addressed issues of race, gender, war, nuclear proliferation and drug abuse in a context that was palatable to the public. And the on-screen chemistry between Captain Kirk and logical Dr. Spock, played by Leonard Nimoy, was unmistakable. The series became a cult classic, spawning an impressive franchise of movies, animated series, merchandise and fan groups.


"The Twilight Zone"

Created by Rod Serling, "The Twilight Zone" appeared on the small screen from 1959 to 1964, and the anthology series relied on reams of taut writing from sci-fi literary greats such as Ray Bradbury, Charles Beaumont and Richard Matheson.

"The beauty of the science fiction genre is that so much of it had been untouched," said Serling. "It had been reproduced in printed form over and over again, but it had never been done on camera, so we had almost a goldmine of unused material we could operate from."

Unlike other science fiction television shows that planted their scripts firmly in the future, this hair-raising series dealt with the paranormal in the immediate to near-future. And instead of relying on a predictable cast of characters, the series produced unique vignettes with different actors for all 152 episodes. The result was a thought-provoking, squirm-inducing roller coaster ride of a series known for its excellent writing.

Watch Science Fiction Tuesday, January 18 at 8/7c on PBS

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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Leonard Nimoy: Before Spock | PBS

In a clip from PIONEERS OF TELEVISION season two (premiering January 18, 8/7c on PBS), Leonard Nimoy reveals that "Star Trek" wasn't his first acting gig in the science fiction genre. See what outfit he donned before his famous ears.



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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION Season Two (Coming to PBS January 2011) | Preview | PBS


Where would we be without the pioneering stars of "Star Trek," "Columbo," "Romper Room" and "Gunsmoke"? PIONEERS OF TELEVISION returns for second season for a revealing look at the inception of four of the most popular genres in television: science fiction, westerns, crime dramas and local kids' TV. Watch PIONEERS OF TELEVISION Tuesdays, January 18-February 8, 2011 on PBS.



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Nichelle Nichols on Working with Leonard Nimoy

Actress Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) describes trying to make serious co-star Leonard Nimoy (Spock) laugh during a pivotal scene in “Star Trek.”

Watch the full episode. See more Pioneers of Television.

Behemoth - Video: Movie Trailer - Syfy SciFI Saturday Jan 15

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BEHEMOTH Movie Trailer

• PREMIERES ON SYFY • Saturday, January 15th 9pm (est) • An earthquake reactivates a long-dormant volcano threatening the small town of Ascension, trembling in its shadow. But the gaping maws in the region reveal evidence of something else—a centuries-old subterranean creature at last given the chance to break free in a black cloud of fire and ash. As the Behemoth wreaks havoc, it's a race against time as a small band of rescuers fight it with a force as destructive as the beast itself.

Behemoth's cast includes Cindy Busby, Jessica Parker Kennedy, James Kirk, Ty Olsson, Gary Chalk, Pascale Hutton, William B. Davis, Michael Adamthwaite and Eureka's Ed Quinn.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Syfy (US) Season Five Marathon Jan 14 '11

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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - Syfy (US)Season Five Marathon January 14, 2011

08:30 AM Power Play

Troi, Data and O'Brien stage a mutiny on board the Enterprise after investigating a distress signal originating from an apparently uninhabited moon.

Guest cast includes Rosalind Chao, Colm Meaney and Michelle Forbes.

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09:30 AM Ethics

After Worf (Michael Dorn) is paralyzed in an accident, he is forced to choose between ritual suicide or experimental surgery.

Guest cast includes Caroline Kava, Brian Bonsall and Patti Yasutake.

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10:30 AM The Outcast

Riker becomes romantically involved with a member (Melinda Culea) of the J'naii---an androgynous race that prohibits male-female relationships.

Guest cast includes Melinda Culea, Callan White and Megan Cole.

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11:30 AM The First Duty

Prior to Starfleet Academy commencement ceremonies, an in-flight accident destroys five ships, including the one carrying Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) and his squadron.

Guest cast includes Ray Walston, Robert Duncan McNeill, Ed Lauter, Richard Fancy, Jacqueline Brookes and Wil Wheaton.

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12:30 PM Cost Of Living

Lwaxana (Majel Barrett) upsets Troi and Worf by taking Alexander under her wing. Meanwhile, the Enterprise experiences mechanical problems when parasites attach themselves to the ship.

Guest cast includes Majel Barrett, Brian Bonsall, Tony Jay and Carel Struycken.

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01:30 PM The Perfect Mate

The signing of a treaty between two warring races is complicated when Picard falls in love with the woman (Famke Janssen) who's serving as the peace offering.

Guest cast includes Famke Janssen, Tim O'Connor, Max Grodénchik and Mickey Cottrell.

02:30 PM Imaginary Friend

The imaginary friend of a girl (Noley Thornton) comes to life when the Enterprise enters a section of space inhabited by a strange form of energy.

Guest cast includes Whoopi Goldberg, Noley Thornton, Shay Astar, Jeff Allin, Brian Bonsall and Patti Yasutake.

03:30 PM The Next Phase

La Forge and Ro (LeVar Burton, Michelle Forbes) are assumed to be dead when they vanish during transport back to the Enterprise from a Romulan science ship.

Guest cast includes Whoopi Goldberg, Noley Thornton, Shay Astar, Jeff Allin, Brian Bonsall and Patti Yasutake.

04:30 PM Realm Of Fear

A crewman's fear of being transported intensifies after he encounters a mysterious creature while transporting back to the Enterprise from a marooned ship.

Guest cast includes Colm Meaney, Patti Yasutake, Dwight Schultz and Renata Scott.


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05:30 PM Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

The Enterprise leads a battle for peace. After years of war, the Federation and Klingon empire prepare for a peace summit. But the prospect of intergalactic glasnost with sworn enemies is an alarming one to Captain Kirk. "They're animals!" he warns. When a Klingon ship is attacked and the Enterprise is held accountable, the dogs are war are unleashed again, as both worlds brace for what may be their final, deadly encounter.

Guest cast includes Kim Cattrall, Mark Lenard, Brock Peters, Leon Russom, Kurtwood Smith, Christopher Plummer, Rosanna DeSoto, David Warner, John Schuck and Michael Dorn.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Syfy (US) Season Five Marathon Jan 13 '11

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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - Syfy (US) Season Five Marathon January 13, 2011

08:30 AM Darmok

While initiating relations with the Tamarians, Picard and the Tamarian ship's captain (Paul Winfield) are transported to a planet where both face a fierce beast.

Guest cast includes Richard Allen, Colm Meaney, Paul Winfield and Ashley Judd.

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09:30 AM Ensign Ro

During their investigation of a Bajoran terrorist attack on a Federation colony, Picard (Patrick Stewart) and a Bajoran ensign (Michelle Forbes) uncover a conspiracy by a Starfleet officer.

Guest cast includes Michelle Forbes, Scott Marlowe, Frank Collison, Jeff Hayenga, Cliff Potts and Whoopi Goldberg.

10:30 AM Silicon Avatar

The Enterprise comes in contact with a destructive entity that Picard (Patrick Stewart) believes should be communicated with---but a scientist (Ellen Geer) studying it has different plans.

Guest cast includes Ellen Geer and Susan Diol.

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11:30 AM Disaster

While hosting the winners of a primary-school science contest, the Enterprise is completely disabled by a rare natural phenomenon, leaving Troi (Marina Sirtis) in command on the bridge.

Guest cast includes Rosalind Chao, Colm Meaney, Michelle Forbes, Erika Flores and John Christian Graas.

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12:30 PM The Game

Riker is given an electronic mind game that proves addictive to everyone on board except a vacationing Wesley (Wil Wheaton), who suspects the game's real purpose.

Guest cast includes Ashley Judd, Katherine Moffat, Colm Meaney and Patti Yasutake.

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01:30 PM A New Ground

On an unexpected visit, Worf's son (Brian Bonsall) delivers some startling news---he intends to take up permanent residence on the Enterprise.

Guest cast includes Georgia Brown, Brian Bonsall, Richard McGonagle and Jennifer Edwards.

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02:30 PM Hero Worship

A young boy (Joshua Harris), the only survivor of a destroyed research vessel, becomes attached to Data (Brent Spiner) and attempts to emulate the android.

Guest cast includes Joshua Harris, Harley Venton, Sheila Franklin and Steven Einspahr.

03:30 PM Violations

Crew members begin to fall into inexplicable comas when the Enterprise plays host to a delegation of telepathic aliens.

Guest cast includes Rosalind Chao, Ben Lemon, David Sage and Rick Fitts.

04:30 PM The Masterpiece Society

Picard and the crew of the Enterprise work to save a genetically engineered society from a natural disaster---but their efforts could be equally destructive.

Guest cast includes John Snyder, Dey Young, Ron Canada and Sheila Franklin.

05:30 PM Conundrum

The crew of the Enterprise experiences memory loss and becomes engaged in a baffling battle with the Lysians.

Guest cast includes Erich Anderson, Michelle Forbes, Liz Vassey and Erick Weiss.

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06:30 PM Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

To save Earth from a destructive space probe, Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to 20th century Earth to recover two humpback whales, who are the only Earth beings who can respond to it.

Guest cast includes Jane Wyatt, Catherine Hicks, Mark Lenard, Robin Curtis, Robert Ellenstein, John Schuck and Brock Peters.

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09:00 PM Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

The Enterprise leads a battle for peace. After years of war, the Federation and Klingon empire prepare for a peace summit. But the prospect of intergalactic glasnost with sworn enemies is an alarming one to Captain Kirk. "They're animals!" he warns. When a Klingon ship is attacked and the Enterprise is held accountable, the dogs are war are unleashed again, as both worlds brace for what may be their final, deadly encounter.

Guest cast includes Kim Cattrall, Mark Lenard, Brock Peters, Leon Russom, Kurtwood Smith, Christopher Plummer, Rosanna DeSoto, David Warner, John Schuck and Michael Dorn.

Being Human - Syfy Video: Being Human in 2 Minutes : Series Preview

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Being Human in 2 Minutes : Series Preview

Being Human is harder then it looks. Take a sneak peek at the upcoming Syfy Original Series! Premiers Monday, January 17 at 9/8C!

Cast includes Sam Witwer as Aidan, Meaghan Rath as Sally, Sam Huntington as Josh and Mark Pellegrino as Bishop.

Being Human - Syfy: How To Be Human Blog

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How To Be A Human Blog

A blog about life, death and how to deal with everything in between. Follow the experiences ob Being Human's roommates.

In conjunction with Syfy's new series, Being Human, premiering Monday, January 17 at 9/8C, Syfy has established a blog, with articles published by the series characters Aidan, Sally and Josh.

Mark Valley - Human Target - Yahoo TV: What to Watch Wednesday, Jan 5 '11

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Yahoo TV: What to Watch Wednesday, January 5, 2011

A list of can't-miss hot shows, undiscovered gems and fan favorites ...

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... Human Target

Wednesday at 8pm ET on Fox

Fox's pulse-pounding action series kick-starts the new year tonight with a special two-hour episode. A former flame of Chance's needs his help after her colleague is kidnapped by a South American dictator. Meanwhile, Tony Hale ("Arrested Development") guest stars as an inept private eye whose bungling of a case has made him a target.