Thursday, January 5, 2012

Lost Girl - Syfy Video Featurette: 'What is Lost Girl?' - Anna Silk Interview

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LOST GIRL - SYFY VIDEO FEATURETTE: 'What is Lost Girl?' - Anna Silk Interview

Find out Anna Silk's take on Lost Girl and the Fantasy genre.

Lost Girl premieres on Syfy on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10/9C, following the Being Human third season premiere at 9/8C.

Lost Girl cast includes Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried, Ksenia Solo, Richard Howland, Zoie Palmer and K.C. Collins.

Merlin - SciFi and TV Talk: Q & A with Katie McGrath

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SCIFI AND TV TALK: Q & A With Merlin's Katie McGrath

Despite its well-intentioned nature, the old phrase “Daddy’s little girl” has taken on a very different – and extremely dangerous – meaning in the hit BBC fantasy series Merlin. As the ward of King Uther of Camelot, the beautiful Morgana had everything a young woman could ever want, except, of course, any claim to the throne. That honor is reserved for Uther’s son, Prince Arthur.

Things changed, however, when Morgana discovered she was, in fact, the king’s illegitimate daughter. Guided by her half-sister and scheming sorceress Morgause, she honed her own magical abilities and used dark magic in an effort to take what she felt was rightfully hers. With Morgause by her side, Morgana managed to dethrone Uther and crown herself the new Queen of Camelot towards the end of the show’s third season. Luckily, Arthur and The Kings of the Round Table, with the magical assistance of the prince’s right-hand man Merlin, were able to defeat the sisters and oust Morgana from the throne.

In Merlin’s two-part season four opener The Darkest Hour, (airing in the U.S. on Syfy, Friday, January 6th @ 10:00 p.m. EST/PST and on Canada’s SPACE Channel, Saturday, January 7th @ 8:00 p.m. EST/PST) Morgana’s resolve to bring the people of Camelot to their knees is stronger then ever. The sorceress summons the mighty Callieach (pronounced “kay-lix”) to tear open the veil between the worlds. Hellish creatures pour forth, killing any who succumb to their touch. With Uther a shadow of his former self, it falls to Merlin, Arthur and his loyal Knights to protect the kingdom.

Katie McGrath has spent the past four years captivating viewers with her deliciously wicked portrayal of the scorned sorceress Morgana. Prior to taking a brief winter holiday, the actress spent some time chatting about the new season of Merlin, the virtues of playing evil, “Jitterbug Perfume,” the recurring medieval themes in her professional life, The West Wing, Louis XIV, and Florence and the Machine...

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... Q: Morgana is the villain, but she didn’t start that way – and the fans adored her. So how do you create some form of humanity or sympathy for such a wicked character?

Katie McGrath: "It’s fairly easy for me because ultimately I believe in what she’s doing, and why she’s doing it. She’s been betrayed by her father, ostracized from her family, and she’s all alone. She’s been taken down this path and, now, in Season Four, she’s lost her sister. So she’s running on pure revenge. Pure adrenaline fueled by pure revenge. I do feel sorry for her. If you look at it from her perspective, she’s just desperately trying to get back something she lost. I think audiences will sympathize with that..."

Being Human - Paranormal Pop Culture: Sam Witwer Video Interview

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BEING HUMAN - PARANORMAL POP CULTURE: SAM WITWER VIDEO INTERVIEW

Syfy's 'Being Human' star Sam Witwer talks to Paranormal Pop Culture's Aaron Sagers & reveals details about his role on 'The Walking Dead,' and what he thinks about AMC's decision to fire 'Dead' executive producer Frank Darabont July 2011. Video edited with WeVideo

Merlin - Tulsa World: Colin Morgan Interview

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Merlin Syfy Jan 6 2012

TULSA WORLD: 'Merlin' fourth season has darker take on Camelot

"Merlin" is back for a fourth season, and the magical tale of knights, fair maidens, the Round Table and wizardry is deeper, darker and more sinister this season.

1/5/2012
By RITA SHERROW


"The tagline of the season this year is 'the darkest hour is just before dawn,' " explained Colin Morgan, who stars as the talented young wizard. "So that is a hint of the tone of the series. ... The stories have become a lot more powerful. They've become a lot more complex. They're pushing connectors in directions that really there is no going back on - so big shifts, big steps, big changes."

Spoiler alert for those who DVR'd the whole season but haven't watched it yet: When last we left the inhabitants of Camelot - where magic is still forbidden - Morgana had gone from queen to powerful, vengeful outcast, Excalibur ("the sword forged in the breath of a dragon") found its home in stone, the knights of the Round Table pledged their loyalty, rivals became friends, Arthur (Bradley James) was crowned king, and he and Gwen (Angel Coulby) revealed their love for all to see.

Now, Camelot is on "the brink of a Golden Age," and Merlin must use all his power to ensure that Arthur acts wisely as king of the greatest kingdom in existence. The season opens with a festival celebrating the Day of the Dead that brings horrific demons who kill at night after Morgana creates a tear between the veil of the real world and the underworld. And Merlin, who is powerless to stop them, must confront the creatures.

Later, as both Arthur and Merlin mature, the young wizard becomes even closer to experiencing what Arthur is going through, Morgan said.

"Arthur has so much on his plate," the actor said in a recent teleconference. "And the kingdom is in its most dire need of strength at this stage. And it's very much about Merlin being engaged in exactly where he is and what he should be doing.

"At one point in season four, he gets the biggest opportunity he's ever going to get to change Arthur's opinion about magic. And he takes it, and it's a big risk and one of the boldest decisions he's made..."


Merlin season four premieres on Syfy on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10/9C.

Game of Thrones - HBO Video Featurette: Renly's Armor

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GAME OF THRONES - HBO VIDEO FEATURETTE: RENLY'S ARMOR

Game of Thrones costume designer Michele Clapton, costume armor designer Simon Brindle and actor Gethin Anthony (Renly) discuss making the armor for Renly Baratheon.

Game of Thrones season two premieres on HBO in April 2012.


Hell on Wheels - AMC Video: 'Timshel' Sneak Peek Airs Jan 8 '12

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HELL ON WHEELS - AMC VIDEO: 'TIMSHEL' SNEAK PEEK - AIRS JANUARY 8, 2012 AT 10/9C

Durant expresses his interest in Elam for “a man who’s willing to get his hands dirty”.

A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen (Anson Mount) and Lily (Dominique McElligott) together; Joseph (Eddie Spears) and Elam (Common) deal with what their violent mission has wrought.

Mark Harmon - NCIS - Entertainment Tonight Video Featurette: 200th Episode Cast Celebration

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NCIS - ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT VIDEO FEATURETTE: 200TH EPISODE CAST CELEBRATION

The Cast (Pauley Perrette, Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo) of 'NCIS' Celebrates Their 200th Episode!

The 200th episode of NCIS airs February 7 on CBS.

The Vampire Diaries - MSN TV: Tonight's Picks Jan 5 '12 - CW 8/7C

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MSN TV: TONIGHT'S PICKS THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012


... The Vampire Diaries

8:00 PM, CW

Klaus (Joseph Morgan) uses violence to make his point to Damon and Elena (Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev) that he's serious about getting the bodies of his family members back from Stefan (Paul Wesley). Tyler (Michael Trevino) discovers that being a hybrid has its pros and cons. Jeremy's (Steven R. McQueen) attitude has Elena and Alaric (Matt Davis) fearing for his safety in the new episode "The New Deal."

NOVA - PBS Video: 'Bombing Hitler's Dams' Airs Jan 11 '12

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NOVA - PBS VIDEO: 'BOMBING HITLER'S DAMS' - AIRS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 AT 9/8C

In 1943 a squadron of Lancaster bombers staged one of the most audacious raids in military history: destroying two gigantic dams in Germany’s industrial heartland and cutting the water supply to arms factories. Their secret weapon? A revolutionary bouncing bomb invented by British engineer Barnes Wallis.

Wallis and the pilots of 617 Squadron—a lively mix of Britons, Australians, Americans, and Canadians—were hailed as heroes who dealt a mighty blow to the German war machine. Now, NOVA recreates the extreme engineering challenges faced by Wallis and the pilots. A crack team of experts, including dam engineers, explosives specialists, mechanics, and aircrew, steps into the shoes of the "dambusters" and attempts to overcome each of the obstacles the original team faced. They must adapt a vintage World War II DC-4 to carry a bomb the size of an oil drum, train to drop it from a dangerously low altitude in pitch darkness, and get it to bounce over obstacles and onto the target, a scale model the German dam struck by the original dambusters. Can they succeed in destroying the dam and unraveling the mysteries of the one-of-a-kind bouncing bomb?

Watch Bombing Hitler's Dams Preview on PBS. See more from NOVA.

The Vampire Diaries - Entertainment Weekly: Tonight's Best TV Jan 5 '12 - CW 8/7C

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: TONIGHT'S BEST TV THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012

A Daily Guide To Notable Shows


... The Vampire Diaries

8-9 PM THE CW

Stefan hides the coffins that contain the dead bodies of Klaus' relatives. In other words, it's a vampire sleepover.

The Vampire Diaries - TV Guide Video: Vampire Diaries Bite - Jan 5 '12

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES - TV GUIDE VIDEO: VAMPIRE DIARIES BITE - JANUARY 5, 2012

Caroline and Tyler are on the brink of implosion

The Vampire Diaries - AOL TV: What To Watch: TV Picks Jan 5 '12 - CW 8/7C

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AOL TV: WHAT TO WATCH - TV PICKS THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012

... "The Vampire Diaries"

(8 p.m. EST, The CW)

Stefan has hidden the coffins containing the bodies of Klaus' family, and Klaus quickly turns to violence to convince Damon and Elena that no one will be safe until he finds Stefan and gets his family back. Tyler continues to make the most of his new abilities as a hybrid, but he has to face the disturbing consequences of his actions as well. After a terrifying incident, Elena and Alaric grow increasingly concerned about Jeremy's attitude and, ultimately, his safety.

Nathan Fillion - Castle - MSN TV Video: 'Till Death Do Us Part' Sneak Peek - Airs Jan 9 '12

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Castle

CASTLE - MSN TV VIDEO: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART' SNEAK PEEK - AIRS MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 AT 10/9C ON ABC

A womanizer leading a double life falls to his death following his latest conquest, and a surprising revelation in the investigation may interfere with Ryan and Jenny's wedding.

Guest stars include Sam Hennings, Jaime Ray Newman, Parisa Fakhri, Donna Feldman, Jenna Gering, Brian Johnson and Mo Mandel.

The Big Bang Theory - CBS Video: Melissa Rauch Video Interview on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

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THE BIG BANG THEORY - CBS VIDEO: MELISSA RAUCH VIDEO INTERVIEW ON LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON

Can "The Big Bang Theory" star Melissa Rauch guess what's inside of the box in Craig's head?

Lake Placid 3 - MSN TV: Tonight's Picks Jan 5 '12 - Syfy 9/8C

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MSN TV: TONIGHT'S PICKS THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012

... Lake Placid 3

9:00 PM, SYFY

You'd think Colin Ferguson would get enough weirdness starring in the Syfy fantasy series "Eureka," but no. Ferguson pops up again in this forgettable 2010 quasi-sequel to "Lake Placid" about baby "raptor crocodiles" that make life miserable -- and notably short, in some cases -- for their human prey. Yancy Butler ("Witchblade") also stars.

American Experience - PBS Video: 'The Wild West' Series Promo - Premieres Jan 10 '12

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE - PBS VIDEO: 'THE WILD WEST' SERIES PROMO - PREMIERES TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012 AT 9/8C

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE will launch its 24th season on PBS in January 2012 with a month-long re-examination of some of the most controversial and mythic figures of the Wild West, including Billy the Kid, Custer's Last Stand, Wyatt Earp, Geronimo, Annie Oakley and Jessie James.. Learn more: http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience/collections/wild-west/

First episode is: Billy the Kid: American Experience

The true story of the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid, aka Henry McCarty, who was born in New York City's slums to impoverished, Irish immigrant parents; and was killed in 1881 New Mexico by Lincoln County sheriff Pat Garrett after escaping custody while awaiting his execution for the murder of the previous Lincoln County sheriff. The profile includes remarks from Western historians and writers, plus former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson.

The Vampire Diaries - Yahoo! TV: Thursday's Picks Jan 5 '12 - CW 8/7C

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Yahoo! TV: Thursday's Picks: What to Watch Thursday, January 5, 2012

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


... Vampire Diaries

Thursday at 8pm ET on The CW

The CW's bloodthirsty teen soap swoops in with all-new episodes tonight, kicking things off with a serious vampire fight: Now that Stefan has betrayed Klaus and hidden the coffins containing the bodies of Klaus's family, Klaus goes on a rampage, threatening to take out everyone in Mystic Falls. Plus, Tyler gets used to his new hybrid powers while Elena and Alaric worry about Jeremy's safety.

Supernatural - CW Video: 'Adventures In Babysitting' Sneak Peek Airs Jan 6 '12

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Supernatural

SUPERNATURAL - CW VIDEO: 'ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING' SNEAK PEEK - AIRS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 AT 9/8C

Meet Cheech and Ed, your friendly neighborhood technicians. Catch an all new Supernatural, Friday 9/8c.

Sam helps a teen girl search for her missing father, who is also a supernatural hunter. Meanwhile, Dean tries to take down Dick Roman (James Patrick Stuart).

Guest stars include Once Upon A Time's Meghan Ory, James Patrick Stuart, Madison McLaughlin, Lee Vincent and Ian Tracey.