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V - "Laid Bare" - Sneak Peek #1
Lisa's body undergoes changes; Anna dispatches Ryan to find Agent Malik after she goes missing. Guest stars include Jane Badler, Michael Patric and Christopher Rosamond.
Airs Tuesday, January 18 on ABC 9/8c.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Zachary Levi - Chuck: Video - "Chuck Versus The Balcony" Sneak Peek
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Chuck - "Chuck Versus The Balcony" Sneak Peek
CHUCK PLANS A SECRET MISSION WHILE ON ANOTHER SECRET MISSION IN FRANCE — When an assignment brings him to a French vineyard, Chuck (Zachary Levi) juggles tracking down a nano-chip with trying to create the perfect romantic getaway for Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski). Back at the Buy More, Lester (Vik Sahay) comes to Big Mike (Mark Christopher Lawrence) for his own romantic problems. Joshua Gomez, Scott Krinsky, Bonita Friedericy and Adam Baldwin also star.
Airs Monday, January 17 at 8pm on NBC.
Chuck - "Chuck Versus The Balcony" Sneak Peek
CHUCK PLANS A SECRET MISSION WHILE ON ANOTHER SECRET MISSION IN FRANCE — When an assignment brings him to a French vineyard, Chuck (Zachary Levi) juggles tracking down a nano-chip with trying to create the perfect romantic getaway for Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski). Back at the Buy More, Lester (Vik Sahay) comes to Big Mike (Mark Christopher Lawrence) for his own romantic problems. Joshua Gomez, Scott Krinsky, Bonita Friedericy and Adam Baldwin also star.
Airs Monday, January 17 at 8pm on NBC.
Pioneers of Television - TV Guide: Matt's Picks: January 18
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Matt's Picks: January 17-20
Jan 17, 2011
by Matt Roush
... Pioneers of Television (Tuesday, 8/7c, PBS)
The second season of this nostalgic documentary series divides its four weekly chapters into genre tributes, including Westerns, crime dramas and local kids' TV. First up: science fiction, looking back at visionaries including Twilight Zone's Rod Serling and Star Trek's Gene Roddenberry, who famously used fantasy to tell allegorical morality plays that have held up over the decades. DVR alert: If you want to see how far fantasy TV has evolved, check out AMC's marathon replay of the acclaimed six-episode zombie survival thriller The Walking Dead, which begins Tuesday (8/7c) and concludes Wednesday. The first season had the feel of a gripping miniseries, so it should be interesting to see how it plays in this format.
Matt's Picks: January 17-20
Jan 17, 2011
by Matt Roush
... Pioneers of Television (Tuesday, 8/7c, PBS)
The second season of this nostalgic documentary series divides its four weekly chapters into genre tributes, including Westerns, crime dramas and local kids' TV. First up: science fiction, looking back at visionaries including Twilight Zone's Rod Serling and Star Trek's Gene Roddenberry, who famously used fantasy to tell allegorical morality plays that have held up over the decades. DVR alert: If you want to see how far fantasy TV has evolved, check out AMC's marathon replay of the acclaimed six-episode zombie survival thriller The Walking Dead, which begins Tuesday (8/7c) and concludes Wednesday. The first season had the feel of a gripping miniseries, so it should be interesting to see how it plays in this format.
Being Human - TV Guide: Roush Review: Remakes and a Retread
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Roush Review: Remakes and a Retread
Jan 17, 2011
by Matt Roush
Does no one have an original idea in TV land anymore? Judging from tonight's latest batch of mid-season offerings, it hardly appears so. Programmers have either gone to England for inspiration, rarely improving on the source material, or back to the drawing board of tried-and-true formats like the courtroom drama, resulting in an unhappy epidemic of deja view viewing.
The best of tonight's premieres is Syfy's remake of Being Human (9/8c), and even it is a pale imitation of the provocative British original. Given the relatively limited reach of BBC America, and the inexplicable reluctance in some corners to embrace anything with a European accent, I get why Syfy would snap up and adapt this fetching premise for the American audience. In terms of production and casting, though, it leaves quite a bit to be desired.
For the unacquainted, this is the story of three supernatural roommates sharing a house in working-class Boston: an immortal and broodingly Byronic vampire (Sam Witwer, who comes the closest to embodying the spirit of the thing), a mild-mannered werewolf still awkwardly adjusting to his monthly curse (Sam Huntington, whose rhythms are a bit too sitcom-like) and a female ghost (shrill Meaghan Rath) who can't leave the house in which she died under mysterious circumstances. If all of this is new to you, the appealing mix of humor and horror may very well hook you. If you've already fallen in love with the British version, as I have, this uneven carbon copy will seem wildly unnecessary. And like me, you'll just find yourself counting the days until BBC America begins airing new episodes later this year...
Roush Review: Remakes and a Retread
Jan 17, 2011
by Matt Roush
Does no one have an original idea in TV land anymore? Judging from tonight's latest batch of mid-season offerings, it hardly appears so. Programmers have either gone to England for inspiration, rarely improving on the source material, or back to the drawing board of tried-and-true formats like the courtroom drama, resulting in an unhappy epidemic of deja view viewing.
The best of tonight's premieres is Syfy's remake of Being Human (9/8c), and even it is a pale imitation of the provocative British original. Given the relatively limited reach of BBC America, and the inexplicable reluctance in some corners to embrace anything with a European accent, I get why Syfy would snap up and adapt this fetching premise for the American audience. In terms of production and casting, though, it leaves quite a bit to be desired.
For the unacquainted, this is the story of three supernatural roommates sharing a house in working-class Boston: an immortal and broodingly Byronic vampire (Sam Witwer, who comes the closest to embodying the spirit of the thing), a mild-mannered werewolf still awkwardly adjusting to his monthly curse (Sam Huntington, whose rhythms are a bit too sitcom-like) and a female ghost (shrill Meaghan Rath) who can't leave the house in which she died under mysterious circumstances. If all of this is new to you, the appealing mix of humor and horror may very well hook you. If you've already fallen in love with the British version, as I have, this uneven carbon copy will seem wildly unnecessary. And like me, you'll just find yourself counting the days until BBC America begins airing new episodes later this year...
The Cape - Slice of SciFi: James Frain Audio Interview
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Slice of SciFi #299: A Conversation with James Frain of “The Cape”
We’ve got an interview with James Frain, who stars on NBC’s new series “The Cape.”
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Slice of SciFi #299: A Conversation with James Frain of “The Cape”
We’ve got an interview with James Frain, who stars on NBC’s new series “The Cape.”
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Being Human - Collider: Mark Pellegrino Interview
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Mark Pellegrino Interview BEING HUMAN
by Christina Radish Posted: January 17th, 2011
On the new SyFy television series Being Human, adapted from the popular British series of the same name, actor Mark Pellegrino plays Bishop, a powerful vampire who is over 300 years old. He is the leader of a vicious vampire legion in Boston, but no amount of power will satisfy him until he lures Aidan (Sam Witwer), who has sworn off killing humans for blood, back into his fold of thirsty blood hunters.
While at the SyFy portion of the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Mark Pellegrino, who is best known for playing Jacob on Lost and Lucifer on Supernatural, talked about the appeal of this new character, his decision not to watch the original series before developing his role, finding the balance between the darkness and the humor on the series, and how close the cast has become. He also shared his favorite memory from his time on Lost...
... Question: Who is the guy that you’re playing?
MARK PELLEGRINO: His name is James Bishop, and he’s a vampire. He’s about 300 years old. At the time that we see him, he’s the vampire boss of Boston. All the vampire clans are organizing their families, and there are heads of these families, kind of like the mafia system. Bishop has positioned himself in the Boston Police Department, as a Lieutenant. He also has a stake in this funeral home, which is where the vampire business takes place. He basically operates out of there and is trying, from the very beginning, to bring Aidan back into the fold. Aidan has been the rebel. He’s the prodigal son, so to speak. Bishop is trying to bring him back into the family business.
Mark Pellegrino Interview BEING HUMAN
by Christina Radish Posted: January 17th, 2011
On the new SyFy television series Being Human, adapted from the popular British series of the same name, actor Mark Pellegrino plays Bishop, a powerful vampire who is over 300 years old. He is the leader of a vicious vampire legion in Boston, but no amount of power will satisfy him until he lures Aidan (Sam Witwer), who has sworn off killing humans for blood, back into his fold of thirsty blood hunters.
While at the SyFy portion of the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Mark Pellegrino, who is best known for playing Jacob on Lost and Lucifer on Supernatural, talked about the appeal of this new character, his decision not to watch the original series before developing his role, finding the balance between the darkness and the humor on the series, and how close the cast has become. He also shared his favorite memory from his time on Lost...
... Question: Who is the guy that you’re playing?
MARK PELLEGRINO: His name is James Bishop, and he’s a vampire. He’s about 300 years old. At the time that we see him, he’s the vampire boss of Boston. All the vampire clans are organizing their families, and there are heads of these families, kind of like the mafia system. Bishop has positioned himself in the Boston Police Department, as a Lieutenant. He also has a stake in this funeral home, which is where the vampire business takes place. He basically operates out of there and is trying, from the very beginning, to bring Aidan back into the fold. Aidan has been the rebel. He’s the prodigal son, so to speak. Bishop is trying to bring him back into the family business.
Fairly Legal - Entertainment Weekly: Tonight's Best TV Jan 20
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Tonight's Best TV
A Daily Guide To Notable Shows
Fairly Legal
10-11:16PM USA, SERIES DEBUT
The by-the-numbers legal dramedy is given a needed boost by its incredibly likable star Sarah Shahi (Life). She plays Kate Reed, a lawyer-turned-mediator at her deceased father's firm. Adding to Reed's daily stress? Her evil stepmother (Virginia Williams) is now her boss. It's all pretty obvious stuff, aside from some weird Wizard of Oz references. However, the vivacious Shahi makes it feel at least fairly fresh. Bottom line: The show may be guilty of cliché assault, but Shahi is more victim than perp. B- —Tim Stack
Tonight's Best TV
A Daily Guide To Notable Shows
Fairly Legal
10-11:16PM USA, SERIES DEBUT
The by-the-numbers legal dramedy is given a needed boost by its incredibly likable star Sarah Shahi (Life). She plays Kate Reed, a lawyer-turned-mediator at her deceased father's firm. Adding to Reed's daily stress? Her evil stepmother (Virginia Williams) is now her boss. It's all pretty obvious stuff, aside from some weird Wizard of Oz references. However, the vivacious Shahi makes it feel at least fairly fresh. Bottom line: The show may be guilty of cliché assault, but Shahi is more victim than perp. B- —Tim Stack
Fairly Legal - Yahoo TV: What To Watch - Weekly Top 10
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What To Watch - Weekly Top 10
Yahoo TV picks the week's top 10 must-watch shows.
Fairly Legal
Series Premiere: Thursday at 10pm on USA
USA adds to its already impressive roster of light dramas with this new legal series. Sarah Shahi ("The L Word") stars as lawyer Kate Reed, who gets so fed up with the legal system that she quits to become a mediator. She's a whiz at resolving disputes in the courtroom... in her personal life, not so much. On tonight's premiere, Kate helps her family's law firm settle a dispute between a rich clothing magnate and his son.
What To Watch - Weekly Top 10
Yahoo TV picks the week's top 10 must-watch shows.
Fairly Legal
Series Premiere: Thursday at 10pm on USA
USA adds to its already impressive roster of light dramas with this new legal series. Sarah Shahi ("The L Word") stars as lawyer Kate Reed, who gets so fed up with the legal system that she quits to become a mediator. She's a whiz at resolving disputes in the courtroom... in her personal life, not so much. On tonight's premiere, Kate helps her family's law firm settle a dispute between a rich clothing magnate and his son.
Richard Dean Anderson - Sleuth Channel: MacGyver Season Six Marathon Sat Jan 22 '11
Source: Sleuth Channel
MACGYVER - Season Six Marathon Saturday, January 22, 2011 on Sleuth Channel
MacGyver starred Richard Dean Anderson (Stargate SG-1) and Dana Elcar.
6:00 AM Tough Boys
A group of young vigilantes is taking explosive measures to blow away the crack ring gripping the neighborhood.
Guest stars include Garvin Funches, Dale Wilson, Jason Scott, Richard Roundtree and Gerry Bean.
7:00 AM Humanity
MacGyver is taken hostage when an elite corps still loyal to Romania's Ceausescu sabotages a plan to uncover his files.
Guest stars include Brooks Gardner, Larry D. Mann, Alan Scarfe and Andrew Kavadas.
8:00 AM The Gun
A gun used in an assassination 20 years ago and in a present-day cop killing is sought by MacGyver, who needs it to clear a friend.
Guest stars include Jerry Wasserman, Jay Brazeau, Alec Burden and Vincent Gale.
9:00 AM Twenty Questions
MacGyver tries to get a young friend accused of murder to admit she has a drinking problem
Guest stars include Mayim Bialik, Claire Brown, Cavan Cunningham and Jackson Davies.
10:00 AM Tough Boys
11:00 AM Humanity
12:00 PM The Gun
1:00 PM Twenty Questions
MACGYVER - Season Six Marathon Saturday, January 22, 2011 on Sleuth Channel
MacGyver starred Richard Dean Anderson (Stargate SG-1) and Dana Elcar.
6:00 AM Tough Boys
A group of young vigilantes is taking explosive measures to blow away the crack ring gripping the neighborhood.
Guest stars include Garvin Funches, Dale Wilson, Jason Scott, Richard Roundtree and Gerry Bean.
7:00 AM Humanity
MacGyver is taken hostage when an elite corps still loyal to Romania's Ceausescu sabotages a plan to uncover his files.
Guest stars include Brooks Gardner, Larry D. Mann, Alan Scarfe and Andrew Kavadas.
8:00 AM The Gun
A gun used in an assassination 20 years ago and in a present-day cop killing is sought by MacGyver, who needs it to clear a friend.
Guest stars include Jerry Wasserman, Jay Brazeau, Alec Burden and Vincent Gale.
9:00 AM Twenty Questions
MacGyver tries to get a young friend accused of murder to admit she has a drinking problem
Guest stars include Mayim Bialik, Claire Brown, Cavan Cunningham and Jackson Davies.
10:00 AM Tough Boys
11:00 AM Humanity
12:00 PM The Gun
1:00 PM Twenty Questions
Medium - Yahoo TV: What To Watch - Weekly Top 10 - Jan 21
Source: Yahoo TV [follow link for complete column]
What To Watch - Weekly Top 10
Yahoo TV picks the week's top 10 must-watch shows.
Medium
Series Finale: Friday at 8pm ET on CBS
After a seven-season, 130-episode run on NBC and CBS, it's case closed for psychic crime-solver Allison Dubois. (Although perhaps it's just as well: We'll never look at this show the same way after watching real-life "Medium" inspiration Allison Dubois embarrass herself on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.") The series finale marks a new beginning for Allison: She starts a new career as a lawyer, while her husband Joe lands a new job as well.
What To Watch - Weekly Top 10
Yahoo TV picks the week's top 10 must-watch shows.
Medium
Series Finale: Friday at 8pm ET on CBS
After a seven-season, 130-episode run on NBC and CBS, it's case closed for psychic crime-solver Allison Dubois. (Although perhaps it's just as well: We'll never look at this show the same way after watching real-life "Medium" inspiration Allison Dubois embarrass herself on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.") The series finale marks a new beginning for Allison: She starts a new career as a lawyer, while her husband Joe lands a new job as well.
Being Human - Entertainment Weekly: Tonight's Best TV Jan 17
Source: Entertainment Weekly [follow link for complete column]
Tonight's Best TV
A Daily Guide To Notable Shows
... Being Human
9-10PM SYFY, SERIES DEBUT
A vampire, a ghost, and a werewolf share an apartment. Of course, the real beast will be sorting out the cleaning schedule.
Tonight's Best TV
A Daily Guide To Notable Shows
... Being Human
9-10PM SYFY, SERIES DEBUT
A vampire, a ghost, and a werewolf share an apartment. Of course, the real beast will be sorting out the cleaning schedule.
Being Human - Yahoo TV: Watch to Watch - Weekly Top 10
Source: Yahoo TV [follow link for complete column]
What To Watch - Weekly Top 10
Yahoo TV picks the week's top 10 must-watch shows.
... Being Human (Syfy)
Series Premiere: Monday at 9pm on Syfy
We've always liked the offbeat U.K. series "Being Human," which features three supernatural flatmates trying to fit in with normal society. Now Syfy introduces its own version of "Human," with vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer), werewolf Josh (Sam Huntington), and ghost Sally (Meaghan Rath) sharing a Boston brownstone and keeping their unusual abilities a secret. The premiere sees Aidan and Josh vow to look out for each other after a brutal -- and bloody -- night out.
(Note: also on Yahoo TV's Monday's Picks list.)
What To Watch - Weekly Top 10
Yahoo TV picks the week's top 10 must-watch shows.
... Being Human (Syfy)
Series Premiere: Monday at 9pm on Syfy
We've always liked the offbeat U.K. series "Being Human," which features three supernatural flatmates trying to fit in with normal society. Now Syfy introduces its own version of "Human," with vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer), werewolf Josh (Sam Huntington), and ghost Sally (Meaghan Rath) sharing a Boston brownstone and keeping their unusual abilities a secret. The premiere sees Aidan and Josh vow to look out for each other after a brutal -- and bloody -- night out.
(Note: also on Yahoo TV's Monday's Picks list.)
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