The BiG Bang Theory - Yahoo! TV: Thursday's Picks Dec 13 '12 - CBS 8/7C

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Yahoo! TV: Thursday's Picks: What to Watch Thursday, December 13, 2012

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


... The Big Bang Theory

THURSDAY 8 PM on CBS


“Carol of the Bells,” anyone? The “Big Bang” geeks ring in the holiday season with tonight’s Christmas-themed episode, as a game of Dungeons & Dragons stirs up yuletide memories for Sheldon. Yep, there’s nothing like gathering around the old Christmas tree with your favorite elves and orcs. Plus, the girls try to find Raj a date when he joins them on a ladies’ night out on the town.


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR THE BIG BANG THEORY'S 'THE SANTA SIMULATION'

Fringe - Give Me My Remote TV: Jasika Nicole Video Interview

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GIVE ME MY REMOTE TV VIDEO: FRINGE: Jasika Nicole Teases Astrid's 'Pivotal' Role in the Final Episodes

NEW Fringe episode airs Friday, December 14, 2012 at 9/8C on FOX.

The Hobbit - Access Hollywood: Richard Armitage Video Interview

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ACCESS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO: The Hobbit: What Mementos Did Richard Armitage Take From The Set?

Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," reveals which mementos he was able to take home from the set. Plus, why does he think that director Peter Jackson and second unit director Andy Serkis were perfect fits to take on this material?

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO: Richard Armitage Reveals His Standout Scenes In The Hobbit Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," discusses some of the scenes in the film that amazed him the most once he saw the finished film. Plus, the actor explains his preparations for the song that he sings in the movie. ACCESS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO: The Hobbit - Richard Armitage Talks Dwarf Boot Camp Preparations Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," discusses how he and the other actors who played dwarves bonded while training in a "dwarf boot camp." Plus, did he have any previous training using weapons or with horse riding before taking on this film?

Continuum | BSG: Blood & Chrome | Defiance - Video: Interviews from Syfy's 20th Anniversary Special

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CONTINUUM | BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: BLOOD AND CHROME | DEFIANCE - VIDEO: INTERVIEWS FROM SYFY'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Interviewed is actor Rachel Nichols

Continuum premieres Monday, January 14, 2013 at 8/7C on Syfy.

Cast includes Erik Knudsen, Rachel Nichols, Victor Webster, Stephen Lobo, Stargate Universe's Jennifer Spence; Stargate SG-1's Tony Amendola and Lexa Doig, Richard Harmon, Omari Newton, Brian Markinson and Roger R. Cross.



Interviewed is Battlestar Galactica's executive producer Ronald D. Moore and Blood and Chrome's executive producer David Eick.

The cast of Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome includes Luke Pasqualino, Ben Cotton, Jill Teed, Lili Bordán, Mike Dopud, Joseph Falsetti, Adrian Holmes, Karen LeBlanc, Toby Levins, Brian Markinson, Carmen Moore, John Pyper-Ferguson, Zak Santiago (Random Acts of Romance), Tom Stevens, Allison Warnyca and Jordan Weller.

Blood and Chrome will air as a two-hour movie event in February 2013.




Interviews include TV Guide's Matt Roush, Entertainment Weekly's senior writer Geoff Boucher; Defiance actors Grant Bowler, Tony Curran, Julie Benz and Stephanie Leonidas, Jaime Murray; executive producer Kevin Murphy, executive producer/writer Rockne S. O'Bannon and Haven's executive producer Lloyd Segan.

Defiance premieres on Syfy in April 2013.


Syfy's 20th Anniversary Special repeats on:

Dec 13 08:00 AM
Dec 14 02:00 AM
Dec 14 06:00 PM
Dec 16 09:00 AM
Dec 16 11:30 PM
Dec 19 01:30 AM

The Hobbit - Collider: Andy Serkis Video Interview

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COLLIDER: Andy Serkis Talks THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, Directing 2nd Unit, and DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
December 10th, 2012

With Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opening this weekend, I recently got to interview some of the cast and filmmakers in New York City and everyday this week I’ll be posting an exclusive interview. Up first is Andy Serkis. If you’re not aware, not only did Serkis reprise the role of Gollum in The Hobbit, he was also the 2nd unit director on the entire Hobbit trilogy!

During the interview Serkis talked about his reaction to seeing The Hobbit for the first time, how he collaborated with Jackson as a director, how technology has changed the way he brought Gollum to life since Lord of the Rings, and more. In addition, with Matt Reeves directing the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) next year, we talked about how excited he is to play Caesar again and whether he has been talking to Reeves about the role...

Arrow - Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex: John Barrowman Interview

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LOS ANGELES TIMES' HERO COMPLEX: ‘Arrow’: John Barrowman talks archery, ‘Doctor Who’ anniversary

Dec. 12, 2012
by Patrick Kevin Day


Fans of “Doctor Who” and “Torchwood” know actor John Barrowman as the ever-cheery Capt. Jack Harkness. But for his latest role, as Malcolm Merlyn on the hit CW series “Arrow,” Barrowman is putting his famous smile to more sinister use, playing the wealthy head of the mysterious Tempest group. Of course, in “Green Arrow” comic book mythology, Malcolm Merlyn becomes archvillain Merlyn, a whiz with the bow and arrow himself. Barrowman unequivocally declined to reveal whether his character will one day evolve into that famous foe, but in an interview with Hero Complex, he did discuss what’s in store for Wednesday night’s midseason finale of the show, his own archery skills and how he might commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of “Doctor Who...”


... Hero Complex: “Arrow” has done surprisingly well for the CW. What was your reaction when you got word that the show had been picked up for a full season?


John Barrowman: "What I can say that’s different in American television … in Britain, they wouldn’t cancel something after a couple of episodes. In the States they would. They would just decide it’s not working, take it off and put something else in on the fall schedule. It’s about turnaround and getting those audience figures. In the UK, they’ll let a show build. One thing I think is great about the CW is that we came in gangbusters for them and as per normal, the ratings taper off a little bit, but still doing well and all of a sudden there’s another gangbuster moment and the ratings go up again. The CW has stuck by it. Once I found out the numbers were good, I immediately texted Stephen [Amell] to say congratulations and job well done. Stephen was so excited, that he tweeted it before it was even announced. That gives you an idea of the feeling we have as the actors when it happens, we are happy about it and ecstatic that our story gets to be told..."


Arrow airs Wednesday at 8/7C on The CW.

The Hobbit - Collider: Richard Armitage Video Interview

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COLLIDER VIDEO: Richard Armitage Talks THE HOBBIT, Transforming into the Dwarf Leader, Thorin, and Filming Additional Footage for the Sequels

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
December 11th, 2012

With Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opening this weekend, I recently got to interview some of the cast and filmmakers in New York City and every day this week I’ll be posting an exclusive interview. Yesterday I posted Andy Serkis and today it’s Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin Oakenshield, son of Thráin, son of Thrór, King Under the Mountain.

During the interview, Armitage talked about his reaction to seeing The Hobbit for the first time, what it was like to transform his physical appearance, what’s been the biggest surprise making The Hobbit trilogy, whether or not he is looking forward to the additional filming next year, and a lot more.

Mark Harmon - NCIS - CBS Video Featurette: Inside NCIS Ep 5: Ship Set - Set Afloat

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NCIS - CBS VIDEO FEATURETTE: INSIDE NCIS EP 5: SHIP SET - SET AFLOAT

Sean Murray, executive producer Chas. Floyd Johnson, and technical advisor Leon Carroll discuss the production challenges of filming in the tight quarters of the ship set.

NCIS airs Tuesday at 8/7C on CBS.

Alex O'Loughlin - Hawaii Five-0 - CBS Video: 'Kahu' Sneak Peek Airs Dec 17 '12

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HAWAII FIVE-0 - CBS VIDEO: 'KAHU' SNEAK PEEK - AIRS MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 AT 10/9C

Hey Trekkies! Maybe we should retitle the series HAWAII FIVE-OH MY! George Takei guest stars as Chin’s Uncle! On HAWAII FIVE-0, Monday, Dec. 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

After someone foolishly tries to carjack McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin), he and Catherine (Michelle Borth) meet a boy whose father is missing and may be in deadly trouble in the backwoods of Oahu.

George Takei (“Star Trek”) guest stars as Chin’s (Daniel Dae Kim) Uncle

Kahu is Hawaiian for “Guardian”)

[Of note, George Takei guest starred on the original “Hawaii Five-0” series (“Death’s Name is Sam,” original air date Oct. 10, 1975) as Nathaniel Blake, a police officer who is asked to impersonate another man who has committed suicide in order to bring a criminal to justice. His character in this current episode of HAWAII FIVE-0 has no relation to Nathaniel Blake.]

Additional guest stars include Taylor Wily, Dennis Chun, Tristan Lake Leabu, Juan Gabriel Pareja, Andrew Elvis Miller, Lew Temple and David Rees Snell.

'Kahu' was written by Noah Nelson and directed by Bryan Spicer.

The Hobbit - Reelz Channel: Andy Serkis & Ian McKellen.Video Interviews

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THE HOBBIT - REELZ CHANNEL: CAST VIDEO INTERVIEWS

Video includes interviews with Andy Serkis and Ian McKellen.


The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Ian McKellen | Andy Serkis | Hollywood Dailies | Movie Trailer | Review

Doctor Who - BBC America: THE SNOWMEN New Christmas Special 2012 Promo # 2 Airs Dec 25 '12

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DOCTOR WHO - BBC AMERICA VIDEO: THE SNOWMEN - NEW CHRISTMAS SPECIAL PROMO # 2 - AIRS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012 AT 9/8C

"Tomorrow, the snow will fall and so shall mankind."
"Such a winter as this world has never known..."

Don't miss the All New DOCTOR WHO Christmas Special "DOCTOR WHO: THE SNOWMEN" premiering Christmas night, Tuesday Dec 25 at 9pm/8c only on BBC America.

Christmas Eve, 1892 and the falling snow is the stuff of fairy-tales.

When the fairy-tale becomes a nightmare and a chilling menace threatens Earth, an unorthodox young governess, Clara (JENNA-LOUISE COLEMAN), calls on the Doctor (MATT SMITH) for help. But the Doctor is in mourning, reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the universe.

As old friends return, will the Doctor really abandon humankind or will he fight to save the world -- and Christmas -- from the icy clutches of this mysterious menace?

Also starring RICHARD E GRANT as the sinister Doctor Simeon.

The Vampire Diaries - Video: 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' Sneak Peek # 2 Airs Dec 13 '12

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES - VIDEO: 'O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL' SNEAK PEEK # 2 - AIRS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012 AT 8/7C ON THE CW

A winter-theme party is held in Mystic Falls, but amidst the celebration chaos brews when Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Caroline (Candice Accola) disagree with Tyler (Michael Trevino) over his plans for Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and the hybrids. Meanwhile, Klaus makes a discovery that leads to violence; and Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) go to the Gilbert lake house to help Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) conquer some dangerous inner demons.

Guest stars include David Alpay, Joseph Morgan, Phoebe Tonkin, Micah Parker, Sam Towers and Susan Walters.