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TV GUIDE: The Tuesday Playlist: NBC Falls Out Of Love
Apr 23, 2013
by Matt Roush
Way to squander a Voice lead-in, NBC. Turns out America wasn't ready to waste another night of the broadcast week on a ridiculously padded dating show, so after this week, Ready for Love (Tuesday, 9:01/8:01c) goes into reality limbo — and honestly, if scripted duds can get yanked without notice, why should lousy competition-reality shows be exempt when shunned like this one was?
On the plus side, with The Voice about to end its enjoyable "battle" rounds and move next week into the "knockout" phase, the expanded Tuesday edition will be joined April 30 by the clever supernatural thriller Grimm, given a well-deserved reprieve from the Friday trenches for the rest of the season. (Part of me wishes NBC would invest more heavily in Hannibal and give it a shot in this wide-open Tuesday time period, but Grimm is probably a better fit.)
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NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)
Airs: Tuesday, May 14 at 9/8c
Get ready for another partner swap! After a nuclear explosion in the Pacific renews NCIS' search for stolen nuclear weapons, Hetty sends Callen and Kensi overseas and partners Sam and Deeks stateside. But look for the finale to also pay off this season's exploration of Sam's relationship with his undercover CIA agent wife. "It's a bigger finale than any we've done in terms of the outcomes and what's at stake," executive producer Shane Brennan says.
VANCOUVER SUN VIDEO: Continuum at Fan Expo 2013 in Vancouver
Vancouver Sun reporter Tiffany Crawford talks with Rachel Nichols and Erik Knudsen, stars of the science fiction series which takes place in Vancouver Continuum at Fan Expo 2013 in Vancouver.
Continuum season two premieres in the US on Syfy on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10/9C.
Continuum 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.
MOTIVE - ABC VIDEO: NEW SERIES PROMO # 2 - ONLY YOU WILL KNOW THE KILLER - PREMIERES THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 AT 9/8C
From Daniel Cerone, the executive producer of "Dexter" and "The Mentalist," comes "Motive," a thrilling crime drama with a unique twist focusing not on who did the crime, but why the crime was committed in the first place.
When murder is committed, Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman), a loving, single mother and a damned good homicide detective, along with her partner, Detective Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira), are on the case, looking for clues that will lead them to the killer. But "Motive" turns the tried-and-true crime drama formula on its head by indentifying the Killer and Victim at the beginning of each episode. As the mystery unfolds, winding between revealing flashbacks and present time, viewers will navigate the twisted and complicated maze of each murder, solving the puzzle alongside Detective Flynn and her team, piecing together more of the mysterious connections that drove the Killer to commit murder.
Rounding out the homicide team are Dr. Betty Rogers (Lauren Holly), a medical examiner with a quirky sense of humor that belies the grimness of her daily job; Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom (Roger R. Cross), the Squad Room Supervisor, who was sidelined from the streets a few years earlier by a bullet; and Detective Brian Lucas (Brendan Penny), a young detective who is eager to learn from the best and is fascinated about the often grisly procedures.
Angie doesn't suffer fools or authority figures lightly; her disarming, street-smart attitude often leads criminals and co-workers alike down the garden path, only to realize later that they've made a major mistake by taking this sexy, sassy force-of-nature at face value. At home Angie only wants the best for her teenage son, Manny, who is one of the few things in life that she feels she did right. But as far as Manny's concerned, being the son of a cop is not the easiest gig in the world.
(Roger R. Cross, Kristin Lehman, Brendan Penny, Louis Ferreira and Lauren Holly)
"Motive" stars Kristin Lehman ("The Killing," "Judging Amy") as Detective Angie Flynn, Louis Ferreira ("Stargate Universe," "Rookie Blue") as Detective Oscar Vega, Lauren Holly ("NCIS," "Chicago Hope," "Picket Fences") as Dr. Betty Rogers, Roger Cross ("Continuum," "24," "Arrow") as Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom, Brendan Penny ("Whistler") as Detective Brian Lucas and Cameron Bright ("The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2") as Manny Flynn.
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NCIS (CBS)
Airs: Tuesday, May 14 at 8/7c
The search for the man who killed Ziva's father and Vance's wife will actually land Gibbs & Co. in hot water. Leading the federal witch hunt is Department of Defense Investigator Richard Parsons (guest star Colin Hanks), who questions the unconventional methods of Gibbs' team during their case and ultimately puts some agents' future in jeopardy. Fortunately, Gibbs will be able to rely on some old friends: JAG's A.J. Chegwidden (John M. Jackson) will come to the team's defense and Muse Watson's deceased Mike Franks will serve as Gibbs' conscience. "Gibbs is going to face some very tough decisions," executive producer Gary Glasberg says. "And who better to help him than his best friend?"
MOTIVE - ABC VIDEO: NEW SERIES PROMO # 1 - A KILLER AND A VICTIM - PREMIERES THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 AT 9/8C
From Daniel Cerone, the executive producer of "Dexter" and "The Mentalist," comes "Motive," a thrilling crime drama with a unique twist focusing not on who did the crime, but why the crime was committed in the first place.
When murder is committed, Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman), a loving, single mother and a damned good homicide detective, along with her partner, Detective Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira), are on the case, looking for clues that will lead them to the killer. But "Motive" turns the tried-and-true crime drama formula on its head by indentifying the Killer and Victim at the beginning of each episode. As the mystery unfolds, winding between revealing flashbacks and present time, viewers will navigate the twisted and complicated maze of each murder, solving the puzzle alongside Detective Flynn and her team, piecing together more of the mysterious connections that drove the Killer to commit murder.
Rounding out the homicide team are Dr. Betty Rogers (Lauren Holly), a medical examiner with a quirky sense of humor that belies the grimness of her daily job; Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom (Roger R. Cross), the Squad Room Supervisor, who was sidelined from the streets a few years earlier by a bullet; and Detective Brian Lucas (Brendan Penny), a young detective who is eager to learn from the best and is fascinated about the often grisly procedures.
Angie doesn't suffer fools or authority figures lightly; her disarming, street-smart attitude often leads criminals and co-workers alike down the garden path, only to realize later that they've made a major mistake by taking this sexy, sassy force-of-nature at face value. At home Angie only wants the best for her teenage son, Manny, who is one of the few things in life that she feels she did right. But as far as Manny's concerned, being the son of a cop is not the easiest gig in the world.
"Motive" stars Kristin Lehman ("The Killing," "Judging Amy") as Detective Angie Flynn, Louis Ferreira ("Stargate Universe," "Rookie Blue") as Detective Oscar Vega, Lauren Holly ("NCIS," "Chicago Hope," "Picket Fences") as Dr. Betty Rogers, Roger Cross ("Continuum," "24," "Arrow") as Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom, Brendan Penny ("Whistler") as Detective Brian Lucas and Cameron Bright ("The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2") as Manny Flynn.
CASTLE - VIDEO: 'STILL' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 AT 10/9C ON ABC
Beckett's life is suddenly in danger after she step on a bomb, on "Castle," MONDAY, APRIL 22 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Beckett's (Stana Katic) life is on the line when she steps on a pressure sensitive bomb. While the team searches for a way to disarm the explosive, Castle (Nathan Fillion) distracts Beckett by arguing with her about who fell for whom first.
Guest stars include Allan Louis, Adam Rose, Andy Goldenberg and Stefan Marks.
"Still" was written by Rob Hanning and directed by Bill Roe.
And a new version of the episode trailer courtesy also of You Tube
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The Mentalist (CBS)
Airs: Sunday, May 5 at 10/9c
As Patrick Jane narrows down his list of Red John suspects, the serial killer strikes another pointed blow at Jane by killing someone from his past. (Look for some familiar faces from Jane's carnie days to show up again.) But will Red John's most recent murder be the one that does him in?
"This season has been about Jane digging into the notion that it's not that Red John could be anyone; it's that Red John is one of a very specific set of people that Jane is uniquely qualified to investigate," executive producer Tom Szentgyorgyi says. "The finale is going to pay that off in a way that will completely change the hunt for Red John. We are going to know some very specific things about who he might be."
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LOST GIRL - SYFY PRESS RELEASE: SYFY WILL LAUNCH ITS FIRST EVER MOBILE GAME WITH LOST GIRL: THE GAME
AVAILABLE ON IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 22 IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOST GIRL SEASON THREE FINALE
April 22, 2013 – Marking Syfy’s first ever entry into the mobile gaming space, Syfy Ventures today announced it is launching Lost Girl: The Game, a free mobile gaming app available for download on iOS and Android devices. The all-new game offers fans of the sexy, supernatural drama, an interactive, mission-based experience inspired by the popular Syfy original series.
Lost Girl: The Game will launch together with the Season 3 finale of the series, which concluded on Syfy Monday, April 22 at 10PM (ET/PT).
Featuring an original storyline, written by the series’ writers, the game invites fans to create a customized Fae character that they can use to venture through exciting new mysteries set in the virtual world of Lost Girl. Users can get a taste of the world of the Fae by creating their own avatars, embarking on missions and uncovering hidden objects, in order to score points and unlock levels.
“Fans of Syfy’sLost Girl will have a new platform to explore the Lost Girl world,” said Jeff Li, Vice President, Syfy Ventures. “Our Lost Girl fans are clamoring for new ways to engage with the hit series. We are thrilled to work with our media partners at Shaw Media and Prodigy Pictures to bring Lost Girl to new platforms.”
Lost Girl will return for a fourth season on Syfy in 2014 with 13 all-new episodes. During its third season, Lost Girl is the #2 original cable drama in Adults 18-49 in its time period, averaging 1.3 million total viewers based on most current data.
Lost Girl follows supernatural seductress Bo (Anna Silk), a Succubus who is a Fae creature of legend and folklore living among humans. Bo refuses to choose an allegiance to either the Dark or Light Fae clans, leading her on a personal path of discovery. Lost Girl co-stars Kris Holden-Ried (The Tudors, Underworld 4) as “Dyson”; Ksenia Solo (Life Unexpected; Black Swan) as “Kenzi”; Zoie Palmer (The Guard, Instant Star) as “Lauren”; Rick Howland (Billable Hours, Murdoch Mysteries) as “Trick” and K.C. Collins (Owning Mahowny, Doomstown) as “Hale.”
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Hawaii Five-0 (CBS)
Airs: Monday, May 20 at 10/9c
The team must find a terrorist who landed his hijacked transport plane in Oahu before he is able to carry out his attack. All the while, Kono is on the run for a murder she didn't commit and McGarrett learns some shocking news from Wo Fat. Could it have something to do with what happened between Wo Fat and McGarrett's mother Doris in the safe house? And can McGarrett trust either of them?
"We find our team risking it all by putting their trust in people or things that maybe they shouldn't," executive producer Peter Lenkov says. "We'll see if their faith pays off." As for whether Doris will stick around, Lenkov says, "We've only just begun to scratch the surface on Doris McGarrett. … Her story's not quite done yet." But someone will likely say goodbye. "The English translation of our finale title is 'Farewell and take care,' Lenkov says. "You can take want you want from that."
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO: Nathalie Emmanuel Discusses Learning Valyrian In Game Of Thrones Season 3
At Hollywood’s Lexington Social House, Nathalie Emmanuel talks with AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman about the difficulties of learning a made-up language in “Game of Thrones” Season 3. Also, can she teach The Dish how to speak Valyrian? Plus, Nathalie chats about reacting to CGI dragons...
