What the...seriously? The 4400 cancelled?

Seriously, this week sucks. TV sucks. First "Journeyman", which has been freakin' awesome the past few weeks (which has not officially been cancelled, but I have NO HOPE when it comes to the networks these days), but now Watch With Kristin is reporting that "The 4400" and "The Dead Zone" have been cancelled. What the hell????

I really do support the writer's strike- but I can't help feeling that they're starting to burn their own asses. Are all of these shows being cancelled because it's the AMPTP's subtle way of controlling the situation and hoping that it'll scare the writer's into settling? It seems a lot of these shows would've been given more of a cancel were they able to continue airing (esp. "Bionic Woman" which will probably be not coming back either).

So, I put this out there to all TV viewers, like me. DO NOT WATCH REALITY TV. No "Clash of the Craptastic Choirs" no "D-List Celebrity Apprentice". Just don't watch it. Eventually, the networks will have to start pushing the AMPTP to make a real deal, because if we don't watch, the advertisers will pull their ads, and they'll start losing money. Serious money. It's the only way they'll talk.


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Afterworld

I've noticed some incoming searches wondering if "Afterworld" is cancelled. If youtube and myspace aren't airing new episodes daily, go to www.budtv.com. There you can watch up through episode 92 and they do indeed show a new episode every day (part of their deal with Budweiser). There are only 130 episodes slated- not 500 as some have reported. The 130 episodes were going to be broken into 3 seasons, and are on myspace and youtube, but there is no separation or lag between episodes on budtv.

So, obviously Russ makes it home (he's the narrator from 3 years in the future), but is his family going to be there? Is the Walker going to become the new world order that Russ has been hoping for- the group that embraces the new world and is grateful for the second chance?

Weigh in with your opinion/theories!


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Save Journeyman

With any show that's introducing a mythology, it takes time. With "Journeyman" I've enjoyed this show from the get go- and even more so now that we're learning more about what might be driving our time travelers. If you enjoy this show as much as me (or if you haven't seen it, check it out!!), voice your support. Go to http://savejourneyman.net/ and see what you can do to support this show.


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TV News: Heroes, Chuck, Strike News

I'm sooo nervous about next week's "Heroes". WWK (Watch With Kristin on eonline.com) reports that one death is final, one is uncertain and one will be coming back- but says that if the uncertain death sticks, fans will have a cow. My guess, either Peter or Hiro would be the two that fans (including me) will freak out about. And, nope, HRG's "death" is not one of these three.

But, a small rant...seriously, does Peter not realize Adam's evilness? I know he believes that everyone is good, but COME ON. Dude, wise up. We are talking about Sark after all...

And I'm super psyched to report that "Chuck" has received a full season pick up (!) but that "Bionic Woman" and "Journeyman" are in serious trouble. I'd like to see both of these shows get a shot- especially "Journeyman" because I feel it's a really great show. I love when everyday people get thrown in these fantastical situations. "Bionic Woman" needs help- more focus, more "mythological" type story line. Apparently character Sara Corvis is gone as the actress has quit the show (not a lot of love goin' on between her and Michelle Ryan).

And, on a happy front, the WGA has gone back into negotiations with the AMPTP and according to one insider, the deal is nearly done. Some feel the strike was forced by the AMPTP because the initial offer was laughable at best, but really, what good has it done, other than to make the AMPTP look like a bunch of jerks. So, keep your fingers crossed, and maybe we'll get our new shows in the spring after all.

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Check out the "Labels"

Quickly find news on your favorite shows, and use the "What Would Have Happened..." to find out all about what would have happened on your favorite cancelled show.

And, if your show isn't listed- shoot us an e-mail and we'll see what we can find!

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Hayden's Arrest Warrant

The Japanese government has issued an arrent warrant for Hayden Panettiere of "Heroes" for interferring with fisherman who had captured a pod of dolphins in their nets. Hayden and several friends tried to get the fisherman to free the dolphins in a situation that apparently became quite dangerous. Eventually they had to give up and the dolphins were slaughtered.

Perhaps I'm overtired, but this story makes me cry. Dolphins are probably one of the most amazing creatures on Earth. Just recently there was a story about a surfer whose life was saved by dolphins when a pod surrounded him in the ocean after he was severely attacked by a shark. Why'd they do it? We'll never know- but there's probably not another wild animal that would have done the same thing.

So poo on the Japanese government and a big YAY!!! to Hayden and her friends who tried to do something right. Just don't go back to Japan anytime soon.

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A Great Night For TV

OMG- "How I Met Your Mother" was in top form last night- rivaling in laughs the episode of "riends" "The One With All the Secrets" (which, may or may not have been the title of that episode, but the one I've come up with describes it pretty well). For those "Friends" fans- you'll remember that episode of where all of the characters revealed a dark secret about one another. I had never laughed so hard during an episode of any TV show until last night. HIMYM was absolutely stinkin' hysterical with each character revealing to another someone else's worst habits after the gang reveals to Ted that his newest girl talks incessantly- never letting anyone get a word in edgewise. It was as good an episode as the original "Slap Bet" episode.

"The Big Bang Theory" also had a good showing last night- admittedly, I didn't really care for the show when it first started, I was still smarting over the cancellation of "The Class" which had gotten REALLY funny (especially the whole diet=adultery episode). But it's definitely finding its way.

"Heroes" had a great episode last night with the promise of an exciting episode coming next week. Anybody else wondering if Peter's "escape" with Adam wasn't planned all along by the company? And just how is Adam going to save the world...what exactly is his plan? UGH!!! I just want to know, and sadly, I don't think that we're going to find out this year should the strike continue. Coming up next: a beach showdown with HRG, Claire, Elle, Bob, Mohinder and (I think) West. Could be it that even though we assumed that HRG was the dead guy in Isaac's painting- but could it be Bob? He does wear glasses, and it certainly didn't look good for him in last night's preview. HOWEVER- and this is a pretty big HOLY CRAP picture, so look only if you dare.

"Journeyman" keeps getting better and better. I really hope this show sticks around. Last night, Dan's past started to catch up with him in many ways, and we learned when Livia actually comes from. Also, things don't look good for Dan's future in terms of travelling- Livia warns him that the jumps will likely become longer and longer, and we learn now that there's a possibility that he could jump somewhere and never return to his own time (though Livia never broached the possibility that her last jump that kept her in the late 80s was really an extended jump because of Dan- after all, she had to become a "real" person in order for them to meet, fall in love and become someone that he would trust when he started his own travelling). Sadly, I'm unable to find any spoilers about upcoming episodes.

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"Entertainment Tonight"- a vent

So, I don't know if the strike is affecting this show or not...but holy crap- it's terrible! Not that ET was ever the height of "news" shows (it particularly got on my bad side after the whole year of "Anna Nicole Exclusives"), but I swear, they used to have cool entertainment stories. Spoilers, upcoming movie news...but now, it's about how Donny Osmond picked the suit for his father's funeral and whether this will hurt Marie's chances of winning "Dancing With the Stars". WTF ?!? I can't stand it. I mean...is this the best we can do for entertainment news? Is it only going to go downhill from here if TV continues to be shut down?

Oh- and if you're in support of the writer's plight- sign the online petition. As of today, it's over 44,000 (which is 9,000 more than yesterday!).

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What the heck is gonna happen on "Heroes?"

Many viewers of "Heroes" have complained that the series is in the dreaded "sophomore slump". Personally, I think they just have a lot of story to tell, and it takes a while to get there. Consider it like a novel- you have to get through the first few chapters in order to get to the action-y good stuff.

So what's going to happen on upcoming episodes? Monday, 11/12, we'll see what happened right after Nathan flew off with Peter. Nathan was severely burned, and somehow miraculously cured (there is the storyline that tells us Claire's blood may hold the key to stopping the new strain of the hero-killer virus, so maybe that's what helped Nathan). It's also rumored that this new "cure" may be able to help some dead heroes too...It's possible that DL survived the shooting, but actually died inadvertently because of something Nikki did. We'll also see how Peter came to know Adam and Electric Elle, and how Adam has convinced him that they need to do something to save the world (which, knowing that Sark- uh Kensei- has had 400 years to stew over losing his princess to Hiro, it's probably going to be something that will, say, kill off 93% of the world's population).

Should the strike not reach a resolution soon, the 11th episode could possibly serve as a season finale. An alternate ending has been shot just in case.

There are also reports that two heroes will die, and one will come out of the closet, so to speak. Someone who previously has shown no powers now will be.

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The Coolest Thing You Probably Aren't Watching on the Internet

"My name is Russell Schumacher. I sold technology to the world back when there was technology...and people to sell it to."

And so starts the internet show "Afterworld" which can be seen on Youtube, Myspace and Budtv.com. The latter the best- you can see up to episode 70, which new episodes released every business day.

The premise is fairly simple, in the beginning anyway. Russell leaves his wife and daughter in Seattle and travels to New York City for a business trip. When he awakens the next morning, he discovers there is no electricity and very few people. Clearly something strange and horrific has happened, but no one knows what.

Here's the first episode:



If you are over 21, I recommend signing up at www.budtv.com. The episodes run anywhere from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes- easy to watch on a lunch break or when you need a little time out. And it's addictive and creepy- you can't ask for much more (other than longer episodes).


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More Strike News

Well, nothing's happened that's terribly exciting other than more and more shows shutting down, actors walking offset (Steve Carrell wouldn't cross the pickett lines because he's a WGA member and so no more "Office" being shot)...it's not good for anybody.

In an interview with Damon Lindenhof over at eonline.com (Watch With Kristin), Lindenhof told Kristin Veitch that they've got 8 episodes filmed, and the eighth episode ends with as much conclusion as the episode where Michael shot Ana Lucia and Libby- in other words, a major "Holy $&$# WTF did I just see??!?" moment. A cliffhanger that might not be resolved until the following season.

Uh...great. Come studio execs give the writers some more GD money so we can get back to our programming!
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What does the strike mean to us??

I've been extrememly, terribly bad at updating this blog because of endeavors elsewhere, but feel the need to comment about the writer's strike. As of today, "The Office", "Desperate Housewives", "The Big Bang Theory" and several other shows have halted production. Late night TV shows are already in re-runs. Many series, like "Dirty Sexy Money" only have about 11 episodes- meaning we'll get new shows until early December, and then THAT'S IT!! We'll be bombarded by reality TV. Freakin' great.

So what are they striking about? Writers get NO money from reairing of the shows they've written that re-air the web, no credits, and the same goes for DVD sales. They get nothing! I can't imagine what it must be like to write something like "Transformers" and have it do the gangbuster DVD sales that it did (8 million in it's first week) and NOT get a single dime from it. I mean, couldn't you give them even a single percentage of the sales? Because you wouldn't've had anything without the writers, and now you (the studio execs) will lose advertising revenue and possibly the respect of the american public. Yeah, I'm ticked that they're on strike, but I'm not ticked at the writers. I'm angry that the studios are refusing to even discuss it. I'm angry that because of the strike, it's not the actors and writer's who will suffer (at least not right away), it's the guys who do the lighting, the assistants, staffers and everyone else who works behind the scenes to bring our favorite shows to life who will suffer. If it continues too long, it could start affecting our local economy when our local affliates start losing ad revenue and may have to make station cutbacks. They're the people who have families and mortgages and probably no where near the cushion of money that the higher ups do to be able to ride out the strike.

So, support the writers and get angry with the execs. Maybe if they realize we, the television viewers, are behind the writers, they'll start talking.
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JERICHO GETS SAVED! & more good news

The fans have done it. It's not often that a fan campaign has luck reviving a cancelled show, but CBS has given the greenlight to at least 7 new episodes of Jericho, will release the series on DVD before the end of the summer, and will continue to offer goodies on the web. Rock on CBS! +500 for actually listening!!!

"The 4400" returns this month (June 17th, 9 pm), and "Eureka" will return to sci-fi in July. Also returning is "The Dead Zone" which promises a big shake-up in Johnny's world.

"The Black Donnelly's" gets a minor reprieve, as all episodes will air (including 7 that didn't on NBC) on HDnet starting June 13th at 8 p.m.

"Battlestar Galactica" will only have one more season. This maybe a show I'll need to go back and watch. Everytime I catch an episode, I'm always sucked in, and I have no fraking idea of what's going on. Plus, a show that created its own f-word has got to be pretty decent.

"Heroes" star Adrian Pasdar makes it sound as though he'll be returning for next season, but someone who was left in jeopardy will not be returning as a series regular because apparently someone else on the show felt his/her thunder was being stolen. Uh- what? If it's Greg Grunberg, I'm gonna be ticked. Greg seems like such an awesome person!

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CBS Announces Schedule- UGH

Ok, so 1 point to CBS for saving possibly the funniest show on television- "How I Met Your Mother."

-20 Points for cancelling "The Class". This show started off weak. Way weak. But it turned into one of the funniest shows I've seen in a LONG time. The whole diet=cheating episode? Hysterical. What a bunch of dumbA$$es at CBS.

-50 Points for cancelling "Jericho". Admittedly not the best acted show on television at times, Jericho really came back strong after its hiatus (which, was another really DUMB idea by CBS). The great thing about "Jericho" was that it was different and imaginative. Rumor has it that TNT is eyeing the show. Sign the petition over at www.onlinepetition.com and help save this show.

Show, CBS ends up in the negative for the fall season. I don't even care what's going to be new- The only thing I'll be watching CBS for is HIMYM.
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Fall Previews: NBC and ABC

There are some really awesome sounding shows coming up this fall on NBC and ABC (CBS has yet to announce their fall schedule and if "How I Met Your Mother" isn't on it...heads will roll, my friend).

Most interesing sounding:
"Pushing Daisies" (ABC) As a young boy, Ned discovers he has the power to bring back the dead when his mother dies while making a pie and his touch revives her. She lives until that evening when she kisses him goodnight and dies again. Ned grows up to become a pie maker, and has a side detective business where he uses his gift to revive the dead to find out their murderers and then touches them again to die. Only problem...one of the "dead" is his childhood sweetheart and he can't bring himself to "kill" her again. Eventually she learns his secret and things become very complicated.

"Sam I Am" (ABC) Christina Applegate stars as a woman who suffers amnesia after an accident and finds out what a horrible person she was. She consequently spends her time trying to right her wrongs and become a better person.

Shows I know I won't watch:
Cavemen- Geico commercials, cavemen...UGH Don't they know that's soooo last week?


NBC Cool Sounding shows:

"Journeyman"- Though it sounds suspiciously like "The Time Traveller's Wife"- a book that I absolutely love- it looks like a really good show. It centers around a reporter, Dan, who jumps back and forth through time without knowing when or where he's going, or even sometimes that he's jumped through time. Can he prevent past tragedies? What will that mean for his present? Watch the preview:




"Bionic Woman" Jamie Summers returns!
Watch a few sneak peeks:


This new Jamie seems a bit more B.A., if you know what I'm saying!

"Chuck" a computer geek opens an email from an old friend and somehow downloads the CIA database into his head:



"Life" a cop spends 12 hard years in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and when is finally freed, walks away with a $50 million settlement. Here's a preview:
http://www.nbc.com/Fall_Preview/Life/#

It remind me a little of "House"- character driven, acerbic main character. Looks like a good show!


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TV News: *Spoilers*, Heroes, Lost

For those who haven't seen it- last's night's episode of "Heroes" was rockin'. Don't read any further if you haven't watched (!!), but as of right now, it doesn't look good for DL, who's been shot by Linderman (who, it seems is no longer of this world...but who knows for sure). Niki was able to gain control of herself (though it did seem as well that Jessica "stepped down") and Sylar gained control of Ted's powers in his typical brain eating way. All the heroes are now in NYC- though suspiciously missing is the tech girl- who can hear any forms of electronic communication. And how cool is Hiro's Dad??? And, is Hiro the "hero" from the story he used to read by his father? Is that Hiro's true destiny?

Judging by next week's promo, things look better for DL, but not so good for Matt Parkman, and according to eonline's "Watch With Kristin" the season will end with four character's lives in peril. Kristin did report that Nathan, Claire, Peter and Niki will be back. She also reported that Leonard Roberts, who plays DL, was at the "NBC upfront" which is all about next season. I really hope Matt survives- I love Greg Grunberg both as an actor and person (I mean- who doesn't love a guy who makes Smoothaise!)

And, as a little side note, "Watch With Kristin" also reported that Sawyer does survive to see another season on "Lost." And so does the dog.

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Gilmore Girls Cancelled

So long Stars Hollow.

But, the CW has promised to give the show the send-off it deserves.

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Lost Gets an END DATE

It's official, according to Kristin@ Eonline.com. ABC released a statement saying that "Lost" has officially 48 episodes left and will air in 3 16 episode seasons (due to some international deal). Apparently, after seeing the season finale (which is a game changer a la "Alias" style**) we will know why there can only be 48 more episodes.

So what's your theory about why? I think it's that all the little online games, clues and stories have all been talking about the end of the world and how the Dharma Initiative was supposed to be working to stop it- this supposedly has something to do with the numbers. So, if there's an "end of days" date- it would limit how many episodes they can do especially if the world were to end in say 48 days or less from the end of the season.

** "Alias" game changing episode= Francie is killed, Sydney disappears and wakes up in Hong Kong where she quickly discovers that two years have passed and she was believed dead.

**On a good note- "Lost" will be moving to an earlier hour! YAY!!!
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What the heck is going to happen on "Lost"?

Well, let me tell ya. Ye be warned...spoilers ahead!

So, after much scouring, here's what I've uncovered.

There's going to be a war. Others vs. Losties. It's not going to be pretty, and someone shocking will die. It better not be Jack or Sawyer, Hurley or Kate. After that...not sure I care too much. Or, it might be better to say that I'd miss all the others just as equally.

Jack and Claire may discover they are siblings according to an interview with Emily De Ravin.

Sawyer's letter will be seen again (significance of this, unknown).

We will learn who the father is of Sun's baby. Sun will allow Juliet to examine her after learning about the fate of the other pregnant women on the island.

We will see Penny and Desmond again, and apparently their relationship is fairly significant to the show (after all, had he stayed with Penny, who knows what would've happened. Most likely the plane wouldn't have crashed, Ben might be dead...what an interesting episode THAT would be!)

from spoilerfix.com: Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz reveal: There will most likely be one more Jack flashback this season. We'll be exploring the quadrangle [formed by Jack, Juliet, Kate, and Sawyer.] Kate's suspicions of Juliet will continue to play out. Sawyer is going to be getting quite a surprise this season, something that he never thought would happen is about to happen. We're going back to some very core issues that Sawyer has dealt with since the very beginning of the show and the exploration of that should bring him some nice surprises. He will definitely have a very interesting trek with Locke. [We will explore] what's going on with Cooper, what's going on with Locke, what's going on with Locke and the Others and what Locke has been doing since he's been away from camp. [Charlie] will have a lot of though choices [to make], because it would be easiest and safest to just stay in his tent, but on this island, you know, that's difficult. [Sayid] will be called to action! There are some very emotional things going on for [Claire]. We will definitely get to understand that Juliet is very conflicted and we will show you why. There will be an incident on the island that will pretty much shake what everyone thought about this show... Source: Lost - The Official Magazine, Issue #10, May/June 2007






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What the....Lost??? Holy Sand Batman!

This post contains HUGE bits of info about "Lost" from March 28th. If you haven't seen it...back away now. Quickly!! Get that TIVO going! Stop reading and watch!!!

Ok, so I could've cared less about Nicki and Paolo. Until last night anyway. I don't know if this was there intended storyline all along, but man, I found it to be one of the more interesting episodes of the season in terms of backstory. Now, obviously, "they's bad people" but to be buried alive? I know they're murderers, but I thought that was a cruel way to go (though neither seemed at all remorseful about what they'd done, so maybe they got their just 'deserts'- yes, pun/misspelling intended). It was one of those "What the..." moments and which was followed by a "Holy S$^&!"

But, as Locke pointed out, things don't stay buried on the island. Was this a little foreshadowing (a la Artz with the spiders)? Will one of them dig their way out? Unlikely, but man, would they've have some 'splainin' to do to the rest of the Lostaways.

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Save "Veronica Mars"!!

It's been put out there..."Veronica Mars" may not return for another season. If you want to help save the show check out the following: Save Veronica Mars. While the show tv television

Save "Veronica Mars"!!

It's been put out there..."Veronica Mars" may not return for another season. If you want to help save the show check out the following: Save Veronica Mars. While the show tv television