It's been a while since I posted a "What Would Have Happened" so here's what I learn about what would've gone down on Angel Season 6 had there been one.
First, Wesley wouldn't have died, and the gang would've continued its evil fighting. There was talk of an episode that would've had Angel and Spike in drag, but most important, apparently Fred's soul was not destroyed as thought, and in an episode that would've featured Willow's character, she would have restored Fred's soul. Both Fred and Illyria would have been in the same body, which would have made for a really interested storyline with Wesley.
So, there you have it. This can be found in some of the interviews and commentary on the Angel DVDs.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
THE STRIKE IS....
OVER. No joke!!
And here's what's coming back with more episodes:
"Lost" will go on a break after the March 13th episode and return April 24th (with what would've been the final 8th episode, but now is the start of the end of the season- though I don't know if we'll get another full 8 epis or not). HOWEVER, Lost will be moving to 10PM when Grey's Anatomy returns (does anyone really still watch that show? even the die-hards fans I know have been giving up on it). Come on ABC....really? 10PM? PUT IT BACK ON WEDNESDAYS. Hell, any day of the week would be good at 9.
"Moonlight" returns April 11th with four new episodes. Sweet.
Monday, Mar. 17 How I Met Your Mother (9 episodes)The Big Bang Theory (9 episodes)Two and a Half Men (9 episodes)
Friday, Apr. 4 Ghost Whisperer (6 episodes)Numb3rs (6 episodes)
And there are some other shows that will be returning, but I don't watch them so I'll leave you to check out the article over at Eonline.
Not returning as of today: "Heroes" (UGH- but may be returning late summer rather than late Sept like usual), "Pushing Daisies", "Chuck", "Gossip Girl",
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And here's what's coming back with more episodes:
"Lost" will go on a break after the March 13th episode and return April 24th (with what would've been the final 8th episode, but now is the start of the end of the season- though I don't know if we'll get another full 8 epis or not). HOWEVER, Lost will be moving to 10PM when Grey's Anatomy returns (does anyone really still watch that show? even the die-hards fans I know have been giving up on it). Come on ABC....really? 10PM? PUT IT BACK ON WEDNESDAYS. Hell, any day of the week would be good at 9.
"Moonlight" returns April 11th with four new episodes. Sweet.
Monday, Mar. 17 How I Met Your Mother (9 episodes)The Big Bang Theory (9 episodes)Two and a Half Men (9 episodes)
Friday, Apr. 4 Ghost Whisperer (6 episodes)Numb3rs (6 episodes)
And there are some other shows that will be returning, but I don't watch them so I'll leave you to check out the article over at Eonline.
Not returning as of today: "Heroes" (UGH- but may be returning late summer rather than late Sept like usual), "Pushing Daisies", "Chuck", "Gossip Girl",
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Friday, February 08, 2008
"Lost"- Revisited
Spoilers below: Ye have been warned.
Despite the fact there are many answers we don't have, I find myself not really caring in light of some of the new mysteries we've been given in last night's episode, "Confirmed Dead". So, we now know that the new characters (whose introductions I really enjoyed, compared to the Nikki and Paolo fiasco- though they went out with a bang) are on the island for Ben. And they most definitely know about Dharma and the "lawyer" from Oceanic that visited Hurley in the institution last week is NOT working with Oceanic and is at least part of the mastermind behind the new group sent to the island.
So new questions- why do they want Ben (my guess is someone found out and is not too happy about the 40 people he killed a few years back...my thoughts? There must be Dharma members on the outside who know that there's been no communication with the island, and they've been searching for it)? And why is Miles so particularly angry?
-how the hell did a Dharma polar bear end up in the middle of a desert in Tunisia, and with a Hydra station collar?
-do you really think Dan didn't know why he was crying about Oceanic 815?
-Ben looked like he was telling the truth when he said he didn't know what the smoke monster was...but do you think he was?
-Will Miles be able to sense or see Jacob?
-Why doesn't Ben just keep his mouth shut? Do you think he secretly feels a need to be punished for his past crimes, or has a death wish? I mean, does he really think that his snarky comments won't get him beat up?
-On rewatching the premiere, "Jacob" was indeed wearing white tennis shoes, and was obviously in the form of Jack's father- but why? He could've appeared to be anyone to Hurley, as he wouldn't know Jack's father, so why that particular form? And who's eye was that? I don't think it was Locke, the face wasn't right. But it did kind of look like Mikhail (even though he's supposedly dead).
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Despite the fact there are many answers we don't have, I find myself not really caring in light of some of the new mysteries we've been given in last night's episode, "Confirmed Dead". So, we now know that the new characters (whose introductions I really enjoyed, compared to the Nikki and Paolo fiasco- though they went out with a bang) are on the island for Ben. And they most definitely know about Dharma and the "lawyer" from Oceanic that visited Hurley in the institution last week is NOT working with Oceanic and is at least part of the mastermind behind the new group sent to the island.
So new questions- why do they want Ben (my guess is someone found out and is not too happy about the 40 people he killed a few years back...my thoughts? There must be Dharma members on the outside who know that there's been no communication with the island, and they've been searching for it)? And why is Miles so particularly angry?
-how the hell did a Dharma polar bear end up in the middle of a desert in Tunisia, and with a Hydra station collar?
-do you really think Dan didn't know why he was crying about Oceanic 815?
-Ben looked like he was telling the truth when he said he didn't know what the smoke monster was...but do you think he was?
-Will Miles be able to sense or see Jacob?
-Why doesn't Ben just keep his mouth shut? Do you think he secretly feels a need to be punished for his past crimes, or has a death wish? I mean, does he really think that his snarky comments won't get him beat up?
-On rewatching the premiere, "Jacob" was indeed wearing white tennis shoes, and was obviously in the form of Jack's father- but why? He could've appeared to be anyone to Hurley, as he wouldn't know Jack's father, so why that particular form? And who's eye was that? I don't think it was Locke, the face wasn't right. But it did kind of look like Mikhail (even though he's supposedly dead).
And, not really related to last night's episode, but kind of- I had the craziest "Lost" dream last night, in which nearly all of the survivors, with the exception of Kate, Sawyer and a couple of others were dead in the "war" (mentioned in the voiceover for next week's episode), and the bodies had all been put into a Dharma station that they were getting ready to explode so as to bury the bodies in a mass grave. Then I woke up feeling like I hadn't watched last night's episode yet and had to remind myself several times that I hadn't missed an episode, LOL.
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Strike Update
It's hard to sort through all the double-talk that goes on surrounding the strike and the media black-out, but here's what it sounds like to me. The studios and writers have come to a verbal agreement, but nothing is on paper yet. The official contract should be forthcoming in the next few days/week at which point it could still be rejected. If it's not, though, and the strike is called to an end in the next week or two, some shows, particularly sitcoms and a few dramas (no, I don't know which ones) may be able to salvage some of the remainder of the TV season.
So there's hope- keep your fingers crossed that things will end quickly and maybe we'll be able to get a couple more episodes of "Lost".
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So there's hope- keep your fingers crossed that things will end quickly and maybe we'll be able to get a couple more episodes of "Lost".
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Monday, February 04, 2008
Afterworld News
For those that have been watching on Budtv.com, you've probably seen up through episode 130, and know whether Russ' wife and daughter survived the fall. But, you also know that we were left with something of a cliff-hanger. Don't despair! More episodes are slated to begin in late spring. Check out www.afterworld.tv and there you can read Russ's journal (which, you'll want to keep an eye on for an entry that comes after epi 130- though this won't be up until after all the episodes have aired on youtube and myspace). Then, check out the WordWall to stay up to date on what's happening.
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Lost Season 4 Spoilers
Oooooh, I so can't wait for this season to start- it just sucks we're only getting 8 episodes.
But nonetheless, here's some scoopage- it does contain spoilers so read at your own risk!!!
Check out http://www.find815.com/ and play the online game featuring a former Oceanic Air employee who's desperately searching for answers about what happened to the plane (his almost fiancee was a flight attendant on the plane). It's pretty cool- though maybe not working quite right- I made it pretty far through the first round, refreshed the screen because I thought I was missing something and lost nearly all of my progress (and I had registered too!).
From http://www.aintitcool.com/ as originally reported in Entertainment Weekly :
From the mouth of Matthew Fox:
"* Fox says at least one “decoy ending” was shot for season four.
* Fox was told who’s in the casket.
* Jack wanted to get everyone off the island but couldn’t, which explains much of his third-season-finale angst. (Kristin Veitch at E! said a few weeks ago the four other escapees were Jin, Sun, Sayid and billionaire Hurley.)
* The survivors who make it off the island become celebs.
* When asked if season four will deal with time travel, Fox says yes. “What is this island? Where is this island? When is this island?” are the questions Fox says the audience is dying to know.
* Fox suggests there may not be any more survivors suddenly promoted, like Nikki and Paulo, to major characters.
* “I'm telling you, the story is going to charge and move rapidly in the next 48 episodes,” Fox tells EW. “One of the knocks on the show is that it hasn't moved fast enough. Part of that was because [co-showrunner Damon Lindelof] felt like he didn't know when to let it go. Now he knows when to let it go.” "
Ask Auseillo at TVguide says there are likely to be two deaths instead of one, in the premiere, and that might not be all.
Billboards (real ones, mind you) are popping up all over the world for Oceanic Air:
And Oceanic Air has issued the following press release:
Oceanic Airlines announced today their return to the airways. Beginning December 31, operations and flights to nine markets will resume, “Taking You Places You Never Imagined.” Destinations include:
Los Angeles, CA
Tustin, CA
Ames, IA
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Portland, OR
Knoxville, TN
Seoul, South Korea
Sydney, Australia
“We are very eager to resume flying and apologize for any inconvenience our temporary closure may have caused our loyal customers,” said Michael Orteig, President, Oceanic Airlines. “Oceanic Airlines is proud to be a top tier flight provider and looks forward to providing travelers with many more years of unparalleled service.”
About Oceanic Airlines
In business for over 25 years, Oceanic Airlines is a major airline carrier and offers the highest caliber of service for international and domestic flights. Destinations include Los Angeles, London, Sydney and South Korea.
Notice anything funny about their new destinations? That's right- it's where Lost's major players are from.
"Watch With Wanda" also reports that 1) we should trust in "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and "DON'T PANIC." 2) We are "getting played" and 3) "Just because we're getting flash-forwards does not mean we learn now how it all turns out. Being at the "beginning of the end" means we're actually smack in the middle of the story. All the happily (n)ever afters for our Losties are not going to be revealed in this here second act of the story, so y'all just simmer down now! There's still plenty at stake."
So, if Time Travel really is involved (a la Desmond's flashes) then maybe Desmond is the key to saving them all. Or, perhaps Jack will figure out that the flashes they have been getting aren't just memories but forays into the past/future where he'll be able to changes things.
Weigh in- what do you think about these spoilers/bombshells?
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But nonetheless, here's some scoopage- it does contain spoilers so read at your own risk!!!
Check out http://www.find815.com/ and play the online game featuring a former Oceanic Air employee who's desperately searching for answers about what happened to the plane (his almost fiancee was a flight attendant on the plane). It's pretty cool- though maybe not working quite right- I made it pretty far through the first round, refreshed the screen because I thought I was missing something and lost nearly all of my progress (and I had registered too!).
From http://www.aintitcool.com/ as originally reported in Entertainment Weekly :
From the mouth of Matthew Fox:
"* Fox says at least one “decoy ending” was shot for season four.
* Fox was told who’s in the casket.
* Jack wanted to get everyone off the island but couldn’t, which explains much of his third-season-finale angst. (Kristin Veitch at E! said a few weeks ago the four other escapees were Jin, Sun, Sayid and billionaire Hurley.)
* The survivors who make it off the island become celebs.
* When asked if season four will deal with time travel, Fox says yes. “What is this island? Where is this island? When is this island?” are the questions Fox says the audience is dying to know.
* Fox suggests there may not be any more survivors suddenly promoted, like Nikki and Paulo, to major characters.
* “I'm telling you, the story is going to charge and move rapidly in the next 48 episodes,” Fox tells EW. “One of the knocks on the show is that it hasn't moved fast enough. Part of that was because [co-showrunner Damon Lindelof] felt like he didn't know when to let it go. Now he knows when to let it go.” "
Ask Auseillo at TVguide says there are likely to be two deaths instead of one, in the premiere, and that might not be all.
Billboards (real ones, mind you) are popping up all over the world for Oceanic Air:
And Oceanic Air has issued the following press release:
Oceanic Airlines announced today their return to the airways. Beginning December 31, operations and flights to nine markets will resume, “Taking You Places You Never Imagined.” Destinations include:
Los Angeles, CA
Tustin, CA
Ames, IA
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Portland, OR
Knoxville, TN
Seoul, South Korea
Sydney, Australia
“We are very eager to resume flying and apologize for any inconvenience our temporary closure may have caused our loyal customers,” said Michael Orteig, President, Oceanic Airlines. “Oceanic Airlines is proud to be a top tier flight provider and looks forward to providing travelers with many more years of unparalleled service.”
About Oceanic Airlines
In business for over 25 years, Oceanic Airlines is a major airline carrier and offers the highest caliber of service for international and domestic flights. Destinations include Los Angeles, London, Sydney and South Korea.
Notice anything funny about their new destinations? That's right- it's where Lost's major players are from.
"Watch With Wanda" also reports that 1) we should trust in "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and "DON'T PANIC." 2) We are "getting played" and 3) "Just because we're getting flash-forwards does not mean we learn now how it all turns out. Being at the "beginning of the end" means we're actually smack in the middle of the story. All the happily (n)ever afters for our Losties are not going to be revealed in this here second act of the story, so y'all just simmer down now! There's still plenty at stake."
So, if Time Travel really is involved (a la Desmond's flashes) then maybe Desmond is the key to saving them all. Or, perhaps Jack will figure out that the flashes they have been getting aren't just memories but forays into the past/future where he'll be able to changes things.
Weigh in- what do you think about these spoilers/bombshells?
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
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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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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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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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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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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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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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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Monday, November 19, 2007
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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And, if your show isn't listed- shoot us an e-mail and we'll see what we can find!
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Friday, November 16, 2007
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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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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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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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"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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Monday, November 12, 2007
"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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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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Friday, November 09, 2007
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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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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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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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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Thursday, November 08, 2007
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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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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Thursday, June 07, 2007
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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"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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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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$$es at CBS.
-50 Points for cancelling "Jericho". Admittedly not the best acted show on television at times, Jericho really came back strong after its hiatus (which, was another really DUMB idea by CBS). The great thing about "Jericho" was that it was different and imaginative. Rumor has it that TNT is eyeing the show. Sign the petition over at www.onlinepetition.com and help save this show.
Show, CBS ends up in the negative for the fall season. I don't even care what's going to be new- The only thing I'll be watching CBS for is HIMYM.
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-20 Points for cancelling "The Class". This show started off weak. Way weak. But it turned into one of the funniest shows I've seen in a LONG time. The whole diet=cheating episode? Hysterical. What a bunch of dumbA$$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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