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Comic-Con 2013: Witches and Fey, Monsters and Mortals

Posted in Books, Comic Con, Convention/Event, News, Writers on August 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »

On the last day of Comic-Con 2013, some of the top sci-fi authors gathered for a panel entitled “Witches and Fey, Monsters and Mortals” about all those things that go bump in the night for which they have created for their books.

The panelists included the following:

• Rachel Caine, the author of The Weather Warden series, The Red Letter Days series, The Morganville Vampires series (which is actually being made into an online series), The Athena Force series, The Outcast Season series and The Revivalist series;

• Brom (aka Gerald Brom), the author of Metamorphosis, Offerings, Brom’s Little Black Book, Darwerks: The Art of Brom, The Plucker, The Devil’s Rose, The Child Thief and Krampus the Yule Lord;

• Leigh Bardugo, the author of The Witch of Duva and the books of the Grisha trilogy, including Shadow and Bone and Siege and Storm.

• Seanan McGuire, the author of the InCryptid series and the October Daye series;

• Amber Benson, the author of the Calliope Reaper-Jones series and the Ghosts of Albion series (TV viewers will also recognize Amber for her recurring role on Buffy, the Vampire Slayer);

• C. Robert Cargill, the author of Queen of the Dark Things and Dreams and Shadows;

• Morgan Rhodes, the author of the Falling Kingdoms series; and,

• S.M. (Shannon) Wheeler, the author of Sea Change.

Some of the authors first talked about their backgrounds and how that differs greatly from what they are doing now; such as Rachel who shared that she studied accounting and music in college and Robert stated that he is a “history buff”, but that actually helped in his writing because what we know as fantasy “was someone else’s religion” at one point in time. And, Leigh shared that she was an English major (which obviously helped in her career path) and that she wanted to make the creatures from the dark ages into literal beings that would “scare the crap” out of her readers.

And some of the authors then talked about what drew them to their particular creations with Brom sharing that “monsters don’t know they are monsters” and “one person’s God is another person’s demon” so it was interesting for him to develop the creatures in his stories and in his artwork.

When the subject of whether they designed their own creatures or created them from research, Robert shared that he “did create a fairy based on mythology” while Seanan stated that she “does both”. Then Brom shared that “he feels like he is role-playing with his monsters”, making it easier to design them.

Of course the subject of what character in pop culture scares each of the authors most brought out quite different answers:

• Morgan – Pinhead from Hellraiser and the girl from The Ring
• Robert – Freddie Kreuger
• Rachel – The gentlemen from Buffy, the Vampire Slayer
• Shannon – The creatures in the video game Silent Hill
• Seanan – Creep Show 2
• Brom proudly announced that “he loves monsters” and it is actually “his happy place” but he does not like parasites.

Then the discussion turned to what each of the authors are currently working on:

• Shannon – Sea Change sequel
• Morgan – Fallen Kingdom book 3
• Robert – Dreams & Shadows sequel, a possible Sinister movie sequel as well as a possible adaptation of the movie in video game format
• Amber – A new series of books with the working title “Witches of Echo Park”
• Seanan – Working on six different, ongoing projects
• Leigh – Book three of her current series
• Brom – A collection of illustrations and a fifth novel
• Rachel – The Morganville Vampires online series and for the first time in 20 years, she is taking some much deserved time off

Much too soon, the panel had to come to an end with a short Q&A from the audience; and that brought to an end my last day at Comic Con 2013 as well.

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TV Recommendations: Sunday, August 4

Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on August 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:

6 PM:
Erin Brockovich movie on AMC
Kung Fu Panda (animated) movie on FX

6:10 PM:
The Bourne Supremacy movie on Starz

6:25 PM:
Strike Back on More Max (Reair)

6:30 PM:
Independence Day movie on TNT

7 PM:
Dolphin Tale movie on HBO Family

7:15 PM:
Strike Back on More Max (Reair)

8 PM:
Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove on Hallmark (Reair)
Strike Back on More Max (Reair)
Magic City on Starz (Reair)
A Knight’s Tale movie on BBC America

9 PM:
Drop Dead Diva on Lifetime (NEW)
Unforgettable on CBS (Season Premire)
Never Been Kissed movie on HBO Family
Crazy, Stupid, Love movie on HBO Signature
The Bourne Legacy movie on HBO 2
The Terminator movie on More Max
The Iron Lady movie on Showtime 2

10 PM:
Copper on BBC America (NEW)
Devious Maids on Lifetime (NEW)
Falling Skies on TNT (Series Finale)
Castle on ABC (Reair)
Strike Back on Cinemax (Reair)
Call the Midwife on PBS (Reair)
How Stella Got Her Groove Back movie on TV Guide Network

Enjoy!

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Cable Ratings for July

Posted in Ratings, Television on August 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »

July is now over and it’s time to look at the cable ratings for the month for both cable series and made-for-TV movies:

Those ratings are all listed below:

CABLE SHOWS

MONDAYS:

Defiance – The new Syfy series aired its final two episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 1.9 million
July 8 – 2.2 million (Season Finale)

This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for the month. Defiance will return to Syfy for its second season in June 2014.

Warehouse 13 – The Syfy series also aired its final two episodes of its current season in July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 1.4 million
July 8 – 1.4 million (Season Finale)

This averages out to 1.4 million viewers for the month. Warehouse 13 will return for its final season on Syfy sometime in 2014.

The Glades – The A&E cop drama aired four more new episodes from its fourth season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 2.6 million
July 8 – 2.5 million
July 15 – 2.4 million
July 22 – Repeat episode
July 29 – 2.4 million

This averages out to 2.5 million viewers for the month. The Glades will air a new episode on A&E on Monday, August 5 at 9 PM.

Longmire – The A&E drama aired four more new episodes for its second season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 3.5 million
July 8 – 3.6 million
July 15 – 3.4 million
July 22 – Repeat episode
July 29 – 3.5 million

This averages out to 3.5 million viewers for the month. Longmire will air a new episode on A&E on Monday, August 5 at 10 PM.

Hit the Floor – The finale five episodes of the new original scripted VH1 sports-themed drama aired during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 2.1 million
July 8 – 2.2 million
July 15 – 2.2 million
July 22 – 2.5 million
July 29 – 2.6 million (Season Finale)

This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for the month. Hit the Floor has been renewed for a second season by VH1, but a return date has not been announced.

Switched at Birth – Five new episodes of the popular ABC Family drama aired during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 1.6 million
July 8 – 2 million
July 15 – 1.8 million
July 22 – 1.8 million
July 29 – 1.8 million

This averages out to 1.8 million viewers for the month. Switched at Birth will air a new episode on ABC Family on Monday, August 5 at 8 PM.

The Fosters – The new ABC Family drama will air five new episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 1.8 million
July 8 – 1.8 million
July 15 – 1.8 million
July 22 – 1.9 million
July 29 – 1.9 million

This averages out to 1.4 million viewers for the month. The Fosters will air its summer finale on ABC Family on Monday, August 5 at 9 PM.

Teen Wolf – The MTV thriller aired five more new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 1.6 million
July 8 – 1.9 million
July 15 – 1.8 million
July 22 – 1.8 million
July 29 – 1.8 million

This averages out to 1.8 million viewers for the month. Teen Wolf will air a new episode on MTV on Monday, August 5 at 10 PM.

Major Crimes – The TNT cop drama aired five new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 4.7 million
July 8 – 4.6 million
July 15 – 5.1 million
July 22 – 5.4 million
July 29 – 5 million

This averages out to 5 million viewers for the month. Major Crimes will air another new episode on TNT on Monday, August 5 at 9 PM.

King & Maxwell – The new TNT drama aired five episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 1 – 2.8 million
July 8 – 2.8 million
July 15 – 3.1 million
July 22 – 3.4 million
July 29 – 3.1 million

This averages out to 3 million viewers for the month. King & Maxwell will air another new episode on TNT on Monday, August 5 at 10 PM.

TUESDAYS:

Pretty Little Liars – The ABC Family drama aired five new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 2 – 2.2 million
July 8 – 2.3 million
July 16 – 2.4 million
July 23 – 2.9 million
July 30 – 2.3 million

This averages out to 2.4 million viewers for the month. Pretty Little Liars will air another new episode on ABC Family on Tuesday, August 6 at 8 PM.

Twisted – The new ABC Family drama aired five new more new episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 2 – 1.1 million
July 8 – 1.6 million
July 16 – 1.6 million
July 23 – 1.5 million
July 30 – 1.3 million

This averages out to 1.4 million viewers for the month. Twisted will air another new episode on ABC Family on Tuesday, August 6 at 9 PM.

The Haves and the Have Nots – The OWN scripted drama aired five more new episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 2 – 1.5 million
July 8 – 1.6 million
July 16 – 1.6 million
July 23 – 1.8 million
July 30 – 1.9 million

This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for the month. The Haves and the Have Nots will air another new episode on OWN on Tuesday, August 6 at 9 PM.

Rizzoli & Isles – The popular TNT cop drama aired five more new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 2 – 5.9 million
July 8 – 5.6 million
July 16 – 5.2 million
July 23 – 5.5 million
July 30 – 5.3 million

This averages out to 5.5 million viewers for the month. Rizzoli & Isles will air another new episode on TNT on Tuesday, August 6 at 9 PM.

Perception – The TNT drama aired five more new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 2 – 3.5 million
July 8 – 4 million
July 16 – 3.2 million
July 23 – 3.5 million
July 30 – 3.4 million

This averages out to 3.5 million viewers for the month. Perception will air another new episode on TNT on Tuesday, August 6 at 10 PM.

WEDNESDAYS:

Royal Pains – The popular USA Network medical drama aired four more new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 3 – No episode due to the July 4 holiday
July 10 – 3.5 million
July 17 – 3.8 million
July 24 – 3.6 million
July 31 – 3.5 million

This averages out to 3.6 million viewers for the month. Royal Pains will air a new episode on Wednesday, August 7 at 9 PM on the USA Network.

Necessary Roughness – The USA Network drama aired another four new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 3 – No episode due to the July 4 holiday
July 10 – 2.1 million
July 17 – 2.6 million
July 24 – 2.5 million
July 31 – 2.5 million

This averages out to 2.4 million viewers for the month. Necessary Roughness will air a new episode on Wednesday, August 7 at 10 PM on the USA Network.

Franklin & Bash – The TNT legal drama aired five more new episodes of its current season in July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 3 – 2.2 million
July 10 – 2.2 million
July 17 – 2 million
July 24 – 2.1 million
July 31 – 2.3 million

This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for the month. Franklin & Bash will air another new episode on TNT on Wednesday, August 7 at 9 PM.

The Bridge – The new cross-border FX drama debuted on July 10, airing four episodes during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 10 – 3 million
July 17 – 1.7 million
July 24 – 1.8 million
July 31 – 1.8 million

This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for the month. The Bridge will air another new episode on FX on Wednesday, August 7 at 10 PM.

THURSDAY:

Burn Notice – The popular, long-running USA Network spy drama aired three more new episodes of its final season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 4 – No episode due to holiday
July 11 – 3 million
July 18 – 2.9 million
July 25 – 3.1 million

This averages out to 3 million viewers for the month. Burn Notice aired a new episode on the USA Network on August 1 and will air another new episode on Thursday, August 8 at 9 PM.

Graceland – The USA Network undercover agent drama aired three new episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 4 – No episode due to holiday
July 11 – 1.9 million
July 18 – 1.9 million
July 25 – 2 million

This averages out to 1.9 million viewers for the month. Graceland did not air a new episode on August 1, but another new episode will air on the USA Network on Thursday, August 8 at 10 PM.

FRIDAYS:

Continuum – The Canadian series aired four more new episodes of its second season on Syfy during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 5 – 1 million
July 12 – 1.3 million
July 19 – 1.2 million
July 26 – 1.3 million

This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for the month. A new episode of Continuum aired on August 2 on Syfy with another new episode set to air on Friday, August 9 at 10 PM.

Magic City – The Starz period drama aired four more new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 5 – Ratings could not be tracked down
July 12 – Ratings could not be tracked down
July 19 – 338,000 viewers
July 26 – 492,000 viewers

This averages out to approximately 415,000 viewers for the month. A new episode of Magic City aired on August 2 with another new episode set to air on Starz on Friday, August 9 at 9 PM.

SATURDAYS:

Sinbad – The short-run European period piece aired three more new episodes on Syfy during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 6 – 842,000 viewers
July 13 – 860,000 viewers
July 20 – 733,000 viewers
July 27 – No episode aired

This averages out to 812,000 viewers for the month. A marathon of Sinbad episodes aired today, August 3 with the final five episodes of the one-season-only series aired on Syfy that day. Ratings for all of those episodes will be provided in the August cable report.

Primeval: New World – This short-run spin-off series of the popular UK drama Primeval also aired three more new episodes on Syfy during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 6 – 1 million
July 13 – 910,000 viewers
July 20 – 918,000 viewers
July 27 – No episode aired

This averages out to 943,000 viewers for the month. A marathon of Primeval: New World episodes will air on August 10 with the final six episodes of the one-season-only series aired on Syfy that day. Ratings for all of those episodes will be provided in the August cable report.

Cedar Cove – The first original scripted drama on the Hallmark Channel debuted with a two-hour airing on July 20 and airing a new one-hour episode on July 27. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 20 – 2.6 million (Two-Hour Premiere)
July 27 – 2.4 million

This averages out to 2.5 million viewers for the month. A new episode of Cedar Cove aired on the Hallmark Channel today, August 3 with another new episode set to air on Saturday, August 10 at 8 PM.

Being Human – The UK original supernatural series returned for its final season on BBC America, airing three episodes during July. The ratings for these episodes are as follows:

July 13 – 120,000 viewers
July 20 – 110,000 viewers
July 2 – 80,000 viewers

This averages out to 103,000 viewers for the month. A new episode of Being Human aired on BBC America today, August 3 with another new episode to air on Saturday, August 10 at 10 PM.

SUNDAYS:

The Killing – The AMC drama aired another four new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 7 – 1.6 million
July 14 – 1.5 million
July 21 – 1.4 million
July 28 – 1.5 million

This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for the month. The next new episode of The Killing will air on AMC on Sunday, August 4 at 9 PM.

Falling Skies – The TNT alien invasion four more new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 7 – 1.6 million
July 14 – 1.5 million
July 21 – 1.4 million
July 28 – 1.5 million

This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for the month. The season finale of Falling Skies will air on TNT on Sunday, August 4 at 10 PM.

True Blood – The HBO vampire drama aired more new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 7 – 4.1 million
July 14 – 4.5 million
July 21 – 4.5 million
July 28 – 4.4 million

This averages out to 4.4 million viewers for the month. The next new episode of True Blood will air on HBO on Sunday, August 4 at 9 PM.

The Newsroom – The HBO drama returned for its second season on July 14, airing three episodes during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 14 – 2.2 million (Season Premiere)
July 21 – 1.9 million
July 28 – 1.8 million

This averages out to 2 million viewers for the month. The next new episode of The Newsroom will air on HBO on Sunday, August 4 at 10 PM.

Drop Dead Diva – The Lifetime dramedy aired four more new episodes of its resurrected season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 7 – 2.2 million
July 14 – 2.1 million
July 21 – 2.2 million
July 28 – 2.2 million

This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for the month. The next new episode of Drop Dead Diva will air on Lifetime on Sunday, August 4 at 9 PM.

Devious Maids – The Lifetime soap opera aired four more new episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 7 – 2.5 million
July 14 – 2.2 million
July 21 – 2.8 million
July 28 – 2.9 million

This averages out to 2.6 million viewers for the month. The next new episode of Devious Maids will air on Lifetime on Sunday, August 4 at 10 PM.

Copper – The BBC America period piece drama aired four more new episodes of its current season during July, but ratings for those episodes could not be tracked down. The next new episode of Copper will air on BBC America on Sunday, August 4 at 10 PM.

Dexter – The long-running Showtime drama aired four new episodes of its current season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 7 – 2.5 million
July 14 – 2.4 million
July 21 – 2.5 million
July 28 – 2.6 million

This averages out to 2.5 million viewers for the month. The next new episode of Dexter will air on Showtime on Sunday, August 4 at 9 PM.

Ray Donovan – The Showtime drama aired four more new episodes of its debut season during July. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

July 7 – 1.6 million
July 14 – 1.5 million
July 21 – 1.5 million
July 28 – 1.5 million

This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for the month. The next new episode of Ray Donovan will air on Showtime on Sunday, August 4 at 9 PM.

MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES

There were just a little over a handful of made-for-TV movies that aired during July. The ratings for those movies are as follows:

The Hallmark Channel movie Second Chances aired in July, earning 2.8 million viewers.

The Lifetime movies that aired included the following:

Hidden Away – 1.6 million
Perfect Boyfriend – Ratings could not be tracked down

The Disney movie Teen Beach Movie debuted in July, earning 8.4 million viewers.

The BET movie Being Mary Jane premiered in July, garnering 4 million viewers.

The Syfy movie Sharknado earned 1.4 million during its debut airing in July; and became an internet sensation.

The 4-part PBS Masterpiece Mystery mini-series Endeavour aired all through July, but ratings could not be tracked down for any of its airings.

Ratings results for the cable series and the made-for-TV movies that are set to air in August that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in September.

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Mini-Series of the Month Recommendation: Broadchurch

Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on August 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Broadchurch

On August 7, the 8-part mini-series Broadchurch will debut on BBC America at 10 PM.

This mini-series explores what happens to a small coastal community when a media frenzy comes to town after a young boy is murdered.

The cast includes David Tennant (Doctor Who), Olivia Colman (The Iron Lady), Vicky McClure and Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who).

Here is a trailer for Broadchurch.

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TV Recommendations: Saturday, August 3

Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on August 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:

NOTE: There will be a marathon of episodes of Sinbad, airing for 12 hours starting at 11 AM. The final five new episodes of Sinbad will air. This is the only season of the show. There will be no other episodes of Sinbad.

7 PM:
Legally Blonde movie on ABC Family
The Legend of Zorro movie on AMC
13 Going on 30 movie on MTV

8 PM:
Zero Hour on ABC (Burn-Off Episode)
Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove on Hallmark (NEW)
The Dark Knight movie on TNT
Banshee on Cinemax (Reair)
NCIS on USA Network

9 PM:
Zero Hour on ABC (Burn-Off Episode – Series Finale)\
Crossing Lines on NBC (Reair)
Banshee on Cinemax (Reair)
NCIS on USA Network

10 PM:
Being Human on BBC America (NEW)
NCIS on USA Network
Sleeping with the Enemy movie on Lifetime

Enjoy!

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Entertainment Update for August 2

Posted in Daily/Weekly Updates on August 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

The 12th Doctor will be announced during a live special broadcast this Sunday, August 4 at 7 PM in the UK, 11 AM Pacific time and 2 PM Eastern time on BBC One and BBC America. Canadian fans should be able to see the live special on the Space Channel. (BBC One and Twitter)

Actor Antonio Sabato, Jr. (The Bold and the Beautiful) will guest star on an upcoming episode of Castle, playing Ramon Russo, an actor best known for his role on the fictional ’90s sitcom 2 Cool For School (a nod to the popular Saved By the Bell sitcom). As the cast of the fictional show prepares to reunite for a movie, the Screech-like character is murdered. Enter Castle, Ryan and Esposito, who take on the case until a familiar face returns to lead the investigation. (Adam Bryant at TV Guide)

Actor-singer Jeremy Jordan (Smash) will show up in an upcoming episode of Elementary, playing Joey Castro, the son of a former surgical patient of Joan’s (series lead Lucy Liu). Joan feels an affinity for Joey given their shared history, but her affections for the young man are tested when he comes to her with an unexpected request. (TV Guide and TV Line)

Actor Dylan Bruce (Orphan Black) will guest star in an upcoming episode of Arrow, playing as Laurel’s (series regular Katie Cassidy) new co-worker Adam Donner, a corn-fed, All-American lawyer. (Matt Mitovich at TV Line)

Actor Billy Bob Thornton will star in Fargo (based on the box office movie), the first limited series from FX. The series has only 10 episodes and will following a new case and new characters, all entrenched in the trademark humor, murder and Minnesota nice that were the film’s trademark. Thornton will play Lorne Malvo, a rootless, manipulative man who meets a small town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

Q&A SECTION (with Matt Mitovich at TV Line and Sandra Gonzalez at Entertainment Weekly)

Question: What can NCIS: Los Angeles fans expect in the season premiere? –Anna

Mitovich: In short, “a great episode of television,” raves Eric Christian Olsen. As he elaborated for me, “This is the darkest and the most honest and the most vulnerable and the most heartbreaking episode for Deeks, but also for the other characters. The best scene that has ever been written for [Deeks and Sam] happens in the premiere; we’ve already filmed it, and [LL Cool J] is so good. And the most honest scene that Deeks and Kensi have ever had together happens in the premiere.”

Question: On NCIS, do you think Tiva will be together in the end? Or do you think it’ll be a kiss and then she leaves? I don’t think I could handle a depressed Tony if they weren’t together. –Samantha

Mitovich: Michael Weatherly hears your concern, and shares his own hope that Cote de Pablo’s double-episode send-off “is as cathartic and therapeutic for the fans as it was for me shooting it.” As for the oft-promised “appropriate closure,” this is all DiNozzo’s portrayer would tease: “When you want something for so long, and you want and you want and you want, and it almost gets warped because you’ve wanted it for maybe longer than anybody should ever want anything, and it’s sitting five feet from you in an office…. When that is dealt with, a dam breaks and it creates a fresh new and most importantly dynamic element to the show. That eight-year ‘holding pattern’ will be dealt with, but more important than that is what happens next. Where does Tony go after that? And [the answer to that] is the most exciting thing I’ve heard in a long time.”

Question: All of us Scandal junkies need a fix! Anything? –Maggie

Mitovich: Here is anything, courtesy of Dan Bucatinsky aka Cy’s guy James. “[The season premiere] will feel seamless in terms of giving people exactly what they love about Scandal,” the Emmy-nominated actor/producer shares. “We come back and relationships are just as rich, and just as surprising, and just as tense. That’s what I noticed about the first script.” As for things between James and the hubs specifically, “It’s much as we left it. We are in a good place.”

Question: Any new scoop about Castle? –Rachael

Mitovich: Hot off the presses, I’ve got a casting call for the multi-episode role of Frank “Sully” Sullivan, a new NYPD detective in his late 20s/early 30s who’s described as “a guy’s guy.” My question: Is the name Sully a nod to Nathan Fillion’s Monsters University gig?

Question: How many episodes of Covert Affairs will there be this season before the break? –Deb

Mitovich: The original plan to run all 16 episodes straight has changed, I am told, but you have at least seven more to enjoy before any potential midseason hiatus.

Question: I am beyond geeking out over the Arrow/The Flash crossover/spin-off news. Anything more to report? –Charlotte

Mitovich: I’ve got fresh information on exactly what brings Central City PD CSI Barry Allen to Oliver’s orbit. The would-be speedster travels (not by foot, I assume) to Starling City while investigating a series of brutal slayings that he believes may have a connection to his mother’s years-ago murder — a crime for which his father has been unjustly imprisoned.

Question: I love Copper! Could I please get some Corky spoilers? –Jessica

Mitovich: Yes, but mind you, I am just the messenger: I am hearing that Corky is due to soon experience a devastating tragedy that will alter the trajectory of his life.

Question: After Hallie’s death on Chicago Fire, Casey seemed to be holding it together at work, but it turns out he was falling apart in his personal life. Will he reach out for help or continue on his downward spiral? –Stephanie

Mitovich: The answer may not be as dramatic as you envision. Rather, I’m hearing that Casey deals with Hallie’s death privately, and then moves on.

Question: I heard someone dies this week on Under the Dome. Any hints or other scoop? — Dina

Gonzalez: We bid farewell to not one but TWO of the Dome’d in Monday’s episode. One of those deaths comes after a power struggle turns ugly. The other is more mysterious and shrouded in questions, specifically about some of the Dome’s capabilities. Also, it’s sad. REALLY sad.

Question: Any Under the Dome scoop? Thanks, Sandra! — Lillian

Gonzalez: Angie’s out! But Neal Baer tells me all may not be as it seems between Angie and Junior and teases of twists to come. “You know how Junior always says, ‘Angie, you’re sick’? And everybody’s like ‘Junior, I hate him. He’s psychotic. He’s f—ed up.’ It’s like, really? Well, we’ll see…” he says cryptically. Also, he says, all viewers with questions about Joe and Norrie’s seizures will soon find some answers. “By episode 8, [the characters] will discover something that will change everything for the rest of the season,” he says.

Question: Can a girl get some Graceland scoop? — Chrissy

Gonzalez: The Is Briggs Bad tango will continue, with Mike, who like us is trying to solve the mystery of Briggs, making a very ballsy move during an agency-monitored robbery attempt in the penultimate episode. The end of said hour will leave you more confused than ever.

Question: SO excited about Flash coming to Arrow!!! PLEASE tell me more. — Reilly

Gonzalez: EP Andrew Kreisberg is probably as pumped as we are, Reilly — not only because he’s getting a chance to bring to life a great character, but also because of what Barry Allen’s arrival means for all the residents of Starling City. “He’s a great character who’s going to affect all of our characters’ lives,” he teases. Most notably, look for Barry and Oliver to have a certain amount of “friction” in their relationship.

Question: Anything on Twisted? It’s become one of my new favorite summer shows! – Anna

Gonzalez: With just four episodes to go until the end of the first part of the season, Avan Jogia teased that we’ll be seeing Danny reaching “his lowest point” in the last new episode of 2013. And while he confirmed that we will not know if Danny murdered Regina anytime soon, he says he doesn’t know the actual answer to the big mystery. “They have not told me,” he says. “We have an opportunity to make a very interesting, challenging show and that’s all I care about. I want to hold my opinion on whether I want him to be a murderer or not. There are other ways that you can be a bad guy that have nothing to do with murder and that’s what I would like to explore … of course, he may still end up being a psychopath.”

Question: Would love some Nikita scoop! — Amy

Gonzalez: Bad news for Alex. The show is currently casting a character named Ellen Crawford, a CIA case officer who’s as blunt as she is well-versed in interrogation techniques. Let’s just say Ellen and Alex are going to share some scenes in which Alex’s past comes back to haunt her. But they will also serve as a reminder (as if you needed one) of how badass Alex is.

That’s it. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend!

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TV Ratings: Summer TV (Thursday, August 1)

Posted in Ratings, Television on August 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »

TV Ratings

Here is how the two Thursday night summer dramas on the major networks fared in the overall ratings last night:

9 PM Show:
Motive (ABC) [NEW] – 4.5 million

10 PM Show:
Rookie Blue (ABC) [NEW] – 5.1 million

What did you watch last night? Please share.

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TV Recommendations: Friday, August 2

Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on August 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:

7 PM:
The Last Song movie on ABC Family
Unstoppable move on FX
Pitch Perfect movie on HBO
Pride & Prejudice movie on Oxygen

8 PM:
Da Vinci’s Demons on Starz (Reair)
Second Chances movie on Hallmark
The Help movie on Showtime
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring movie on TNT
Men in Black movie on VH1

9 PM:
Magic City on Starz (NEW)
The Following on FOX (Reair)
Banshee on More Max (Reair)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days movie on Bravo
10 Things I Hate About You movie on Fox Movie Channel

9:30 PM:
The Italian Job movie on AMC

10 PM:
Continuum on Syfy (NEW)
Banshee on Cinemax (Reair)

Enjoy!

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Comic-Con 2014 Pre-Registration Information

Posted in Comic Con, Convention/Event, Messages on August 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The following comes directly from the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog:

Comic-Con International has updated attendees with information on the SDCC 2014 badge pre-registration process.

Here is the information from the official site:

“Comic-Con is working hard to improve the online registration system and will launch Comic-Con 2014 badge preregistration sometime between November 1 and December 31, 2013. Only those that have purchased a Comic-Con 2013 4-Day attendee or 1-Day attendee badge and have a valid Comic-Con Member ID will be eligible to participate in 2014 badge preregistration.

If you attended Comic-Con 2013 as a child, but will be age 13 or older as of November 1, 2013, you must register for a Comic-Con Member ID to be eligible to participate in 2014 preregistration. Once you have registered for a Member ID, log in to your Member ID account after August 8, 2013 and follow the instructions to qualify for preregistration. You will need your Comic-Con 2013 badge to register as an eligible attendee.

Professionals, guests of professionals, exhibitors, exhibitor purchased attendee badges, volunteers, staff, and press will not be allowed to participate in badge preregistration. Open online registration for all categories listed above will occur at a later date”

Those eligible for 2014 badge pre-registration will receive an email with instructions and information “sometime in November 2013″.

Safe to say, it’s probably a good time to check your Member ID information to make sure it’s up to date, and that you’ve opted in for communications from CCI.

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Entertainment Update for August 1

Posted in Daily/Weekly Updates on August 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

Actress Isabella Rossellini will guest star in the new NBC drama The Blacklist, which is set to debut on September 23. She will play Floriana Campo, an advocate and campaigner to end human and sex trafficking around the globe, who becomes the target of an assassin known as The Freelancer. The killer disguises his pre-meditated killings as everyday accidents. (Jethro Nededog at The Wrap)

Actor Martin Henderson (Off the Map) will play the lead role in Sundance Channel‘s second original scripted series called The Red Road that received a straight-to-series six-episode order. The series will revolve around Harold Jensen (Henderson), a sheriff struggling to keep his family together while simultaneously policing two clashing communities: the small town where he grew up and the neighboring Ramapo Mountains, home of the Ramapo Mountain Indians. Jason Momoa (Stargate Atlantis) and Julianne Nicholson (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) are already part of the cast. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

Syfy has renewed Continuum for a third season. (Matt Mitovich at TV Line)

Lifetime has renewed the new drama Devious Maids for a second season. (NBC Latino)

Actor Josh Cooke (Dexter) will have a recurring role on Hart of Dixie, playing Joel, a New Yorker who finds himself a new fish out of water in Bluebell. Hart of Dixie returns to The CW on October 7. (Philiana Ng at The Hollywood Reporter)

Actor Trevor Donovan (90210) will guest star in an upcoming episode of Drop Dead Diva, playing Keith, who is being described as possibly the worst “best man” ever. Under his watch, the groom ends up across the border and then in prison. (Kimberly Nordyke at The Hollywood Reporter)

Actress Mary Lynn Rajskub has joined the cast of the returning 24 limited-run series that is being called 24: Live Another Day. She will, of course, reprise her role of Chloe O’Brian alongside Kiefer Sutherland. (Eric Goldman at IGN)

A Firefly alum will be guest starring in this fall’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Which alum, you ask? None other than Ron Glass, who played Shepherd Book on Firefly. Details on what character he will play have yet to be announced, though. (The Mary Sue)

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

It looks like FOX will be attempting an American version of the successful BBC long-form event series Broadchurch that is set to air here in the US on BBC America starting on August 4. (TV By the Numbers)

BOX OFFICE TRAILER

Watch: Peter Berg’s ‘Lone Survivor’ Trailer Featuring Kitsch & Wahlberg

That’s it. Enjoy!

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