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Comic Con 2012: Get a Glimpse Inside the New Beauty and the Beast

Posted in Comic Con, Convention/Event, New Shows, News, Recommendations, Television on July 23, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Jay Ryan, Kristin Kreuk and Brian Peterson (Executive Producer) from Beauty and the Beast (Photo by Rueben)

Last week at Comic Con 2012, I had the chance to participate in the panel dedicated to the new Beauty and the Beast that will debut on The CW this fall.

This new version stars Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) and Jay Ryan (Terra Nova) as the title characters – Catherine Chandler and Vincent Keller. Their co-stars will include Austin Basis (Life Unexpected) as Vincent’s best friend and confidante J.T., Nina Lisandrello (Nurse Jackie) as Catherine’s partner Tess [they are police detectives] and Brian White (Men of a Certain Age) as Joe (a fellow cop).

The panel started out with a screening of the debut episode – in fact, we were told we were the first audience to see the full pilot – and I have to say that I enjoyed the episode. It has similar elements of the original 80’s classic series for which it is based while mixing more modern elements related to updating Vincent’s background and the people in their lives.

I won’t spoil the aspects of Vincent’s beast-side because, according to executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders (of Smallville fame) and co-creators/writers Sherri Copper and Jennifer Levin (of Brothers & Sisters fame), that is still a work in progress; but I want to believe they will keep improving that aspect of who Vincent becomes; but be aware that he is not a lion-creature like Ron Perlman’s version in the 80’s TV series. Fans of the original classic should also be happy to know that three of the original creators of the 80’s version are on the staff too.

Beauty and the Beast

During the audience Q&A, Kristin was asked by a fan if she might be able to get any of her Smallville co-stars to make an appearance on the show; and while she nor the creative team weren’t opposed to that idea, she really couldn’t speak on whether that could happen or not.

Jay was then asked about the physical stunts involved in playing Vincent, and he shared that he actually went back to the 80’s TV series for research; but the opposite is the case for Kristin who decided not to watch Linda Hamilton in the original series and draw from the script for her inspiration.

The reboot of Beauty and the Beast will debut on The CW on October 11. Mark your calendars!

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New Show Introduction: Misfits

Posted in New Shows, News, Television, Video on July 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The U.K. hit series Misfits will have its American debut on the cable channel Logo on July 19 at 10 PM.

When a group of law-breaking twentysomethings are suddenly vested with supernatural powers during a freak electrical storm, their already out-of-control lives are plunged into even deeper chaos. The rough and rebellious clan includes characters Nathan Young (Robert Sheehan), Simon Bellamy (Iwan Rheon), Curtis Donovan (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly Bailey (Lauren Socha) and Alisha Bailey (Antonia Thomas).

Here is a trailer for Misfits.

NOTE: This trailer is not for the faint of heart; but give the show a chance.

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New Show Introduction: Political Animals

Posted in New Shows, News, Television, Video on July 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »

On July 15, the six-episode mini-series Political Animals will start on USA Network at 10 PM.

Elaine Barrish (Sigourney Weaver), a former First Lady and current Secretary of State, finds herself recently divorced, and must deal with State Department issues while trying to keep her family together.

The cast includes Carla Gugino, Ciaran Hinds, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan, Ellen Burstyn and Brittany Ishibashi.

Adrian Pasdar and Dylan Baker will have recurring roles.

Here is an extended trailer, that includes behind the scenes clips for Political Animals.

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New Show Introduction: Perception

Posted in New Shows, News, Television, Video on July 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The new TNT series Perception will debut on July 9 at 10 PM.

Dr. Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack), a talented but eccentric neuroscientist, is enlisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist in solving some of its most complex cases. Dr. Pierce works closely with Special Agent Kate Moretti (Rachael Leigh Cook), a former student who recruited him to work with the Bureau. Also on the team are Max Lewicki (Arjay Smith), Dr. Pierce’s teaching assistant and Natalie Vincent (Kelly Rowan), his best friend.

Here is a behind the scenes video for Perception.

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New Show Introduction: XIII

Posted in New Shows, News, Television, Video on June 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The Canadian series XIII, based on the graphic novel, will reair its 13 episode first season on Reelz Channel starting on June 29 at 9 PM.

Stuart Townsend (The League of Extraordinary Gentelmen), Aisha Tyler (Ghost Whisperer) and Virginie Ledoyen (The Beach) star in a story of a man’s quest to uncover the truth about his identity while trying to stop a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the U.S. government and could change the balance of power in the world.

Here is a trailer of XIII.

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New Show Introduction: The Newsroom

Posted in New Shows, News, Television, Video on June 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The new HBO series The Newsroom will debut on June 24 at 10 PM.

This drama is a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program, focusing on a network anchor (Jeff Daniels), his new executive producer (Emily Mortimer), the newsroom staff (John Gallagher, Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Olivia Munn and Dev Patel) and their boss (Sam Waterston). The series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements.

Here is a trailer for The Newsroom.

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Warner Bros. Presents Limited Edition Collectible Hotel Key Cards for Comic Con

Posted in Breaking News, Comic Con, Geekdom, New Shows, News, Television on June 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The following is nearly verbatim from a press release from Warner Bros. Entertainment:

Warner Bros. Entertainment is the key to excitement at Comic-Con! The Studio has once again created a set of limited-edition collectible hotel key cards, which will be in use at top hotels throughout the San Diego area during Comic-Con 2012. This marks the fifth consecutive year for the popular room key program, giving fans instant access to a usable — and collectible — piece of artwork.

Over 40,000 branded room keys will be available to fans at 38 participating San Diego–area hotels, courtesy of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Marketing.

For Comic-Con 2012, Warner Bros. has created all-new key cards for three of the Studio’s highly anticipated new fall series:

* The 666 Park Avenue key card grants access to anything you desire — as long as it’s inside your room
* The Arrow key card features star Stephen Amell as the Arrow in an all-new in-character photo
* The Revolution key card opens hotel doors every time — no blackout here!

About the series:

666 Park Avenue: Anything you desire can be yours … for a price. Lost’s Terry O’Quinn and Desperate Housewives’ Vanessa Williams headline this scary, seductive drama from Alloy Entertainment as the owners of a Manhattan apartment building who recruit an idealistic young couple to manage the historic site with a dark history. The series also stars Rachael Taylor (Charlie’s Angels), Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters), Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill), Mercedes Masohn (The Finder), Helena Mattsson (Iron Man 2) and Samantha Logan (Law & Order: SVU). Matthew Miller (Chuck), David Wilcox (Fringe), Leslie Morgenstein (The Vampire Diaries), Gina Girolamo (The Secret Circle) and Alex Graves (Fringe) are the executive producers. Based upon the book series by Gabriella Pierce and from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, 666 Park Avenue will air Sundays at 10/9c on ABC this fall. Watch the full-length pilot at Warner Bros. Television’s Preview Night screening at Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 11, or during the 666 Park Avenue session on Friday, July 13.

Arrow: From executive producers Greg Berlanti (Green Lantern), Marc Guggenheim (Green Lantern), Andrew Kreisberg (Fringe) and David Nutter (Smallville), hard-hitting action series Arrow reinvents the DC Comics hero. After being marooned for five years on a remote island, billionaire Oliver Queen returns home with a mysterious agenda and a very lethal new set of skills that he uses in a war on crime. The series stars Stephen Amell (Private Practice), Colin Donnell (Pan Am), Katie Cassidy (Supernatural), David Ramsey (Dexter), Willa Holland (The O.C.) with Susanna Thompson (Dragonfly) and Paul Blackthorne (The River). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Arrow is based upon characters appearing in comic books and graphic novels published by DC Comics and will air Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW this fall. Watch the full-length pilot at Warner Bros. Television’s Preview Night screening at Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 11, or during the Arrow session on Friday, July 13.

Revolution: What would you do without it all? In Revolution, an epic adventure thriller from Supernatural’s Eric Kripke, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Iron Man’s Jon Favreau, a family struggles to reunite in a post-apocalyptic landscape of empty cities, local militias and heroic freedom fighters where every single piece of technology — phones, computers, cars, even lights — has mysteriously blacked out … forever. Revolution stars Billy Burke (Twilight films), Tracy Spiridakos (Being Human), Anna Lise Phillips (Animal Kingdom), Zak Orth (Wet Hot American Summer), Graham Rogers (Memphis Beat), J.D. Pardo (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), David Lyons (The Cape), Maria Howell (The Vampire Diaries) and Tim Guinee (Iron Man films) and is executive produced by Kripke, J.J. Abrams (Fringe) and Bryan Burk (Fringe). Favreau directed the pilot and will serve as co-executive producer of the series, with Kathy Lingg (Fringe) and producer Athena Wickham (Fringe). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions, Kripke Enterprises and Warner Bros. Television, Revolution will air Mondays at 10/9c on NBC this fall. Watch the full-length pilot at Warner Bros. Television’s Preview Night screening at Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 11, or during the Revolution session on Saturday, July 14.

For additional information about Warner Bros. Television activities at Comic-Con, follow them on Twitter @TheWBdotcom (hashtag #WBSDCC) and visit The WB.

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New Show Introduction: Inside Men

Posted in New Shows, News, Television, Video on June 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »

On June 20, the new 4-part BBC America series, part of the cable network’s “Dramaville”, Inside Men will debut at 10 PM.

The series centers on three employees of a security depot who plan and execute a multi-million pound (i.e., dollars) cash heist. The cast includes Steven Mackintosh (Luther and Camelot), as John, manager of the cash counting house who has become fed up with his humdrum lifestyle. His two accomplices include depot security guard Chris, played by Ashley Walters (Outcasts) and forklift driver Marcus, played by Warren Brown (Luther). The characters are unique because they are not seasoned criminals, but everyday men who notice an opportunity, weigh the risks and take a leap. The series is a psychological study of how men cope once they step out of their comfort zones and cross the moral line, risking freedom and the fallout of their own social consciences.

Here is a trailer for Inside Men.

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New Show Introduction: Dallas

Posted in New Shows, News, Reminder, Television, Video on June 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »

On June 13, the new series Dallas will debut on TNT at 9 PM with a two-hour series premiere

The story focuses on the offspring of bitter rivals and brothers JR and Bobby Ewing, who clash over the future of the Ewing dynasty while the fate of Southfork itself weighs in the balance.

The cast includes Dallas originals Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray as well as Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Julia Gonzalo, Jordana Brewster and Brenda Strong.

Here is an extended trailer with some behind the scenes clips of Dallas.

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New Show Introduction: Bunheads

Posted in New Shows, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on June 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »

On June 11, the new ABC Family drama Bunheads will debut at 9 PM.

The series is about a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes on the uneasy role of dance teacher at her new mother-in-law’s dance school.

The series stars Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop (Gilmore Girls) as well as newcomers Julia Goldani, Bailey Buntain, Emma Dumont and Kaitlyn Jenkins.

Here is a trailer for Bunheads.

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