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Good News: Jason Priestley will return to 90210. Bad News: To direct an upcoming episode. [Source]

Good News: Martin Sheen reminisces about the fictional Bartlett administration. Bad News: With Paris Hilton. [Video]

Good News: The women of THE VIEW are crazy as the daily gabfest continues to devolve into a rip-roaring can’t miss political free-for-all. Bad News: I’m almost starting to feel bad for Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Emphasis on the “almost.” [Source]

Good News: Nathan Fillion’s return with CASTLE looks fantastic. Bad News: Which means it will likely last a solid four episodes before its abruptly canceled. [Trailer]

At the risk of incurring the wrath of pretty much 99.999% of the internet fandom community, this TV Addict is just going to say it. Are Joss Whedon fans drinking the Kool-aid?

Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy as much as the next Browncoat. But does the first part of DR. HORRIBLE, Joss Whedon’s just launched internet musical featuring the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day honestly warrant such an exuberant outpouring of affection? I mean take a look at this flurry of twitter messages:

mytakeontv: I’m on my 5th viewing of Dr. Horrible. AMAZING!

DuckyDoesTV: Dr. Horrible is sheer genius!

raelee: Dr. Horrible is wrecking havoc on my schedule for the day. Can’t stop watching.

thc_jen: Dr. Horrible was AMAZING!!! Who wants to talk about with me?

thedirtycanuck: I can’t believe i’m going to miss the Whedon fan-event of the year (Dr. Horrible) because of work. boo to life.

GMMR: ‘Dr. Horrible’ is FRAKTASTIC! Act I is live and it doesn’t disappoint! Go watch..now!

justjody: NPH is made of awesome. “The world is a mess, and I just… need to rule it.” LOL!

matsie: If you haven’t watched the first episode of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-long Blog, I just don’t know what to think of you!

That’s not to say I’m not in full support of what Whedon’s trying to accomplish. In fact, I’m so in favor of Whedon’s plan to as he so eloquently put it, “Turn out a really thrilling, professionalish piece of entertainment specifically for the internet. To show how much could be done with very little. To show the world there is another way. To give the public (and in particular you guys) something for all your support and patience,” that I went ahead and paid for the entire DR. HORRIBLE series on iTunes so that everybody involved in the project will actually get paid. I’m just not quite sure that it’s the second coming of Buffy. Okay, third if you count that time she came back from the dead.

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By: The REEL Addict

Joss Whedon is awesome. He is better than you. He is better than me. He’s better than roller skates, bubble tea, and kittens combined. That means anything he comes up with is worth anticipating. In this case, we have DR. HORRIBLE’S SING ALONG BLOG, a three part online musical he put together with his brothers during the writers strike. The musical is about a Z-level villain (Neil Patrick Harris, baby) trying to woo a lovely lady (Felicia Day) while contending with pesky superheroes (the amazing Nathan Fillion). I’m pretty sure it’s mathematically impossible or scientifically improbable for this to in any way suck. That’s why you should check out this trailer.

Dear Nathan Fillion,

If we’re to believe this morning’s Hollywood Reporter, rumour has it that you’re contemplating joining the cast of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES as a series regular this upcoming season.

If this is true, we have three words for you, “Don’t do it!”

Look, we get it. After the quick cancellation of DRIVE and FIREFLY you’re probably well, desperate for a gig that is guaranteed to last more than thirteen episodes. But if you move to Wisteria Lane, the only thing that waits for you [aside from one really big paycheck] is an entire season of playing second banana. Men on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES never get anything good to do and frankly are only around to make the women’s lives seem more interesting. Do you really want to spend a year playing Teri Hatcher’s love interest?

We all know Captain Mal deserves better, here’s hoping you feel the same.

Sincerely,

Your loyal Fan,

the TV Addict

FOX’s much anticipated new action-fueled drama DRIVE premieres tonight on FOX at 8PM. While critics around the country are mixed as to the series chances of success, theTVaddict loved the first two hours and is confident that if given the chance, say a mere ten minutes, you’ll love it to. Aintitcool News agrees:

Darkly funny, exciting and loaded with plot twists and intriguing characters, “Drive” reunites the great writer-director-producer Tim Minear (“The X-Files,” “Angel,” “Wonderfalls,” “The Inside”) and Nathan Fillion (“Serenity,” “Slither”), who previously collaborated to gratifying effect on “Firefly.”

As the “Alias,” “24” and “Lost” pilots did, the “Drive” opener generates fascinating questions aplenty - and will leave audiences hungering for answers long after its two-hour introduction concludes. (Happily, a third hour airs Monday.)

Following tonight’s premiere, check back with theTVaddict.com and let us know if you agree.

Can’t wait until Sunday’s two-hour premiere? Desperate for a Nathan Fillion fix? Get ready to start your engines! Courtesy of Yahoo TV, you can now watch the first four minutes of FOX’s newest action-fueled drama DRIVE.

But fellow TV Addict’s beware. If your TiVo is perilously close to maximum capacity and you’re susceptible to getting hooked on hour long dramas, this preview is definitely not for you! I repeat, if you can’t make room in your schedule for DRIVE, don’t you dare click here. Having seen the pilot, I can guarantee you one thing. Fasten your seat belts, ’cause you’re in for an addictive ride!

Still going through FIREFLY withdrawl? theTVaddict has a cure. Why not head on over to theTVaddict.com Screening Room and watch as Nathan Fillion previews DRIVE — his latest action-fueled adventure. The clip also features one of the most exciting scenes from the show’s premiere. The race begins on April 15 on FOX.