In MTV’s new dark thriller TEEN WOLF, a teen boy’s life is irrevocably changed after being bitten by a werewolf. While he struggles to adjust to his new physical changes, the world around him shifts as well. He discovers he is not alone and meets a mentor of sorts who helps guide him through the transformations and navigating an increasingly tricky social scene at school. Then, as if that were not enough, he finds out that he is not necessarily the predator in this story; that he may be the prey as well when it is revealed that a team of hunters have moved into town and are tightening their net.
Thus, the cursed and conflicted Scott McCall (Tyler Posey), his mysterious mentor Derek Hale (Tyler Hoechlin) and the new girl in town Allison Argent (Crystal Reed) are all caught up in the thorny tale of star-crossed romance amidst a modern day horror story.
Taking a few minutes to talk with the press about what makes TEEN WOLF a must-see show of this summer, Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed and Tyler Hoechlin candidly shared their insights and offered a few sneak teases.
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Why Americans Might Have Canada to Thank for HAPPY ENDINGS Happy Ending
Do Americans have Canada to thank for HAPPY ENDINGS somewhat surprising second season renewal? They do if Scott Moore, president of broadcasting for Rogers Media has anything to say about it.
“HAPPY ENDINGS did well in the States but it did really well for us,” revealed a travel-weary Moore during an impromptu state-of-the-network address on the Fan 590 in Toronto following two weeks in Los Angeles evaluating a whole slew of Fall Pilots. “In our first meeting with ABC, our programming guy Malcolm Dunlop asked what they were thinking about HAPPY ENDINGS. Their response, ‘Well, we haven’t decided, it’s on the bubble’.” And he said, ‘Well, if it makes a difference, the season finale did exceptionally well for us’.”
Ask the Addict: Spoilers for ENTOURAGE, GENERAL HOSPITAL, WEEDS & More!
If my Twitter feed is any indication, a slew of lucky TV types have already been given the opportunity to check out at least some of Fall’s new offerings. Are you one of the lucky ones, and if so, what our your thoughts thus far? — Mike
The TV Addict: Seeing as though we were only granted access to a select number of Fall pilots under the strict condition that we were not allowed to “review” them (Cue Boilerplate: Episodes were provided for planning purposes only. NOT FOR REVIEW. Episodes are rough cuts that contain temporary picture, graphics, audio and music) our thoughts on what is already shaping up to be a far more exciting September than its predecessor will unfortunately have to wait. Well, except to say one thing that we’re fairly confident the proverbial powers that be won’t mind us spilling: When it comes to shows that may-or-may-not star Emily Van Camp, Sarah Jones and Jennifer Morrison, we are already counting down the days until we can find out what happens next.
Any scoop on ENTOURAGE’s final season? — Alison
The TV Addict: Suffice it to say, after last season’s drug bust, Vince’s career won’t be the only thing going up in flames. So much so that your very own TV Addict has just learned that the gang’s not-so-humble abode will be going up in smoke thanks to a incredibly irresponsible amphibian named Turtle. Oh, and that’s not the only thing heating up this summer. According to sources, one gang member’s hard-partying ways may come back to haunt them in the form of a bun in the oven. But will it serve as the wake up call Vince needs to turn his life around? Stay tuned…
An Evening Celebrating the Mysteries of FRINGE
On May 19th, the Paley Center for Media hosted a night to celebrate the end of FRINGE’s spectacular third season. With special guests Anna Torv, John Noble, along with writers/producers Jeff Pinkner, J.H. Wyman and Akiva Goldsman, the evening allowed fans to find out what exactly is going on in the increasingly murky world of FRINGE.
With Emmy season underway, it was only fitting to showcase the episode “Entrada” in which Anna Torv and John Noble magnificently portrayed both sets of doppelgangers: Olivia Dunham and her doppelganger Fauxlivia, and Walter Bishop and his doppelganger Walternate.
As fans of the show already know, the third season of FRINGE took the show out of its procedural pace and focused much more heavily on the underlying mythology of the collision of two universes. Adding to the craziness and sense of urgency, the season began with the principal hero, Olivia Dunham, having been replaced by her alternate and made captive in the alt-verse with her memories wiped and false memories implanted. The show really took things to another level and it played out beautifully over the course of the season until the final moments when Peter Bishop’s sacrifice may have erased himself out of existence.
It was that final revelation that sent shock-waves through the fandom. So it was no surprise that the moderated portion of the evening began with moderator Ralph Garman boldly asking: “Is [Josh] Jackson looking for work?” After John Noble quickly reassured everyone that Josh would have been there for that evening’s panel but for the fact he is working on a film in New Orleans, J.H. reassuringly said, “He’s not looking for work,” and Jeff added, “He will be back for Season 4.” J.H. expanded his response with, “At some point, in some capacity.” As Jeff explained, “The studio and network were very nervous about not having a lot of Josh in early Season 3,” but as he concluded, “And that worked out okay!” So he and J.H. said that the fans will simply have to trust them again for the 4th season that they have a plan to ensure Josh, as Peter Bishop, will be incorporated back into the FRINGE-world in a fun and surprising way.
Morning Static: Melissa McCarthy, Tina Fey, Aaron Sorkin & More!
• Are these TV’s 15 Favorite Tina Fey Moments? Discuss.
• News you can talk, text and tweet about! Networks try a social media spin at the upfronts.
• L.A. Screenings: What has changed about the annual event.
• Sex! Gambling! Corporate Intrigue! We cannot wait for this book.
• Pilot Watch: Olivia Munn and Alison Pill join Aaron Sorkin’s HBO pilot.
• From the department of “It’s About Damn Time!” Rest of the world discovers what GILMORE GIRLS fans have known for almost a decade now.
• Mary McDonnell on THE CLOSER spin-off: “It would be foolish… to try to recreate such an iconic character.”
Snap Judgments: CHARLIE’S ANGELS, ONCE UPON A TIME, PAN AM, REVENGE, LAST MAN STANDING, MAN UP, SUBURGATORY
CHARLIE’S ANGELS
According to the Official ABC Description: Everyone deserves a second chance — even a thief, a street racer and a cop who got in a little too deep. After all, the three women who solve cases for their elusive boss, Charlie Townsend, are no saints. They’re angels… Charlie’s Angels. Set in Miami, this fun, glamorous, action-packed take on the 1970s smash hit series introduces us to three new angels, all fearless detectives, head-turning beauties and close friends. There’s Abby (Rachael Taylor), a Park Avenue princess who became a world-class thief. Then there’s Kate (Annie Ilonzeh), a Miami cop who fell from grace, losing both her career and her fiancé. Finally there’s Gloria, a disgraced army lieutenant who has a way with explosives. When one of the angels’ missions ends in Gloria’s tragic death, Charlie persuades them to partner with Gloria’s childhood friend, Eve (Minka Kelly), a street racer with a mysterious past. They may not know each other yet, but one thing’s for sure — Abby, Kate and Eve will always have each others’ backs.
Why We’re Excited: As if Rachael Taylor, Annie Ilonzeh and Minka Kelly weren’t reason enough, this ABC reboot of the iconic 1976-81 series comes complete with cheestacular one-liners (Dialogue snippet: “You don’t look like cops.” “We’re not — we’re angels.”), luscious locales and the creators behind SMALLVILLE’s early (read: watchable) years Alfred Miller and Miles Gough.
Why We Probably Shouldn’t Let Our Excitement Get the Better of Us: The primetime television graveyard is littered with failed reboots of iconic 70’s shows that didn’t exactly turn out to be the next BATTLESTAR GALACTICA.
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Snap Judgments: NEW GIRL, I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER, ALLEN GREGORY, THE X FACTOR, TERRA NOVA, ALCATRAZ, THE FINDER & TOUCH
NEW GIRL
According to the Official FOX Description: Created by Liz Meriwether (No Strings Attached), NEW GIRL is a new single-camera ensemble comedy starring Zooey Deschanel ((500) Days of Summer) as Jess, an offbeat girl who – after a bad breakup – moves in with three single guys and essentially sets a bomb off in their lives.
Why We’re Excited: Have you seen (500) Days of Summer?
Why We Probably Shouldn’t Let Our Excitement Get the Better of Us: Quick, name the last live action comedy that found mainstream success on FOX.
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Morning Static: HOUSE, CASTLE, SURVIVOR & More!
• Can HOUSE cope withe the loss of Cuddy? Discuss.
• CASTLE Post-mortem: Creator on [SPOILER!]’s Death and Castle and Beckett’s Future.
• Ouch! AMC decides against ordering any new pilots this go-round.
• SURVIVOR’s Phillip: Crazy… like a Fox!
• 90210 Season Finale Mystery: Where were Lori Loughlin and Ryan Eggold.
• $7800 DOLLARS! Creators Robert and Michelle King spill about last night’s season finale (and next season, too!)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Stars Noah Wylie and Moon Bloodgood Deliver Fresh Intel on TNT’s FALLING SKIES
When TNT debuts its spooky sci-fi series FALLING SKIES on June 19th, it sets up a long-arcing story of how — after virtually the entire population of Earth has been killed off by an invading alien species — the remaining survivors are on the run, hiding, and fighting for their very existence. With their numbers too few to really strike back, retreat is the only real option left — they must hide and survive, so that they may just live to fight another day.
The prominent theme of FALLING SKIES is the importance of family in its tale of relentless pursuit by a more sophisticated and ruthless species. The aliens have not come just to kill and destroy — they are intent on occupying Earth. This is their home now. We are just the previous tenants that need to be eradicated. But there is one caveat — they want our children. They enslave the children and use them as mindless slave labor; forcing them to wear an insect-like device on their spine that allows the aliens to control them. It not just a battle to hide and survive, the survivors must protect the children.
Morning Static: BONES, STARGATE UNIVERSE, RINGER & More!
• Pilot Pickuppalooza: CBS picks up J.J. Abrams/Michael Emerson Drama, Kat Dennings sitcom.
• Interesting: 5 hit shows that survived a Charlie Sheen-esque casting shuffle.
• BONES post-mortem: Ryan Cartwright on Vincent Nigel Murray’s you know what!
• Refreshingly Candid Alert! Syfy explains to fans why STARGATE UNIVERSE couldn’t go on.
• From the Department of News that We’d Be Far More Excited About Had We Seen a Single Frame of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER… Sarah Michelle Gellar’s RINGER pilot gets picked up by CBS the CW.