As if having your fiancé fall under a sleeping spell and then awaken in love with someone else was not enough of a challenge in the Nick and Juliette romance, the latest temptation will be in the form of a Wesen muse who tries to enslave Nick. The path to true love is never easy, but it is always worth it. Let’s just hope that the writers of GRIMM do not tread any heavier on our already taxed romantic hearts. In a recent press conference call, star David Giuntoli provided some candid thoughts about what is upcoming for Nick and Juliette as well as a few more fun teasers about what is upcoming in the second season finale. [Read more…]
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TV Today: Why We Love Anti-Heroes
If you are a TV aficionado, then you have probably been hearing the term “anti-hero” a lot in the past decade. In fact, Showtime has made a fortune off of its “anti-hero” platform showcasing its series DEXTER, WEEDS, HOMELAND, NURSE JACKIE, CALIFORNICATION, as well as its upcoming new series RAY DONOVAN. These are perfect examples of shows that feature the joys and triumphs of “anti-heroes.”
But recently the “anti-hero” craze seems to have reached such a saturation point that no one can exactly define what an “anti-hero” is and how it differs from just being a villain or a hero. [Read more…]
BONES Scoop: Emily Deschanel Teases Tonight’s Intense Eighth Season Finale
One of BONES most notorious and deadly villains returns for a heart-stopping finale. Pelant is not normally a name to send shivers down your spine, but as long-time fans well-know, that name should. Super-psychotic, super-intelligent and utterly without remorse, Christopher Pelant (Andrew Leeds) is a sociopath you never want to ever encounter. He has wrecked havoc in the lives of our beloved BONES heroes for over two years now and the latest person in his cross-hairs is Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz). In a recent press conference call, star Emily Deschanel gave all the scoop on how difficult this latest encounter with Pelant is going to be and the emotional toll it takes on Dr. Temperance Brennan. [Read more…]
The Great Divide: An Examination of the Ever-Growing Disconnect Between Television Critics and Viewers
From the dawn of television, there has always been a vast divide separating the TV critics from the TV viewers. Critics tend to love TV shows with deep themes, that are intellectually stimulating, and best of all, offer insider-jokes. But such high-brow fare rarely connects with the mass viewing audience. Viewers have a completely different set of criteria which they judge TV shows. They are not looking for the best shows, the most thought-provoking shows, or even the shows which make the most Hollywood insider references – instead, average viewers value entertainment, self-contained episodes, appealing characters, and most of all: it cannot be strictly cerebral – viewers just don’t want to think that hard. [Read more…]
ARROW Star John Barrowman Dishes on The Dark Archer, DOCTOR WHO, TORCHWOOD and SCANDAL!
Heroes and villains go hand in hand. They make for the ultimate co-dependent relationship; but it also makes for riveting storytelling. Knowing better than most the power of playing a hero or a villain is actor John Barrowman, who has made a solid career out of portraying both. Beloved for his infamous role as Captain Jack in both DOCTOR WHO and TORCHWOOD, John is a fan-favorite in the superhero/sci-fi realm. Adding another feather to his cap (pun intended), John recently tackled the role of Malcolm Merlyn in the CW series ARROW. When revealed last winter that Malcolm was The Dark Archer of DC comic-lore, fans welcomed him jubilantly. No longer just the “well-dressed man” of ARROW or the heartless father of Tommy Merlyn, by donning the black attire and landing a few well-placed arrows The Dark Archer staked a claim in Starling City against the vigilante known as The Hood (aka the Green Arrow).
In a recent exclusive interview, John shared how he came to be a part of the DC verse of superheroes and villains, as well as candidly talking about the DOCTOR WHO 50th anniversary, the future of TORCHWOOD, and a few words about his cryptic role on SCANDAL. [Read more…]
Inside HEMLOCK GROVE: Scoop from stars Dougray Scott, Famke Janssen, Aaron Douglas and Kandyse McClure
Creating a horror television show is a tricky feat. It requires balancing the right amount of shock-and-gore along with compelling characters to keep fans clamoring for more – and Netflix’s HEMLOCK GROVE delivers on both. Helmed by horror master Eli Roth and based on the terrifying world created in Brian McGreevly’s book, HEMLOCK GROVE weaves together characters that raise the hair on the back of your neck yet draw you in deeper and deeper into a supernatural mystery story.
When a young teenage girl is found mauled to death, fear and suspicions abound as a gypsy boy (Landon Liboiron) is rumored to be a werewolf. Peter and his mother (Lili Taylor) had recently moved to Hemlock Grove in hopes of settling there after his uncle’s death; but their heritage makes them unwelcome in a community that seeks to keep its deep, dark secrets buried. Reigning over the town is the ultra rich Godfrey family, who prey on the unsuspecting populace. Everyone feels a slight unease with the Godfrey family, who despite their glamor remain aloof; not to mention they own a medical facility that is thought to house untold scientific experiments.
Just who or what is stalking their youth, and how do the Godfreys and the gypsies figure into the lurking sense of unnaturalness surrounding them, those are the mysteries that slowly unfold throughout the 13-episode horror series.
During press interviews at WonderCon in Anaheim, stars Dougray Scott, Famke Janssen, Aaron Douglas, and Kandyse McClure provided some insight into murder, mystery and intrigue that layer HEMLOCK GROVE. [Read more…]
DALLAS! THE MENTALIST! DON’T TRUST THE B! THE OFFICE! The TV Addict Week in Rewind
Oddest Ad Campaign: Promos for THE MENTALIST tout that by season’s end, “only seven suspects will remain” in their on-going mystery. Only? That may not mean what you think it means!
Sudsiest Lawsuit: Production company Prospect Park filed a lawsuit alleging that ABC, in essence, set out to prevent returning soaps ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE from being successful. If the drama that unfolds on screen is half as intriguing as what’s going on behind the scenes, the shows should be huge hits.
Best Neighbor: ABC is putting the final eight episodes of the underrated sitcom DON’T TRUST THE B on Hulu and iTunes.
Biggest Dud: Inspired by the success of VERONICA MARS, Melissa Joan Hart launched a kickstarter campaign of her own… but only raised $30,000 of the $2 million she’d targeted.
Funnest Guessing Game: Watching VH1’s OFF PITCH leaves one wondering if the supposed reality show was, as claimed, inspired by GLEE… or WAITING FOR GUFFMAN. [Read more…]
Shining the Spotlight on Kavan Smith of ROGUE
Ever hear of the phrase “in too deep”? That is the entire premise of the new drama series ROGUE. When undercover cop Grace Travis (Thandie Newton) gets too close to local mobster Jimmy Lazslo (Marton Csokas) all hell breaks loose. Grace’s son was shot in a seemingly unrelated drive-by, but after Jimmy’s bookkeeper ends up dead by the same bullets used to kill Grace’s son, the kaleidoscope shifts and suddenly Grace and Jimmy have a lot in common in tracking the murderous perpetrator down – particularly as he may have made off with $50 million of Jimmy’s money. Unaware of the swirling danger and how volatile his wife’s undercover identity has suddenly become is Tom Travis, a man grieving the loss of his son and yet trying to keep his family together through the tragedy for the sake of Tom and Grace’s teenage daughter. In an exclusive interview, co-star Kavan Smith talked about the challenges of portraying Tom Travis and the joy of working on such a gritty, intense show. [Read more…]
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Questions with WHO GETS THE LAST LAUGH Host Donald Faison
From the brilliant, albeit somewhat twisted brains behind PUNK’d comes a new hidden-camera series that pits famous comedians and actors against one another to see who can pull the most outrageous practical jokes. Premiering tonight on TBS and cleverly titled WHO GETS THE LAST LAUGH?, the show will feature such funny folks as D.L. Hughley, Danny Masterson, Cheri Oteri, Kunal Nayyar, Bill Bellamy and host Donald Faison. The latter of whom we recently caught up with on a conference call to find out more about the show. See for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]
We Shine the Spotlight on THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES Star Daniel Vincent Gordh
For 200 years, the works of Jane Austen have swept millions upon millions of fans off their feet. To have created characters that resonate so richly and deeply with audiences of all ages and from around the globe is extraordinary. So with each new generation, there is yet another adaptation to seduce new fans. Currently, it was the webseries THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES. Employing the novelty of a young woman, Lizzie Bennet, capturing moments of her life on video and sharing them with the world at large, THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES became an instant addictive rage. In a recent exclusive interview, star Daniel Vincent Gordh shared his reflections on portraying the iconic role of William Darcy, as envisioned for the modern era, and how is has swept him away in the past year in his own life. [Read more…]