In books, TV and movies, we have been imagining scenarios of alien encounters for as far back as we can remember. There is even the possibility of such expressed in ancient cave drawings! Needless to say, we have an undeniable longing to find answers to the question “are we alone in the universe?”
In two dramatic hours, ALIEN ENCOUNTERS lays out a plausible hypothetical scenario for a first contact event. What would really happen if we got a message from space? How will humans react when we learn that a message from a distant technology or a spacecraft is on its way to Earth? Will humans learn from aliens, or become colonial subjects? Some of the world’s leading astrophysicists, astrobiologists, and sci-fi writers help unravel the scientific, cultural and psychological impact of this world-changing global event. This show is made in cooperation with The SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute which was founded in 1984 and had renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan as one of its Board of Trustee Members. Carl’s son Nick is now following in his father’s footsteps wondering, “How will we meet our galactic neighbors?”
Part 1 premieres tonight, Tuesday, March 13, at 10pm on the SCIENCE cable channel and concludes Tues. March 20 at 10pm with “The Arrival”.
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Epic battles come to life as the visually-striking film is released on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Triple Play and DVD this week. IMMORTALS is the story of one brave warrior, touched by the gods, who must overcome all odds to save mankind from a merciless and powerful tyrant. As usual, the Blu-Ray has more special features than the DVD, including an alternate beginning, two alternate endings, deleted scenes and an amazing graphic novel. In case you missed it, you can revisit the Eclipse review of Immortals here before picking up your choice of disk, which hit the shelf March 6.
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It is extremely refreshing to see a series where a courtroom, a hospital, or a crime scene are nowhere in sight. Networks don’t often take chances on a series without one of those popular and successful staples as its foundation. And let’s also get another thing straight – with the exception of the inclusion of songs and musical numbers, there is simply no comparison between Smash and Glee, the first being a serious drama and the latter a comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The good thing about Glee is that its success helped open the door to other shows interested in including music in its formats.
Smash takes us behind the scenes into the world of Broadway giving us views through the eyes of the struggling artist looking for that one break to fulfill their dreams; the creative team looking for inspiration in developing the next big thing along with its music and dance numbers; and the people who can write the checks to pay for it all. The characters involved through each of these views are interesting and engaging, and the talented cast does an excellent job bringing them to life. The musical numbers are richly produced and give a true sense of a Broadway stage while giving us an often-painful peek behind the curtain. But the thing that will keep viewers interested will be the personal dramas associated with all the characters. Based on the Pilot episode alone, Smash appears to be hitting all the right notes.
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Grade: A
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NBC,
Smash,
Steven Spielberg
Forget everything you thought you knew about the older generation. “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” takes senior stereotypes and blows them out of the water with a cast of sassy septuagenarians who are hip, sexy and ready to party! America’s favorite comedy sweetheart sends a fearless band of senior citizens to the streets to pull shockingly hilarious pranks on the younger generation in “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers,” an outrageously funny “hidden camera” show unlike anything viewers have ever seen. White, a seven-time Emmy Award winner, will star and executive produce the series, adapted from the hitBelgiumseries “Benidorm Bastards.” “People have been telling me that I’m ‘off my rocker’ for years,” says White. “Now I can prove it!”
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NBC presents the 90-minute special “Betty White’s 90th Birthday: A Tribute toAmerica’s Golden Girl” from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET) tonight, Monday, January 16. The special will celebrate White’s 90th birthday and will honor one of the world’s most beloved entertainers. The star-studded event will tape live at the Biltmore Hotel in downtownLos Angeles. Some ofHollywood’s biggest stars, including many of White’s co-stars, will be on hand to deliver their birthday wishes. The evening will include special musical performances, surprise appearances and comedy, featuring the irreverent tone, spirit and energy that are the hallmark of White’s six-decade career in show business. It promises to be a lot of fun!
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I come bearing gifts of free comics and bargain prices! For two days only Comixology is offering many of its most popular World of Warcraft comics for 99 cents in digital format. They are available for purchase at the web store and can be read on the Web, Android, iPad and iPhone! This offer is good on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 so be sure to check out all the great titles available at the Comixology web store.
And while you’re at it, don’t miss out on the chance to browse through a great collection of FREE comics that you can read right there on the web. But don’t worry about having to do a reading marathon; you can read the free selection at your leisure since there are no time limits there. Check them out HERE
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World of Warcraft
The plague is coming and Dark Horse Comics wants to know how you will survive. The best story just might give YOU the chance to be drawn as a character and get killed in the second Story Arc of The Strain. But hurry, the deadline to be part of this fun is December 4th!! All the details after the jump.
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