San Francisco’s WonderCon gets underway today and HBO has established a significant presence for The Game of Thrones with a both that features a full-size replica of the show’s Iron Throne [above] – as well as costumes and props from the show. Check them out following the jump.
Category: Television
If I Told You That CBS’ Spy Series CHAOS Was Chaotic Would You Think That Was a Good Thing?
CHAOS [CBS, Fridays, 8/7C] is a spy dramedy that seeks to expand CBS’ number of procedurals and comedies. In that mix, it is, apparently, trying to duplicate the drama/humor mix that makes USA Network the most successful basic cable network. It’s a laudable attempt, but the comedy too often feels forced onto the procedural. When […]
Gallifreyan Alert: Check Out The Trailer for The New Season of Doctor who!
Oh, my, yes! ‘Fear me,’ intones an evil voice. ‘I’ve killed hundreds of Timelords!’ ‘Fear me,’ whispers The Doctor. ‘I’ve killed them all!’ The Doctor is back – and the new season looks dark and creepy and fun!
Justified and The Good Wife Among Peabody Award Winners!
The winners of the 70th Annual Peabody Awards were announced this morning, named the best in television and radio over the past year. Award winners ranged from ongoing series like FX’s Justified and CBS’ The Good Wife, to documentaries on My Lai and New Orleans five years after Katrina. A complete list of winners follows […]
American Idol Recap
Haven’t talked much about this year’s Idol. The talent is probably the best they have had in years, but I still hate the theme weeks. I don’t get the whole Casey Abrams or Paul McDonald thing. My pick for this year is the howdy doody, Tom Hank’s love child Scotty. Here’s a recap from this […]
Archer’s Cheryl/Carol Gets A Particularly Twisted Showcase Episode!
This week’s episode of Archer [FX, Thursdays, 10/9C], El Secuestro, is built around the character of Cheryl/Carol, dim bulb secretary to the self-involved head of ISIS, Malory Archer. It’s an episode packed with unexpected delights and a juicy secret or two.
TNT Releases Explosive New Trailer For Falling Skies!
TNT’s new trailer for Falling Skies – premiering on Sunday, June 19th at 9/8C – includes a good look at two different types of aliens including multi-legged type referred to as a ‘skitterer.’ I have a feeling that this series will turn out to be what V should have been. Check out the press release following the […]
This Week HBO’s Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Tackles The Biggest Issues In College Sports!
We rarely cover sports at Eclipse, but as NCAA basketball’s Final Four approaches, there has been renewed debate in the press [and elsewhere] about the multi-billion dollar business that is college sports – and how, outside of a university education, that business is built on an unpaid workforce. On Wednesday, March 30, at 10/9C, HBO […]
Body Of Proof Proves Beyond A Doubt That Dana Delaney Is A Genuine TV Star!
The premiere of ABC’s new series, Body of Proof [Tuesdays, 10/9C], presents as a procedural in which a crusty former neurosurgeon becomes a crusader medical examiner – a female Quincy, so to speak, but with fewer social graces and more intrusiveness. The situations which come up in the pilot are ludicrous but Delaney’s presence and […]
Trailer: Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe
USA Network has released a trailer for Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe. Set before Sam retired from the Navy SEALs, it exploits Bruce Campbell’s unique charm most groovily, indeed. There are explosions, quips and even a bit of snogging – and a particularly sneaky insertion of Campbell’s best nickname. Burn Notice: The Fall […]
CBS Springs Multiple 2-Hour Specials in Spring Season Finales!
CBS has revealed the dates for season finales for its 2010-11 programming schedule. Included are two-hour finales for The Amazing Race, Survivor: Redemption Island [and, of course, the Survivor: Redemption Island Live Reunion Show, and The Mentalist. The complete list of upcoming CBS season finales follows the jump.