Here’s the trailer for the Spartacus prequel, Gods of the Arena. The official series description and two cool behind-the-scenes videos, follow the jump.
Category: Television
SyFy’s Auction: Finding your own ‘Hollywood Treasure’
SyFy’s popular new program Hollywood Treasure is a different type of reality-based show. It has a premise and format that hooks the viewer through the presentation of interesting Hollywood memorabilia, while tapping into the curiosity factor of wanting to know not only how much they are worth but what others are ultimately willing to […]
Glory Daze Captures The College Freshman Experience – The 1986 Experience, That Is!
To the sounds of Talking Heads, Joel [Kelly Blatz] endures the final leg of his journey to independence – college, that is – in the family station wagon as his dad [Brad Garrett] attempts to impart some fractured wisdom; Eli [Matt Bush] practices his dance moves – in his underwear – to an embarrassing finale; […]
NBC Announces Mid-Season Schedule: Four New Series Premiere, Four Series Move!
Well, now we know what’s happening at NBC for the rest of the 2010-11 regular season. The network has released its mid-season schedule – which includes two new dramas [The Cape, Harry’s Law], one new sitcom [Perfect Couples] and one unscripted/alternative series [America’s Next Great Restaurant]. As well, four current series will be moving to […]
GLEE Contest — Meet the Cast While Helping Youth!
GLEE, the pop-culture phenomenon that is an equal mix of broadway musical, comedy, and high school drama, is offering fans with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet cast members while carrying out some feel-good community service. Ten lucky winners, plus one guest each, will win a trip to Los Angeles to participate in a charity event along with […]
Starz Goes Noir!
A few years ago, I reviewed the complete series set of the anime´ series Noir – about a pair of female assassins who have a mysterious link between them and decide to work together to figure out what that is. It was my selection for best anime´ of the year that year. Now, word comes, […]
It’s A Conspiracy – AMC Cancels Rubicon!
Given that it never achieved the kind of ratings gotten by Mad Men and Breaking Bad, I guess it makes sense that AMC, after getting extraordinary ratings for The Walking Dead, would choose to cancel its suspenseful conspiracy series, Rubicon. AMC’s third series [and first cancelation], Rubicon was smart, finely textured, richly detailed and mesmerizing. […]
Burn Notice Returns With More Than One Bang!
Despite having what is sometimes referred to as a blue sky filter, the USA Network has a number of programs that really stretch that description. Foremost amongst them is Burn Notice [Thursday, 10/9C]. The series returns this week with Eyes Open, an episode that picks up with Michael Westen [Jeffrey Donovan] in far less than […]
People’s Choice Nominations Announced!
The nominations are in! After a period of accepting recommendations from the people for a wide range of varied categories, the final list of candidates is ready to be voted on. And you even get to choose the design of the trophy that the winners will be awarded. From now until December 7 the people […]
Psych – Despereaux Returns To Plague Shawn and Gus!
Pierre Despereaux [Cary Elwes] may be the most intelligent, erudite, suave and elegant criminal that Shawn [James Roday] and Gus [Dule´ Hill] have ever put behind bars. His return makes for an enjoyable mid-season premiere of Psych [USA Network, Wednesdays, 10/9C].
Conan Smokes Leno [And Everyone Else]!
TBS trounces network late night talk shows with its premiere of Conan! The gangly redhead with his fresh-from-my-live-tour beard drew 4.2 million viewers for his TBS premiere which was, yes, very funny. Even better, of that 4.2 million, 3.3 million were adults 18-49. By comparison, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno drew a total of […]