Movie lovers know Robert Osborne as the warm, knowledgeable host who seems to know everything about the movies he presents on TCM. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in film and knows more about movies than just about anyone – his love of movies, from classics to B-movie schlock is readily apparent. On […]
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Archer: ISIS Orientation Video: What About Ninjas?
What about ninjas? It’s a question that is completely valid in the world of espionage. Archer’s Lana Kane (Aisha Tyler) shows how to handle that threat in the latest orientation video from ISIS (after jump). Archer returns to FX Monday, January 13, 2014.
Video: Meet HBO’s True Detective’s Detectives!
HBO’s True Detective, premiering on Sunday, January 12, 2014 (10/9C), features Louisiana detectives Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Woody Harrelson) and the investigation of a bizarre murder from 1995 to the reopening of the case in 2012. The series also stars Michelle Monaghan as Hart’s wife, Maggie, and features Alexandra Daddario is as […]
First Look: 2014 Doctor Who Christmas Special–The Time of the Doctor!
BBC America has released stills and promo posters for Matt Smith’s final appearance as The Doctor: Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor – with the intriguing tagline, ‘A change is going to come…’ And look! Cybermen! Weeping Angels! The Silence! Follow the jump for more. Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor premieres on […]
Syfy Greenlights Dominion–Series Premieres in 2014!
Syfy has ordered to series the supernatural action drama Dominion – set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity, led by the archangel Michael, battles angels for survival. The series, which follows the events of the theatrical film Legion, will be shot in South Africa and is planned for a 2014 premiere. For more details, check […]
TNT Goes Noir for Frank Darabont’s Mob City!
One of the enduring film noir characters is the hard-boiled detective. Frank Darabont’s three-week event series Mob City (TNT, Wednesdays, 10/9C) is centered on a hard-boiled detective who manages to be both a lone wolf and a cop. It’s an intriguing variation – and Mob City is an intriguing series if such things can be […]
Arrow: Meet Barry Soon-To-Be-The-Flash Allen!
In tomorrow night’s episode of Arrow (The CW, 8/7C), The Scientist, we meet Barry Allen a member of Central City’s crime scene investigation unit who comes to Starling City because of an unusual crime that bears similarities to one committed in his city. Allen, played by Grant Gustin, has a very character-appropriate introduction (he’s late) […]
NBC Renews Rookie Hit The Blacklist!
After pacing NBC to a ratings win in the November sweeps and recording its second-highest ratings after the series debut this week, The Blacklist has been picked up for a second season. Broadcast television’s number one drama in the 18-49 demographic is the fall’s breakout hit in both same day and live-plus-7 viewing. Check out […]
HBO Documentary Films Profiles Legendary Composer-Lyricist Stephen Sondheim!
Stephen Sondheim is the genius behind such Broadway musicals as Sweeny Todd and Sunday in the Park with George. His works have performed onstage by the likes of Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters, Many Patinkin and Audra McDonald. On Monday, December 9th, HBO will present an extensive profile of Sondheim structured around six of his most […]
Monsters University, The Croods Lead Annie Awards Nominees With Ten Each!
The nominees were announced today for the 41st Annie Awards, presented for achievement in work in animation. Monsters University and The Croods led the way with ten nominations each, including Best Animated Feature. Despicable Me 2 and Frozen followed close behind with nine nominations each, including Best Animated Feature. The other Best Animated Feature nomination […]
BBC America Gives Atlantis Second Season Pickup!
Hard on the heels of its top-rated series premiere, Atlantis has been given a second season order by BBC America. The series, which is a new take on Greek myths and legends, find Jason, a man from our world, transported to the legendary city of Atlantis – where he meets versions of characters like Pythagoras, […]