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TV Spotlight: Check Out 'Person Of Interest' & 'Prime Suspect' Tonight
The crime thriller "Person Of Interest" centers on a presumed dead former-CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice.
Michael Emerson, famous for playing the wicked Benjamin Linus on "Lost," plays a computer programmer, while Jim Caviezel is the ex-CIA agent.
Taraji P. Henson also stars. "Person of Interest" airs tonight at 9/8 central on CBS. Will you tune in?
Maria Bello plays touch as nails detective Jane Timoney in "Prime Suspect," a remake of the critically acclaimed British seri...
READ MOREMichael Emerson, famous for playing the wicked Benjamin Linus on "Lost," plays a computer programmer, while Jim Caviezel is the ex-CIA agent.
Taraji P. Henson also stars. "Person of Interest" airs tonight at 9/8 central on CBS. Will you tune in?
Maria Bello plays touch as nails detective Jane Timoney in "Prime Suspect," a remake of the critically acclaimed British seri...
Five Must-See Shows Premiering This September
1. Sept 13 - Ringer (CW, Tues 9/8c)
Reasons to get excited: Sarah Michelle Gellar (times two)
“The Ringer” is about twins. Bridget is a recovering alcoholic on the run from the mob after witnessing a murder. She takes refuge with her twin sister Siobhan, but when Siobhan goes missing and Bridget takes over her life, Bridget realizes that Siobhan’s world isn’t as picture-perfect as it seemed. It also stars Sarah Michelle Gellar (and Sarah Michelle Gellar); marking her first starring television role since “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Yeah. It’s monumental.
What intrigues me about this show i...
READ MOREReasons to get excited: Sarah Michelle Gellar (times two)
“The Ringer” is about twins. Bridget is a recovering alcoholic on the run from the mob after witnessing a murder. She takes refuge with her twin sister Siobhan, but when Siobhan goes missing and Bridget takes over her life, Bridget realizes that Siobhan’s world isn’t as picture-perfect as it seemed. It also stars Sarah Michelle Gellar (and Sarah Michelle Gellar); marking her first starring television role since “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Yeah. It’s monumental.
What intrigues me about this show i...
New Fall TV Series: Our Top 10 Picks
Every fall TV season has its share of surprise successes and bumbling disappointments. For every buzzed-about newbie (‘Desperate Housewives’) that turns into a hit, there’s an ‘Eastwick’ or ‘Running Wilde.’
But that’s part of the fun, right? Sometimes, you’ve got to take a chance on a show that could be the year’s new hit and Emmy winner.
There are a lot of prospects for this Fall, and some are more promising than others. Here, though, are the Top 10 we’re most looking forward to – keeping in mind we haven’t seen these ahead of time. These are in no particular order.
-‘Pam Am’ – ABC
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READ MOREBut that’s part of the fun, right? Sometimes, you’ve got to take a chance on a show that could be the year’s new hit and Emmy winner.
There are a lot of prospects for this Fall, and some are more promising than others. Here, though, are the Top 10 we’re most looking forward to – keeping in mind we haven’t seen these ahead of time. These are in no particular order.
-‘Pam Am’ – ABC
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CBS Announces New & Returning Shows For 2011-12
CBS announced today its new 2011-2012 primetime schedule, ordering five new series and making key time-period moves for CSI and The Good Wife to strengthen its already top-rated primetime lineup.
The new series include three new dramas and two new comedies: "Person Of Interest," a crime thriller from renowned executive producer J.J. Abrams starring Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson; "Unforgettable," starring Dylan Walsh and Poppy Montgomery as a former detective with a rare condition that enables her to remember virtually every det...
READ MOREThe new series include three new dramas and two new comedies: "Person Of Interest," a crime thriller from renowned executive producer J.J. Abrams starring Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson; "Unforgettable," starring Dylan Walsh and Poppy Montgomery as a former detective with a rare condition that enables her to remember virtually every det...
'LOST': The Ten Best Episodes
Now that 'LOST' has been off the air almost a year, it seems the appropriate time to re-visit the series.
In the coming weeks, I will re-visit many series - some old, some new, some current - and reveal my picks for the ten best episodes of each.
With the 'LOST' anniversary looming, here then is my list of the ten best episodes of the series, in descending order. It was very difficult to narrow down. Do you agree? Please sound off in the comments.
10. 'There's No Place Like Home' - Season 4, Episode 13
The fourth season finale features bloody battles (Ben stabbing Keamy), emotional ...
READ MOREIn the coming weeks, I will re-visit many series - some old, some new, some current - and reveal my picks for the ten best episodes of each.
With the 'LOST' anniversary looming, here then is my list of the ten best episodes of the series, in descending order. It was very difficult to narrow down. Do you agree? Please sound off in the comments.
10. 'There's No Place Like Home' - Season 4, Episode 13
The fourth season finale features bloody battles (Ben stabbing Keamy), emotional ...
'Lost's' Terry O'Quinn Plots Return To ABC For 'Hallelujah'
Lost's Terry O'Quinn is coming back to ABC for the hourlong drama pilot Hallelujah, a network rep confirms.
From Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry, the project centers on a small Tennessee town that is being torn apart by the forces of good and evil. However, things change when a...
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READ MOREFrom Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry, the project centers on a small Tennessee town that is being torn apart by the forces of good and evil. However, things change when a...
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Fans Get Lucky With 'Lost' Lottery Numbers
Superfans of TV show Lost got lucky on Tuesday - if they followed character Hurley's cursed lottery numbers.
Four of the six winning numbers in the Mega Millions lottery matched the digits that haunted Jorge Garcia's character after he won $114 million.
Tuesday's jackpot was $355 million.
Anyone with Hurley's Lost numbers would have won a whopping $150.
According to Lost creator Damon Lindelof, 9,078 people "played Hurley's numbers."
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READ MOREFour of the six winning numbers in the Mega Millions lottery matched the digits that haunted Jorge Garcia's character after he won $114 million.
Tuesday's jackpot was $355 million.
Anyone with Hurley's Lost numbers would have won a whopping $150.
According to Lost creator Damon Lindelof, 9,078 people "played Hurley's numbers."
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31 Days Of Horror: 'Saw' (2004)
Ever since Saw came out way back in 2004, I’ve heard nothing but belly aching from movie-goers and horror-goons alike over how the movie ushered in a new era of gore-porn. That because of Saw, as well as Hostel, its pseudo sister-movie, all horror movies started to forgo any attempt at story telling in favor of graphic depictions of peoples’ heads getting shoved into bear-traps or corn threshers. I also recall it being quite buzzed about before its release, only to be met with cold to tepid reviews upon its actual release. So, keeping its reputation in mind, I skipped past watching Saw, Saw...
READ MORELost Without 'Lost'? Try This...
Regardless of what you thought of the ‘Lost’ finale that aired last May, chances are you will miss the show come January. Then, you’ll realize during the doldrums of winter that your favorite show is not making a return from the usual eight-month hiatus. It is, in fact, over. Done. Finito.
There are ways to cope, however. There are potential new shows that may remedy your ‘Lost’ pains, and there are shows coming up that will sound promising to you. There are even a few old favorites you might find comforting.
What you can watch now:
-‘The Event’ on NBC. There’s no way you could ha...
READ MOREThere are ways to cope, however. There are potential new shows that may remedy your ‘Lost’ pains, and there are shows coming up that will sound promising to you. There are even a few old favorites you might find comforting.
What you can watch now:
-‘The Event’ on NBC. There’s no way you could ha...
2010 Emmys: Who Should Win & Who Will Win
It’s a transitional year for the Emmys, meaning this is one of the more exciting races in recent memories. The flood of new nominees (brought on by a stellar development slate) means that we can no longer rely on the predictable Emmy voting to determine winners. Instead, this is a year where we can see many newcomers emerging and starting a whole new slate of predictable nominees.
Yes, that was a little cynical, but it’s the sad truth of the Emmys – habits are hard to break for the voters. Luckily, this year the virgin nominees have afforded them an extensive choice for brand new habits.
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READ MOREYes, that was a little cynical, but it’s the sad truth of the Emmys – habits are hard to break for the voters. Luckily, this year the virgin nominees have afforded them an extensive choice for brand new habits.
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Anna Paquin Talks Tongue & Bellybutton Piercings
Anna Paquin recently revealed her history of piercings.
She explained, "I've had 10 piercings in my ear, and a bellybutton pierce (sic), and a tongue ring. My tongue, as it turns out, is not really appropriate for piercing, because the webbing is too close to the font, and the bottom barbell kept hitting against my teeth...and it gave me a lisp, which isn't great as an actress."
The bisexual actress recently tied the knot with her "True Blood" lover Stephen Moyer. The couple, who met and fell in love of the set of the vampire TV hit in 2007, tied the knot in front of a host of celebrity ...
READ MOREShe explained, "I've had 10 piercings in my ear, and a bellybutton pierce (sic), and a tongue ring. My tongue, as it turns out, is not really appropriate for piercing, because the webbing is too close to the font, and the bottom barbell kept hitting against my teeth...and it gave me a lisp, which isn't great as an actress."
The bisexual actress recently tied the knot with her "True Blood" lover Stephen Moyer. The couple, who met and fell in love of the set of the vampire TV hit in 2007, tied the knot in front of a host of celebrity ...
'Glee,' HBO's 'The Pacific' Land Massive Emmy Nominations
Hit TV musical "Glee" is set to be the toast of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards after landing a massive 19 nominations.
The comedy about a group of high school students in a choir club will fight for the Outstanding TV Comedy prize against "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Modern Family," "Nurse Jackie," "The Office" and "30 Rock," which has taken home the title for the last three years.
"Glee's" leading stars Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele have been nominated in the male and female categories for the outstanding comedy actor awards, while their co-star Chris Colfer has received a best supporting...
READ MOREThe comedy about a group of high school students in a choir club will fight for the Outstanding TV Comedy prize against "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Modern Family," "Nurse Jackie," "The Office" and "30 Rock," which has taken home the title for the last three years.
"Glee's" leading stars Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele have been nominated in the male and female categories for the outstanding comedy actor awards, while their co-star Chris Colfer has received a best supporting...
'LOST' Final Recap: A Fitting Ending That Should Stand Up Against Time
This might be the most difficult thing I've ever written, and I can't even figure out how to get started. LOST has changed television, and if you don't believe that, you don't understand what an incredible show it was. Even haters can realize that with its original plotline and encouragement of science fiction in a major network, it opened doors for shows outside of the box to maybe be taken more seriously than they used to. It was a community show, one that encouraged the millions of fans to think and discuss and speculate together in a way that had never been seen. It decided to cancel it...
READ MORE'LOST' Recap: 'What They Died For'
This is the last week of LOST. After Sunday, there will never be a new episode of this gripping, incredible show again. They are going out on their terms, and it is difficult not to be emotional about it as a long-time fan. Last night was the final time LOST would air as a regular hour, and it set up things nicely for the two and a half hour series finale on Sunday. So let's look at the last normal episode of the best show on television, titled "What They Died For."
They start right out being mean and showing Sun, Jin, and Sayid dying again. Like we ever needed to see that heartbreaking ho...
READ MOREThey start right out being mean and showing Sun, Jin, and Sayid dying again. Like we ever needed to see that heartbreaking ho...
Break-In Drama At 'Lost' Star's Home
"Lost" star Malcolm David Kelley was caught up in a real-life drama on Friday morning when he called cops to report a break-in at his home in California.
Teenager Kelley, who plays Walt on the hit desert island drama, called the police when he heard someone trying to break into his family's Bellflower home.
Cops apprehended the person minutes later outside.
TMZ.com reports one person was taken into custody.
The young actor's publicist, Dominic Friesen, says, "Malcolm and his family are incredibly grateful that no one was injured during today's incident. It has been a frightening ordeal....
READ MORETeenager Kelley, who plays Walt on the hit desert island drama, called the police when he heard someone trying to break into his family's Bellflower home.
Cops apprehended the person minutes later outside.
TMZ.com reports one person was taken into custody.
The young actor's publicist, Dominic Friesen, says, "Malcolm and his family are incredibly grateful that no one was injured during today's incident. It has been a frightening ordeal....
Everything You Need To Know About The End Of 'Lost' Is In This Week's Special Collector's Edition Of EW
Entertainment Weekly has been obsessing over "Lost" since it first premiered in 2004, and now that the end is near they have put together the ultimate handbook to get viewers ready for the remaining episodes before the series signs off. From the big finale preview (Entertainment Weekly was on set) to recaps of every season to an oral history of how it all began, this week's special collector's issue has the entire Island covered.
For the filming of the pivotal sequence that's part of the final 10 minutes of "Lost's" two-hour series finale, nearly two dozen cast members are in attendance, ...
READ MOREFor the filming of the pivotal sequence that's part of the final 10 minutes of "Lost's" two-hour series finale, nearly two dozen cast members are in attendance, ...
LOST Recap: 'The Package'
Ahhh, Sun and Jin, Jin and Sun. Remember when their biggest problems on LOST was him demanding she button up her blouse and her secretly being able to speak English? Good times. Now the Korean couple have been separated for years since Sun was one of the Oceanic 6, raising their daughter in the real world, and Jin was stuck in the 70's Dharmaville. It's been several seasons now with them being separated, and unfortunately their last episode "The Package" does not give the fans the reunion they were so hoping for. Foul, show.
In the flashsideways, Jin and Sun were never married but they are...
READ MOREIn the flashsideways, Jin and Sun were never married but they are...
'Lost' Recap: 'Dr. Linus'
There are some fans of LOST that may be complaining that the show has still not provided their hundreds of expected answers, and that they can't really understand where the show is going. Yet no one can deny that the show is exceptional when it comes to character development, and that Michael Emerson is one of the best actors on television. The fact that he took Ben Linus from what was supposed to be a guest spot and turned him into one of the most complicated characters ever seen is simply stunning. Ben is a villain, he's a murderer, he's a manipulator, and yet he's charismatic and fascina...
READ MORELOST Recap: 'Sundown'
The amusing part of LOST right now is that they really aren't giving fans any major answers yet, and still when they have a brilliant episode it doesn't really matter to anyone. They can confuse us all if it means Sayid being a crazy badass for an entire hour. Sayid's had a rough season or so. He reunited with his beloved Nadia only to watch her die in front of him, and then he became an assassin for Ben. When he realized what a crazy thing it was to fight for Ben, he found Little Ben in the Dharma and shot him, thus probably sending the creepy kid on his path to becoming a very creepy adul...
READ MORECryptic Words About 'Lost's' Final Episodes Revealed At PaleyFest
With the remaining episodes of ABC’s Lost quickly ticking down to the end, the thoughts and questions on everyone's mind at their PaleyFest 2010 panel on Saturday evening in Beverly Hills all had to do with just how many of the show's mysteries would be resolved. Greatly for this reason (but also due in part to the fact that the show is currently shooting in Hawaii), the majority of the panel was made up of the show's writers and producers, including creators Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse. Joining them in the "hot seats" were Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, Liz Sarnoff, and director/produce...
READ MOREQuestions That Must Absolutely Be Answered On 'Lost's' Final Season
"Lost" has baffled, bewildered, and enthralled viewers for five action-packed seasons. When it began years ago, people were shocked by this sci-fi drama that seemed to come out of nowhere. It had a huge cast with mostly unknowns, and it was filmed almost entirely on a beautiful island in Hawaii. Almost immediately the audience was hooked on this bizarre place where the characters were all stranded on an island that had polar bears and smoke monsters and natives that stole children.
Now that "Lost" is gearing up for its final season, however, our patience is wearing thing. We have loved ...
READ MORENow that "Lost" is gearing up for its final season, however, our patience is wearing thing. We have loved ...
'Up In The Air,' 'Nine' Lead Golden Globe Nominations
The 67th annual Golden Globe nominations were just announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
"Up in the Air" leads the pack with six mentions, including best picture, drama. The musical "Nine" ran second with five nominations, including best musical or comedy and acting slots for Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Marion Cotillard.
The Golden Globes, Hollywood's second-biggest film honors after the Oscars, will be presented Jan. 17 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, televised live by NBC and hosted by comic actor Ricky Gervais.
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READ MORE"Up in the Air" leads the pack with six mentions, including best picture, drama. The musical "Nine" ran second with five nominations, including best musical or comedy and acting slots for Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Marion Cotillard.
The Golden Globes, Hollywood's second-biggest film honors after the Oscars, will be presented Jan. 17 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, televised live by NBC and hosted by comic actor Ricky Gervais.
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Check Out 'Lost: The Complete Fifth Season' On Blu-Ray & DVD Dec. 8
The show that revolutionized primetime proves once again why it is television's most addictive and creative series, as the epic story of Lost twists, turns and spirals through time in its brilliant fifth season.
Destiny sends the Oceanic 6 back to the Island and into the heart of the enigmatic Dharma Initiative. The reason they had to return and the fate of all those who were left behind is revealed as the momentum builds toward the much anticipated series finale in 2010. Some of "Lost’s" most pressing questions are finally answered in a spectacular 5-disc collection, packed with delete...
READ MOREDestiny sends the Oceanic 6 back to the Island and into the heart of the enigmatic Dharma Initiative. The reason they had to return and the fate of all those who were left behind is revealed as the momentum builds toward the much anticipated series finale in 2010. Some of "Lost’s" most pressing questions are finally answered in a spectacular 5-disc collection, packed with delete...
Our Favorite TV Villains
Halloween is coming up fast and it's caused people to look for the best costumes, pick out the best candy, and maybe even plan to visit scary haunted houses or watch horror films to celebrate. Halloween is a great day to cuddle up with your friends and scream at your favorite flicks, but movies are not the only ones who offer up some scary characters to haunt your sleep. Television often provides psychopaths, murderers, manipulators, and demons to taunt you not just for two hours, but for seasons upon seasons of mayhem! Here's a look at some of the scariest villains on television and why th...
READ MORE2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Mega Diary
Ah, the Emmys. The one Awards show on TV that has a nonchalant attitude toward its honorees and the medium it seeks to honor. A ceremony that seeks to put on a funny show, not blow smoke up the behinds of the many winners mostly seem like they'd rather not be there.
Sure, the last couple years were awful, but this year we have the inimitable Neil Patrick Harris at the helm, and with the possibility that this may be Emmy's final year on broadcast television, they're certain to pull out all the stops and ratchet up the funny.
And with that stellar introduction, here is the 2009 Primet...
READ MORESure, the last couple years were awful, but this year we have the inimitable Neil Patrick Harris at the helm, and with the possibility that this may be Emmy's final year on broadcast television, they're certain to pull out all the stops and ratchet up the funny.
And with that stellar introduction, here is the 2009 Primet...
30 Rock, Mad Men Win Top Honors At Emmys (See Full List of Winners)
Tina Fey's 30 Rock and hit TV series Mad Men stole the show at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, receiving top honors on Sunday's event.
30 Rock creator Fey and co-stars Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan claimed their third consecutive trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series, while Mad Men was a repeat winner for Outstanding Drama Series.
Fey's series was an Emmy favorite, landing a whopping 22 nominations in 2009 after stealing the show at last year's ceremony. Baldwin defended his title as the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy, although Fey failed to secure a second win for Outstan...
READ MORE30 Rock creator Fey and co-stars Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan claimed their third consecutive trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series, while Mad Men was a repeat winner for Outstanding Drama Series.
Fey's series was an Emmy favorite, landing a whopping 22 nominations in 2009 after stealing the show at last year's ceremony. Baldwin defended his title as the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy, although Fey failed to secure a second win for Outstan...
The 61st Emmy Awards: Who Should Win And Who Will Win
You may have forgotten since there is about a 47-month lull between the nomination announcements and the actual awards ceremony, but the Primetime Emmy Awards are coming to your living room on Sunday evening with everybody’s favorite human being, Neil Patrick Harris, serving as host for the evening.
Hopefully, the choice of somebody known for being funny and having talents that extend beyond being able to sit still for a perfect haircut and remembering the names of contestants will show a marked improvement in the quality of the ceremony with the return to Emmy ceremonies of yore where b...
READ MOREHopefully, the choice of somebody known for being funny and having talents that extend beyond being able to sit still for a perfect haircut and remembering the names of contestants will show a marked improvement in the quality of the ceremony with the return to Emmy ceremonies of yore where b...
The Sad Victims Of 'Lost' Deserve A Second Chance At Life
There were not that many secrets or hints given at the "Lost" panel during the San Diego Comic Con, but this was hardly a surprise since they notoriously guard their spoilers every year. One of the major pieces of information gathered, however, was that two fan favorites would be returning to the show for the final season, despite their apparent deaths: Daniel Faraday and Juliet Burke.
For those who do not recall, Faraday was one of the scientists on the freighter who was there to study the island and/or "rescue" the survivors. He quickly became a favorite because of his intelligence, g...
READ MOREFor those who do not recall, Faraday was one of the scientists on the freighter who was there to study the island and/or "rescue" the survivors. He quickly became a favorite because of his intelligence, g...
'Lost' Panel At Comic-Con Revealed Little, But Was Enormously Entertaining
"Lost" has always appeared as a headliner at San Diego Comic Con, filling up the largest rooms in the convention center with little difficulty, and its reveals are gossiped about for months afterward by the fans and critics.
This year the excitement was mixed with regret and sorrow, for it is the last year of "Lost." Yes, we will be getting the answers we crave, but that also means one of the best shows on television ends in 2010 and what will we have to sate us afterward? Nothing!
The "Lost" panel had laughs, thrills, chills, and plenty of special clips for the fans that loyally lin...
READ MOREThis year the excitement was mixed with regret and sorrow, for it is the last year of "Lost." Yes, we will be getting the answers we crave, but that also means one of the best shows on television ends in 2010 and what will we have to sate us afterward? Nothing!
The "Lost" panel had laughs, thrills, chills, and plenty of special clips for the fans that loyally lin...
Emmy Nomination Surprises, Snubs And Shouldn't Be Nominated
To paraphrase Ned Flanders, apparently an Emmy nomination is easier to get than an acceptance letter from Arizona State.
This morning, Emmy tried to one-up Oscar's new rule of ten by including six nominees in the acting categories and a whopping seven in the series categories. Yes, if you made a television series this year, or appeared on one, chances are you heard your name called in North Hollywood this morning.
With so many nominess, it seems impossible that any deserving performances or series were left out. Right? Sadly, no. And, of course, there are plenty of nominees who sh...
READ MOREThis morning, Emmy tried to one-up Oscar's new rule of ten by including six nominees in the acting categories and a whopping seven in the series categories. Yes, if you made a television series this year, or appeared on one, chances are you heard your name called in North Hollywood this morning.
With so many nominess, it seems impossible that any deserving performances or series were left out. Right? Sadly, no. And, of course, there are plenty of nominees who sh...
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