Former "Lost" star Ian Somerhalder's vampire character in "The Vampire Diaries" has beaten "Twilight's" Edward Cullen to be crowned America's Sexiest Beast.

The actor's Damon Salvatore finished just ahead of Robert Pattinson's movie bloodsucker in Entertainment Weekly magazine's new poll of favorite TV movie monsters.

Cullen beat Cameron from "The Sarah Connor Chronicles," played by Summer Glau, and Salvatore beat Hugh Jackman's Wolverine to make it to the final vote.

Morena Baccarin's "V" character Anna, Taylor Lautner's Jacob Black, Halle Berry's Storm and Alexander Skarsgard's "True B...

Actor Thomas Dekker has avoided jail time following his drunk driving arrest in October - he has been sentenced to two years of informal probation. On October 14th, Dekker, who played John Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, was arrested on two counts of felony driving under the influence (DUI) after allegedly running over a 17-year-old cyclist in California's San Fernando Valley.

The victim suffered minor injuries while Dekker was taken to a prison in Van Nuys. He was placed on $100,000 bail and charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI. According to TMZ.com, prosecutor...

Joss Whedon's bid to buy the Terminator franchise for $10,000 looks likely to fall flat - the sellers are asking for $70 million for the rights to the sci-fi series.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator wrote an open letter to Halcyon Co. bosses after learning they were auctioning the franchise as part of the company's bankruptcy process. Offering the five-figure sum, he proclaimed, "I loved the movies, even the later movies. I loved the mythology. I loved the TV show (The Sarah Connor Chronicles) - like, really loved. Not for pretend."

However, Halcyon chiefs are hoping for a figur...

Actor Thomas Dekker has been arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) after allegedly running over a cyclist.

The 21-year-old star, who played John Connor in TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, was busted on Wednesday night in the San Fernando Valley after the accident was reported to police.

He is being held on suspicion of felony DUI and causing bodily harm and his bail has been set at $100,000, reports TMZ.com.

The Terminator TV show was cancelled earlier this year after just two seasons.

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A celebrated psychic-turned-detective with a powerful gift for observation investigates crimes for the California Bureau of Investigation in The Mentalist. Season 1 is now available. Also on DVD: 30 Rock season 3, Brotherhood season 3, Castle season 1, Ghost Whisperer season 4, Law and Order: SVU season 10, Taxi season 4, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles season 2, Ugly Betty season 1.

The time: today. The stakes: all our tomorrows. A nascent AI, assisted by droids, continues to edge toward world domination and the ruin of humankind. It accepts no limits. It fears no one. Except John Connor.

The machines know John, now 16, is the future head of the resistance. They know he is growing in abilities. They must find and terminate him. But Sarah Connor is there, protecting and instructing her son as he becomes the man he’s destined to be.

The hunt is on in the "Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles" season of powerful revelations, breathless pursuits and bravura effects. ...

The fall season is finally upon us, and that means television is worth watching again. The summer has a few hot shows, but it is really just a waiting station for our favorites to return in September. Soon the Tivo will be completely full, every night will be a new adventure, and all our answers from last season's cliff hangers will (hopefully) be answered. Take a look at 10 TV shows we can't wait to see this coming season!

Gossip Girl (returns September 14)

Season two had a few shaky moments, including the illicit teacher-student affair with Dan and Chuck's flirtation with the under...

"Resistance is futile" this October as Spike TV presents the fourth annual "Scream," the first and only global event of its kind to honor the best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres. Taping on Saturday, October 17 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA, "Scream 2009" celebrates the hottest films, TV shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped the industry. This year's show will also continue the tradition of featuring exclusive World Premieres from some of the most anticipated movies of 2010. The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spi...

Calling all those who miss the mid '90s! The Melrose Place remake is almost here, and you are not going to want to miss it! The new "Melrose Place" is said to be hotter, sexier, darker and much more dramatic, and it all starts with a dead body found in the pool.

Original "Melrose Place" alums Thomas Calabro and Laura Leighton will reprise their roles of Dr. Michael Mancini and Sydney Andrews, but it is the newcomers that everyone is anxious to see. Will they live up to the high standards of the cult classic? Find out on the premiere, Tuesday, September 8, 2009 on the CW.

"MELROSE PL...

Everyone seems really into vampires lately. Sexy vampires that have steamy vampire sex with each other all the time. If not vampires than it's people with psychic abilities (Psych) or people that travel through alternate dimensions. And that's just on television. These days a major blockbuster movie can't make a return without aliens (District 9), killer robots (Transformers) or wizards (Harry Potter). We live in a time where Quentin Tarantino is playing with alternate history (Inglourious Basterds) and weepy chick flicks are about time travel (The Time Traveler's Wife).

Science fiction ...

Each year the networks cancel several TV shows, some to our delight and some

to our chagrin. Which shows do you think were prematurely given the boot?

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According to Jim, Cupid, Eleventh Hour, Everybody Hates Chris, In The Motherhood, My Name Is Earl, Privileged, Reaper, Samantha Who?, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, The Unit, The Unusuals, Without a Trace

Inevitably when sequels to popular movies come out, there are people who see the new movie that have not seen the previous ones in the series.

One of the most vital aspects in the "Terminator" story is time travel, which is a plot device present in all of the films. When introducing a complicated concept like time travel though, things can get confusing for viewers because of alternate timelines and time paradoxes.

If you haven't seen any of the "Terminator" movies but you want to see the new one, these ideas might sound complex to you.

Have no fear. I have come up with...

When I first heard there would be a fourth Terminator film, my reaction fell somewhere in between what it would be if they announced a seventh Highlander film and the announcement of a third Mannequin -- with Mannequin being on the higher level of excitement. Now that's not to say I didn't enjoy the hell out of the first two Terminator films, I did... a lot. But once James Cameron left the series, the third film, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, followed by the recently canceled The Sara Connor Chronicles, drifted the franchise in a direction I wasn't interested in. There seemed to be to...

Tori Spelling recently found herself on magazine covers again with speculation on her "dangerous" weight loss. She assures her fans, and her enemies, that she's perfectly healthy.

"At the end of the day I have two kids, a husband, that's my priority," Spelling said. "I have a lot of businesses to run. I don't have time to deal with whether they think I'm at the perfect weight or what they think I should weigh, but I want to be healthy for my children. When they start writing stories and criticizing you it starts to hurt because there are children involved. I think, my little Stella, sh...

Since the dawn of the American cinematic blockbuster in the late 1970s and early 1980s, moviegoers have eagerly waited for May - the unofficial beginning of summertime. This summer is no different. Films, and most popular media, are social mirrors, and this summer season supports that. The large box office contenders all deal with very similar themes: escapism and the support of the lone, outlaw hero figure (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Star Trek, Terminator Salvation, Up, Transformers 2, Public Enemies, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, Inglourious Basterds, et...

There's been a lot of discussion about the fate of reluctant spy Chuck Bartowski lately. Of the other shows that were picked up in that ill-fated 2007-08 season, only CBS's sitcom The Big Bang Theory and the CW's soapy Gossip Girl have survived. Ouch. Worse, most of those shows, like Pushing Daisies, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Life met the axe this year (though the jury's still out on Life, it doesn't look good.) With Jay Leno taking over five hours of the NBC schedule a week (seriously, whose genius idea was that?), things aren't looking good for the once proud Peacock. Here are ten ...

TV's Terminator has been terminated. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles will not be back for a third season, according to EW.com.

A source tells the website, "It's done. Everyone has pretty much known for a couple of weeks. Consider it cancelled."

The sci-fi drama, starring Summer Glau and Lena Headey, debuted too much acclaim in January, 2008. The second-season finale aired on Friday.

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Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams have both played a significant role in fandom and overall media popularity. Their creative similarities are striking enough to call for a showdown, comparing their works and styles. Whedon and Abrams are both part of a new class of filmmakers and television creators: fanboys who are now able to reign over their own fandoms.

This battle royale has been divided into two rounds: television and casting. With more time and space films could have been conquered as well. This fight works best if you are familiar with their work. If you have not had the chance ...

Fox tried something very interesting this season - a lineup that seems like the kiss of death for two unusual shows. The Friday night time spot is usually reserved for shows that have no chance of seeing renewal. However, Friday nights have been taken over by a two-hour block of sci-fi with Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Dollhouse.

T: SCC is in its second season and still has a loyal fanbase eagerly awaiting further character and plot development (I'm talking to you, Jameron shippers), and while "Dollhouse" is still in its infancy, Joss Whedon fans are intrigued to dis...

FOX honors April Fool's Day by pulling a few pranks on some of its very own television talent.

Among the shenanigans are:

-a culinary gag on fiery Hell's Kitchen chef Gordon Ramsay

-a noisy interruption on the set of House

-an unexpected visitor startles Dollhouse's Eliza Dushku

-the cast of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles does an interview they won't forget

-David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel of Bones freak out their castmates.

Tune in tonight to catch the foolishness throughout the evening during commercial breaks in Lie to Me (8:00-9:00 PM ...

Last night wrapped up an excellent week in the entertainment world with favorite Slumdog Millionaire taking top honors with the Best Picture Oscar. Tuesday night there will be an address from President Obama, and many shows will either not be airing or be in reruns. Check here to see if your favorite shows are new this week.

Monday

Pick of the Night: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, "Disappearing Manhattan." Travel Channel 10/9c. Snarky host Tony Bourdain takes a look at the surviving gems in what is becoming a very commercialized urban center of the world.

Other new ep...

Heart-throb actor Thomas Dekker is building up his tough guy image - he broke his nose during a grueling photo-shoot and then smiled at the damage to his body.

The actor, who stars in hit TV show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, was beaten with a baton and brutally punched during the picture session. But he shrugged off the injuries and broke into a huge grin when he saw his face in a mirror, according to photographer Tyler Shields, who photographed the star for his new book, The Dirty Side of Glamour.

He says, "My vision for the shoot was I wanted Thomas to embody the t...

Joss Whedon is a legend in his own right, known both for his offbeat sense of humor and his knack for writing strong female main characters. It's been a few years since his era of television gold ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Angel," "Firefly") was on the air, but now he's coming back in a big way on the FOX network.

"Dollhouse" premieres February 13, starring Whedon alum Eliza Dushku (also from "Tru Calling") and sci-fi favorite Tahmoh Penikett ("Battlestar Galactica").

"Dollhouse" is about a hidden facility which creates a secret group of people nicknamed 'Dolls' or 'Act...

These actors and artists don't have much in common besides looks. But who gets the shit-end of the stick? Check out our photo slideshow of celebrities that look alike and which one has an advantage over the other.

Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)

Giovanni Ribisi

Before he started wearing guy-liner, Armstrong shared that dopey confused look with Ribisi. We suspected these two were the same person when we saw The Other Sister, but after hearing Ribisi's first line, we knew it was for real. They even sound the same!

Advantage: Ribisi because he's acting

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Monday, Sept 29

Chuck (NBC, 8 p.m.) - The adorkable Chuck is back, and he's got some confidence. Or at least enough delusional Intersect-free hope to ask Sarah out on a real date.

Gossip Girl (The CW, 8 p.m.) - Battle Serena vs. Blair is game-on at Fashion Week.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox, 8 p.m.) - A software glitch renders Cameron memoryless in a halfway house.

How I Met Your Mother (8:30 p.m.) - If you're looking for the best burger in New York, who do you ask? Regis Philbin, of course. Please let Neil Patrick Harris pull out his Regis impression.

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Monday, Sept 22

The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8 p.m.) -Leonard's dreams come true when he and Penny go on their first date.

Gossip Girl (The CW, 8 p.m.) - When Dan starts talking to a new girl, Blair calls out the bitch squad.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox, 8 p.m.) - Cromatie kidnaps Penny from Lost as bait to attract the Connors.

How I Met Your Mother (8:30 p.m.) - Nothing brings us more pleasure than Barney squirming with feelings for Robin.

Heroes (NBC, 9 p.m.) - Can the show jump back from last season's sophomore slump? We sure hope so. By the way, al...

It will be one "dark knight" this October as Spike TV presents the third annual "SCREAM," a celebration of the best in horror, sci-fi, fantasy and comic genres.

Taping on Saturday, October 18 from The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA, "SCREAM 2008" will premiere on Spike TV Tuesday, October 21 (9:00- 11:00 PM, ET/PT). Show host, presenters and musical performers to be announced shortly.

"We're incredibly honored to have the support of such luminaries in the creative community to help determine the nominees for 'SCREAM 2008,'" says Casey Patterson, senior vice president, event prod...

Monday, Sept 15

Gossip Girl (The CW, 8 p.m.) - When the lights go out, Chuck comes out to play.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox, 8 p.m.) - John makes a new friend at school, one of the female persuasion. Sure, John, that's going to stop your feelings of inappropriate robot love.

One Tree Hill (The CW, 9 p.m.) - Tree Hill continues to get more dark and depressing as the gang get ready to bury a friend.

Prison Break (Fox, 9 p.m.) - Stay away from the drugs, Sara!

The Closer (TNT, 9 p.m.) - Brenda and the team face a ticking bomb in tonight's midseason fin...

Monday, Sept 8

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox, 8 p.m.) - Happy 16th Birthday, John Connor! Your terminator friend just blew up, there's some really bad guys after you and Shirley Manson appears to have something up her sleeve.

Gossip Girl (The CW, 8 p.m.) - We're still angry that the promo last week spoiled the Duchess reveal. It's still juicy though.

One Tree Hill (The CW, 9 p.m.) - Brooke's got revenge on her mind after being attacked.

Prison Break (Fox, 9 p.m.) - Smart move resurrecting Sara. Now, if only we knew what was going on, but we kind of forgot ...

Ahh, the long awaited return of everyone's favorite over-the-top, unrealistic, yet incredibly entertaining television series. No, we're not talking about "24" folks (although Jack will be back soon enough), but rather its erstwhile Monday night partner in crime, the incomparable "Prison Break."

Last season ended abruptly thanks to that pesky strike, but those clever writers still managed to lay the groundwork for another spectacularly unrealistic year. What followed was a wildly uneven, yet ultimately entertaining premiere, which began as a muddled mess and by its conclusion had co...