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TV Fanatic Presents: Character Christmas Wishes!
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Happy holidays from TV Fanatic. We hope all readers got everything they desired, and more, for Christmas.
Meanwhile, our staff recently got a look at Santa's shopping list and we actually know what various TV characters asked for this December. What do they hope is under the Christmas tree?
Some of their answers might surprise you...
Dwight Schrute (The Office): For Jim Halpert to be fired.
Tracy Jordan (30 Rock): A Twitter account.
Damon Salvatore (The Vampire Diaries): The resurrection of his one, true love; a blood sandwich.
Raj (The Big Bang Theory): The ability to speak in front of women.
Alicia Florrick (The Good Wife): A new last name.
Rachel Berry (Glee): Finn Hudson; a role on Broadway.
Every character on Entourage: An interesting storyline.
Mark Benford (FlashForward): To be demoted to a desk job and removed from the series. Oh. Wait. That's our Christmas wish. »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
New Lost Trailer: The Beginning of the End
24 December 2009 8:54 AM, PST
Every great story must have an end...
So narrates Alan Dale (aka Charles Widmore) in the video below, which serves as a suspenseful trailer for season six of Lost.
As always, there are no Lost spoilers revealed in the preview, but there are plenty of key scenes from seasons past. Watch, enjoy and get even more excited for February 2...
Earlier this month, producers pointed to a special poster that they said showcases a few season six clues. Check it out now and try to spot the hints. »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Damages Season Three Preview: Trailer, Promo Pics
24 December 2009 7:39 AM, PST
The third season of Damages premieres on FX on January 25.
That's all the information we'd need to get excited for this great drama. But the series has upped the suspenseful ante by including an array of impressive guest stars on the episodes ahead.
Martin Short, Campbell Scott and Lily Tomlin all play key roles on the new season. Read more about their characters in our section of Damages spoilers.
Below, members of the cast pose for a few promotional photos. Click on each to enlarge...
Follow This Article's Jump For The Official Season Three Trailer For Damages.
Damages Season Three Preview »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
House Episode Stills from "The Down Low"
24 December 2009 7:17 AM, PST
House returns from its holiday hiatus on January 11. On the episode "The Down Low," the following developments take place...
A drug dealer collapses... but refuses to reveal personal information to the team; A practical joke is played on Foreman; House and Wilson are both attracted to their new neighbor.
Ethan Embry (Can't Hardly Wait, Empire Records) and Nick Chinlund (24, The Mentalist) also guest star on the episode.
Browse through our extensive collection of House quotes and then get an early look at scenes from the upcoming new installment below:
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- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Fringe Episode Stills "Edina City Limits"
24 December 2009 6:44 AM, PST
The worst part about Christmas and New Year's? No new Fringe episodes until 2010.
But after the last champagne cork is popped, and the final hangover is alleviated, the Fox drama will return on January 14 with an installment titled "Edina City Limits."
During this hour, Walter, Peter and Olivia investigate a case in a small, secluded town. Once there, Olivia runs into an old friend and... well, we can't tell you everything about it.
But we can promise to review the episode, as always, and to publish a few photos from it below. Click on each for a larger version...
** Programming note: Fringe will actually air a never-seen-before season one episode on January 11. »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Lea Thompson Dishes on Greek Guest-Starring Stint
24 December 2009 6:13 AM, PST
When Greek returns next month, Cappie and Casey will be trying to save their relationship.
Enter Cappie's parents. They come for a visit in an attempt to help the couple. Beloved actress Lea Thompson will play Cappie's mom, April, and she spoke this week to TV Guide about the guest-starring role...
On Cappie's parents: They have very important news to tell him. It's just shocking what they're going to tell Cappie. They take Casey and Cappie camping. We're earthy people, so we take them camping.... I think we're here to make some clarity for Casey about their relationship and what should happen with them.
On landing the role: They just asked me. It just seemed perfect. They offered it to me and I hadn't seen it too much because I'm not their target audience, but I had a room full of teenage girls, my daughter and my niece, and said »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Kristoffer Polaha Speaks on Life Unexpected Role
24 December 2009 5:59 AM, PST
As Nate "Baze" Bazile on Life Unexpected, Kristoffer Polaha plays a key role on one of the best reviewed new shows of the mid-season.
On the pilot episode, his character learns he's the father of a 15-year old girl; this would be shocking, troubling news for anyone, let alone a guy who lives above a bar and sleeps until noon everyday.
In a new interview, Polaha speaks on what attractive him to the role...
On reading the script: I responded to Baze. I was at a reading and was just like 'Oh.' It's interesting, as an actor when you read scripts you either immediately start making choices, like, 'I'd play it this way,' and you can start seeing the scenes in your head or it takes you some time to get into the flesh of that character. With Baze it was immediate.
On spoilers for his character: Baze »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
The Good Wife Episode Stills from "Painkillers"
24 December 2009 4:50 AM, PST
After taking a break for the holidays, The Good Wife returns with a new episode on January 5.
What will go down on the episode titled "Painkillers?" Here's a quick look ahead:
Alicia represents the doctor of a high school quarterback that dies from a painkiller overdose; Jackie ends up in the hospital; Peter receives news that makes him quite angry.
As usual, we'll recap and review the episode after it airs. For now, get an early look at a few scenes from it, courtesy of the photos below:
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- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
The Latest Lost Promo Pic: Boring or Revealing?
23 December 2009 11:34 AM, PST
Last week, a poster for Lost was unveiled that producers admitted revealed a few clues about season six. It's worth a look and a few guesses.
Now, ABC has released a new promotional photo for the show's final season.
As far as we know, it isn't meant to indicate spoilers about the new set of episodes - but, come on. This is Lost. Everything means something... and it's fun to search for clues and easter eggs, is it not?
What stands out in the photo above?
Juliet isn't pictured. Claire is featured prominently. Jack is dressed differently than he was on the island. The clouds hovering over the castaways we've known for years are much darker than those floating past those that were not on Flight 815.
What are we missing? Do you notice anything that could be construed as a hint about what's to come? »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
TV Fanatic Mid-Season Report Card: Melrose Place
23 December 2009 10:54 AM, PST
We must face the sad truth: every single primetime show is on hiatus until 2010. Before the calendar turns, however, let's take a look back.
So far, the TV Fanatic staff has reviewed the ups and downs of The Vampire Diaries, 90210, House, Heroes, The Good Wife and NCIS in our mid-season report cards.
In this edition: Melrose Place.
Best character: Ella Simms. This is not simply because she wears low-cut dresses and, as proven last episode, black lingerie. Katie Cassidy has taken the bitchy baton from Heather Locklear and run with is like Usain Bolt. The show has still managed to depict a soft side to Ella, however, as her feelings for Jonah appear to be actually sincere. We're excited to watch these two as a couple next month.
Worst character: Violet Foster. She's played by Ashlee Simpson. Need we say more? Fortunately, this "actress" won't be a member of the »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Scrubs Review: "Our Mysteries"
23 December 2009 9:51 AM, PST
Oh J.D. said it best this week on Scrubs during his last day of teaching:
Turk: It's your last day of teaching, what do you want to do?
J.D.: I don't know, old friend. I've left so many times, I've come back so many times. Even I'm confused. I think we're going to have to sit this one out. | permalink
Really, how many goodbyes can one guy try to extract from us already. Just leave! All that aside, J.D. and Turk's plot this episode, "Our Mysteries" was actually fairly entertaining. The dream sequence of them as the interracial Hardy Boys and Turk's use of the magnifying glass provided some laugh out loud moments.
However, as we keep saying each week, J.D. needs to stop dragging this out and leave. We know he's down to only one episode left in his six episode order and we're »
- eric@iscribelimited.com (The Barnacle)
Better Off Ted Review: "Battle of the Bulbs"
23 December 2009 9:09 AM, PST
On this week's episode of Better Off Ted, Linda stepped out of her product-testing shell and actually present her own idea of a scented light bulb, trumping Ted's long-lasting one. In a hilarious move, Veronica took Linda under her wing and gave her the confidence necessary to push her shoddy product forward.
Meanwhile, Khandi Alexander guest starred as Lem's disapproving, super-scientist mother Stella. Stella was busy having an affair with the under-utilizied Dr. Bhamba. You can catch up on all the details in our "Battle of the Bulbs" recap.
So how did the third episode stack up? Like the season two premiere, we suffered through a lack of a Veridian commercial again. During the first season, some of these commercials were the finest moments in the episode and certainly helped create the tone and theme. We're really not sure why they keep dropping theme.
We did enjoy Veronica showing Linda »
- eric@iscribelimited.com (The Barnacle)
Survivor Finale Review: Russell Should Have Won
23 December 2009 8:06 AM, PST
To the chagrin of many Survivor enthusiasts, Natalie White walked away with this season's grand prize.
How did TV Fanatic's loyal Survivor watcher feel about this development? Not great, but not as bothered as many other fans of the series. After watching Sunday night's finale, he wrote in with his take on the events:
Russell absolutely should have won. The people who take the game personally bother me. It really is Just a game - but because it's so long and involves relationships, people treat it like real life. They can't distance themselves from it.
I've always wanted someone to stand up there and say: "I lied, I cheated, I beat you and you should crown me the winner because of it." I've always felt the jury would reward someone for honesty. I think that on many other seasons, Russell would have won, but he got a very personal jury this time. »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
True Blood Casting for Lafayette's Boyfriend
23 December 2009 7:09 AM, PST
It's about time Lafayette settled down.
The sassy short-order cook on True Blood, who has exchanged sexual favors for V in the past, will find a man that appreciates him for his personality (and smokin body, of course) on season three of the HBO hit.
Michael Ausiello reports that the character is getting a boyfriend! True Blood creator Alan Ball - who said this summer viewers would see a more “vulnerable” Lafayette - is searching for a sexy Latino actor in his 30s to fill the role.
Any suggestions on who this should be? Share them now in our True Blood forum! »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Big Love Casting Scoop: The Return of Tina Majorino, Debut of Matthew Humphries
23 December 2009 6:37 AM, PST
A major character might be leaving Big Love, but a fan favorite will be returning.
Sources confirm that Tina Majorino - beloved from roles in Veronica Mars and Napoleon Dynamite - will reprise her role as Heather Tuttle on the HBO drama. She'll appear on the second episode of the fourth season, as Sarah has an important question for her estranged pal.
Meanwhile, Matthew Humphries has landed the role Ron Reed, the new face of the religious right. As the head of an anti-gaming organization, he'll butt heads often with Bill.
Humphries has guest-starred on shows such as Burn Notice and Supernatural. »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Spartacus: Blood and Sand Receives (Very Early) Second Season Pick-Up
23 December 2009 5:47 AM, PST
Talk about a vote of confidence.
A month before Spartacus: Blood and Sand premieres on Starz, the network has already renewed this series for a second season.
The action-adventure, which focuses on the tale of the iconic title character's life as a gladiator, debuts on January 22. Production on its 13-episode second season will begin around that same time, an incredibly unusual, intriguing move.
It's hard not to get excited for Spartacus: Blood and Sand as a result. Viewers are often wary to get too attached to a show that could be canceled after just a few weeks, but this announcement eliminates that concern.
Check out the drama's official trailer below and let us know if you'll be tuning in for its premiere:
Spartacus: Blood and Sand »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Key Dates Announced for American Idol
23 December 2009 5:11 AM, PST
The ninth season of American Idol premieres on January 12.
But that's just the first in a long line of key dates announced by Fox this week.
The show has eliminated last year's controversial Wild Card round and returned to the 24 semifinalist format, whereby female singers perform for three consecutive Tuesdays; while males take the stage on three consecutive Wednesdays.
Below, we list the schedule for season nine, leading up to the announcement of the 12 finalists:
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Boston Auditions Wednesday, Jan. 13: Atlanta Auditions Tuesday, Jan. 19: Chicago Auditions Wednesday, Jan. 20: Orlando Auditions Tuesday, Jan. 26: Dallas Auditions Wednesday, Jan. 27: Los Angeles Auditions (*Wednesday episodes move to 9 p.m.) Tuesday, Feb. 2: Denver Auditions Wednesday, Feb. 3: “The Road to Hollywood” Auditions (*Ellen DeGeneres debuts) Tuesday, Feb. 9: Hollywood Round, Part 1 Wednesday, Feb. 10: Hollywood Round, Part 2 Tuesday, Feb. 16: Hollywood Round, Part 3 Wednesday, Feb. 17: Hollywood Round, »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
TV Fanatic Mid-Season Report Card: The Good Wife
22 December 2009 1:40 PM, PST
It's very sad but true: every primetime series is on hiatus until 2010. Before the calendar turns, however, let's take a look back.
So far, the TV Fanatic staff has reviewed the season's pros and cons of The Vampire Diaries, 90210, House and Heroes.
Up now: The Good Wife.
Best character: Alicia Florrick. We were tempted to go in a less obvious direction and select Cary for the layers the show has given what could have been a one-note, stereotypical character. But the success of The Good Wife starts and ends with Julianna Margulies' performance as Alicia. This is a woman scorned that puts on a professional face when needed, lashes out at those that judge her when called for, yet never loses composure.
It's how we'd hope to act if our district attorney of a spouse was ever caught cheating with a string of hookers.
Worst character: Zach Florrick, only »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Networks Plan Marathons of NCIS, House and More
22 December 2009 1:26 PM, PST
Once the presents are open, the turkey is finished and the eggnog has stopped flowing, millions of Americans will plop down on their couches.
At least that's what a few cable networks are hoping for, as they've lined up the following marathons of a few popular TV shows. Make your plans, and set your DVR, accordingly...
Christmas Day
Bones marathon (noon-8 p.m., TNT)
December 26
NCIS marathon (9 a.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 27, USA)
December 31
Burn Notice marathon (6 a.m.-6 a.m. Jan. 1, USA)
January 1
One Tree Hill (2 p.m.-midnight Jan. 2, SoapNET)
January 2
NCIS marathon (9 a.m.-4 a.m. Jan. 3, USA)
House marathon (6 p.m.-4 a.m. Jan. 3, Bravo)
January 3
House marathon (9 a.m.-4 a.m. Jan. 4, USA) »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
Nurse Jackie Says Bye Bye to Mo-Mo
22 December 2009 12:37 PM, PST
Showtime has set a return date for Nurse Jackie (March 22) and named a couple big-time guest stars, including Harvey Fierstein.
Those announcements make us happy. This one does not:
The series has dropped Mohammed “Mo-Mo” De La Cruz as a regular. The gay nurse, played by Haaz Sleiman, won't return at all in season two.
Michael Ausiello spoke to a Showtime source that confirmed the departure, while a rep for Sleiman said producers felt “the character’s storyline ran its course... We were surprised. It came out of left field.”
We'll miss Mo-Mo's sass and advice for Jackie. Will you? »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
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