Looking back at WonderCon 2011, there were sneak peeks, special treats and stars galore. The entire weekend offered a feast of visual delights as fans were invited to preview and celebrate a number of upcoming films and television shows at WonderCon in San Francisco. Considered a mini-version of Comic-Con, WonderCon this year showcased such amazing films as Green Lantern, Cowboys & Aliens, The Three Musketeers, Hanna, Priest and Immortals. On the television-side, there were sneak peeks at the new TNT alien-occupation series FALLING SKIES, the British time-traveling series DOCTOR WHO, the comedy hi-jinks series BREAKING IN, the dino-epic TERRA NOVA, the octane-fueled HUMAN TARGET, and the alien invasion series V. Also bridging the gap between film and television, there was a special screening of the upcoming animation DVD Green Lantern: Emerald Knights and a preview of the upcoming graphic novel Immortals: Gods & Heroes (published by Archaia Comics).
For television and film buffs alike, it was a treasure trove weekend. It is always a rare treat when studios allow the fans an opportunity to mingle with the stars and peek behind-the-curtain at the magic offered by film and television. The invitation to preview special footage specially prepared for the fans made the 3-day event both rewarding and exciting.
Showcasing seven of the extraordinary television panels featured, here are a few glimpses, teasers and hints at what is upcoming on these fun shows.
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Archives for April 2011
Morning Static: GAME OF THRONES, TORCHWOOD, THUNDERCATS & More
• GAME OF THRONES: 10 Secrets About HBO’s Adaptation.
• For no other reason than we love Tina Fey: Check out ‘Bossypants’
• Bigger! Stuntier! Sexier! Inside the US version of TORCHWOOD.
• Cable Watch: Strong starts for CAMELOT, THE KILLING, THE KENNEDYS and THE BORGIAS.
• First Look: Thunder… Thunder… Thunder… THUNDERCATS HOOOO!
WonderCon 2011: TERRA NOVA Live Blog
12:36PM: The WonderCon TERRA NOVA panel kicks off with an incredibly exciting preview that perfectly sets the tone for what is already our most-anticipated series of the Fall. The year is 2149 AD, the place is Hope Plaza Chicago where a pilgrimage numbering over 1000 prepare to depart. Following a flash reminiscent of LOST that sees the our hero, Jim Shannon land back first in a lush green forrest, the Shannon family are welcomed to their new home. “Together we are at the dawn of a new civilization, welcome to Terra Nova folks, welcome home,” says Commander Taylor. Cut to shot after shot of beautiful teelines, happy families basking in the sun, waterfalls, bikini clad girls cliff-jumping, and romance. Of course, just when Mama Shannon tells Papa Shannon, “We did the right thing,” darkness falls, ominous newcomers are dragged into the woods, gunfire, dinosaurs, and awesomeness ensues. Evidently, “there is no paradise without sacrifice.” Da… da… duh!
12:40PM: Star Jason O’Mara arrives FlipCam in hands. Which is to say, he’s not just excited for his latest project, he’s really really excited. Also interesting, co-star Stephen Lang’s nickname is “Slang.”
On TV Tonight: Monday April 4, 2011
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Dancing with the Stars | Castle | ||||
CBS | The Big Bang Theory (R) | Rules of Engagement (R) | NCAA Basketball Championship: Butler vs. Connecticut | |||
FOX | House (R) | The Chicago Code (R) | ||||
NBC | Chuck (R) | The Event | Harry’s Law | |||
MISC | Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family) | Make It or Break It (ABC Family) | Nurse Jackie (SHO, TMN in Canada) | United States of Tara (SHO, TMN in Canada) |
Play TV Showrunner Madness (The Final Round)
Are you ready to rumble? Because following an astounding 100,000 plus votes, theTVaddict.com’s inaugural TV Showrunner Madness Competition has come down to this: The final round. COMMUNITY’s Dan “Will do anything for a laugh” Harmon versus BONES’ Hart “Will-they-or-won’t-they” Hanson.
But which of these talented scribes — who coincidentally enough are no stranger to competition having started off the 2010/11 TV season with their respective shows facing off against one another in the Thursday at 8PM timeslot — will be crowned your favourite and walk away with the completely fictional prize that is an unlimited budget and creative control free of any-and-all network interference to develop their showrunner opus? That is entirely up to you.
Fans, friends, agents, family, crew members have until precisely 6PM (EST) on Tuesday April 5th to vote (after the jump).
TV Ratings: Sunday April 3, 2011 (Country Music Awards Rock CBS)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | CBS | Country Music Awards | 12.59 | 2.8/8 |
ABC | Secret Millionaire | 9.05 | 2.4/7 | FOX | The Simpsons (R) | 4.53 | 1.9/6 |
NBC | America’s Next Great Restaurant | 3.69 | 1.3/4 | |
8:30PM | FOX | Bob’s Burgers (R) | 3.82 | 1.7/5 |
9PM | CBS | Country Music Awards | 13.70 | 3.4/9 |
ABC | Desperate Housewives | 9.00 | 2.8/7 | |
NBC | Celebrity Apprentice | 7.25 | 2.6/6 | |
FOX | Family Guy (R) | 4.86 | 2.2/6 | |
9:30PM | FOX | Cleveland Show | 4.82 | 2.2/5 |
10PM | CBS | Country Music Awards | 12.35 | 3.4/9 |
ABC | Body of Proof | 8.62 | 2.2/5 | |
NBC | Celebrity Apprentice | 8.93 | 3.3/8 |
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Reasons to Give ALL MY CHILDREN a Try
It’s no secret that times are tough for the six remaining daytime dramas, but last week’s cancellation rumor (which turned out to be a false alarm… at least for now) left fans of ABC’s ALL MY CHILDREN worried about the future of their favorite soap. With that in mind, we checked in on Pine Valley and found that the sudser’s town has a whole lotta life left in it! So why should fans — new or lapsed — tune in?
Scott and Madison.
No amount of money can buy the kind of chemistry that portrayers Daniel Cosgrove and Stephanie Gatschet bring to the screen. Here’s hoping annoying hunk Ryan — whose baby Madison’s carrying — doesn’t try and bulldoze his way into his babymama’s life!
The Brothers Martin
Thanks to the comedic abilities of portrayers Michael E. Knight and Ricky Paull Goldin, Tad and Jake’s relationship is a laugh-filled riot. Of course, that could all change now that Tad’s entered a marriage-of-convenience with Jake’s ex-wife!
David Hayward
Every good soap needs a villain, and they don’t come much more hiss-worthy than this guy. After he dropped dead at a party, most people in town wanted to celebrate. Turned out that whole dead thing was a misunderstanding — oops! — and that he’d faked his own demise in order to frame a romantic rival.
Angie & Jesse
True soap fans practically swoon at the mention of this supercouple, whose epic romance began unfolding way back in 1982. Sure, things cooled off after he was mistakenly declared dead in 1988 (turns out, that happens a lot more often than one might expect!) but the pair are back and hotter than ever as they head into a major new story.
Susan Lucci’s alter ego
Hello, we’re talking Erica Kane here, people. Even folks who have never seen a soap before in their life know the daytime diva whose current dilemma involves being engaged to handsome Jack and having not-so-secret feelings for sexy Caleb (played by Flashdance star Michael Nouri). We should all have her problems!
Your TV Addict Cheat Sheet: What’s Worth Watching on TV This Week!
Guest Stars, Premieres & Award Shows Oh My! Your [new] weekly guide to what’s worth watching courtesy of this week’s TV Addict Cheat Sheet
GUEST STARS:
Eddie Izzard teaches Tara a thing or two on the UNITED STATES OF TARA (Monday, 10:30PM Showtime, TMN in Canada); Michael J. Fox schools THE GOOD WIFE (Tuesday, 10PM CBS); Reiko Aylesworth brightens up LIGHTS OUT (Tuesday, 10PM FX); Lizzy Caplan yuks it up on MR. SUNSHINE (Wednesday, 9:30PM ABC); Diane Neal and Terrence Howard visit LAW & ORDER: SVU (Wednesday, 10PM NBC); Sara Rue lends her uterus to RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (Thursday, 8:30PM CBS); Melinda Clarke reprises her role as Lady Heather on CSI (Thursday, 9PM CBS); Morena Baccarin is suspect on THE MENTALIST (Thursday, 10PM CBS); Ashley Judd finds out WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? (Friday, 8PM NBC); Twilight’s Alex Meraz woos the younger demo on CSI: NY (Friday, 9PM CBS); Dame Helen Mirren hosts SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (Saturday, 11:30PM NBC); Martin Landau, David Copperfield, Penn and Teller get SIMPSONIZED (Sunday, 8PM FOX); Jessica Stroup, Cheryl Tiegs and Drew Barrymore drop by FAMILY GUY (Sunday, 9PM FOX); Daryl Hall, John Oates, Will Sasso and David Lynch lend their voices to the CLEVELAND SHOW (Sunday, 9:30PM FOX)
Morning Static: GAME OF THONES, Katie Couric, Charlie Sheen & More!
• Report: Katie Couric will exit the nightly news for a daytime talk show.
• Your Charlie Sheen Trainwreck Update: Detroit show a disaster.
• Are these the 10 most promising pilots for Fall 2011? Discuss.
• Making for strange bedfellows, ousted President Ben Silverman returns to NBC with FASHION STAR.
• First Look: HBO releases the first 14 minutes of GAME OF THRONES.
On TV Tonight: Sunday April 3, 2011
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Secret Millionaire | Desperate Housewives | Body of Proof | |||
CBS | Academy of Country Music Awards | |||||
FOX | The Simpsons (R) | Bob’s Burgers (R) | Family Guy (R) | Cleveland Show | ||
NBC | America’s Next Great Restaurant | Celebrity Apprentice | ||||
MISC | The Kennedys (Reelz) | The Killing (AMC) Mildred Pierce (HBO) The Borgias (SHO) |