Archives for July 2011
Exclusive Interview: Warren Christie Offers Fun Insight on Syfy’s New Series ALPHAS
Syfy’s new series ALPHAS invites viewers to explore a world where humans have extrasensory and other special abilities. They are not super-human, but rather, super-enhanced humans. Whether it be heightened senses, the ability to read radio waves, enhanced strength or precision marksman skills, these are just abilities we all have – but to a greater degree. Recruited by a quasi-government agency, a small group of gifted individuals use their abilities to assist with crime-fighting. But with great skill comes a price, and because these people are human after all, life is not so easy for them. Viewed as freaks, oddities, or just plain abnormal, their only safe haven is amongst themselves. Social situations and personal relationships can be awkward or even impossible. Yet because they are special, they are also great at solving crimes that may elude normal law enforcement.
During an enthusiastic interview with Warren Christie, one of the stars of the show, one thing became abundantly clear: he is excited about his new show. Describing what drew him to ALPHAS, he was quick to respond, “It was the script and the characters. There’s an amazing element to it all.” He also really admires his character, Cameron Hicks, who is gifted with hyperkinesis, which is the ability to use muscle control so precisely that he has flawless aim and enhanced motor skills. In addition, Warren shared that he also really admired how, “[Cameron] keeps picking himself up and dusting himself off. He’s trying. He’s a recovered alcoholic who’s isolated himself. But he’s opening up. He’s a fighter.” [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Monday July 11, 2011
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | The Bachelorette | Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition | ||||
CBS | How I Met Your Mother (R) | Mike & Molly (R) | Two and Half Men (R) | Mike & Molly (R) | Hawaii Five-0 (R) | |
CW | 90210 (R) | Gossip Girl (R) | ||||
FOX | MasterChef (R) | MasterChef | ||||
NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | Law & Order: CI (R) | Law & Order: LA | |||
Syfy | Eureka | Warehouse 13 | Alphas | |||
TNT | The Closer | Rizzolli & Isles |
Colin Ferguson and Salli Richardson-Whitfield Preview What’s Next on EUREKA
As EUREKA returns for the second half of its fourth season, things are about to get more complicated for the little town for of geniuses. So it is up to Sheriff Jack Carter and Dr. Allison Blake and the rest of our heroes to keep everyone safe and sound. Taking a few minutes to chat with press about the next chapter of EUREKA are Colin Ferguson and Salli Richardson-Whitfield. [Read more…]
Your TV Addict Cheat Sheet: What’s Worth Watching on TV This Week!
Guest Stars, Premieres & Award Shows Oh My! Your weekly guide to what’s worth watching courtesy of this week’s TV Addict Cheat Sheet
PREMIERES & SPECIAL EVENTS:
Jennifer Aniston visits INSIDE THE ACOR’S STUDIO (Monday, 8PM Bravo); EUREKA returns (Monday, 8PM Syfy); WAREHOUSE 13 returns (Monday, 9PM Syfy); THE CLOSER returns (Monday, 9PM TNT); HGTV DESIGN STAR returns (Monday, 9PM HGTV); MAN VS. WILD returns (Monday, 9PM Discovery); RIZZOLI & ISLES returns (Monday, 10PM TNT); ALPHAS premieres (Monday, 10PM Syfy, Space in Canada); LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES series finale (Monday, 10PM NBC); IT’S WORTH WHAT? premieres (Tuesday, 8PM NBC); 2011 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME (Tuesday, 9PM FOX); ROSEANNE’S NUTS premieres (Wednesday, 9PM Lifetime); THE ESPYS (Wednesday, 9PM ESPN); DAMAGES returns (Wednesday, 10PM DirecTV); THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS premieres (Wednesday, 10PM SHO, TMN in Canada); RESCUE ME returns (Wednesday, 10PM FX); DANCE MOMS premieres (Wednesday, 10PM Lifetime); The PRIMETIME EMMY NOMINATIONS are announces (Thursday, 7AM Check your local listings); Grant Show guests on BURN NOTICE (Thursday, 9PM USA); THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA returns (Thursday, 11PM Showtime, TMN in Canada); PRANKSTARS premieres (Friday, 8PM Disney Channel); FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS series finale (Friday, 8PM NBC); HAVEN returns (Friday, 10PM Syfy, Monday July 18th on Showcase in Canada); CHAOS series finale (Saturday, 8PM CBS); SUPER ERUPTION movie (Saturday, 9PM Syfy); KEEPING UP WITH THE RANDALLS (Saturday, 9PM Hallmark); CYBERBULLY movie (Sunday, 8PM ABC Family); BREAKING BAD returns (Sunday, 10PM AMC); ENTOURAGE returns (Sunday, 10:30PM HBO, HBO Canada) [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Sunday July 10, 2011
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | CBS | Big Brother 13 | 7.16 | 2.5/8 |
ABC | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R) | 5.6 | 1.3/4 | FOX | The Simpsons (R) | 3.52 | 1.2/4 |
NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | 2.55 | 0.5/2 | |
8:30PM | FOX | Celeveland Show (R) | 3.09 | 1.5/5 |
9PM | ABC | Primetime: Jaycee Dugard: In Her Own Words | 14.09 | 3.4/9 |
CBS | Undercover Boss (R) | 4.02 | 1.1/3 | |
FOX | Family Guy (R) | 3.76 | 1.8/5 | |
NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | 3.21 | 0.5/1 | |
9:30PM | FOX | American Dad (R) | 3.21 | 1.5/4 |
10PM | ABC | Primetime: Jaycee Dugard: In Her Own Words | 15.47 | 4.0/11 |
CBS | CSI: Miami (R) | 4.60 | 1.1/3 | |
NBC | Marriage Ref | 2.04 | 0.8/2 |
Azita Ghanizada Introduces Us to the World of Syfy’s New Series ALPHAS
The much-anticipated sci-fi series ALPHAS is finally debuting on July 11th on Syfy. Optimistic about the show and her role in it is Azita Ghanizada, who portrays Rachel Pirzad, a young woman gifted with a “synesthete” ability — meaning she can temporarily enhance one of her primary senses, but only at the expense of all her other senses. So if she enhances her eyesight for a few minutes, she cannot hear during that time. It is an extraordinary ability, but one that leads to all sorts of predicaments. Fortunately, Rachel is not alone. In ALPHAS, they have a team of extra-perceptory individuals – each with their own special skill.
Azita describes ALPHAS as, “ordinary individuals with exceptional powers.” She also admits that is what initially drew her to the role. She said, “There are real human aspects to them – especially Rachel, whose family is very conservative and ethnic; so they think her ability is a curse.” Thus, the show is about self-discovery and self-acceptance as much as it is about using their amazing abilities for quasi-government purposes. As Azita explained, “Rachel is coming out of her shell. Finding out it is not a curse is huge.” Another attraction to the role was the challenge of portraying someone who is so shy and uncomfortable, which is just the opposite of herself. [Read more…]
Morning Static: THE OFFICE, DALLAS, SHAMELESS & More!
• First Look: Extreme Makeover… Rob Lowe Edition.
• Desperate No More, Vanessa Williams to get a new Wisteria Lane love interest.
• Monday Mashup: Dexter Morgan reacts to the Casey Anthony Verdict!
• Deep in the Heart of Texas, TNT has given its DALLAS reboot a 10-episode series order.
• Because Everybody Loves Lists… The 5 sentences that must be banned from reality TV.
• Just When You Thought You Couldn’t Get Anymore Excited for SHAMELESS Season 2, comes the news that LONE STAR’s James Wolk has signed on for a multi-episode arc.
• From the Files of Everybody’s Replaceable, THE OFFICE hires James Spader.
Aaron Ashmore and Executive Producer Jack Kenny Preview WAREHOUSE 13 Season Three
As the third season of Syfy’s WAREHOUSE 13 opens, fans will see that life at the Warehouse is still full of quirky, and fun surprises. The Warehouse 13 team of Peter Lattimer, Claudia Donovan, and Artie Nielsen are back out in the field tracking down wayward artifacts wreaking havoc on the world. Alas, as seen at the end of last season, Myka Bering decided to leave the Warehouse and return to civilian life. Fortunately, for one young actor, that provided a dream opportunity. Introducing Aaron Ashmore as Agent Steve Jinks, during a recent press call, both he and executive producer Jack Kenny talked about what role the new addition takes and how it affects life for the Warehouse 13 agents. [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Sunday July 10, 2011
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R) | Special Edition of Primetime with Diane Sawyer: Jaycee Dugard In Her Own Words | ||||
CBS | Big Brother 13 | Undercover Boss (R) | CSI: Miami (R) | |||
FOX | The Simpsons (R) | Cleveland Show (R) | Family Guy (R) | American Dad! (R) | ||
HBO | True Blood (HBO, HBO Canada) | Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO, HBO Canada) | ||||
NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | Marriage Ref | ||||
MISC | Leverage (TNT) The Glee Project (Oxygen) | Falling Skies (TNT) In Plain Sight (USA) |