Press Release: SHOWTIME is giving viewers an early opportunity to sample the highly-anticipated new series THE AFFAIR across multiple platforms before the series premieres this Sunday, October 12th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The provocative new drama stars Golden Globe® nominees Dominic West (The Wire) and Ruth Wilson (Luther), as well as Emmy® nominee Maura Tierney (ER) and SAG Award® nominee Joshua Jackson (Fringe). Starting today, viewers can sample the TV-14 rated version of THE AFFAIR pilot for free on YouTube (http://s.sho.com/theaffair), SHO.com, via a number of television providers’ free On Demand channels and websites, and on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®. The premiere episode will also be available via SHOWTIME ANYTIME® on any computer, iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Kindle Fire™, Fire Phone, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox 360® and Apple TV streaming players anywhere in the U.S., on the SHOWTIME Preview app on Smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Panasonic, as well as for download as a free video podcast on iTunes. [Read more…]
Archives for October 2014
Breaking TV News: Showtime To Reboot TWIN PEAKS as a Limited Series
Press Release: Dig into some cherry pie and rejoice! Today, SHOWTIME announced that the critically-acclaimed Golden Globe® and Peabody Award-winning series TWIN PEAKS will return as a new limited series. Series creators and executive producers David Lynch and Mark Frost are on board to write and produce all nine episodes of the limited series. Four-time Oscar® nominee David Lynch will direct every episode. TWIN PEAKS will go into production in 2015 to air on the network in 2016, marking the 25th anniversary of when the program last aired. Set in the present day, TWIN PEAKS will continue the lore of the original series, providing long-awaited answers for the series’ passionate fan base. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President, Showtime Networks Inc.
“What more can I say – TWIN PEAKS with David Lynch and Mark Frost on SHOWTIME in 2016!” said Nevins. “To quote Agent Cooper, ‘I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange.’”
Lynch and Frost added: “The mysterious and special world of Twin Peaks is pulling us back. We’re very excited. May the forest be with you.” [Read more…]
Morning Static: NETFLIX, COMMUNITY, HOMELAND & More!
• Spoiler Alert! ‘Homeland’ showrunner explains that shocking premiere scene
• Report: New NBA television deal nine-year, $24 billion contract with future Web streaming spun off
• Community Out: CBS’ Odd Couple Reboot Promotes Yvette Nicole Brown to Series Regular.
• RIP: ‘Dallas’ Cancelled By TNT After Three Seasons.
• Casting Coup: NBC adds Thandie Newton, Melissa George to miniseries ‘The Slap’
• Nostalgia Alert: A Second Life for ‘The Wonder Years’
• Funny Business: ‘BoJack Horseman’ Creators Explain Why Netflix Is So Much Better Than TV
• News To You: How Jeff Zucker Is Seeking to Reshape CNN.
• CBS Is in the Fear Business, and Stalker Is the Network’s Latest Sadistic Product
• Today Only: Save 66% off ER – THE COMPLETE SERIES!
On TV Tonight: Monday October 6, 2014
Review: TRANSPARENT
TRANSPARENT follows the life of Maura, a trans woman and her journey of acceptance. The show also follows the lives of her three children Ali, Sarah, and Josh, who are all dealing with their own weird little quirks.
TRANSPARENT is much more than an original series for Amazon Prime. Much like the trans community this show cannot be defined as one thing, it can’t be labeled, or restricted by one genre, this show deserves more than that.
To call Jeffery Tambor’s performance anything but breathtaking would be an injustice to the brilliant words he brought to life scene after scene. Her innocent and naïve nature as she enters womanhood is almost like that of a kindergartener entering school for the first time. She’s afraid, yet excited.
Sarah Pfefferman played brilliantly by Amy Landecker is nothing short of mesmerizing. You want to hate her, you should hate her, but you don’t hate her. She is so selfish in the first couple of episodes, all you want to do is tell her it’s never going to work out with Tammy. It’s easy to see Sarah isn’t the type of person who takes advice; she has to do things her way. The one thing about Sarah that stands out is while she tends to be a bit selfish, she supports her father unconditionally, no questions asked. She is the glue of the family, and she doesn’t even know it.
Gaby Hoffmann. Wow. I could go on and on about Ali’s drug filled sex-capades, or her identity issues but I would rather talk about the boyish charm and elegance she exudes.
Jay Duplass is adorable. Josh is adorable too, and he’s also extremely complicated, and neurotic. It’s a privilege to watch him.
Scene Stealers:
Michaela Watkins: She brought a wonderful and sweet touch to Maura’s flashback at camp Camellia. The dancing scene the two shared was adorable and such a joy to watch.
Melora Hardin: No words. She is unrecognizable as Tammy and gives such a strong performance. When explaining her character to someone many hand gestures had to be used, and a couple of “it blew my mind how amazing she was” were mentioned.
Bradley Whitford: Mark and Maura’s initial meeting is one of my favorite scenes from the whole season. When he whispered to Maura about the magazines I just completely fell in love with his character.
* Can we talk about the mini TROPHY WIFE reunion?
Although I can’t see it happening in the near future (maybe at some liberal arts school in Manhattan) I feel as though this series should be shown in schools. This show could be used as a vessel into the complicated world that is identity and sexuality. It could help future generations of children born into non-traditional families know that their family unit is not only accepted but also celebrated. Laverne Cox of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK is serving as our first major look into this community; this show deserves to be a part of that movement and this show deserves to be embraced. Jill Soloway created an addicting, groundbreaking, and a crucial series.
Is it too soon to start making Emmy predictions? This show deserves all the nominations it is eligible for.
On TV Tonight: Sunday October 5, 2014
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Once Upon a Time | Resurrection | Revenge | |||
CBS | << 60 Minutes | Madam Secretary | The Good Wife | CSI >> | ||
FOX | The Simpsons | Brooklyn Nine | Family Guy | Mulaney | The Strain (FX) | |
NBC | Football Night in America | Sunday Night Football: Bengals at Patriots | ||||
MISC | Boardwalk Empire (HBO) | Manhattan (WGN America) | ||||
SHO | Homeland |
BONES Redux: Our Top 5 Moments From “The Lance to the Heart”
What happened last episode is that Sweets got beaten to death. Total heartbreak for me and all of the characters. Booth is, of course, particularly torn up and feeling guilty that he should have delivered the warrant.
To make matters worse, Christine comes out in her best dress, because Daisy and Sweets had promised to take her to the park. We’re not privy to the lesson Christine gets about death.
Here are your top five moments!
Nicole Gomez Fisher Previews Her New HBO Film SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES
Nicole Gomez Fisher produced, directed, and wrote SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES. The film features Alexis (Gina Rodriguez) on a trip home to NY for her aunts funeral. While home she discovers a lot about herself and about life. This marks the directorial debut for Fisher who based a lot of the film on her own life. I caught up with Fisher about her inspirations, casting Gina Rodriguez, (JANE THE VIRGIN) and what’s next for her. [Read more…]
This Just In: HBO Releases a Trailer For the Final Season of THE NEWSROOM
In anticipation of the final season unspooling starting Sunday November 9th, HBO has just released this first look at season three. [Read more…]
SCANDAL! MASTERS OF SEX! ONCE UPON A TIME! Y&R! MISTRESSES! The TV Addict Week in Rewind
Oddest Weather: SCANDAL featured folks hanging outside in t-shirts and — in Mellie’s case — bathrobes as the president prepared to give his State Of The Union address… which is held in the dead of winter.
Least Twisty Twist: While we’re talking SCANDAL, let’s just admit that absolutely every viewer tuning in knew that Cyrus’ sexy himbo hooker was on the payroll of Portia de Rossi’s Lizzie and her awesome hair.
Most Likely To Fail: Do the HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER students ever actually go to class? Because as far as I can tell, they’re always either doing their teacher’s work or attending her court cases!
Lamest Eviction: At long last, UTOPIA held its first who’ll-get-the-boot vote. But honestly? It’s hard to get worked up about unlikeable people tallying their votes on a chalkboard. With Fox already yanking one of the bi-weekly outings, look for the next eviction to be the show getting the axe. [Read more…]