Creating a horror television show is a tricky feat. It requires balancing the right amount of shock-and-gore along with compelling characters to keep fans clamoring for more – and Netflix’s HEMLOCK GROVE delivers on both. Helmed by horror master Eli Roth and based on the terrifying world created in Brian McGreevly’s book, HEMLOCK GROVE weaves together characters that raise the hair on the back of your neck yet draw you in deeper and deeper into a supernatural mystery story.
When a young teenage girl is found mauled to death, fear and suspicions abound as a gypsy boy (Landon Liboiron) is rumored to be a werewolf. Peter and his mother (Lili Taylor) had recently moved to Hemlock Grove in hopes of settling there after his uncle’s death; but their heritage makes them unwelcome in a community that seeks to keep its deep, dark secrets buried. Reigning over the town is the ultra rich Godfrey family, who prey on the unsuspecting populace. Everyone feels a slight unease with the Godfrey family, who despite their glamor remain aloof; not to mention they own a medical facility that is thought to house untold scientific experiments.
Just who or what is stalking their youth, and how do the Godfreys and the gypsies figure into the lurking sense of unnaturalness surrounding them, those are the mysteries that slowly unfold throughout the 13-episode horror series.
During press interviews at WonderCon in Anaheim, stars Dougray Scott, Famke Janssen, Aaron Douglas, and Kandyse McClure provided some insight into murder, mystery and intrigue that layer HEMLOCK GROVE. [Read more…]
Archives for April 2013
Photopalooza: Go Behind the Scenes of BONES, THE FOLLOWING, GLEE & More!
Can’t get enough of your favorite Fox shows? Neither can we! Which is why we thought now might be as good a time as any to share a handful of behind-the-scenes photos from the likes of BONES, THE FOLLOWING and GLEE. See for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]
GLEE Shocker: Fox Orders a Fifth AND Sixth Season!
Don’t stop believing… Fox will ever kill the golden goose that is GLEE. Or at least that was our first reaction following today’s breaking news that has the Network that Married With Children built order not just a fifth, but SIXTH season of the hit Ryan Murphy series. Full details of which can be found in the press release handily embedded after the jump. [Read more…]
DALLAS! THE MENTALIST! DON’T TRUST THE B! THE OFFICE! The TV Addict Week in Rewind
Oddest Ad Campaign: Promos for THE MENTALIST tout that by season’s end, “only seven suspects will remain” in their on-going mystery. Only? That may not mean what you think it means!
Sudsiest Lawsuit: Production company Prospect Park filed a lawsuit alleging that ABC, in essence, set out to prevent returning soaps ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE from being successful. If the drama that unfolds on screen is half as intriguing as what’s going on behind the scenes, the shows should be huge hits.
Best Neighbor: ABC is putting the final eight episodes of the underrated sitcom DON’T TRUST THE B on Hulu and iTunes.
Biggest Dud: Inspired by the success of VERONICA MARS, Melissa Joan Hart launched a kickstarter campaign of her own… but only raised $30,000 of the $2 million she’d targeted.
Funnest Guessing Game: Watching VH1’s OFF PITCH leaves one wondering if the supposed reality show was, as claimed, inspired by GLEE… or WAITING FOR GUFFMAN. [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Thursday April 18, 2013 (COMMUNITY and PARKS Perk Up)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | FOX | American Idol | 11.90 | 2.9/9 |
CBS | The Big Bang Theory (R) | 11.19 | 3.0/10 | |
ABC | Wife Swap | 4.73 | 1.5/5 | |
NBC | Community | 3.19 | 1.3/4 | |
CW | The Vampire Diaries | 2.14 | 0.9/3 | |
8:30PM | CBS | Two and a Half Men (R) | 8.73 | 2.3/7 |
NBC | The Office (R) | 2.31 | 1.0/3 | |
9PM | CBS | The Big Bang Theory (R) | 10.75 | 3.2/9 |
FOX | Glee | 6.39 | 2.2/6 | |
ABC | Grey’s Anatomy (R) | 3.98 | 1.1/3 | |
NBC | Parks and Recreation | 3.34 | 1.7/5 | |
CW | Beauty and the Beast | 1.60 | 0.6/2 | |
9:30PM | CBS | 2 Broke Girls (R) | 7.69 | 2.2/6 |
NBC | Parks and Recreation | 3.25 | 1.7/5 | |
10PM | CBS | Person of Interest (R) | 8.56 | 1.7/5 |
NBC | Hannibal | 3.50 | 1.4/4 | |
ABC | Scandal (R) | 3.37 | 0.9/3 |
On TV Tonight: Friday April 19, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Happy Endings | Happy Endings | Shark Tank | 20/20 | ||
CBS | Undercover Boss (R) | Vegas | Hawaii Five-0 (R) | |||
CW | Nikita | Oh Sit! (R) | ||||
FOX | Kitchen Nightmares (R) | |||||
NBC | Fashion Star | Grimm | Rock Center with Brian Williams | |||
MISC | Hemlock Grove (Netflix Streaming) | XIII: The Series (Reelz) Live From Lincoln Center (PBS) Da Vinci’s Demons (Starz) | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) |
Morning Static: SOUTHLAND, MORNING SHOW WARS, HELL ON WHEELS & More!
• RIP: Why TV Tattle Closed Up Shop.
• Post Mortem: SOUTHLAND producer weighs in on [Spoiler]’s Fate and the current renewal odds.
• Must Read TV: Waking up on the wrong side of a ratings wWar.
• Pilot Watch: George Lopez returning to TV with new sitcom.
• Mark Your Calendars: HELL ON WHEELS gets Saturday debut date as AMC Expands original programming slate.
• Deal of the Day: Up to 66% off various season of THE SIMPSONS via Amazon.
Trailer Park: Your First Look at THE VAMPIRE DIARIES “Originals” Spin-Off
The End Begins: Showtime Confirms DEXTER’s Eight Season Will Be Its Last
Press Release: We can confirm that the upcoming eighth season of our groundbreaking series DEXTER® will be its final one. Today’s announcement coincides with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. ET/PT . The series premiered on October 1, 2006 and has grown its loyal audience every season since its debut. DEXTER was the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, as well as 25 Emmy and 10 Golden Globe Award nominations, and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series.
“When it debuted in 2006, DEXTER redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “DEXTER paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit SHOWTIME series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.”
“DEXTER is a landmark franchise for our network, and we cannot wait to unveil the conclusion of this series, as we know it, to the millions of passionate fans who have supported the show season after season,” said David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. “We’d like to thank Michael, Jennifer, and DEXTER ‘s indomitable cast, executive producers, writers and crew for eight incredible seasons.”
The exclusive tease from DEXTER ‘s eighth and final season premiere gives fans a sneak peek into the mindset of Dexter and Debra Morgan after LaGuerta’s death in season seven. [Read more…]
Inside HEMLOCK GROVE: Scoop from stars Landon Liboiron, Freya Tingley, Bill Skarsgard and Penelope Mitchell
Creating a horror television show is a tricky feat. It requires balancing the right amount of shock-and-gore along with compelling characters to keep fans clamoring for more – and Netflix’s HEMLOCK GROVE delivers on both. Helmed by horror master Eli Roth and based on the terrifying world created in Brian McGreevly’s book, HEMLOCK GROVE weaves together characters that raise the hair on the back of your neck yet draw you in deeper and deeper into a supernatural mystery story.
When a young teenage girl is found mauled to death, fear and suspicions abound as a gypsy boy (Landon Liboiron) is rumored to be a werewolf. Peter and his mother (Lili Taylor) had recently moved to Hemlock Grove in hopes of settling there after his uncle’s death; but their heritage makes them unwelcome in a community that seeks to keep its deep, dark secrets buried. Reigning over the town is the ultra rich Godfrey family, who prey on the unsuspecting populace. Everyone feels a slight unease with the Godfrey family, who despite their glamor remain aloof; not to mention they own a medical facility that is thought to house untold scientific experiments.
Just who or what is stalking their youth, and how do the Godfreys and the gypsies figure into the lurking sense of unnaturalness surrounding them, those are the mysteries that slowly unfold throughout the 13-episode horror series.
During press interviews at WonderCon in Anaheim, stars Landon Liboiron, Freya Tingley, Bill Skarsgard, and Penelope Mitchell provided some insight into murder, mystery and intrigue that layer HEMLOCK GROVE. [Read more…]