NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Black Box | Rookie Blue | NY Med | |||
CBS | The Big Bang Theory (R) | The Millers (R) | Big Brother | Elementary (R) | ||
CW | The Vampire Diaries (R) | The Originals (R) | ||||
FOX | Hell’s Kitchen | Gang Related | ||||
NBC | Hollywood Game Night | Working the Engels | Last Comic Standing | |||
MISC | Defiance (Syfy) | Dominion (Syfy) | Maron (IFC) Ridiculousness (MTV) | Snack-Off (MTV) Comedy Bang! Bang! (IFC) |
Archives for July 2014
HEMLOCK GROVE Scoop: Drew Boughton Talks the Challenges of Production Design in Season 2
In the Netflix horror series HEMLOCK GROVE, the show has employed both constructed sets and on-location locales to create its fictional world of opulence controlled by the Godfreys. Every scene has to remind the viewer that Olivia and Roman Godfrey are wealthier than anyone can dream. So choosing how to portray their homes, offices and the White Tower medical institute, there has been an inordinate amount of thought given to what each should look like.
In a press interview from the set, production designer Drew Boughton briefly talked about what new locations will be seen in Season 2 and what was behind the decision to abandon the magnificent Godfrey mansion. [Read more…]
Attention Voters: For Your EMMY Consideration
Emmy nominations are less than a month away, which means that in just under a month I (along with all TVAddicts) will be whining and complaining about the actors and shows that did not make the ballet. So to help Emmy voters and give attention to the less-noticed contenders, I have compiled my list of Dream Nominations.
It is important to state here (before you sound off about it in the comments) I do not watch most HBO/Showtime shows or Mad Men so you will not find any of those below. But Mad Men and HBO/Showtime get enough attention as it is so this is more about the underdogs (along with some heaving hitters). The lists will also be uneven because … well because there are some actors/shows that I watch that haven’t earned a spot on my Dream List; I tried to have at least 3 in each category. Feel free to angrily tell me who or what I missed in the comments. [Read more…]
Red Carpet Redux: The Cast of THE BRIDGE Teases Season 2
FX’s tense drama THE BRIDGE returns for its second season with the continuing saga of Detectives Sonya Cross (Diane Kruger) and Marco Ruiz (Demian Bichir) as they seek to stop the killing of young woman in Juarez, Mexico, whether it be by one man “El Diablo” or a coordinated culture of police corruption and depravity amongst a select few who view these girls as disposable commodities. Also left unresolved from the first season is whether Marco will actually go forward on his vendetta against the man who killed his son.
Simultaneously, there is the fates of Charlotte Millwright (Annabeth Gish) and her faithful farm hand Cesar (Alejandro Patino), who inherited a tunnel between the U.S. and Mexico, which Fausto Galvin (Ramon Franco), the Mexican drug cartel leader, considers his business investment and property for his exclusive use in smuggling drugs over the border. But there may be a bit of a tug of war for that business opportunity with the appearance of Monte P. Flagman (Lyle Lovett) who may have his own designs on the tunnel and the drug enterprise.
Also pursuing life on the sidelines and looking for an angle to exploit to further their careers are Daniel Frye (Matthew Lillard) and Adrianna Mendez (Emily Rios), who are certain that there is a much bigger story to be uncovered with the disappearing girls of Juarez.
With so many lives unknowingly intertwined, yet all following the same threads to perhaps the same end point, things are about to get a lot more heated and intense and dangerous for everyone.
During a special premiere, the cast of THE BRIDGE took a few minutes to preview where their varied characters’ stories pick back up as well as introducing a few new characters who join the fight against drug trafficking and human slavery in both El Paso and Juarez, Mexico. [Read more…]
EXTANT Scoop: Creator Mickey Fisher and Showrunner Greg Walker Talk the Mysteries of Their New Halle Berry Sci-Fi Starrer
CBS Television has jumped into the sci-fi genre pool with another big splash. This summer CBS is debuting its new sci-fi series EXTANT starring Halle Berry. It starts off as a tale of a female astronaut returning from a 13-month solo mission in space and finding out she is pregnant. Just how is that possible? In addition, she is returning to her husband and son, though she has a hard time acclimating back into her family, especially with the unexpected news of an impossible pregnancy. To add a bit more a twist on the sci-fi angle, her son is a humanic — or rather a robot android that simulates human interaction.
EXTANT looks to explore what it means to be human, what else may be out there in the universe and whether entities alien or android can understand truly the human condition and forge genuine bonds and love.
In a recent press conference call creator and executive producer Mike Fisher and show runner and executive producer Greg Walker talked about the genesis of the show, what themes it seeks to explore and if there is life beyond this season. [Read more…]
TCA 2014: Quick Takes From the Ovation, Al Jazeera America and National Geographic Panels
Day 1 of the 16-day biannual Television Critic’s Association Summer 2014 Press Tour started off with introductions of new programming from Ovation, Aljazeera America and National Geographic. The following is a snapshot look at their new series, as well as what was noteworthy from the featured presentations.
OVATION
“Young Doctor’s Notebook” (Pictured above) is a remaining of works of Russian novelist Mikhail Bulgakov set during Civil War era of Russia in 1918, and Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliff co-star. Essentially Hamm’s character revisits his younger self (Radcliff) as he pursues his early career journals. It is a comedic recollection of the circumstances that shaped him at a young age and put him on a destructive path in his life. If only we could all go back and give advice and warnings to our younger selves. Morphine addiction would top the list of warnings. Hitting on girls that have no interest would be a close second. With so many regrets, can one truly ever warn oneself from the paths that lead to dark ends? Point of interest: Radcliff was flattered that Hamm recommended him to play his younger self on the show. (Season 2 premieres August 2014 with 4 new episodes.)
“Young Marvels” is a new reality TV series that tells the story of extraordinarily gifted young teens/children pursuing the arts with tenacity and professionalism that most adult performers would envy. Clearly they follow the sage advice: “If you can dream it, do it.” Best of all: “Love it.” The 8 to 12 year olds showcased are truly amazing. (Premieres July 16th on Ovation.) [Read more…]
Morning Static: SONS OF ANARCHY, ONCE UPON A TIME, 24 & More!
• Free Bird! ‘Orange Is the New Black’s’ Laverne Cox to Guest Star on Bravo Series.
• Rumor Patrol: Rosie’s deal bans reality stars as ‘View’ co-hosts.
• Ask Them Anything: Hey 24 fans we are Evan Katz and Manny Coto, the Executive Producers, Show Runners, and Writers of 24: Live Another Day.
• Funny Business: Nathan Fielder on Fascinating People, Social Awkwardness, and Taking ‘Nathan for You’ Abroad.
• ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Creator I. Marlene King on 100th Episode: ‘Everything About This Episode Is Bigger’
• Casting Coup: Sean Hayes Boards CBS’ ‘The Millers’ as Series Regular.
• Full House Alum Alert: ‘True Blood’ Author’s ‘Aurora Teagarden’ Franchise Coming to Hallmark.
• Unexpected: Sons of Anarchy Recruits Courtney Love for Pivotal Season 7 Arc.
• Casting Coup II: Elizabeth Mitchell joins ‘Once Upon a Time’ in mysterious ‘Frozen’ role.
• Pilot Watch: Gillian Flynn’s ‘Sharp Objects’ Headed to TV From Marti Noxon, Jason Blum.
• Deal of the Day: Save BIG on FREAKS & GEEKS and MY SO-CALLED LIVE on DVD via Amazon.
On TV Tonight: Wednesday July 9, 2014
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | The Middle (R) | The Goldbergs (R) | Modern Family (R) | The Goldbergs (R) | Motive | |
CBS | Big Brother | Extant | CSI (R) | |||
CW | iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party | |||||
FOX | So You Think You Can Dance | The Bridge (FX) | ||||
NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | Taxi Brooklyn (R) | ||||
Misc | Young & Hungry/Mystery Girls (ABC Family) | Million Dollar Listing: New York (Bravo) | Catfish: The TV Show (MTV) Hot in Cleveland/Jennifer Falls (TV Land) |
HEMLOCK GROVE Scoop: Executive Producer Chic Eglee Talks What to Expect in Season 2
Season 2 of Netflix’s horror-drama HEMLOCK GROVE is taking its show to a darker, deeper level. Season 1 may have been about introduced the characters who inhabit a town, over shadowed by the Godfrey Institute and its murky experiments, as well as being stalked by creatures of the night; but Season 2 is looking to shed some light on what is really going on with the Godfreys and the creatures that seem to surround them.
In a press interview from the set, new executive producer Chic Eglee revealed what themes and stories will be explored in Season 2, as well as the aftermath of the deaths and terror from Season 1. [Read more…]
CHASING LIFE Scoop: Star Abhi Sinha Talks Impact of April’s Secret and Her and Danny’s Fierce Office Competition
Office politics and the entangled professional relationships of co-workers can get a bit interesting when someone is hiding as many secrets as April Carver (Italia Ricci). In the ABC Family drama series CHASING LIFE, April has not only found out that she has leukemia, she also found out that her father may have a second secret family. These are the kinds of things that would make any one’s life a bit crazy, but then add in an illicit office romance and a competitive co-worker, and April’s life is crammed full of drama. Fortunately for April, her ultra competitve co-worker Danny Gupta (Abhi Sinha) has a bit of a golden heart. Danny may sense that April has secrets, yet he only thinks it is all work-related. Imagine his surprise when he finds out what is really going on in April’s life.
In a recent exclusive interview, star Abhi Sinha talked about Danny’s curiosity and where his inquisitiveness may lead. He also teased that he is working on adding another romance to CHASING LIFE’s budding love-triangle. [Read more…]