I was having a conversation with a friend earlier this week, and together, we decided that we’re secretly looking forward to MELROSE PLACE and we’re both okay with that. Here’s the offiical teaser from The CW. What about you?
Archive for May, 2009
Ali Liebert talks HARPER’S ISLAND
I have a confession to make. I don’t like scary movies. And I can’t watch SUPERNATURAL or GHOST HUNTERS at night because then I can’t sleep. So I honestly did not expect to fall head over heels in like like with CBS’ ill-fated limited series event HARPER’S ISLAND. I just thought “scary murder mystery full of gore is not for me.” But then I heard Harry Hamlin was in the show, and was infinitely more excited. What happened was I tuned into the first episode, and even though he (spoiler alert) kicked the bucket early on, I found myself going back week after week, wondering who the murderer was, why they were doing it, and who was next.
I had the chance recently to chat with Ali Liebert, who plays Nikki, the bartender who knows everyone and everything around town, about what’s coming up, why she wanted to do this role, her friend Cory’s wonderful show, and what’s next for her!
So I have to say, and I was just talking to someone about this yesterday, that HARPER’S ISLAND is like my new obsession.
That’s awesome!
I think every week when I tune in, I have a completely different idea of who the killer is! I think it’s fantastic that a show can keep doing that.
I know I hear people say “every time we think we know who the killer is, they get murdered!” I’m like, excellent, that’s awesome. Read the rest of this entry »
BURN NOTICE Giveaway!
Last year, right about this time, I spent some time on the set of BURN NOTICE and it skyrocketed to the top all my favorite show lists. I am SO excited to give you all the opportunity to win a fantastic prize pack from our friends at USA! Now is your chance to win a BURN NOTICE tote bag filled with amazing goodies: Season 1 on DVD, Season 2 on DVD (what a perfect way to get caught up in time for the premiere), a BURN NOTICE frisbee, a BURN NOTICE suntan lotion pack, a BURN NOTICE t-shirt, and a BURN NOTICE novel.
Need a refresher? Starting June 4, BURN NOTICE is back at an all new time, 9pm/8c! Season 3 picks up right where season 2 left off with Michael swimming in the Atlantic. Michael emerges from the water free from interference by the organization that burned him. He’s not under their protection, either, and is under investigation by the police. He gets out of prison with the help from his old friend, who has a job for him: extraditing a thug who’s displacing landownersin a Latin American country. Join fans on the official site www.burnnotice.usanetwork.com and on Facebook www.facebook.com/BurnNotice.
How to enter:
Watch the following trailer and tell me who your favorite member of the BURN NOTICE team is, and why? Is it Michael because he seems to know everything? Fi, for the same reason? Sam, because he’s just the greatest friend ever? Marilyn, because she’s really running the show? What about Nate, the struggling younger brother? Let us know!
The winner will be notified on June 12, the day after the thrilling second episode airs – don’t forget to watch BURN NOTICE’s 3rd season premiere on Thursday, June 4 at 9PM, 8Central!
Upfronts – The CW Fall Schedule
Last but not least, The CW announced their schedule today with a few shockers, but altogether a rather well thought out schedule that makes sense on many levels – no room for PRIVILEGED, but Tyra technically owns three of the 10 hours…
MONDAY (if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it):
8-9pm GOSSIP GIRL
9-10pm ONE TREE HILL
TUESDAY (what’s old is new again):
8-9pm 90210
9-10pm MELROSE PLACE (yep, a retread of the old campy classic starring GREEK’s Michael Rady)
WEDNESDAY (pretty people doing pretty people things):
8-9pm AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
9-10pm THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE (new show with Mischa Barton and Sarah Paxton)
THURSDAY (hot guys, scary stories):
8-9pm THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (based on the book; Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley)
9-10pm SUPERNATURAL
FRIDAY (the rest…):
8-9pm SMALLVILLE (putting the old guy out to pasture?)
9-1opm AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL repeats (yep….I’m serious)
Coming at midseason – PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED starring Kerr Smith, Shiri Appleby, Kristoffer Polaha, and Britt Robertson)
Upfronts – CBS’ Fall Schedule 2009
Boy, I go away for one day (to NYC to visit a fun USA set that should be your favorite new summer show – more on that later), and all kinds of news comes out! Here is CBS’ fall schedule for 2009 – thoughts?
MONDAY:
8-8:30pm HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
8:30-9pm ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE (new Jenna Elfman show – KNOCKED UP on TV)
9-9:30pm TWO AND A HALF MEN
9:30-10pm THE BIG BANG THEORY (curses…)
10-11pm CSI: MIAMI
TUESDAY:
8-9pm NCIS
9-10pm NCIS: LOS ANGELES (new LL Cool J / Chris O’Donnell show)
10-11pm THE GOOD WIFE (Juliana Margulies’ new show – welcome back to TV Matt Czuchry. Love you!)
WEDNESDAY:
8-8:30pm THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE
8:30-9pm GARY UNMARRIED
9-10pm CRIMINAL MINDS
10-11pm CSI: NY
THURSDAY:
8-9pm SURVIVOR
9-10pm CSI
10-11pm THE MENTALIST (good move!!!!)
FRIDAY:
8-9pm GHOST WHISPERER
9-10pm MEDIUM (yep, that MEDIUM, from NBC; FLASHPOINT should be back in the summer)
10-11pm NUMB3RS
SUNDAY:
8-9pm THE AMAZING RACE
9-10pm THREE RIVERS (new Alex O’Loughlin, SCF*, show)
10-11pm COLD CASE
Back midseason: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT,
New midseason: MIAMI TRAUMA (starring Jeremy Northam – love him), THE BRIDGE (Aaron Douglas from BSG), ARRANGED MARRIAGE, UNDERCOVER BOSS
What do you think?
*SCF = Stone Cold Fox
REAPER’s Jenny Wade teases the next two episodes!
If you haven’t been watching REAPER this season, I think you’re missing out. I’m a huge fan of the show, and I am keeping my fingers crossed for a last minute reprieve! The cast is also terribly proud of their show and hopes to see it keep going. I had a few minutes to chat with Jenny Wade – the demon with a heart of gold Nina - last week and here’s what she had to say!
I am loving this season of REAPER. Everyone I talk to, I tell them how creatively smart I think it’s been this season!
I agree. It’s come leaps and bounds. And I think, it’s one of those shows that really grows on people. Every TV show needs a little bit of time, to kind of hook people, and people fall in love with the characters, and this season has been ramped up to the Nth degree. Read the rest of this entry »
Upfronts – NBC’s 2009-2010 Schedule
It’s go time for NBC today – here’s where we stand!
FALL SCHEDULE (all weekdays 10-11pm, JAY LENO)
MONDAY:
8-9pm HEROES
9-10pm TRAUMA (new show)
TUESDAY:
8-10pm THE BIGGEST LOSER
WEDNESDAY:
8-9pm PARENTHOOD (new show)
9-10pm LAW & ORDER: SVU
THURSDAY:
8-8:30pm SNL WEEKEND UPDATE THURSDAY / COMMUNITY (when SNL is done, new show)
8:30-9pm PARKS AND RECREATION
9-9:30pm THE OFFICE
9:30-1opm COMMUNITY (new show) / 30 ROCK (when COMMUNITY moves)
FRIDAY:
8-9pm LAW & ORDER (the original, matching GUNSMOKE’s 20th season record)
9-10pm SOUTHLAND
SUNDAY:
Football!!!!
It’s GLEE day! Interview with Cory Monteith
It’s GLEE day on FOX – can you stand it? GLEE is the story of a Spanish teacher, Will Scheuster (Broadway’s Matthew Morrison) who takes over for Sandy Ryerston, who was forced out after some allegations of impropriety. What happens over the next hour, in an effort to not over hype this show, is one of the greatest hours of TV I’ve seen in a long time.
Though the club is full of misfits and outcasts that can really sing, when Will hears Finn (played by the lovely Cory Monteith) singing in the locker room, he puts a plan in motion that requires Finn to join the club, in an effort to have the “cool kids” soon follow. Spring Awakening’s Lea Michele is brilliant in the role of Rachel Berry, and she blows everyone out of the water with her pipes.
At the heart, this show is a little bit dark, and sad, but charmingly delightful all in one! I had the chance to talk to Cory Monteith over the weekend for a little insight into his character!
What about the character of Finn made you want to play him?
Finn has a sort of honest affability that is really nice to play, and the comedy that comes from his “athletic mind” is usually hilarious! Read the rest of this entry »
Upfronts – ABC Fall Schedule
ABC unveiled their fall slate this morning with a few surprises in the schedule -
MONDAY:
8-10 DANCING WITH THE STARS Performance
10-11 CASTLE
TUESDAY:
8-9 SHARK TANK (new show)
9-10 DANCING WITH THE STARS Results
10-11 THE FORGOTTEN (new show)
WEDNESDAY:
8-8:30 HANK (new show)
8:30-9 THE MIDDLE (new show)
9-9:30 MODERN FAMILY (new show)
9:30-10 COUGAR TOWN (new show)
10-11 EASTWICK (new show)
THURSDAY:
8-9 FLASH FORWARD (new show)
9-10 GREY’S ANATOMY
10-11 PRIVATE PRACTICE
FRIDAY:
8-9 SUPERNANNY
9-10 UGLY BETTY
10-11 20/20
SUNDAY:
7-8 AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS
8-9 EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
9-10 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
10-11 BROTHERS AND SISTERS
THE BACHELOR will run Monday nights from 8-10 following the run of DANCING WITH THE STARS, and SCRUBS and BETTER OFF TED will run at 9 and 9:30 respectively following the run of the DANCING WITH THE STARS Results show.
V and THE DEEP END are midseason shows that there is no slot for just yet!
What are your thoughts? Also, no word on where LOST goes when it comes back!
