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23 July 2009 1:15 AM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »

Bruce Campbell answered the question so many were wondering. Why is there a Burn Notice panel taking place at Comic-Con?

"Why is a spy show being paraded in front of all the freaks and geeks?" he asked. "Why? Science fiction, fantasy and horror. Horror: My character's name is Sam Axe. Science fiction: If you've ever been to Miami you'll know there's lots of aliens there. Fantasy: My character Sam Axe sleeps with a string of rich Miami women and that's a fantasy to me."

Regardless, it was clear that the audience assembled were appreciative of the chance to celebrate the show, and it quickly became clear that this was to be the Bruce Campbell show.

After, of course, the applause for Michael Shanks, the surprise moderator of the panel, died down a bit.

Campbell was joined on stage by creator and exec producer Matt Nix, writer and producer Alfredo Barrios Jr., »

21 June 2009 2:03 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »

Even with MacGyver’s current 5 ½ season lead on Michael Westen, the lead of Burn Notice, is quickly rising to eclipse his cunningly creative predecessor. MacGyver was the master of minutiae and seemed to know the result of every possible chemical combination which, admittedly, is badass. But Michael Westen has a more complete combination of brains and brawn. MacGyver was more prone to running with creative escape routes while with Westen you can bet that when things get hairy he’ll throw his fair share of punches. The two may not occupy the exact same niche, but there’s enough overlap for the comparison. And “classic” television be damned, Burn Notice wins.

The CIA left Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) out in the cold and ever since he’s searched for person responsible for his burn notice, the pink slip which left him stranded with no job, cash or means of escaping Miami. »

- Lex Walker

2 articles from 2009