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'Warehouse 13' Star Joanne Kelly Loves 'Nerd Christmas'
17 hours ago
They say that once you get two San Diego Comic-Cons in your blood, you become a pro. Now getting ready for her fifth one in just a few months, "Warehouse 13" star Joanne Kelly must be nothing short of an expert. In fact, Syfy's own Myka Bering has her own name for Comic-Con -- "Nerd Christmas." "I'm an old hat at Comic-Con now," Kelly recently told Playboy magazine as part of its "Femme on Fire: Women to Watch For" series. "I was so blown away the first time I was there. I was completely freaked out. It's a strange, amazing Wonderland." However, she was able to get some warning about what to expect thanks to her brother, who she described as a "huge comic book nerd." "He's actually my date to Comic-Con every year," she said. "He's now 35 and he just lights up like he's three again. »
When Star Trek, Soap Operas Collide
17 hours ago
Popular Star Trek guest star Tony Todd -- you know, Kurn from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" among other characters -- is currently doing a stint on CBS' popular soap opera "The Young and the Restless." Todd, who also played an adult Jake Sisko in the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode "The Visitor" as well as a Hirogen commander in the "Star Trek: Voyager" episode "Prey" -- is taking on the character of Gus Rogan, a man wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder, who just happens to be the estranged father of two new characters on the 40-year-old series. But Todd isn't the only popular Star Trek face that has showed up on soap operas over the years. Take a look at some of the others who have shared their presence on daytime television's favorite pastime. Roxann Dawson - 'Star »
'Once Upon A Time' - The Miller's Daughter
5 April 2013 5:11 PM, PDT
Just as the show did with Regina, it now tells her mother's backstory to give the audience some sympathy for the devil. Young, poor Cora (Rose McGowan) vows revenge after being humiliated by the king and his entourage. Her revenge involves winning power and wealth through a royal marriage. However, to do so, she ends up forced to try to turn straw into gold. Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) arrives and offers to help her. Very quickly, the two are seriously into one another. Sadly, Cora has to choose between getting everything she wants or running off with Rumple. To choose power over love, she rips out her own heart and gives up on love entirely. Back in Maine, Emma (Jennifer Morrison), Neal (Michael Raymond-James), Henry and a dying Mr. Gold arrive home. They prepare a defense »
'Once Upon A Time' . Queen Of Hearts
5 April 2013 9:50 AM, PDT
Everything comes down to the last episode of 2012, an enchanting adventure with a few game-changing moments. When they reach Rumplestiltskin.s (Robert Carlyle) jail cell, Emma, Snow, Aurora and Mulan are ambushed by Cora and Hook (Colin O'Donoghue).They take the compass and head to the portal. Realizing that Aurora is a liability, the other three leave her behind.They make it to the dry lake bed where Cora (Barbara Hershey) opens a portal between worlds. Just in time, they battle Cora and Hook for the portal. When Cora gets her hands on Emma (Jennifer Morrison), she tries to rip out Emma.s heart. For some reason, though, she can.t. Emma, it turns out, has some magic in her, and she fends off Cora with it -- much to everyone.s surprise. In Storybrooke, Regina (Lana Parrilla) »
'The Host'
5 April 2013 9:23 AM, PDT
When it comes to movies based on Stephanie Meyer's books, I'm not expecting realism; after all, this is a teen-romance market, and I don't expect sophistication of narrative to be the primary concern. Having said that, I do expect a modicum of logic to the storyline. Say what you will about the Twilight franchise, and I personally am a fan because of the crazy melodrama rather than despite it, but it was a universe with its own wacky laws and for the most part it stuck to them. Should vampires sparkle in the sun? Probably not, but then again neither should they be endlessly unsleeping. However, that's what Meyer's vampires did, and they did it consistently. Likewise, the pack dynamics for the wolves and the idea of Jacob's attraction to Bella being based on his soon-to-be imprinting »
Barbara Hershey May Return For 'Once' Spinoff
4 April 2013 12:32 PM, PDT
It's nothing more than a pre-pilot preview at this point, but the producers behind the proposed "Once Upon a Time" spinoff "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" are putting together a fascinating cast, and already talking about doing more. That more could very much include Barbara Hershey, the late Cora in the hit ABC series, who spent time in Wonderland. According to TV Line, the new series -- if picked up by the network -- will explore the popular Alice in Wonderland environment both pre- and post-curse. "It will be very similar to 'Once' in that there will be flashbacks of these news characters that take us to pre-curse Wonderland," series co-creator Edward Kitsis said. But that also means a look at what has happened since, including the residency of Hershey, who played a key role »
Americans Still Love Their 'Doctor Who'
4 April 2013 12:30 PM, PDT
The return of "Doctor Who" did not mark a return back to America a la the mid-season finale, but the series started its Golden Anniversary year as still a favorite of Americans. More than 2 million viewers tuned in to see "The Bells of Saint John," the first episode that officially paired Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman as Doctor and companion. The series attracted nearly 1.5 million viewers older than 2, almost topping an all-time high for BBC America set with the Season 7 premiere late last year. On top of that, "Doctor Who" attracted 737,000 viewers for the advertising demographic of adults 25 to 54, second only to "The Snowmen" Christmas special, which had 807,000 of the same people on Christmas Day. That helped boost the premiere of a BBC America original show, "Orphan »
Famed Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies, 70
4 April 2013 11:51 AM, PDT
His thumb was more powerful than most people's words. And he had a Pulitzer prize to prove it. Roger Ebert, the fun, grey-haired master of the movie review, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 70. Ebert was one half of the original "At the Movies," which later became "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies," was the must-watch syndicated show to find out which movies were worth the box office ticket, and which were destined to be forgotten. Even after the untimely death of partner Gene Siskel in 1999, Ebert continued on, later partnering with Richard Roeper. Ebert's system of judging movies was simple. If he liked it, thumbs up. If he hated it, thumbs down. Few movies would promote what critics thought if they didn't get thumbs up from Ebert and any of his partners. While he »
'Doctor Who' - The Bells Of Saint John
3 April 2013 9:33 AM, PDT
This review may contain spoilers. As Amy once said: This is where it gets complicated. To keep communication clear, let us define some terms: Jenna-Louise Coleman (Jlc) -- the actress playing the current companion. Oswin -- Oswin Oswald, Jlc in "Asylum of the Daleks." Montague -- Clara Oswin Oswald, Jlc in "The Snowmen," called "Miss Montague" in her governess alter-ego. Clara -- Clara Oswald, Jlc in "The Bells of Saint John." Presumably ongoing, but no guarantees! Echoes -- When Montague, unconscious and dying, says, "Run you clever boy and remember," this is a direct echo of Oswin because she said that out of the blue. When Clara says, "Run you clever boy and remember 123," this is an indirect echo as she was creating a mnemonic for "random" characters in a password. 11 »
HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' Earns Fourth Season
2 April 2013 8:14 AM, PDT
HBO renewed its hit fantasy series .Game of Thrones. today for a fourth season. Setting a new record, the Season 3 premiere, .Valar Dohaeris,. attracted 4.4 million viewers during its 9 p.m. showing Sunday. Counting encores that night, 6.7 million viewers tuned in. The previous record holder, the Season 2 finale, "Valar Morghulis," attracted 4.2 million viewers during its 9 p.m. showing and 5.1 million after encores. .Game of Thrones. also set piracy records. It was the most pirated show of 2012, and more than 1 million viewers downloaded the Season 3 premiere on Monday, according to piracy tracker TorrentFreak. In fact, 163,000 people were sharing a single torrent at one point, setting a new record. Last year, 4.3 million people downloaded the season finale. "I probably »
'Game Of Thrones' - Valar Dohaeris
1 April 2013 7:27 PM, PDT
This review may contain spoilers. HBO.s .Game of Thrones. is shaping up to be a true marvel. Now entering its third season, the series continues to deftly craft a dense narrative highlighted by epic imagery, captivating plot twists and involving character arcs executed by an army of gifted actors. How such a show could come together as effectively as it has brings us into a fascinating time for cable. We.ve witnessed television.s growing knack for upping the ante with quality series for a while, but it.s worth noting again. It.s particularly provoking to contrast such an achievement with feature films and find that you are anticipating a series more than the next summer blockbuster. Add in the generous running time a series enjoys over a film and it becomes easier to ditch the »
'Doctor Who' Primer: Who Is The Great Intelligence?
1 April 2013 9:36 AM, PDT
This story contains minor spoilers for the "Doctor Who" episode "The Bells of Saint John." New "Doctor Who" fans might have enjoyed hearing Ian McKellen's voice as the Great Intelligence, but may not have fully realized that not only is this the new big bad guy for the second half of Season 7, but it's an old foe as well. In "The Snowmen," the Great Intelligence connects with a young boy in the 19th century, and uses its control over snow to nearly take over London. However, The Doctor is able to stop it, along with the now grown man, Dr. Simeon, played by Richard E. Grant. The episode, however, had a number of Easter eggs that delighted classic fans of the series. That's because the Great Intelligence is not a new villain at all. In fact, he was first created by writers Henry Lincoln »
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