Monday, January 25, 2010
LOST: 24 Style
Very cool new way to look at the plane crash that started the mystery that is LOST.
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The 100 Questions Lost Better Answer or We'll Be Pissed
Buried
I don't know how this movie isn't dreadfully boring. It all takes place inside this coffin and is a one man show of just Ryan Reynolds. Don't get me wrong, I love Ryan Reynolds but that is a lot to ask of any actor. But this is getting great reviews from those who saw it debut this weekend.
The film screened at Sundance and is the first major deal from the festival. Lionsgate just bought distribution rights for $3.2 million dollars, more than it cost to produce the film! My interest is definitely piqued, and I'll be on the look out for when it comes to theaters. Watch the teaser trailer below.
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Lionsgate gets "Buried" at Sundance
"Buried" lands first big deal
The film screened at Sundance and is the first major deal from the festival. Lionsgate just bought distribution rights for $3.2 million dollars, more than it cost to produce the film! My interest is definitely piqued, and I'll be on the look out for when it comes to theaters. Watch the teaser trailer below.
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Lionsgate gets "Buried" at Sundance
"Buried" lands first big deal
Sunday, January 24, 2010
New Midseason Shows
Most of the regular season shows are back, but my TV schedule has suddenly opened up now that So You Think You Can Dance (Summer 2010), America's Next Top Model (March 3), Flash Forward (March 18), Glee (April 13), and V (March) are all on break for at least a couple more months. And Dollhouse's series finale airs Friday too! That's 6 hours of TV that are suddenly free! So, of course I have to check out the new shows to see if anything is worth picking up to fill the voids.
Caprica
The prequel to one of my favorite shows, Battlestar Galactica, so I had to give it a chance. The two hour pilot has been on DVD and online for ages, but I waited until the broadcast premiere and the official start of the season to watch it. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be watching next week. The monotheist vs. polytheist debate is going to be front and center this time around, and I'm intrigued to see how it plays out. Plus, it's going to be very topical with religious terrorism at the forefront. If you missed it and want to check it out, you can get the pilot for free from iTunes. You can also catch the first half of the two hour pilot embedded below:
Life Unexpected
I grew up watching The WB shows like Dawson's Creek, Roswell, Gilmore Girls, etc. Life Unexpected and The Vampire Diaries show that The CW is going back to their WB roots and I love it! These are strong dramas about characters I already care about in their short runs. I'm hooked on The Vampire Diaries, and enjoyed the pilot for Life Unexpected. I'll definitely be watching next week. The only problem is that it airs Mondays at 9pm, opposite The Big Bang Theory. It's filling Gossip Girl's time slot, so I'm not sure if it's going to stay there or where it would move to. If you missed it and want to check it out, you can get the pilot for free from iTunes.
Human Target
It's got a great cast from shows I've loved: Chi McBride from Pushing Daisies, Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica, and Mark Valley from Keen Eddie. The plot also seems right up my alley - action/comedy with maybe a kindling romance between the protector and the protected? I'm there! However, I actually didn't get to watch this one because I spaced on when it was premiering. Did anyone watch and what did you think?
Caprica
The prequel to one of my favorite shows, Battlestar Galactica, so I had to give it a chance. The two hour pilot has been on DVD and online for ages, but I waited until the broadcast premiere and the official start of the season to watch it. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be watching next week. The monotheist vs. polytheist debate is going to be front and center this time around, and I'm intrigued to see how it plays out. Plus, it's going to be very topical with religious terrorism at the forefront. If you missed it and want to check it out, you can get the pilot for free from iTunes. You can also catch the first half of the two hour pilot embedded below:
Life Unexpected
I grew up watching The WB shows like Dawson's Creek, Roswell, Gilmore Girls, etc. Life Unexpected and The Vampire Diaries show that The CW is going back to their WB roots and I love it! These are strong dramas about characters I already care about in their short runs. I'm hooked on The Vampire Diaries, and enjoyed the pilot for Life Unexpected. I'll definitely be watching next week. The only problem is that it airs Mondays at 9pm, opposite The Big Bang Theory. It's filling Gossip Girl's time slot, so I'm not sure if it's going to stay there or where it would move to. If you missed it and want to check it out, you can get the pilot for free from iTunes.
Human Target
It's got a great cast from shows I've loved: Chi McBride from Pushing Daisies, Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica, and Mark Valley from Keen Eddie. The plot also seems right up my alley - action/comedy with maybe a kindling romance between the protector and the protected? I'm there! However, I actually didn't get to watch this one because I spaced on when it was premiering. Did anyone watch and what did you think?
Friday, January 22, 2010
Linkulous: Broadcast Television, Green Lantern, Football, and more
For being a short week, it felt a lot longer. Oh well, price of being busy busy busy I guess. Here are some articles I enjoyed this week. Check 'em out!
Dollhouse: (Briefly) The Best Show on Television - since its cancellation was announced, it's like the show's been on steroids! So much is happening in each episode, it's firing in all cylinders, and throwing surprises at us left and right. I LOVE IT.
Pushing Daisies Rises From The Dead. Sort Of.
"Green Lantern" will have a "Flash Gordon" element - I'm definitely looking forward to this movie. Ryan Reynolds will make a great superhero.
NBC's Slide From TV Heights to Troubled Nightly Punch Line
More Than a Rough Patch - A graph showing the decline in broadcast networks. It's definitely not just a recent trend.
Football Has 11 Minutes of Action - no wonder the advertising for football games is so expensive!
Get a Mac: Mashable's 5 Favorite Ads
TCA Set Visit Highlights: Chuck Q&A
New Spider-Man Director - really? I'm surprised by the choice. I'm intrigued to see how this pans out.
Burton to Direct Sleeping Beauty Tale for Disney?
24 Free iPhone Apps for Job Hunting
Red-faced from drinking? It could be an evolutionary advantage - I don't get red from drinking (yay, half-white! lol), but it's interesting that it could actually be a good thing.
Top 100 Funniest Google Street View Images - thanks, Ashley!
Joss Whedon to be awarded the Vanguard Award from the Producers Guild - now if he could just get a show on the air that networks didn't meddle with!
Open Letter from OK Go
Top 25 "Lost" Moments
How to Disappear on Facebook and Twitter - but why would you want to?
How NBC Gave Conan His Groove Back
Dollhouse: (Briefly) The Best Show on Television - since its cancellation was announced, it's like the show's been on steroids! So much is happening in each episode, it's firing in all cylinders, and throwing surprises at us left and right. I LOVE IT.
Pushing Daisies Rises From The Dead. Sort Of.
"Green Lantern" will have a "Flash Gordon" element - I'm definitely looking forward to this movie. Ryan Reynolds will make a great superhero.
NBC's Slide From TV Heights to Troubled Nightly Punch Line
More Than a Rough Patch - A graph showing the decline in broadcast networks. It's definitely not just a recent trend.
Football Has 11 Minutes of Action - no wonder the advertising for football games is so expensive!
Get a Mac: Mashable's 5 Favorite Ads
TCA Set Visit Highlights: Chuck Q&A
New Spider-Man Director - really? I'm surprised by the choice. I'm intrigued to see how this pans out.
Burton to Direct Sleeping Beauty Tale for Disney?
24 Free iPhone Apps for Job Hunting
Red-faced from drinking? It could be an evolutionary advantage - I don't get red from drinking (yay, half-white! lol), but it's interesting that it could actually be a good thing.
Top 100 Funniest Google Street View Images - thanks, Ashley!
Joss Whedon to be awarded the Vanguard Award from the Producers Guild - now if he could just get a show on the air that networks didn't meddle with!
Open Letter from OK Go
Top 25 "Lost" Moments
How to Disappear on Facebook and Twitter - but why would you want to?
How NBC Gave Conan His Groove Back
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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