Monthly Archives: July 2010

Comic-Con 2010: Preview Night lets fans in on the action early

The real action at Comic-Con doesn’t begin till later today, but last night’s Preview Night gave everybody a little bit of something fun. TV watchers had the chance to check out a special pilot screening of The CW’s Nikita, starring … Continue reading

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Comic-Con 2010: Preview Night strikes but no need to feel left out

We are officially at Comic-Con International! We hope all of our readers are ready for five days of epic pop-culture news, scoop and interviews. If you missed any of our Comic-Con coverage so far this week, check it out with … Continue reading

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Comic-Con preview: Zombies, geeks and 'Glee' head small-screen fare

TV shows have never been out in force like they are this year at Comic-Con. It’s the place where series such as Psych and Smallville can reconnect with their core fan base, and where people can see pilots and footage … Continue reading

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'Being Human' star Russell Tovey channels his inner wolfman

Recently it’s been all about vampires among those who love them some supernatural stuff, but Russell Tovey hopes in the next year or so, werewolves will take a bite out of pop culture. A former British child star who was … Continue reading

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Comic-Con preview: 'Scott Pilgrim' vs. a world of superhero movies

Welcome to Comic-Con Week, folks! I’m getting ready to head out to San Diego for five days of nonstop pop culture starting Wednesday — sadly enough, on a plane and not via TRON lightcycle — and so are Hollywood’s finest. … Continue reading

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Tim Robbins: 'Midlife crisis' inspired new album

Tim Robbins, 51, says a recent “midlife crisis” made him re-evaluate his life. Including his 23-year-relationship with Susan Sarandon. It happened two years ago, months before he split with Sarandon, 63, and soon after a film project collapsed. Interviewed on … Continue reading

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'The Walking Dead' shambles into Comic-Con, courtesy of Robert Kirkman

Of all the TV shows coming to Comic-Con next week, the one people are most interested in is AMC’s The Walking Dead, premiering in October. And it’s not just because it’s based on Robert Kirkman’s long-running Image Comics book, although … Continue reading

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Follow us at Comic-Con and win copies of 'The Losers'!

So who’s ready for Comic-Con?! We are, and I’ll be on site July 21-25 in San Diego at the world’s largest pop-culture extravaganza for the third year in a row, bringing you the latest news and scoop about movies, TV … Continue reading

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'Inception' star Ken Watanabe dreams of Christopher Nolan and golf

Christopher Nolan’s Inception storms into theaters today with its time-bendy mysteries, Matrix-like dream action sequences and one of the notable musical scores in recent cinematic history. Oh, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s in the flick — so it’s got that going for … Continue reading

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'Transformers' leads a pack of highlights for retro gamers

Transformers fans haven’t had that much to look forward to in the video-game world. For years, companies have been trying to make a good game, but for whatever reason or another — iffy gameplay, clunky transforming, etc. — it’s never … Continue reading

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ESPY awards: Seth Meyers targets LeBron James

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Brooklyn Decker and Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm helped out as presenters at last night’s ESPY Awards in L.A. Hamm’s Mad Men co-star January Jones was also on hand, along with Zac Efron, Luke Wilson and … Continue reading

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'Psych' creator talks dream guest star and the show's 'bromance'

Tonight’s the big night for Psych fans! The fifth season premieres on USA Network, and Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill) are on the case to find the kidnapped daughter of the leader of a Chinese Triad family in … Continue reading

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Bret Michaels not engaged, just friends 'with benefits'

Many of our favorite celebs are getting married, but Bret Michaels and girlfriend Kristi Lynn Gibson are not among them. “No. We are not engaged yet,” Michaels, 47, said on the CBS Early Show today when asked about Star’s report … Continue reading

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‘Psych’ continues its grass-roots effort in fifth season

The USA Network’s fan-favorite original series Psych begins its fifth season tomorrow night, and viewers are hungry to again watch the exploits of Shawn Spencer (James Roday), the fake psychic detective with the keen observational skills; his best friend Burton … Continue reading

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Barbara Walters tells 'View' pals she's 'glad to be alive'

Barbara Walters checked in on her View gang today — two months to the day after she underwent open heart surgery. “I am fully recovered!” she announced. Walters did a little name-dropping, praising her fans and friends — Hillary Clinton, … Continue reading

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Colin Ferguson talks 'Eureka' season premiere and reboot

Colin Ferguson is living a charmed life. If only he could take advantage of all of it. The Eureka star is getting all sorts of offers for directing other shows’ episodes, but being a producer this year on his Syfy … Continue reading

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'Haven' star Emily Rose adores the quirkiness of her new Syfy show

While many parts of the United States are sweating it out in some unbearably hot weather, it’s a little cooler and a lot weirder up in Nova Scotia on the Canadian set of Haven, the new show premiering tonight on … Continue reading

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Emmy nominations out: 'Glee,' Conan, 'Lost' get nods

Sofia Vergara of Modern Family and Community‘s Joel McHale took the stage with Television Academy chairman/CEO John Shaffner this morning in L.A. to announce the Emmy nominations. Jimmy Fallon will host the Aug. 29 show from the Nokia Theater in … Continue reading

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Prince: 'The Internet's completely over'

Prince is shunning all digital distribution for his new album 20TEN. He has banned YouTube and iTunes from using any of his music and has closed down his official website. “The Internet’s completely over,” he tells the Daily Mirror, which … Continue reading

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Bret Michaels, reality winners grace our cover this holiday weekend

Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone! We’ve got a special cover story this weekend about winning in America, featuring the newest winners of our favorite reality shows. We’ve got strategies for TV and for life from Nicole Scherzinger (Dancing With … Continue reading

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