Archive for the ‘Television’ Category
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of May 22
•Red Tails (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray) 1944. To help win the war, the Pentagon brass has no choice but to consider the untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program. Just as the young Tuskegee men are about to be shut down and shipped back home, they are given the ultimate chance to show their courage. These intrepid young airmen take to the skies to fight for their country - and the fate of the free world. •This Means War (Buy at Amazon: DVD or...
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Dan Harmon Ousted as Community Showrunner
Fans of the low-rated but much loved comedy series Community were excited by its recent pickup for a fourth season even though it was only a 13 episode order. At this point it's hard to criticize NBC given that the network has stuck by it when it would've been a justifiable cancellation at any point in its run. Still the buzz isn't completely positive as the latest news is one that could turn off the hardcore fans who have supported it all along. Dan Harmon, the show's creator and intense...
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Trailer for New NBC Series Revolution
The one standout from NBC's weak looking previews of new shows for the fall season is Revolution which comes from J.J. Abrams as co-creator and producer. Jon Favreau (Iron Man) also produces and actually directed the pilot which was written by Eric Kripke (Supernatural). The series takes place in a future where energy has ceased to exist and has the feel of a mix between Lost and Jericho. Revolution is currently set to air on Monday nights at 10pm - a start date in the fall has yet to be an...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of May 15
Two really well received movies - Chronicle and The Grey - are joined by two of the worst reviewed in recent memory with One for the Money and The Devil Inside for this week's set of releases on Blu-ray and DVD. •Chronicle (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of May 8
Two popular but not so well reviewed films headline this week's set of releases on Blu-ray and DVD. Underworld: Awakening is the fourth entry in the series and returns Kate Beckinsale as the lead while The Vow plays strongly to those seeking a romantic option. •Underworld: Awakening (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray) Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have...
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Amazon Actively Soliciting Scripts for Their Own Original Programming
As Amazon continues to build up its streaming service, which comes as part of the 'Prime' package, it will be following in the footsteps of their competitors Netflix and Hulu by rolling out their own original content. Amazon will be developing its own programming (sitcom or childrens) through a process of accepting scripts and choosing the ones they like the most to produce.  They'll be paying out $10,000 to option scripts and $55,000 for those that are green-lit. Find out all about the ...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of May 1
Featured in this week's set of Blu-ray and DVD releases is the action film Haywire - Gina Carano displays strong screen presence and there are some really visceral sequences but the story didn't really connect completely. Also arriving is the ensemble film New Years Eve and the musical comedy Joyful Noise. •Haywire (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray) This dynamic action-thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh boasts a talented cast that includes Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbe...
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Fringe Renewed for Fifth Season
Though it has always struggled in ratings Fringe has been one of the best shows on television throughout its run. The low ratings have kept it on the bubble for renewal and against all odds it has continued through the fourth season airing now. Fox has given it the opportunity to do so because of the strong reviews, fan support, and it's stable performance on Friday nights. The network has decided to give Fringe a fifth and final season with a 13 episode order. This is great news for fans...
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All New Episodes of Arrested Development Will Release Together
Though having been announced that Arrested Development will return with an all new season to air exclusively through the Netflix Instant Streaming service before the movie arrives it remained unclear how logistically it will work. Now it is being reported that all 10 episodes will be pushed live at the same time rather than spaced out. This would be handled the same way as their first exclusive series Lilyhammer which had all 8 episodes go out at once. The fourth season of Arrested Develo...
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IKEA Entering the TV Market
Interesting news from the home furnishing megastore IKEA who recently announced that they'll be rolling out the "Uppleva" beginning late this year and into early next depending on the territory. An all-in-one smart TV and furniture set it includes the screen with various screen sizes (24", 36", 40", 46") offered, Blu-ray player, speakers, subwoofer, and more. ...
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