Sixty Second Review

Dexter : Season 3 Will "Change His Life Forever"

2008-07-03T23:25:00.004+10:00

Are you wondering what is in store for our loveable serial killer by night Blood Spatter Analyst by day Dexter? Clyde Phillips who is the executive producer for the darker than most series has spilled the beans. He hints that Dexter might not be able to stay under the radar in Season 3....

"Dexter inadvertently sets in motion a chain of events that will change his life not only for this year, but change his life forever"

But that means we won't be going over old ground of the Season 2 manhunt.

"We’re done with that, but that doesn’t mean he’s not in great jeopardy. For Season 3, we had to basically start it all over. We really had to cut [the storyline] from whole cloth."

As reported earlier Jimmy Smits is joining the cast but not as an adversary to Dexter.

"He plays an assistant district attorney who is a rising star in the city of Miami. His brother dies in the first episode and he and Dexter form an alliance. That’s basically all I can tell you, other than the fact that Jimmy Smits is going to go, I believe, places he’s never explored before as an actor."

Julie Benz (Rita, Darla [Buffy & Angel]) returns in Season Three and Phillips says:

"[She will be] pivotal to what goes on in the year and is part of what changes Dexter’s life."

But Dexter won't find his soul, reports Phillips. If we did that the series would die and no one wants that.

I'm very much looking forward to the return of Dexter later this year.

Source: TVShows.nu

News: Moonlight's Sliver Bullet

2008-06-27T23:06:00.002+10:00

Its official, Moonlight will not be returning to our screens. No networks were interested in picking up the show and the sets have been pulled down. A true shame...

It’s officially one and done for fan favorite vampire drama Moonlight. We were told today that all last ditch efforts to save the show were tried, but ultimately no takers were found for a second season. Direct TV, TNT, SCi Fi etc etc etc all passed. The sets have been taken down and the soundstage has been given over to new CBS series The Mentalist. The cast has been let go to pursue other projects. I know the CBS brass loves Alex O’Loughlin so I’d bet he lands on another project soon. Just my two cents. What CBS top rated drama could use an interjection of youth and is in need of bringing a different demo to the series?? How about CSI? Wouldn’t Alex make a great addition to the team?

Source: GEOS.

News: Jericho Reborn as Feature Length Film?

2008-06-26T17:26:00.003+10:00

Sci Fi Wire are reporting that two cast members of the twice cancelled Jericho are hearing Rumours about a possible feature length film based on the Jericho Television Show. The film would continue on and possible conclude the Jericho story.

When Fans rallied for Joss Whedon's Firefly Fox owned show to be returned to the small screen. Universal came to the rescue allowing the show to be reborn onto the big screen and was rewarded with great success.

Will Jericho share a simlar fate? These are only early reports. But many fans have their fingers crossed.

Source: Sci Fi Wire.

News: New Amsterdam's Fate Sealed?

2008-06-24T17:45:00.003+10:00

A show I really enjoyed earlier this year was New Amsterdam. But it would appeal that newamsterdam-forever.com's final appeal for fans to rally for its renewal might be in vain.

As we have reports today that New Amsterdam's star Nikolaj Coaster-Waldau has signed on for a new Fox Pilot entitled "Virtuality" and has been cast in the lead role.

Seeing that Nikolaj has secured continued work it would appear he would be commited and unable to resume the role of John Amsterdam.

It was great while it latested, thanks for the memories.

News: Dexter Morgan is coming to Oz!

2008-06-24T00:02:00.002+10:00

Dexter Morgan is coming to Australia. One of my favourite Television Series Dexter is finally coming to Australian Television in all its uncut glory.

On the 6th of July Channel Ten will be showing Dexter which is one of the modern day gems of television which seem to be few and far between.

Do yourself a favour and give this series a go. You will not be disappointed!

Dexter is an American television drama series based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay and adapted for television by Emmy Award-winning screenwriter James Manos, Jr.

When Miami blood splatter expert Dexter Morgan is not solving murders, he's a serial killer committing them.

Orphaned at the age of four and harboring a traumatic secret, Dexter is adopted by a police officer who recognises Dexter's homicidal tendencies and guides his son to channel his gruesome passion for human vivisection in a constructive way - by killing those heinous perpetrators who are above the law or who have slipped through the cracks of justice.

A respected member of the police force, a perfect gentleman and a man with a soft spot for children, it's hard not to like Dexter. Although his drive to kill is unflinching, he struggles to emulate normal emotions he doesn't feel, and to keep up his appearance as a caring, socially responsible human being.

DEXTER is based on the compelling novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay, a South Florida native.

Channel Ten, Wiki, Official US Site, imdb

News: Fox asks 'how was the leaked Pilot?'

2008-06-21T13:41:00.004+10:00

News: Fringe

As tipped earlier the pilot of Fringe has been leaked online. In a stranger move Fox has asked fans on their thoughts on the pilot. Further convincing me that they could have been involved.

Wanted: Little Dutch Boy

HR put it succinctly: That summer rite of passage, the annual leaking of the pilots, is upon us.

Yes, the Fringe pilot has gotten out.

So, for those of you who have seen it — what’d you think?

Tags: Fringe

Or they could be attempting to gage the depth of fans who have seen it... What do you think?

News: Ex Veronica Mars Star Secures role on Heroes

2008-06-18T23:09:00.004+10:00

News: Heroes

Francis Capra who played Weevil on Veronica Mars is joining the cast of Heroes this fall and has secured a recurring role, TV Guide has reported. Capra will play "a mysterious character who turns out to be evil". The story will have him cross paths with Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia).

The role may reunite him with fellow Veronica Mars cast member Kristen Bell. Who will be returning in her role as the Elle Bishop in the upcoming third season. I'm looking forward to see both of them again on the small screen.

Source: SciFi Wire.

News: JJ Abrams Fringe Pilot Leaked

2008-06-15T22:20:00.002+10:00

We've had a few tips from readers that JJ Abram's latest television series Project entitled "Fringe" has had its pilot episode leaked online.

It didn't take much digging to confirm with many torrent search engines showing it available. An amazing 85 days before it is due to premier savvy net users are downloading and previewing the show in large numbers. At the time of posting the torrent is showing 10,000 users connected to one of the torrents alone.

Users report that the Pilot is "a little unpolished" and "the shows introduction is missing but overall the pilot lacks any Studio Water Marks or copyright messages" which normally are found on such "DVD Screeners".

Jericho fans found themselves in a similar situation when the first three episodes of season 2 found themselves online weeks before they were scheduled to air. I'm sure Fox will begin investigations into how the leak occurred. Unless it was a planned promotional stunt, hoping to sir up a fan base before the shows launch to help ensure its success. We have seen Fox focusing on increase positive fan relations of late.

(No information will be given on how to locate any copyright protected or pirated material).

News: Dollhouse Pilot Scenes to be Reshot

2008-06-14T21:57:00.004+10:00

News: Dollhouse

Quite a few Dollhouse fan sites are reporting that Fox has ordered that some scenes of the pilot episode of Joss Whedon's new television series Dollhouse be reshot.

Many could read into this as Fox continuing to medal with Joss's vision. But this may just be that Fox's plans to have less advertising during Dollhouse means that a few extra minutes are needed to fill the gaps.

Fox have also taken a step to better communicate with would be fans by starting their own blog. A welcome change, as many fans blame Fox for Firefly's cancellation.

News: Jon Voight Joins 24 Cast

2008-06-14T21:54:00.002+10:00

News: 24.

Jon Voight has signed up to play the enemy mastermind in the seventh season of 24.

Jon Voight's character will be introduced to viewers in a two-hour prequel planned to air early next year and then will continue to feature in the second half of the season.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

News: Jericho Fans Buy Ads

2008-06-13T22:06:00.003+10:00

News: Jericho

SCI FI Wire is reporting that Jericho Fans have sponsored more than 200 local advertisements on cable TV in an hope to return the show to the air.

"Fans of the twice-cancelled CBS series Jericho are continuing their campaign to bring the show back by sponsoring more than 200 local ad spots to air on cable TV stations in the Los Angeles area."

Based on what we saw last season, i would rather see the show dead. As it was clear that the production team had run out of ideas and stories. Only time will tell if the fan's efforts are in vain.

Source: SCI FI Wire.

News: Moonlight Axed

2008-05-14T12:15:00.002+10:00

Thanks for the memories, news today that Moonlight has been axed by the CBS. I personally found it a little hard to get into. But many fans have sent their OWN BLOOD to the network in hopes of having it renewed. But it appears that their efforts were in vain (pun intended).

I also read somewhere that Moonlight will end with a cliffhanger. Which is what fans enjoy so much, when their beloved show is axed AND left without a real ending. Closure, who needs it?

News: Dollhouse Granted Mid-Season Premier

2008-05-12T10:18:00.002+10:00

It would appear that Fox are going to give Dollhouse a Mid-Season Premier later this year. Which is great news for fans of Joss Whedon. With the news of Fox's cancellation of New Amsterdam fresh on my mind I hope that they will give Dollhouse a better chance at success. But Dollhouse already had a large fan base in the wings, so I don't think I need to be so concerned.

I'm told FBC has picked up Joss Whedon's new Dollhouse (20th Century Fox TV) for mid-season. Given his rabid Whedonesques, who don't take rejection well, I don't see how the network could have said no this time around.

- Posted by Nikki Finke on Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at 02:35PM.

Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily.

News: New Amsterdam Canceled

2008-05-12T09:54:00.003+10:00

The Fox network has sealed the fate of New Amsterdam and it isn't good news.

Yesterday David Manson broke the news via email to another TV Blog.

Yes. Unfortunately, I received word yesterday that Fox has officially cancelled NA. I know this will be a disappointment to the many fans who campaigned so ardently for its renewal. I can only express my gratitude for their passion and hope that perhaps some other network will let John Amsterdam live.

It is possible that another network may let John continue his search for mortality. This is a huge disappointment for me as I was a huge fan of the show. It was finally something different, not another reality show.

New Amsterdam Forever are continuing to run their renewal campaign and you can do your part in saving the show by heading over there.

When will Fox learn that they aren't going to capture an audience if they don't give a show enough air time for people to fall in love with a show's characters or stories? New Amsterdam was doomed before it even began.

Fair well John Amsterdam - it was great while it lasted.

Source: New Amsterdam Forever.

News: Connor Chronicles Renewal Confirmed

2008-04-27T22:29:00.003+10:00

Attention Sarah Connor Chronicles Fans - Your wishes have been granted with The Sarah Connor Chronicles being renewed for a second season. It may have been a close call based on the length of time spent on the decision...

I had mixed feelings about the first season. But it has been confirmed by Fox that the Connors will continue their fight against SkyNet and return to our small screens in the fall of next year.

You can read all the details over at Digital Spy & Whedon.info.

ANZAC Day - Lest We Forget

2008-04-25T17:27:00.001+10:00

They shall grow not old
As we who are left grow old
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them

Lest We Forget

News: Dollhouse starts shooting today!

2008-04-23T20:57:00.002+10:00

Joss Whedon is again going to grace our screens with his latest endeavour entitled "Dollhouse" which begins shooting today.

Eliza Dushku (Buffy [Faith], Tru Calling [Tru] is playing the lead role as Echo.

"Each is a member of a group of people known as "Actives" or "Dolls" who have had their personalities wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas, including memory, muscle memory, skills, and language, for different assignments. They're then hired out for particular jobs, crimes, fantasies, and occasional good deeds. In between tasks, they are mind-wiped into a child-like state and live in a futuristic dormitory/laboratory, a hidden facility nicknamed "The Dollhouse". The story follows Echo, who begins, in her mind-wiped state, to become self-aware."

As a huge Whedon fan I look forward to watching the series later this year!

Links: Wiki | Whedonesque

Review: PayPerPost

2008-04-23T20:15:00.007+10:00

The revolution of the internet may see the decline of newspaper circulation as the way we choose to get our news fix evolves. With Blogging coming more and more popular outlet for anyone to report on anything. Businesses are now looking for new avenues to promote their companies and products. This gives bloggers the opportunity to quite literally get paid to do what they love - blog.

payperpost is a company which has emerged to offer this to bloggers worldwide. In a simple progress you are able to sign up and once you're blog is approved you are able choose the products or companies which you choose to blog about and be rewarded in return. Approval is straight forward, you must have been blogging for a set amount of time and have been an active blogger.

Once your post has been active for 30 days you receive payment. You also have given the option to donate your earnings to charity if you so wish. You are paid direction into you PayPal account.

Everything is straight forward and well explained on the payperpost site and there is help if required. Its a great opportunity to take a more direction action to earn money from your blogging efforts.

News: New Amsterdam's Fate Uncertain

2008-04-23T17:14:00.002+10:00

At this stage there is no confirmed word weather or not New Amsterdam will see the light of day for its second season. It would appear that Fox are looking for planned story arcs before making a decision about New Amsterdam.

David Manson the Executive Producer says:

"...the ratings were only okay to marginal, amidst stiff competition, but the DVR and download numbers look pretty good."

David would like the fans to continue their campaign for renewal. He strongly believes it has an effect on the network's and their decision. The fans have three weeks to influence the decision.

You can learn about what you can do to ensure renewal. Discuss the efforts @ NewAmsterdam-Forever.com.

Source: NewAmsterdam-Forever.com.

News: Farscape Reborn as a Comic Book

2008-04-23T17:05:00.004+10:00

In what seems to be a ever growing form of continuing story telling for axed television shows. Farscape will continue flying in a new medium as a Comic Book. Announced today "Boom!" Studios have agreed upon licensing terms with The Jim Henson Company for a comic-book series based on Farscape.

We also have the upcoming webisodes to look forward to which are due to be released this year.

"It's so exciting to work with Boom! Studios on this project knowing that their team members are true fans of the show," Henson said. "Working with one of our favourite comic publishers, we know our loyal supporters will enjoy these original adventures while new audiences will have a fantastic introduction to the Farscape universe."

We'll bring you news and reviews once released!

Source: Geos.tv

News: Sarah Connor Renewed for Season Two

2008-04-20T11:11:00.002+10:00

We've just been told that Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles has been renewed for a second season. Fox is yet to confirm.

Allthough Fox declined comment, multiple sources confirm to me exclusively that Terminator : Sarah Connor Chronicles has been renewed for a second season.

Source: Whedon.info

Review: The IT Crowd: The Work Outing

2008-04-16T21:16:00.002+10:00

Season 2 / Episode 1 / "The Work Outing"

"True Comedy Genius."

Click to read review - may contain spoilers

Absolute comedy genius this week and what a great start to season two of The IT Crowd. How do Moss & Roy get themselves into such outrageous situations? When attending a gay musical with a workmate who appears to fancy Jen but a few signs point to him being homosexual. Once at the musical Moss & Roy get stage fright while going to the toilet because of the attendant. We see Roy use the disabled toilet and pull on the alarm thinking it was the flusher.

I haven't laughed this hard or long in a quite some time. Brilliant writing, quirky characters and outrageous situations had me laughing nonstop for the entire length of this episode. Comedy this funny is few and far between.

I was worried that the writers may have run out of material after season 1, but they have come back stronger than ever and have set the bar very high for the rest of the episodes.

I cannot recommend this show highly enough. This is a show that you can't afford to miss.

Summary: New Amsterdam: Season 1

2008-04-16T20:31:00.004+10:00

Summary / New Amsterdam / Season 1

"New Amsterdam started off strong with a some-what fresh idea but lacked something."

Click to read review - may contain spoilers

I really enjoyed the first few episodes of New Amsterdam, the idea was some what fresh and gave the writers had a lot to play with. We all enjoy visiting the past and seeing what was and John's 400 years gives us a lot of opportunities to do that. New Amsterdam started off really strong but fell into a rut mid season. The whole show is resting on the shoulders of one actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau who plays the lead character. The supporting cast are left in John Amsterdam's shadow with no outstanding performances.

The show lacks a strong sense of humour, which would really help pull the show together. The show is similar to Joss Whedon's "Angel" in some respects (minus the blood drinking). But at times New Amsterdam takes itself a little too seriously.

The season was cut short due to Fox and the writers strike which was another sore point for New Amsterdam. It crippled the show, not having a full run to capture an audience and left viewers brooding with a lack of closure with a story ending half way through.

Only time will tell if John Amsterdam will be able to continue his quest to find his one true love and gain mortality... If we hear the news either way we will let you know.

Review: New Amsterdam: Love Hurts

2008-04-16T20:18:00.003+10:00

Season 1 / Episode 8 / "Love Hurts"

"Just another episode, what happened to season final?"

Click to read review - may contain spoilers

After discovering last week that this was going to be the final episode I had my hopes up for something worthy of a season finale. I find myself sorely disappointed, this episode was just another normal week in John's life, nothing extraordinary. But I think we have Fox and the writers strike to blame. As I believe that 13 episodes were ordered but the rest were canceled after episode 8. So this would explain why things were left so 'open'.

Again we get a peek at John's darker side, good to see that he hasn't used his powers for good for his entire life. His play fight with his captain was predictable, but really what got my back up was the fact that the owner of "Soulmates" couldn't smell the difference between scotch and apple juice. What this show is missing is a little streak of comedy...

There is no confirmed word if New Amsterdam will be given a green light for season two. Its disappointing that the shows creators didn't get a chance to play out their ideas for a whole 13 episode run. I really hope they had grander ideas than what we have seen so far.

The closing scene is true to form, only an immortal would walk in the middle of a New York City street...

Rant: Skins: Season 3: What we Know so far

2008-04-16T02:25:00.002+10:00

There is very limited information about Season 3 of Skins as it is only in the early stages of planning. The producers are current holding auditions to find new cast members in the UK. As the previous cast have been axed and will be replaced every two years.

But as previously tipped: Jamie Brittain has informed us that the third season will definitely include Effy (Tony's sister).

He has also said:

"...that the new cast will be quite different from the original cast, but people may see some similarities..."

The season will also centre around a character in which he describes as "A nasty piece of work". A character from eastern Europe will take centre stage and in a interesting story arc a set of twins.

The producers of Skins are hoping to capture a new generation of Skins fans and keep the following they have built up so far. Its set to air in early 2009. We'll keep you informed.