Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

THE FEARFUL FIVE! #3

October 3, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Continuing our monthlong celebration of Halloween with various scary movie and TV-related lists. Check out our online movie database at staytunedmag.com to see if any of these or other scary titles are on this month. KEEP ’EM IN THE BOX: TOP 5 SCARIEST MOVIE DOLLS & DUMMIES No matter how nice a doll may look, there’s still just something about it that’s a little too creepy, too lifelike, almost as if it may, in fact, spring to life. As movies show us, sometimes these plastic creations do. And despite what their pre-programmed voices may tell us when we pull their […]

THE FEARFUL FIVE! #2

October 2, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Continuing our monthlong celebration of Halloween with various scary movie and TV-related lists. Check out our online movie database at staytunedmag.com to see if any of these or other scary titles are on this month. SUSPENSION OF BELIEF: TOP 5 LAMEST MOVIE MONSTERS We’ll give you a rest from true terror for a little bit, as it’s doubtful that the following monsters would scare anyone over the age of 2. Just be careful not to die laughing: 5. The walking tree-stumpy thing in From Hell It Came (1957) Well, technically it’s a “tobonga,” a murdered South Seas prince reanimated in […]

THE FEARFUL FIVE! #1

October 1, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today we begin our monthlong “Fearful Five” feature. Throughout October, we will post lists devoted to various scary movie and TV topics to help you get the most enjoyment out of this spooky Halloween season. Many of the titles referenced will be on TV this month (check out the online movie database at staytunedmag.com to find out if and when), others you will have to seek out on your own. Where available, we’ve included video clips of the titles to give you a terrifying taste of what to expect from each (Note: Videos may contain disturbing images and language.) So […]

Wild, Wild World of Animals: September 2008

September 3, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted by RabbitEars Some programs of note for you animal lovers: Animal Witness — Animal Planet, Wednesdays beginning Sept. 3 at 9pm ET/PT. What if animals could testify to a crime? Thanks to dogged detective work and modern forensic science, they can. This new half-hour documentary series showcases amazing stories of animals helping investigators and forensic scientists solve high-stakes criminal cases. Each case unfolds through the unique perspective of the animal involved, whether it’s a cat, dog, bird, deer, or tiger. Keen-eyed detectives and scientists on the cutting edge of veterinary forensics will provide a voice for these powerful-but all […]

Wild, Wild World of Animals: August 2008

August 1, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted By RabbitEars This month’s programming that may be of interest to you animal lovers: Rolex Grand Prix of Show Jumping — Animal Planet, Aug. 2. This prestigious event is the last chance for U.S. athletes and horses to make the U.S. Olympic Show Jumping team, which will be announced at the conclusion. A crowd of 35,000 spectators, as well as many top international riders, adds to the tension. Puppy Games 2008 — Animal Planet, Aug. 8. We’ve seen them run and tackle in the popular Puppy Bowl, and now more cuddly canines are taking part in different athletic endeavors […]

“DVR-Proof” “CSI” Season Sans Petersen; Other CBS Notes

July 18, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted by RabbitEars This morning at CBS’ executive session at TCA, Nina Tassler, president of entertainment at the network, addressed a few questions about their upcoming season. Of note regarding C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation, one of the net’s most successful shows, is the departure this season of star William Petersen after the 10th episode. Who’s replacing him?

Who’s Running This Show?

July 17, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted by RabbitEars During the always interesting and high-energy ABC Show Runners panel this afternoon at TCA (a very popular and successful panel begun last year), several of the network’s driving forces behind its top shows were on hand to divulge (or not) secrets to the upcoming season. On the panel were Greg Berlanti, executive producer and co-creator of Eli Stone, and executive producer of Brothers & Sisters and Dirty Sexy Money; Marc Cherry, creator and executive producer of Desperate Housewives; Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, executive producers of Lost; Silvio Horta, executive producer of Ugly Betty; and Shonda Rhimes, […]

Raimi Back in Syndication

July 17, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted by RabbitEars Sam Raimi (Spider-Man) and the team that helped him make the syndicated hits Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess is back in the national syndication game, this time producing a series based on Terry Goodkind’s fantasy bestseller Wizard’s First Rule. As with the other two series, this one features the rugged and beautiful New Zealand landscape as its filming backdrop in the story of a woodsman who discovers his own magical powers and must use them to stop a tyrant from unleashing an ancient evil. Wizard’s First Rule has been cleared to air in 95% […]

Family’s Affairs

July 17, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted by RabbitEars ABC Family held its TCA presentation this morning, with a few notable announcements: * The Secret Life of the American Teenager, an immediate hit for the network after premiering just two weeks ago (it debuted to the network’s highest original series telecast ever), has already been renewed for thirteen additional episodes. One of these new episodes will air in September, while the remaining 12 will hit the airwaves in January. * Greek returns for another season Aug. 26. As it returns, spring break is over, and the gang returns to campus to complete their school year. * […]

So You Think You Can Dance? Think Again

July 17, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted by RabbitEars I guess I’m not like a lot of people in this country in that I have no delusions about my abilities in various endeavors requiring physical creative talent, most notably singing and dancing. Frankly, I have none in those categories. This has saved me much humiliation in the form of futile auditions for the likes of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars. Not so with many other people, who do overestimate their talents and throw themselves to the wolves (or the Cowells; same difference) in an effort to get famous, and seem genuinely shocked when faced […]