Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

“It’s just so ridiculous that it’s funny”: David Hasselhoff talks about the out-of-this-world “Sharknado 3”

June 2, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Recently, I hassled The Hoff a bit for an interview about the upcoming Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Syfy’s third entry in its pop-culture-hit movie franchise, premiering July 22. When David Hasselhoff joined the cast, it continued its expansion to include a large number of celebrity appearances, along with Bo Derek, Mark Cuban, Ann Coulter and others. It was probably fitting that Hasselhoff signed on to appear in Sharknado 3. He had already appeared in another purposely cheesy killer fish movie, 2012’s Piranha 3DD, and the actor referred to that title a few times in our interview as he explained why these types […]

2015 Critics Choice Television Awards – Date, channel, nominations, more

May 31, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance, pictured) hosts the 2015 Critics Choice Television Awards, which air on A&E May 31, live at 8pm ET. The Critics Choice Television Awards will honor programs and performances that aired between June 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015. (except for the Most Exciting New Series category, which honors series premiering after May 1, 2015, including any announced summer, fall or winter premieres). HBO leads the networks with 27 Critics Choice Television Awards nominations. Justified and Olive Kitteridge are tied for the most series nominations with five apiece. Presenters include CCTA nominees Johnny Galecki, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson […]

HBO airs 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

May 30, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

HBO will once again be airing the induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the 30th annual ceremony, airs May 30 at 8pm ET/PT on the network, in a two-hour special of the event recorded on April 18. 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Inductees and Performances Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (pictured above) Induction: Miley Cyrus Performance: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform “Bad Reputation.” Dave Grohl then joins to perform “Cherry Bomb.” Tommy James with Miley Cyrus then join to perform “Crimson and […]

“Treetop Cat Rescue”: Animal Planet series follows duo who save treed felines

May 29, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

If you live in Washington state, home of some of the largest trees in the country, and your cat ends up in one of those trees, who do you call? If the trees are too tall for your local fire department to help with, and if Superman isn’t around, how can poor kitty ever get back down to the ground? Turns out that expert tree climbers and cat communication experts Shaun Sears and Tom Otto are on the case, and a new Animal Planet series, Treetop Cat Rescue, chronicles their adventures in trying to rescue frenzied felines from the canopy. More from Animal Planet: […]

Aquarius two-hour premiere: Summer of Love begins to get dark

May 29, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

While interesting, NBC’s new drama Aquarius doesn’t exactly break new ground. In fact, the only original thing about it might be its distribution plan. Following last night’s two-hour premiere, all 13 episodes of the show are now available for binge-watching at NBC.com and other VOD platforms. “With Aquarius we have the opportunity to push some new boundaries to give our audience something no broadcast network has done before,” said NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt. “We are fully aware how audiences want to consume multiple episodes of new television series faster and at their own discretion, and we’re excited to offer our viewers […]

“Meerkat Manor” returning (sort of)

May 27, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Animal Planet’s cute “docu-soap” hit from about a decade back, Meerkat Manor, is being packaged with reversioned footage from the first two seasons and a new narrator for two 90-minute specials debuting on sister network Discovery Family Channel in June. Meerkat Manor: The Monarchy Begins, and Meerkat Manor: The Monarchy Under Attack will air June 2 and 9, respectively. As you can tell from the photo above, the repackaging is inspired by Downton Abbey, as new narrator Rupert Graves explains the drama in the “Whiskers Mob” of meerkats that became viewer favorites (hopefully the post-Edwardian garb will not be CGIed onto the real meerkats). […]

What’s new on Hulu June 2015

May 27, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

At long last, all seasons of Seinfeld will be available for streaming. That’s just part of what’s new on Hulu June 2015. Available June 1 Aquarius (Season 1) (NBC) Golan the Insatiable: Series Premiere (FOX) The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived (2015) Ana Maria in Novela Land (2015) Sex Ed (2014) Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Theater of Fear AKA Midnight Horror Show (2014) The Pirate (2014) Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) Charlie Bartlett (2007) The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Rock-A-Doodle (1991) Boogie (2009) Available June 2 So You Think You Can Dance: Season 12 Premiere (FOX) 1915: The Movie […]

What’s New on Netflix June 2015

May 26, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

The biggies that are streaming new on Netflix June 2015 are the new sci-fi drama Sense8, and the return of the hit comedy Orange Is the New Black. Here’s when to look for them, as well as other streaming premieres, along with some titles that are departing from the streaming service this month. Descriptive info from Netflix. NETFLIX ORIGINALS Sense8 (Available June 5, pictured above) — Sense8 is centered around eight characters that live in different cities around the world who experience a violent vision, and soon find themselves mentally connected by this experience. They are suddenly able to see and talk to […]

Memorial Day 2015 TV programming

May 22, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Memorial Day 2015 in the United States is Monday, May 25. As always, there will be plenty of programming on this day, and over the four-day weekend, related to the holiday. Here is some of the notable Memorial Day 2015 TV programming. All times Eastern. Salute to Sacrifice programming event — May 22-25 on American Heroes Channel (AHC). This Memorial Day weekend, join AHC in giving thanks to our fallen soldiers with SALUTE TO SACRIFICE, a four-day programming event that honors our veterans and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. SALUTE TO SACRIFICE culminates on Memorial Day, Monday, May […]

Interview: Grey Damon of NBC’s “Aquarius”

May 21, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Although infamous cult leader Charles Manson initiates the events of the new historical fiction series Aquarius, he at times is almost relegated to the background in the midst of other cases and events, though you can always sense his lurking presence as the Summer of Love begins its descent into the darkness that ended the 1960s. “[Manson]’s sort of this symbol, more or less, of the change that was happening,” says costar Grey Damon, who plays young undercover cop Brian Shafe. Shafe is teamed with veteran homicide detective Sam Hodiak (David Duchovny, who also is an executive producer) to find […]