Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Penny Dreadful Season 2 a “make-or-break season,” says John Logan

May 1, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

“It is our make-or-break season, and we’re going for it.” So said John Logan, creator and executive producer of Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, at a press conference for the show’s second season earlier this year. The Victorian era thriller, featuring some of literature’s greatest supernatural characters, finds Vanessa (Eva Green) and Ethan (Josh Hartnett) forming a deeper bond as the group — including Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton), Dr. Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway) and Sembene (Danny Sapani) — unites to banish evil forces. Meanwhile, Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney), The Creature (Rory Kinnear) and Brona (Billie Piper) are all waging battles of their own. […]

What’s new on Hulu: May 2015

April 30, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

You may have heard the big news yesterday that Seinfeld will start streaming exclusively on Hulu in June. In the meantime, here are the movies and shows that are new on Hulu in May for your streaming enjoyment. Available May 1 Backstrom Season 1 Finale (FOX) Antitrust (2001) Barbershop (2002) Beauty Shop (2005) The Birdcage (1996) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Death at a Funeral (2007) Bleach (English Dub) Season 22 (Adult Swim) No, You Shut Up! Seasons 1-3 (Fusion) Available May 2 Mistresses Season 2 Premiere (ABC) Auction Hunters Season 6 Premiere (Spike) Available May 4 The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Finale (FOX) Available May […]

What’s new on Netflix: May 2015

April 29, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Here’s a rundown of what you can start streaming on Netflix, and what will be ending its streaming on the service, in May 2015. Descriptive info from Netflix. NETFLIX ORIGINALS Grace and Frankie (Available May 8) — In Grace and Frankie (pictured above), Jane Fonda (“Grace”) and Lily Tomlin (“Frankie”) star as two women whose lives are suddenly turned upside down when their husbands reveal they are gay and leave them for each other. Both sparring partners and partners-in-crime, they form an unlikely bond to face an uncertain future together and discover a new definition of “family,” with laughter, tears and plenty of mood enhancers […]

2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards: date, time, channel, performers

April 29, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

The 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards will air live on Telemundo April 30 at 7pm ET, from Miami. Actress and TV host Gaby Espino, and Mexican singer and actor Pedro Fernandez, will co-host the event. NBC Universo (formerly mun2) will air a live simulcast of the awards. Prior to its simulcast of the ceremony starting at 8pm ET, NBC Universo will air Premios Billboard: All Access, an hourlong behind-the-scenes look at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, at 7pm. Topping this year’s finalists are Romeo Santos (21 entries), Enrique Iglesias (19), J Balvin (12), Marc Anthony (7), Drake (7), Descemer Bueno (6), […]

“Seinfeld” to stream exclusively on Hulu

April 29, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

At its upfront presentation today, Hulu announced that it has acquired exclusive SVOD rights to all episodes of the classic sitcom Seinfeld. Jerry Seinfeld himself was present at the announcement. Every episode will be available for Hulu subscribers to stream this June. UPDATE 5/20/15: Hulu announced the series will be available June 24. “There’s no question that Seinfeld has played a major role in TV history, which is why we cannot wait to make all episodes of the series available to stream for the first time ever on Hulu. Whether you are an existing fan who just wants to relive your favorite moments […]

Former “Special Ops Mission” star Wil Willis returns in new History competition series

April 27, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Former Army Ranger and decorated Air Force para-rescue specialist Wil Willis, who previously gained fame on TV through the series Special Ops Mission and Triggers on the former Military Channel, will return in a new competition series debuting this summer on History. Called Forged in Fire, the program will feature world-class bladesmiths re-creating many of history’s most iconic edged weapons, from the Japanese katana to the medieval broadsword and ancient throwing blades like the Chakram. More from History: “In each episode, four master bladesmiths will put their skills and reputations on the line, trying to avoid elimination while using traditional and state-of-the-art tools and machinery […]

Your guide to season finales 2015

April 27, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Here’s a rundown of when your favorite shows will be airing their season (or series) finales in 2015. Not all dates have been announced yet; check back for updates. Shows are listed alphabetically. The Amazing Race (CBS), May 15 America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC), May 17 American Crime (ABC), May 14 American Idol (FOX), May 12 & 13 Arrow (The CW), May 13 Backstrom (FOX), April 30 Bates Motel (A&E), May 11 Battle Creek (CBS), May 24 The Big Bang Theory (CBS), May 7 Big Time in Hollywood, FL (Comedy Central), May 27 Bitten (Syfy), June 5 black-ish (ABC), May 20 The Blacklist […]

Watch: President Obama and Cecily Strong speak at 2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

April 26, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

President Barack Obama and Saturday Night Live cast member Cecily Strong offered up some nice zingers at last night’s 2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD). The annual fete gathers beltway reporters and the president, along with a celebrity host (Cecily Strong this year), to party and listen to the speakers roast themselves and others. President Obama, keeping with the current thinking that he — now in his second and final term — has “no fucks left to give,” demonstrated that even more so last night with his comments, which were aimed at just about everyone. As he usually has done […]

E! documentary series will follow Bruce Jenner’s life as a transgender woman

April 25, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Note: An E! release confirmed that at this time, Bruce Jenner is choosing to not live publicly in the media as a woman. He is referred to as Bruce Jenner, and with male pronouns, in the network release, and this post will follow suit. If you were one of the 17 million viewers who tuned in to Diane Sawyer’s interview with Bruce Jenner last night on ABC’s 20/20 (pictured), you’re likely to be interested in following more of the Jenner story. You’ll be able to do so when an as-yet-untitled documentary series about Bruce Jenner living his life as a […]

“Clinton Cash” author to appear on FOX News Hillary Clinton special

April 24, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Peter Schweizer’s upcoming book Clinton Cash trended on Twitter earlier this week, creating a buzz because, according to Schweizer, the book lays out, in his words, “a pattern of financial transactions involving the Clintons that occurred contemporaneous with favorable U.S. policy decisions benefiting those providing the funds.” Schweizer will appear in an exclusive interview during an hourlong FOX News special called FOX News Reporting: The Tangled Clinton Web, premiering April 24 at 10pm ET on FNC. More from FOX News Channel on The Tangled Clinton Web: “Anchored by FNC’s Bret Baier, the program will examine the political careers of former President of the United States […]