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Elsa and Anna from “Frozen” appear on “Once Upon a Time” season premiere

September 23, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Fans of last year’s animated smash-hit Frozen will get to see an imagining of what that film’s two heroines look like in live-action when the characters of Elsa and Anna appear on the season premiere of Once Upon a Time, Sept. 28 on ABC. Georgina Haig guest-stars as Elsa, Elizabeth Lail plays Anna, and both actresses do indeed look like their animated counterparts, as they meld in with the other fairy-tale characters of the show. In addition to being creatively interesting, it’s certainly a bit of synergy, as well, with the characters of a hit Disney film crossing over to […]

Strike Back Season 4 resumes production; Michelle Yeoh among new cast members

September 22, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Cinemax action-drama series Strike Back recently resumed production on Season 4 (its final season) in Europe, the network said today. The show’s production had been on hiatus to allow star Sullivan Stapleton the chance to recuperate from a non-set-related injury sustained earlier this year. Production on Strike Back Season 4 will continue through the fall, with additional production in Thailand, according to Cinemax. In the release about the restarting of production, Cinemax also mentioned that several new cast members are now on board, including Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II), Dustin Clare (the Spartacus series), Will Yun Lee […]

Have you seen the promo clips? Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2

September 19, 2014 Gerry Strauss

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 2 returns on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9pm ET on ABC. ABC released a two-minute clip of the season premiere, titled “Shadows” earlier this week, as well as, the following clip titled “Skye’s Assignment.” Here’s a give a quick breakdown of where we left off and where we are heading for Season 2 of the popular drama. Where We Left Off: The first season was a mixed bag, especially for the uber-critical comic book fan. After a slow start while setting up the show’s premise — about a ragtag subgroup of a much larger government […]

CBS’ New Drama “Scorpion” Stings And Sizzles

September 17, 2014 Kellie Freeze

Inspired by a true story, Scorpion is a bright, high-octane drama about an eccentric hacker (Elyes Gabel) who forms a network of super-geniuses to act as the last line of defense against threats facing the modern world. “You’re essentially looking at the creation and story of a group of people who really exist today who help the government and high-powered Fortune 500 companies to solve problems,” says Katherine McPhee, who plays a waitress and single mother who helps the team interact with the everyday world in exchange for help in understanding her isolated and brilliant son. Because while the […]

Madam Secretary on CBS: Tea Leoni returns to TV!

September 14, 2014 Lori Acken

Madam Secretary CBS Premieres: Sept. 21 Airs: Sundays at 8pm Who’s In It? Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth The Naked Truth’s Leoni returns to series television after a 16-year absence, playing Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst turned college professor (and a married mom) who unexpectedly rises to the role of U.S. secretary of state, in this drama co-executive produced by Morgan Freeman and Judging Amy’s Barbara Hall. “I’ve always really enjoyed a fish out of water — a lively fish out of water — and by about page 2 of the script, I knew that’s what this was going […]

Syfy goes to zombie camp with The Asylum’s Z Nation

September 12, 2014 Lori Acken

Z Nation Syfy Premieres: Sept. 12 Airs: Fridays at 10pm ET/PT If you are heading into tonight’s premiere of Syfy’s Z Nation wondering who in their right mind would attempt a zombie show at the zenith of The Walking Dead’s popularity— uh, well, the Sharknado guys, that’s who. This is important information for several reasons. For one, it gives us e’er faithful Dead fans — and I am Activities Director of that camp around here — permission to tune in and blame it on curiosity about that pedigree. And for two, it also gives us permission to not be entirely […]

Holy origin story, Batman!: FOX’s “Gotham” tops 2014 TV dramas

September 11, 2014 Ryan Berenz

FOX’s stylish crime series Gotham is more than just a Batman origin saga — it’s the story of rookie detective James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and his struggle against the tide of crime and corruption that threatens to consume Gotham City. It’s also the story of how The Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor), The Riddler (Cory Michael Smith), Catwoman (Camren Bicondova) and others emerged as criminal masterminds. Donal Logue and Jada Pinkett Smith also star. ALSO SEE: Fall TV Preview 2014 new shows by genre Gotham FOX Premieres: Sept. 22 Airs: Mondays at 8pm ET/PT Who’s In It? Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, […]

The Affair: Showtime’s irresistible drama puts infidelity in complex perspective

September 10, 2014 Lori Acken

The Affair Showtime Premieres: Oct. 19 Airs: Sundays at 10pm Who’s In It? Maura Tierney, Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Joshua Jackson (below) If you’ve ever shared a long-ago memory with a friend and discovered you each recall the same event in vastly different ways, you’ll recognize the fragile skeleton on which this exquisite drama — from House of Cards executive producer Sarah Treem — is built. At its most basic, The Affair tracks the cause and effect of an extramarital affair between author/schoolteacher Noah (The Wire’s West) and throaty-voiced, sleepy-eyed waitress Alison (a stunning Wilson) — a relationship that somehow […]

The Mysteries of Laura star Debra Messing: “Laura would never be wearing heels!”

September 9, 2014 Lori Acken

She gained fame as goofy-glam decorator Grace Adler on NBC’s long-running Will & Grace, then turned earnest as lyricist Julia Houston in the network’s ill-fated Smash. Now, flame-haired funny woman Debra Messing is smashing in a role that hits closer to home. The divorced mother of preteen son Roman stars as frazzled soon-to-be-a-single-mom Detective Laura Diamond in the Peacock’s new dramedy The Mysteries of Laura, which premieres Wednesday, Sept. 17 after the America’s Got Talent finale. The series, created by Jeff Rake (Private Practice, Boston Legal), boasts a Castle-meets-Moonlighting feel, blending soapy murder mysteries with comical — and sometimes poignant […]

Jane The Virgin: New dramedy from The CW takes a fresh look at family

September 9, 2014 StayTuned Staff

Jane the Virgin The CW Premieres: Oct. 13 Airs: Mondays at 9pm Who’s In It? Gina Rodriguez, Justin Baldoni, Brett Dier The CW is straying from its familiar supernatural and superhero shows by bringing the new dramedy Jane the Virgin into the mix. Jane centers on an ambitious, virginal young woman (Gina Rodriguez) who gets accidentally artificially inseminated with what turns out to be her boss’ child while at the doctor for a regular checkup. Based on a Venezuelan telenovela, The CW’s version puts its own spin on the original to make it more adaptable to an American audience. Explains […]