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Ripper Street Season 2 returns to BBC America Saturday

February 21, 2014 StayTuned Staff

BBC America’s Ripper Street Season 2 returns this Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10pm ET/PT with eight new episodes. This season finds the Metropolitan Police’s H Division battling new evils that threaten to disrupt the delicate peace struck at the end of Season 1. All the same characters are back, but the pairings have changed. It’s still 2-2-1, but this season, the “1” is Inspector Reid (Matthew MacFadyen, pictured). Joining the cast for Season 2 of Ripper Street is David Costabile (Breaking Bad), Damien Molony (Being Human), Joseph Malwe (Game of Thrones) and Leanne Best (Wire in the Blood). Season 2 […]

Favorite “Vikings” son: Alexander Ludwig talks about joining the History drama in Season 2

February 20, 2014 StayTuned Staff

Alexander Ludwig is a young, strong, imposing-looking guy. Look no further than his role as Cato in the first Hunger Games movie for proof. But even Ludwig was nervous stepping into the big, bad world that is Vikings. The 21-year-old Vancouver native nabbed the plum role of Bjorn, the tempestuous teenage son of the mighty Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), as the History drama kicks off its second season Feb. 27. While Ludwig says he was excited to take on the project, he was nervous because not only was it his first TV series, but he was also jumping in after […]

The Walking Dead recap Season 4 episode 10 ‘Inmates’: So good to see you again!

February 17, 2014 Lori Acken

After last week’s slow dance with Rick, Carl and Michonne, post prison collapse, the fates of the rest of The Walking Dead prison crew (plus one) were revealed on last night’s shock-and-awe episode, ‘Inmates’. And surprises came equally fast and furious. But I have to say this right out of the gate — in the case of some of the episode’s biggest reveals, a little more show and less tell, perhaps over the span of one additional expository episode, would have made for a much deeper emotional wallop, even if they will be fleshed out in future outings. Show me […]

Downton Abbey Season 5 casting news announced

February 14, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Carnival Films and MASTERPIECE on PBS have announced new cast members who will be joining Downton Abbey Season 5. Richard E. Grant (no stranger to this type of period drama, having starred in the film Gosford Park, also written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes), will join the cast as Simon Bricker, who visits Downton Abbey as a guest of the Granthams. Anna Chancellor (The Hour, Four Weddings and a Funeral) will join in a guest role, playing Lady Anstruther. Rade Sherbedgia (24) will play a Russian refugee. The announcement also said that returning guest cast member Dame Harriet Walter […]

Lifetime salutes Army Wives with upcoming two-hour special

February 12, 2014 Lori Acken

Hail and farewell, Army Wives. Lifetime announced today that it will salute the legacy of its longest-running series to date with a special two-hour retrospective that will premiere Sunday, March 16 at 9pm ET/PT. Army Wives: A Final Salute will reunite original cast members, including Kim Delaney, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh, Wendy Davis, Sterling K. Brown, Brian McNamara, Terry Serpico, Drew Fuller and Jeremy Davidson, for fresh interviews and personal insights on their characters, the series and its impact. Army Wives executive producer Jeff Melvoin and author Tanya Biank, who penned the book Army Wives: The Unwritten Code of Military […]

The Walking Dead recap Season 4 episode 9: “After”

February 10, 2014 Lori Acken

The Walking Dead Season 4 midseaon premiere, which debuted last night, is aptly titled “After” — and, as it implies, the Robert-Kirkman-penned, Greg-Nicotero-directed episode dives right into the post-prison travails of the survivors. Beginning with Rick, Carl and Michonne. • RELATED: Channel Guide talks The Walking Dead Season 4B with Greg Nicotero! “After” opens at the smoking, walker-infested remains of the prison, from which everyone has fled but Michonne. Could it that be our brave woman-warrior — who, not so long ago, could barely even tolerate Andrea’s company — is having the toughest time leaving the first home and family she […]

Da Vinci’s Demons Season 2 key art released

February 6, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today STARZ released the official image of the key art for Da Vinci’s Demons Season 2, along with a live-action video version of the art. Playing off the myth of Icarus, who paid dearly for trying to fly too close to the sun, the art showcases a freefalling Leonardo da Vinci (Tom Riley) as he strives to reach new heights, as Icarus did. According to a STARZ release, the Icarus story will be a metaphor for da Vinci’s journey in Season 2, as he continues to put himself and those he loves in danger in his quest for truth and […]

Keri Russell talks about The Americans Season 2

February 5, 2014 StayTuned Staff

It’s a cold, wintry December day in New York, and Keri Russell has a short break between filming scenes for The Americans. Though she’s now sitting in a heated van, there’s still a slight shiver in her voice as she explains what’s in store for Season 2 of the Cold War drama, which set network ratings records for FX during its Emmy-nominated debut last year. The Americans Season 2 begins Feb. 26. “I think the main difference is last year when we started, Elizabeth wasn’t really even engaged in the marriage,” she says of her character. “It was questionable how […]

Black History Month 2014 TV programming

January 30, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Here is some of the notable TV programming airing in recognition of Black History Month 2014. All times are Eastern; please check back for updates and additions. PBS Black Culture Connection (BCC) — Ongoing. Along with its on-air programming commemorating Black History Month 2014, PBS.org offers the BCC online extension, featuring black films, stories and discussion. It’s a digital partnership with the Because of Them, We Can campaign, which aims to educate and connect a new generation to heroes who paved the way. Black History Month on BIO.com — Ongoing. BIO.com has a number of videos on its site celebrating […]

American Horror Story Coven season finale recap

January 29, 2014 StayTuned Staff

In the American Horror Story Coven season finale, you’d expect things to be wrapped up with a nice little bow. It opens with a Stevie Nicks’ tune (“Seven Wonders,” to be exact, tying in with the episode title of “The Seven Wonders”) and everyone is preparing for the final tradition. Myrtle announces that instead of starting with the easiest of the Seven Wonders, they’re going to start with the most difficult, as she passes around some caviar. In the beginning it is all fun and games, until Madison’s bitch side rears its ugly head, and the result is ugly. She’s […]