The regular season is over but there is lots of summer fun to report in Sci-Fi TV this week, with news and previews on summer shows Warehouse 13, Eureka, True Blood, Doctor Who, Futurama, and more. Plus there is news for farther down the road, including the return of Torchwood and news on the Star Wars comedy. We even have another Lost update. All that plus the latest television ratings, casting bites and new images and video previews, including Game of Thrones.
GENRE TV NEWS – Summer Shows
Tahir cast in Warehouse 13 + previews
Faran Tahir (Captain Robau in Star Trek) has been cast in at least two episodes of "Warehouse 13". EW reports that Tahir will play Adwin Kosan, "one of the mysterious and powerful Regents tasked with keeping the Warehouse safe. Adwin, who arrives to handle an escalating crisis, makes a shocking pronouncement that threatens to tear apart the team."
Warehouse 13 returns in July, here are the titles for the first four episodes of season two: "Time Will Tell" (7/6/2010), "Mild Mannered" (7/13/2010), "Beyond Our Control" (7/20/2010) and "Age Before Beauty" (7/27/2010)… [SpoilerTV]
First look at Jewel Staite [SCI FI Wire]
Promo [Syfy]
Watch another promo here
Eureka returns July 9th
Syfy’s other retuning show, Eureka, premieres its fourth season on July 9th. Here are the titles for the first five episodes: "Founder’s Day", "A New World", "All the Rage", "The Story of 02" and "Crossing Over". And a cast image and season four promo:
Season four promo [YouTube]
Watch two more promos (including Warehouse 13) here and here
Doctor Who: Why Eccleston left + more news and previews
Christopher Eccleston reveals that he left the show because he "didn’t enjoy the environment and the culture that we, the cast and crew, had to work in." Eccleston, however, remains pleased with the work they did: "But the most important thing is that I did it, not that I left. I really feel that, because it kind of broke the mould and it helped to reinvent it. I’m very proud of it." [BBC]. Here are more "Doctor Who" bites:
- There have been over 500,000 downloads of the new "Doctor Who: The Adventure Game", "City of the Daleks" in its first two weeks of release… [MCV via The Doctor Who News Page]
- …The second installment of "Doctor Who: The Adventure Game" will be released this Tuesday, June 21. [The Doctor Who News Page]
- …Here’s the synopsis for the season finale of "Doctor Who" – "The Big Bang": "The Doctor is gone, the Tardis has been destroyed, and the universe is collapsing. The only hope for all reality is a little girl who still believes in stars." [Blogtor Who]
- Be sure to check below for the latest "Doctor Who" ratings news.
Promotional stills for episode 5×11 – "The Lodger" [more at Den of Geek]
Introduction to "The Lodger" by guest star James Corden [Blogtor Who]
Watch a set tour and interview with Corden here
Four clips from "The Lodger" [Blogtor Who]
The Big Questions: 10 – Matt Smith and James Corden [Blogtor Who]
Watch #11 featuring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan [YouTube via Blogtor Who]
Promotional stills for episode 5×12 – "The Pandorica Opens" [more at Bleeding Cool]
Promo for "The Pandorica Opens" [Blogtor Who]
Watch two more promos here and here
Sneak peek at "The Pandorica Opens" [YouTube / Blogtor Who]
Introduction to "The Pandorica Opens" by Karen Gillan [YouTube]
Interview with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan [YouTube / Blogtor Who]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Daleks [YouTube]
True Blood: Could run as long as the books + previews & details
Alan Ball, creator of the hugely successful — click here for ratings info for the season premiere — HBO series "True Blood", says that because of the show’s supernatural element and source material, it has the potential to run for several more seasons [Fancast]:
"I know Charlaine [Harris] just published her tenth book as she has plans for at least three more. I think it could run as long as [the books] run."
Since the 4th of July falls on a Sunday this year, "True Blood" will be on hiatus that week. HBO has released descriptions for the three episodes set to air this July:
Episode #28: “9 Crimes”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 11 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: July 11 (11:30 p.m.), 13 (11:30 p.m.), 14 (10:00 p.m.), 17 (11:45 p.m.) and 28 (8:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: July 12 (8:00 p.m.), 15 (10:00 p.m.), 16 (11:00 p.m.) and 18 (11:30 a.m.)
Sookie (Anna Paquin) joins Alcide (Joe Manganiello) at a raucous engagement party for Debbie Pelt (Brit Morgan), his former fiancée; Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) is given a deadline to locate Bill (Stephen Moyer); Andy (Chris Bauer) gets a promotion and draws Jason’s (Ryan Kwanten) attention; Franklin (James Frain) takes Tara (Rutina Wesley) on a road trip; Arlene (Carrie Preston) is irked by Jessica’s (Deborah Ann Woll) arrival at Merlotte’s; Sam (Sam Trammell) brokers a deal with Tommy (Marshall Allman) and his parents, Melinda (J. Smith Cameron) and Joe Lee (Cooper Huckabee); Bill “procures” dinner for Russell (Denis O’Hare) and Lorena (Mariana Klaveno).
Written by Kate Barnow & Elisabeth R. Finch; directed by David Petrarca.
Episode #29: “Trouble”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: July 18 (11:30 p.m.), 20 (11:30 p.m.), 21 (10:00 p.m.), 24 (10:00 p.m.) and 28 (9:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: July 19 (8:00 p.m.), 22 (10:00 p.m.), 23 (12:45 a.m.) and 25 (2:00 p.m.)
Alcide and Sookie turn to an alpha-wolf “packmaster” for advice on dealing with Russell’s minions; Tara considers a proposal from Franklin, who’s completed his mission for Russell; Joe Lee breaks his promise to Sam and Tommy; Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) learns the meaning of patience from Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), his mother’s (Alfre Woodard) orderly; Jason meets his match in the mysterious girl Crystal (Lindsay Pulsipher); an heirloom reminds Eric of his past and his ongoing thirst for vengeance.
Written by Nancy Oliver; directed by Scott Winant.
Episode #30: “I Got a Right to Sing the Blues”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: July 25 (11:30 p.m.), 27 (11:30 p.m.), 28 (10:00 p.m.), 30 (10:30 p.m.) and 31 (9:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: July 26 (8:00 p.m.), 29 (10:00 p.m.) and 30 (11:55 p.m.)
Spurned by Eric, Sookie fears the worst for Bill, whose fate now lies in Lorena’s hands; fueled by a night of bloody passion, Tara executes a desperate plan to stave off Franklin’s advances; in Bon Temps, Tommy finds it difficult to leave the family nest; Jessica puts Pam’s teachings into practice; Jason’s romance with Crystal hits a snag, as does Lafayette’s with Jesus; after revealing his master plan to Eric, Russell visits Louisiana to put it into action.
Written by Alan Ball; directed by Michael Lehmann.
Check out interviews with "True Blood" castmembers Dennis O’Hare, Grant Bowler, Brit Morgan, Mariana Klaveno, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Nelsan Ellis and Kristin Bauer at IGN and with Franklin Mott at TV Guide.
Post Mortem: Episode 3×01 – "Bad Blood" [YouTube]
Promo for episode 3×02 – "Beautifully Broken" [YouTube]
"Oh Sookie" music video by Snoop Dogg [YouTube]
Ultimate Fan Experience Q&A [HBO]
PREVIEWS – Summer Shows
Futurama (premieres June 24th on Comedy Central)
Season six storyboards [more at Comedy Central]
Haven (premieres July 6th on Syfy)
Promo #3 [YouTube]
MORE GENRE NEWS
New season of Torchwood coming to Starz
The BBC has announced a new season of "Torchwood", which will be produced by BBC Wales, BBC Worldwide and US premium cable network Starz. Both John Barrowman and Eve Myles will reprise their roles of Captain Jack Harkness and Gwen, respectively, and series creator Russell T. Davies will oversee production.
We have a long history of working with many U.S. networks but it is incredibly exciting to be working with Starz for the first time, as well as to be reunited with the best of British in Russell, Jane and Julie. Torchwood will burst back onto the screen with a shocking and moving story with global stakes and locations that will make it feel bigger and bolder than ever, said Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning.
In an interview with THR, Davies confirmed the show will be an extension, rather than a new version or reboot, of the UK series (the first episode of the season is actually the same pilot he wrote for Fox):
It’s very much the next step. It’s not a new version, it’s not a reboot. We’re simply moving countries. The show was previously a format show — monster of the week. The breakthrough was "Children of Earth" and that it became one long story. It’s not going to be ‘Lost’ and take 20 years to find out what’s going on. It’s going to have a most remarkable conclusion after 10 episodes.
We’re simply going to tell a good story. I wrote the pilot 7 months ago irregardless of network. BBC1 is a prime-time channel, but a brave channel. I don’t worry about content.
Read the complete interview with Davies and Starz CEO Chris Albrecht at THR. You can also watch a video interview with Davies at BBC.com. EW’s Michael Ausiello further reports that a lot of the show will be shot on location in Los Angeles.
Fringe: S3 to introduce Olivia’s mother + Noble for Emmy ad
The third season of "Fringe" will introduce Olivia’s mother in a story arc expected to last three or four episodes. According to TV Guide, the character is described as "loving, stable and sweet…She dotes on Olivia since her other daughter died at birth". Also set to be introduced next season is a "Powerful Female Government Agent" described as someone who will become "an adversary to our Fringe team". That character will also appear in 3-4 episodes, and the casting sheet says her arc will take place within the first nine episodes of the season. Here’s the complete casting sheet courtesy TWOP poster Rhoswen:
[POWERFUL FEMALE GOVERNMENT AGENT] -35-55. Becomes an adversary to our Fringe team. Possible 3-4 episodes out of the first 9. Starts episode 302 approximately July 19th. Submit all ethnicities. PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT NAME ACTORS.
[FEMALE THERAPIST] – 35-70- She’s trustworthy, comforting, maternal and lovely. Starts approximately July 8. Submit all ethnicities. Possibly recurring.
[INNOCENT MALE STRANGER] – 35-70. Wonderful character actor who is also charming. He gets caught up in action that has nothing to do with him. Submit all ethnicities. Appears in episode 1. Starts approximately July 8th.
[OLIVIA’S MOTHER] -Caucasian. 50-60’s. Lovely and together. She loves her daughter very much and is even more devoted since she lost her other daughter in childbirth. Possible 3-4 episode arc. Starts approximately July 8. PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT NAME ACTORS.
Check out interviews with stars John Noble and Lance Reddick at the LA Times and the Guardian, respectively.
John Noble "For Your Emmy Consideration" Variety ad [SpoilerTV]
Seth Green talks Star Wars comedy series
Seth Green revealed to MTV that the recently announced animated "Star Wars" comedy will be computer-generated and he also revealed that we’ll see some familiar characters as well as new characters in the universe and the timeline hasn’t been finalized yet, although it won’t be set after ‘Return of the Jedi’. Watch the interview with Green embedded below.
More details on the LOST epilogue
Jorge Garcia (Hurley) has revealed new details about the "LOST" epilogue which will be featured on the season six DVD and Blu-ray (releasing August 24). Speaking from the Monte Carlo Television Festival, Garcia revealed to E! Online a few details about the epilogue, which he says will answer a few lingering questions:
"It will address some of the issues, like the food drops, and it will deal with what happened on the island after Hurley took over and how he handled things… It will give you a taste of what took place after Hurley took over as the new number one. There’s a little epilogue thing going on with the DVD."
Previously it’s been reported that Walt (Malcolm David Kelley) would be featured in the bonus content, but Garcia wouldn’t confirm or deny: "There are other people in it, but I’m not going to tell you who."
Check out the rest of the interview with Garcia over at E! Online. Embedded below you’ll find videos of Matthew Fox and Elizabeth Mitchell reflecting on the series finale.
Matthew Fox reflects on the series finale [YouTube]
Elizabeth Mitchell reflects on the series finale [YouTube]
In other news, sl-LOST has a list of all the "LOST"-related Emmy submissions. Submissions have been made for 19 categories including Best Drama, Lead Actor (Matthew Fox), Lead Actress (Evangeline Lilly), Supporting Actor (Naveen Andrews, Nestor Carbonell, Michael Emerson, Jeff Fahey, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Leung, Terry O’Quinn) and Supporting Actress (Yunjin Kim, Emilie de Ravin, Zuleikha Robinson). Episodes submitted for Best Writing were; "The Substitute", "Dr. Linus", "Ab Aeterno" and "The End". Michael Giacchino also submitted for the category of Outstanding Music Composition. Check out all the "LOST" submissions here. The nominees for this year’s Emmy’s will be announced on July 8.
Star Wars / LOST mashup of the Jack/not-Locke fight: "Lost Wars" [Cracked]
Current list of shows appearing at Comic-Con 20100
Here’s the current list of shows — filtered by genre/sci-fi — scheduled to be featured at this year’s Comic-Con (taking place July 22-25 in San Diego, CA–with a preview night on July 21) [viaa THR]:
- FOX: Human Target, Fringe, Terra Nova
- NBC: The Cape, The Event, Chuck
- ABC: No Ordinary Family, V
- THE CW: Vampire Diaries, Nikita, Smallville, Supernatural
- FX: Archer
- COMEDY CENTRAL: Futurama
- HBO: True Blood
- STARZ: Spartacus
- AMC: The Walking Dead
- TBS: Neighbors From Hell
- DISCOVERY: Mythbusters
- SYFY: Eureka
- CARTOON NET / ADULT SWIM: Adventure Time, Generator Rex, Ben 10 , Unnatural History, Tower Prep, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies, Venture Bros, Robot Chicken, Metalocalypse and Tim & Eric
PREVIEW Videos & Images
Caprica
Interview with Ronald D. Moore and Esai Morales [YouTube]
Game of Thrones
Sean Bean as Eddard Stark [via THR]
Nikita
Brief teaser [YouTube]
Smallville
Promo for summer repeats [YouTube]
V
Morena Baccarin answering a question about the impact of human emotions on her character Anna [YouTube]
The Walking Dead
Set images [more at AICN]
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes [AMC]
Behind the scenes [AMC]
TV BITES
- "Voltron Force", a 26-episode animated series, will air next season on Nicktoons. The show is about "five space explorers who pilot robotic lions that combine to form Voltron, an invincible guardian sworn to defend the Universe." [Variety]
- The fourth season premiere of "Chuck" will be called "Chuck vs. the Anniversary". [EW]
- The title of the season 10 premiere of "Smallville" is "Lazarus". [KryptonSite]
- Jensen Ackles will direct an episode of "Supernatural" next season… [TinaCharlesTV via SpoilerTV]
- …Meanwhile Jim Beaver revealed on his Twitter page that he’s returning to the set to resume shooting, which will presumably be the episode that Jensen will direct… [Jim Beaver via SpoilerTV]
- …and the title of episode 6×04 has been revealed to be "Weekend at Bobby’s. [SpoilerTV]
- The writers of "V" have started work on stories and scripts for season two. [The V Files]
- Robert C. Cooper, writer, producer and director, is departing the "Stargate" franchise. Cooper’s appearance at this year’s Comic-Con — to promote the second season of "Stargate Universe" — will be his final Stargate-related contribution. [Joseph Mallozzi]
- …Check out Q&A with ‘SGU’ co-star Julia Benson (Lt. James) at Joseph Mallozzi’s blog…
- …Also, the series won Best Program (dramatic series) at this year’s Leo Awards. It was one of six awards the series won (in addition to Screenwriting, Cinematography, Picture Editing, Visual Effects and Supporting Performance by a Female for Julia Benson). Check out the complete list of winners — "Sanctuary" won the most awards for a drama series with 7 — at the official site.
- J.J. Abrams says "Undercovers" is a "very different show" from "Alias": "It’s definitely in the same genre, but it’s much more a throwback to like the Hart & Hart days of like, really light and fun kind of breezy romantic sexy type show. It’s not heavy mythology at all." [E! Online]
- Check out an interview with "The Walking Dead" writer/director/executive producer Frank Darabont at AMC.
- Nominations have been announced for the "2010 Teen Choice Awards" (airing Monday, August 8, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. on FOX). Competiting in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi category are; "Fringe", "LOST", "Smallville", "Supernatural" and "The Vampire Diaries". Click over to www.teenchoiceawards.com to see the remaining categories, including Choice TV Actor and Actress in Fantasy/Sci-Fi. Fans vote for their favorites at the official website.
- Sci-Fi/Genre TV shows DVD/Blu-ray release dates:
- "Smallville" season nine — 9/7/2010. [Amazon.com]
- "Supernatural" season five — 9/7/2010. [Amazon.com]
- "Chuck" season three — 9/7/2010. [Amazon.com]
- "Fringe" season two — 9/14/2010. [Amazon.com]
- "V" season one — 8/24/2010. [Amazon.com]
CASTING BITES
- Mekia Cox has joined the cast of J.J. Abrams’ upcoming NBC spy drama "Undercovers". Cox will replace Jessica Parker Kennedy playing Lizzy, "the older sister of the female lead, who is unaware of her family’s involvement in the CIA". [THR]
- Stephen Collins has been upgraded to regular status on ABC’s "No Ordinary Family". [About.com]
- …Lindsay Wagner ("The Bionic Woman") will also be joining the cast. She’ll appear in the August 17 episode playing Dr. Vanessa Calder, "the official" doctor for Warehouse agents". [TV Guide]
- Vinnie Jones has joined NBC’s "The Cape" as a series regular. Jones will play Scales, "a frightening man with a freakish skin condition that gives him the appearance of green and gold scales. The casting marks his first regular TV role." [THR]
- Jason O’Mara is close to finalizing his deal to star in "Terra Nova": "O’Mara would play the father of a young family from 100 years in the future that travels back to the prehistoric era". Executive producers on the show include Steven Spielberg, ex-Fox chairman Peter Chernin and Brannon Braga. [EW & Deadline]
SCI-FI RATINGS (Based on final national numbers unless otherwise noted) [@TravisYanan]
"Stargate Universe" closed out its first season with 1.47 million viewers tuning in for "Incursion, Part 2" (6/11/2010). That was an increase of 25% over the previous episode (which hit a series low 1.18 million viewers). The first season averaged 1.68 million viewers, however the second half was considerably weaker than the first half of the season: 1.95 million viewers vs. 1.45M.
The third season premiere of "True Blood" drew an impressive 5.1 million viewers and a 2.9 A18-49 rating last Sunday. That was a jump of nearly 40% from the second season premiere (3.7M). — back to previous position
Episode 5×08 of "Doctor Who", "The Hungry Earth", increased to 6.49 million viewers with the final ratings (6.01M on BBC One and 0.48M on BBC HD). That was an increase of nearly 2 million viewers from the preliminary overnight ratings. That overnight rating was the lowest number since it returned in 2005, but that’s no longer the case (the final figure beats three David Tennant episodes). We also have ratings for episode 5×09 – "Cold Blood": 7.49 million viewers (7.04M on BBC One and 0.45M on BBC HD) and episode 5×10 – "Vincent and the Doctor": 6.76 million viewers (6.29M on BBC One and 0.47M on BBC HD).
Meanwhile, in preliminary figures, episode 5×11 – "The Lodger" drew 4.56 million viewers (4.31M on BBC One and 0.25M on BBC HD). That’s a new low for the season. However, episode 5×12 – "The Pandorica Opens" averaged 5.9 million viewers (5.4M on BBC One and 0.5M on BBC HD) according to preliminary numbers. Over in Canada, meanwhile, the episode "Amy’s Choice" (episode 5×07) drew nearly 400,000 viewers when it aired two Saturday’s ago (6/5/2010), making SPACE the most-watched channel in the country on that day during its timeslot: "This is a big, awesome deal for us – we are thrilled that so many of you are loving the new Doctor." [The Doctor Who News Page, (2), (3), (4), (5) SPACE]
The first four episodes of "Doctor Who" to premiere in May were the most-requested programs of the month on BBC’s iPlayer — led by the nearly 1.4M requests notched by "Amy’s Choice" — according to BBC iStats. [The Doctor Who News Page] — back to previous position
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I’ve been dying for the return of Warehouse 13 and Eureka!
I’m so happy to hear that there will be some crossover episodes!
Too bad Smallville has such a weak female lead actress. Ah, well, the Hollywood “casting couch” has inflicted a number of dim-witted, non-talented wannabees on us. Such is life!
Isn’t Big Bang Theroy considered genre/sf? I didn’y see it on the list of Comic Con stuff. And there’s more than what’s on that list but they’re not exactly genre. Glee? lol! GEEZ,it’s gonna be a busy weekend,lol! Have fun y’all!
Oooops….I meant Big Bang THEORY of course! I really don’t like spelling mistakes,lol.
That H2G2/Dalek piece is absolutely brilliant. Only wish Peter Jones could’ve been the narrator.
The Game of Thrones teaser trailer is…well, a teaser. Nothing shown really. I love Sean Bean, but I’m not sure he’s Ned Stark. Still, I’ll def. be watching.
The thought of a Star Wars comedy appalled me, but now I know Seth Green is involved I think I’m kinda looking forward to it!
New Back to the Future and Jurassic Park browser games are coming out in winter ;)
I’d rather have FlashForward back.
Gee. Voltron gets an animated series, and Star Trek does not. They’re never going to keep the young ‘uns interested until it gets its due on Nick or Cartoon Network like all the other major super-hero franchises (and Star Wars).
That’s when ya brainwash ’em!
#2 As opposed to a male lead actress?
Seriously people, what’s the deal with bashig Erica Durance? She’s an excellent Lois Lane. Leave here alone.
Karen Gillan is one hottie!
That said, I’ve got to admit that the latest Doctor Who episodes kinda didn’t live up to my expectations – hard to explain why…
When will a new Trek series come out? I have a good idea for one…
I’m slightly confused. What makes “Spartacus” a “genre/sci-fi” show? Admittedly I haven’t seen it (don’t get Starz) but isn’t it just a sand-and-sandals historical drama?
Yes, # 2’s response was pretty irrelevant to this article; however, she is pretty weak. After six seasons I still don’t care for her.
“You’re the captain now Mr. Kirk!”
No mention of BluRay release of season one of Human Target??? Just watched the season finale last night!!! Best episode of the season! With a surprise genre special guest star!!!!!!
The Doctor Who / Hitchhikers Guide to the Daleks video is fantastic! Animation is great, script is funny, and the voiceover sounds perfect. Very enjoyable!
If only the Star Wars ‘comedy’ could just be set in some ‘Mos Eisley – type cantina bar’ of some sort, kind of like a ‘CHEERS’ sitcom setting…with the weekly ups and downs of the local barflies (giant ones in some cases!) being the set-up…and with it’s own regular ‘Norm’-type denizen cadging free drinks!! Guess that wouldn’t fit for the kiddies though. Pity.
And as a Dalek fan, I bloody hate the multi-colored re-designs on show in the latest series. They should have kept them ALL black and silver! Not at all menacing in primary colors now. :(
Saw the latest Doctor Who episode. One hell of a cliffhanger.
Doctor Who continues to rock!
Seriously Harry. What’s your damage? Did you meet Ms. Durance at a convention and she asked you to shave before signing your copy of Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #14?
Smallville was barely mentioned in the article but you had to throw in some bashing? Give it a rest. We are all PAINFULLY aware of your opinion on Erica Durance.
Move along.
Weren’t the Star Wars prequels computer-generated comedies?
Redundant.
Again.
I’m really looking forward to Eureka and Warehouse 13 returning to SyFy . It’ll be nice to have something I can actually enjoy. Most of their shows like Stargate:Universe, I could not watch if they were paying me to do so.
Wasn’t the bar in DS9 a homage to cheers, morn=norm
# 21 – I’m sorry, but I am a fan on the prequels, as well as the new animated series now on Cartoon Network. I know a lot of people hated the prequels, and thats their opinion. Still, I thought they were great!
#23 Yes.
I’m very impressed with what the new Who team has been doing.
What a relief!
Am I actually liking him better than Tennant?
Maybe!
Gosh whiz, the entire cast of Smallville sure are swell! What talented actors! They all put Laurence Olivier to shame, making him come off looking like a rank amateur! Ms. Durance could teach Meryl Streep a few things! This cast should do a production of Hamlet!! Wow!!!
There! Happy now?
You’re so cool, Harry Ballz.
WORD!
#26 Sarcasm really doesn’t become you. I am not for a second suggesting that the cast of Smallville are the finest actors ever but they ALL know their characters very well and do a very good job.
Might I suggest that you don’t constantly criticise it in such a strong way because there are people on this site who really like that show and its cast and really don’t appreciate the hard nosed criticism. I would respect your opinions on the shows I don’t like, please extend me the same courtesy.
Nemesis
you’ve got a deal! I will not be pointing out Erica Durance’s deficiencies in the future. They really are self-evident. Let the poor performances by that sad excuse for an actress speak for itself.
The only reason I commented to begin with is because I have the silly notion that anyone hired to perform in front of the camera should have at least a hint of talent in the first place. From day one her voice has quaked from nervousness, and you can see the wheels turning in her head that she is making an attempt at “acting”. Sad.
The only thing left to ask is who she ____ to get the part!
‘Nuff said!
You’re really not being fair. Harry. Seriously, what is your problem? I really dislike your tone. I, for one am a huge fan of Smallville and think that she’s an excellent Lois Lane.
Here’s a thought. If you don’t like her then don’t watch it and don’t go criticising it so blatently. Who on tv do you consider to be a good actress out of interest?
Anyone else agree that he’s being petty and unfair?
Let me clarify something: I like the show Smallville, just not Durance. Why should I stop watching a show I like just because one part stinks?
A good actress on TV?
Allison Mack is very good on Smallville and I’ll tell you who I think is a friggin’ amazing actress is Anna Torv on Fringe! Actually, Torv should be in the movies, she’s too good for TV.
As for TV actors, John Glover is a very good actor and I was sorry to see him written out of Smallville.
A really bad actor is Joshua Jackson on Fringe. Torv must secretly cringe when she has to do scenes with him! That’s what she must whisper to her friends, “I cringe when I do Fringe!”
too much bloody vampire bollocks on the box!
diabolical.
Nice to see that Cmdr decker is still working though!
“Beeeelaaaaaayyyy thaaaat oooordeeeeerrr!!!”
If you were disappointed with the “Lost:” finale check out Choke on Funny’s review on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38HEQAKuY1w
He expresses your frustration. I just hope Damon Lindelof doesn’t suggest that the alternate universe is a world that the crew made together so they find each other. And Jim Kirk if you meet your dead dad in a church, “You’re dead, Jim.”
Harry, I think there’s less and less of a distinction between quality acting on TV and in film nowadays. There’s better storytelling now, and people have better opportunities to grow into better characters.
TBW
Maybe, but I know what I like and I can’t stand Erica Durance as an actor…she stinks to high heaven!
There are so many GOOD actors around, why cast a really bad one?
Wow. Great list of Classic Horror Movie. I havent seen all of the movies on the list but it looks interesting.