Television

The newest Agents of SHIELD promo is just ridiculously Whedon-y

Not that we had any doubts that ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series was going to be a Joss Whedon show, but this newest extended preview couldn’t be more Joss Whedon-y if Nathan Fillion were in the corner, screaming his name repeatedly. Between the somber and heartfelt alt-country music and the shots of characters fighting…

The Hunger Games finale Mockingjay casts a Game of Thrones star!

One of last year’s Best Actor nominees might voice Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy. (No, not Daniel Day-Lewis, sadly.) Edgar Wright offers final thoughts on The World’s End and new thoughts on Ant-Man. Steven Moffat discusses Matt Smith’s final Doctor Who episode. Plus hints galore from the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. showrunners. Spoilers away!…

Futurama successfully makes me paranoid

“Murder on the Planet Express” gives us one of the few episodes about paranoia that actually make the viewer feel paranoid. Whether that’s good or bad is up to the viewer. I thought it was good. Or did I? Most movies or shows about paranoia and a culture of mistrust fail to impart the feeling…

Which Buffy episode is the spiritual predecessor of Agents of SHIELD?

Joss Whedon reveals all, plus he takes us inside of the main villain of The Avengers: Age of Ultron… just as a new contender emerges for the Scarlet Witch. Steven Moffat drops some hints about Doctor Who’s future. Terry Gilliam opens up about Zero Theorem. Plus True Blood, Arrow, and Teen Wolf hints galore. Spoilers…

Time Warner will briefly lift its CBS programming blackout on Thursday night, just long enough to air the Democratic NYC comptroller debate. It’s a small victory for democracy in a feud that’s been grinding on since August 2nd. [WSJ]

Meet Once Upon a Time‘s Little Mermaid

We learned during Comic-Con that Ariel would be swimming into Once Upon a Time. And now, the producers have announced that Reba and Royal Pains actress JoAnna Garcia will be portraying the musical mermaid. https://gizmodo.com/the-little-mermaid-swims-her-way-into-once-upon-a-time-851023033 The news comes from TV Guide, which also notes that a certain sea-witch may also make her Once Upon a…

Phineas and Ferb‘s Next Mission: A Star Wars Crossover

Last night, the Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb teamed up with Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, and Iron Man for a bit of intra-company zaniness. And that won’t be their only Disney crossover, as the pair are headed to Tatooine. Disney first announced the one-hour special Phineas and Ferb Star Wars during the show’s Comic-Con panel this…

The Houston Texans Now Have the Biggest Jumbotron in the NFL

Someone might want to check on Jerry Jones because the Houston Texans are about to take a title the Cowboys have held since 2009. This Sunday, the Texans will unveil the biggest jumbotron in the NFL. Produced by Mitsubishi, the Reliant Stadium screen is a made up of a series of connected boards, each measuring…

The Ultimate Guide to this Fall’s Science Fiction and Fantasy TV!

Is this the most insane television season for science fiction and fantasy fans ever? There are tons of new genre shows. But also, a surprisingly high percentage feel like they could be superb. Including killer comic-book shows, futuristic cop action, and supernatural sexiness. Here’s our complete guide to fall TV. Shows marked with a *…

Sony Has Locked Up Viacom For Its Online TV Service

Everyone and their dog is trying to create some kind of streaming future for TV, but deals with content providers have proven incredibly difficult to nail down. But the Wall Street Journal reports that Sony has apparently cleared that hurdle, striking an agreement with TV giant Viacom. The deal would let Sony’s rumored internet TV…

Here’s the first real info on Bryan Fuller’s new Syfy series High Moon

Bryan Fuller has made such awesome (if oft prematurely canceled) shows as Pushing Daisies, Mockingbird Lane, Wonderfalls, Hannibal, and the first season of Heroes. He also loves scifi in general and Star Trek in particular, which is presumably why he’s taking his talents to Syfy for his new series High Moon. Loosley based on John…

Learn to fight the Shatner way with Captain Kirk’s Top 10 Fight Moves

I sincerely hope this video results in a nation-wide line of official William Shatner Dojos. More people need to know how to perform the “Wall of Destruction” properly… although I imagine anyone teaching the “Kiss and Dismiss” is going to get arrested. [Via Geeks Are Sexy]

The Entire Breaking Bad Premiere, Translated Into Emoji

New York-based artist Zoe Mendelson has answered some kind of higher calling, and has adapted the season 5.5 premiere of Breaking Bad into emoji form for FastCo. Beware: obvious spoilers ahead. Mendelson is somewhat of an emoji virtuoso. She’s translated all kinds of things into the little illustrations, from Frank Ocean’s song “Thinkin Bout You,”…

What the hell is going on with True Blood?

Sometimes, when a series is comfortable with its fans, it will take giant leaps of faith that are no longer aimed at the casual viewers, but just for the die-hards. Like the end of Battlestar Galactica. Or this latest episode of True Blood, where a human person bites into their own arm and doesn’t scream…

Finally! A Breaking Bad Lego Set That You Can Actually Buy!

They said it couldn’t be done. Well, it happened. Sorta. For the rock bottom price of $250 this custom-made Breaking Bad Lego set could be yours! The set comes with over 500 bricks and three minifigs! It doesn’t get much better than this super-cute Lego meth lab. Though it’s not an official Lego set (cause…

I Quit Cable 2.5 Years Ago. Here’s Why I Came Back.

It’s been two and a half years since I last paid for cable television. The other week I decided to get back on the wagon. The last time I moved, I opted out of Time Warner Cable’s package deals and decided on just Internet service. Frankly, that shit is way too expensive and I barely…

Could Christian Bale return as Batman after all? (Or Orlando Bloom!?)

Is James Gunn keeping it in the family for the voice of Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy? Doctor Who companion Jenna Coleman previews the 50th anniversary and Clara’s future. Director Alan Taylor offers a Thor: The Dark World update. Mark Wahlberg talks Transformers 4. Plus a Catching Fire trailer. Spoilers! Top image from…

This alternate Walking Dead season 3 finale was too traumatic to use

If you’ve not seen the season 3 finale to The Walking Dead… well, what the hell are you doing reading articles about it then? You’re just asking to get spoiled. Speaking of, apparently the original ending to the episode was so bleak and disturbing that showrunner Glen Mazarra changed it. Dallas Roberts, who played the…

Loki won’t be in Age of Ultron, but what about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Another contender emerges for the Star Trek 3 director’s chair. Chris Hemsworth reveals how Thor and The Avengers connect to The Dark World. Bryan Singer reveals how Patrick Stewart’s Professor X could appear in Days of Future Past. Check out new videos for Elysium and Kick-Ass 2. A genre icon returns to Warehouse 13. Spoilers!…

Does Anyone Actually Like Their Cable Company?

Everyone’s least favorite cable company is… Time Warner Cable. Joke. Not really. Maybe. Anyway! Everyone’s least favorite cable company seems to be their own cable company. Cable companies are an impossible mess to fix, no matter what we do, cable seems to stay the same evil prodding mess it’s always been. Seriously, is there any…