Television

Why iPhone TV Apps Are Doomed to Mediocrity

Ok, I was impressed with CNN’s new iPhone app. It’s nice! But Dan Frommer over at Silicon Alley Insider thinks it could—and should—be much, much better, and he’s right. CNN crippled their app to protect themselves. https://gizmodo.com/cnns-iphone-app-makes-other-news-apps-look-lazy-5369713 What makes CNN Mobile interesting is its video content, which is split between on-demand clips from the network,…

Tech News John Herrman Sep 29

Rainbow Brite and Lesbian Penetration on “Heroes”

On last night’s Heroes, called “Ink,” everybody got violent and stabby for one of three reasons: 1. Lesbianism; 2. Daddy Issues; 3. Tattoos. Also, there were rainbow musical interludes. Spoilers ahead! In case you were wondering, last night’s episode was sponsored by Sprint. I have never seen such a tacky product placement ever, so I…

Television Annalee Newitz Sep 29

Now You Can Follow Inanimate Objects from “Heroes” On Twitter

OK, I get that people like to follow characters from their favorite TV shows on Twitter. I like the fake celeb phenom as much as the next person, and I even like some of the real celebs who give us a daily tweet or two. But seriously, folks, who really wants to follow “The Sullivan…

Television Annalee Newitz Sep 29

Is Caprica A Soap Opera? A Sexy Scifi Romp? Posters Can’t Decide

Here’s your exclusive first look at six draft posters for Caprica, Syfy’s Battlestar Galactica prequel series. Syfy has been testing out these posters, to see if people are more excited about the show’s soap-opera elements or its weird-science ones. A tipster (who fit into a key demographic that Syfy is looking for) took part in…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 29

AMC’s Prisoner Reboot Sets A Date

At last, we can witness the Ian McKellen/Jim Caviezel battle of wills (and acting.) AMC’s remake of the The Prisoner will air on November 15 and stretch over three nights — that’s six hours of mind twists. Ian McKellen plays the devious Number Two, leader of “The Village” a place where retired agent Number Six…

Television Meredith Woerner Sep 29

Primeval To Live Again

After a surprise cancellation following the show’s third season (leaving an unresolved cliffhanger), British time-traveling series Primeval is set to return for not one but two more seasons, thanks to international funding. https://gizmodo.com/primevals-time-hopping-cut-short-5291085 The show’s return was announced thanks to a co-funding arrangement that will see ITV share production costs with UK cable channel UKTV,…

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 29

Barry Sonnenfeld Trades Pushing Daisies for a Superpowered Soccer Mom

Pushing Daisies may be off the air, but ABC has more plans for director and executive producer Barry Sonnenfeld, placing him at the helm of a series about a mother who finds a superpowered suit. ABC has signed Sonnenfeld, who also directed Men in Black and The Addams Family, to a new two-year deal, one…

Television Lauren Davis Sep 29

Eliza Dushku Is Your Breastfeeding Sorority Serial Killer

Think Dollhouse can’t get any trashier or more twisted? Eliza Dushku has some news for you. In a conference call with reporters, she talked slashers, sorority girls… and breastfeeding? And you only think you know what Dollhouse is about. Spoilers… You don’t know Dollhouse! You think you know what Joss Whedon‘s show is about: Dushku…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 28

Morena Baccarin Is Your Alien Icon In New “V” Clips

If Firefly’s Morena Baccarin told you that you weren’t bad-looking yourself, what would you do? Hand over your planet to her? Us too. The aliens’ insidious plan is already working perfectly, judging from new V clips. A couple new sneak peeks from the pilot, which airs Nov. 3, turned up online. One of these clips…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 28

5 Heroes Whose Powers Will Kill Them

Heroes’ Hiro Nakamura isn’t the only character to find that their superpowers may ultimately be responsible for their death. Here are five more fictional characters for whom the superhero dream comes at a potentially fatal price. Kid Flash 1 What Seems To Be The Problem? After gaining his powers in a recreation of the same…

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 28

4 Minutes Of SGU Shows How The New Crew Gets Stranded

Can’t wait until this Friday for the premiere of the all-new, all-dark Stargate series? Check out four explosive, bloody minutes from the new series, complete with David Blue and Robert Carlyle having a high-risk battle of brainpower. This is the first good long look the public is getting at the new series, so what do…

Television Meredith Woerner Sep 28

Sarah Jane Spin-Off Launches Doctor Who’s Animated Adventure

The new season of The Sarah Jane Adventures won’t just guest-star outgoing Doctor Who David Tennant — It’ll also serve as a launch pad for the new Doctor Who animated series Dreamland, according to the series’ head writer. Following a preview screening of opening story-arc “Planet of The Judoon” last week, head writer Phil Ford…

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 28

14 Reasons Why TV And Superheroes Don’t Mix

If there’s one thing that this week’s premieres of Heroes and Smallville collectively proved, it’s that television really shouldn’t try and tackle superheroes. Here’s even more proof why – as well as some rare examples of when it does work. Shazam! (1974) With one word, Billy Batson becomes the World’s Mightiest Mortal… but that’s about…

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 27

V Gets Cut In Two – More Signs Of Trouble?

Rumors of ABC’s revival of V being in trouble have only been strengthened by the strange decision made by network schedulers to keep the show in its original slot for four weeks, before taking it off-air for four months. Variety reports that ABC have made the decision to split the 13-episode first season in two,…

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 27

Friday Ratings Disappoint For Dollhouse, Smallville

Not a good sign for Dollhouse or Smallville last night; both shows’ premieres averaged around 2.5 million viewers (with Dollhouse slightly ahead), a drop compared with last season’s final episodes. Time to start the deathwatches again, perhaps? [Mediaweek]

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 26

Producers: FlashForward Has To Last Three Seasons At Least

Ratings for Thursday’s premiere were strong, but even in a worst case scenario, producers for ABC’s FlashForward say they’ll need three seasons to properly tell the story they’ve started. Looks like we’re in for a long haul. Talking to the British SFX magazine, co-creator and producer David Goyer said, We pitched [ABC] a fairly excessive…

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 26

God Is Dead and Angels Visit Whorehouses on “Supernatural”

No, “God is dead” isn’t a spoiler – it’s just a theory among some of the angels who started Armageddon on Supernatural. Last night’s episode taught us more about angelic powers, including Lucifer’s big plans for Sam. Spoilers ahead! I’m really starting to wonder if Dean might be better off without Sam. I mean, I…

Television Annalee Newitz Sep 25

So What Did You Think Of Tonight’s Dollhouse Episode?

Joss Whedon‘s shocking mindwiping-brothel show Dollhouse came back tonight. You can read our review of the episode here. But what did you think of it? https://gizmodo.com/weve-seen-tomorrow-nights-all-new-dollhouse-5363782

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 25

V Taking A Longer Production Vacation Than Expected?

The remake of aliens-bearing-gifts show V aired an epic trailer last night during FlashForward. But now the show, which was already on a production hiatus, has had its shutdown extended according to one fansite. Is the alien invasion failing? When the hiatus was originally announced, back in August, it was just a couple of weeks,…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 25

Father-Son Bonding Over Fringe’s Scorpion Baby

In last night’s Fringe, a scorpion baby terrorizes a small town and reflects a father’s desperate love. Also, Olivia learns the downside of superpowered hearing, and finds her guru working in a bowling alley. Spoilers ahead. Last night’s episode, “Night of Desirable Objects,” had me really pining for ZFT. Now, those folks knew how to…

io9 Lauren Davis Sep 25

Why iPhone TV Apps Are Doomed to Mediocrity

Rainbow Brite and Lesbian Penetration on “Heroes”

Now You Can Follow Inanimate Objects from “Heroes” On Twitter

Is Caprica A Soap Opera? A Sexy Scifi Romp? Posters Can’t Decide

AMC’s Prisoner Reboot Sets A Date

Primeval To Live Again

Barry Sonnenfeld Trades Pushing Daisies for a Superpowered Soccer Mom

Eliza Dushku Is Your Breastfeeding Sorority Serial Killer

Morena Baccarin Is Your Alien Icon In New “V” Clips

5 Heroes Whose Powers Will Kill Them

4 Minutes Of SGU Shows How The New Crew Gets Stranded

Sarah Jane Spin-Off Launches Doctor Who’s Animated Adventure

14 Reasons Why TV And Superheroes Don’t Mix

V Gets Cut In Two – More Signs Of Trouble?

Friday Ratings Disappoint For Dollhouse, Smallville

Producers: FlashForward Has To Last Three Seasons At Least

God Is Dead and Angels Visit Whorehouses on “Supernatural”

So What Did You Think Of Tonight’s Dollhouse Episode?

V Taking A Longer Production Vacation Than Expected?

Father-Son Bonding Over Fringe’s Scorpion Baby

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