Monthly Archives: September 2009

Thinking caps on – Matt LeBlanc’s new spoof sitcom Episodes sounds brain-taxingly brilliant

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Ben
Matt LeBlanc returns with new sitcom

Word’s just reached TV Spy towers that Friends’ Matt LeBlanc’s returning to TV with a new sitcom. But don’t panic, it’s not another Joey…. The high-concept concept behind Episodes is that Matt is playing himself in a US remake of … Continue reading →

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Four things we learned today | Wednesday 30 September

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Ben

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video 1. The Prisoner remake will air in the US from 15 November. Fingers crossed ITV1 follow it up quickly here… 2. Transamerica’s Kevin Zegers is joining Gossip Girl … Continue reading →

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CSI meets The Matrix

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Jonathan

Found via the always excellent The Medium Is Not Enough… the tenth season of CSI started in America lat week with an epic two-minute homage to The Matrix. Here it is for your viewing pleasure… You need to a flashplayer … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Pick of the Day | Wednesday 30 September

Posted on 30 September 2009 by peter
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9pm, 10 Things I Hate About You, Fiver Bianca tries to please Chastity by devising a carnation fund-raiser for the cheerleading squad, while Kat deals with an unwelcome admirer. 10pm, Life, ITV3 Crews is assigned a temporary new partner, Detective … Continue reading →

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Four things we learned today | Tuesday 29 September

Posted on 29 September 2009 by Ben

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video 1. Witchy housewives drama Eastwick, the V remake and assassin thriller Human Target are heading to the UK. 2. Summer Glau’s Dollhouse stint has been extended. 3. It’s … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Pick of the Day | Tuesday 29 September

Posted on 29 September 2009 by peter
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9pm, Ugly Betty, E4 Ugly Betty is taking a break, so that Channel 4 can catch up. Back next week, folks! 9pm, CSI: Miami, Five As Calleigh and Ryan investigate a dead body in an attic, a gunman shoots at … Continue reading →

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Sneak peek at E4’s Family Guy spin-off – The Cleveland Show

Posted on 28 September 2009 by Ben

As well as snaffling up wondrous new musical drama Glee, those nice folk at E4 have also splashed out on The Cleveland Show, a spin-off to Family Guy. On first inspection, it doesn’t seem that different to Family Guy, other … Continue reading →

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Five things we learned today | Monday 28 September

Posted on 28 September 2009 by Ben

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video 1. The V remake appears to be in trouble. 2. HUGE SPOILER ALERT! This is who Mike married in Desperate Housewives. 3. Mischa Barton’s new show The Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Who has won our Supernatural DVDs competition?

Posted on 28 September 2009 by Heather
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  The competition to win one of three Supernatural series 4 boxsets has now closed. Well done to everyone who correctly answered that Lucifer Rising was the name of the last episode of series four. The lucky winners of the … Continue reading →

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Mandy’s Pick of the Day | Monday 28 September

Posted on 28 September 2009 by Mandy
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9pm, FlashForward, Five NEW SERIES The new sci-fi drama begins with FBI agent Mark Benford, played by Joseph Fiennes, blacking out during a high-speed pursuit and crashing his car. After he regains consciousness, it emerges that everyone in the world … Continue reading →

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Get ready for season two of Dollhouse with most of the first series condensed into 11 minutes

Posted on 25 September 2009 by Ben

With Dollhouse back on US telly screens tonight, here’s a handy recap of the first season. Warning, contains big spoilers if you haven’t already seen the first series – but there’s nothing from Epitaph One to worry about…. You need … Continue reading →

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Four things we learned today | Friday 25 September

Posted on 25 September 2009 by Ben
House character to leave

1. One of the docs is leaving House. 2. Season three of True Blood‘s going to see some werewolf action in Bon Temps. 3. David Boreanaz doesn’t seem keen on resurrecting Angel. 4. There’s been a bit of a cull … Continue reading →

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Judy’s Pick of the Day | Friday 25 September

Posted on 25 September 2009 by judy
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  8pm, Army Wives, Living Roxy gets the news she has been dreading about Betty.  Joan prepares to go back to work after her two-month maternity leave (is that all?) and finds it a wrench. Trevor gets assigned to a … Continue reading →

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Six things we learned today | Thursday 24 September

Posted on 24 September 2009 by Ben
One Tree Hill lives on and on and on

1. Melrose Place, One Tree Hill and The Vampire Diaries have both won a full-season order. 2. E4 has picked up Glee in the UK. 3. Jamie Lyn Sigler’s Ugly Betty character has quite a unique sense of fashion. 4. … Continue reading →

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Is this what really goes on in Gregory House’s head?

Posted on 24 September 2009 by Heather
House series 6 promo with RV

We were impressed by Fox’s last publicity shots for the new series of House, but this new one is seriously off the chart. We’re trying to track down a higher-res version to get a close-up look, but in the meantime…

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True Blood – the sitcom?

Posted on 24 September 2009 by Heather

Some people really have too much time on their hands – thank goodness! The latest painstaking project to catch our eye is this reimagining of True Blood as a sitcom, centred round the staff at Merlotte’s bar and grill… Incidentally, … Continue reading →

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Lost University – Now enrolling!

Posted on 23 September 2009 by Ben

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video The latest brain-baffling Lost viral event, Lost University, is now open for enrolment. Promising the chance to learn more about the mysteries of both the island and the … Continue reading →

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Six this we learned today | Wednesday 23 September

Posted on 23 September 2009 by Ben

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video 1. Top news! Glee‘s been commissioned for a full series. 2. Not many people tuned in to welcome Heroes back in the States. 3. Buffy‘s Sarah Michelle Geller … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Pick of the Day | Wednesday 23 September

Posted on 23 September 2009 by peter
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9pm, 10 Things I Hate About You, Fiver NEW SERIES Based on the hit movie of the same name, this new sitcom follows the romantic entanglements of sisters Kat and Bianca as they start out at a Californian high-school. 10pm, … Continue reading →

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In the latest issue of TV & Satellite Week

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Paul
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  In this week’s edition of TV & Satellite Week: • FlashForward Joseph Fiennes heads the cast of America’s hottest new drama! • Benidorm The Sangria’s flowing again in Spain as Sheridan Smith joins the show • Autumnwatch Chris Packham … Continue reading →

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