Mr. Rogers visits Eureka
Cute, probably inevitable, and definitely my favorite TV promo of the season: Eureka returns next week, on Tuesday, July 29, at 9pm Eastern on Sci Fi. (Technorati tags: Eureka)
tv buzz
Steven Moffat tells Spielberg to take a hike
UPDATED: In the interest of fairness and such, here’s a link to a BBC News story in which Moffat clarifies some of the earlier news. Though, honestly, the only genuine correction is that it’s Tintin collaborator Peter Jackson, not Steven Spielberg, who’s a big fan of Doctor Who, which is less surprising, seeing as how … more…
American ‘Life on Mars’ crashing and burning
I’d love to say “I told you so.” Oh, wait: I did. Thanks to reader Proper Dave who pointed out in comments this disturbing news of the already disturbing American remake of the BBC series Life on Mars: It’s quite common for series producers to replace actors after shooting a pilot and getting feedback…. However, … more…
‘The Cleaner’ has me scratching my head
I meant to write about The Cleaner, A&E’s new scripted drama, sooner, but I still don’t know quite what to make of it. I watched a screener of the pilot before it aired on Tuesday night, and then I watched it again when it aired, and I’m still kinda scratching my head and wondering, What … more…
16 Emmys noms for ‘Mad Men’
Basic cable smacked the networks and pay cable today when Mad Men (and Damages) were nominated in the best-drama-series category, a first for basic cable. As the AP also notes, rather gleefully, “stars from cable’s less glamorous channels also made a splash in major acting categories.” I’m still watching Season One of Mad Men on … more…
‘Doctor Who’ blogging: “Midnight”
Tons of spoilers! Don’t read till you’ve seen the episode! And no comments from party poopers!
a few ‘Doctor Who’ headlines
• Russell Davies doesn’t like the obsessive core of Doctor Who fandom that consists of “mostly men who like to complain” — he calls them “mosquitoes.” But he recognizes that they’re a tiny minority. • Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy thinks Eddie Izzard would be an awesome Doctor. I agree. And in the spec Doctor Who … more…
‘Burn Notice’ returns tonight
Just a heads-up that Burn Notice, USA Network’s fluffily delightful comedy, returns to the tube tonight at 10pm Eastern. This really is the perfect summer show: it’s funny and light but still smart and snarky; it takes itself seriously enough to be believable — which is important when you’re dealing with fantasy spy stuff like … more…
Mental Floss turns dorky with a ‘Doctor Who’ quiz
Well, Mental Floss has always been pretty dorky — in a good way — but now they’ve cemented it with their Who Played (Doctor) Who? quiz. Needless to say, I aced it. (thanks to my pal Gail for the heads-up) (Technorati tags: Doctor Who)
‘Doctor Who’ not-blogging: “Journey’s End”
I hate Russell Davies, and I love him. Much as I hate the Doctor, and love him.
