Saturday December 19, 2009
Wow, that was quick -- ABC's newest hit series FlashForward is already coming to DVD!
FlashForward: Volume 1 contains the first 10 season one episodes (430 minutes to be exact) and will arrive at a store near you on February 23, 2010. The new season begins on March 4, so this DVD release will allow existing viewers to play catch up and perhaps lure in a whole new crop of fans looking to discover what the fuss is all about.
Also Coming to DVD....
Since many TV series are now breaking their seasons into two parts, a two-part DVD release appears to be the latest trend. Fox's mega-hit series Glee has aired their winter finale (and not returning until April), a DVD release is on its way. Glee: Season 1, Vol. 1 - The Road to Sectionals arrives on December 29 and it includes a special director's cut of the pilot episode, as well as a few other fun special features sure to please any "Gleek." My only complaint: Not released in time for Christmas. [Compare Prices]
Photo Credit: Bob D'Amico/ABC © 2009 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
Thursday December 17, 2009
Awards season has officially begun. Hot on the heels of the announcement of the Golden Globe Award nominees comes the nominees for the Screen Actors Guild awards. Much like the Golden Globe and People's Choice nominees, the majority of the SAG nominees come from the cable networks.
True Blood, Mad Men and Dexter are the trendy nominees for all three award ballots this year. Also receiving several nods are the successful freshman series Glee and The Good Wife. Surprisingly, Perennial nominee House did not make the list this year in the drama series category.
Will your favorites win the big award? Find out when the Screen Actors Guild Awards airs January 23 on TNT and TBS.
Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels/AMC
Tuesday December 15, 2009
The Oscars and Emmys may be considered the highest honor for actors/shows/movies on the big and small screen, but I think most consider the Golden Globe Awards as a prelude to the award ceremonies in year ahead. As the new decade begins, the stars from both screens celebrate the best of the best in the industry with the first big awards ceremony of the year....
The Hollywood Foreign Press announced their nominees for the 2010 Golden Globe Awards and once again, the cable shows dominate each of the major categories. Could network television eventually be a thing of the past? As strange as that may sound, when you think in terms of the quality of shows such as Mad Men or Big Love, where the writers have more creative control, viewers would be treated to an endless array of absolutely fantastic television. Imagine the possibilities!
Did your favorite shows earn a nomination? Which shows do you feel got snubbed? Be sure to tune in to see who will take home the gold when the Golden Globe Awards airs live January 24 on NBC.
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Monday December 14, 2009
While some anxiously await the Olympics every two years, us TV junkies have a whole different way of thinking and look forward to the return of our favorite shows rather than see who will take home the gold. Fear not couch potatoes, I have the answers you've been looking for!
NBC's midseason begins with the two-hour premiere of Chuck on January 10 (moves to its normal Monday night slot on January 11). The season four (or possibly series) finale of Heroes airs on February 8. The much-anticipated premiere of Parenthood takes over that timeslot following the Olympics on March 1.
NBC Midseason Schedule At a Glance
Mondays
- 8-9 p.m. -- Chuck (begins January 11; two back-to-back season premiere episodes on January 10 from 9-11 p.m.)
- 9-10 p.m. -- Parenthood (premieres March 1)
- 10-11 p.m. - The Jay Leno Show
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
NBC Photo: Mitchell Haaseth Copyright © 2009 NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
