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John Noble on the End of "Fringe"

By Jamie Ruby

John NobleTonight Fox will be airing "The Boy Must Live," the eleventh episode of the fifth and final season of Fringe. The last two episodes will air the following week, back to back. As the series is coming to a close, John Noble, who plays Walter Bishop on the series, talked to the digital media yesterday about what fans can expect, his favorite memories, and everything else in between.

Noble told talked to SciFi Vision about his favorite version of Walter to play. "I loved it when he was being random, which was probably the original version of him more than anyone else. I loved doing Walter then and all of the different mental states that we've played in during the time, but when he was being completely random and had very poor social skills.

"I loved the scenes that he played with Peter, the connecting stuff that I played with Josh Jackson over the five years. Both of us really loved doing that work. There were so many different aspects of Walter, the comedy and drama and emotion and so forth. He was a fully-fledged character. So it's hard for me to say what my favorite one was...Fringe is essentially a love story and so the scenes where he had close connection with Peter, but also with Anna's character (Anna Torv as Olivia) or Jasika's character (Jasika Nicole as Astrid), were very special to me."

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Betty White & Chris Coelen Talk "Off Their Rockers"

By Jamie Ruby

Betty WhiteAt 90, seven-time Award Winner Betty White is still at the top of her game in acting and comedy. White, who's been in the business for almost 70 years, is probably most known for her role as Rose Nylund on the long-running sitcom The Golden Girls and possibly for her role as Sue Ann Nivens on Mary Tyler Moore. White currently stars in the sitcom Hot in Cleveland, as well as stars in and executive produces NBC's Betty White's Off Their Rockers.

Chris Coelen, who also is an executive producer of the series, is the founder of Kinetic Content LLC., whose television series credits also include You Deserve It, Perez Hilton All Access, as well as other cable series.

Off Their Rockers, which was adapted from the hit Belgium series Benidorm Bastards, is a hilarious hidden camera show where senior citizens prank unsuspecting people of a younger age.

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"Bones" Renewed for Season 9; Returns 1/14

Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013

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FOX DIGS UP NEW SEASON OF “BONES”

Veteran Procedural Renewed for Ninth Season on FOX

FOX has renewed the hit series BONES for its upcoming ninth season, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

“After more than 150 episodes, BONES continues to be one of television’s most dynamic and consistent dramas,” said Reilly. “We at FOX, along with millions of zealous fans, look forward to seeing where the incredible creative team takes the series next season.”

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Merlin 5.1 Review: “Arthur’s Bane: Part I”

By John Keegan and Gregg Wright

merlinAnymore, there are a few predictions one can make, with relative confidence, about any new season of “Merlin”. As usual, the season begins with promise: an epic two-parter that reminds us of what the show could be if the whole season followed suit. But we’ve been down this road before. The format constraints will continue to bog down the show and restrict the inherent potential for serialized storytelling in the story arcs. And there will be plenty of other frustrating and downright odd writing choices, as well as one or two horrendously bad comedy episodes.


All this makes me sound like I dislike “Merlin”. I don’t, really. In fact, I have a special fondness for the show and its characters. There is much about the show that continues to confound and annoy me, but “Merlin” has found itself a comfortable spot in my brain. It continues to be just good enough to keep me watching, but very often fails to live up to my high hopes for it. Season 4 really ought to have been the season where “Merlin” got its act together, and there was every indication that it would be the best season yet. Unfortunately, the season only made it about halfway to living up to its potential.

Merlin-Season-5-Premiere-Arthurs-Bane-4-550x366So for this season, my expectations have been tempered. Season 4 did make some changes for the better, so this season may improve the show to another small degree. But I no longer expect the show to make the dramatic, rapid changes that I’ve long hoped for. With all that in mind, the season premiere is about as good as expected. Another time jump is utilized; this time a whole three years have gone by, rather than the usual single year. And there is a good reason for this, as it turns out.

The season opens much the same as the previous one did: with Morgana up to no good. I find Morgana to be a terribly underwhelming and incomprehensible villain (or villainess, if you prefer), so this aspect of the premiere bored me. But there is a new “sub-baddie” in the form of Ruadan, played by Liam Cunningham; one of my absolute favorite British actors. Here he plays a druid sorcerer, allied with Morgana, whose daughter is embedded in the royal court as Guinevere’s servant.

Together, he and Morgana are mighty keen on unearthing some sort of magical key to all knowledge, which is said to be buried beneath a large, rather forbidding-looking castle in an equally forbidding-looking, snowy landscape. The idea being that this Diamair will explain to them just what “Arthur’s Bane” is. Morgana has managed to capture Gwaine and Percival, and has put them to work (along with several other of Arthur’s men) digging below the castle. Gwaine gets a nice little sub-plot here at the castle, where an interesting reveal occurs partway through the episode. This “key” may be more than anyone expected it to be.

Meanwhile, Arthur and Merlin get themselves into trouble while out looking for Gwaine and the others. Separated from the others during a fight with Morgana’s forces, Arthur and Merlin end up on the run. The premiere wisely plays on the chemistry between Arthur and Merlin for much of the premiere, further developing their friendship without dispensing with the (often humorous) conflict between them. This storyline ends with the reveal of what Arthur’s Bane really is.

While the re-appearance of Mordred isn’t entirely surprising, given how much of the show was dedicated to his origin story as the next big super-villain, it’s a good moment and a story that any fan of Arthurian legend will appreciate. Already, I find him far more interesting than Morgana. While Morgana quickly devolved into a one-note villain, there are hints of a complexity in Mordred. If the season premiere had been solely about Morgana, I would have been disappointed, even in spite of my already lowered expectations. But the appearance of Mordered is one of its saving graces.

Another interesting element in the premiere is the introduction of a potential love interest for Merlin. At least, that’s how it looked at first, until Guinevere sentenced Sefa to death for treachery. Merlin has never really had a love interest aside from Freya, who has only made one brief re-appearance since her previous single-episode storyline. (I almost don’t even want to count her, since she was little more than an episodic love interest.) I say that it’s about time he had one, but it looks as though this romance has been snuffed out before it could even begin.

Speaking of Guinevere, I’m not terribly pleased with the direction the writers have gone with her. The old Guinevere would have shown Sefa mercy. Now she’s become kind of a cold-hearted, well… bitch. It might be nice if the writers actually went somewhere with this, and showed how Guinevere has become corrupted by power. Of course, Guinevere doesn’t exactly have the knowledge that we have: that Sefa is just a misguided young girl being manipulated by her father. But I still found Gwen’s actions to be pretty distasteful and not at all in keeping with her earlier characterization.

All in all, another strong premiere from “Merlin”, and the follow-up will likely be just as strong. It’s a shame that the majority of the season can’t be this focused, well-paced, and serious. The premiere does feel a bit overly familiar, but it’s generally representative of what tends to work best in “Merlin”. Dark forces are converging, unnerving prophecies are foretold, battles are fought, and Merlin is stuck at the center of it all, with the terrible burden or responsibility weighing down on him once again.

John Keegan is Editor-in-Chief for Critical Myth, a partner site of SciFi Vision. Gregg Wright is Critical Myth's reviewer for Merlin.

Early Review: "Being Human" Hits Its Stride

By Jamie Ruby

Being HumanBeing Human returns to Syfy for season three as part of Powerful Mondays on January 14th. The first episode arc holds some big shockers that will have you questioning what is planned for the show. These are definitely big twists fans won't be expecting. The best part of the new season though, confirmed by Sam Witwer (Aidan) at the Syfy Digital Press Tour in October, is that the group will be together again more this season. It's time to welcome back your favorite roommates! Fans agree that the interaction between the main cast, including Witwer, Sam Huntington (Josh), and Meaghan Rath (Sally), is one of the best parts of the series. If the first two episodes are anything to go by, this season the show will be back on course and the characters where they belong, with their usual style of camaraderie and comedy. Speaking of main cast members, Kristen Hager, who plays Nora, will be joining the cast as a series regular this season.

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Pullman, Elfman, & Gad Star on "1600 Penn"

By Jamie Ruby

1600 PennThe Gilchrists are a typical American family that has typical problems, except they happen to live in the White House. The father, President Dale Gilchrist is played by Bill Pulman (Independence Day, While You Were Sleeping), his wife, and stepmother to the children, is played by Jenna Elfman (Dharma and Greg, Accidentally on Purpose). While he balances running the country and being a father, she tries to fit in with the kids and gain their acceptance. Eldest son Skip, played by Josh Gad (Broadway's The Book of Mormon, 21) is the clown of the family. His blunders and well-intentioned efforts to gain his father's respect often cause more problems than they solve, yet he is often the one who brings everyone together.

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Rose, Balfour, & Copeland on the "Haven" Season Finale

By Jamie Ruby

HavenQuite a bit has been happening on this season of Haven – fans have learned more about Audrey, her "past lives," and what happens when she disappears, the identity of the Colorado Kid, about the secretive Guard, and much more. This season has also had the arc of the bolt gun killer aka skin walker. Shippers also got a surprise treat when Duke and Audrey finally kissed. It's definitely been a busy season, and the season finale promises to wrap up some issues at least.

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Syfy's Powerful Mondays Return

SYFY’S POWERFUL MONDAYS PROGRAMMING BLOCK KICKS OFF 2013 WITH SEASON THREE RETURNS OF HIT SERIES BEING HUMAN AND LOST GIRL

PREMIERE OF TIME-TRAVELING POLICE DRAMA CONTINUUM

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 FROM 8-11PM

NEW YORK – January 2, 2013 – Syfy’s Powerful Mondays programming block returns on Monday, January 14, kicking off with the premiere of the new original series Continuum at 8PM (ET/PT), followed by the season three returns of hit programs Being Human at 9PM and Lost Girl at 10PM.

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"Atlas Shrugged Part II" Hits Blu-ray & DVD 2/19

On February 19th Take Part in the Next Chapter of Ayn Rand's Thrilling Story

Atlas Shrugged Part II

Part two of Ayn Rand’s groundbreaking novel comes to the screen in this thrilling and powerful drama. The global economy is on the brink of collapse. Brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continue to mysteriously disappear. Dagny Taggart, Vice President in Charge of Operations for Taggart Transcontinental, has discovered what may very well be the answer to a mounting energy crisis - a revolutionary motor that could seemingly power the World. But, the motor is dead...there is no one left to decipher its secret... and, someone is watching. It's a race against the clock to find the inventor before the motor of the World is stopped for good.

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"Sons of Anarchy: Sons of Anarchy, Vol. 2" Giveaway

Sons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy, Vol. 2Are you a fan of Sons of Anarchy? Do you love the music on the show? If so then you’ve come to the right place!

SciFi Vision is teaming up with FX to offer you the chance to win Sons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy, Vol. 2. To win the CD, simply fill out the form by following the link below and follow the instructions for social media. You must fill out the form and tweet to win.

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Welcome! This is a place for those inspired by the strange, fantastic, and unknown. It is dedicated to those who share their talents with us and shine, whether it be on our televisions or on the silver screen. Here you will find interviews with celebrities, reviews from multiple genres, and other pop culture news and multimedia. While we originally started with a love for science fiction and fantasy, this site is no longer just for any one genre.Something you want to see featured here? Have your own site you'd like to see here? Don't hesitate to let us know!
Welcome! This is a place for those inspired by the strange, fantastic, and unknown. It is dedicated to those who share their talents with us and shine, whether it be on our televisions or on the silver screen. Here you will find interviews with celebrities, reviews from multiple genres, and other pop culture news and multimedia. While we originally started with a love for science fiction and fantasy, this site is no longer just for any one genre.Something you want to see featured here? Have your own site you'd like to see here? Don't hesitate to let us know!
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