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Josh Gates LIVE From Ireland with "Destination Truth"
By Karen Moul
Syfy's going green for St. Patrick Day with a special four-hour live episode of Destination Truth. On Thursday, March 17, host Josh Gates and his team will broadcast from Ireland, where they will brave the crumbling ruin of Duckett's Grove Castle in search of the banshee, a female spirit whose scream is believed to be an omen of death.
Gates is eager to return to Ireland; last March he and his team visited the Emerald Isle is search of leprechauns. "There's this really intense connection in Ireland to their folklore," he says, "and you meet a lot of people who really are invested in these paranormal reports. They really believe that these ghosts are there, they believe that the banshee is there, and they claim to have had these first-person experiences that are really compelling when you listen to them."
The bansee is a ghost who likes to be seen as well as heard. Gates describes the "piercing wail that really defines the banshee. And the sound of the banshee is something that if you walk down the street in Ireland and polled 100 people and asked them about the banshee's wail, you'd be amazed at how many people will have something to say about it."
Syfy's going green for St. Patrick Day with a special four-hour live episode of Destination Truth. On Thursday, March 17, host Josh Gates and his team will broadcast from Ireland, where they will brave the crumbling ruin of Duckett's Grove Castle in search of the banshee, a female spirit whose scream is believed to be an omen of death.Gates is eager to return to Ireland; last March he and his team visited the Emerald Isle is search of leprechauns. "There's this really intense connection in Ireland to their folklore," he says, "and you meet a lot of people who really are invested in these paranormal reports. They really believe that these ghosts are there, they believe that the banshee is there, and they claim to have had these first-person experiences that are really compelling when you listen to them."
The bansee is a ghost who likes to be seen as well as heard. Gates describes the "piercing wail that really defines the banshee. And the sound of the banshee is something that if you walk down the street in Ireland and polled 100 people and asked them about the banshee's wail, you'd be amazed at how many people will have something to say about it."
Josh Gates Talks "Destination Truth"
By Jamie Ruby
Explorer and adventurer Josh Gates holds degrees in both archaelogy and drama. He is also an avid scuba diver as well as a photographer. Host and co-executive producer of the series Destination Truth on Syfy, Gates travels the world and has been to more than 75 different countries. He also was recently inducted into the presigious organization The Explorers Club.
Gates always has great stories to tell of his vast exploits, from Africa to Antarctica. He recently spoke to the media at the Syfy Digital Press Tour in Orlando, Florida.
Explorer and adventurer Josh Gates holds degrees in both archaelogy and drama. He is also an avid scuba diver as well as a photographer. Host and co-executive producer of the series Destination Truth on Syfy, Gates travels the world and has been to more than 75 different countries. He also was recently inducted into the presigious organization The Explorers Club.Gates always has great stories to tell of his vast exploits, from Africa to Antarctica. He recently spoke to the media at the Syfy Digital Press Tour in Orlando, Florida.
"Destination Truth" Airs Live from Ireland Thursday
TUNE-IN ALERT!
DESTINATION TRUTH
LIVE from Ireland!
Thursday, March 17
7-11pm ET/PT*
*please note special time!
This Thursday at 7pm, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Syfy and Destination Truth!
Adventurer Josh Gates heads to Ireland for a LIVE four-hour investigation, where he and his team will take on the crumbling ruins of an ancient castle in pursuit of the truth behind the legend of the banshee.
Syfy.com will serve as the online destination for the live show, featuring exclusive camera feeds and an interactive map that will display the team's whereabouts in real time.
DESTINATION TRUTH
LIVE from Ireland!
Thursday, March 17
7-11pm ET/PT*
*please note special time!
This Thursday at 7pm, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Syfy and Destination Truth!
Adventurer Josh Gates heads to Ireland for a LIVE four-hour investigation, where he and his team will take on the crumbling ruins of an ancient castle in pursuit of the truth behind the legend of the banshee.
Syfy.com will serve as the online destination for the live show, featuring exclusive camera feeds and an interactive map that will display the team's whereabouts in real time.
An Exclusive Look at Marcel's Quantum Kitchen
By Karen Moul
Syfy continues its move into original, unscripted programming with a cooking show: Marcel's Quantum Kitchen. During the recent Syfy Digital Press Tour, he gave the media an early look at what was to come.
Reality fans know Marcel Vigneron as Top Chef's season two runner-up, the "foam guy" with the big ego to match his big hair. He was back for a polarizing turn on this season's Top Chef All Stars but was voted off during Restaurant Wars.
But Marcel is back in action as the star of his own reality show. Marcel's Quantum Kitchen centers on his new catering and party planning company.
Syfy continues its move into original, unscripted programming with a cooking show: Marcel's Quantum Kitchen. During the recent Syfy Digital Press Tour, he gave the media an early look at what was to come.Reality fans know Marcel Vigneron as Top Chef's season two runner-up, the "foam guy" with the big ego to match his big hair. He was back for a polarizing turn on this season's Top Chef All Stars but was voted off during Restaurant Wars.
But Marcel is back in action as the star of his own reality show. Marcel's Quantum Kitchen centers on his new catering and party planning company.
A Note From the Editor
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:
I recently realized that a few previous articles for whatever reason had either not gotten published, or were not set to "live" on the site and were therefore not available. I decided that if I were to simply publish them under their respective dates, that because things are listed by date on the site, most visitors would never see them. I decided that the best way to present them was to post them as if they are new articles so that they show up on the front of the site. They will also will be released over a short period of time so that they will get a chance to be featured. I chose the order because two of the articles actually fit well with the start of the new episodes / seasons of these shows. Please bare with me, as they are great interviews and I don't want to see them go unread. Once I am able to find a better way to manage publication (at this point I am the only person who publishes anything on the site / manages it) with my team, things will go a lot smoother. I am currently working on finding an editor that will allow contributions so that I am not trying to manage everything on my own.
There are also some things that unfortunately do to time constraints and other commitments had to be postponed as I have been catching up on the previously mentioned articles, that are still planned for future updates, including but not limited to: a gallery including all of the photos taken during the Syfy Digital Press Tour (many previously unpublished to the site), exclusive video clips from interviews with the talent at the press event (i.e. personal videos of my own questions), and a fans look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including photos and videos, which in the interest of interviews I have yet to have a chance to complete.
Please accept my apology for the delays as I work to make SciFi Vision a better science fiction and pop culture resource.
I recently realized that a few previous articles for whatever reason had either not gotten published, or were not set to "live" on the site and were therefore not available. I decided that if I were to simply publish them under their respective dates, that because things are listed by date on the site, most visitors would never see them. I decided that the best way to present them was to post them as if they are new articles so that they show up on the front of the site. They will also will be released over a short period of time so that they will get a chance to be featured. I chose the order because two of the articles actually fit well with the start of the new episodes / seasons of these shows. Please bare with me, as they are great interviews and I don't want to see them go unread. Once I am able to find a better way to manage publication (at this point I am the only person who publishes anything on the site / manages it) with my team, things will go a lot smoother. I am currently working on finding an editor that will allow contributions so that I am not trying to manage everything on my own.
There are also some things that unfortunately do to time constraints and other commitments had to be postponed as I have been catching up on the previously mentioned articles, that are still planned for future updates, including but not limited to: a gallery including all of the photos taken during the Syfy Digital Press Tour (many previously unpublished to the site), exclusive video clips from interviews with the talent at the press event (i.e. personal videos of my own questions), and a fans look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including photos and videos, which in the interest of interviews I have yet to have a chance to complete.
Please accept my apology for the delays as I work to make SciFi Vision a better science fiction and pop culture resource.
Enter "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen" T-shirt Giveaway
Marcel's Quantum Kitchen doesn't premiere until March 22, but you can get ready for the new series with a promotional t-shirt that we are giving away, coutesy of Syfy.
All you have to do is follow scifivision on twitter, and tweet to @scifivision what you are most looking forward to on the new series, or what creative dish you would love to see Marcel create on the show. The contest runs through 11:59 pm on March 22.
In the mean time, check out all the great stuff about this original series that has been posted on Sci Fi Vision, including an upcoming interview with Marcel as well as the bios / press release and photos below.
All you have to do is follow scifivision on twitter, and tweet to @scifivision what you are most looking forward to on the new series, or what creative dish you would love to see Marcel create on the show. The contest runs through 11:59 pm on March 22.
In the mean time, check out all the great stuff about this original series that has been posted on Sci Fi Vision, including an upcoming interview with Marcel as well as the bios / press release and photos below.
Reality Rocks Expo - Program Announcement 2
The latest press release we received for Reality Rocks Expo:
STARS FROM AMERICAN IDOL, THE REAL WORLD, SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, LOGO'S RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE, FOOD NETWORK, COOKING CHANNEL AND BRAVO ADDED TO REALITY ROCKS EXPO APRIL 9-10, 2011 AT THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
New Names Join Previously Announced Talent Including Nick Cannon, DeAnna Pappas, Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts, Karina Smirnoff and Much More
STARS FROM AMERICAN IDOL, THE REAL WORLD, SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, LOGO'S RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE, FOOD NETWORK, COOKING CHANNEL AND BRAVO ADDED TO REALITY ROCKS EXPO APRIL 9-10, 2011 AT THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
New Names Join Previously Announced Talent Including Nick Cannon, DeAnna Pappas, Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts, Karina Smirnoff and Much More
Reality Rocks Expo - The Ultimate Reality TV Experience
The Reality Rocks Expo is coming to Los Angels April 9-10th, and is the "ultimate reality TV experience about the fans, for the fans, and by the fans." Scifivision received to press releases about this event, the second one will follow in a separate post.
REALITY ROCKS EXPO ANNOUNCES FIRST LINEUP OF STARS FROM MTV, VH1, SYFY, THE BACHELORETTE, DANCING WITH THE STARS, UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA, THE NEXT IRON CHEF AND MORE
Nick Cannon, DeAnna Pappas, Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts, Karina Smirnoff, Daytime TV's Top Courtroom Judges and Cast Members of Ghost Hunters Among the Talent Slated To Preview Upcoming Shows, Participate In Meet & Greets, Panel Discussions, Open Casting Calls and Much More
REALITY ROCKS EXPO ANNOUNCES FIRST LINEUP OF STARS FROM MTV, VH1, SYFY, THE BACHELORETTE, DANCING WITH THE STARS, UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA, THE NEXT IRON CHEF AND MORE
Nick Cannon, DeAnna Pappas, Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts, Karina Smirnoff, Daytime TV's Top Courtroom Judges and Cast Members of Ghost Hunters Among the Talent Slated To Preview Upcoming Shows, Participate In Meet & Greets, Panel Discussions, Open Casting Calls and Much More
USA Network's Character Approved Awards Airs Tonight
In anticipation of the 3rd Annual Character Approved Awards, airing tonight on USA, televised for the first time, SciFi Vision was sent this press release. It has also been announced that Academy Award Nominee Ethan Hawke has officially been announced as tonight's narrator.
USA NETWORK ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 3rd ANNUAL CHARACTER APPROVED AWARDS RECOGNIZING TWELVE CULTURAL TRAILBLAZERS
Multimedia Campaign Honors Walter Hood (Architecture), Vik Muniz (Art), Emily Pilloton (Design), Prabal Gurung (Fashion), Davis Guggenheim (Film), Grant Achatz (Food), Blake Mycoskie (Giving), Janelle Monáe (Music), Dennis Crowley & Naveen Selvadurai (New Media), Lily Rabe (Theatre), and Nicole Krauss (Writing)
Character Approved: Honoring 12 Cultural Trailblazers Documentary to Premiere on Tuesday, March 8, 11/10c Immediately Following The Season Two Finale Of WHITE COLLAR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – February 23, 2011 – USA Network announced today the 12 honorees for the 3rd annual Character Approved Awards, in recognition of their innovation and cultural contributions. The Awards pay tribute to the visionaries and real "characters" from a cross-section of creative disciplines who are changing the face of American culture. USA Network created the awards to provide a national platform for important cultural influencers and to encourage a collective dialogue around their ideas. USA chose to bestow this year's honorees with the Network's "character seal of approval" based on their cultural impact, legacy and persona. These exceptional pioneers are making progressive changes in their field through innovation, creativity and a willingness to break the mold.
"USA surveyed the cultural landscape and hand-picked twelve exceptional pioneers whose impact in their unique creative disciplines will be felt far into the future," said Alexandra Shapiro, USA's senior vice president, brand marketing and digital. "These honorees defy convention, influence popular opinion and exemplify what it means to be a true character."
The Character Approved honorees will be featured in a multimedia campaign including a one-hour television special, CHARACTER APPROVED: HONORING 12 CULTURAL TRAILBLAZERS, directed by acclaimed documentarian Phil Griffin, narrated by Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke, and produced by @radical.media. The telecast will premiere on USA Network, Tuesday March 8th at 11/10c immediately following the season 2 finale of White Collar and will be comprised of original, exclusive long-form interviews shot expressly for the special.
USA NETWORK ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 3rd ANNUAL CHARACTER APPROVED AWARDS RECOGNIZING TWELVE CULTURAL TRAILBLAZERS
Multimedia Campaign Honors Walter Hood (Architecture), Vik Muniz (Art), Emily Pilloton (Design), Prabal Gurung (Fashion), Davis Guggenheim (Film), Grant Achatz (Food), Blake Mycoskie (Giving), Janelle Monáe (Music), Dennis Crowley & Naveen Selvadurai (New Media), Lily Rabe (Theatre), and Nicole Krauss (Writing)
Character Approved: Honoring 12 Cultural Trailblazers Documentary to Premiere on Tuesday, March 8, 11/10c Immediately Following The Season Two Finale Of WHITE COLLAR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – February 23, 2011 – USA Network announced today the 12 honorees for the 3rd annual Character Approved Awards, in recognition of their innovation and cultural contributions. The Awards pay tribute to the visionaries and real "characters" from a cross-section of creative disciplines who are changing the face of American culture. USA Network created the awards to provide a national platform for important cultural influencers and to encourage a collective dialogue around their ideas. USA chose to bestow this year's honorees with the Network's "character seal of approval" based on their cultural impact, legacy and persona. These exceptional pioneers are making progressive changes in their field through innovation, creativity and a willingness to break the mold.
"USA surveyed the cultural landscape and hand-picked twelve exceptional pioneers whose impact in their unique creative disciplines will be felt far into the future," said Alexandra Shapiro, USA's senior vice president, brand marketing and digital. "These honorees defy convention, influence popular opinion and exemplify what it means to be a true character."
The Character Approved honorees will be featured in a multimedia campaign including a one-hour television special, CHARACTER APPROVED: HONORING 12 CULTURAL TRAILBLAZERS, directed by acclaimed documentarian Phil Griffin, narrated by Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke, and produced by @radical.media. The telecast will premiere on USA Network, Tuesday March 8th at 11/10c immediately following the season 2 finale of White Collar and will be comprised of original, exclusive long-form interviews shot expressly for the special.
Reshma Shetty of "Royal Pains" Talks About Her Latest Project
By Karen Moul
Royal Pains' second season has just ended, and will return for a new season this summer. Although Divya didn't get married, star Reshma Shetty is planning to take the plunge and wed boyfriend Deep Katdare, who co-starred with her in the touring production of Bombay Dreams.
"So, my big project has been my wedding," she told us. "Hopefully, this show that I'm creating, i.e. Reshma's wedding, will be really [great].
"I've had fun," says Reshma, "because USA has also helped me. We put together some webisodes about how to get married in New York. It's called Royally Wed with Divya. USA's been amazing! I've never been married before, and I didn't know anything. So [it's me] meeting vendors, finding out what brides need to know, bringing tips to you with a video. I just had no idea it was going to turn out as great as it did!"
After the wedding, Reshma will be back for Royal Pains' third season. And in the future – who knows? "I would love to do a movie," she says. "I would love to do a comedy. And, at some point, I do want to return to the stage."
She might even try producing. "I am attracted to the production side...more the vision of the entire movie or show. I think that interests me. And, I'm sure that at the point I will want to morph into that role. I think I have a good eye for being able to see where a project should go and what its style should be."
But Reshma doesn't take the idea lightly. "I say this for any job: I hate people who just jump into things with no real knowledge, because they never usually do a very good job. I never want to be one of those people. So, I don't want to lightly say, oh, I'll be a producer or I'll be a director. But, there's definitely an interest in learning about it."
Royal Pains' second season has just ended, and will return for a new season this summer. Although Divya didn't get married, star Reshma Shetty is planning to take the plunge and wed boyfriend Deep Katdare, who co-starred with her in the touring production of Bombay Dreams."So, my big project has been my wedding," she told us. "Hopefully, this show that I'm creating, i.e. Reshma's wedding, will be really [great].
"I've had fun," says Reshma, "because USA has also helped me. We put together some webisodes about how to get married in New York. It's called Royally Wed with Divya. USA's been amazing! I've never been married before, and I didn't know anything. So [it's me] meeting vendors, finding out what brides need to know, bringing tips to you with a video. I just had no idea it was going to turn out as great as it did!"
After the wedding, Reshma will be back for Royal Pains' third season. And in the future – who knows? "I would love to do a movie," she says. "I would love to do a comedy. And, at some point, I do want to return to the stage."
She might even try producing. "I am attracted to the production side...more the vision of the entire movie or show. I think that interests me. And, I'm sure that at the point I will want to morph into that role. I think I have a good eye for being able to see where a project should go and what its style should be."
But Reshma doesn't take the idea lightly. "I say this for any job: I hate people who just jump into things with no real knowledge, because they never usually do a very good job. I never want to be one of those people. So, I don't want to lightly say, oh, I'll be a producer or I'll be a director. But, there's definitely an interest in learning about it."
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!
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!
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!