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TV Series Renewals, Jobs Newly Cast [Merlin, Vampire Diaries and more]

by on July 15, 2011

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Cinema Static on Brusimm - TV and Movie News & Opinion

Today I’ve got some TV news bits about Syfy‘s Merlin, Mark Valley casting news, The Vampire Dairies casting bits, ABC’s Rookie Blue, MTV’s Teen Wolf, Glee, and the sad news regarding Men of a Certain Age.  Scroll on through to your favorite bit to see what’s up…

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Merlin

Syfy renewed Merlin for a fourth season! Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Angel Coulby, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson and John Hurt are returning with the fourth season.

New cast will include Nathaniel Parker and guest stars Gemma Jones and Phil Davis.

The third season of Merlin averaged 1.9 million viewers, which was 12% increase from the season before.

[tvguide.com: Syfy renews Merlin]

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Mark Valley Lands Role in Harry’s Law

Mark Valley fans can rejoice once again. Though all his fans were sad to see Human Target go by the wayside, Valley is joining Harry’s Law as a regular cast member in the second season of the series.

Karen Olivio is also joining the cast.

[ew.com: Mark Valley to Harry's Law]

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The Vampire Diaries Cast News

Did you catch the news that David Gallagher from 7th Heaven, is joining The Vampire Diairies this next upcoming season? Yep, it’s true. Well, he’ll be in the first two episodes at least.

Gallagher will be playing a werewolf named Ray Sutton who has to deal with Klaus.

The Vampire Diaries returns to your TV set with new episodes for a 3rd season, starting September 15th.

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‘Human Target’ and Others Cancelled by Fox

by on May 10, 2011

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Sad day indeed.  First we here at Cinema Static and our readers lose Stargate Universe to lousy ratings.  (You’ll see my dissection of that scenario in a future post.)  But now news on the street is that Fox has added Human Target, starring Mark Valley to the halls of canceled TV series.

I had come to enjoy Human Target and they had started developing the characters in a very productive fashion and I was enjoying it more in the second season than the first.

But alas, another Cinema Static favorite has spiraled out of control and cratered in the land of cancelled shows.

Boo.  I was really starting to enjoy Jackie Earle Haley‘s portrayal of Guerrero too!  We’ll be seeing more of Jackie Earle Haley in the upcoming movies, Dance of the Mirlitons, Bolden! & the Tim Burton directed Dark Shadows remake.  We’ll be seeing Mark Valley in the upcoming project, Medallion, on the silver screen.

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TV Ratings – ‘The Bachelor’ is Strong, ‘Harry’s Law’ Seems Popular Also!

by on February 1, 2011

in Entertainment

Last night’s airing of The Bachelor had a lot to worry about and I’m thinking pulled a lot of viewers in with the controversy of Emily’s NASCAR racing experience group date with Brad.

Though it was built up by the networks and other venues, and a bit confusing to me about her having to address the issue, it was addressed and in the end, she came through this event by tackling the deal head-on.  Good for her.

I explain why I was a bit confused here, Emily Maynard’s NASCAR Date.

What confuses me is that Brad continues to give that nutcase, Michele, a rose.  People say it’s proof that ABC meddles with their reality TV programming, because a lot don’t think Brad is that interested in the girl.  Whatever, it gives us someone decidedly easy to dislike.  (Especially if you’ve been keeping up with some of her news from the past.)

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Harry’s Law, starring Kathy Bates, pulled in a strong 7.4/12 with the overnight numbers.  The Bachelor, a 7.1 rating/10 share.  The Cape pulled in a 3.3/5 & Chuck, a 3.5/6.

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Human Target Season 2 Premiere Starring Mark Valley – Review and Observations

by on November 17, 2010

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HUMAN TARGET: Chance's (Mark Valley, L) daily meditation is interrupted by Ilsa Pucci in the HUMAN TARGET Season Two premiere episode "Ilsa Pucci"

At the season finale of season 1, Winston was abducted.  In the Nov 17th season 2 premiere of Human Target, titled “Ilsa Pucci”, that situation is remedied rather quickly in the teaser opener.  And immediately upon rescuing Winston, Chance disappears to a meditative retreat in Nepal.

Human Target starring Mark Valley

His newest client shows up in Nepal after tracking him down, she needs his protection and he returns to San Francisco and the team reassembles to protect their new asset.  But this time around in Human Target, Christopher Chance (Mark Valley) is more focused, Guerrero (Jackie Earle Haley) seems even more cold & calculating & Winston (Chi McBride) is just still Winston!

The new client in this episode is Ilsa Pucci, played by Indira Varma (HBO’s Rome) and a new player in the show is Ames, played by the devilish and lovely Janet Montgomery (HBO’s Entourage).

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Human Target Season 2 Premiere Date Moved to November

by on October 1, 2010

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Human Target

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With the advent of Lone Star getting ganked in the ratings, Fox has had to shuffle up their schedule on us.  I guess they didn’t have a plan-B in place!

As it is, though Human Target, starring Mark Valley, was slated for an October 1st season premiere for their second season.  Now, Fox has moved the premeire day and date!

Human Target will be premiering on a new night and date:  Wednesday, November 17th!

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New DVD & Blu-ray Releases for Sept 21 2010 [Robin Hood, Spartacus]

by on September 20, 2010

in Entertainment, movies, television

New DVD and Blu-ray Releases from Cinema Static

This week amongst the 176 new DVD & Blu-ray releases, for movies, TV series, some great family titles and a few choice anime/manga titles   We’re getting some new Robin Hood (Russell Crowe), Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Andy Whitfield), How I Met Your Mother‘s 5th sesaon, (Neil Patrick Harris), Modern Family (Ed O’Neill) & Castle (Nathan Fillion) titles!  And that’s the tip of the ice berg.

One of the best selling pre-orders for this new week has been the Blu-ray/DVD Combo for Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe.  Right behind that on the list is Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the Complete First Season, starring Andy Whitfield.

Again, it’s a TV Series heavy week of releases.  There are some pretty cool titles coming that will be filling my DVD collection list.  Cripes, I may start running out of room!  Remember, just copy and paste your title into the Amazon search box at the bottom of the article!

Check it out:

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MOVIES on DVD & BD

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American Beauty (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray] Starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening

Gamera Vs. Gyaos / Gamera Vs. Viras [Double Feature]

Ondine Starring Colin Farrell and Alicja Bachleda

Robin Hood with Russell Crowe

Robin Hood (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) Starring Russell Crowe:  The 2 disc DVD package includes a Digital Copy of Robin Hood Director’s Cut (expires 09/30/2011);  Deleted Scenes with Introduction & Commentary by Editor Pietro Scalia;  Rise and Rise Again: Making Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood;  The Art of Nottingham;  Marketing Archive

Stomp the Yard: Homecoming Starring Keith David, Columbus Short

The Experiment Starring Adrien Brody, Cam Gigandet, Forest Whitaker, et al.

The Peacemaker Starring George Clooney

The Secret in Their Eyes Starring Ricardo Darín and Soledad Villamil

Movies and TV on AMAZON

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Fall 2010 September / October Premiere & Returning TV Series Air Dates

by on August 23, 2010

in Entertainment, television

TV & Movie news & Opinion, weeding out the static

If you were wondering what show is returning or premiering in the Fall 2010 television season when, I’ve pulled everything together in one spot here from my various lists shown by Cinema Static on Brusimm.  My own lists were confusing me, so I suspected others might have been bewildered also!  With that in mind, let’s check out what I’ve put together so far! [Updated with three Syfy Channel premieres]

SMALLVILLE Season 10 - Tom Welling stars as Clark Kent

The first part of my list is sorted first by new TV series by date, then returning (renewed) TV series by date.  Farther down, I have everything sorted by show name, if you were indeed looking for something specific.

"Hawaii Five-O" Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan

Human Target on Fox with Chi McBride, Mark Valley & Jackie Earle Haley

HUMAN TARGET: With the help of his associates, Guerrero (Jackie Earle Haley, R) and Winston (Chi McBride, L), Christopher Chance (Mark Valley, C) is a private contractor hired to protect his clients from dangerous and imminent threats in the action-drama HUMAN TARGET

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SUPERNATURAL starring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki

Can you tell some of the shows I’m looking forward to?  And no, sorry, I didn’t break the lists out by network!  I’m getting lazy these days!  LOL.

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TV Series Showing At 2010 Comic-Con in Ballroom 20 & Survival Tip SDCC

by on July 8, 2010

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2010 Comic-Con News from Cinema Static

Ballroom 20 during the 2010 Comic-Con event weekend is THE place to be if you’re a TV series fanatic! From The Big Bang Theory to Bones on Friday. On Saturday the shows in the big room start with Chuck, Fringe and the day closes out with Human Target. Sunday is the big WB day, with Smallville, Supernatural and Glee.  If you’re looking for something movie related, Hall H will be the place for sure.  For example, Tron: Legacy will be at Comic-Con 2010 in Hall H!

  • American Dad

  • Bones

  • Burn Notice

  • Californication

  • Chuck

  • Dexter

  • Family Guy

  • Fringe

  • Futurama

  • Glee

  • Human Target

  • Nikita

  • Psych

  • Smallville

  • Sons of Anarchy

  • Supernatural

  • The Big Bang Theory

  • The Cleveland Show

  • The Simpsons

  • The Vampire Diaries

  • V

  • Weeds

  • White Collar

If you like even 1/2 of the shows listed below, you’re going to be getting antsy about 1/2 way through the day. Me, I pack 2 bagels, a decent sized baggie of Cheerios and water.

Here’s a Comic-Con Survival Tip from Cinema Static on Brusimm: If there’s a panel you want to go to, get there early enough to get a front section seat. If your favorite show isn’t the first panel up but is 2nd or 3rd, you can get to the room before the previous panel ends. Believe it or not, even if your favorite show is following a panel, not everyone at the previous panel will be staying for yours. I’m shocked every time 1/3 of the room empties for my panel. But that is the good news. The bad news is that there are even more people coming in or are already there waiting for the folks to leave.

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Fox Orders New Shows for Next Season

by on May 14, 2010

in Entertainment, television

Fox Network

Tis the week of orders, cancellations and series renewals!  We’ve already seen that Fox has renewed Human Target with Mark Valley; and renewed Lie to Me starring Tim Roth.  Fox has also ordered some new shows for next season.

They’ve ordered the police drama RideAlong, which is about a rogue cowboy cop and a female police chief.  The other drama they’ve ordered is based in Texas called Midland, but may eventually be called Lone Star.  Midland is about a con man in the oil industry.

Right off the bat, RideAlong smells like Castle, that stars Nathan Fillion… A non-cop paired up with a female cop.  How many episodes do you give it before they build up the sexual tension?  Sorry, I’m a biased reporter!  To see more of what comedies and such that Fox ordered, check out THR

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Human Target TV Series Has Been Renewed

by on May 14, 2010

in Entertainment, television

Mark Valley stars in Human Target

"Human Target" series star Mark Valley at WonderCon 2010

Great news for all fans of Mark Valley.  Human Target is getting renewed for a 2nd season!    The Fox network order is anticipated to be 13 episodes.

This is great news.  When Human Target ended its first season, I hated the idea of the cliff hanger that it ended on.  That and I was starting to like Guerrero, played by Jackie Earle Haley!

Now the showrunners get to expound on what they started:  Exploring more of “Chance’s” past or past Chance’s!  And dig more into Christopher’s past.  It was great to see some prior emotional character building content!


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