Buzz News Roundup, 12/14


Updated 12/15/07 12:56 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 12/14

According to ComingSoon, director John Singleton has signed on for the A-Team movie. Journeyman fans are sending Rice-a-Roni to NBC to protest the show's cancellation, TV Guide reports. The New York Times has a story about religion in primetime TV, including Friday Night Lights and Dirty Sexy Money. Billboard has details on the full-length Flight of the Conchords album that's being released in Read more

Buzz News Roundup, 12/12


Updated 12/17/07 8:54 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 12/12

The Golden Globe nominations will be announced tomorrow morning, but Variety says nominees might not attend the January ceremony because of the writers' strike. Also on the chopping block because of the strike: the Television Critics Association press tour, says the Associated Press — and maybe splashy Upfront presentations, too, says the New York Times. But, the Screen Actors Guild Awards Read more

TV Tonight: Sci Fi Monday on NBC


Updated 09/25/07 1:19 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 12 comments

TV Tonight: Sci Fi Monday on NBC

One of the stories that got me most excited at the TCA press tour this summer was NBC's decision to put three series with sci-fi elements together on Monday nights. Tonight, we'll get out first look at how that strategy works out when "Chuck" and "Journeyman" premiere and "Heroes" returns for its second season. The strategy seems smart because while each show has its own audience, I think the Read more

TCA News Roundup: Isaiah, "Singing Bee," "Bionic"


Updated 06/17/08 2:19 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

TCA News Roundup: Isaiah, "Singing Bee," "Bionic"

The attention at the TCA press tour shifts to CBS today, but there are still a few great NBC tidbits to share from the network's two days at the press tour: "Chuck" star Zachary Levi (above), Pop's new favorite person, took first place in a live version of "The Singing Bee" at NBC's all-star party on Tuesday night, beating out Scott Porter of "Friday Night Lights", an Us Weekly writer, and a Read more

Pilot Watch: "Journeyman"


Updated 07/18/07 2:51 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

Pilot Watch: "Journeyman"

The networks have announced their fall schedules, but which of the series will actually be worth watching? Throughout the summer, as I watch the pilots, I'll be posting my first impressions. Note that a lot can change before a show actually makes it to air, so these aren't comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now. Today's installment: NBC's "Journeyman." What's it Read more

NBC Lines Up Three Sci-Fi Shows for Monday Nights


Updated 06/17/08 2:21 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 11 comments

NBC Lines Up Three Sci-Fi Shows for Monday Nights

NBC is bringing sci fi back to broadcast TV — big time. As the network kicked off its presentations at the TCA press tour today, network entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman said the fall schedule would be shifted around to surround breakout hit "Heroes" with two other fantasy shows: "Chuck," about a 20-something slacker who gets spy secrets implanted into his brain, and "Journeyman," which Read more

Get a Sneak Peek at NBC's New Shows


Updated 05/22/07 12:29 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 6 comments

Get a Sneak Peek at NBC's New Shows

We might have to wait till fall to see the full versions of NBC's new shows, but the network is giving you a preview now. Clips of four of the shows, including "Chuck" (photo above), have made their way to YouTube, and NBC has a bunch of goodies on its fall preview site. I also have a ton of photos for the new shows, and I can't wait to hear what you think. "Journeyman" Here's a clip of this Read more

A "Heroes" Spinoff Headlines NBC's Fall Plans


Updated 05/14/07 12:37 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 14 comments

A "Heroes" Spinoff Headlines NBC's Fall Plans

NBC was the first network to announce its fall schedule at the 2007 Upfronts this morning, and it started off with a shocker: A spinoff of "Heroes" called "Heroes: Origins" that will air when the original series is on hiatus and introduce characters not yet known to viewers. Take that, "Grey's Anatomy"! Combined, the two shows will air 30 new episodes next year. Additionally, NBC picked up five Read more

"Friday Night Lights" Renewed! Plus: More from NBC


Updated 05/11/07 12:28 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 9 comments

"Friday Night Lights" Renewed! Plus: More from NBC

NBC won't make its official scheduling announcements till Monday, but there's lots of good news floating around for "Friday Night Lights" fans. This afternoon, reporters at both E! and TV Guide reported that the show has been renewed for a second season! E! reporter Kristin Veitch said the cast found out today that the show will be back. I've told you guys why I'm a little nervous about a second Read more

5 Reasons to Watch Falling Skies This Summer


Updated 04/04/11 8:03 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Falling Skies Preview at 2011 WonderCon

I sat in on the Falling Skies panel yesterday at WonderCon, and although I walked in not knowing much of anything about the Steven Spielberg-backed project on TNT, I walked out pretty excited to tune in when it debuts on June 19. After hearing what writers Melinda Hsu, Mark Verheiden, and star Drew Roy had to say about the series, and seeing a few sneak peeks, I came up with five reasons you Read more