Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Game of Thrones - Wall Street Journal: The Games People Play

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: The Games People Play


By NANCY DEWOLF SMITH
March 23, 2012


"Game of Thrones," HBO's gorgeous and hypnotic fantasy series from the novels by George R.R. Martin, takes place in the proverbial olden days, when dragons had faded into myth but men still fought with swords, women wore long gowns and capes, and life was often nasty, brutish and short. Brush past those details, though, and it is a tale still unfolding today, with the quest for political power in uncertain times, when every person must choose whom to trust, and war or other ominous stirrings echo from faraway lands.

There is even climate change. "Winter Is Coming" is the theme for the series' second season. Literally, it refers to a weather cycle in the story's world, which historically has meant years of uninterrupted summer followed inevitably by years of snow, bitter cold and unabating darkness. But a metaphorical chill is already in the air. As the season opens, the Kingdom of Westeros is racked by conflict. Themes of love, lust, honor, betrayal and intrigue, plus just enough magic and exotic creatures to expand our humdrum mental horizons, whirl through every episode. Yet a sense of doom, of worse to come, hangs over it all...


... For those among us who instinctively recoil at the sight of leather jerkins, cut throats and castle keeps, "Games" may take some getting used to. But the cinematography, like the cast of largely British and Irish actors, is magnificent. Each week the story unfolds like a tapestry, its intricate stitches slowly creating not just a scene but a whole world. It's a world to get lost in, but not always easy to endure. Because the good die as often as the bad, and happy endings are only for fairy tales...


Game of Thrones season two premieres Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9/8C on HBO.

Sanctuary - Media Mikes: Robin Dunne Interview

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MEDIA MIKES: Interview with Sanctuary’s Robin Dunne

March 21, 2012
By Mike Gencarelli


Robin Dunne is the star of the SyFy hit series “Sanctuary”. The show recently completed it’s fourth season. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Robin about the season, his first effort directing and what we can expect...


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... MG: What is your favorite episode from season four?

Robin Dunne: "You know, I really like the episode that I directed, episode six titled “Homecoming”. I think my favorite episode of the season, actually of the whole series to date, is episode eight titled “Fugue”, which is our musical episode. It was such an amazing thing to do. It took all of us out of our comfort zones. Being in the recording sessions were great. Being on stage with the little ear piece playing that music that only you can hear, while trying to sing and act at the same time. It was such a challenge but such a fun episode. There is something about singing that brings out a certain emotional level in people. It works so well into the story that the audience is barely going to notice the music. They are not going to be able to notice when we are breaking into song. It definitely has to be one of my favorites..."

Fringe - FOX Video: 'Nothing As It Seems' Sneak Peek # 2 Airs Mar 30 '12

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FRINGE - FOX VIDEO: 'NOTHING AS IT SEEMS' SNEAK PEEK # 2 - AIRS FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 AT 9/8C

Don't miss an all-new episode of FRINGE on FRI at 9/8c, on FOX!

The Fringe Division comes up against a case that Peter believes he has been a part of before, but strangely, it takes place in this world.

Guest stars include Blair Brown and Gabrielle Rose.

Fringe - FOX Video: 'Nothing As It Seems' Sneak Peek # 1 Airs Mar 30 '12

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FRINGE - FOX VIDEO: 'NOTHING AS IT SEEMS' SNEAK PEEK # 1 - AIRS FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 AT 9/8C

Don't miss an all-new episode of FRINGE on FRI at 9/8c, on FOX!

The Fringe Division comes up against a case that Peter believes he has been a part of before, but strangely, it takes place in this world.

Guest stars include Blair Brown and Gabrielle Rose.

Game of Thrones - SFX Magazine: Iain Glen Interview

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SFX MAGAZINE: Game Of Thrones Season Two: Iain Glen Interview

by Rob Power
March 28 2012


... SFX: What were your highlights from the first series?

Iain Glen: "Just getting on board in the first place. It was a big thing to come to the UK, and you know the word was in the air about HBO doing this massive new series, and because it was set so far back in time that European and British actors were in the loop for it. And it’s a big slice of work to come here, to Ireland in particular, but we’re been working in Scotland, Morocco, Malta and stuff. So it was a highlight getting on it and for it to be picked up, which you never know – they’re quite brutal about if it’s functioning or if it’s not functioning, if they like what you’re up to or don’t. They’re hard on the writing, hard on everything, and so the pilot taught everyone a great deal, and they’re willing to spend the money to get it right..."

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Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) and Iain Glen (Ser Jorah Mormont)

Game of Thrones season two premieres Sunday, April 2, 2012 at 9/8C on HBO.

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Game of Thrones - Huff Post TV Video: Two Season 2 Sneak Peeks

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HUFF POST TV VIDEO: 'Game Of Thrones' Season 2: New Clips With Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke

... In the clip of the premiere episode below, the white-haired Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) walks through the desert in the midst of her exile with her loyal dragon on her shoulder






... Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) uses his newfound power as chief adviser to the king to mock the young prince, Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson).






Game of Thrones season two premieres Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9/8C on HBO.

Merlin - TV Guide Video: 'The Sword in the Stone, Part 2' Sneak Peek # 2 Airs Mar 30 '12

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TV GUIDE: Exclusive Video: Excalibur Revealed in the Merlin Season Finale

Mar 28, 2012
by Rich Sands


The battle to reclaim Camelot highlights Friday's season finale of Merlin (10/9c, Syfy). The episode features daring rescues, a rekindled romance and at least one valiant death. But perhaps the most significant moment is the introduction of an iconic element of the Camelot mythos — the legendary sword Excalibur...

Merlin (Colin Morgan) summons the dragon to vanquish the pursuers and uses his magic to kill Agravaine (Nathaniel Parker).

Guest stars include Nathaniel Parker, Ben Daniels, Miranda Raison, Adetomiwa Edun, Eoin Macken, Rupert Young, Tom Hopper and Terence Maynard.




Justified - FX Video Featurette: Go Behind The Scenes - Trailer Stunt

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JUSTIFIED - FX VIDEO FEATURETTE: GO BEHIND THE SCENES - TRAILER STUNT

Go behind the scenes of Justified and be prepared to see some of the greatest stunts in Justified history thus far. Watch Justified on FX. All New, Tuesdays at 10PM ET/PT only on FX.

Justified's stunt coordinator Ben Scott and stuntmen Jeremy Fitzgerald and Allen Robinson take viewers behind the scenes of the trailer stunt [from the episode "Harlan Roulette"].


Timothy Olyphant - Justified - FX Video: 'Coalition' Episode Trailer Airs Apr 3 '12

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JUSTIFIED -FX VIDEO: 'COALITION' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 AT 10/9C

While Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) closes in on the ever-more-unpredictable Quarles (Neal McDonough), Boyd (Walton Goggins) and Dickie Bennett (Jeremy Davies) team up in a last-ditch attempt to recover the fortune that Dickie's mother, Mags, left behind.

Guest stars include Raymond J. Barry, Jere Burns, Jeremy Davies, Cleavon McClendon, Kaitlyn Dever, Neal McDonough, David Meunier and Mykelti Williamson.



Stargate Atlantis - David Hewlett & Jewel Staite - State of Syn

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STARGATE ATLANTIS - DAVID HEWLETT AND JEWEL STAITE - STATE OF SYN

Shaftesbury and Smokebomb to launch new original science fiction digital project, State of Syn, starring Jewel Staite and David Hewlett

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* 3D-enabled motion novel (10 x five-minutes) for digital platforms with associated interactive web and app-based activities

* Starring Jewel Staite (Firefly, L.A. Complex), David Hewlett (Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis), and Rainbow Sun Francks (The Listener, Stargate: Atlantis)

* Production to commence in early April 2012, launching summer 2012

* Sam Egan (Sanctuary) and comic book legend Jimmy Palmiotti (Ghost Rider; Deadpool) serve as creative consultants

Shaftesbury and its award-winning digital media division, Smokebomb Entertainment, today announced casting and production details for State of Syn, a groundbreaking science fiction digital project. Starring Jewel Staite (Firefly, LA Complex), David Hewlett (Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis), and Rainbow Sun Francks (The Listener, Stargate: Atlantis), State of Syn (10 x five minutes) is a 3D-enabled digital motion novel for online, smartphone and tablet devices that combines live-action photography with animated hyper-real backgrounds. Commencing production in Toronto in early April, State of Syn will launch to consumers in summer 2012 and will also be offered to buyers as a standalone property for multiple platforms at MIPTV 2012 in Cannes.

"State of Syn combines the best of traditional sci-fi storytelling with the type of immersive user experience that only digital platforms can offer," said Daniel Dales, CEO and Executive Producer, Smokebomb Entertainment. "Fans of the genre will experience a thrilling mystery presented in an eye-popping layered animation style with interactive elements that will deepen the story world."

Featuring 10 five-minute narrative episodes, State of Syn takes place in a futuristic society where instability reigns but one commodity remains accessible to all: technology. The storyline follows Annika Drake (Staite) and her friends who, following the unexplained death of her father, are pulled into a twisted mystery surrounding his former company, emerging tech giant Psylosense. Now run by her father's former business partner Aslin Kane (Hewlett), Psylosense is manufacturing a highly addictive new sensory experience called Vibe - a digital technology simulating a neurological condition called synesthesia - which is poised to become the new opiate of the masses.

Audiences will be able to enhance their experience of the narrative through an interactive content layer that will allow additional story information to be revealed upon demand via text, audio or images throughout each episode. They can also choose to view State of Syn in 3D through the use of a 3Dee Slide (available for purchase from 3DeeCentral), or on any 3D-enabled device...



The Vampire Diaries - CW Video Featurette: 'The Murder of One' Producer's Preview

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES - CW VIDEO FEATURETTE: 'THE MURDER OF ONE' PRODUCER'S PREVIEW

Julie Plec informs us on the impact of the special oak and the impact of hurting Rebekah. Bite into an all-new TVD Thursday at 8/7c on The CW.

Damon and Stefan focus on a plan to destroy Klaus. Meanwhile, Klaus threatens someone close to Bonnie in order to force her to conduct a spell for him.

Guest stars include Claire Holt, Joseph Morgan, Cassidy Freeman, Tobert Ri'chard and Casper Zafer.


Supernatural - CW Video Featurette: 'Turn on the Sizzle'

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SUPERNATURAL - CW VIDEO FEATURETTE: 'TURN ON THE SIZZLE'

The CW - TV to Talk about. Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, Ringer, Nikita, The Secret Circle, Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill.

Fringe - FOX Video Featurette: Fans Ask: Joshua Jackson

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FRINGE - FOX VIDEO FEATURETTE: FANS ASK: JOSHUA JACKSON

Don't miss an all-new episode of FRINGE on FRI at 9/8c, on FOX!

Joshua Jackson answers the fan question, "for those of us who ship Peter/Lincoln (PECOLN) any good news for us?"

Anna Silk - Lost Girl - Syfy Video: '(dis)members Only' Episode Trailer Airs Apr 2 '12

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LOST GIRL - SYFY VIDEO: '(DIS)MEMBERS ONLY' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 AT 10/9C

Bo, Dyson and Kenzi go undercover at a country club to investigate strange disappearances. Lost Girl Monday at 10/9c.

Bo (Anna Silk) and Dyson (Kris Holden-Ried) go undercover as a married power couple at a swank country club to help an old friend from Kenzi’s (Ksenia Solo) criminal past. At first they enjoy their taste of the good life – and the chance to play house. But soon the emotional pressure of the charade, and the increasing body count, push Dyson and Bo to a new level in their relationship...and prompts Dyson to give Trick (Richard Howland) an ultimatum. It’s time for them to tell Bo all they know about her origins once and for all. But before Dyson has a chance to come clean to Bo, an unexpected arrival drops by and tries to silence him for good.

Guest star include Inga Cadranel, Jonathan Higgins, Amy Lalonde, Michael Mando, Suzanne Cyr, Boyd Banks, Stephanie Belding and Edsson Morales.

NOVA - MSN TV: Tonight's Picks Mar 28 '12 - PBS 9/8C

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MSN TV: TONIGHT'S PICKS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012


... NOVA

9:00 PM, PBS

The new episode "Cracking Your Genetic Code" shows why the new era of personalized, gene-based medicine is both ominous and promising -- and relevant to everyone.

Game of Thrones - Access Hollywood: Gethin Anthony (Renly Baratheon) Video Interview # 2

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ACCESS HOLLYWOOD: Gethin Anthony On The Rainbow Of Reactions From ‘Game Of Throne’s Fans

Gethin Anthony talks with Access correspondent Tim Vincent about the moments he is most looking forward to on “Game of Thrones” Season 2. Plus, Gethin shares with Tim some cute stories about the positive fan reactions he’s received. “Game of Thrones” Season 2 premieres at 9 PM, April 1 on HBO.

Game of Thrones - Access Hollywood: Gethin Anthony (Renly Baratheon) Video Interview

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ACCESS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO: Gethin Anthony On Renly Baratheon’s ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 2 Ambitions

Gethin Anthony chats with Access correspondent Tim Vincent about all drama that’s coming up for his character — the late King Robert Baratheon’s younger brother Renly — in “Game of Thrones” Season 2. Also, he talks about Gwendoline Christie joining the cast as the first female knight — Brienne of Tarth.

Game of Thrones season two premieres Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9/8C on HBO.


Game of Thrones - TV Guide Magazine: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage & Kit Harington Video Interview

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GAME OF THRONES - TV GUIDE MAGAZINE: NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU, PETER DINKLAGE AND KIT HARINGTON VIDEO INTERVIEW - COVER SHOOT

Join Game of Thrones's Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage and Kit Harington on their photo shoot with TV Guide Magazine!


Game of Thrones season two premieres Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9/8C on HBO.

Warehouse 13 - Geek Hard: Aaron Ashmore Video Interview - Toronto ComicCon 2012

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WAREHOUSE 13 - GEEK HARD: AARON ASHMORE VIDEO INTERVIEW - TORONTO COMICCON 2012

On Day 2 of the Toronto ComiCON, Mr. Green got the chance to talk with actor Aaron Ashmore, most famously known for playing Jimmy Olsen on Smallville. Watch as he discusses his roles on Warehouse 13, Smallville, and Lost Girl, as well as his attempts to play the old "switcheroo". Check it out.

Timothy Olyphant - Justified - Video: 'Coalition' Episode Trailer Airs Apr 3 '12

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JUSTIFIED - VIDEO: 'COALITION' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 3012, AT 10/9C ON FX

While Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) closes in on the ever-more-unpredictable Quarles (Neal McDonough), Boyd (Walton Goggins) and Dickie Bennett (Jeremy Davies) team up in a last-ditch attempt to recover the fortune that Dickie's mother, Mags, left behind.

Guest stars include Raymond J. Barry, Jere Burns, Jeremy Davies, Cleavon McClendon, Kaitlyn Dever, Neal McDonough, David Meunier and Mykelti Williamson.