Monday, May 6, 2013

Tom Selleck - Blue Bloods - CBS Video: 'This Way Out' Episode Trailer - Airs May 10 '13 - Season Finale!

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BLUE BLOODS - CBS VIDEO: 'THIS WAY OUT' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 AT 10/9C - THIRD SEASON FINALE!

Who’s responsible for the murder of someone close to the Reagans? Third season finale of Blue Bloods, Friday, May 10 (10:00 – 11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

As the Reagans rally together to take down the leader of the gang responsible for the murder of someone close to them, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) looks to the gang leader’s girlfriend (Ana Noguiera) to lead them to him. Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) is left reeling from a second loss.

Guest stars include Marisa Ramirez, Tony Terraciano, Andrew Terraciano, Joanna Gleason, John Rue, Omar Maskati, Ana Noguiera, Victor Slezak, Kamar de los Reyes, Gabriel Gutierrez, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Randall McNeal, Adrian Alvarado, Veronica Cruz, Robert Prescott, Curtiss I’Cook, Joselin Reyes, Brian DeJesus, Diane Guerrero, and Arrow's David Ramsey. (Carmen)

'This Way Out' written by Kevin Wade and directed by Peter Werner.

The BiG Bang Theory - CBS Video: 'The Love Spell Potential' Episode Trailer - Airs May 9 '13

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THE BIG BANG THEORY - CBS VIDEO: 'THE LOVE SPELL POTENTIAL' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 AT 8/7C

Dungeons & Dragons = date night? Sheldon and Amy’s relationship heats up during the game on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 9 (8:00 – 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

When the girls’ trip to Vegas falls through, the guys invite them to play Dungeons & Dragons, causing Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy’s (Mayim Bialik‏) relationship to take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar) and Lucy (Kate Micucci) go on a very awkward date.

Guest stars include Kate Micucci and David Trice.

'The Love Spell Potential' story by Chuck Lorre, Jim Reynolds and Maria Ferrari; teleplay by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan and Steve Holland; and directed by Anthony Rich.

Game of Thrones - TV Guide: Ask Matt: May 6 '13

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TV GUIDE: Ask Matt: Game of Thrones, Rectify, Orphan Black, Americans, Following, Good Wife

May 6, 2013
by Matt Roush

Send questions and comments to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com and follow on Twitter!


Question: Looking at the Best Drama shortlist from last year as an example, do you think many of the usual suspects like Mad Men and Breaking Bad may have their best days behind them (maybe not so much objectively as much as in short-attentioned minds of many voters), along with Homeland seeming to have edged ever-so-slightly into ludicrousness (get pacemaker serial number and induce heart attack, all without Chloe opening a socket), Downton Abbey now having a "perennial obligatory nominee" vibe, and Boardwalk Empire maybe not even deserving to make the final cut anymore, could this be the year that Game of Thrones finally breaks out of the fantasy ghetto and gets enough votes to have its name called when the big envelope is opened?

Scenes so far this year involving Lannisters sitting across a table from and talking to (or yelling at) each other are among the most enjoyable I've seen from any show all season. Thrilling scenes such as Dany acquiring her army of soon-to-be freed slaves, the Night's Watch rebellion and the Hound's trial by combat leave the viewer breathless. Quietly mesmerizing speeches such as Jaime confessing to a selfless act that saved thousands but was dubiously honored with "Kingslayer" for his trouble (all while holding his stump in front of him, reminding us that, yes, the show actually did go there). And since producers have kept the broad strokes close to George R.R. Martin's original story, there's no reason not to expect many viewers to require oral surgery by the end of the season given how hard jaws will hit the floor as the events those of us who are reading ahead are giddily awaiting will finally come to pass. In spite of passing within shouting distance of crazytown, I still think Homeland had a very good season, I'd say that Breaking Bad has not shown a dropoff in quality, I believe that Justified reached and arguably exceeded the greatness of season 2, and although those are the only dramas that come close, Game of Thrones leaves them all in the dust. Now that we're close to the end of the current TV season, how do you think Game of Thrones stacks up this year? — Mike


Matt Roush: This has been a remarkable season so far for Game of Thrones for all of the reasons you so cleverly articulate. It absolutely deserves the Emmy nods it will get, and if the momentum continues as we expect it to, up to and including the "events" you hint at thankfully without spoiling, Thrones could end up a front-runner, and wouldn't that be great. Mad Men for me is only now starting to catch fire this season, and between Breaking Bad's incomplete half-season (to me, a corporate misstep on AMC's part to split the final season into two) and Homeland's lurch into ludicrousness in the second half of the season, this does present an opportunity for Thrones. I would take issue that Downton Abbey's inclusion among the top dramas is a rubber-stamped inevitability. Few current dramas bring such joy to so many, and I'd hate to see it ignored. Ditto The Good Wife, which had another tremendous season. I'd also like to see FX's The Americans acknowledged for its smart, taut first season, although maybe not at the expense of Justified. And then there's Rectify, which like Breaking Bad suffers from feeling incomplete with only six hours in the first season.

But back to Thrones' chances of winning: Just as it took the Lord of the Rings movies several tries before winning the big Oscar, there is a sense now that Thrones at its best — and this season it is at its best — transcends genre and is so magnificently produced that it deserves to be taken very seriously as a contender...


Game of Thrones airs Sunday at 9/8C on HBO. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR 'THE BEAR AND THE MAIDEN FAIR,' AIRING MAY 12, 2013.

Nathan Fillion - Castle - Video: 'The Human Factor' Sneak Peek # 3 - Airs May 6 '13

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CASTLE - VIDEO: 'THE HUMAN FACTOR' SNEAK PEEK # 3 - AIRS MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 AT 10/9C ON ABC

Castle and Beckett work the murder case of a government whistleblower killed by a military drone, on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

When Homeland Security inexplicably seals the crime scene of a car bombing, Castle and Beckett (Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic) find themselves with two mysteries on their hands: who murdered the victim, a government whistleblower, and why are federal agents trying to take over the case? The plot thickens when they discover that the victim wasn't killed by a car bomb but by a missile from a military drone.

Carlos Bernard ("24") guest stars as Jared Stack, a mysterious operative who may hold the key to solving the case.

Additional guest stars include Catherine Dent, Hrach Titizian and Eric Lange.

'The Human Factor' was written by David Amann and directed by Bill Roe.

Defiance - TV Guide: Ask Matt: May 6 '13 - Syfy 9/8C

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TV GUIDE: Ask Matt: Game of Thrones, Rectify, Orphan Black, Americans, Following, Good Wife

May 6, 2013
by Matt Roush

Send questions and comments to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com and follow on Twitter!


... Question: I really enjoy your column. Thank you for taking the time to really answer the questions asked of you in detail. You get to the nuts and bolts of things. My question is about sci-fi programming. When Sci-Fi became Syfy (a day I rue), they seemed to really kick true "sci-fi" to the curb. With the genre being so very strong and with the glut of cable programming being so obnoxious, why is there not more slotting available for proven programs like the following: Babylon 5, Star Trek (TNG, Voyager, DS9), Stargate (SG-1, Atlantis, Universe), Earth: Final Conflict, Andromeda, Farscape, etc, etc, etc. All of these shows have multiple seasons and plenty of content, not to mention tie-in movies. Why is it (traditional sci-fi) seemingly ignored? The Science Channel does Firefly and Fringe to some success. Why not more on another network? Heck, even one devoted to the genre. — Andy


Matt Roush: I wish I had a better or more satisfying answer than the obvious one, but whenever I've seen Syfy (and other) execs address this question, it almost always boils down to one thing: ratings. That said, I'm hopeful that if Defiance continues to hold up, it will encourage Syfy programmers to get more ambitious in their series development, perhaps once again reaching for and beyond the stars...


Defiance airs Monday at 9/8C on Syfy. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR 'A WELL RESPECTED MAN,' AIRING MAY 6, 2013.

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Colin Morgan - Merlin - Syfy Video: 'The Kindness of Strangers' Episode Trailer - Airs May 10 '13

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MERLIN - SYFY VIDEO: 'THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 AT 10/9C

Watch a sneak peek of the next all-new episode of Merlin, Friday at 10/9c.

Morgana (Katie McGrath) leads a terrifying manhunt in pursuit of her old foe Alator of the Catha (Gary Lewis), for she knows without doubt that he can tell her exactly where to find Emrys. Merlin's ((Colin Morgan) life has never been in more danger, so when the mysterious Finna (Sorcha Cusack) offers to help him, is he right to trust her? Or will he find himself cornered with nowhere to run?

Guest stars include Gary Lewis, Rupert Young, Eoin Macken, Barry Aird, Sorcha Cusack, Alexander Vlahos and Tom Hopper.

Nathan Fillion - Castle - Video: 'The Human Factor' Sneak Peek # 2 - Airs May 6 '13

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CASTLE - VIDEO: 'THE HUMAN FACTOR' SNEAK PEEK # 2 - AIRS MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 AT 10/9C ON ABC

Castle and Beckett work the murder case of a government whistleblower killed by a military drone, on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

When Homeland Security inexplicably seals the crime scene of a car bombing, Castle and Beckett (Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic) find themselves with two mysteries on their hands: who murdered the victim, a government whistleblower, and why are federal agents trying to take over the case? The plot thickens when they discover that the victim wasn't killed by a car bomb but by a missile from a military drone.

Carlos Bernard ("24") guest stars as Jared Stack, a mysterious operative who may hold the key to solving the case.

Additional guest stars include Catherine Dent, Hrach Titizian and Eric Lange.

'The Human Factor' was written by David Amann and directed by Bill Roe.

Major Crimes - TNT Video: Season 2 Promo - Premieres Jun 10 '13

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MAJOR CRIMES - VIDEO: SEASON TWO PROMO - PREMIERES MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013 AT 9/8C ON TNT

Major Crimes cast includes G.W. Bailey, Graham Patrick Martin, Mary McDonnell, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan, Raymond Cruz, Phillip P. Keene and Kearran Giovanni.

Nature - PBS Video: 'The Private Life of Deer' Episode Trailer - Airs May 8 '13

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NATURE - PBS VIDEO: 'THE PRIVATE LIFE OF DEER' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 AT 8/7C

Whitetailed deer seem to be always around us, whether they’re grazing alongside our roadways, feasting on plants in our backyards or darting into the woods, though these “neighbors” do like to protect their privacy. While other species may be negatively impacted by human development, it is just the opposite for the whitetails.

We as humans have created pretty much the perfect habitat for deer,” explains Dr. Jay Boulanger, who coordinates Cornell University’s Deer Research and Management Program. “These are areas that have a wide diversity of plants that deer can eat, versus, say, a rural forest.”

Just a century ago, there were less than a million deer in North America. Today, there are nearly 30 million. The Private Life of Deer looks at how these wild deer interact with one another, and how they adapt to living in a suburban environment.

Watch The Private Life of Deer Preview on PBS. See more from Nature.

Defiance - Nicole Munoz Video Interview

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DEFIANCE - NICOLE MUNOZ VIDEO INTERVIEW

May 6, 2013

It's hard to believe a woman, as young as 18 year old Nicole Munoz, has accomplished so much already. Having begun her acting career at the age of 4, it's safe to say acting, is coursing through Munoz' blood. Tune in to hear about her experiences in the industry. In this interview, we talk about what she's worked on in the past, what she's working on now, and what's coming up.

Defiance airs Monday at 9/8C on Syfy. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR 'A WELL RESPECTED MAN,' AIRING ON MAY 6, 2013.

Grimm - SciFi and TV Talk: David Giuntoli Q & A

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SCIFI AND TV TALK: Q & A with Grimm's David Giuntoli

05/05/2013
by Steve Eramo


Risking his life to help save others is something that Detective Nick Burkhardt does every day as a member of the Portland, Oregon police force. His job, however, got that little bit more dangerous two years ago when Nick learned that he was descended from a long and ancient line of profilers called Grimms. He and his kind are responsible for maintaining the balance between humanity and mythical creatures called “Wesen,” who have been living amongst humans for centuries.

Nick is the only one who can see these creatures for who they truly are, which complicates not only his work life but also his home life. His one true confidant is, in fact, a Wesen, a Weider Blutbad named Monroe, who has also put his life on the line more than once to fight alongside our hero. At the end of Grimm’s first season, Nick tried to explain his Grimm “sideline” to his girlfriend Juliette. Unfortunately, she thought he was crazy, and shortly after that fell into a coma caused by Adalind, a Wesen with a score to settle with Nick.

In season two, Juliette awoke from her coma after a “magic” kiss from Nick’s boss, Captain Renard, a human/Wesen hybrid whose father was a Royal, an ancient and powerful group of seven families. The Royals are searching for a set of keys – one of which Nick has – that can show them the way to controlling the world. Nick’s partner, Detective Hank Griffin, is now privy to Nick’s secret and, together with Monroe and Monroe’s girlfriend Rosalee, is helping his friend fight against the Royals along with the Wesen.

Recently, Grimm’s congenial leading man, David Giuntoli, took some time out of his day to speak with me along with other journalists about his work on the show this season as Nick Burkhardt and what viewers can look forward to in the remaining episodes this season. The following is an edited version of our Q & A. Enjoy!

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... Q: How do you feel about the season three pick up and the move to Tuesday night?

David Giuntoli: "It's all very exciting. I think NBC is showing a lot of faith in Grimm by moving us to Tuesday nights. We're very excited to expose the show to an entirely new audience and scare as well as befuddle a whole new segment of the population."


Q: Grimm has so many elements to it, from drama to action to romance and fantasy. Is there any one element that you enjoy performing in the most or do you appreciate the variety overall?

DG: "Well, I do appreciate the variety, though I will say that it is a dark show, and I really love when we get to squeeze in some more comedic elements. Every now and then we'll have a lighter episode, one of which aired three weeks ago (One Angry Fuchsbau). We had a Ziegevolk lawyer charming an entire jury. Rosalee (Bree Turner) was the jury foreman, and Sergeant Wu (Reggie Lee), who was testifying, ended up changing his testimony. There were a lot of many great comedic bits in that one..."


Grimm airs Tuesday at 10/9C on NBC. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR 'KISS OF THE MUSE,' AIRING MAY 7, 2013.

Alex O'Loughlin - Hawaii Five-0 - MSN TV: Tonight's Picks May 6 '13 - CBS 10/9C

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MSN TV: TONIGHT'S PICKS MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013


... Hawaii Five-0

10:00 PM, CBS


The body of a girl kidnapped 10 years earlier resurfaces, sending Five-0 on the hunt for her abductors, who have taken another victim. Kono (Grace Park) asks Catherine (Michelle Borth) for a favor that could have negative consequences for her relationship with Adam (Ian Anthony Dale) in the new episode "Ho' opio" -- Hawaiian for "to take captive." Mare Winningham and Henry Rollins guest star.


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR 'HO' OPIO'

SciFi Movie Marathon - Syfy: Schedule May 12 '13

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SCIFI MOVIE MARATHON - SYFY: SCHEDULE SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013

(Sniff! This will be first time since Mother's Day in 2008 [at least] that Eureka isn't featured. We miss 'ya!]


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09:30 AM Stargate: The Ark Of Truth

Stargate SG-1 cast includes Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Ben Browder, Claudia Black and Beau Bridges.

The SG-1 team searches for an ancient artifact that will enable them to defeat their enemies, the Ori. Written and directed by Robert C. Cooper.

Guest stars include Currie Graham, Homeland's Morena Baccarin, Revolution's Tim Guinee, Julian Sands, Sarah Strange, Michael Beach, Gary Jones, Martin Christopher, Eureka's, Chris Gauthier, Eric Breker, Matthew Walker, Alisen Down, Gabrielle Rose, Fabrice Grover, Spencer Maybee, Greg Anderson, Doug Abrahams and Morris Chapdelaine.

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11:30 AM Stargate: Continuum

Stargate SG-1 cast includes Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Ben Browder, Claudia Black and Beau Bridges.

After two members of the SG-1 team disappear into thin air, the remaining members of the elite military unit return to Earth and discover that their history has been erased.

Guest stars include William Devane, Cliff Simon, Don S. Davis, Steve Bacic, Gary Jones, Jacqueline Samuda, Peter Williams, Ron Halder, Vince Crestejo, Jay Williams, Falling Skies' Colin Cunningham, Michael Bernacchi, Wesley K. Koshoffer, Jason M. Geddes, Alan M. Roche and Barry Campbell.

Nathan Fillion - Castle - Video: 'The Human Factor' Sneak Peek # 1 - Airs May 6 '13

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CASTLE - VIDEO: 'THE HUMAN FACTOR' SNEAK PEEK # 1 - AIRS MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 AT 10/9C ON ABC

Castle and Beckett work the murder case of a government whistleblower killed by a military drone, on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

When Homeland Security inexplicably seals the crime scene of a car bombing, Castle and Beckett (Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic) find themselves with two mysteries on their hands: who murdered the victim, a government whistleblower, and why are federal agents trying to take over the case? The plot thickens when they discover that the victim wasn't killed by a car bomb but by a missile from a military drone.

Carlos Bernard ("24") guest stars as Jared Stack, a mysterious operative who may hold the key to solving the case.

Additional guest stars include Catherine Dent, Hrach Titizian and Eric Lange.

'The Human Factor' was written by David Amann and directed by Bill Roe.

Nathan Fillion - Castle - Yahoo! TV: Monday's Picks May 6 '13 - ABC 10/9C

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Yahoo! TV: Monday's Picks: What to Watch Monday, May 6, 2013

A list of can't-miss hot shows, undiscovered gems and fan favorites


... Castle

MONDAY 10 PM on ABC


Castle and Beckett stumble upon some serious government business tonight when they investigate a deadly car bombing. Well, they try to investigate it, but Homeland Security races in to seal the crime scene before they get the chance. Turns out the victim is a government whistleblower… and he was actually killed by a missile fired by a military drone.


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR 'THE HUMAN FACTOR'

Game of Thrones - HBO Video: 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair' Episode Trailer - Airs May 12 '13

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GAME OF THRONES - HBO VIDEO: 'THE BEAR AND THE MAIDEN FAIR' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 AT 9/8C

Beric (Richard Dormer) and Arya (Maisie Williams) serve different gods. Watch a preview of next week's episode of Game of Thrones on HBO.

Tywin (Charles Dance) counsels Joffrey (Jack Gleeson); Melisandre (Carice van Houten) shares a secret with Gendry (Joe Dempsie); Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) exchanges gifts with a slave lord near Yunkai; Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) battles a formidable adversary in Harrenhal; Shae (Sibel Kekilli) isn't happy with Tyrion's (Peter Dinklage) new situation; Sansa (Sophie Turner) worries about her future.

Guest stars include Joe Dempsie, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Kate Dickie, Richard Dormer, Lino Facioli, Ciarán Hinds, Kristofer Hivju, Philip McGinley, Jamie Michie and Hannah Murray.

NCIS - Video: CBS Sunday Morning: Mark Harmon Video Interview

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NCIS - VIDEO: CBS SUNDAY MORNING: MARK HARMON VIDEO INTERVIEW

May 5, 2013

Mark Harmon, a hero on-screen and off

Mark Harmon gets to the bottom of difficult cases on the hit CBS series, "NCIS." After a decade in the role, he's still at the top of his game, as Tracy Smith shows us in this Sunday Profile:

He's arguably the biggest star on TV. But what makes Mark Harmon's story truly remarkable are the things he's done when no one's watching -- things he rarely talks about. More on that later.

Here's what millions already know: Harmon's show, "NCIS," the police procedural that airs on this network, happens to be the most-watched show on television.

It's not flashy or edgy, but reliable, in that the good guys always win -- and funny, in a slay kind of way. It's also durable: "NCIS" is just now wrapping its tenth season.

When the show started, how long did Harmon think this ride would last? asked Smith.

"I think all actors think their ride is going to last forever," he replied. "We're kind of naïve -- or I am, anyway."

On-screen, the 61-year-old Harmon is Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, lead investigator and man of few words. Off-screen, his castmates say, he has pretty much the same strong, silent style.

When asked if Harmon is anything like Gibbs in real life, Pauley Perrette responded, "I would say yes-ish."

Cote de Pablo said, "He's a really pleasant person to be around because there's none of that me me me me me me me. It's kind of nice."

Michael Weatherly called Harmon "a pretty ordinary guy for someone who's the biggest TV star in the world..."


NCIS airs Tuesday at 8/7C on CBS. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EPISODE TRAILER FOR 'DOUBLE BLIND,' AIRING MAY 7, 2013.