Assignment X

Exclusive Interview: Colm Meaney is HELL ON WHEELS

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 11/21/2011

Colm Meaney in HELL ON WHEELS - Season 1 | ©2011 AMC/Chris Large

On AMC’s new series HELL ON WHEELS, Sundays at 10 PM, American Civil War Confederate veteran Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) is on the trail of the people who murdered his wife. To that end, he takes a job with the Union Pacific Railroad, working on construction of what will be the first North American transcontinental railroad at the same time he seeks vengeance. The man in charge of this gargantuan rail expansion is Thomas “Doc” Durant, played by Colm Meaney. Durant may come across as a larger than life figure, but the man is a part of real American history, […]Read On »

COMMENTS (5)

TV Review: THE WALKING DEAD – Season 2 – “Secrets”

By ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG

A Walker in THE WALKING DEAD - Season 2 - "Secrets" | ©2011 AMC/Gene Page

Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Norman Reedus, Melissa Suzanne McBride, Lauren Cohan, Madison Lintz, IronE Singleton, James Allen McCune, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill Writer: Angela Kang Director: David Boyd Network: AMC, airs Sunday nights Original Telecast: November 20, 2011 In the sixth episode of THE WALKING DEAD Season 2, “Secrets,” the truth about Hershel’s (Scott Wilson) barn dwellers is just the tip of the iceberg as secrets both old and new are shared amongst the group and in most cases lead to explosive turning points, while some of […]Read On »

COMMENTS (4)

Exclusive Photos from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 – Part 2 – Meet the New Cast

By SUE SCHNEIDER

Lee Pace at the World Premiere of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 1 | ©2011 Sue Schneider

Continuing the coverage from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 World Premiere we got introduced to the stars from THE TWIIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2, which will be released next year. Of course, many of your favorite stars from THE TWILIGHT SAGA will be returning in PART 2, the final movie of the series, so we hope you enjoying seeing the new cast members. Walking the carpet from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 included: Andrea Gabriel, Noel Fisher, Judi Shekoni, Tracey Heggins, Marlane Barnes, Omar Metwally, Lisa Howard, Amadou Ly, Toni Trucks, Valorie […]Read On »

COMMENTS (23)

CD Review: THE CAPE soundtrack

By DANIEL SCHWEIGER 11/20/2011

THE CAPE soundtrack | ©2011 La La Land Records

Between a starlost spacecraft, homegrown mad science, killer robots and the shambling undead, Bear McCreary is rapidly becoming the king of genre television scoring- particularly the non-super superhero. After his adventurous symphonic scores for Fox’s adaptation of DC’s identity-shifting HUMAN TARGET, McCreary employed the orchestra to even more innovative effect for NBC’s THE CAPE. While not based on any comic book per se, what gave this billowing avenger distinction beyond a Batman-esque shtick was his Toreador-worthy use of the titular clothing article, as handed to him by a not-so-bad circus of crime. While THE CAPE’s promising premise ultimately slipped under […]Read On »

COMMENTS (1)

Exclusive Photos from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 World Premiere – Part 1 The Stars

By SUE SCHNEIDER 11/19/2011

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner at the World Premiere of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 1 | ©2011 Sue Schneider

Summit Entertainment held the World Premiere of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on November 14th. This had to be the biggest premiere this year which we’ll split it into multiple parts starting with the stars of Part 1, the stars of Part 2, the guests and then, of course, the fans. So be sure to check back. Walking the black carpet were the stars of Part 1, which included: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Tinsel Korey, Justin Chon, MyAnna Buring, Alex Rice, Gil Birmingham, Daniel Cudmore, Chaske Spencer, Christian […]Read On »

COMMENTS (10)

TV Review: SUPERNATURAL – Season 7 – “How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters”

By RACHEL REITSLEFF

Jim Beaver in SUPERNATURAL - Season 7 - "How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters" | ©2011 The CW/Jack Rowand

Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, James Patrick Stuart, Benito Martinez, Cameron Bancroft Writer: Ben Edlund, series created by Eric Kripke Director: Guy Bee Network: The CW, Fridays @ 9 PM Original Telecast: November 18, 2011 After trying a little too hard to be funny for a few episodes, SUPERNATURAL gets back to normal (for this series) with “How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters.” Based on the events of the past few seasons, Dean (Jensen Ackles) is wondering if the world actually wants to destroy itself, Sam (Jared Padalecki) is worried about Dean and Bobby (Jim Beaver) is […]Read On »

COMMENTS (4)

TV Review: BONES – Season 7 – “The Prince in the Plastic”

By RACHEL REITSLEFF 11/18/2011

Morgan Fairchild in BONES - Season 7 - "The Prince in the Plastic" | ©2011 Fox/Ray Mickshaw

Stars: David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel, Michaela Conlin, T.J. Thyne, Tamara Taylor, John Francis Daley, Carla Gallo, Rick Gonzalez, Morgan Fairchild Writer: Dean Lapata, series created by Hart Hanson, based on the life and writings of Kathy Reichs Director: Alex Chapple Network: Fox, Thursdays @ 9 PM Airdate: November 17, 2011 There seems to be a mini-epidemic right now on series television of stretching characters in directions they don’t naturally stretch. Other shows that shall go unnamed are doing it, and BONES is back to trying to expand the role of Dr. Lance Sweets (John Francis Daley) in non-organic ways by […]Read On »

COMMENTS (2)

Book Review: WHEDONISTAS! A CELEBRATION OF THE WORLDS OF JOSS WHEDON AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 11/17/2011

Editors: Lynne M. Thomas & Deborah Stanish Price: $14.95 Publisher: Mad Norwegian Press trade paperback (available in trade paperback and Kindle) It’s rare, though not as rare as it was, for a writer/director/producer to generate a fandom all his/her own. It’s inarguable that Joss Whedon resides at the pinnacle of this group. Should the title of WHEDONISTAS! A CELEBRATION OF THE WORLDS OF JOSS WHEDON AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM need explanation, it refers to female fans of the man and his released work so far: the television series BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL, FIREFLY and DOLLHOUSE, the FIREFLY […]Read On »

COMMENTS (0)

Exclusive Photos from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 teaser

By SUE SCHNEIDER 11/16/2011

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner at the World Premiere of THE TWILIGHT SAGA BREAKING DAWN PART 1 | ©2011 Sue Schneider

As we compile our massive THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 photos from the Hollywood premiere this week, we thought we would offer up a little sneak peak before our epic coverage begins. Check out the taste below and stay tuned for coverage of the World Premiere of THE TWILIGHT SAGA BREAKING DAWN PART 1. The Stars…The guests…and The Fans. And the new cast members of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK – COMMENT BELOW! Click on Link:Exclusive Photos from THE TWILIGHT SAGA Handprint and Footprint Ceremony Click on Link: […]Read On »

COMMENTS (0)

Exclusive Interview: Christopher McDonald practices HARRY’S LAW

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN

NBC’s David E. Kelley-created HARRY’S LAW is a midwinter hit that’s back for its second season Wednesdays at 9 PM. Kathy Bates plays Harry Korn, a lawyer who turned her back on a lucrative career in patent law to open her own unorthodox legal practice. Christopher McDonald, the prolific New York-born actor, came aboard as lawyer Tommy Jefferson for what was supposed to be a one-shot role on HARRY’S LAW. The character worked out so well that McDonald is now a series regular. Meanwhile, McDonald is also appearing in his second season of HBO’s Prohibition-era drama BOARDWALK EMPIRE, Sundays at […]Read On »

COMMENTS (3)

Latest Buzz

Interviews