The much-talked about final four episodes are finally upon us, and for fans of CBS' kooky clan of Naval criminal investigators on NCIS, that means we get to see the backdoor episode to the planned spinoff featuring Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J.
Chris and LL show up in tonight's episode, "Legend Part 1," and in next Tuesday's "Legend Part 2." But contrary to published reports, the spinoff—which has yet to be picked up (wait for after the May 20 CBS Upfronts in New York for that)—is not titled NCIS: Legend, according to show runner Shane Brennan.
Legend's Meaning: "Legend is a word coined by the East German secret police, the Stasi, and it means deep background. If you're going undercover, you need to have a legend, a backstory that holds up under scrutiny. The new show, which takes place in Los Angeles, takes a look at what it's like to be an undercover agent. That is, how it differs from NCIS. No one from NCIS is moving over to this new show. We'll announce the spinoff title when the show gets picked up."
2009年5月6日星期三
Comment: Heigl, 'Grey's Anatomy,' have ruined Izzie
This year, however, in Season 5, Izzie outdid herself: She had sex with a dead guy. More precisely, Izzie slept with Denny's ghost. After a bout of supernatural lovemaking, however, Izzie grew irritated with his lingering presence, leading him to apologize to her for having died.
"No. No, (expletive) you!" Izzie yelled. "No, you don't get to apologize for dying. You don't get to apologize, because I killed you!"
I don't care if she was venting a guilty conscience — only Izzie Stevens would berate the ghost of her dead fiancé because he said he was sorry for dying. We later learned that Denny was an apparition caused by skin cancer that has metastasized to Izzie's brain. This does not excuse the writers for having subjecting us to ghost sex, however, in case they were wondering.
Now Izzie is undergoing treatment for her cancer, which has made her sympathetic and vulnerable. But don't be fooled. Annoyance is ready to strike at all times, as Izzie's frenetic planning of Meredith Grey's wedding has so clearly demonstrated.
Who's fault?
"No. No, (expletive) you!" Izzie yelled. "No, you don't get to apologize for dying. You don't get to apologize, because I killed you!"
I don't care if she was venting a guilty conscience — only Izzie Stevens would berate the ghost of her dead fiancé because he said he was sorry for dying. We later learned that Denny was an apparition caused by skin cancer that has metastasized to Izzie's brain. This does not excuse the writers for having subjecting us to ghost sex, however, in case they were wondering.
Now Izzie is undergoing treatment for her cancer, which has made her sympathetic and vulnerable. But don't be fooled. Annoyance is ready to strike at all times, as Izzie's frenetic planning of Meredith Grey's wedding has so clearly demonstrated.
Who's fault?
Hot author: Charlaine Harris bites back into vampire series
On the appeal of vampires and other supernatural creatures: "We are so obsessed with youth that the idea of creatures that can remain eternally young, never have to worry about wrinkles or arthritis, is the ideal in our culture."
The other reason: "They're sexy."
Fun fact: Harris' blood type is B-negative.
First supernatural thrill: "I read Edgar Allan Poe at an early age, and that left an indelible impression."
The other reason: "They're sexy."
Fun fact: Harris' blood type is B-negative.
First supernatural thrill: "I read Edgar Allan Poe at an early age, and that left an indelible impression."
Fringe Renewed for a Full Second Season
In a move long expected, Fox had decided to bring back the supernatural thriller Fringe next year for a full 22-episode season.
We’ve had our issues with it, but the series has the considerable good fortune to be branded as part of J.J. Abrams’ creative legacy—stock that’s about to soar even higher when Star Trek opens this weekend. The show has been among the top-rated new series this season, including in advertiser-friendly demographics.
We’ve had our issues with it, but the series has the considerable good fortune to be branded as part of J.J. Abrams’ creative legacy—stock that’s about to soar even higher when Star Trek opens this weekend. The show has been among the top-rated new series this season, including in advertiser-friendly demographics.
Summer movie season begins
Star Trek' - The movie to beat this summer is a bracing overhaul of the classic franchise that shouldn't - and so far hasn't - disappoint the faithful legions. The whole thing feels meticulously worked over and is polished to a blinding sheen, like a candy-apple red Ferrari. It runs that well, and that fast, too. Best of all, it does its kinetic ballets and gripping sci-fi intrigue with scoops of humor and sprinkles of self-aware cool. Opening tonight at some theaters and wide Friday.
'Angels & Demons' - 'The Da Vinci Code' was a walkout affair for us, so hopes are slim for this supernatural thriller sequel that's sure to tweak the Vatican's nose. What's not slim? Box office potential. 'Da Vinci' hauled in nearly $800 million worldwide. Demonic. (May 15)
'Terminator Salvation' - Wherein Christian Bale berates cast and crew and anyone who trespasses into his sightlines ... and that's behind the scenes. In this fourth chapter in the lucrative series, Bale plays an adult and action-packed John Connor in 2018 (is the future really that near?). Battles remain to be fought. Someone ferocious is needed. Here's your man. (May 21)
'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' - Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and Robin Williams team for institutional mayhem, this time in the titular corridors and not the Museum of Natural History as in the original. Funny, we can tell exactly how this family fare will play out (frantically, exhaustingly). (May 22)
'Up' - One of these days Pixar will make a hit movie. The dazzling animation factory's at it again, this time with an old man (voiced by Ed Asner) who attaches balloons to his house so he can float away to South America. Certain to inspire many Americans facing foreclosure. (May 29)
'Angels & Demons' - 'The Da Vinci Code' was a walkout affair for us, so hopes are slim for this supernatural thriller sequel that's sure to tweak the Vatican's nose. What's not slim? Box office potential. 'Da Vinci' hauled in nearly $800 million worldwide. Demonic. (May 15)
'Terminator Salvation' - Wherein Christian Bale berates cast and crew and anyone who trespasses into his sightlines ... and that's behind the scenes. In this fourth chapter in the lucrative series, Bale plays an adult and action-packed John Connor in 2018 (is the future really that near?). Battles remain to be fought. Someone ferocious is needed. Here's your man. (May 21)
'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' - Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and Robin Williams team for institutional mayhem, this time in the titular corridors and not the Museum of Natural History as in the original. Funny, we can tell exactly how this family fare will play out (frantically, exhaustingly). (May 22)
'Up' - One of these days Pixar will make a hit movie. The dazzling animation factory's at it again, this time with an old man (voiced by Ed Asner) who attaches balloons to his house so he can float away to South America. Certain to inspire many Americans facing foreclosure. (May 29)
2009年5月4日星期一
Spoiler Chat: Is Trek Star Quinto Leaving Heroes for Good?
Erica in Dallas: I'm really worried about Susan after last night's episode of Desperate Housewives. Dave is out for blood. What's the scoop?
Never fear, Teri Hatcher doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon. "I intend on having a job on Desperate Housewives next year, but it's definitely [a] dramatic [finale]," she tells us. As we teased before, Susan's not the only one in trouble on Wisteria Lane, so the real question you should be asking is, How far does Dave cross the line?
Sabrina in Carmel, Calif.: Any word on if they're going to replace Edie on Desperate Housewives next season?
While that does seem to be a common occurrence on our favorite fictional street, Teri Hatcher wants to make sure fans know that Nicollette Sheridan's Edie cannot be replaced. "I don't think you can go at it like 'replacing her.' It will open up an arena for new, imaginative things to happen." But Brenda Strong teased, "I think Wisteria Lane will definitely be shy of an Edie. I don't think anything is written in stone, but there's room for a new neighbor." Thoughts on who should move in this time around?
Lonnie in Chicago: Any hints on what villains are coming to Smallville?
A few fan faves will be back next season, but we'll have to wait a while to find out the rest. Says Brian Peterson, "We introduced several this year that we'll probably bring back next year. We loved Zatanna. We looked at a few others that we want to introduce, but we're going to wait for Comic-Con to release all that." One hero you won't see stopping by is Batman. Though the producers really want to have him on the show, Kelly Sounders says there's still trouble with the franchise crossovers: "Obviously everybody wants to keep all the franchises going and give the fans what they want in each. If that opening ever, ever occurs, we'll be all over it."
Never fear, Teri Hatcher doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon. "I intend on having a job on Desperate Housewives next year, but it's definitely [a] dramatic [finale]," she tells us. As we teased before, Susan's not the only one in trouble on Wisteria Lane, so the real question you should be asking is, How far does Dave cross the line?
Sabrina in Carmel, Calif.: Any word on if they're going to replace Edie on Desperate Housewives next season?
While that does seem to be a common occurrence on our favorite fictional street, Teri Hatcher wants to make sure fans know that Nicollette Sheridan's Edie cannot be replaced. "I don't think you can go at it like 'replacing her.' It will open up an arena for new, imaginative things to happen." But Brenda Strong teased, "I think Wisteria Lane will definitely be shy of an Edie. I don't think anything is written in stone, but there's room for a new neighbor." Thoughts on who should move in this time around?
Lonnie in Chicago: Any hints on what villains are coming to Smallville?
A few fan faves will be back next season, but we'll have to wait a while to find out the rest. Says Brian Peterson, "We introduced several this year that we'll probably bring back next year. We loved Zatanna. We looked at a few others that we want to introduce, but we're going to wait for Comic-Con to release all that." One hero you won't see stopping by is Batman. Though the producers really want to have him on the show, Kelly Sounders says there's still trouble with the franchise crossovers: "Obviously everybody wants to keep all the franchises going and give the fans what they want in each. If that opening ever, ever occurs, we'll be all over it."
NBC goes back to basics after season of failures
Definitely coming this fall: Heroes, new cop drama Southland, Amy Poehler's comedy Parks and Recreation and the Thursday editions of Weekend Update which proved so popular in the fall's election season, now dubbed Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday.
NBC executives also told reporters Monday that cop drama Life was canceled and supernatural drama Medium hasn't been renewed. And, despite being barred by a judge from competing, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains in promotional photos for the reality show I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here, somehow.
What they didn't reveal: The fate of Chuck, the Monday adventure comedy which has mobilized a serious cult following among TV nerds and critics (okay, often the same people). Also left hanging: the fate of NBC senior citizen, Law & Order. Spinoff Special Victims Unit is expected to return — with or without its two stars, now seeking more money — along with The Biggest Loser.
This writing has been on this wall since NBC gave its 10 p.m. hour to Jay Leno for the fall and benched ambitious drama Kings, curbing a stream of expensive productions mostly designed to show that entertainment head Ben Silverman could play with the big boys.
It's back to basics for NBC, which will announce May 19 which of its current series survives to fall and where all this new stuff will land.
That's when we'll get a better look at the future of network TV — which is starting to look a lot like the past.
NBC executives also told reporters Monday that cop drama Life was canceled and supernatural drama Medium hasn't been renewed. And, despite being barred by a judge from competing, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains in promotional photos for the reality show I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here, somehow.
What they didn't reveal: The fate of Chuck, the Monday adventure comedy which has mobilized a serious cult following among TV nerds and critics (okay, often the same people). Also left hanging: the fate of NBC senior citizen, Law & Order. Spinoff Special Victims Unit is expected to return — with or without its two stars, now seeking more money — along with The Biggest Loser.
This writing has been on this wall since NBC gave its 10 p.m. hour to Jay Leno for the fall and benched ambitious drama Kings, curbing a stream of expensive productions mostly designed to show that entertainment head Ben Silverman could play with the big boys.
It's back to basics for NBC, which will announce May 19 which of its current series survives to fall and where all this new stuff will land.
That's when we'll get a better look at the future of network TV — which is starting to look a lot like the past.
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