The folks at NBC are really kicking up the action in regard to tonight's season ender for "My Name is Earl." To celebrate the show's successful second season run, the people behind it have a special event planned for fans.
A live blogging event is set to start tonight at 8:30 EST on the show's official site. Expected attractions include Greg Garcia, executive producer, and co-stars Jamie Pressly (Joy Turner) and Ethan Suplee (Randy Hickey).
The comedy centers on Earl, as he tries to right the wrongs in his life. On a mission to correct the past, Earl is joined by an amusing cast of characters.
Fans of the show can catch a sneak peek up on YouTube right now, and questions are already being taken for the blogging event. Fill out the form and you might just hear an answer tonight.
Sylar has a conscious? I didn't think that was possible.
But, it seems that little fact will be revealed soon along with the face of another new hero. Spoilers for tonight's episode of the hit NBC show are now available online.
I have to admit I didn't watch these personally, as I don't want to ruin the surprise for myself, but thanks do go out to the fine folks at 360i, I can share with those who don't mind a sneak peek at the action.
According to 360i, Sylar will prove his heart isn't completely blackened (although I find that one hard to believe). I suppose though that even the perfect villain has to slip up once in a while.
"Heroes" airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. EST on NBC and is available shortly thereafter on NBC.com, iTunes and a few other locations.
Last night's episode of "Heroes" might have left more than a few fans sitting with their jaws dropped, but that's what it's all about isn't it?
A show that pits good against evil can't really have a happy ending all the time for every character and consider itself a good show.
Creator Tim Kring is pretty surprised that fans didn't expect a little shake up.
"When you have a villain as vicious as Sylar, some characters have to pay the ultimate price," Kring has been quoted as saying. "We've set the bar high as a show that plays truthfully with the audience -- and we have to keep delivering on that."
For those who haven't watched, I won't go into what exactly happened last night, but suffice it to say, the "Heroes" universe is one that is proving to be in a constant state of flux, as Kring promised it would be.
Kring, like other good creators before him, isn't afraid to shock and even disappoint for the benefit of the story. That's what makes "Heroes" stand out in my mind.
"The entire cast knew going into 'Heroes' that story is king," Kring elaborated. If that remains the mantra, the last few weeks of season one should be more than entertaining.
"Heroes" can be seen on Mondays at 9 p.m. EST. It's also available on nbc.com by online viewers.
"Heroes" fans are no doubt breathing a collective sigh of relief today as the long-awaited return of NBC's hit show rolls out this evening.
When we last left the loveable misfit band of reluctant heroes, Peter was getting ready to face off with Sylar, while Mohinder's life hung in the balance – by the looks of it, quite literally. Linderman, too, had become much more than just a name. Now, unveiled, fans are still trying to figure out how this powerful, older gentleman with a nasty reputation for getting what he wants fits into the overall picture.
Will New York survive? What will become of Claire? What is up with Niki?
It sounds like a lot of those answers are coming our way, with perhaps some new questions to add into the mix. With only a few episodes left to go, the next few weeks should be a roller coaster indeed.
Scheduled for a repeat performance next season, "Heroes" airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. EST on NBC. The show is available on nbc.com via a free stream shortly after it makes its network debut.
Just an update to my earlier post, I've just found out there will be a live web cast with the folks from "Heroes" tonight. A link to the site will be posted on The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences site tonight, shortly before the panel discussion begins at 7:30 p.m. PST The panel will include Tim Kring, Allan Arkush, the cast members and a few others.
TV Land also has some great "Heroes" footage on its site. This video pertains to the show being named a “Future Classic” award winner.
"Heroes" season one will come to a close shortly after its return to television later this month. And, as fans wait to see how the heroes manage to save the world, they can also check out how the actors behind the show get down and party, too.
NBC.com has put up an official blog to cover the wrap party, which takes place tonight. The blog will offer live insight from the event.
"Heroes" takes a look at what might happen if ordinary people discovered they had extraordinary powers. From the cheerleader who can't be hurt to the adorable time traveling "nerd" from Japan, the ensemble behind the show has managed to make this particular NBC vehicle a household name in short time.
The show returns for its season one wrap up April 23 at 9 p.m. EST on NBC. For those who haven't check it out yet, NBC has lots of back episodes and sites like iTunes can fill in the rest.
The best part about this being April 1 is the fact that there are now only 22 more days to go before “Heroes” makes its return to NBC.
Yes, I know the return will be brief as summer is coming. And, yes, I’m aware that not everyone will make it. Still, I’m dying to see what happens next, and I’m not alone.
For those of us who are itching to see how the heroes manage to save the world, NBC has a bit of a sneak preview of what’s to come online right now. They also have quite a few catch up episodes streaming so fans, or would be fans can catch up free of charge.
The preview doesn’t reveal much, but it does show that action will be the mantra when “Heroes” returns for its season one finale.
Will Hiro survive? Will Peter explode? Just what is Linderman doing talking with Micha? Only 22 days to go before the answers begin to unravel. Or, will they?
Jeff Goldblum’s seeing dead people and they’re everywhere. You, too, can see them if you check out NBC’s latest series “Raines.”
The crime-fighting show recently debuted on NBC. The show has Goldblum filling the shoes of Michael Raines, a detective with an ability to speak to the dead. Murder victims seem to pop up all over Los Angeles to give Raines solid clues about their cases.
“Raines” just arrived on NBC, and the pilot episode is available for free right now. NBC.com has the show streaming at no charge, along with a lot of other information on the show’s official site. “Raines” is also free at the moment on iTunes, where a season pass will set viewers back by $14.99.
“Raines” airs Thursdays at 10 EST on NBC. It moves to Thursdays at 9 EST starting March 30.
I haven’t checked this one out as of yet, but with two free options to do so, I’ll be tuning in before too much longer.
Fans of NBC’s “Heroes” were given a brief sneak peek of the action to come when “Spider-Man 3” arrives in theaters this May, but there’s more to see online right now.
An extended high-definition clip of the Sony-backed Marvel creation is up and running for a brief time on NBC.com. The action won’t remain online long, however. It seems NBC’s only going to be running the trailer until 9 p.m. EST March 6.
The download’s a big one, coming in at 285 MB for those who want to watch it in 720p, but it’s worth the time it takes. Catch it now before it’s gone. The clock's ticking!
We reported on this when it was announced, but the tight time schedule wasn't evident then. It is now, so if getting a look at what's to come sounds good, do it fast.
“Spider-Man 3” webs its way into theaters May 5. It once again stars Tobey Maguire in the lead role of the spider that almost everyone loves.
“Heroes” fans trying to figure out all the connections between characters as NBC’s hit drama races to its season one close are finding that’s fast becoming difficult.
Fortunately, there’s a crafty site out there that's has made it a little easier. The Heroes Relation Map v.01 on Heroes Revealed draws the lines between all the characters to date, heroes or not, and whether their paths have crossed during the show so far.
While the map won’t help unravel the big mysteries behind the show, it is a pretty interesting creation to behold. It clearly shows just how complicated the storyline has become.
If only it would answer the burning questions: Who is Linderman? What’s up with Hiro’s dad? And, can anyone really stop Skylar?
No such luck, but the map’s worth a look.
“Heroes” airs Monday nights on NBC. Catch-up episodes can be found on NBC.com and in other locations such as iTunes.
Spider-Man fans hoping to get a sneak peek of the action set to swing into theaters this May don’t have to wait too much longer. NBC has scored some pretty big exclusives thanks to a deal with Columbia Pictures.
A one-minute, exclusive clip of “Spider-Man 3” is set to air during the regular Monday night broadcast of Heroes March 5. If that weren’t big enough news for fans of Spidey, there will also be a 6-minute clip debuting on the NBC.com web site. The extended clip will show up right after “Heroes” ends on Monday.
"Heroes and Spider-Man both share a common theme: everyday people and how they deal with finding themselves in extraordinary circumstances," Valerie Van Galder, the president of domestic marketing for the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, has been quoted as saying. "Because of that, this is a great programming marriage—it makes for a night of event television and a rare opportunity to see a scene from one of the summer's most highly anticipated movies. We couldn't be more excited to unveil six minutes of the movie to help whet the appetites of Spider-Man fans everywhere."
I realize this isn’t exactly online TV, but the news is pretty neat. The connection pointed out by Van Galder is most certainly there and it’s really fun to watch the evolution of network sites that’s going on.
Plus, it will be interesting to see if the one-minute clip shows up in the online version of "Heroes" that will stream on the NBC site.
A new report out by Knowledge Networks indicates that online TV viewers are pretty hip on the ads presented to sponsor the content they’re viewing. According to the study, viewers say they are more likely to consider buying the brands that sponsor this type of television.
The report, “How People Use TV’s Web Connections,” goes on to highlight how powerful this form of marketing can be. To support that claim, the study reports that about half of network Web site viewers say sponsorship of shows would increase their likelihood to consider buying a brand that sponsors the show.
According to iMedia Connection, “the report also suggests that TV networks themselves benefit from offering streamed or downloaded videos. Seventy-eight percent of viewers of these videos say that being able to watch episodes online increases their involvement with a program, and 25 percent of viewers of streaming or downloaded network TV videos say they are watching a regular TV program more often because of what they have watched on internet video.”
The report doesn’t sound all that earth shattering to someone who watches a lot of TV online, but I can see where it would benefit marketing firms. The truth is I agree with the reports findings in regard to sponsorships as they stand right now.
Sites like NBC.com and CBS.com have a lot of sponsored content. The ads, however, are quick, punchy and don’t take up a lot of time. So, yes, I’m more impressed with them than, let’s say, 10 advertisements crammed into an hour-long program on the regular tube.
If the report’s findings help bring more television online, fantastic! If they result in Madison Avenue getting a big chunk of time for ads during streams, it’s possible the format will lose its shine.
It’s my belief the moderation involved in the current ads, coupled with the quick ability to catch up or keep up, is what makes online streams so successful for the networks. Change the balance between programming and ads and the shows might be more appealing on a regular television where the fast forward button on a DVR works just fine.
As NBC’s “Heroes” races toward its season finale, the action just keeps heating up. In the case of tonight’s episode – literally.
I won’t go into any spoilers, per say, for those who are waiting to check out the latest “Heroes” on NBC.com or iTunes. Suffice it to say, tonight’s installment was a huge eye opener and a question creator all in one.
With the entire episode focusing on the Bennets, Matt, Ted, the Haitian and some serious back-story, this might be the most crucial installment yet for those trying to unravel the mystery behind the innocent looking paper company in Odessa, Texas. Plus, there was a rather interesting appearance by a young Hiro and his father.
It looks like next week’s show will finally give some insight into the real identity of Mr. Linderman, which makes that one a must see.
There’s still time for the “Heroes” uninitiated to check it out in its entirety. Between iTunes and NBC.com, every episode is available. NBC’s keeping up about six free episodes at a time, so the deal shouldn’t set potential viewers back too much either. The streaming video does require some commercial watching, but the interruptions are kept at a minimum.
If there were an awards program for the best in online television, I’d cast my vote for CBS’ Innertube to win in the best network streaming video site category.
As an entertainment writer, I spend a whole lot of time on these sites, and it’s easy for me to say that right now Innertube would get my nod, hands down.
Why?
CBS has done a great job embracing the online trend. It came out of the gate strong and this particular site just keeps getting better and better. Innertube is easy to navigate, it offers a lot for fans to see and the streaming quality is quite high. In addition to free replays of CBS’ biggest shows, the site also boasts a fair amount of original content.
Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with “Jericho” via Innertube. I found the entire process extremely easy. Finding the show and the correct episodes was a snap. The streaming video quality was high, even in full-screen mode, and the commercial interruptions were so minimal, they didn’t even allow enough time for a soda refill.
Finding Innertube via the CBS.com site is very easy, as well. Every show featured has its own link and the site’s in the main lineup on the top left of the CBS home page. With nine original shows for Innertube only, plus free replays of CBS hits like “Rules of Engagement,” “Jericho” and “CSI,” it’s got some of the best free television in television.
The NBC.com is also coming along rather nicely, as well, but CBS edges out ahead in my mind with its multitude of original online series.
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May 10, 2007
Last night's episode of "Heroes" might have left more than a few fans sitting with their jaws dropped, but that's what it's all about isn't it?
"Heroes" fans are no doubt breathing a collective sigh of relief today as the long-awaited return of NBC's hit show rolls out this evening.
The best part about this being April 1 is the fact that there are now only 22 more days to go before “Heroes” makes its return to NBC.
Jeff Goldblum’s seeing dead people and they’re everywhere. You, too, can see them if you check out NBC’s latest series “Raines.”
Fans of NBC’s “Heroes” were given a brief sneak peek of the action to come when “Spider-Man 3” arrives in theaters this May, but there’s more to see online right now.
Spider-Man fans hoping to get a sneak peek of the action set to swing into theaters this May don’t have to wait too much longer. NBC has scored some pretty big exclusives thanks to a deal with Columbia Pictures.
A new report out by 
As NBC’s “Heroes” races toward its season finale, the action just keeps heating up. In the case of tonight’s episode – literally.
If there were an awards program for the best in online television, I’d cast my vote for 
