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?
Fans of NBC’s “Heroes” that just can’t get enough will soon be able to get a fix on the go thanks to a deal with Gameloft.
Heroes: The Mobile Game will be created for mobile phones through the agreement that gives Gameloft the exclusive worldwide licensing rights. Full details aren’t yet available, but the game has some serious fun potential.
"Heroes has created a large, die-hard fan culture and we are excited to bring the action and intrigue of NBC's leading drama series to gamers and Heroes fans alike," said Gonzague de Vallois, Gameloft’s vice-president of publishing has been quoted as saying. “With an international cast and rapidly growing international level of success, Heroes has achieved a massive global appeal and as such, Gameloft is the perfect publisher to deliver Heroes: The Mobile Game worldwide."
The game will enable fans to take on the personas of some of the show’s biggest heroes and will center on events based on the first season. Some of the options include Hiro, Niki and even Peter. Sylar doesn't seem to be an option.
There’s no date for a release, but it sounds like it could be a fun little game.
In a move that might put a serious beating on YouTube, NBC and News Corp. have announced a team up that will have a new video-sharing web site taking up residence on the Internet.
In addition, the two will license their content for use on multiple other sites, including MySpace, Microsoft’s MSN, AOL and Yahoo. Interestingly enough, YouTube’s not on the list. Through the deal, some videos will be offered for free and others will come at a charge. Content being discussed includes such shows as “The Simpson,” “Saturday Night Live” and more.
If that weren’t enough, the four named portals and the new site will also have an online music store, set to rival iTunes.
According to Australian IT, the service will be owned jointly by News Corp and NBC with Peter Chernin, News Corp’s president and COO, sitting on the board along with Jeff Zucker from NBC.
"This is a game-changer for internet video," Chernin is quoted as saying. "We'll have access to just about the entire US internet audience at launch." Despite the obvious appearance of being a YouTube killer, Chernin says the site will be anything but. "We are, in fact, willing to talk to anybody who wants to distribute this, provided they meet our economic terms and obviously meet our copyright protection terms," Chernin says.
YouTube killer or not, the new service sounds like it will be a coup for viewers. NBC is absolutely catching on with the online viewing craze and this will only add to viewers’ options.
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.
The concept behind NBC’s hit show “Heroes” is a fairly original one in regard to everyday people who discover they have extraordinary talents. With a large number of characters developed and a plotline that’s compelling and fun to watch, “Heroes” is a one-of-a-kind creation.
Not so say two artists who have filed suit against NBC Universal and the creator’s of “Heroes.” The suit, filed in U.S. district court, alleges the show copied their ideas for an artist who could paint the future. The pair, Clifton Mallery and his wife Amnau Karam Eele, created a short story, a series of pictures and even a short film based on the concept. They say the idea was lifted by “Heroes” creators.
Whether this is true or not is up to the courts to decide. If it is, NBC should give the artists their due. Taking intellectual property and using it for one’s own benefit is not only wrong, it’s illegal.
Based on what the artists have said, Isaac Mendez does sound very much like their character, but that doesn’t mean he is. It is very possible for creative minds to dream up similar ideas at roughly the same time. It’s even possible to have two or 500 seemingly similar stories that don’t infringe upon each other.
If you think about it, just about every “superhero” creator could try to stake claim to a piece of the “Heroes” pie. The X-Men have their mutants that don’t find their abilities until they’re older, Superman can fly, all kinds of fictional characters can move things with their minds and then there’s the Invisible Man.
I’m not making light of the suit. If it’s valid, these folks should prevail in court. But, if NBC and the “Heroes” team are in the right they should absolutely do as they have vowed and defend the show vigorously.
It’s not been a question of if YouTube would get sued. The real question has been when. The answer, courtesy of Viacom, is now.
The media company filed a $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit against YouTube and its owner, Google Inc., in the U.S. District Court in New York. The suit claims YouTube “harnessed technology to willfully infringe copyrights on a huge scale" and had "brazen disregard" of intellectual property laws.
A showdown between YouTube and Viacom has been coming for a while. The company owns the rights to some of the biggest YouTube favorites, such as programming from MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central.
Viacom claims the video-sharing site is profiting off clips it has no right to profit from. Earlier this year, Viacom demanded the removal of more than 100,000 clips from its site. Despite this, many clips have remained.
YouTube has had run ins with big media in the past, including CBS and NBC. Both of those networks struck deals with the site and have allowed their presence to remain. In fact, Leslie Moonves, CBS’ CEO, told investors that its relationship with YouTube boosted shows rather than hurt them.
While it will be up to the courts to decide the copyright infringement issue the CBS stand does make one wonder if Viacom is biting off its nose to spite its face?
I’m not saying piracy is acceptable, but it might just be Viacom is throwing out the baby with the bathwater on this one. Since full shows don't normally show up on YouTube, why not take the free advertisements and run with them?
NBC is branching out with its online offerings thanks to a deal with MIX Media.
The partnership creates the official NBC Channel on the video sharing site that features an array of programming that ranges from original web shows to “The Family Guy.”
The NBC deal doesn’t seem to include full episodes, but it does deliver a whole lot of clips to the site. Shows such as “Heroes,” “30 Rock” and “Scrubs” are featured right now.
“We are very excited to add the NBC channel to the VMIX.com community and to provide NBC with additional ways to interactively share their content, engage with viewers, and extend their online community,” said Greg Kostello, CEO and founder of VMIX Media. “The addition of the NBC Channel to our fast expanding content lineup further extends our commitment to delivering original and premium content online for everyone.”
In addition to the show clips, NBC intends to offer exclusive promo videos on the channel.
VMIX looks well worth a visit. It will be interesting to see how the channel shapes up.
What happens when ordinary people discover they possess pointless abilities?
It looks like the marketing folks at NBC wanted to find out. Thus, “Zeroes” was born. The “Heroes” spoof on YouTube features more than a single belly chuckle as the “Zeroes” show off their abilities.
They can’t fly, teleport or even become invisible. These “Zeroes,” nonetheless, have amazingly odd abilities. One can kick the back of his own head. Another can touch her tongue to her nose. There’s even a woman with “bendy” abilities.
The 2-minute creation was ordered by NBC and created by Vince Manze, TVSquad reports. The writer over there is wondering if it’s “sneaky or is it creative marketing?”
I have to chime in with brilliant marketing. If you can’t spoof your own show, where’s the fun in life?
“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.
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.
NBC’s “My Name Is Earl” has made its way to iTunes with full seasons and by-the-episode buys available.
According to an article in World Screen yesterday, the distribution deal between NBC and 20th Century Fox TV will also make the comedy a staple on sites like MySpace, CinemaNow and WalMart.com. There are also full episodes now available on NBC.com. Expect a commercial here and there in this streaming format, but the intrusion isn’t half bad.
In a joint statement, 20th Century Fox TV presidents Dana Walden and Gary Newman remarked: "My Name is Earl is a perfect comedy for the digital age—it's youthful, innovative and incredibly funny. Making a deal that extends the show's reach was important to both companies and will be a huge win for the show, for its fans and for the new viewers we'll recruit through these alternative platforms. We're thrilled to see it happen."
The People Choice Favorite New Television Comedy-winning show deals with redemption on a comedic level. It looks like a pretty nutty ride.
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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.
Fans of NBC’s “Heroes” that just can’t get enough will soon be able to get a fix on the go thanks to a deal with Gameloft.
In a move that might put a serious beating on YouTube, NBC and News Corp. have announced a team up that will have a new video-sharing web site taking up residence on the Internet.
Jeff Goldblum’s seeing dead people and they’re everywhere. You, too, can see them if you check out NBC’s latest series “Raines.”
It’s not been a question of if YouTube would get sued. The real question has been when. The answer, 
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.
NBC’s “My Name Is Earl” has made its way to 
