USA Network Launches A Virtual Treasure Hunt with White Collar: Neal’s Stash

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USA Network, the top entertainment brand and pioneer in Social TV, launches Neal’s Stash, a national crowd-sourcing treasure hunt inviting WHITE COLLAR fans to help track down an old score by using multiple social channels, games, and video diaries featuring show characters. This interactive experience is the final segment of a multi-phased WHITE COLLAR fan engagement, presented by Ford, building on Mozzie’s Mission and The Stash Hunters. The 10-week experience, with 50 custom videos, was developed in conjunction with the show’s creative team including series creator and executive producer Jeff Eastin. Neal’s Stash, accessible on desktops and tablets, goes live at nealsstash.com, with the return of WHITE COLLAR on Tuesday, July 10 at 10/9c.

“Neal’s Stash combines the power of strong storytelling and social innovation to integrate fans into a digital experience that pulls them further into the show’s mythology,” said Alexandra Shapiro, executive vice president, marketing & digital, USA. “Ford played an integral role in driving this long-term initiative, which started in February, offering fans a multi-tiered and phased immersive experience that kept them engaged with the show during its hiatus and now throughout the summer.”

TNT Renews Epic Drama FALLING SKIES for Third Season

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TNT has ordered a third season of its epic original series Falling Skies, from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg. The critically acclaimed drama starring Noah Wyle finished its first season last year as basic cable’s top new series of 2011. Currently averaging 5.9 million viewers, the series ranks as basic cable’s #1 summer drama with adults 18-49. TNT has ordered 10 episodes Falling Skies’ third season, slated to air in 2013.

“Falling Skies is television storytelling at its very best, a powerful drama that’s told on both an epic scale and on a deeply personal level,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “With all the memorable and surprising moments taking place during the second season of Falling Skies, we can’t wait to see what DreamWorks Television and Falling Skies’ terrific production team and cast members have in store for season three.”

“Stand Up to Cancer” Returns to Primetime for Third Star-Studded Broadcast September 7

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Building on two historic fundraising telecasts in 2008 and 2010, groundbreaking grassroots movement Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will return to primetime television on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). Executive producers Gwyneth Paltrow and Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions will join Stand Up To Cancer’s production team to deliver a one-of-a-kind show featuring performances from top recording artists, as well as celebrities from film, television and sports engaging viewers with powerful stories and a moving call-to-action.

This star-studded appeal will continue to build public support for groundbreaking translational research accelerating the delivery of new therapies to patients, getting them from the “bench to the bedside” as quickly as possible. SU2C brings together scientists from different disciplines across various institutions to collaborate.

History’s SWAMP PEOPLE helps 17 year-old During Gator Attack, Finale Airs Tomorrow

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HISTORY’s SWAMP PEOPLE will air its season finale tomorrow night, THURSDAY, JULY 12th at 9pm ET/8c, but during this current season, one young man was paying attention to his favorite series! Kaleb Langdale who was attacked yesterday by an alligator, used methods employed on SWAMP PEOPLE to try to fight the gator –however ultimately freeing himself when the animal bit off his arm. We appreciate your including this news with mention of SWAMP PEOPLE and our finale.

CBS Announces Fall Premiere Dates

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CBS, America ‘s most-watched network, will premiere virtually all of its new and returning series during official premiere week (Sept. 24-30).

The new comedy PARTNERS premieres Monday, Sept. 24, followed by freshman dramas VEGAS debuting Tuesday, Sept. 25, ELEMENTARY on Thursday, Sept. 27 and MADE IN JERSEY on Friday, Sept. 28.

For the 10th time in the past 11 seasons, SURVIVOR will get an early start to the season, returning with a special 90-minute premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Design Star – Recap & Review – The Condo

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Design Star
The Condo

Original Air Date: Jul 10, 2012

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
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We’re back to an individual challenge, but this time with just the final four contestants. Left are Mikel, Danielle, Hilari and Britany — all strong designers.

They are each given a narrow, long living/dining room area of a condo. They got $2,000, two days, a painter and a handyman. The challenge involved taking a color (they are all given a color) and weaving it “significantly” throughout their design area.

Plus, there’s a twist with their video challenge. They have to provide a color tip live on The View. Yikes! Every single one of them looked panicked and I didn’t blame them.

TwoCents and Five Questions with Mia Michaels (SYTYCD)

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Mia Michaels, Choreographer

Mia Michaels is known as one of the toughest judges and choreographers on So You Think You Can Dance. She has a passion for her job that comes from a surprising place. She has won a couple Emmy Awards for her numbers on the show and has choreographed a number of other great things. For instance; Cirque du Soliel’s “Delirium”, Celine Dion’s “A New Day”, and the infamous “Get Happy” dream sequence from House’s season 7 episode “Bombshells.” On last week’s SYTYCD, Mia choreographed the awesome Top 20 number to Kaskade’s “Eyes”. She sat down on a conference call with us and revealed some of her feelings about her career and this new cast of season 9 dancers.

TheTwoCents: Can you kind of explain to us where you find the passion for dance?

Covert Affairs – Recap & Review – Hang On To Yourself

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Covert Affairs
Hang On to Yourself

Original Air Date: Jul 10, 2012

Karen – Sr. Staff Writer
Karen@thetwocentscorp.com

Season 3 of Covert Affairs did not disappoint, as it started off with a bang. If you missed the first 5 minutes I hope you dvr’d it! Having a comrade blown up in front of Annie was a bold move on the writers part as we now will see how Annie deals with the loss of a friend…maybe his only friend.

We also find our dynamic duo separated not only by the location within the building, but also by not talking about their cases. As for the Campbell’s…their relationship is never boring and will prove to be interesting for another season.

MasterChef – Recap & Review – Top 9 Compete

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MasterChef
Top 9 Compete

Original Air Date: Jul 9, 2012

JD – Sr. Staff Writer
jd@thetwocentscorp.com

Last night’s MasterChef presented us with a prickly, intimidating little guest under the Mystery Box. It was something I’ve never seen live in its shell, and only ever seen on a menu in a Japanese restaurant. I’ve never ordered it, but I think next time I go for sushi, I’m going to be adventurous and try it.

Oh, by the way, the winning dish for the challenge featuring the traditionally Japanese ingredient? Italian food.

The elimination challenge then threw more options at our cooks than we usually see, with some surprising results, but first let me quickly apologize for missing the last review. The Fourth of July holiday jumped me in a back alley and dragged me away from the computer. Uber-short recap: Rabbit in the Mystery Box, Graham cooked along with the contestants, and a pizza stone sent both Cowboy Mike and Tanya home.

Told you it’d be short. Now on to last night…

White Collar – Recap & Review – Wanted

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White Collar
Wanted

Original Air Date: Jul 10, 2012

Jules – News Editor
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

Welcome back Collar fans! It’s been awhile and I hope you’re ready for season four. A lot happened when we last left Neal, Mozzie, Peter and the team. For a quick refresher, (get a longer one here) Neal was in the mist of possibly being commutated and released from his anklet, but Peter’s mentor Agent Kramer stepped in and caused a bunch of trouble, eventually leading Peter to give Neal the signal to run.

So the big question is: where are Neal and Mozzie?