Under the Dome – Recap & Review – Pilot

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Under the Dome
Pilot

Original Air Date: Jun 24, 2013

Kym Hoopes – Associate Staff Writer
kym@thetwocentscorp.com

If you’ve read Stephen King’s book, you’ve probably been anticipating this show as much as I have, and it’s a shame that circumstances caused me to go almost a week without getting to watch the first episode. You were also probably very confused by just the first ten minutes, because they didn’t seem to have much in common with the book at all. That said, Stephen King himself is the Executive Producer and writer for the show, so I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt. I’m going to trust that the changes were made with his blessing and that the story will be even better for them.

Starz Officially Greenlights New Original Series “Outlander”

Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, announced today that Starz will partner with Sony Pictures Television to greenlight “Outlander,” an original series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling books. The network has ordered 16 episodes of the series which will begin filming in Scotland this fall. It is slated to premiere in 2014.

The series adaptation for “Outlander” will be written by Ronald D. Moore (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”). Moore is best known for his work on “Battlestar Galactica,” which won him a Peabody Award in 2006. Ronald D. Moore and Jim Kohlberg are executive producers of “Outlander,” which is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining and Supply Company and Left Bank Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.

‘Under the Dome’ Premiere Gives CBS a Summer Best

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CBS premiere of UNDER THE DOME, based on the bestselling novel by acclaimed author Stephen King and produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, delivered 13.14 million viewers, the most-watched summer drama premiere on any network since 1992, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Monday, June 24.

The premiere of UNDER THE DOME, broadcast against NBC’s final game of the Stanley Cup Finals (Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks), averaged 13.14 million viewers, 3.2/09 in adults 18-49 and 4.3/11 in adults 25-54.

Switched At Birth – Recap & Review – The Good Samaritan

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Switched at Birth
The Good Samaritan

Original Air Date: Jun 24, 2013

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

Since the beginning of the show, Toby has always been the odd-sibling out. He wasn’t switched at birth and nobody really talks to him about how it may have affected him. Instead, they focus on his errors in judgment, like gambling debts and stolen tests. And now, almost everyone is united in not telling him that getting married that young might not be his smartest decision.

Also trying to find their niche this hour are Angelo and the rarely seen Adriana. Angelo has more of place, but still hasn’t figured out what a family means. Adriana is floundering trying to find her purpose if she’s not living with her own daughter. And Daphne has a new love interest!

The CW Announces Fall 2013 Premiere Dates

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The CW Network will strategically roll-out its Fall 2013 launch this October with the premieres of three new series and returning favorites on new nights.

The CW returns to Bluebell, Alabama for a third season of Southern charm and hospitality with Rachel Bilson in HART OF DIXIE on Monday, October 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET), followed by the epic romance of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, starring Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan, on a new night (9:00-10:00 P.M. ET).

Farewell…Gary David Goldberg

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Gary David Goldberg, TV Show Creator

The Emmy-winning creator of Family Ties, Gary David Goldberg, died Sunday after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 68.

Goldberg launched the NBC comedy series Family Ties in 1982. The show became a staple of NBC’s Thursday lineup for seven seasons.

He later reunited with Michael J. Fox on ABC’s Spin City, which he co-created with Bill Lawrence. Goldberg also created the semi-autobiographical series Brooklyn Bridge, which ran on CBS from 1991-1993.

Goldberg’s other TV credits including writer on The Bob Newhart Show, The Tony Randall Show and Lou Grant. He also directed the film Must Love Dogs.

Goldberg is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Arrested Development – Recap & Review – It Gets Better

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Arrested Development
It Gets Better

Original Air Date: May 26, 2013

Jules – Senior News Editor
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

As the title says, I’d like to think it’s a good reflection of season four – it gets better. At least I think it has. Anyway, this episode very much builds on the previous episode focused on Maeby, and continues to provide some interesting insight to tying together many of the storylines and what George Michael’s been up to.

The episode begins at a party where life is seemingly very good for George Michael, when Rebel comes to say she has to talk to him. But how did we get here? Skip back a few months when George Michael is making a demo tape for his Julliard application…playing the wood block!

Mad Men – Recap & Review – In Care Of

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Mad Men
In Care of

Original Air Date: Jun 23, 2013

Ryan O – Associate Editor
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

In 1968, the world fell apart — great men were gunned down, wars raged, and youth rioted from Prague to Paris to Chicago.

Don Draper’s life fell apart, too — his marriage, his professional life including his relationship with Peggy, and his relationship with Sally. In the finale, he starts to take steps to right his own ship and repair one of those three, and himself, possibly at the expense of the other two.

A Message from Detroit for Doctor Who fans

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Matt Smith has a message for Doctor Who fans.

See the video here.

 

 

Wilfred – Recap & Review – Comfort

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Wilfred
Comfort

Original Air Date: Jun 20, 2013

Kym Hoopes – Associate Staff Writer
kym@thetwocentscorp.com

“Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.” Hippocrates

Bonus episode this week. Jenna and Drew are back from their honeymoon and she wants to know if Ryan is okay after the whole “Amanda thing”. Yes, the Amanda thing. Something that wasn’t touched on in the first episode. Ryan was a little focused on the mystery of Wilfred. But back to Jenna. Drew learned to cook on the cruise and she want’s him to come for dinner and meet some friends from the cruise.