HBO 2011 Fall Premiere Dates

MjL – TwoCents News Editor
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HBO has confirmed the fall debut dates for the new and returning series BOARDWALK EMPIRE, HUNG, HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA, BORED TO DEATH and ENLIGHTENED.

The Firm Gets Molly Parker for Lead Role

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MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

NBC, Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks and Global Television announced today that Molly Parker (“Deadwood,” “Swingtown”) has signed to star as Abby McDeere in the network’s new legal drama series “The Firm,” based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter.

Real Time with Bill Maher Renewed for Tenth Season

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MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

HBO has renewed REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER for its tenth season, launching in early 2012, it was announced today by Sue Naegle, president, HBO Entertainment.

“Bill Maher is a fearless, funny and totally original observer of the modern world,” noted Naegle.  “I look forward to bringing his thoughtful and irreverent insights to our viewers next year as another presidential election approaches.”

Arrested Development – Summer DVD Review – Visiting Ours

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Arrested Development
Visiting Ours

Original Air Date: Dec 7, 2003

Nicola – Staff Writer
nicola@thetwocentscorp.com

There is some controversy about this episode. According to , this episode is actually the sixth episode, not the fifth. But on the DVD, it fills the spot of the fifth. As this is the summer DVD club, I will follow the chronology of the DVD.

Burn Notice – Recap & Review – Enemy of My Enemy

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Burn Notice
Enemy of My Enemy

Original Air Date: Jul 28, 2011

Alyssa Silva – Sr Reviewer
alyssa@thetwocentscorp.com

This week Team Westen gets a recurring client that never leaves – the US government. While Max’s murder investigation is still primary, it seems a Predator drone has somehow gone missing. Yes, you heard right. How you lose a state-of-the-art piece of weaponry is beyond me, but let’s not nitpick shall we. The main draw this time is Chuck Finley, as Sam goes undercover with a familiar drug lord to pit two forces of the underworld together at Michael’s behest. Caught between the second biggest drug lord in Miami and a bunch of Serbian arms traffickers, what could go wrong?

A Dunder Mifflin Deal for You

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MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

With the upcoming season 8 premiere of NBC’s hit comedy series, “The Office,” this September, NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Running Press Book Publishers announced today the August 2nd release of The Office Kit, available in-store and online at nationwide booksellers.

The kit will retail for $14.95. The deal was brokered by JTMG, the agency of record for NBC programming.

Honoring Dunder Mifflin’s finest boss and brightest office staff, the kit features the following items:

The Biggest Loser Starts its Search for New Contestants

NBC’s popular reality series “The Biggest Loser” is launching a 13-city cross-country search to find new contestants for the next edition of the hit show. Individuals and teams of two who have at least 85 lbs. to lose are encouraged to apply for the new season, which will begin airing in January, 2012.

Casting producers are looking for outgoing and charismatic teams of two and individuals who have the personality, desire and competitive edge to vie for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose weight, change their lives forever and compete for a grand prize of $250,000. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of the United States.

So You Think You Can Dance – Recap & Review – 2 of 8 Voted Off

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So You Think You Can Dance
2 of 8 Voted Off

Original Air Date: Jul 28, 2011

Rachel M – Senior Staff Writer
rachelm@thetwocentscorp.com

All right, we made our predictions and now it’s time to see who’s going home to rest before they go on tour. I think it’s pretty clear (as much as that pebbled bathroom glass anyway) who will be in the top, but the bottom is just a waiting game.

The opening group number is very cool. Circusy, carnival themed with some great costuming. Tadd flies on the ropes, as do a couple other dancers, and it’s honestly the best group number I’ve seen them do in a long time. Really intricate and impressive. Finding out it was choreographed by Tyce is surprising, but kudos to him!

Degrassi – Recap & Review – Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Part One and Two)

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Degrassi
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Part One and Two)

Original Air Date: Jul 27-28, 2011

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
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thetwocentscorp.com

Heartbreak! Manic behavior! Inappropriate flirting! Why yes, it’s the three word summary of another Degrassi two-parter.

Whereas the last episode had three strong story arcs, this week had maybe two strong ones and a third that invoked extreme eye rolling. Think you’ll agree? Keep reading and then let me know what you think!

Rescue Me – Recap & Review – Press

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Rescue Me
Press

Original Air Date: Jul 27, 2011

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s finally here – the big September 11th interview about Jimmy that is supposed to unravel Tommy Gavin. This topic is sensitive and has been everywhere for the guys of Ladder 62, especially Tommy. I feel super weird saying I’ve been waiting for this episode but if you’ve watched every episode, I’m sure you’re with me. Closure is on its way.

Elsewhere, Colleen and Shaun are planning their wedding, Lou has angered the guys by not getting healthier, Needles is getting more concerned about Feinberg and Kelly is still around.