2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards Winners

2013 winners

SAG-AFTRA presented its coveted Actor® statuette for the outstanding motion picture and primetime television performances of 2012 at the “19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®” tonight.

Below are the winners in the primetime television categories.

Nikita – Recap & Review – Aftermath

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Nikita
Aftermath

Original Air Date: Jan 25, 2013

Andrew – TwoCents Reviewer
Andrew@thetwocentscorp.com

Nikita, three seasons in, has been remarkably consistent in its pacing, using twisting and shifting plot to guide the majority of its episodes. In “Aftermath,” we dealt with, well, the aftermath of last week’s story-heavy “Intersection.” With Michael reeling from the loss of his right hand, we got some solid, extensive character moments between Team Division’s major players this week.

After last week’s ending of knives and explosions, we open with a calmer scene: Nikita’s hand, engagement ring still glittering, resting in a black cybernetic model hand. It’s Michael’s replacement hand. As Birkhoff explains, it’s guided by brain signals. But Michael is frustrated by its lack of apparent utility, as he can’t seem to form a combat-worthy fist with it. Birkhoff says Michael needs to figure out his emotions in order to fully control the cybernetic hand.

One Life to Live and All My Children Coming to Hulu and iTunes

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In a groundbreaking move that brings premium first-run, broadcast-quality programming to a mass-market audience via the internet, Prospect Park’s The Online Network (TOLN) announced today that the Company has reached an agreement with Hulu and the iTunes Store to distribute all-new episodes of “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.” Through the Hulu distribution agreement, the hugely popular daily dramas will reach tens of millions of fans via the free Hulu.com service, as well as millions of Hulu Plus subscribers watching on connected TVs, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. iTunes customers can enjoy viewing on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV and their Mac or PC. The announcement was made today by Prospect Park Chairman and CEO, Jeff Kwatinetz.

“I believe that both Hulu and iTunes have the vision, the reach and the technology to help us launch TOLN in a significant way,” Kwatinetz said. “We think these platforms are part of history, helping us to transform distribution. Hulu’s reach, platform and advertising prowess are best in class, and iTunes provides an incredible way to buy TV shows that is second to none. Through both of these partners, we hope daytime drama fans are absolutely delighted to be able to watch their favorite programs in a broadcast-quality HD format wherever and whenever they want.”

HBO Renews Girls For Season 3

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HBO has renewed the comedy series “Girls” for a 12 episodes third season. The premiere episode of the second season already exceeds a gross audience of 3.8 million viewers with only partial data available.

Created by and starring Lena Dunham (“Tiny Furniture”), GIRLS takes a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of four girls in their early 20s. The show recently received two Golden Globes, for Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical and Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical (Lena Dunham); last September, GIRLS won an Emmy® for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series.

Cartoon Network Announces Entertainment and Sports Celebrities for Hall of Game Awards

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Cartoon Network announced a slew of athletes and celebrity presenters including Jessica Alba, star of upcoming animated film Escape from Planet Earth, Ryan Lochte, Olympic gold medalist in swimming, Mario Lopez, host of EXTRA, McKayla Maroney, Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics and NFL Pro-Bowl starters Victor Cruz and JJ Watt for the third annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards, premiering Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. (ET, PT). Hosted by basketball legend and TNT NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal and America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon, the Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards is a high-energy, off-the-wall, multi-platform experience that lets viewers vote and honor their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year.

Some of the additional celebrities and athletes set to appear at this year’s Hall of Game Awards include:

The Office – Recap & Review – Customer Loyalty

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The Office
Customer Loyalty

Original Air Date: Jan 24, 2013

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

Dwight is cleaning out an old cabinet when he comes across a cryptic letter from long ago. It leads the reader to seek out The Holy Grail hidden somewhere in the building. Pam calls Jim and asks if he set it up. Jim admits that he set it up at least 5 or 6 years ago, back when he had more free time. Called it “The Dunder Code”.

It’s actually pretty funny because not only does Dwight find every clue and solve each riddle, the rest of the crew helps him look for it. Pam is on the phone with Jim giving him a play by play but Jim can’t remember if there was a Grail at the end or not. Everyone gives up looking when we see one of the warehouse guys dipping a donut into some coffee served in a gold chalice. Heh. Nice.

30 Rock – Recap & Review – A Goon’s Deed in a Weary World

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30 Rock
A Goon’s Deed in a Weary World

Original Air Date: Jan 24, 2013

Valentina D. – Senior Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

Well, we’re officially in the homestretch. Come this time next week, one of the most hilarious and daring sitcoms to grace the small screen will have come and gone. 30 Rock has been good to us during these seven wonderful seasons, and tonight’s episode was up there with the greats, hitting every joke out of the park and packing quite the emotional punch at the end.

With TGS canceled at the moment, Jack tells Liz she has one final chance to prove to the suits why TGS deserves to stay on-air. Liz has more important things to worry about, like the imminent arrival of her adopted twins, but gets held up with work. Tracy and Jenna are their classic, crazy selves but end up giving Liz the best gift they could ever give her.

As Liz tries to juggle work and family, Jack enlists Kenneth and his page jacket to host a tour for the final candidates for his former position. It’s sort of a Willy Wonka deal, but his choice for the next President of NBC may shock you (and maybe warm your heart).

Parks and Recreation – Recap & Review – Women in Garbage

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Parks and Recreation
Women in Garbage

Original Air Date: Jan 24, 2013

Valentina D. – Senior Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

One thing’s for sure – no matter what, you can always count on Leslie Knope to make sure women have a place in government. This time, Leslie tries to dispel the notion of the government as a “boys’ club” and creates a commission to get more Pawnee women involved in the workforce. To make her point, she joins a garbage route but the men don’t take too kindly to her involvement.

While Ben and Andy teach Tom how to play basketball, Ron’s experiencing something he’s never dealt with before: babysitting. I think you know how that turns out.

Suits – Recap & Review – Blood in the Water

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Suits
Blood in the Water

Original Air Date: Jan 24, 2013

Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

Actions have consequences. You sleep with someone’s wife – you get your ass kicked. You try to screw over your colleagues – you get ostracized. Your firm just survived a civil war – other firms will be circling like vultures, waiting to pick at the carcass. That’s life, folks.

Pearson Hardman just endured a civil war – word on the street is: they’re sinking and they’re sinking fast. Top notch associates are being poached and clients are following the Pied Piper out of town. What’s a firm to do?

American Idol — Recap & Review — Baton Rouge, LA Auditions

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American Idol
Baton Rouge, LA Auditions

Original Air Date: Jan 24, 2013

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

Thank goodness for a much calmer day in Baton Rouge. After Wednesday’s fireworks, this episode seemed much more calm and easy to watch.

With no drama, the focus stayed mostly on the contestants.