FOX’s 2009-2010 Schedule: What It Means For You
May 18th, 2009
FOX has revealed its 2009-2010 television schedule. As usual, it is broken into two parts: fall 2009 and winter 2010. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is nowhere to be found and has been officially cancelled. In a surprising move, however, the network has renewed Dollhouse for a second season. It will remain on Fridays at 9PM following a new sitcom, Brothers, and a returning sitcom, ‘Til Death. Fringe moves to Thursday at 9PM for its second season after Bones. Premiering in mid season is Human Target, a new drama based on the DC Comics character.
Read all about FOX’s 2009-2010 schedule at the futon critic, Variety and The Live Feed. Hit the comments with your thoughts. Will Dollhouse sink even lower in the Nielsen ratings in its second season? Should FOX have renewed Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles instead? Can Fringe survive without additional boosts from American Idol?
Supernatural – 4×22 – “Lucifer Rising”
May 17th, 2009
Supernatural
“Lucifer Rising
Originally Broadcast Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Well that was a kick in the pants, wasn’t it? A season finale with twists and turns and a humdinger of an ending. And it was filled with violence from start to finish. The nun massacre was particularly chilling. But there was also a stabbing, drinking blood, writing with blood on a wall and more. As violent as it was, however, “Lucifer Rising” was an episode about betrayal.
Legend of the Seeker – 1×20 – “Sanctuary”
May 16th, 2009
Legend of the Seeker
“Sanctuary”
Originally Broadcast the Weekend of Saturday, May 9th, 2009
What an odd episode this was. It was yet another good episode (I’ve lost count) but still an odd one. It was a continuation of a plot point introduced in the previous episode (“Cursed”) about another existing copy of the Book of Counted Shadows. While searching for said book Richard, Kahlan and Zedd visit a library, meet a librarian, her daughter and their friend, a painter. Dramatic happenings ensue.
HYGOTS No. 31
May 16th, 2009
Now that Zachary Quinto has won over a few more fans as the new Spock in ‘Star Trek,’ now would be a great time to reexamine his other famous role, Sylar in ‘Heroes.’ So the fortunes of the series have gone in the eyes of its fans, Sylar has become increasingly less popular, with some suggesting that, among other things, if he were simply eliminated, the show would actually be the better for it. Imagine telling that to someone watching during the first season. This column’s called “How I Got These Scars,” I’d like to remind the reader, because I haven’t often found myself in the popular stream of opinion, which has only strengthened my resolve, my convictions, and my own faith in my tastes. Well, folks, for me, Sylar is emblematic of everything ‘Heroes’ has done right, a constant symbol of its potential, and as he survives, a key element of its greater meaning.
LOST – 5×16/5×17 – “The Incident”
May 15th, 2009
LOST
“The Incident”
Originally Broadcast Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
LOST‘s producers referred to the season five finale as a “game changer.” That, heading into the final season of the show, things wouldn’t ever be the same. And I can safely say that, after watching the finale, they were right. Because the events of “The Incident” have changed the game, and I don’t think LOST will ever be the same again.
Smallville – 8×22 – “Doomsday”
May 14th, 2009
Smallville
“Doomsday”
Originally Broadcast 5/14/08
Smallville, in its 8th season, has a new breath of life. Lana and Lex are gone, ending the mindless love triangle that most people despised. Clark has surrounded himself with Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and a mini Justice League to push him one step closer to Superman. He’s left the small town behind, and he’s ready to become the hero he’s always been destined to be.
Well, based on this episode, maybe not so much.
Star Trek (2009) This Close to $100 Million
May 14th, 2009
According to Box Office Mojo, Star Trek (2009) has made $99,002,539 domestically as of yesterday (Wednesday, May 13th). That makes it the seventh highest-grossing film of the year thus far. It is also now the second highest-grossing Star Trek film unadjusted for inflation. With an additional $42.7 million internationally the movie has made a grand total of $141,769,261.
Friday, May 15th, 2009 Update
Star Trek (2009) has now made $104,610,837 domestically through Thursday, May 14th according to updated figures from Box Office Mojo.
Fringe 1×20 “There Is More Than One of Everything”
May 13th, 2009
Fringe
“There Is More Than One of Everything”
Originally broadcast 5/12/09
Perhaps because we got a renewal for a second season, the first one ends on a cliffhanger, a particularly wicked one, because the show finally seems ready to begin answering our questions. And yet, the ad for the next season suggests, “answers will be questioned”…
Lost Season Five Finale Open Discussion
May 13th, 2009
The fifth season of ABC’s Lost comes to a close on the East Coast in just a few minutes. It’s been an incredible two hours. Lots of revelations, lots of flashbacks, lots of drama and lots of questions left unanswered. Hit the comments with your reactions but be wary of spoilers.
Comics On Sale – May 13th, 2009
May 13th, 2009
It’s new comic book day! Dozens of new books will be hitting the racks today. Head over to Previews to see the list of new comics and then hit the comments to share which books are on your pull list this week.
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