Archive for the ‘buffy the vampire slayer’ Category

Tonight brings the last episode of Friday Night Lights (on DirecTV). Ever. I know — take a breath and let that sink in. It takes a while. I don’t think it’s hit me yet, and I’ve been lucky enough to view the episode already. Recently, I told a non-FNL watching friend that the show is [...]

Danny Strong is the latest “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” alum to guest star on “How I Met Your Mother,” a CBS spokesperson confirmed. On Wednesday, Alyson Hannigan, who plays Lily on “HIMYM” and was Buffy’s witchy best friend Willow, tweeted that she was working with an old “Buffy” friend. Eventually, one of Hannigan’s followers guessed [...]

Before the age of DVRs, I used to watch commercials. In fact, during certain times of the season, I used to sit glued to the TV during commercials. I didn’t run to grab a snack or take a bathroom break. I sat, watched and waited with the VCR — that’s the thing that uses videotapes [...]

A little birdie tells me that the Buffy reunion from PaleyFest 2008 is now available for viewing in the library at the Paley Center’s Beverly Hills location. Speaking of Paley, here’s some updated information about the talent that will be at the Fall Preview Parties in LA. September 5 – FOX Fringe, Do Not Disturb, [...]

You can check out official PaleyFest pictures and video highlights for all the events here. Pushing Daisies: Ausiello Report The Futon Critic ThePieMaker.com Cast on red carpet video from E! Judd Apatow & Friends: The Futon Critic A fan report of Judd on AICN Hollywood Reporter panel video. Chuck: The Futon Critic (make sure to [...]

Update: Recapping PaleyFest post with lots of links! Useful links: – The official PaleyFest 2008 page. The Gossip Girl panel will be streamed live on the Paley Center site! Video clips from all the panels will be posted on the Paley Center website the morning following each event. – Ticketweb to purchase tickets. – The [...]

TV actors often try to parlay their small-screen fame into big-screen success. Some, like George Clooney, hit the jackpot. Others falter in the transition, but you can’t fault them for trying. Here’s a sampling of where in the cinema you can currently find some of TV’s stars and rental picks for the Netflix-addicted. Patrick Dempsey [...]

They’re sneaky and snarky. They scheme and slay. TV is full of bad guys (and girls), from those who make being bad look like fun to those who make us clutch the pillow to our chests. It takes some excellent writing and an excellent performance to make a bad guy who is a worthy opponent [...]

No, I don’t mean all the folks behind the cameras controlling Hollywood. Hanukkah has come and gone, but with Christmas starting the day after Thanksgiving, I figured it’s never too late to celebrate that other December holiday that often gets jilted. In honor of Hanukkah, I present… My Favorite TV Jews 1.) Willow Rosenberg (Buffy [...]

It’s been a bumpy television season full of winners, disappointments and a lot of forgetful folks. Some shows stumbled right out of the gate while others took steady steps towards a full-season pickup. The TV season is nearing the halfway mark when most of the shows go into reruns, an indefinite period of torture this [...]