Monthly Archives: March 2012

Weekly TV News: ‘The Killing,’ Fox, & Showtime.

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Hi guys, it is Atawewe here with your weekly TV news! A lot of premiere dates were announced this week, among them was Fox’s summer schedule.

The ninth season of ”So You Think You Can Dance” returns Thurs., May 24 at 8 p.m. ET with a two-hours premiere. But there will not be a result show this season. “Hell’s Kitchen” tenth season  kicks off  Tues, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET. “Hell’s Kitchen” then moves to Mon., begins on June 4, at 9 p.m. All-new episodes of “Hell’s Kitchen” will air on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. Also announced this week was “MasterChef” which is set to premiere immediately after ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ at 9 p.m. ET.

‘Hotel Hell’ debuts this summer on Fox. The new series is set to premiere Mon., June 4 at 8 p.m. ET. The reality show follows Chef Gordon Ramsey as he improves America’s worst and dirtiest hotels.

More Fox news, “Bones” was renewed yesterday for an eighth season. The crime-solving series returns Mon., April 2 at 8/7c on Fox. Below is a sneak peek of the next episode.

The Premieres:

The premiere dates of “Nurse Jackie”, “Borgias”, and “The Big C” were released this week. The shows are scheduled  to premiere April 8 on Showtime “Nurse Jackie” returns 9 p.m. ET, “The Big C’ returns half an hour later at 9:30 p.m. and rounding off the night is the Roman-Catholic family series, “Borgias” at 10 p.m. ET.

“Game of Thrones” season two kicks off Sunday, April 1 at 9/8c on HBO, also premiering Sun., is “The Killing”. Season two premiers 9/8c with a two-hours season premiere on AMC.

Lastly, the dance reality series, “ABDC” returns to MTV on Wednesday.

Juicy news: Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina will make her acting debut on TBS. The 19-year-old will be a recurring cast on Tyler Perry’s sitcom “For Better or Worse.”

Lastly, “The View” co-host, Whoopi Goldberg will guest-star in a couple of episodes on “Glee.” Lindsay Lohan is also schedule to guest-star in an upcoming episode of “Glee.”

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‘Supernatural’ ep. 17 recap: It’s Time To Hunt Down The Demon Inside Of Me.

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In the last episode of supernatural, Sam and Dean did not hunt down any demon. Sam was hit by a car. Prior to the accident, Sam has not slept in days because he was trying to get rid of Lucifer. He was admitted to the Hospital, he had broken ribs and laceration. Dean demanded to see Sam but the doctor said they admitted him to psychiatric care. Dean finally saw Sam and they talked for a while. Sam told Dean that he was giving up on trying to get rid of Lucifer but Dean told him he shouldnt give up and that he was not giving up on him (Sam). Dean made phone calls to a lot of people who might be able to help Sam. He finally called a number he found in Bobby’s belongings. The guy he called recommended a guy named Emmanuel. Surprisingly, Emmanuel is Angel Cas. What!?! You taught he was dead? Me too!..Unfortunately, Cas could not remember anything about his previous life, he is presently married.

Meanwhile, Sam has been getting picked on by Lucifer in psychiatric care. It is bad enough that Lucifer’s voice and presence is already annoying but he had to make his presence extra annoying by throwing fire crackers towards Sam and, playing loud music. Poor Sam. On the bright side, Sam met a girl, she said the reason for her admittance was that she sees and talks to her brother. Her brother wants her to kill herself so that they can be together. Normal peeps like us would say psycho!

Cas agreed to help Dean. On their way back to see Sam, Dean decided to stop over at a store.  While he was in the store getting something to eat, Demons attacked him. As one of the Demons was about to kill Dean, a chick named Meg rescued Dean. She killed the Demons before they could escape. Dean was surprised to see her. She told him that she has stalked him for a while now. Dean asked her what she wanted and she said Cas. Dean agreed to give Cas to her as soon Cas heals Sam. When they got to the hospital, a lot of Demons were waiting for them at the entrance. The only way they could kill all the demons was if Dean and Meg helped Cas remember his past and who he was. Dean was skeptical about the idea but he agreed to it. Dean refreshed his memory. As Cas killed the demons, he remembered everything about his past.

Cas saw Sam. He told Dean that there is nothing he could do to expel Lucifer BUT he could transfer Lucifer over to him which he did. Cas was very surprised to see Lucifer again. Keep in mind that Cas and Lucifer were once brothers. Brothers meaning they were fighting the same cause. But Lucifer decided to go to the dark side. The question is what Angel is going to rule Cas’s body? Cas or Lucifer? The battle  for Cas’s body has begun! Sam and Dean left Cas at the psychiatric care. They did not want anyone to know that he was alive. Cas is like a bomb in the making, all he needs is someone to put him together and he will be destructively activated. Meg decided to work at the hospital. Who the hell knows what she is up to? Whatever it is, it can’t be good…

The next episode has three Clues: A dorky friend, drinks and, a scary looking female ghost. Take a look!

‘Supernatural’ airs every Friday, 9/8c p.m. only on CW!

Chao!

‘Veep’: A New Comedy Series Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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“Veep” is an upcoming HBO comedy series, created by Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell. The series is based on BBC television series “The Thick of It.” ”Seinfeld” and “The Adventures of Old Christine” veteran Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns to TV in this sassy, satire comedy as Selina Meyer, a former senator who becomes the Vice President of the United States, but soon realizes it is nothing like she expected. The first season will consist of eight-30 minutes episodes.

The series follows the former Senator’s “whirlwind day-to-day existence of the Vice President as she puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule, demanding private life, and defends the president’s interests, even as she tries to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the chief executive.”

Selina Meyer’s staff includes… 

…Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer, Meyer’s chief of staff, Tony Hale as Gary Walsh, Meyer’s right hand man and body man, Timothy Simons as Jonah Ryan, a White House liason, Matt Walsh as Mike Mclintock, Meyer’s longtime press spokesperson, Sufe Bradshaw as Sue Wilson, VP’s secretary and Reid Scott as Dan Egan, an ambitious interloper.

Check out the trailer below.

Get to know more about the “Veep”

Will you watch “Veep?”

“Veep” is set to premiere 10 p.m. Sun., April 22 on HBO.

‘Girls:’ The Other Girls not portrayed in ‘Sex and the City’

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What happens when a young female writer who lives in the big Apple and is financially cut off from her parents? Well, we will find out when “Girls” kicks off in a couple of weeks. “Girls” is a forthcoming comedy series on HBO. The series follows a couple of early 20′s years old friends as they discover their sexuality, self-esteem, adulthood and friendships in New York City. Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture) created the series and is an executive producer with Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner. This awkward, sarcastic comedy was inspired by Dunham’s real-life experiences. The cast includes: Jemima Kirke, Allison Williams, Adam Driver and Zosia Mamet. The “girls”…

… Hannah (Lena Dunham), Jessa (Jemima Kirke), a space cadet, who wants to be an artist/educator, Marnie (Allisom Williams), is the responsible friend of the group, Hannah’s best friend and an ambitious assistant at a political PR firm, Adam (Adam Driver); Hannah’s boyfriend, Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet), is Jessa’s cousin and roommate.

“Girls” will consist of ten-30 minutes episodes. The series is set to premiere April 15 at 10 p.m. on HBO. Below are the trailers. Will you watch “Girls”?

Trailers!

‘Game of Thrones’: Winter is Coming. Are You Ready?

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Sunday night just got better, the critically acclaimed series is back! We have been teased and taunted by HBO for too long.  At last! We can all relax now because “Game of Thrones” kicks off Sunday April 1. Finally! It feels like we have waited forever. We decided to create this post in honor of “Game of Thrones” premiering this weekend. In case you have forgotten the key events and main characters HBO created a 22 mins reminder for you. Check the video below.

The show is based on the fantastic fantasy novel series, A song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin.  who will be king? Lannister? Stark? Targaryen? Or Baratheon? Season 2 will adapt Martin’s second book A Clash of Kings. Of course it  have some new characters joining the series; a few strong female leads. Season two will also consist of ten episodes.

In case you have been living under a rock somewhere and by any change did not watch any promo of the upcoming season of “Game  of Thrones” or you missed the internet sensation these promos caused. Do not fret much, check out the promos below. “Games of Thrones” season 2 premieres Sunday, April 1, 9/8c on HBO. Who do you think will be king?

Tease

Trailer

“The more people you love, the weaker you are.”

“Sins of our fathers”

“Nowhere to hide”

War is coming! Are you ready?


Dear Colton, Karma Is Indeed A Bitch! ‘Survivor: One Island’ ep. 6

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In the last episode of ‘Survivor,’ Christina was the topic of conversation at the Manono Island. Colton confronted and told Christina that she was going home next. Meanwhile, on the Salani Island, Kat dreamt that Alicia killed her. Lol. If you ask me, Alicia would prefer to strangle or kill her in real life. The reward challenge came by and the reward was an Ice Cream pallor; with the help of Trozan last mighty performance, the Salani Tribe won! The Salani Tribe went to enjoy their reward in an undisclosed location while the Manono Tribe went back to their island. At the Island, Christina talked about voting Alicia off the Island to Leif and Jonas. She told them that Alicia had an alliance with the other tribe, therefore, she had a huge advantage over her and everyone else when the merge comes. All of a sudden, Alicia started clapping behind Christina. She heard everything that Christina said. Alicia got angry but Christina stood by everything she said.

 The next day, Colton was sick. Christina felt bad for him and decided to take care of him. She took advantage of this opportunity so that Colton could see that she was not a bad person and he can ultimately take the target off her back.  The paramedics attended to Colton, they said that he had appendicitis and he had to be removed from the game so that he can get treated. Before he left, Colton was asked if he would like to give anyone the immunity Idol. He said he was taking it with him as a souvenir. Typical Colton. As close as Alicia was to Colton, he did not give her the immunity idol. SHOCKER! This action screwed Alicia over because she was a stranger to the rest of the tribe members which meant that she will be  automatically placed on the eviction list. We can all agree that the pain Colton was feeling was a result of karma. Karma came back and bit him in his little conniving country ass.

On the day of the challenge, both teams received another clue. This time, it was not a clue for the challenge. It was a clue about Tribal Council. Both teams were going to Tribal Council. At the Manono tribe, Leif, Jonas and Christina agreed to vote Alicia out of the game. Before they left for Tribal Councl, Tarzan called Leif aside and asked him to vote Christina off the island.

Both teams arrived at Tribal Council. Both teams were surprised to see each other. The Salani Tribe were more surprised that Colton was missing. Jeff, the host explained Colton’s situation to the Salani Tribe. Alicia told Sabrina that Colton said thank you for the immunity idol.  Jeff asked the Salani Tribe about the whereabouts of the Colton’s immunity idol since he is no more in the game to play it.. Majority of the Salani members said that someone had the immunity idol even though they were informed by some of the members of the Manono Tribe that Colton took it with him. Further opinions and speculations were made by both teams about the issue. The last news for the night was that both teams were merging! This means that both teams will now be a team and everyone will be fighting for themselves.

How will the fall of Queen Bee, Colton affect the new tribe?

P.S. ‘Survivor’ airs every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on CBS!

‘The Amazing Race.’ Baku, Azerbaijan. Season 20 ep. 6

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On this episode of ‘The Amazing Race’ Art & J.J. were dethroned by the ‘married couple,’ while we discovered Bopper has a crush on Jamie and Mark gets car-sick while riding in the backseat.

The teams made their way to Baku, Azerbaijan via Istanbul, Turkey. Everyone was on the same flight. Vanessa thought Azerbaijan was going to be nice and warm, because it is called The Land of Fire. Of course, Mark thought they all going to Africa. Bopper: “Do you think we are going to Africa?” Mark: “I think it is. Land of fire.” Bopper: “Azerbaijan” Mark: “Sounds Africa to me” Duhh!  LOL! Upon arriving in Baku, the teams’ next clue was at the Temple of Fire. When they arrived, they thought they were going to get their next clue and be on their way. But the Temple of Fire does not open until sunrise, so the racers decided to dance with the locals.

Fun fact: a team can not compete in a Fast Forward if they have completed one in an earlier episode. The next clue was a Fast Forward and a Route Info. Rachel & Dave, and Joey & Danny chose the Fast Forward task while the remaining racers -Art a& J.J., Brendon & Rachel, Nary & Jamie, and Vanessa & Ralph, Bopper & Mark- chose to complete the Roadblock. The fast forward task required teams to unload 150 bales of hay, and build a ten long, three wide and five high bale of hay. The first team who wins the Fast Forward moves on to the pit-stop, while the losing team returns to the Roadblock. The ‘married couple’ won the Fast Forward putting them in first place while the Jersey boys had to catch up with the other teams making them the last team at that point in the race.

The Roadblock task: Escape Helicopter, instructed the teams to seat in a helicopter upside down, swim through a window to their next clue. J.J., Jamie, Bopper, Brendon, Vanessa and Joey all completed the Roadblock for their respective teams, although Vanessa had some problems facing her fear of being claustrophobic and underwater. She completed the Roadblock like a pro. Mark revealed to Nary that Bopper has a crush on Jamie, her teammate. Awww. On the other side of town, the Jersey Boys were on their way to the Swimming task, while Rachel and Dave were checking in with Phil. They won this leg of the race dethroning Art and J.J., and winning a couple of Fords.

Meanwhile, the next clue was a detour. The teams could either choose oil or Apples. Oil detour required the teams to scrape and use sponge and water to remove crude oil off a bather’s body after he is done soaking in oil. The locals believe they receive blessings as they soak in crude oil. Crude oil tho? Hmm. Apples, on the other hand required teams to search for an Apple marked with ‘The Amazing Race’s flag among hundreds of Apples in an old Soviet Union Car. Nary and Jamie chose Apples while Brenchel, Bopper and Mark, Art and J.J. opted for oil. It seemed Nary and Jamie searched for hours, allowing the ‘dating divorcees’ to catch up with them.

While at the other Detour, the teams had to scrape crude off some hairy, tall bathers. The scene was definitely not pleasant. Everyone was pretty uncomfortable.I was surprised no one switched Detours. The comeback kids this week were Joey and Danny, the boys breezed through the Roadblock and caught up with Vanessa and Ralph while they were searching for the marked Apple. The other teams already completed their detours and were on their way to check in with Phil. The teams finished this leg in the following order: Rachel and Dave, Art and J. J., not bad for a team who could not compete with the Fast Forward, Bopper and Mark, Brenchel, and Nary and Jamie.

Team Divorcees were almost eliminated this week because their cab driver had no idea where the pit-stop was located. Joey and Danny caught up with Vanessa and Ralph and quickly found their marked Apple.  It was a race to the finish line. Danny foreshadowed himself and Joey losing last night because Joey wanted to say hi to the other team; Vanessa & Ralph. Joey and Danny took a risk which failed miserably, making them the team eliminated last night.

The racers had to scrape crude oil off a bather, tell us, what would you do for a million dollars? ‘The Amazing Race’  returns all-new in two weeks, in Africa! Until then race fans!

According to the preview, there is going to be DRAMA. Click here for the preview.

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays on CBS at 8 EST.

Weekly TV News: ‘Smash,’ ‘Mad Men’ & ‘Leave It to Niecy.’

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NBC’s musical drama “Smash” will return next year. The Broadway musical was picked up Thursday for a second season. “Smash” joins “Grimm” which was renewed last week.

Finally, we know the future of “Jersey Shore.” The show was renewed for another season. The cast of “Jersey Shore” will begin filming season six this summer. “The Pauly D Project” one of “Jersey Shore” spin-offs premiere Thursday, March 29 at 10:30 p.m. EST.

More MTV news, the fourth season of “Teen Mom” will be the last season for the original cast -Maci, Amber, Catelynn and Farrah.

It is rumored the Jonas Brothers are the next family to join the reality series network, E! The brothers are reportedly filming the reality series in New York.

Will you watch the Jonas Brothers’ reality show?

Actress/Comedienne Niecy Nash’s family reality series, “Leave It to Niecy” premieres Sun, 10 ET on TLC.

Lastly, “Mad Men” returns this Sunday, with a two-hour premiere at 9/8c on AMC.

Manono, The Idiot Gang! ‘Survivor: One World’ ep. 5 RECAP!

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This episode of ‘Survivor’ was not as intense as the last episode. However, both tribes were in for a big surprise because a lot of things changed. The changes began at the beginning of the reward challenge. Both tribes were informed that they will be switching tribes. Everyone was surprised. Colton was shocked! He liked the way things were because he had all the men wrapped around his finger. The way it worked was everyone picked and smashed an egg on their body. The color inside the egg determined what tribe he/she will become a member of.

The yellow color symbolized Manono and the blue color symbolized Salani. Sabrina, Michael, Kim, Kat, Jay, Chelsea and Troy are the new members of the Salani Tribe while Leif, Colton, Alicia, Monica, Jonas, Christina and Tarzan are the new members of the Manono Tribe. Colton was surprised about the members of his tribe.  Obviously, he whined about it publicly at the expense of insulting the members of his tribe. Typical Colton. Smh. The reward for this challenge was Bread, Peanut Butter, Coffee, Sugar and other stuffs. The most important reward for the winning tribe was the right to stay on that side of the Island. The losing tribe had to pack their bags and move to a new home on the other side of the island. The losing tribe had to build their new home from scratch! To cut the long story short, Salani tribe  won, while the Manono tribe went to build a new home.

Once the Manono tribe got to the other side of the Island, they commenced on building their new home. While everyone was participating and helping to build the house, Colton sat and watched others do the work. After a while of sitting, he went and talked to each member of his tribe privately. He basically told them everything they wanted to hear. I was surprised about the meeting between Colton and Alicia because I taught they were going to bump heads. Alicia has a strong personality but somehow Colton managed to tame her. He asked her if she will agree to vote Monica out and she agreed.

The immunity challenge came by and the theme was score the ball in the net. Easy, right? Nope. This challenge was played in water. The funny moment of this challenge for me was when Colton was shoved under the water because he refused to release the ball. That’s what he gets for being mean. Lol! The Salani tribe won once again.

When the Manono tribe got back to their camp, Colton started campaigning immediately to get Monica voted off the Island. Because Monica and Christina were close, Colton told both of them that they were voting off Tarzan. Colton did not want Christina and Monica suspicious of  his plan to evict Monica. Monica also asked Colton who they were voting off the Island. He told her Tarzan, she did not know Tarzan was the pawn and she was the main target.

The Manono tribe arrived at the tribal council. It was not as crazy as last time. Before everyone voted, a few people expressed their opinions about Monica. They said she was a huge competitor and a threat. I don’t think she knew at that time that those statements and comments were  hints that she was going home. Colton sent another tribe member packing once again. This guy is such a good player but his attitude stinks!

Find out tonight if anyone steps up to Colton, until then I leave with the preview.

“Survivor: One World” airs Wednesdays, on CBS at 8/7c.

‘The Amazing Race.’ Bavaria, Germany. Season 20 ep. 5

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Bopper and Mark were the comeback team this leg of the race. They aced their Speed Bump and checked in with Steve before a couple of teams. This leg of the race involved the Travelocity Gnome.

The teams traveled to Bavaria, Germany via Austria. Art and J.J. departed first since they won the last leg of the race. Each team picked up a Travelocity Gnome. The next clue was a Detour, the teams could either choose Fairy Tale or Champion Male. Fairy Tale, the teams had to follow a trail of Gingerbread, pick some Gingerbread as they make their way to a Witch’s cottage. They also had to complete the roof of the Gingerbread’s house and decorate it. While Champion Male, the teams were required to style a male’s beard with hair products to match a winning look. The Art & J.J., Rachel & Dave, Joey & Danny, Vanessa & Ralph, Nary & Jamie chose Champion Male task, while Mark & Bopper, Rachel & Brendon, and Kerri & Stacey chose the Fairy Tale Detour.

But before the Cowboys could complete their Detour they had to perform their Speed Bump task. A team incurs a Speed Bump if they were the last team to check in Steve during a non-elimination leg. The Speed Bump challenge was Yodel. Mark and Bopper were required to yodel a tune like the locals. Mark ans Bopper did not exactly “Yodel” like the locals did, but the Yodel master gave them their next clue.

The next clue instructed the teams to find a Castle (Neuschwanstein) which  inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, and find their next clue in King Ludwig II’s bedroom, which was a Roadblock. Four teams -the married couple, federal agents, best friends, and the cousins- all went to the wrong neighboring castle.  This Roadblock instructed the teams to drive to an ice-hockey rink and curling arena where a team member was to complete a curl challenge with their Travelocity Gnome. J.J., Danny, Ralph, Nary, Brendon, Rachel, Kerri and Mark performed this challenge for their respective teams.

Art & J.J. were the first team to finish the Roadblock task, which made them they first team to check in with Phil in a dairy Farm (winning them a trip to Thailand). Most teams had some difficulty completing this task, while some completed the Roadblock in a couple of minutes. Nary & Jamie were the last team at the Ice-hockey rink, but they were not the team eliminated this week. Kerri & Stacey were the team eliminated this week, the cousins had a little difficulty navigating their way to the Pit-Stop.  The teams finished this leg in the following order: Art & J.J., Joey & Danny, Vanessa & Ralph, Rachel & Dave, Brendon & Rachel, Bopper & Mark and Nary & Jamie.

Art and J.J. have been the winning team three times in row. Will another team disrupt their winning streak? Find out next week.

Rant:

I do not have much to rant about this week. It was actually a friendly race. The bickering couple this week was Vanessa and Ralph. At least she did not break down like Rachel did last week. Of course I was wrong, the next destination was not exotic, but it was a fun destination. You would think curling would be easy. Wrong! I will miss the cousins, they were fun. ‘The Amazing Race’ is brand new next Sun., until then TAR fans!

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays on CBS at 8 EST.