Simpsons Creator Matt Groening to Curate All Tomorrow's Parties 2010
All Tomorrow's Parties announced today that Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening is curating its first festival of 2010.... read more
Hollywood Tries to Keep Film and TV Industries in Town
The nationwide economic downturn seemingly spares no one, but especially not film and television producers. Now, Los Angeles is taking steps to stem the tide of film and TV work that has been migrating outside of the state for the past few years.... read more
Dollhouse Review, "Belle Chose" (Episode 2.3): On Chaucer; gender, sex, and power; and a postmodern concept of self
With the third episode of _Dollhouse_’s second season, the show has hit its stride... read more
Southland Canceled as Blog Fingers Point to Jay Leno
Although not a single episode of its planned second season has aired, hard-edged cop drama Southland has been cancelled by NBC, and bloggers see a clear culprit: Jay Leno.... read more
The Office Review: "Niagara" (Episode 6.04)
We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief as arguably the most anticipated Office event has passed without any major snags or notes delivered down the center aisle. Jim and Pam's tying of the knot was a bit of a snafu, perfectly molded to the show's erratically gawky standard: Pam's torn veil, Jim's clipped tie and Kevin shuffling down the aisle with shoes fashioned from tissue boxes. The only tradition the show follows is the one it invents for itself, so it should have been no surprise the ceremony would let loose a "JK Wedding" reenactment, the perfect breakdown... read more
Community Review: "Social Psychology" (Episode 1.4)
First, a quick recap: In its first three episodes, Community has introduced us to the college, the main cast of characters, and Joel McHale as Jeff, an asshole lead with a heart of gold. It’s just that he doesn’t really know or believe that it is a heart of gold and is more than content to play the guy you know who’s so charismatic you can’t help but like him despite all evidence pointing to him jerking you around like everyone else. It’s the role McHale was born to play, and topped off by some keen writing from Dan Harmon... read more
Marge Simpson to Grace Cover of November Playboy
For 20 years, fans of The Simpsons have plopped down on their couches to see what antics the Springfield family will get into next. And for nearly 53 years, fans of Playboy have checked out the female specimen in the privacy of their own home. But neither the television show nor the magazine dared to show some cartoon skin in a titillating way. That is, until now.... read more
Ellen Page Writing HBO Comedy Series
Just days after Whip It! hit theaters, Ellen Page decided to take a cue from Drew Barrymore and pursue a directorial debut of her own.... read more
Jumping Right Off the Screen: 3D Televisions Coming Soon
Nearly every major electronics company is now competing to develop the next generation of modern 3D TVs. The latest and greatest prototypes are appearing at big technology fairs, like the IFA in Berlin this past September.... read more
How I Met Your Mother Casts Rachel Bilson, Tim Gunn, Kenny Rogers In Its Fifth Season
Rachel Bilson, Tim Gunn and Kenny Rogers will join a rather legendary roster of guest roles in the ongoing season of How I Met Your Mother, as various reports revealed this week.... read more
Mercy Review: "Hope You're Good, Smiley Face" (Episode 1.3)
Well, you've got to give them points for trying. New show Mercy has been testing out some different techniques and new styles in an attempt to find its rhythm and a much-needed niche that will draw in viewers.... read more
Watch The Mountain Goats on Stephen Colbert and Listen to Their New Album
As we trolled the depths of pay-cable channels late last night, what to our bleary and wondering eyes should appear but John Darnielle, frontman of the iconic indie-folk act The Mountain Goats, being interviewed by Stephen Colbert! The always-affable Darnielle had a brief and snappy exchange about his new album, The Life of the World to Come, suicidal mountain goats and his cheery take on lyrical pathos. And after the commercial break, he was joined by his band and performed a stirring rendition of "Psalms 40:2," from the new album.... read more
Neil Patrick Harris to Sing on Animated Batman Series
Neil Patrick Harris is lending his singing talents to a special musical episode of Cartoon Network's animated series Batman: The Brave and the Bold.... read more
How I Met Your Mother Review: "Robin 101" (Episode 5.03)
How I Met Your Mother's attempts to reintroduce Robin as a girlfriend have been rather unsettling. Five years after we saw her spend Thanksgiving at a strip club, we cringed last week when she told Barney she was "not okay" with him being a regular. Last night's episode, "Robin 101," attempted to explain her jealousy in depth, though without any new information, it failed.... read more
James Franco's Next Stop: General Hospital?
James Franco is at it again. He has an Allen Ginsburg biopic and a medieval stoner epic on the way, but now the curious actor has agreed a stint on the ridiculously long-running ABC soap General Hospital. ... read more
The Office Review: "The Promotion" (Episode 6.03)
Last week's "The Promotion" turned out to be a celebration of new and old Office traditions. Jim's promotion as the branch's co-manager both enflamed a very Season Two-esque rivalry with Dwight and refreshingly tainted the Tuna's typical nonchalant, inhuman chivalry that has likely decimated as much real-life romance as it has created. Go ahead, you can say it. It's kind of nice to see Jim have a bad day, held over the flame of disgruntled and raise-hungry coworkers. ... read more
House Review: "The Tyrant" (Episode 6.3)
House returns to Princeton, where Taub has quit and Foreman has fired Thirteen. So the old regulars -- Chase and Cameron -- come back to their jobs and are under Foreman's supervision. (As House says, "It's three years ago! Does that mean I'm still crazy?") The difference is that now that House is no longer licensed to practice medicine, he too has become Foreman's employee. Unsurprisingly, he does not take well to the change and makes Foreman's job difficult. What is surprising is that Foreman, frustrated over his problems with Thirteen, refuses to humor House and eventually, satisfyingly, stands up to him.... read more
Remember Niagara: Mad Men, Bad Choices & The National Parks
Whatever I might've been planning to write about Mad Men last week, Ken Burns messed it all up. ... read more
J.J. Abrams' New Spy Series Sparks a TV Bidding War
ABC, NBC and CBS are currently in a bidding war for J.J. Abrams' spec script for a new spy series.... read more
Dollhouse Review: "Instinct" (Episode 2.2)
Dollhouse continues to move in jerks and sputters, but in the right direction nonetheless... read more
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