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TV Preview: Raising Hope

» Written by admin on September 3rd, 2010. » Posted in TV Previews

RAISING HOPE is a new single-camera family comedy from Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name Is Earl”) that follows the Chance family as they find themselves adding an unexpected new member into their already terribly flawed household.

At 23 years old, JIMMY CHANCE (Lucas Neff, “The Beast”) is going nowhere in life. He skims pools for a living, parties every night and still lives at home with his family, including his MAW MAW (guest star Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Cloris Leachman); his mother, VIRGINIA (Martha Plimpton, “How to Make It in America”); his father, BURT (Garret Dillahunt, “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” “Damages”); and his cousin, MIKE (Skyler Stone, “The Mentalist,” “Dollhouse”).

Jimmy’s life takes a drastic turn when a chance romantic encounter with LUCY (guest star Bijou Phillips, “Choke,” “Almost Famous”) goes awry once he discovers she is a wanted felon. Months later, when Jimmy pays a visit to the local prison, he discovers Lucy gave birth to their baby, who he is now charged with raising.

At home with his new daughter, Jimmy’s family is less than enthusiastic about a new addition to the household. His parents, who had him when they were 15, never knew anything about raising a child and have no interest in trying again. If Jimmy can work up the nerve to ask her out on a date, he might get some help from SABRINA (Shannon Woodward, “The Riches,” “ER”), a sardonic checkout clerk he met at the supermarket. Cousin Mike is only concerned about how the baby is going to affect their social life, and out-of-touch Maw Maw is no help either. But Jimmy is determined to take care of his baby – whom Virginia thinks they should name HOPE.

With very few useful skills but their hearts in the right place, will the Chance family be successful when they step into the unpredictable and immensely challenging world of parenting?

Starring: Garret Dillahunt as Burt, Lucas Neff as Jimmy, Martha Plimpton as Virginia, Skyler Stone as Mike, and Shannon Woodward as Sabrina.
Guest starring: Cloris Leachman as Maw Maw and Bijou Phillips as Lucy.

Series Premiere Tuesday September 21st at 9/8c on FOX
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TV Preview: 90210

» Written by admin on September 2nd, 2010. » Posted in TV Previews

Happy 9-02-10 Day!

The third season of “90210″ welcomes the West Beverly kids to their senior year of high school. It’s the time of college acceptances and lovers’ rejections, the time of prom dates and promises betrayed, the time of spring break, break-ups and make-ups – but as is always the case in Beverly Hills, it all happens in a world of sun and fun, palm trees and warm sea breezes, success and excess.

From the very beginning of the school year, the lives of the West Beverly group will be shaken up in a way none of them could ever imagine. And from this new starting point, their journeys will take them to staggering new heights and terrifying new depths. We’ll see the rise of a pop sensation and the fall of a group of friends, the beginning of a new love and the end of a professional dream, the creation of an unlikely family and the demise of another. And that’s just the first week of school… It’s now or never for the students of West Beverly, and they’re not going to waste a moment of time.

Expectations are high, hormones are raging, and scandals are hiding around every corner. From the brightest moments of love and happiness to the darkest hours of shame and fear, senior year at West Beverly promises to be an unforgettable journey into the lives, hopes and dreams of those lucky few who call “90210″ home.

The series stars Lori Loughlin as Debbie Wilson, Shenae Grimes as Annie Wilson, Tristan Wilds as Dixon Wilson, AnnaLynne McCord as Naomi Clark, Ryan Eggold as Ryan Matthews, Jessica Stroup as Silver, Michael Steger as Navid Shirazi, Jessica Lowndes as Adrianna Tate-Duncan and Matt Lanter as Liam Court, Trevor Donovan as Teddy Montgomery and Gillian Zinser as Ivy.

Season premiere Monday, September 13th at 8/7c on The CW
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TV Tonight: Futurama’s 100th Episode

» Written by The Pit on September 2nd, 2010. » Posted in News

Tonight at 10pm on Comedy Central we have the 100th episode of Futurama! After being canceled years ago I never thought we’d see this day,but I’m really glad that it is here. The episode is also the season finale, check out this preview for it…

In the episode, the gang gets their 100th delivery, but Fry accidentally reveals Leela’s origins as a mutant who has illegally been living above the surface. This causes a war between the mutants and surface people for mutant rights. Fry joins Leela and the mutants, which includes the band Devo. How will it end? You have to watch and see. Futurama stars the voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Phil LaMarr, and Lauren Tom. Two reruns air before the new episode starting at 9pm on Comedy Central, make it a Futurama night!

What else is on tonight? Well, we have a bunch of reality shows with CBS’ Big Brother 12 (I can’t believe this show is still on) at 8pm, and Project Runway on Lifetime at 9pm. Spike has a new TNA Wrestling Impact! at 9pm, which looks Emmy worthy compared to MTV’s Jersey Shore which airs at 10pm with an After show special right after it. Why do people watch that crap? In terms of new primetime dramas our only option is ABC’s police drama Rookie Blue at 9pm… or we can just find something on 141tv, yeah that sounds like a good idea.

What will you be watching tonight?

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TV Preview: Glee

» Written by admin on September 1st, 2010. » Posted in TV Previews

Entering its second season, GLEE is a biting comedy for the underdog in all of us that has quickly become a pop-culture phenomenon. The highest-rated new scripted series of the season among key demos boasts critical acclaim, a rabid fan base of “GLEEks,” two certified Gold albums and more than 6 million song downloads.

Television’s most award-winning new series, GLEE was recently honored with a Peabody Award; a Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical; a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series; and a People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy. The cast has performed for the President and First Lady at the White House, appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” sang the national anthem at the World Series and graced the covers of Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone.

GLEE follows an optimistic teacher, WILL SCHUESTER (Matthew Morrison), who – against all odds and malicious cheerleading coach SUE SYLVESTER (Jane Lynch) – inspires McKinley High’s Glee Club to conquer the world one singing competition at a time. The group of aspiring stars includes RACHEL (Lea Michele), a pint-size diva with powerhouse pipes; FINN (Cory Monteith), the gullible quarterback with rock-and-roll blood; KURT (Chris Colfer), the fashionable soprano with a heart of gold; diva extraordinaire MERCEDES (Amber Riley); geeky guitarist ARTIE (Kevin McHale); TINA (Jenna Ushkowitz), the punk rocker with a sweet side; pregnant cheerleader QUINN (Dianna Agron); and the arrogant PUCK (Mark Salling). Will is determined to do whatever it takes to make the glee club great again, but his only ally is guidance counselor and germaphobe EMMA PILLSBURY (Jayma Mays).

In addition to the regular cast, GLEE has featured guest appearances by a wide range of talented performers, including Kristen Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Molly Shannon, Neil Patrick Harris, Mike O’Malley and Olivia Newton-John.

Season premiere Tuesday September 21st at 8/7c on FOX
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