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Less Than Perfect Season 1 Coming to DVD!

2010-05-14T14:47:00.000-07:00

Retail industry sources have leaked the word to us that Lionsgate Entertainment, as part of their licensing pact with ABC/Disney, will soon be releasing Less Than Perfect - Season 1 on DVD! This 2002 sitcom was created by Terri Minsky (Sherri, Lizzie McGuire), and starred Sara Rue (Eastwick, Popular). Other cast during the show's first season (out of four) included Andy Dick (NewsRadio), Zachary Levi (Chuck), Andrea Parker (The Pretender), Sherri Shepherd (Sherri) and Eric Roberts (who played "The Master" in Fox's 1996 Doctor Who TV-movie). Not much is known about the DVD release yet, but what we are told is that it will be a 4-disc set and is currently planned to hit the streets on September 14th. That could be subject to change, though, so stay tuned for updated!

Small Changes to Navigation

2009-09-17T18:47:00.001-07:00

We've made a few small changes to the navigation bar. We've added a Media Center which has both the streaming and the Image Gallery in it. Please bear with us while we get everything working.

The Blue Notebook section which was dedicated to RPG is now it's own section under the PHQ link on the end of the navigation system.

New Poll!

2009-08-27T14:14:00.000-07:00

New site poll! Come and see! LINK

New Online Photo Gallery

2009-08-27T14:10:00.000-07:00

We've added a link to our online photo gallery. We are still in the process of organizing the folders but you are more than welcome to look around. Come check it out!

Streaming Episodes!

2009-07-02T14:57:00.000-07:00

We've got streaming episodes up. Check them out by going to Red Notebook and clicking on the season for the index of episodes over at the PHQ.

Season 2 Streaming!

2008-10-16T16:41:00.000-07:00

Season 2 is now streaming!
SEE HERE

Pretender Now Streaming

2008-10-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

The Pretender Season 1 is now streaming on the site. Check the pilot HERE.

Some Site Changes

2008-10-15T15:33:00.000-07:00

We are making a few changes and updates. The navbar changed a little and the episodes now have their own link. Still trying to figure out how to make the pop-up menus a fixed height.

Also we are adding streaming video of each episode. Thank you for your patience.

Jeffrey Donovan in The Changeling

2008-10-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

It is nice to see Jeffrey in a big movie. I actually want to see this too.

Starting Under not picked up

2008-05-12T12:09:00.000-07:00

The network has opted to pass on the Bernie Mac-led comedy pilot despite being given a blind series commitment back in November. FOX and producer Warner Bros. Television nevertheless are hoping to develop something new with the actor/comedian, who has a talent holding deal with the studio. The multi-camera comedy featured Mac as a larger-than-life and opinionated man, who, after a divorce, finds himself living with and working for his introverted twenty something son (Bert Belasco). Andrea Parker, Ken Davitian and Silvana Arias also starred in the half-hour, which was penned by Bruce Helford. Andy Ackerman directed the pilot and also executive produced alongside Helford and Deborah Oppenheimer.

New Andrea Parker Show

2008-04-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

The show is called Starting Under.

Description:
multi-camera comedy centers on a larger-than-life and opinionated man, who, after a divorce, finds himself living with and working for his introverted twentysomething son

STATUS:
currently in development (2008-2009 season)

PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Andrea Parker as Jada
· Bernie Mac
· Bert Belasco
· Ken Davitian as Ken
· Silvana Arias as Rosa

Previous Relevant Articles
11/09/07 - Starting Under, (Fox) New!
03/17/08 - Development Update
03/28/08 - Development Update

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 28

2008-03-28T11:28:00.000-07:00

STARTING UNDER (FOX) - Bert Belasco ("Dash 4 Cash") is set to play son to Bernie Mac in the comedy pilot, about a larger-than-life and opinionated man (Mac) who, after a divorce, finds himself living with and working for his introverted twentysomething son (Belasco). Ken Davitian also stars in the half-hour, which comes from creator Bruce Helford and director Andy Ackerman. Warner Bros. Television and Mohawk Productions are co-producing.

An Update for all “The Pretender” Fans from Series Co-creator

2008-03-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

FROM SLICE OF SCIFI:
Back in Sept. 2007 Slice of SciFi’s Linda Craddock did an interview with “Tin Man” creators Steven Long Mitchell and Craig Van Sickle. During their conversation with Linda they let it slip that the possibility of seeing their other popular series, “The Pretender,” could be resurfacing in a new media format. Since then Pretender fans have been chomping on the bit waiting for more a fitting conclusion to Jared’s (Michael T. Weiss) adventures. It’s been 6 months and as such Craig felt it was time to update everyone by dropping these comments to Slice of SciFi.

“Steve and I are touched by your loyalty and love for ‘The Pretender.’ Please know that often times things grind slowly in Hollywood and such is the case for our desire to get you all final answers for ‘The Pretender’ and to give this series that is so dear to us a fitting and rewarding conclusion. When Steve and I talk about a final episode/movie, our intent is genuine — it just takes time, undoubtedly longer than any of us hope for. Just know we are working to make this a reality and that we so appreciate all of your kind words and patience.” CV

Original Source

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: MONDAY, MARCH 17

2008-03-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

Ken Davitian ("Borat") has joined the cast of the comedy pilot, which stars Bernie Mac as a recently divorced man who moves in with his son and goes to work for him. Davitian will play Ken, a fortysomething co-worker who bonds with Mac's character. Bruce Helford is behind the project, which is set up at Warner Bros. Television.

Site Update: Touching Evil

2008-02-11T17:32:00.000-08:00

You may remember Touching Evil with Jeffrey Donovan (Kyle). We've finish out small section dedicated to the show. The link is under the Sublevels Section of the PHQ or go to The OSC.

Happy Birthday Michael!

2008-02-02T11:40:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Michael T. Weiss!

New Poll & Navigation System

2008-01-29T16:26:00.000-08:00

Pretender Headquarter's Poll has been changed! Go to the PHQ to answer the poll.

We have also changed our navigation system a bit. Please let me know if you have any difficulties with the new menu. Please bare with us as the look of the site is cleaned up a bit in the weeks to come.

Mknzy

R.I.P. Heath Ledger

2008-01-23T16:57:00.000-08:00

It is a very sad day. No, this is not related to The Pretender or it's cast but it something that should be addressed regardless. It is a truly sad event the loss of a talented young actor at such a young age.

Rest In Peace Heath.

SCI FI'S 'TIN MAN' MINISERIES #1 TELECAST IN CHANNEL'S HISTORY

2007-12-03T16:51:00.000-08:00

SCI FI'S 'TIN MAN' MINISERIES #1 TELECAST IN CHANNEL'S HISTORY

Wonderful Wizard of Ratings Soars Past TAKEN As Channel's Biggest Hit

Best Ever P2+, P18-49 and P24-54

Over 6.3 Million Viewers Tune In

New York, NY December 3, 2007 SCI FI Channel's legacy of hit original miniseries continues. Night 1 of Tin Man, a wild re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's Wonderful Wizard of Oz, premiered last night (December 2 @ 9-11pm ET/PT) to a 4.2 HH rating/3.93 million HHs, delivering more than 6.3 million total viewers (P2+), 3.8 million viewers P25-54 and 3.4 million viewers P18-49.*

Tin Man's Night 1 performance made it the Channel's most-watched telecast ever in overall viewership (P2+), as well as in both of its key demos, P25-54 and P18-49. The wizardly delivery has bested all of SCI FI's previous miniseries, including the Emmy-winning Steven Spielberg Presents TAKEN.

Best ever performance on SCI FI in P2+ (beating TAKEN Part 1's 6.1 million)

Best ever performance on SCI FI in P25-54 (beating TAKEN Part 1's 3.7 million)

Best ever performance on SCI FI in P18-49 (beating Frank Herbert's Dune Part 1's 3.3 million)

Best ever performance on SCI FI in HHs (beating TAKEN Part 1's 3.91 million)

Night 2 of this three-part, six-hour saga airs tonight on SCI FI at 9pm ET.

Produced by RHI, Tin Man is a deliciously twisted take on L. Frank Baum's children's literary classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and stars Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming, Neal McDonough, Kathleen Robertson, Raoul Trujillo and Richard Dreyfuss.

SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com ) and magazine. Launched in 1992, and currently in 93 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

* Source: Nielsen Media Research, Fast National Ratings 12/2/07 Su 9-11pm, Tin Man Part One L+SD, Cvg HH Rating, P2+, P18-49, and P25-54 (000)s vs. all telecasts to date (1993-2007) M-Su 7pm-11pm. Subject to qualifications upon request.

The Pretender to return in new digital format?

2007-12-03T12:00:00.000-08:00

From 1996-2000, NBC had a modest hit on their hand with The Pretender, a show in which main character Jarod used his abilities to assume other people's identities to help those in need. Kind of a Quantum Leap with identity theft instead of bodysnatching. Creators Steven Long Mitchell and Craig Van Sickle, also of Tin Man, reportedly told SCI FI Wire they'd like to bring back the show in the digital medium. The relaunch, or continuation, could even feature original star Michael T. Weiss in the title role again.

They've reportedly brunched Weiss and begun laying the groundwork for the project, so it seems it's a done deal, just what exactly it means and when and where we'll be able to see it remains unclear.

I wasn't able to find anything more about it on the web in the myriad press junkets the duo have been doing for Tin Man, but maybe it's already begun. Maybe one or both of them have already been replaced by Jarod, or maybe he's replaced a certain sub sandwich spokesman and that's the new digital platform. He'll infiltrate commercials and we'll watch him between other shows; I bet the advertisers would be on board for that one.
Article Found at TV Squad.

STARTING UNDER (FOX, New!)

2007-11-09T11:23:00.000-08:00

FOX has given a blind seven-episode series commitment to a new multi-camera comedy from comedian Bernie Mac ("The Bernie Mac Show") and "The Drew Carey Show" creator Bruce Helford. The project, which is set up at Helford's Warner Bros. Television-based Mohawk banner, centers on a larger-than-life and opinionated man (Mac), who, after a divorce, finds himself living with and working for his introverted twentysomething son. Sitcom veteran Andy Ackerman is already on board to direct the half-hour, production of which is obviously contingent on the end of the WGA strike. Helford and Deborah Oppenheimer, who inked a new two-year overall deal with the studio back in June, will then executive produce alongside Ackerman with Mac and his manager Steven Greener both receiving producer credits.

Interview with Creators

2007-09-17T16:45:00.000-07:00

Recently dear ol' Steve and Craig (creators of the Pretender, for those drawing a blank) had an interview with "Slice Of SciFi.com" regarding a new project they've completed, a mini-series called "Tin Man".

In the interview they were asked about The Pretender, this is what they said...(Pay very close attention to the end of Craig's ("CVS") looong bit and the stuff after that.)

Oh, and for those who want to read the whole interview go here: http://www.sliceofs cifi.com/ 2007/09/07/ sosf-interview- with-the- tin-man-creators -steven-long- mitchell- and-craig- van-sickle/

SoSF: As a team, you have been credited with a number of television series including NBC's highly rated The Pretender as executive producers during its five year run. What inspired that particular project or concept?

SLM: That was a labor of love and a script that was originally an expect pilot, which rarely happens in television where you develop outside the studio or network system. What really inspired it was the idea of a character could be a hero as everyone in life is searching for their identity and how we fit in, we wanted a hero who would be searching for his identity but who also could have any identity he wanted, but didn't know who he was. We wanted a hero that could come into your life and learn things from you by helping you and in his own way be helping himself. There's a movie that Tony Curtis did called The Great Impostor, which is based on a book by a guy named Ferdinand Demara, which was a great inspiration to us but then we also had a system the C.I.A. had in the early '50's that we built upon as well.

CSV: It was called the Genius Project. They would take genius kids and basically bring them into the C.I.A. In the morning they would teach them the regular math, reading, all that stuff and in the afternoon they would have them play games like thermo-nuclear war. They would literally brain pick ideas out of these genius kids that later on actually did become C.I.A. hardware, operations tactics and what not. So we thought that would be interesting to have a genius who could do a lot of different things and knew about everything there was to know because that's the environment he was raised in and just the idea of the fantasy of a lead TV character that could become anybody he wanted to be. We just felt it would be an interesting series franchise and had a great time doing it. Our fans still clabber for the answers because we never closed The Pretender out. We will just say to them please be patient, it's going to happen, hopefully soon.

SLM: And it will happen in relationship to Strange Highway.

SoSF: Thank you gentlemen. Another Slice of SciFi scoop, oh, that will be great!

SLM: We will continue the story line of this digitally on the web.

SoSF: I loved that series.

Site Update

2007-08-31T17:00:00.000-07:00

I am currently redoing the following:

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~~Operative Section for the PHQ~~ Completed 8/7/07 View
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Help Make the Largest Pretender Gallery!

2007-07-11T17:04:00.000-07:00

Go over to the Pretender Centre Gallery to add any photos you have. Help the Pretender Centre to become the largest Picture Gallery for The Pretender! Go

Site Update

2007-07-11T17:00:00.001-07:00

The PHQ moved onto the PretenderCentre.com server. Almost everything is moved!
I am currently redoing the following:

Cast Info

Season 2 Synopsis'

Season 3 Synopsis'

Season 4 Synopsis'

Operative Section for the PHQ
I will also be working on a few new areas which will be:

Discoveries Chart

Alias Chart
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USA NETWORK IGNITES NEW ORIGINAL SERIES 'BURN NOTICE' WITH FIRST EVER COMMERCIAL-FREE AIRING PRESENTED BY DIRECTV

2007-06-25T17:07:00.000-07:00

DIRECTV's Best Picture to Glow as Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of June 28 Premiere

NEW YORK, June 25 -- In a first for USA Network, the premiere of the much anticipated new original series, BURN NOTICE, will air commercial- free in its entirety on June 28 at 10pm/9c, it was announced today by Scott Collins, vice president, ad sales, NBC Universal. DIRECTV, the nation's leading satellite television provider, has been named the exclusive presenting sponsor of the broadcast, which includes a massive fully integrated media and marketing partnership.

The commercial-free premiere sponsorship package with DIRECTV includes all marketing efforts from on-air and online to paid media and promotions.

"As the first series from USA Network to ever air commercial-free, we thought audiences would appreciate the opportunity to learn all about our lead character Michael Westen from beginning to end without interruption," said Collins. "And we're thrilled that DIRECTV embraced the show's unique premise to become our inaugural partner for the BURN NOTICE premiere."

"This is a terrific way to help reinforce our HD superiority message in anticipation of offering up to 100 HD channels by the end of the year," said Jon Gieselman, senior vice president of advertising for DIRECTV. "We are always looking for break-through ways to communicate why DIRECTV has a unique advantage over our competitors."

The sponsorship also includes:

ON-AIR PROMOTION

As the commercial-free presenting sponsor, DIRECTV's message and brand were integrated into all on-air promotional spots, driving viewers to the premiere episode. USA also included DIRECTV in the introduction as well as the customized live-action closing "Thank You" message. USA Network took its creative cues from DIRECTV's current "4th Wall" television campaign where actors recreate a scene from one of their most iconic film or TV shows and then break the "4th Wall" to talk about DIRECTV (seen in recent DIRECTV on-air spots featuring Charlie Sheen from MAJOR LEAGUE and Pamela Anderson in BAY WATCH).

Lead actor Jeffrey Donovan taped an in-character "thanks for watching" 30- second bumper that will air following the premiere. In the spot, his character Michael Westen, a blacklisted spy, is seen disabling a bugging device in his apartment. When he finishes rendering it inoperable, he turns to the camera and says "Thank you for watching this unique commercial-free presentation of BURN NOTICE presented by DIRECTV." He then throws the device into a sizzling frying pan. Additionally the viewer will be reminded of DIRECTV's sponsorship via brand snipes during the telecast.

BRAND INTEGRATION

DIRECTV will be integrated verbally and visually into two episodes during the summer season.

OFF-AIR

DIRECTV will be included as part of the BURN NOTICE launch campaign including national out-of-home, print, newspaper, radio and digital media.

ONLINE

DIRECTV is one of the presenting sponsors of the official BURN NOTICE microsite. Their sponsorship includes pre-roll and display advertising as well as ownership of the specially created Burn Notice Spy Guide which includes a DIRECTV DVR interface and showcases Michael Westen giving users "CIA 101" type tutorials on everyday life situations.

MOBILE

DIRECTV will be the presenting sponsor of the Burn Notice WAP Site and the weekly SMS Scavenger Hunt.

About Burn Notice

When spies get fired, they don't get a letter from human resources, they get BURNED. This summer, USA Network presents BURN NOTICE, a sexy, action- packed original series starring Jeffrey Donovan ("Touching Evil," "Hitch") as Michael Westen, a blacklisted spy. Series also stars Gabrielle Anwar ("The Tudors," "Scent of A Woman") as Fiona, a beautiful ex-IRA operative who happens to be Westen's ex-girlfriend. Bruce Campbell ("Evil Dead," Army of Darkness") stars as Sam, Michael's closest buddy in town, a washed up military intelligence contact who is keeping an eye on Michael for the Feds. Also starring is Emmy(R) Award-winner Sharon Gless ("Queer as Folk," "Cagney & Lacey") as Madeline, Michael's hypochondriac mother, who couldn't be happier to have her boy back in town. BURN NOTICE will premiere with a one-hour episode on Thursday, June 28 at 10pm/9c and will be followed by 11 one-hour episodes.

About DIRECTV

DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, presents the finest television experience available to more than 16 million customers in the United States, through exclusive content, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed cable for six years running) and superior technologies. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 250 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming and the most comprehensive collection of sports programming available anywhere, including NFL SUNDAY TICKET(TM) and MLB EXTRA INNINGS(R). DIRECTV (NYSE: DTV) also leads the digital television technology revolution with exclusives such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET SuperFan(TM), US OPEN Interactive and YES Network Interactive and will soon have the capacity to offer over 150 channels in HD. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit http://www.directv.com.

About USA Network

USA NETWORK is cable television's leading provider of original series and feature movies, sports and entertainment events, off-net television shows, and blockbuster theatrical films. The #1 basic cable network across the board in 1Q06, USA Network is seen in 90 million U.S. homes. The USA Network Web site is located at http://www.usanetwork.com. Characters Welcome.

USA Network is a program service of NBC Universal Cable a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

Trio Journeys to 'Oz' Remake

2007-03-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

'Tin Man' found, along with Wicked Witch and lion equivalent

Neal McDonough has signed on to become a friend of Dorothy.

The former "Boomtown" actor, Raoul Trujillo and Kathleen Robertson are the latest names to join the Sci Fi Channel miniseries "Tin Man," based on L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," according to The Hollywood Reporter. They join the already cast Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming and Richard Dreyfuss.

In the reimagining of the classic tale, the young woman DG (Deschanel) is snatched up and thrust into the O.Z., where she joins forces with the half-brained man Glitch (Cumming), the wolverine-like Raw (Trujillo) who seeks courage and the emotionally scarred, heroic Cain (McDonough), who was once part of the police force known as Tin Men. They journey along the Old Road to seek the help of the Mystic Man (Dreyfuss), who holds the key to revealing her destiny, which is strangely tied to the wicked Azkeadellia (Robertson). During the final showdown, DG's life and the future of O.Z. itself hang in the balance.

Production on this psychedelic and twisted update will begin this month in Vancouver. Sci Fi is shooting for a December premiere.

McDonough is best known for "Medical Investigation" and "Band of Brothers" on TV and "Flags of Our Fathers" and "The Hitcher" on the big screen. Robertson stars in and executive produces the IFC series "The Business." Her other credits include "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Medium" and "Hollywoodland." Trujillo has appeared in "Apocalypto," "The New World" and on the TNT miniseries "Into the West."

Movie Art

2007-01-17T17:09:00.000-08:00

ALAN CUMMING GETS A 'GLITCH' AND ENDS UP IN SCI FI'S O.Z.

2007-01-12T16:49:00.000-08:00

ALAN CUMMING GETS A 'GLITCH' AND ENDS UP IN SCI FI'S O.Z.

Tony Winner Cast In 'Tin Man' Miniseries from RHI Entertainment Production Slated to Begin in March

PASADENA, Calif. January 12, 2007 SCI FI Channel has cast Tony winner Alan Cumming (Cabaret, Anniversary Party, X-Men 2) in its upcoming six-hour miniseries Tin Man (working title) from RHI Entertainment. The wildly re-imagined sci-fi fantasy take on Frank Baum's classic book, The Wizard of Oz is slated to begin production in Vancouver this spring for a December premiere.

Cumming will take on the role of "Glitch," one of a motley assortment of colorful characters trapped in the Outer Zone (the O.Z.).

A sometimes psychedelic, often twisted and always outrageous take on the book, SCI FI's Tin Man is the epic tale of DG, a young woman plucked from her humdrum life and thrust into The Outer Zone (the O.Z.) a fantastical realm rife with wonder, but oppressed by dark magic. In the adventure of a lifetime, DG discovers her true identity, battles evil winged-monkey-bats, and attempts to fulfill her destiny. Her perilous journey begins on the fabled Old Road that leads to a wizard known as the Mystic Man. Along the way, she is joined by a decidedly strange trio of companions "Glitch," an odd man missing half his brain; "Raw," a quietly powerful wolverine-like creature longing for inner courage, and "Cain," a heroic former policeman (known in the O.Z. as tin men, for their tin badges) seeking vengeance for his scarred heart. Ultimately, DG's destiny leads her to an emotional and terrifying showdown with the scintillatingly wicked sorceress Azkadellia, whose ties to DG are closer than anyone could have imagined. DG's life, as well as the very future of the O.Z., hangs in the balance.

Alan Cumming recently made a successful return to the West End in Bent, for which he garnered a Best Actor nomination from the What's On Stage People's Choice Awards. He also received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Feature for the film Sweet Land, in which he starred and for which he also served as a producer. The movie has earned audience awards at nearly every film festival in which it has played. He will next be seen in the feature films Gray Matters with Heather Graham, Molly Shannon and Debbie Harry, and Suffering Man's Charity, which he directed, produced and stars in with Carrie Fisher, Anne Heche, David Boreanaz and Henry Thomas. He will also be featured in the Broadway documentary Show Business. His previous feature film credits include Eyes Wide Shut, Circle of Friends and Goldeneye.

Tin Man will be executive produced by Robert Halmi, Sr. and Robert Halmi, Jr. Co-writers Steven Long Mitchell and Craig Van Sickle (Medical Investigation, The Pretender) will also serve as executive producers on the project.

RHI Entertainment, LLC is a global leader in the production and distribution of groundbreaking miniseries and movies for television. Since the company's inception, under the guidance of Robert Halmi, Sr. and Robert Halmi, Jr., RHI has produced and distributed over 4,000 hours of quality television programming, received 104 Emmy Awards and outperformed the competition annually in viewer ratings. Currently, RHI provides 40-60 new television movies and miniseries a year to networks worldwide.

SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com ) and magazine. Launched in 1992, and currently in 86 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

The Pretender on Hallmark!

2006-12-29T09:50:00.000-08:00

The Pretender is back in the USA! Check out The Hallmark Channel for The Pretender airing at 2am (check your local listings) starting January 2, 2007!

Pretender Movies to Be Released!

2006-12-04T09:52:00.000-08:00

From TVShowsonDVD.com:
"Fox has already released the four season of The Pretender on DVD, but now they've announced that the two TV movies, Pretender 2001 and Pretender: Island of the Haunted will be released on March 13, 2007.

This single disc will contain Pretender 2001 (full screen 1.33.:2) on one side, and Pretender: Island fo the Haunted (widescreen 1.78:2) on the other. The disc runs for 216 mins, and sells for $26.98 US, or $37.98 CAN.

Disc 1 Side A:
Pretender 2001 (Full Screen)
Picking up where the television series left off, Jarod reunites with two old friends and unleashes some powerful Centre revelations. This film opens with a sequence that will allow it to be enjoyed by individuals who have not yet seen the TV series.

Disc 1 Side B:
Pretender: Island of the Haunted (Widescreen)
Through a series of bizarre circumstances, Jarod and Miss Parker find themselves trapped together on a strange island in a life and death situation, out of which come some of the most important revelations about their pasts.
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SCI FI AND RHI ENTERTAINMENT MEET AGAIN ON THE ROAD TO O.Z.

2006-11-26T16:45:00.000-08:00

SCI FI AND RHI ENTERTAINMENT MEET AGAIN ON THE ROAD TO O.Z.

Six-Hour 'Tin Man' Miniseries To Begin Production in Early 2007 For December Premiere on SCI FI

New York, NY - November 22, 2006 - SCI FI Channel has re-teamed with RHI Entertainment ('Legend of Earthsea'), the industry leader of miniseries and movies made for television, for a wild sci-fi re-imagining of 'The Wizard of Oz.' Written by Steven Long Mitchell and Craig Van Sickle (creators of 'The Pretender'), 'Tin Man' (working title) is a six-hour miniseries featuring a decidedly sci-fi twist on the fantasy classic. Lensing is slated to begin in Vancouver in early 2007 with an eye to a December 2007 premiere. Casting is currently underway.

A sometimes psychedelic, often twisted and always bizarre take on 'The Wizard of Oz,' SCI FI's 'Tin Man' is the epic tale of DG, a young woman plucked from her humdrum life and thrust into The Outer Zone (the O.Z.) - a fantastical realm rife with wonder, but oppressed by dark magic. In the adventure of a lifetime, DG discovers her true identity, battles evil winged-monkey-bats, and attempts to fulfill her destiny. Her perilous journey begins on the fabled Old Road that leads to a wizard known as the Mystic Man. Along the way, she is joined by a decidedly strange trio of companions - "Glitch," an odd man missing half his brain; "Raw," a quietly powerful wolverine-like creature longing for inner courage, and "Cain," a heroic former policeman (who are known in the O.Z. as "Tin Men") seeking vengeance for his scarred heart. Ultimately, DG's destiny leads her to an emotional and terrifying showdown with the scintillatingly wicked sorceress Azkadellia, whose ties to DG are closer than anyone could have imagined. DG's life, as well as the very future of the O.Z., hang in the balance.

'Tin Man' will be executive produced by Robert Halmi, Sr. and Robert Halmi, Jr. Co-writers Mitchell and Van Sickle ('Medical Investigation,' 'The Pretender') will also serve as executive producers on the project.

SCI FI previously collaborated with RHI Entertainment for the hit 2004 miniseries 'Legend of Earthsea,' starring Shawn Ashmore, Kristin Kreuk, Danny Glover, and Isabella Rossellini. The two companies also recently announced a multi-picture production deal wherein RHI will deliver 10 original movies to SCI FI for broadcast in 2007.

RHI Entertainment is a global leader in the production and distribution of groundbreaking miniseries and movies for television. Since the company's inception, under the guidance of Robert Halmi, Sr. and Robert Halmi, Jr., RHI has produced and distributed over 4,000 hours of quality television programming, received 104 Emmy Awards, and outperformed the competition annually in viewer ratings. Currently, RHI provides 40-60 new television movies and miniseries a year to networks worldwide.

SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com) and magazine. Launched in 1992, and currently in 86 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

Pretender Google Page

2006-10-23T09:53:00.000-07:00

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LJ Icons: Angelo, Kyle and Jard

2006-10-12T09:55:00.000-07:00

My answer to a request for icons... View

2006-10-10T09:56:00.000-07:00

LJ: Art Icons

2006-09-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

From Pilot and Every Picture Tells a Story. View

Season Four's Cover Art!

2006-04-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for it? The last season of The Pretender is coming to DVD in July!

July 18, 2006 marks the final season of The Pretender out of DVD so get yourself going and head over to Amazon.com to pre-order your copy today!

"The 4th and Final Season of this fan favorite! Jarod is a genius of exceptionally high I.Q. who was brought up at the Centre, a clandestine research facility where he was kept against his will until he managed to escape. Although constantly on the run from Miss Parker, one of the Centre's most deadly agents, Jarod uses the unique abilities he learned there to help innocent victims get the justice they deserve. He also continues to hold out hope of finging his missing family. But what he never expected to find is evidence of an old DNA experiment that connects his father and Miss Parker's murdered mother - and experiment which creates an ironic link between hunter and prey."

Disc 1 Side A:

The World's Changing
Survival
Angels Flight
Risque Business

Disc 1 Side B:
Road Trip
Extreme

Disc 2 Side A:
Wild Child
Rules of Engagement
Til Death Do Us Part
Spin Doctor

Disc 2 Side B:
Cold Dick
Lifeline

Disc 3 Side A:
Ghosts from the Past
The Agent of Year Zero
Junk
School Daze

Disc 3 Side B:
Melt Down
Corn Man

Disc 4 Side A:
The Inner Sense

Bonus Features will include:

Commentary on "Rules of Engagement" by Craig Van Sickle, Ethan Lawrence, Steven Long Mitchell and Tommy Thompson
Commentary on "Til Death Do Us Part" by Craig Van Sickle, Andrea Parker, Steven Long Mitchell, and Tommy Thompson
Commentary on "Cold Dick" by Craig Van Sickle, Michael T. Weiss, and Carlos Coto
Farewell The Pretender (10:00)
Jarod's Mythology Part 1 (9:39)
Jarod's Mythology Part 2 (12:00)
Looking for Chip Greenfelt (9:56)

Pre-order Today!

Touching Evil Coming to DVD? TVSHOWSONDVD.com

2006-03-09T10:01:00.000-08:00

Touching Evil - Touching Evil & 3 other Short-Run Shows Samped on Brilliant But Cancelled: Crime Drama DVD
Posted by David Lamber on 3/12/06 at TVShowsOnDVD.com
"Universal, Trio and Bravo are rolling out a line of 'Billiant But Cancelled' DVDs. and the first pair is coming out on May 16th. The concept is fairly obvious: to collect episodes onto DVD from the short-run series that the networks cancelled but which the critics found to be truly special, despite the low ratings that got them cut. There are two releases coming first: EZ Streets will get it's own disc, and then separately is , collecting a single episode each from 4 shows:

Touching Evil (2004, USA Network, produced by Bruce Willis)
Johnny Staccato (1959, NBC, produced by Everett Chambers)
Gideon Oliver (1989, ABC, produced Dick Wolf)
Delvecchio (1979, CBS, produced by Steve Bochco)

This release runs 209 minutes in full frame 1.33:1 video. Johnny Staccato... is in black-and-white while the other three are in colo. Price is $19.98 SRP. Check it out!

DSAs & V-Day by Jarod

2006-02-14T10:17:00.000-08:00

The DSA's of my adventures to thwart The Centre (whenever I can) have been released to the general public. Read More

Curious George by Jarod

2006-02-13T10:18:00.000-08:00

The Centre, once again prevents me from enjoying a normalcy of life- going to the movies. Read More

Season Three Clips at TVSHOWSONDVD.com

2006-02-09T10:19:00.000-08:00

TVShowsonDVD.com has some clips from the Season Three Disc for us to watch. Head on over! Check it out!

Season 3

2006-01-15T10:20:00.000-08:00

Season Three of the Pretender is coming out March 14th. Pre-order you're copy today at Amazon.com.

Website Update

2006-01-01T10:20:00.000-08:00

As always, any new information about The Pretender will be posted, though information regarding the cast and their current projects will have to be found elsewhere until further notice because of time constraints.

Keep Pretending,
Mknzy

Season Three Cover Art!

2005-12-09T10:22:00.000-08:00

Jarod strikes a pose on season 3 cover - 11:01 AM 12/07/2005, That's right, the artwork for the third season of "The Pretender" up. Check it out!

The Pretender Season Three is Coming! from TVShowsOnDVD.com

2005-11-04T10:22:00.000-08:00

"You can tell when sales of a show are good; the studio keeps cranking the sets out. February 14th will mare the THIRD Pretender season set Fox has released in less than a year (the first set came out in March, 2005). This 4 disc set will contail 21 episodes (1069 mins), though the finale is a double-length episode:

Disc 1 Side 1: 1. Crazy 2. Hope & Prey 3. Once in a Blue Moon 4. Someone to Trust	Disc 1 Side 2: 5. Betrayal 6. Parole
Disc 2 Side 1: 7. Homefront 8. Flesh & Blood 9. Murder 101 10. Mr. Lee	Disc 2 Side 2: 11. Assassin 12. Unsinkable
Disc 3 Side 1: 13. Pool 14. At the Hour of Our Death 15. Countdown 16. PTB	Disc 3 Side 2: 17. Ties that Bind 18. Wake Up
Disc 4 Side 1: 19. End Game 20. Quallupilluit	Disc 4 Side 2: 21. Donoterase (Part 1 & 2)

Special Features Include:

Making of Featureet Part One (Disc 2 Side 2)

Making of Featureet Part Two (Disc 3 Side 2)

Making of Featureet Part Three (Disc 3 Side 2)

Commentary by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell on three episodes.

The anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) picture will be accompanied by audio tracks in English, French, and Spanish surround, with English and Spanish subtitles. The set will sell for $39.98 US, or $54.98 CAN.
Go to the TVShowon DVD.com Article

DH IDs Basement Guy!

2005-10-24T10:24:00.000-07:00

"With a typical 'Desperate Housewives' flourish of high drama, the man locked in a Wisteria Lane basement was revealed Sunday to be a fugitive from justice." More

Sydney on Alias, Angelo on Night Stalker

2005-10-24T10:23:00.000-07:00

The Pretender Cast News

Patrick Bauchau will be on Alias this Thursday (October 27th) at 8pm on ABC.

Paul Dillon will be on Night Stalker this Thursday (October 27th) at 9pm on ABC.

Alias:: Syd and Tom discover that Renie has stolen the cryo container, and soon find themselves under siege by a group of mercanaries who want the contents of the container. Meanwhile, Sloane takes matters into his own hands to get himself back into APO and continues his quest to find a cure for Nadia. Patrick Bauchau plays Luc.

Night Stalker:: Kolchak investigates a troubled boy and his abusive father who leave a trail of mysterious deaths behind them. Paul Dillion's character was not credited on TV.com but according to the ads he is an important and scary seeming character.

From Jarod Blog

2005-09-30T10:34:00.000-07:00

The PTB's Shut Me Down. Sept 26, 2005, Jarod's thought on his Pretends being taken off the air.
Halloween by Jarod Sept 22, 2005, What am I really looking forward to? Few thoughts on Halloween... by Jarod.
My Thoughts on Toys by Jarod Sept 21, 2005, The funny things that run through your mind...

The Pretender Gone

2005-09-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

You may have noticed that the front page is missing Upcoming Episodes for The Pretender. Why is this? Because TNT dropped The Pretender from it's lineup. Why didn't we expect this? Since The Pretender was on NBC, Jarod and company has been fighting a never-ending battle to stay on the air and it happened again.

What should we do?
The only thing we can. Start writing TNT emails and letters. You can email TNT at tnt@turner.com or write them at:

TNT
1050 Techwood Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Please do NOT be cruel. Make it something witty or extremely nice. Don't make them mad simply show them that we are watching and we want Jarod back on the TV. Maybe they'll get the hint.

Emmy Winner Huffman Shut Out of Party

2005-09-20T10:27:00.001-07:00

Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman had some of her glory snatched away as she attempted to celebrate her Emmy win Sunday night, when she was shut out of a party. Read More

Pretender Season Two Out Now!

2005-09-20T10:27:00.000-07:00

Head on over to Amazon.com to order your copy of The Pretender Season 2 on DVD for $27.99 (NO shipping & NO tax). Go There

Felicity Huffman Wins Emmy

2005-09-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

Soon-to-be real-life "Housewife" Marcia Cross showed off her new rock for the first time, which she received from fiancee Tom Mahoney. "He picked it out all by himself," Cross told us.

Felicity Huffman and husband William H. Macy spent much of the night arm in arm, and they were happy to talk about their love story. "I'm the luckiest guy in the whole world to be married to her," Macy told us.

Huffman gave one of the night's most memorable acceptance speeches after winning the Best Actress in a Comedy Award, proclaiming tearfully, " I would like to thank the incomparable William H. Macy, for taking a chunky 22-year-old with a bad perm and glasses out into a cow pasture and kissing me and making me his wife." Read More

Andrea on Kitchen Confidential

2005-09-15T10:31:00.000-07:00

Andrea Parker, our favorite "Ice Queen" is going to be making a guest appearance on the premiere of Kitchen Confindential on FOX at 8:30pm on Monday the 19th of September.

Young Sydney on Nip/Tuck

2005-09-15T10:30:00.001-07:00

Alex Wexo (Young Sydney) will be making a guest appearance on the September 20th episode of Nip/Tuck on FX. Nip/Tuck airs at 10pm.

Pretender Video Clips

2005-09-08T10:33:00.000-07:00

Head over to the Official Online Pretender Team to check out Video Cips from the all new Season Two DVD Set! Check It Out

Awesome Find, Make Pretender Stamps?

2005-09-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

Ever wanted to share your love of the Pretender with anyone you could? Wear a T-Shirt, Sweat Shirts, Hoodies? Want a Pretender Poster? Maybe make a Pretender Christmas Card... and use Pretender postage stamps to send them? Sound impossible? Well it is far from it. At Zazzle.com you can create all of these things and leave them up for other fans to create as well. I've already made a couple of shirts. Check It Out

Pretender Banner, Icon, Quiz & Contest!

2005-08-23T10:38:00.000-07:00

Pretender fans head on over and participate in them M80 Pretender team challenge and you could win The Pretender Season 2 on DVD. They also have The Pretender Season 2 banner and icon for your downloading pleasure and then you can head over to Daily Trivia and play The Pretender 10th Anniversary Challenge!

Pretender Forum Photo Chain, Participate Today!

2005-08-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

We are trying to show the PTB's (powers that be) that we are serious about our beloved show, The Pretender, and that we aren't going to go quietly into the night! We want our DVD's! We want any other merchandise there willing to float our way! We want a resolution to the show! So head on over and post a great Pretender photo and then pop into another discussion and tell everyone who will listen that you want MORE PRETENDER!!!!!
Post at Forum
Post at PhotoChain

Pretender Buildings Coming Down?

2005-08-22T10:40:00.001-07:00

Possibly. But only if we let them. We need to support the Pretender by heading to these locations periodically and posting a brick on the Pretender Buildings. Here's a list of all that need your posts:

Jarod & Miss Parker Building
Pretender Building
Michael T. Weiss Building
Andrea Parker
James Denton
Jeffrey Donovan - Even though this is the "Touching Evil Building", he's Kyle to us!

Pretender Forum Promotion Plan

2005-08-22T10:40:00.000-07:00

Pretender fans are talking! They want another movies and their thinking promoting the series is the best way to go about it. Head over to the Pretender FOX Forum to see what's happening with the promotion and post to your hearts content.
Read More

Desperate DVD Menu Shot

2005-08-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

Check out the Menu Shot from the Desperate Housewives DVD's at TVShowsonDVD.com.
Source: TVShowsonDVD.com

Island Picture Links Up

2005-08-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

Finally, I managed to get this linking system to work and you can all go through my pictures from the Pretender's second movie Island of the Haunted. Check 'em out!

Island of the Haunted #1
Island of the Haunted #2

Mad About Rue

2005-08-03T10:42:00.000-07:00

"'Less Than Perfect' star Sara Rue is just perfect the way she is." - And Less Than Perfect was picked ip for another season.
Source: New York Post - Subscription

TV Bosses Plan Fresh Desperate Housewives Marketing

2005-07-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

Television bosses at ABC are planning to reprise their famous advertising campaign to promote the second series of Desperate Housewives, but with a new slogan.

To grab attention for the award-winning drama before it hit TV screens last year, dry cleaning bags were distributed bearing the slogan "Everyone has a little dry laundry." The slogan will now become "New season, new dirty laundry."

ABC entertainment President Steven McPherson says, "The marketing is a huge obsession of mine and I think it's a huge obsession of the network. It's become an incredibly important part of what we do and what our success is." The multi-award-winning Desperate Housewives finished its first run as the fourth most watched program on television.
Source: Hollywood.com

Pretender Season Two Delayed

2005-07-28T16:39:00.000-07:00

Fox has reported that the second season of The Pretender will be delayed one week. The set will be released on September 20 instead of September 13. Which means come September 30th we will be getting double the Jamie Denton (Desperate Housewives Season one also comes out)!
Source: TVShowsonDVD.com

Change in the News

2005-07-26T16:42:00.000-07:00

I love the Pretender and its cast but I can't keep up with the continuous news flowing in about Deperate Housewives. Don't get me wrong. I still care about DH's (Jamie's show) success; I just don't have the time to be adding the amount of information that keeps popping up, and why should I when TV.com (formerly TVTOME.com) does it for me. So I'm linking to them. All important and urgent information will be added but everything else you can click the new links to read.

Mknzy

Carnivale con - Patrick Bauchau to attend

2005-07-26T16:40:00.000-07:00

Announcing CarnyCon LIVE!!! Now Taking Registrations!!!

Come one, come all...

The CarnyCon LIVE convention is a GO!

CarnyCon LIVE is an in-person, fan-run convention for "Carnivale" fans, and we are taking paid registrations NOW!

CarnyCon LIVE will be held in Los Angeles on the weekend of Friday, April 21st 2006 thru Sunday, April 23, 2006.

What will CarnyCon LIVE entail?
CarnyCon LIVE will begin Friday evening with a casual meet & greet party for the fans. Carnivale treats, such as popcorn, soda, hot dogs, etc. will be offered for purchase, and the fans will have the opportunity to mingle and get to know one another in a friendly and fun-filled atmosphere. Saturday will be filled with Question and Answer periods with folks from the Carnivale cast and crew, as well as an autograph session. There will be a Saturday Lunch Buffet served, and a Dinner Buffet/Party on Saturday night -- and BOTH meals are INCLUDED in the price of your registration! Sunday will also be filled with various Carnivale guest speakers and panels through mid-afternoon.

It is too early to confirm celebrity guests, but Dan Knauf, Clancy Brown, Adrienne Barbeau, Patrick Bauchau, Diane Salinger, Tim DeKay, Cynthia Ettinger, Debra Christofferson, and Brian Turk have ALL expressed interest in joining the fans at CarnyCon! (All celebrity appearances are contingent upon professional availability, of course.) We will be able to better confirm our guest list as we get closer to the actual dates of the convention.

Our Hotel Room Block Rate will be $89.00 per night, plus taxes (which is a GREAT price for Los Angeles!). The hotel is a Hilton, and we will announce booking information as soon as the hotel is ready to start taking reservations in the CarnyCon Room Block.

Registration fees for Attending Members are $150 (if registration is sent in BEFORE Sept. 1, 2005), $165 (if registration is sent between Sept.2, 2005 thru Dec. 1, 2005), $175 (if registration is sent between Dec. 2, 2005 thru April 1, 2006.) International fans, please pay in US Funds only please.

We WILL accept registrations via PayPal (with an additional, non refundable PayPal service fee.) PayPal prices (US Funds only, please), are: $155 (if registration is sent in BEFORE Sept. 1, 2005), $171 (if registration is sent between Sept.2, 2005 thru Dec. 1, 2005), $181 (if registration is sent between Dec. 2, 2005 thru April 1, 2006.)

Attending Memberships for Children between the age of 3 and 12 years of age are US$50.00 (US$52.00 via PayPal.) Children 2 years of age and younger will be allowed in for free. Minors between the ages of 13 and 17 must pay the full membership price. All children 13 years of age or under must be accompanied by a registered adult member at all times. Minors between the ages of 14 and 17 must register along with an adult member who will be responsible for their actions.

There will be NO memberships taken at the door.

Supporting Memberships (for people who WILL NOT be able to attend the convention but who would still like to contribute money to help support CarnyCon LIVE), are $50.00. All Supporting Members will receive a royal blue Carnivale baseball cap (the same as the ones given out to the cast and crew), and a Thank You Letter signed by Dan Knauf and Clancy Brown. Supporting Membership caps and letters will start being shipped by September 1st. We will also accept payments for Supporting Memberships via PayPal (with an additional, non-refundable service fee.) The PayPal price for a Supporting Membership is $52.00.

Registration forms and PayPal information are available at the CarnyCon LIVE Website at: www.carnycon.com . Please follow the link to our Ticketing Information page at: http://www.mooncross.net/carnivale/tickets.html . Please Download and fill out the CarnyCon registration form at: http://www.mooncross.net/carnivale/regform.html and send it along with your payment to: CARNYCON, c/o Beth Blighton. PO Box 8655, Benton Harbor, MI 49023. We accept checks and money orders made out to CARNYCON (US Funds Only please.) If paying by PayPal, follow the links on the ticketing page directly to PayPal. Please send a printout of your PayPal payment confirmation along with your registration form to CarnyCon, c/o Beth Blighton, PO Box 8655, Benton Harbor, MI 49023, for our records. Please be sure to fill out ALL information on your Registration Form and sign the waiver.

Memberships to CarnyCon LIVE will be LIMITED to 250 Attending Members.

We also have a MINIMUM of Attending Memberships we need to reach. If by August 1, 2005 we have NOT reached close to that minimum number, CarnyCon LIVE will be cancelled. We will send back ALL Attending and Supporting Member registration checks and will send refund checks (MINUS any non-refundable PayPal service fees) to those members who paid via PayPal. If cancellation of CarnyCon becomes necessary due to the minimum NOT being reached, a post announcing that fact will be made by August 15th, 2005, and the refund process will be set in motion by August 31, 2005, with all members receiving their refunds by the end of September, 2005, if not sooner.

We hope you will join us at the CarnyCon LIVE in Los Angeles next spring! It'll be great to put faces to names, party with our fan friends from all over the world, and spend time with the very generous cast & crew of "Carnivale" who we've all grown so close to in this wonderful fandom. If you enjoyed the ONLINE CarnyCon, we think you will enjoy the live and in person version even more.

We look forward to seeing you there! Register Today!

Martha VS. 'Housewives' (external)

2005-07-20T16:44:00.000-07:00

"CBS plans to use MARTHA STEWART and the Pope to battle ABC's popular "Desperate Housewives" this fall." Source: Entertainment Tonight

Floozy 'Housewives' Snubbed at Emmys (external)

2005-07-20T16:43:00.000-07:00

"Eva Longoria and Nicolette Sheridan were snubbed by Emmy Awards judges because they play loose women on 'Desperate Housewives,' according to US awards buff Tom O'Neil."
Source: IMDB

Eva Longoria's Emmy Plan (external)

2005-07-19T16:44:00.000-07:00

"The creator of hit TV series 'Desperate Housewives' has vowed to write a host of 'fantastic scenes' for Eva Longoria in an attempt to win her an acting award."
Source: IMDB

'Desperate' Dish (external)

2005-07-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

"'Thrilled' with its 15 Emmy nods, Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry promises 'more surprises, twists and turns' in the series' sophomore season."
Source: TV Guide

'Housewives' Storylines to Get Darker (external)

2005-07-17T16:46:00.000-07:00

"Next season on 'Desperate Housewives:' darker storylines and some dastardly deeds by a new neighbor."
Source: Yahoo! TV

Emmy says crime doesn't pay (external)

2005-07-15T16:48:00.001-07:00

"In addition to "CSI," "Law & Order" and all their progeny, there are series that revive old investigations, trace vanishing people and mentally grasp clues out of the ether."
Source: Entertainment Weekly

'Desperate' Emmy Bid as Comedy Debated (external)

2005-07-15T16:48:00.000-07:00

"Even the producers of 'Desperate Housewives,' ABC's newly minted Emmy nominee for best comedy series, concede their red-hot show is a far cry from what most viewers recognize as a classic TV sitcom."
Source: Reuters, Friday

No Emmy For Eva (external)

2005-07-15T16:47:00.000-07:00

"'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria was snubbed in yesterday's Primetime Emmy nominations - the second time she's been ignored for a major award honoring TV's hottest show."
Source: New York Post - Subscription

Awards Trifecta for Hatcher? (external)

2005-07-15T16:46:00.000-07:00

"After bagging trophies at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards, will 'Desperate Housewives' star Teri Hatcher hit the trifecta in September by bagging an Emmy statuette?"
Source: AOL Celebrity

'Desperate Housewives' Gets 15 Emmy Nods (external)

2005-07-14T16:50:00.000-07:00

"The ABC series, competing in the comedy category, received 15 nominations, sharing status as series front-runner with the rowdy NBC sitcom "Will & Grace," which also got 15 bids."
Source: ABC

2004-2005 Emmy Award nominations announced

2005-07-14T16:49:00.000-07:00

Is your favorite show getting the recognition it deserves? If you disagree with the academy, leave a comment and tell us why!
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Don't give Emmy to 'Desperate' (external)

2005-07-13T16:52:00.000-07:00

"We have two words for Emmy voters and they're not 'Desperate Housewives.' Think 'Gilmore Girls.'"
Source: CNN Showbiz

Emmy for the 'Wives?' (external)

2005-07-13T16:51:00.000-07:00

"Two surprise hits driving a ratings rebound at ABC --'Desperate Housewives'and 'Lost' -- are now front-runners at this week's Emmy Award nominations, joining a mix of newcomers and old favorites vying for U.S. television's highest honors."
Source: Entertainment Weekly

'Desperate' for an Emmy (external)

2005-07-12T16:52:00.000-07:00

"Two surprise hits driving a ratings rebound at ABC -- 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Lost' -- are now front-runners at this week's Emmy Award nominations, joining a mix of newcomers and old favorites vying for U.S. television's highest honors."
Source: Reuters

'Housewives' and 'Lost' are Best Shows (external)

2005-07-11T16:54:00.000-07:00

"The nation's (and some of Canada's) television critics agree that 'Lost' and 'Desperate Housewives' were the best TV had to offer this year. They just can't seem to decide which is better."
Source: Zap2It

Harriet goes through 'Door' (external)

2005-07-11T16:53:00.000-07:00

"Joining the hit ABC TV show 'Desperate Housewives' midseason as Felicia Tilman (sister to murdered blackmailer Martha), actress Harriet Sansom Harris quickly endeared herself to viewers."
Source: The Boston Herald

Mourning London's Lost

2005-07-07T16:54:00.000-07:00

The news has been saying terrorist attacks are now a way of life. How truly sad that aweful statement is. Yesterday, I felt the same as I did hearing about the twin towers and the attack in Madrid. I wanted to cry and I still do. To all in London, may God watch over you all in your time of crisis.

May the lost be found,
Life will continue,
Hope will endure,
We will carry on!

'Desperate' for What's Ahead on Wisteria Lane? (external)

2005-07-06T16:55:00.000-07:00

"All is quiet this summer on Wisteria Lane, but the second scandalous season of the ABC hit drama is looking to be even more intriguing than the first. Only 'Extra' has the inside scoop on what's in store for the 'Desperate Housewives' this fall."
Read Source: Extra TV

Sheridan Saves Fiancee From Killer Shark (external)

2005-07-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

"'Desperate Housewives' star Nicolette Sheridan impressed fiance Niklas Soderblom during their first meeting, when she saved his life by attacking a great white shark which was edging towards him."
Read Source: Hollywood.com, Thursday, June 30, 2005

Housewives' Star: 'I'm Not Engaged' (external)

2005-06-30T17:05:00.000-07:00

"'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria is desperately denying claims she's agreed to marry basketball star Tony Parker after wearing what looked like an engagement ring on her wedding finger."
Read Source: Hollywood.com, Thursday, June 30, 2005

'Desperate' 'Knots' cases (external)

2005-06-28T17:06:00.000-07:00

"Both take place in a cul-de-sac, Nicollette stars in both, and there is a third link. MARCIA CROSS also spent a year in 'Knots Landing' as Victoria Broyelard."
Read

Source: Entertainment Tonight, Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Jesse on patrol (external)

2005-06-27T17:08:00.000-07:00

So, I hear Jesse Metcalfe is maybe diva-patrolling the 'Desperate Housewives' set."
Read

Source: E! Online, Monday, June 27, 2005

'Family' tops 'Housewives' (external)

2005-06-27T17:07:00.001-07:00

"Fox regains the night from ABC and 'Housewives.'"
Read

Source: Media Life Magazine, Monday, June 27, 2005

Longoria 'Desperate' to Avoid Paparazzi (external)

2005-06-27T17:07:00.000-07:00

"Eva Longoria is struggling to come to terms with being a paparazzi target, because she gets paranoid the photographers hiding in bushes around her home will one day be replaced by a rapist."
Read

Source: IMDB, Monday, June 27, 2005

'Housewives' King Predicts Sitcom Revival (external)

2005-06-22T17:09:00.001-07:00

According to 'Desperate Housewives' creator Marc Cherry, the so-called "crisis" in the comedy genre is one breakout hit away from being solved."
Read

Source: Broadcasting & Cable - Subscription, Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Kasch on Probation (external)

2005-06-22T17:09:00.000-07:00

"'Desperate Housewives' star Cody Kasch has managed to avoid marijuana possession charges - as long as he stays out of trouble for the next year, a New York City judge has ruled." Scroll down.
Read

Source: IMDB, Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Cody Kasch Gets One Year's Probation (external)

2005-06-21T17:16:00.000-07:00

"'Desperate Housewives' teen star Cody Kasch will see his fifth-degree drug possession charge dismissed a year from now - if he stays out of trouble."
Read

Source: People, Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Cody Kasch Pot Charges Dropped (external)

2005-06-21T17:15:00.001-07:00

"Cody Kasch, the 18-year-old who plays the troubled Zach on ABC's 'Desperate Housewives,' got a slide in a Manhattan courtroom yesterday."
Read

Source: New York Post - Subscription, Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Kasch Must Behave for a Year (external)

2005-06-21T17:15:00.000-07:00

"Marijuana possession charges against 'Desperate Housewives' teen actor Cody Kasch will be dropped a year from now as long as he doesn't get into any additional trouble, a judge decided Monday."
Read

Source: AOL Celebrity, Tuesday, June 21, 2005

'Housewives' Co-Star May Have Drug Charge Dropped (external)

2005-06-21T17:14:00.000-07:00

"Fans of the ABC's 'Desperate Housewives' will have to wait till next season to find out what happens to troubled teen Zach, played by Cody Kasch, who in real life has a year to discover his fate on a drug possession charge."
Read

Source: Zap2It, Tuesday, June 21, 2005

LTP & DH are picked up.

2005-06-20T17:16:00.000-07:00

Desperate Housewives being picked up was a no brainer and we will let you know when the season premiere will be on...

Less Than Perfect wasn't a sure thing. Apparently LTP's ratings have been less than good and ABC considered terminating the show with the third season, but according to The Futon Critic Less Than Perfect is getting a fourth season and a chance to up its ratings... so will see how that goes... my problem with watching the show was it was across from too many other things... but I love LTP and will make a point to watch it. I will also let you know when the Season starts.

Dead 'Desperate' Husband Gets New Gig (external)

2005-06-17T17:17:00.000-07:00

Among other stars, "Desperate Housewives" vet Steven Culp may be joining the cast of "The West Wing."
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Source: TV Guide, Friday, June 17, 2005

Teri Is Hot! (external)

2005-06-16T17:19:00.001-07:00

"'Desperate Housewives' star Teri Hatcher is so hot she can't leave Wisteria Lane without the paparazzi in tow. But have the overzealous shutterbugs scared her daughter Emerson?"
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Source: Extra TV, Thursday, June 16, 2005