TV Guide Magazine Online: Ask The Producers

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Ask the Producers!

May 04, 2010

TV Guide Magazine is putting together a special Comicon issue, and we'll be interviewing the executive producers of some of your favorite shows. If you have any questions you're dying to get answered from these shows, let us know below in the comments section and we'll ask them:



Fringe's Joshua Jackson, Anna Torv and John Noble

The Big Bang Theory
Fringe
Smallville
Supernatural
The Vampire Diaries
Chuck
Human Target
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Supernatural's Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles

Battlestar Galactica / Chuck - TV Guide: TV Hot List: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

...Chuck

9/8c NBC

Chuck's got luck, and so do fans of this spirited, spyjinks-laded dramedy, which finally returns with new episodes after a nearly nine-month layoff. Season 3 opens with a two-hour outing, and it appears Chuck has gone from zero to hero, dud to stud, cold to cool. Now possessing new, upgraded Intersect abilities, he trains to be a master spy — but he flunks spy school and his relationship with Sarah shatters. Later, while trying to mend his broken relationship with Sarah, Chuck takes on a mission when Sarah's gal pal and her fiancé (Vinnie Jones) arrive. Another new episode airs tomorrow night at 8/7c. — Dean Maurer

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

9/8c Syfy

If Battlestar Galactica's disappearance from the prime-time grid has left a void in your life and you're aching for a people-vs.-machines fix, you won't want to miss this reexamination of the saga directed by Adama (Edward James Olmos) himself, which looks at the story from the often-conflicted view of the Cylon skin-jobs. Fans, here's a chance to see how things could have turned out very differently. — Michael Chant

Sanctuary - SciFi Wire: sci-fi TV the first week of 2010

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Everything you need to know about sci-fi TV the first week of 2010

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 01/04/10

They're back! That is, Heroes, Dollhouse, Ghost Hunters International, Ghost Whisperer, Legend of the Seeker, Sanctuary and Medium are all back with new episodes. Chuck's even back with a new season, and Battlestar Galactica is back with a new movie.

Here's what we have to look forward to on sci-fi and paranormal TV this week.



... Sanctuary (Syfy), Friday at 10 p.m.

Druitt's back, but did he commit murder?

Sanctuary returns with the final episodes of the second season. In "Haunted," Magnus (Amanda Tapping), Druitt and the team save the passengers and crew of a ship sinking off the coast of South Africa. However, after the refugees are teleported to the safety of the Sanctuary, one of them is brutally murdered and Druitt (Christopher Heyerdahl) becomes the key suspect in the crime.

"If you are fans of Druitt and Magnus and their star-crossed relationship, you don't want to miss that one," said executive producer Damian Kindler. "It features a lot about the Sanctuary and a lot of the history of John Druid. A very intense episode. If you like Jack the Ripper served up heavy, you're going to like this episode."

Video: TV Guide: Sexiest Women of Sci-Fi

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TV Guide Specials - Sexiest Women of Sci-Fi, Part 1

TV Guide Specials

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TV Guide's new special uncovers the SEXIEST WOMEN OF SCI-FI! Check out some of the hottest alien, supernatural and intergalactic babes in TV history, including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hayden Panettiere, Katherine Heigl and more!



TV Guide Specials - Sexiest Women of Sci-Fi, Part 2

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TV Guide continues its look at TV's most heavenly bodies with the SEXIEST WOMEN OF SCI-FI Special, including Eliza Dushku, Charisma Carptenter, Kristin Kreuk and more!



TV Guide Specials - Sexiest Women of Sci-Fi, Part 3

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TV Guide Network checks out some of the hottest actresses from Sci-Fi TV's past and present! Get the scoop on Grace Park, Yvonne Strahovski, Lucy Lawless, Erica Durance and a pair of purrr-fect Catwomen!




TV Guide Specials - Sexiest Women of Sci-Fi, Part 4

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TV Guide's special look at the SEXIEST WOMEN OF SCI-FI continues! Katee Sackhoff, Teri Hatcher, Jessica Alba, Sarah Michelle Gellar and STAR TREK's Nichelle Nichols are all featured!



TV Guide Specials - Sexiest Women of Sci-Fi, Part 5

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Get the scoop on your favorite Sci-Fi fantasies as TV Guide Network continues its look at the SEXIEST WOMEN OF SCI-FI! Get up close and personal with HEROES' Ali Larter, LOST's Evangeline Lilly and BSG's Tricia Helfer!



TV Guide Specials - Sexiest Women of Sci-Fi, Part 6

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TV Guide Network concludes its look at the SEXIEST WOMEN OF SCI-FI with the top two! Spend quality time with STAR TREK Voyager's Jeri Ryan. Plus, find out who grabbed the number one spot!

IMDB: Daily Poll Apr 29 '09 - Series Deserving Another Season?

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The TV networks reveal their fall lineups in May. Which of these endangered series is most deserving of another season?

"Privileged"
"The Unusuals"
"Life"
"Without a Trace"
"Dollhouse"
"Castle"
"Chuck"
"Medium"
"The Unit"
"Better Off Ted"
"Cold Case"
"Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
"Reaper"
"Eleventh Hour"
"Samantha Who?"
"Scrubs"

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the Ring'

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Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Ring,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Sarah Lancaster, Adam Baldwin, Tony Hale and Bonita Friedericy. Guest stars include Scott Bakula, Bruce Boxleitner, Chevy Chase, Tug Coker and Morgan Fairchild.

On Ellie's and Awesome's wedding day, everything that can go wrong does, when Roark crashes the party wanting the Intersect.

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the Colonel'

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Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Colonel,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster, Ryan McPartlin and Adam Baldwin. Guest stars include Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Tony Hale, Scott Bakula and Chevy Chase.

Sarah and Chuck risk everything to find Chuck's father; Emmett grabs the helm of Buy More.

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the First Kill'

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Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the First Kill,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay and Adam Baldwin. Guest stars include Scott Krinsky, Sarah Lancaster, Tony Hale, Jordana Brewster, Lori Alan and Scott Bakula.

When Chuck's ex Jill is recruited out of prison to rescue his father from Fulcrum, trust is put to the test; at the Buy More, Emmett devises a ruse to steal Big Mike's job.

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the Dream Job'

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Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Dream Job,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Sarah Lancaster and Adam Baldwin. Guest stars include Meggan Anderson, Scott Bakula and Chevy Chase.

When Chuck and Ellie reunite with their father after he left them as children, the lines are blurred between family and Chuck's next assignment.

Quantum Leap - SciFi Wire: Scott Bakula Interview

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Quantum Leap's 20, and Scott Bakula travels back in time with us

By Jenna Busch
04/03/09

Scott Bakula—who played the time-jumping Sam Beckett for five seasons on TV's Quantum Leap, from '89-'93—talked exclusively with SCI FI Wire about the show's 20th anniversary celebration last weekend in North Hollywood, Calif., and whether a movie will ever come together. The former Enterprise captain also dished on Star Trek and his guest role on NBC's Chuck.

Bakula shared the stage at the "Leap Back" convention with series creator Don Bellisario, and after 20 years, fans are still as passionate as ever about the beloved sci-fi series.

One woman was so overcome about speaking to the star of the show that she was unable to ask her question. When Bakula walked out into the audience to hug her, she told him that she knew his character's social security number by heart and immediately rattled it off.

We spoke exclusively with Bakula in a telephone interview on Thursday. Following is an edited version of our conversation.

A brief excerpt:

What do you think it was about the show that made it so popular?

Bakula: Well, I think Sam represented everyman, and there was a naivete about him. The very simple nature of the show being about someone literally walking in someone else's shoes and seeing the world through their eyes. We're so involved in our own lives, but when you think about being that woman over there, pushing that stroller with the two little babies, and what is her life like. And all of a sudden we're in her life. We knew what was going on. ... The nature of his character was, because of his big-hearted kindness and his willingness to be involved in other people's lives, ... humanity is always looking to help each other and look out. Sometimes it takes big tragedies. Look what the people in New Orleans did or the people in New York did. Or the people on the plane that went down in the Hudson. Look how they handled it. They reached out and helped each other. This was just one man in a TV show. It was very simple and kind of magical.

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the Broken Heart'

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Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Broken Heart,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Sarah Lancaster and Adam Baldwin. Guest stars include Bonita Friedericy, Tony Hale and Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer.

When Alex -- a coldhearted agent assigned to monitor Sarah -- joins the team, her ruthless methods cut way too close to home for Chuck.

Tricia Helfer - Video: Episode Trailer for 'Chuck Versus the Broken Heart' - Mar 30 '09

Guest starring on Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Broken Heart,' Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer. 'Chuck Versus the Broken Heart' airs at 8pm on Monday, March 30 '09 on NBC.

A heartless agent (guest star Tricia Helfer, "Battlestar Galactica") is sent to evaluate Sarah's (Yvonne Strahovski) performance as Chuck's (Zachary Levi) handler after he reveals his feelings about her. Morgan, Lester and Jeff (Joshua Gomez, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky) try to get invited to Awesome's (Ryan McPartlin) bachelor party.

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the Predator'

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Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Predator,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Sarah Lancaster and Adam Baldwin. Guest stars include Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky and Stephen Bradley Jones.

When Chuck is contacted by a rogue agent who holds the key to getting the Intersect out of his head, his loyalty is torn between freedom and helping the CIA in its war against Fulcrum.

Battlestar's Tricia Helfer in 'The Dealership'

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Canwest's new drama pilot 'The Dealership' signs Tricia Helfer, William Devane & Patrick J. Adams

TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, March 18 /CNW/ - Canwest's Original Canadian Series pilot THE DEALERSHIP has signed on Tricia Helfer and William Devane, along with up and comer Patrick J. Adams to star in the new one-hour pilot about love, larceny and luxury used cars. In addition, Fremantle Media Enterprises (FME), a division of FremantleMedia, has signed on as worldwide distributor of THE DEALERSHIP.

... THE DEALERSHIP is a darkly funny one-hour drama series about the dysfunctional world of Carson Luxury Auto Gallery, a family-owned, used-car dealership. Market collapse, credit crisis, the shrinking global economy - everything is conspiring against Rachel, Jack and Frank Carson. But this main street family isn't going down without a fight and will do whatever it takes to make the sale and live for another day.

Tricia Helfer is notorious for her portrayal as Cylon 'Number Six' in the critically acclaimed award-winning sci-fi drama BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, which has enjoyed four hit seasons. In addition to BATTLESTAR, the current TV Guide cover girl has been heating things up in an eight-episode story arc on BURN NOTICE, and is slated to appear as Chuck's new handler on the hit spy series CHUCK. Helfer recently wrapped production in Vancouver on the sci-fi drama HUMAN TARGET for director Simon West.

Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominated actor William Devane, has appeared in the television series WHAT ABOUT BRIAN, CRUMBS, and 24. Devane reprised his role alongside Tom Selleck in the fifth installation of the popular JESSE STONE franchise, titled JESSE STONE: THIN ICE. Distinguished for his political and "tough-guy" roles, the veteran actor's additional television credits include STARGATE SG-1, THE WEST WING and KNOTS LANDING, among others. Feature film credits include SPACE COWBOYS, PAYBACK, MARATHON MAN, YANKS, and FAMILY PLOTS.

Chuck - Video: Yvonne Strahovski Interview

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Celebrity Interviews - Chuck: Yvonne Strahovski

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Sexy star of CHUCK, Yvonne Strahovski joins Chris Harrison in the Hollywood 411 studio. He gets the scoop on Zach Levi on set and on upcoming episodes, as Sara Walker moves in with Chuck and the sexual tension builds. Yowza!

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus The Lethal Weapon'

Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus The Lethal Weapon,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Adam Baldwin and Sarah Lancaster. Guest stars include Robert Picardo, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Tony Hale, Jonathan Cake, Vincent Duvall and Bonita Friedericy.

Chuck pursues one of Fulcrum's scientists, in hopes of learning how to get the Intersect out of his head.

Robert Picardo - Guest Starring in 'Chuck'

Robert Picardo is guest starring in tonight's episode of Chuck, 'Chuck Versus the Lethal Weapon,' airing on NBC at 8pm.

Doctor Who / Fringe / Battlestar - SFX Magazine Issue # 181

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Friday March 06, 2009

Latest issue

SFX 181 – April 2009

On sale Wednesday 11 March 2009

DOCTOR WHO
With the Davies/Tennant era of Doctor Who coming to an end, we talk to Russell T Davies about this year's TV specials - and we reveal the winners of our Dress The Doctor competition!

CORALINE
We go behind-the-scenes on the new 3D stop-motion movie based on Neil Gaiman's classic novel!

PRIMEVAL
Rawr! We go on set and talk to the cast and crew about what's in store for the third season of ITV's dino-fest.

MONSTERS VS ALIENS!
We talk to the directors of DreamWorks' upcoming 3D animated movie.

LESBIAN VAMPIRES
In honour of Lesbian Vampire Killers, we look back on the history of sexy female vampires in Hammer horror movies.

THE FANNISH INQUISITION
We put your questions to Bruce Campbell. Groovy!

COUCH POTATO
It returns! And this time it's brought flying saucers (sadly not of the sherbet variety...)!

REWIND
Lois and Clark. I twas naff, but was it really so bad? We look back on the series that launched Teri Hatcher's career.

ANATOMY OF A CLASSIC
What made The Shining such an enduring classic of film?

TIME MACHINE
We look back on the TV adaptation of The Tripods and investigate why it came to an untimely end.

PROFILES
We talk to Fringe's John Noble, Battlestar Galactica's Mary McDonnell and scary Brit-horror author David Moody.

BOOK CLUB
This month we've been reading John Wyndham's classic The Day of the Triffids - have you?

WISHLIST
What do you want to see from this year's Doctor Who specials?

SPOILER ZONE
We welcome the return of Lost, Battlestar Galactica and Heroes and continue our coverage of Chuck, Supernatural and Fringe.

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the Beefcake'

Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Beefcake,' starring Zachary Levi,
Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Adam Baldwin, Ryan McPartlin and Sarah Lancaster. Guest stars include Mark Christopher Lawrence, Julia Ling, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Bonita Friedericy and Artie O'Daly.

When Chuck breaks up with Sarah, a sexy MI6 agent moves in for seduction.

Chuck - Video: 'Chuck Versus the Best Friend'

Courtesy of NBC and HULU, Chuck's 'Chuck Versus the Best Friend,' starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster, Adam Baldwin and Ryan McPartlin. Guest stars include Jack Yang, Julia Ling, Scott Krinsky, Bonita Friedericy, Jennifer Jalene, James Kiriyama-Lem, Andy Pessoa and Vik Sahay.

Chuck's friendship with Morgan is tested when he's put on a high-level assignment to befriend Anna's new boyfriend.