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‘American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior’ Season 3: Is The War Over?

Anthony Ocasio — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:58 +0000

Now that the highly anticipated build-off between Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. (as well as Jesse James) has come to an end, will the Teutuls finally find peace when American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior season 3 premieres on Monday, February 13? Probably not.

Even though the much-talked-about American Chopper: The Build-Off finally saw father and son take the stage together, there hasn’t been much of a change in Senior and Junior’s relationship. While Paul Jr. may have told Paul Sr. that he loved him during the live show, there hasn’t been any follow-up since.

Upon reflection from Senior, he does acknowledge that his son built “a nice bike” and that it had “nice workmanship.” That being said, Senior still prefers the bike that Jesse James built, simply because it fits within his ...

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‘House’ To End After Season 8; ‘Amazing’ Series Finale Promised

Anthony Ocasio — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:28:53 +0000

After 8 years on the air, the time has finally come for Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital to close its doors for good, as House creator David Shore, producer Katie Jacobs, and star Hugh Laurie jointly announced that Fox’s ground-breaking medical drama will come to an end after this season.

But fear not, as executive producer Greg Yaitanes revealed via Twitter that an “amazing series finale” (written and directed by Shore) is awaiting fans when the series takes its final bow on May 21st.

Releasing a statement that certainly acknowledges the love that everyone at House has for their fans, Shore, Jacobs, and Laurie further explain their decision to finally bring House to a close:

After much deliberation, the producers of House M.D. have decided that this season of the show, the 8th, should be the ...

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‘The River’ Series Premiere Review & Discussion

Anthony Ocasio — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:50:22 +0000

From Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli and Paranormal Activity 2 writer Michael R. Perry comes ABC’s The River – network television’s attempt at transitioning the popular found-footage theatrical genre to the small screen.

Centered around the disappearance of famed explorer Dr. Emmet Cole (Bruce Greenwood), The River follows Cole’s wife Tess (Leslie Hope) and his son Lincoln (Joe Anderson) as they attempt to locate the missing adventurer, with camera crew in tow. An emergency beacon, an abandoned ship, and a library of Cole’s archived videos begin to reveal the supernatural forces behind his disappearance.

But is ABC’s The River the Paranormal Activity-meets-Lost series that it positioned itself to be from the trailers?

Unfortunately, no.

Wrapped in the mystique of a mysterious jungle adventure with otherworldly forces, The River all-but-fails to lay the necessary ...

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Win An ‘I Heart The Walking Dead’ Prize Pack! – Winners!

Anthony Ocasio — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:06:03 +0000

Here are the winners of the contest:

B. Ryder

B. Norris

C. Arruda

Thanks to everyone who participated and keep your eyes peeled for our next awesome giveaway!

With The Walking Dead mid-season premiere AND Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it can only mean one thing: CONTEST MASH-UP!

Thanks to an undead-Cupid called AMC, Screen Rant is giving away three “I Heart The Walking Dead” prize packs for you to share with your significant other – or yourself (Zombies, unlike Facebook, don’t care about relationship statuses – just what’s inside you… literally)

But do you really “heart” The Walking Dead? That’s what we’re here to find out.

Below you’ll find a single puzzle piece depicting a scene from The Walking Dead. What is the scene? Well, that’s what you’re going to have to tell ...

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Best Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best of the ‘Meh’

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:15:34 +0000

On Sunday, over 110 million viewers tuned in to Super Bowl XLVI, to watch the New York Giants face off against the New England Patriots television’s most talked commercials of the year. With ad space costing $3.5 million per 30 second spot, it’s time to figure out who spent their money the best.

Overall, one could say that this year’s Super Bowl commercials were relatively mediocre compared to previous year – but if the “Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition” has taught us anything, it’s that it doesn’t mean we still can’t rank them!

Taking a lead from Will Arnett in the depths of Hulu’s Hulubratory, we’re making use of their extra scientists on hand, by allowing them to tell us (and you) which commercials were the best of the best.

Oh, and if the best of the best isn’t good enough, ...

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Super Bowl Commercials 2012: Complete List

Anthony Ocasio — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:50:37 +0000

Which ads came out on top?
Best Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best of the ‘Meh’

At $3.5 million per 30-second spot, companies willing to pay for Super Bowl XLVI commercials are looking for additional ways to make use of their most expensive promotional seconds by releasing their commercials early.

For non-football fans, this means you won’t have to sit around watching the big game on Sunday to join on in the Monday water cooler talk. For football fans, this means you’ll get to brag about knowing which commercials are the best – before they air on television.

If you’re looking for movie trailers, we’ll have a complete list of Superbowl Movie Trailers posted after the big game.

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Reality TV By The Numbers [Infographic]

Anthony Ocasio — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:01 +0000

Going back to 2000, reality television was but a mere programming indulgence used to somehow represent elements from modern society through the use of “real” people.

Jumping ahead more than a decade, it’s hard to look at any network and not see some form of reality television represented. From the self-obsessed, to the talented, to the competitive, to the, well, “odd” – reality television has become must-see- TV to many viewers (even for those that choose not to admit it). With its stars being as championed as much as some of television’s best, it’s clear that reality television is much more than a passing fad.

Take a look at this infographic (below) to see just how popular reality television has become, and exactly how much influence it has on society.

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Win An iPad 2 & Beats By Dr. Dre Headphones From ‘America’s Book of Secrets’ on H2

Anthony Ocasio — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:58:49 +0000

What better way to celebrate H2′s (formerly History International) new 10-part series America’s Book of Secrets than to give away an iPad 2 (w/ H2 sleeve) AND a pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones?

Not only will you be able to continuing digging for more answers to the compelling information that America’s Book of Secret presents in each episode, but you’ll be able to do it in style.

About America’s Book of Secrets

Behind the façade of some of America’s most public institutions and landmarks, there is another world that is hidden from view. Shrouded in secrecy, only a handful of people will ever have access to these forbidden corridors of intelligence. But their inside knowledge can actually mean the difference between national security…and national disaster.

Now, insiders and experts have pierced the shroud that conceals the covert world of seemingly familiar ...

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Win A ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ Mega Prize Pack

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:17:51 +0000

Following-up Sean Anderson’s (Josh Hutcherson) 2008 adventure to the center of the earth, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island will team Sean up with his stepfather, Hank Parson (Dwayne Johnson), as they make their way to a mysterious island that has been hidden in three classic literary tales, in order to find Sean’s grandfather, Alexander Anderson (Michael Caine).

To celebrate the release of this fantastical 3D adventure on February 10th, we’re giving away a mega prize pack valued at over $300, full of enough goodies to help kick start your own career as an adventurer.

About Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

The new 3D family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island begins when seventeen-year-old Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist.

Unable to stop him from ...

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Darth Maul In 25 Popular Movies (That Aren’t Star Wars)

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:11 +0000

With Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace set to be re-released in theaters on February 10, 2012 in 3D, Lucasfilm launched “Darth Maul Me” – a feature that allows you to turn yourself into Darth Maul.

Considering we have a “No Sith Lord” rule at Screen Rant, we decided to see what would happen if 25 popular movies went to the dark side (and/or what would happen if Darth Maul got a hold of a time machine and wanted to trade in his dual lightsaber for a Hollywood career).

*except for the one that is Star Wars (but not the one you think)

**by popular demand, an additional movie was added (you can find it in the comments below)

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FX Signs ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator For Seasons 6 & 7

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:22:47 +0000

Even though FX renewed Sons of Anarchy for season 5 in October 2011, they had yet to officially sign series creator Kurt Sutter for the upcoming season. Fortunately, not only has FX signed Sutter for a fifth season, but they also have him locked in for season 6 and 7 – if the network chooses to continue the series.

Announcing his new deal for Sons of Anarchy on Twitter, Sutter made sure to include a quip about how much easier it is to deal with FX than AMC: “closed my deal for 3 more years on SOA. no headlines, no pushed schedule, no stealing from paul. thank you FX and 20th for your generosity.”

Sutter’s remarks about “no headlines, no pushed schedule, no stealing…” refers to Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner’s complicated negotiations ...

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Fox Orders Mindy Kaling Pilot; Will Leave ‘The Office’

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:41 +0000

Whether NBC likes it or not, the end may be near for The Office, as Fox orders a half-hour comedy pilot from series star Mindy Kaling – which, if picked up, will force her to leave the series at the end of The Office season 8.

The currently untitled project will star Kaling as an OB/GYN, who is described as a “young Bridget Jones type doctor trying to navigate both her personal and professional lives.” Kaling will also serve as an executive producer and writer, and will be joined by The Office producer Howard Klein.

Originally developed for NBC under Kaling’s current development deal with Universal Television, the network decided to pass on the concept, which allowed the pilot to be shopped to other networks. Aiming to find the perfect companion for their freshman series New ...

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‘Chuck’ Series Finale Review & Discussion

Anthony Ocasio — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:00:35 +0000

In 2007, Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak’s geek-inspired spy series Chuck premiered on NBC and the notion of a fan-driven series was forever defined. Battling continuous intents of cancelation, as well as nasty writer’s strikes, television’s proverbial ‘little series that could’ proved that a cult show can not only be saved by its fans, but it can also evolve into something wonderful, if only given a chance.

Starting out as a series about the geek-turned-spy Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi), NBC’s Chuck quickly took hold of all the geek cred that it received from fans and championed on for 5 years. Turning a series about one reluctant man against a world of bad guys into a hilariously referential ensemble series, which saw the entire cast join in on the fight – including Jeff (Scott Krinsky) and Lester (Vik ...

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‘Fringe’ Season 4: ‘Forced Perspective’ Spoilers Discussion

Anthony Ocasio — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:00:01 +0000

With Peter and Walter finally working towards returning Peter back to his own timeline, the pieces of the puzzle that makes up Fringe season 4 are beginning to fall into place.

But when a mysterious teenage girl with the ability to predict death shows up, the Fringe team must find out what’s behind her otherworldly talents – and what, if anything, the Observers have to do with it.

Still reeling from the news that one rogue Observer gave her, Olivia pulls out all the stops to find out as much as she can about the hairless enigma, who is at least 91 years old (but is safe from the Spanish Flu).

While it currently stands that Olivia must die – no matter what possible future she’s in – there’s one person that’s going to make sure it ...

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SR Pick: Every ‘Doctor Who’ Episode (1963-2011) in 10min [Video]

Anthony Ocasio — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:28 +0000

With Doctor Who season 7 set to air later this year, the many (many) months of waiting for new episodes may be a bit much for Whovians to bear. Fortunately, YouTube user “BabelColour” has created the perfect compilation to help satisfy fans’ much-needed fix for the Doctor.

Spanning almost 50 years, Babelcolour’s tribute combines all of the available episodes of Doctor Who, from 1963-2011, into a single 10-minute video. The use of the word “available” refers to the fact that there are 106 episodes of Doctor Who missing from the BBC’s television archives.

Besides providing a wonderful platform for new Doctor Who fans to experience the series’ origins, it also serves as a visual episode guide, from which fans could highlight specific episodes to later watch in their entirety.

From William Hartnell’s introduction as the grumpy Doctor, to ...

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‘The Office’: NBC Developing Dwight Spin-off; Will Leave in Season 9

Anthony Ocasio — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:41:47 +0000

Dunder Mifflin may have another job opening come next year, as NBC is currently working on a spin-off of The Office centered around everyone’s favorite assistant regional manager, Dwight K Schrute III (Rainn Wilson), for a potential midseason replacement in 2013.

The spin-off series, which has yet to officially be announced by NBC, is described as a family comedy and will focus on the Schrute family beet farm and bed & breakfast that has been hilariously featured several times over the course of the series. Spearheaded by Wilson and The Office executive producer (and Toby) Paul Lieberstein, the proverbial seeds for Dwight’s upcoming spin-off series will be planted in an upcoming episode of The Office.

Speaking to Deadline, a source close to The Office reveals how the spin-off idea came about, as well as how they’re going to flesh ...

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‘Sherlock’ Producer Warns CBS: We Will Protect Our Series (Legally)

Anthony Ocasio — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:12:06 +0000

When CBS decided to order the modern-day Sherlock Holmes pilot Elementary, fans of the BBC and PBS series Sherlock were appropriately perplexed. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with creating a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, it’s currently being done. By the best. And it’s very good.

Fortunately, Sherlock executive producer Sue Vertue (and wife of co-creator Steven Moffat) isn’t staying quiet about CBS’s programming decision. Shedding some light on why CBS decided to move forward with their modern-day Sherlock Holmes pilot, as well reassuring fans that they’ll make sure Sherlock is in no way negatively impacted by Elementary, Vertue lays out the uphill battle that CBS will have if they decide to take their modern telling of Sherlock Holmes to series.

Following the announcement of CBS’s Elementary, Vertue took to Twitter to mock the network’s decision (which ...

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NBC Orders 8 Comedy Pilots From Roseanne, Fallon, ‘Friends’ Producers & More

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:17:59 +0000

These past few years have been incredibly rough on NBC. Ever since the late night war of 2010, which left the network’s primetime line-up in complete disarray, NBC has been struggling to regain the confidence of the viewers it lost. And from the looks of this year’s comedy pilot orders, it appears that the network may be pulling out the big guns to do just that.

With 8 comedy pilot orders in total, NBC is attempting to further develop their already successful primetime comedy block by securing potential new series from some of the entertainment industry’s heavy hitters, including The Office (US) producer Greg Daniels, The Hangover Part II writer Scot Armstrong, Community producer Hilary Winston, Weeds producer Stephen Falk, Late Night‘s Jimmy Fallon, two separate series from Friends producers Dana Klein and Scott Silveri, ...

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‘The Walking Dead’ Star In Talks For Frank Darabont’s ‘L.A. Noir’ Pilot

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:25:39 +0000

In an interesting turn of events, The Walking Dead’s Jon Bernthal is in talks to star in Frank Darabont’s period drama pilot L.A. Noir for TNT, despite still being alive on the series – for the time being.

Citing sources close to the situation, Variety is reporting that discussions between TNT and Bernthal have “barely begun” and that there’s “no certainty” that they’ll be able to come to an agreement. That being said, Frank Darabont did personally cast The Walking Dead, and it’s a fair to assume that Darabont would enjoy reuniting with Bernthal as he attempts to once-again take over the television world.

If cast, Bernthal would play Joe Teague, the main character of the series, who must fight through corruption in the LAPD during the ’40s and ’50s, in order to bring down ...

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‘Sherlock’ Season 3 Coming ‘When We’re Ready’; Future Plans Revealed

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:55:17 +0000

Even though there were almost two years between Sherlock seasons 1 and 2, fans need not worry that it will be another long wait before season 3 makes it on the air. Co-creator Steven Moffat promises that it won’t be “too long” before you’ll be seeing Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) back at 221B Baker Street – just don’t expect it to be all that soon.

Speaking with the Radio Times, Moffat emphasizes the time and effort that goes into producing each episode of Sherlock.

“Get used to a bit of starvation. We’re making movies – those six films we’ve made could go in the cinema. You can’t factory produce that – it’s a different kind of show. So, when we’re good and ready – it won’t be that long – but when we’re ready, you’ll get ...

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‘American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior’ Season 3: Is The War Over?

‘House’ To End After Season 8; ‘Amazing’ Series Finale Promised

‘The River’ Series Premiere Review & Discussion

Win An ‘I Heart The Walking Dead’ Prize Pack! – Winners!

Best Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best of the ‘Meh’

Super Bowl Commercials 2012: Complete List

Which ads came out on top? Best Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best of the ‘Meh’

Reality TV By The Numbers [Infographic]

Win An iPad 2 & Beats By Dr. Dre Headphones From ‘America’s Book of Secrets’ on H2

About America’s Book of Secrets

Win A ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ Mega Prize Pack

About Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Darth Maul In 25 Popular Movies (That Aren’t Star Wars)

FX Signs ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator For Seasons 6 & 7

Fox Orders Mindy Kaling Pilot; Will Leave ‘The Office’

‘Chuck’ Series Finale Review & Discussion

‘Fringe’ Season 4: ‘Forced Perspective’ Spoilers Discussion

SR Pick: Every ‘Doctor Who’ Episode (1963-2011) in 10min [Video]

‘The Office’: NBC Developing Dwight Spin-off; Will Leave in Season 9

‘Sherlock’ Producer Warns CBS: We Will Protect Our Series (Legally)

NBC Orders 8 Comedy Pilots From Roseanne, Fallon, ‘Friends’ Producers & More

‘The Walking Dead’ Star In Talks For Frank Darabont’s ‘L.A. Noir’ Pilot

‘Sherlock’ Season 3 Coming ‘When We’re Ready’; Future Plans Revealed

Which ads came out on top?
Best Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best of the ‘Meh’