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Welcome Back to Eureka

Season 3.5 of the eclectic series Eureka from the Sci-Fi Channel (which will officially become SyFy on July 7) will be back with 10 new episodes starting Friday, July 10 at 10 p.m. (9/CT). The series, starring Colin Ferguson as Jack Carter, picks up where it left off from its mid-season cliffhanger with Jack being removed from his sheriff duties …

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The Nice Girls Guide to Comic Con

As a follow-up to my earlier article “A Nice Girl’s Guide to Fan Conventions,” I thought I should write a few tips on how to plan for and survive Comic-Con, the annual sci-fi/fantasy convention in San Diego. This year, Comic-Con takes place over a five-day period: Wednesday, July 22nd through Sunday, July 26th – that is if you managed to …

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“Leverage” Roars Back to TNT

Last night was the screening of the season two premiere episode of Leverage in Chicago. It was held at the beautiful and brand new the Wit Hotel, which, by the way, if you ever come to Chicago for a visit, the Wit is the place to stay. Yes, I am shamelessly plugging this hotel, I was that impressed. However, I …

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Paulo Costanzo Is A Royal Pain

If you've ever talked to Paulo Costanzo (pronounced Cos-TAN-zo, not Cos-TON-zo, 'cuz he's from Canada), then you know he'll agree with me. And then he'll go on to riff about being a royal pain for 15 minutes. The guy is funny, is what I'm saying.

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They Deserve Their Own Show (Part 5)

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving to get more attention or perhaps even their own show: Marisa Coughlan – Marisa has been acting since 1995 and most of her work was unmemorable until 1999 when she was cast in one of the lead roles in the short-lived Kevin Williamson series Wasteland. A number …

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Recap: “Merlin” – Truth and Consequences

In the episode “Lancelot” another layer is peeled away on Merlin’s innocence and we see him trying to come to terms with the value of truth and the pain of consequences. Seeking only to aid his new friend, Lancelot, who saved him from certain death at the hands of a vicious griffin, Merlin chose to forge a document to vouch …

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NBC.com Takes Us Through the Summer

From the past to the present, NBC.com expands even more into the future – of television viewing, that is. In an age where we can now take our ‘televisions’ with us, via our laptops and wireless networks, there can be no excuse for missing your favorite shows. Also, if you are like me, and your DVR is the thing you …

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Warehouse 13 Promises Endless Wonder (And Ferrets)

The Sci Fi Network rebrands itself as SyFy beginning July 7, and part of the initiative includes rolling out new original series to join their stable of returning shows. Among the newbies is Warehouse 13, a dramedy adventure series starring Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly and Saul Rubinek, with special guest appearances by CCH Pounder. The titular warehouse is a massive, …

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The Top 10 Most Patriotic Moments on TV

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, we here at NGTV sat down and talked about what patriotism means to each of us. And, of course, since we are really interested in television what better way to talk about the subject than by highlighting the top 10 patriotic moments on television. While there are shows that focus on …

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Nice Boy of the Week: Nelson Lee

We felt that this week’s Nice Boy should be Nelson Lee, due to the fact that Louise actually spoke with him, and found out for a fact that he is a Nice Boy. Born in Taiwan, and raised in Canada, Lee is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the University of Toronto. You’ve seen him in …

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