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The River: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:10:54 +0000

Tim Goodman
Finally, a successor to "Lost" with potential. There’s a whole lot going on in this horror-adventure from the creator of "Paranormal Activity," but whether the series can last beyond its initial eight-episode order without the suspense petering out remains to be seen.

Smash: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:42:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
Call it "Glee" for grown-ups if you must. But this behind-the-scenes look at casting and launching a broadway musical has more gravitas, excellent acting and an insider's knowledge of the competitive drive to stardom. A cable-quality drama that will be looking for viewers.

Smash: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:42:00 +0000

Super Bowl? Is That On GolTV?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:32:13 +0000

Tim Goodman
It's football. And I get it now.

Doomsday Preppers: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:13:18 +0000

David Knowles
National Geographic Channel's new show follows a fringe group of Americans actively preparing for the end of the world as we know it.

Bering Sea Gold: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

David Knowles
The docuseries centers on crews of six as they comb the sea for gold.

Touch: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
Tim Kring’s drama comes with a "social benefit," making it worth a look.

Touch: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
Tim Kring’s drama comes with a ‘social benefit,’ making it worth a look.

Luck: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:45:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
'Deadwood' creator David Milch brings the rich subculture of horseracing to life in this HBO drama starring Dustin Hoffman.

TV Review: FX Trips Over ‘Unsupervised’ But ‘Archer’ Remains Brilliant

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:24:03 +0000

Tim Goodman
There's a show here, under all the unfunny, been-done parts.

Ragin’ Cajuns: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

David Knowles
The network's latest reality fishing expedition airs Tues, Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Alcatraz: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:10:22 +0000

Tim Goodman
The J.J. Abrams-produced Fox drama revolves around the concept that when the infamous prison closed, all the remaining prisoners mysteriously vanished. And now they're back.

Golden Globes 2012 Review: Ricky Gervais a ‘Letdown,’ ‘Punk’d’ the Awards

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:13:26 +0000

Tim Goodman
THR Critic Tim Goodman writes of the too-tame host: "The Oscars and Emmys can't get here fast enough to erase this three-hour dud."

Golden Globe Awards 2012: Tim Goodman’s Live Blog

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:55:46 +0000

Tim Goodman
THR's chief TV critic on all the Golden Globe Awards action -- as it happens.

Daniel Radcliffe on ‘SNL’: What the Critics Are Saying

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:04:51 +0000

Jane Kellogg
Reviews were mixed on the star of "The Woman in Black," who garnered laughs with his American accent and poked fun at his Harry Potter past.

Ink Master: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

David Knowles
Dave Navarro hosts Spike TV's reality competition searching for the ultimate tattoo artist.

Shipping Wars: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:16:03 +0000

David Knowles
Reality show follows six professional haulers as they compete to win the rights to truck large items around the country, and, with luck, turn a profit in the process.

TV Review: ‘House Of Lies’ Gives Showtime A Raunchy Laugher

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:57:20 +0000

Tim Goodman
Mocking the 1% - plus sex.

TV Review: ‘House of Lies’ Gives Showtime a Raunchy Laugher

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:57:20 +0000

Tim Goodman
Mocking the 1% - plus sex.

Review: ‘Work It’ Is Awful and Embarrassing for ABC

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:28:21 +0000

Tim Goodman
So bad we won't tell you what time it's on.

Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and More to Ring In 2012 In Times Square (Live Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:50:00 +0000

David Simpson
Cee Lo Green, Drake, Hot Chelle Rae and the cast of Broadway's "Rock of Ages" will also be performing live at New York City's New Year's Eve celebration on Dec. 31.

‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Modern Family’ Among THR Critic Tim Goodman’s 10 (OK, 29) Best TV Shows of 2011

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:07:47 +0000

Tim Goodman
What did Hollywood Reporter's chief television critic like this year? Plenty, it turns out -- so much, in fact, his enthusiasm ran long.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosted by Steve Buscemi: What the Critics Are Saying (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:04:10 +0000

THR Staff
The reviewers are mixed on this weekend's episode, though most agree that there were a couple standout sketches.

T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:34:24 +0000

David Knowles
The VH1 reality series follows Atlanta's Clifford Harris as he balances work and family after his most recent incarceration.

‘X Factor’: The Great Rock And Roll Swindle

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:18:25 +0000

Tim Goodman
How "Rock Week" confirmed the worst fears about talent shows and passion.

Woody Allen – A Documentary: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:00:23 +0000

Tim Goodman
Director Robert Weide gets PBS' "American Masters" treatment with a two-part documentary following Allen's five decades as a filmmaker.

Dear NBC: Don’t Tinker, Just Be Better

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:27:56 +0000

Tim Goodman
On the heels of the network's announcement that it's shaking up its midseason schedule, THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman has some advice for network entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt: Revolutionize -- and think bigger than benching "Community."

‘Green Lantern: The Animated Series’ Premiere: What The Critics Are Saying (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:19:40 +0000

THR staff
The Cartoon Network show aired its first episode Friday to largely positive reviews.

DVR Dump Vol. 2: 10 Freshman Series I’m Keeping

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:42:19 +0000

Tim Goodman
The bubble bursts on 'Terra Nova.'

Do TV Series Get or Deserve Second Chances?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:13:39 +0000

Tim Goodman
In the modern TV world, the answer to both is mostly 'no,' but some patience still exists from viewers.

All-American Muslim: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:21:07 +0000

David Knowles
Executive produced by Nick Emmerson, Dan Peirson and Jennifer O'Connell, the show offers an authentic and moving portrait of a little-known sector of American life.

Hell on Wheels: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
The series, which stars Anson Mount, Common, Colm Meaney and Lily Bell, is set post-Civil War and centers on the building of the transcontinental railroad.

‘X Factor’: 10 Tips to Improve the Show

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:14:30 +0000

Tim Goodman
Hint: No more Simone Battle nonsense.

Bad Sex: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:02:29 +0000

David Knowles
The group therapy show from Logo makes up for a lack of know-how with a healthy dose of sexuality.

U2′s ‘From the Sky Down’: What the Critics Are Saying (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:10:34 +0000

THR staff
Davis Guggenheim's documentary, which follows the Irish band as they "rethink" their "Achtung Baby" album in a Berlin recording studio, debuts Saturday night on Showtime.

No Laughing Matter — Drama is Still King of the Small Screen

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:02:34 +0000

Tim Goodman
The Renaissance ain't over.

Monster In-Laws: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:53:00 +0000

David Knowles
The upcoming reality series, produced by Brent and Courtney Montgomery, takes the therapy route.

Boss: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
The drama, which seems to have the "it" factor from the opening credits, has the potential to be a game-changer for the pay TV network, THR TV critic Tim Goodman writes.

Five: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:30:05 +0000

David Knowles
Directed by Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Alicia Keys, Penelope Spheeris, and Patty Jenkins, "Five" tells the story about eight women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Tim Allen in ‘Last Man Standing’: What the Critics Are Saying

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:50:49 +0000

Lauren Schutte
The actor makes his small-screen comeback Tuesday night in ABC's new sitcom, and the reviews are almost unanimous: the show's not funny, but he is.

‘The Rosie Show’ Is Ramshackle — And Should Stay That Way

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:22:22 +0000

Tim Goodman
Hey, there's a surprise on OWN.

Bordertown: Laredo: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:09:59 +0000

David Knowles
A&E's new ride-along cop show, which premieres Thursday night, features action that is startlingly authentic.

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Season Finale: ‘Face Off’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:09:13 +0000

Tim Goodman
I also liked the crazy John Woo movie.

The Walking Dead: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:45:03 +0000

Tim Goodman
Has Frank Darabont's departure and budget cuts spoiled AMC's hit? THR's chief TV critic, Tim Goodman, weighs in.

Enlightened: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:10:12 +0000

Tim Goodman
Diane Ladd and Timm Sharp also are excellent in the show about a self-destructive woman at an enormous company who has a spectacular meltdown at the office and then goes on a journey to find herself.

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 12: ‘End Times’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:57:57 +0000

Tim Goodman
Kids -- don't smoke. Writers -- don't stretch.

American Horror Story: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:42:17 +0000

Tim Goodman
Dylan McDermott and Connie Britton star as a couple who move into a haunted house in FX's horror series.

Homeland: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:31:13 +0000

Tim Goodman
Showtime's Claire Danes and Damian Lewis-starrer could really use that "ripped from the headlines" currency in a political fashion, which makes it worth keeping an eye on.

Kevin Dillon’s New Comedy ‘How to Be a Gentleman’: What the Critics Are Saying

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:21:47 +0000

THR staff
"It's painful to watch so many talented comedic actors ... suffer with this material," writes THR's Tim Goodman, while another says the pilot "has some sharp writing, good byplay between the stars and a fair number of laughs."

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 11: ‘Crawl Space’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:02:46 +0000

Tim Goodman
Walt, you're in a double-dip recession now.

How to Be a Gentleman: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:41:24 +0000

Tim Goodman
David Hornsby plays an etiquette columnist who is detached from modern society in the new CBS comedy.

TV REVIEW: HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Steps Into the Spotlight of Brilliance

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:31:36 +0000

Tim Goodman
Great last season, the series' well-laid story and complex characters truly pay off in Season 2, writes THR chief TV critic Tim Goodman.

A Gifted Man: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:42:33 +0000

Tim Goodman
Emmy-winner Margo Martindale's presence in this paranormal drama is the key to keeping it above average.

Analysis: Forget Ratings Worries — Judge X Factor On Its Content, Promise

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:33:42 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
Now, produce a winner who's really a star.

Analysis: Forget Ratings Worries — Judge X Factor On Its Content, Promise

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:33:42 +0000

Tim Goodman
Now, produce a winner who's really a star.

Prime Suspect: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:14:44 +0000

Tim Goodman
Maria Bello does good work in this NBC procedural, but the similarities to the original "Prime Suspect" end with the title.

Pan Am: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:04:53 +0000

Tim Goodman
Christina Ricci stars in ABC's "retro" series about flight attendants, the men they sleep with, and yes, CIA spies.

Charlie’s Angels: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
ABC's new drama -- which stars Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh, Rachael Taylor and Ramon Rodriguez -- is like a spoof that suddenly took itself seriously, writes THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman.

Whitney: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:19:25 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
A lot of the success of NBC's new sitcom may hinge on whether people find its star likeable or not.

Person of Interest: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:37:15 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
"Lost" alum Michael Emerson and Jim Caviezel star in exec producer J.J. Abrams' series revolving around post-Sept. 11 surveillance tactics and privacy issues.

Terra Nova: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:35:44 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The Fox show "will likely appeal to the entire family," writes Tim Goodman.

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 10: ‘Salud’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:08:53 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
Gun fights and tears. What more do you want?

‘New Girl,’ ‘Unforgettable’: Tim Goodman’s TV Reviews

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:14:02 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (THR staff)
Read what THR's chief TV critic has to say about the Fox comedy starring Zooey Deschanel and the CBS procedural with Poppy Montgomery, both of which debut tonight.

Revenge: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:08:06 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The actress is a "nice combo of sweet/sexy and ice-cold" in ABC's new drama, writes Tim Goodman.

Unforgettable: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:06:10 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The former "Without a Trace" star takes center stage in plodding procedural.

A Dozen Things I Learned From Watching ‘Two and a Half Men’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:16:27 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
Is Chuck Lorre the P.T. Barnum of primetime?

Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Premiere: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:18:03 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (David Knowles)
The 13th-season opener featured the show's trademark hodgepodge of personalities -- including Nancy Grace, David Arquette, Carson Kressley and Kristin Cavallari -- and ballroom acumen.

New Girl: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:36:43 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The actress stars on Fox’s new sitcom about an "adorkable" gal who learns life lessons from her three male roommates after a bad break-up.

The 2011 Emmys: Failure Analysis

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:23:57 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
It was bad night with dubious decisions and a rally at the end -- which didn't save it, writes THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman.

2 Broke Girls: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:14:43 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The Whitney Cummings/Michael Patrick King-created sitcom about two New York waitresses generates some laughs but there's room for improvement.

The Playboy Club: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:44:03 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
NBC's new drama undercuts what it seems to be trying hard to sell: that the club was a place for female empowerment, writes Tim Goodman.

‘Up All Night’ and ‘Free Agents’: TV Reviews

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:58:01 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
Will Arnett and Christina Applegate hit the right tone in "Night" but NBC's other pilot lacks chemistry between its leads, writes THR's chief television critic Tim Goodman.

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 9: ‘Bug’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:52:29 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The fight may have overshadowed bigger doings.

Ringer: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:16:04 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The actress returns to the network in a psychological thriller sans vampires.

5 Not Very Good Ideas in TV Right Now (Opinion)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:33:40 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
From AMC's "Walking Dead" split to Jane Lynch's Emmy strategy, all the plans that are hurting more than helping.

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 7: Problem Dog

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:48:20 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
The return of Hank, too. Woof!

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 6: ‘Cornered.’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:26:48 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
Knock, knock, who's there?

Fall TV Preview 2011: The New Shows

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:13:04 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Rebecca Ford)
With a heavy onslaught of “men trying to be men” shows ("How to be a Gentleman," "Last Man Standing," "Man Up!") and a peppering of J.J. Abrams' backed projects, new Fall TV promises to have a little something for everyone.

Is Showtime’s ‘The Franchise’ Hurting the San Francisco Giants?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:35 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
A fan looks for blame.

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 5: ‘Shotgun’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:48:20 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
What we talk about when we talk about great shows.

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Ep. 3 ‘Open House’ and Ep. 4 ‘Bullet Points’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:45:39 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
It's Death March-induced late. Apologies.

Russian Dolls: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:05:45 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (David Knowles)
Lifetime’s new reality series follows the Russian-American families of Brighton Beach, N.Y.

The Jersey Shore Hits Italy

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:21:13 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Emily Blank)
Jersey Shore Italy Portraits

‘Breaking Bad’ Spoiled Bastard: Season 4, Episode 2: ‘Thirty-Eight Snub’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:44:03 +0000

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Tim Goodman)
A deconstruction of "Breaking Bad," with spoilers.

Same Name: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:06:20 +0000

David Knowles
Celebrities and Average Joes, who happen to share the same moniker, swap lives in the new CBS series.

Spoiled Bastard: ‘Breaking Bad’ Season 4 Premiere: ‘Box Cutter’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:49:08 +0000

Tim Goodman
Box cutters are bad. We learn this and more in "Breaking Bad."

Emmys Failure Analysis: Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:12:43 +0000

Tim Goodman
I like "Modern Family," too. But this is too much.

Emmy Nominations 2011: Snubs and Shockers

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:34:58 +0000

Emily Blank, Jethro Nededog
What made us gasp and what made us shake our fists in anger.

‘The Franchise’ on Showtime: Outside of Giants Fans, Will Anyone Watch?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:05:45 +0000

Tim Goodman
The ongoing team docu-series, which debuts Wednesday night, has plenty of meat to gnaw on but might be a boutique series, writes Tim Goodman.

‘Breaking Bad’: Dark Side of the Dream

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:45:43 +0000

Tim Goodman
The AMC drama returns Sunday and continues to push Bryan Cranston's Walter White into a black hole; brilliance intact.

Emmys: Love for the Longest of Shots, Vol. 2: Ray Romano

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:33:33 +0000

Tim Goodman
He won't win, but he did a hell of a job.

Emmys: Love for the Longest of Shots, Vol. 1: Lucia Micarelli of ‘Treme’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:58:39 +0000

Tim Goodman
They won't get nominated, but we'd love it if they did.

Why TNT Should Man Up on ‘Men of a Certain Age’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:11:13 +0000

Tim Goodman
Renewal decision looms for the best drama nobody is watching.

Hines Ward, ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Winner, Arrested

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:24:43 +0000

THR staff
UPDATED: The professional football player was taken in early Saturday for driving under the influence, but he alleges that he didn't drive drunk.

The Power Rankings! Go on Hiatus, Celebrity Podcasting, Q&As And More

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:06:30 +0000

Tim Goodman
The Power Rankings! are by the pool, sipping margaritas.

One Man Army: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:40:36 +0000

David Knowles
A reborn fascination with Navy SEALs and Special Forces powers Discovery’s latest competition-reality show.

Torchwood: Miracle Day: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:55:06 +0000

Tim Goodman
John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Mekhi Phifer and Bill Pullman star in the fourth installment of "Torchwood," premiering Friday on Starz.

Curb Your Enthusiasm: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:15:18 +0000

Tim Goodman
Larry David is in top form in the eighth season of the HBO comedy.

TV Summer Camps: Earnest Dramas, Sci-Fi, Comedy And Blue-Sky Escapism

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:17:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
Which camps are you in, and what is your most anticipated series of summer?

How ‘Treme’ Found Greatness In Ordinary People And Counterintuitive Storytelling

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:50:51 +0000

Tim Goodman
THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman also explains an intriguing little mystery behind the scenes of the series from creators David Simon and Eric Overmyer.

‘Law & Order: SVU’: ADAs Stephanie March and Diane Neal Returning

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:04:41 +0000

Lacey Rose
Mariska Hargitay will be back for the series' full 22-episode season.

The Power Rankings! A New No. 1, Debatable Flux, Expansion and Sweetness!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:30:03 +0000

Tim Goodman
The Power Rankings! Where love reigns.

Updated: Everything We Know We Learned From Television

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:41:02 +0000

Tim Goodman
A list of TV items said without fear, by THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman.

Everything We Know We Learned From Television

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:41:29 +0000

Tim Goodman
A list of TV items said without fear, by THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman.

The Power Rankings! A Killing, End Of An Empire And Two Newbies!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:03:34 +0000

Tim Goodman
Meanwhile, "Falling Skies" makes its debut on the list.

‘Wilfred’ Comes Out of Gate Crazy Great

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:28:30 +0000

Tim Goodman
Elijah Wood stars in the new comedy, debuting Thursday on FX, as a depressed lawyer who sees his neighbor's canine as an insightful Australian guy in a cheap dog suit.

HBO’s ‘True Blood’ Season 4 Premiere

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:29:14 +0000

Emily Blank
Stars hit the red carpet

‘Countdown With Keith Olbermann’: Tim Goodman Live Blogs Premiere

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:58:11 +0000

Tim Goodman
The former MSNBC personality's new Current TV show is airing now.

‘Game of Thrones’ Ends Brilliant Season, Distances Itself From Competition

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:52:39 +0000

Tim Goodman
HBO has its next great franchise and TV has a major addition to the top ranks, writes THR's chief television critic Tim Goodman.

Did ‘The Killing’ Just Kill Itself?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:57:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
The Mireille Enos drama, which ended its first season Sunday night, will test viewer loyalty in Season 2.

The O’Neals: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:47:37 +0000

David Knowles
The OWN docu-series follows Ryan and Tatum O'Neal as they work through their lifelong struggles with their relationship.

The Power Rankings! Blood, Death, Animation! All Hail The King?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Tim Goodman
The HBO and AMC dramas reign over this week's list.

FCC Chairman Calls for More State Versions of C-Span

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:39:38 +0000

Georg Szalai
Julius Genachowski tells the Cable Show that only four states, including California, currently have networks that provide public access to the political process.

True Blood Season 4

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:05:42 +0000

Emily Blank
See photos from the HBO hit.

Rocco’s Dinner Party: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:36:02 +0000

David Knowles
The "handsome but ornery chef" Rocco DiSpirito hosts weekly dinner parties at his New York City loft.

Tony Awards: Show Moments

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:14:02 +0000

Emily Blank, David Rooney
Look back on the 65th annual show.

The Power Rankings! The Magnificent Seven Rides to the Rescue

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:09:48 +0000

Tim Goodman
Plus, THR's chief TV critic has watched three episodes of Steven Spielberg's upcoming "Falling Skies." Will it make the rankings?

MTV Movie Awards’ Craziest Moments

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:01:30 +0000

Emily Blank
Robert Pattinson, Justin Timberlake and Jason Sudeikis' most over-the-top jokes.

Critics’ Choice Television Awards: Yet Another Awards Show Arrives to Fete TV

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:10:15 +0000

Tim Goodman
Emmys need not worry about the Critics' Choice Television Awards, but some creative nominations do arise.

A Season’s Literal Finale: Time To Kill Off Some Shows

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:15:57 +0000

Tim Goodman
THR’s Chief TV Critic Tim Goodman presents the case for letting go of several long-running series.

The Power Rankings! And Then There Were Six

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:11:47 +0000

Tim Goodman
HBO's "Game of Thrones" wears the crown for yet another week, while Fox's "Glee" and ABC's "Modern Family" jump several spots.

Was There a ‘Great’ Drama on Network TV This Season?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:13:12 +0000

Tim Goodman
Lots of great comedies on the nets. Dramas? Nope.

Was There a ‘Great’ Drama on Network TV This Season?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:13:12 +0000

Tim Goodman
Lots of great comedies on the nets. Dramas? Nope.

The Evolution of Chelsea Handler

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:39:29 +0000

Emily Blank, Chris Godley
In the new Hollywood Reporter, she makes digs at Vanity Fair’s Graydon Carter, the Kardashians and Ellen DeGeneres; “My brain is bleeding...I want to do something that’s more mindful and isn’t celebrity centered.”

The Gospel According to Oprah; The Religious Fervor of Self-Empowerment

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 26 May 2011 02:31:42 +0000

Tim Goodman
The talk show's last hour featured no cars and no guests, just God talk and aspirational proclamations from the host, writes Tim Goodman.

The Power Rankings! Returns a King to His Throne. Plus, Crying at Endings

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:24:31 +0000

Tim Goodman
Cable dramas "Treme," "The Killing" and "The Borgias" also moved up on the list.

Time for a Change of Direction at Showtime

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 May 2011 02:43:09 +0000

Tim Goodman
Dumping "United States of Tara" is just the start if the pay channel wants to catch HBO, writes Tim Goodman.

CBS Puts Show on CW, Makes Sister Net Interesting

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:44:54 +0000

Tim Goodman
THR's Tim Goodman analyzes the network's newest series, which includes Sarah Michelle Gellar's "Ringer."

CW’s New Season TV Shows: ‘Hart of Dixie,’ ‘Ringer’ and More

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:05:36 +0000

Philiana Ng, Emily Blank
A first look at the network's newest series.

The Hollywood Reporter and Vitaminwater Honor Jodie Foster

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:59:02 +0000

Emily Blank
"The Beaver" director is feted in Cannes on May 18.

The CBS Fall Schedule: So Many Hits, It Needs to Revive Saturdays

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:36:28 +0000

Tim Goodman
THR’s Tim Goodman takes an in-depth look at CBS’ upcoming season, which includes slotting “Rules of Engagement” on an unlikely night.

CBS’ New Season TV Shows: ‘Person of Interest,’ ‘A Gifted Man’ and More

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:14:50 +0000

Philiana Ng, Emily Blank
A first look at the network's newest series.

ABC’s Fall Schedule Is Escapist Entertainment Explosion

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:48:20 +0000

Tim Goodman
THR’s Tim Goodman takes a day-to-day look at the network’s 2011-12 season, which includes new fare like “Charlie’s Angels.”

ABC’s New Season TV Shows: ‘Pan Am,’ ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and More

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:53:18 +0000

Philiana Ng, Emily Blank
A first look at the network's newest series.

Fox’s Fall Schedule: Bang, Bang, You’re Dead – and We’re Not

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:19:32 +0000

Tim Goodman
Fox takes fall very seriously this year

NBC’s Fall Schedule: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:50:57 +0000

Tim Goodman
Robert Greenblatt seeks to turn around the fourth-place network, but he'll need time and luck, writes THR chief TV critic Tim Goodman.

Perils of the Preview: Don’t Believe the Hype

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:53:45 +0000

Tim Goodman
It's nearly impossible and always foolhardy to judge a show based on a one-minute preview clip.

Off the Rez: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 May 2011 22:16:06 +0000

David Knowles
Jonathan Hock's basketball tale about a Native American high schooler airs on TLC May 14.

Tim Goodman on HBO’s Wall Street Crash Film ‘Too Big to Fail’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:49:25 +0000

Tim Goodman
The political drama, based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's best-selling book, airs May 23.

The Power Rankings! Crowns A New King As Ranks Get a Shaking

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:42:50 +0000

Tim Goodman
FX's "Justified" and HBO's "Game of Thrones" swap spots, while "Friday Night Lights" goes from being off the rankings altogether to top 5.

The Fox Tuesday Night Murders Postmortem

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:12:33 +0000

Tim Goodman
Did the network discard "The Chicago Code" and the other shows too early, or is it just good business?

‘Justified’ Makes That Rare Leap Forward In Quality

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 May 2011 03:33:18 +0000

Tim Goodman
Season-finale of 'Justified' puts exclamation mark on its achievements.

The Power Rankings! Are Back, Rested and Ruthless

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:11:57 +0000

Tim Goodman
"Justified" and "The Killing" swap positions, while "The Office" rises two notches and "The Borgias" falls two spots.

The Power Rankings! Are Back, Rested And Ruthless.

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:11:57 +0000

Tim Goodman
"Justified" and "The Killing" swap positions, while "The Office" rises two notches and "The Borgias" falls two spots.

Why Not? With Shania Twain: TV Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 03 May 2011 22:57:36 +0000

David Knowles
UPDATED: The show, which airs on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, solves the mystery as to why the singer stopped performing and recording, but it won't likely assure her fans that a successful comeback is in the wings.

Waiting for the Latest, Greatest News Story to Advance

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:29:09 +0000

Tim Goodman
Oversaturation and a lack of forward progress have plagued 24-hour news channels since news broke Sunday night about the terrorist leader’s death, writes THR TV critic Tim Goodman.

The Power Rankings! A New King On The Throne. Plus, No More Hugging, Just Blood.

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:51:54 +0000

Tim Goodman
HBO's new drama pushes AMC's "The Killing" down a spot, while Showtime's "The Borgias" rises and Starz's "Camelot" slips a couple notches.

TV Review: VH1’s ‘Mob Wives’ Could Challenge the ‘Housewives’ Franchise

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:23:20 +0000

David Knowles
The deeply engaging new series, produced by Ben Silverman and Harvey Weinstein, follows the lives of four women whose husbands or fathers are doing time for Mob-related activities.

Charlie Sheen’s Crazy Twit Pics

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:00:21 +0000

Emily Blank
See his wildest shots.

The Power Rankings! Was The Killing Of ‘Lights Out’ Justified? Plus, Flux!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:48:04 +0000

Tim Goodman
With big series about to premiere, every show has to be on their game. AMC's The Killing sure was.

‘Friday Night Lights’ Finale: Fans Will Finally Get Their Closure (TV Review)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:45:54 +0000

Tim Goodman
The beloved NBC football drama kicks off its fifth and final season this week.

The Power Rankings! Of sissies and fear. Plus, a new No. 1 and major flux!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:29:25 +0000

Tim Goodman
"The Killing" arrives to do some killing in the Power Rankings!

A Care Package Of Reviews For The Weekend

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:25:17 +0000

Tim Goodman
Four recent reviews of much-anticipated series, from Chief TV Critic Tim Goodman

‘Kennedys’ Miniseries Review: Dull, Unwatchable, a ‘Hamfisted Mess’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:27:03 +0000

Tim Goodman
If someone in the Kennedy family really did pressure the History channel to drop its $25 million miniseries, they shouldn’t have bothered with all the fuss, writes THR’s Tim Goodman.

Don’t Blame Matthew Weiner for ‘Mad Men’ Delay

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:09:44 +0000

Tim Goodman
Negotiations bog down and "Mad Men" won't be back until 2012, but THR's chief TV critic says blame is misplaced.

‘The Voice’ to Have Strong Social Media Component

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:05:29 +0000

Philiana Ng
“Attack of the Show” host Alison Haislip will be the new backstage online and social media correspondent for the NBC musical competition series.

‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Recap: Dionne Warwick Can’t Forsee Her Own Exit

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:50 +0000

There comes a time in every reality show's season where the quality dips a little bit and everybody agrees to just hunker down until the last few episodes arrive. Contestants become a little more listless, competitions tend to drag and the vibe of the show feels generally off while the middling participants are weeded out one by one (just think of the middle few entries of any season of "Project Runway"). But "The Celebrity Apprentice" is not your average reality show, and it refuses to be anything but positively transcendent. Sunday night's (March 27) episode was no different, as Lil Jon, Gary Busey, Dionne Warwick, Star Jones and the rest all came together for a delightfully weird two hours of television.

This week, the teams had to create a 30-second commercial for an ACN video phone (the sort of gadget that people in 1975 thought the future would look like in 1992). Lil Jon took the helm for Backbone, while NeNe Leakes was named project manager for A.S.A.P., the female squad. While the men's team was a model of efficiency (even Ivanka Trump noted that Backbone seemed to have developed a real "harmony" during the challenge), the women devolved into their typical arguing, backbiting and insulting the deaf.

Though both of the commercials concocted by the teams were essentially the same, the women went for "heart" while the men decided to go for comedy (casting Jose Canseco as a gay man in a marriage proposal reveal). But Lil Jon managed to sell the presentation a bit better, possibly because he kept shouting "Yeah!" and possibly because he duped the ACN executives into buying into random buzzwords like "viral" (which also impressed Donald Trump and provides further proof that dudes in suits will buy into anything if they think it'll be "viral"). Backbone scored the victory, which allowed for another all-female board room scene.

Leakes brought Warwick and Hope Dworaczyk into the boardroom with her, but the former Playboy model was just a spectator to the collision between the others. Leakes called out Warwick for bolting from the editing booth in order to sleep while the rest of the group was trying to finish the commercial, but Warwick claimed she was asked to leave (which certainly wasn't on the tape). After some crosstalk, Warwick somehow came around to the idea that she agreed that she was the one who should be fired. Trump didn't stand in her way, and she was let go.

But she didn't exit gracefully. "You're a coward, baby," she cooed at Leakes while waiting for the elevator. The two women did not get to the bottom of whether or not Leakes was a liar or a coward or both or neither. In any event, "The Celebrity Apprentice" lost one of its key characters in Warwick, though there are still plenty of antagonists about.

Who would you have fired? Let us know in the comments!

‘Fringe’ Bounces Back in Friday Ratings

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:56:39 +0000

Philiana Ng
After Fox greenlights a fourth season earlier this week, ratings for the sci-fi drama go up.

‘Battlestar Galactica’ Star Katee Sackhoff Lands A&E Pilot

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:31:50 +0000

Lesley Goldberg
The actress will play a deputy opposite Robert Taylor in “Longmire.”

‘Fringe’ Executive Producer Calls Season 4 Renewal ‘Gutsy’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:59:36 +0000

Philiana Ng
Fresh off the fourth season pickup from Fox, showrunners Jeff Pinkner (right) and J.H. Wyman talk to THR about what it means, the show's mediocre ratings and question whether Nielsen boxes actually exist.

‘Jersey Shore’ Draws Highest-Rated Season Finale Ever

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:35:13 +0000

Philiana Ng
MTV's hit reality series finished off its third season up 20 percent from the Season 2 ender.

First Look at Will Ferrell’s Appearance on ‘The Office’ (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:39:47 +0000

Philiana Ng
The April 14 episode marks Will Ferrell's first appearance on the NBC comedy.

Watch an Exclusive Clip From TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:14:17 +0000

Philiana Ng
Check out a sneak peek of Sunday's new episode.

‘Jersey Shore’ By The Numbers: Goodbye Seaside, Hello Italy

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:00:36 +0000

In lieu of hiring an army of interns to keep a running tally of every f-bomb and Jagerbomb on this season of "Jersey Shore," every time Sammi and Ronnie smushed and broke up and then smushed again, every tub of gel Pauly rubbed into his 'do, every moment Snooki shared intimate details of her kooka — instead of compiling these epic reality show stats (and because, hey, even we're not that mean to our interns), MTV News has been conducting a season-long investigation we call "Jersey Shore by the Numbers."

Low budget in its presentation, utterly arbitrary in the words and phrases we choose to highlight, the graphs have nonetheless managed to give us insight into the cast's rather unique way of thinking. And even if they haven't, it's been a pretty fun ride.

Except when it hasn't. On Thursday's (March 24) season finale, Ron and Sam were once again at each other's throats, having arguments that went something like: "I love you!" "I hate you!" "I'm done!" "But I love you even though you're a total bitch who I hope dies a fiery death. Call me!" Vinny and Deena joined in the verbal sparring as well, as a result of D's attempts to prevent Vin from hooking up (who is she, Angelina?).

But about that fun! Snooki certainly had some, in her own strange way, after wrangling a dude into coming home for a boom-boom. "Whiskey d--k is definitely the best sex," she explained. "It's when a guy can have sex for five hours because he's so drunk." Romance!

Perhaps in the end, PowerPoint graphs or not, army of dedicated interns or not, there remains something elusive and unknowable about "Jersey Shore." And on that note, we'll leave you with a few words that may or may not correspond to the English language but which neatly sum up everything that can be said about the show. Takes it away, Snooks: "Get it all out, freaking do everything that you can, have sex with an old man, steal a plant and then get arrested and then do whatever."

‘American Idol’ – With Casey Abrams Save – Wins Thursday Ratings

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:44:35 +0000

Lindsay Powers
Steve Carell’s proposal on "The Office," and Aaron Sorkin’s guest turn on "30 Rock" also give NBC a boost.

‘Jersey Shore’ Stars Practice Their Italian Before Season Four

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:00:50 +0000

"Jersey Shore" star Vinny follows a few simple steps when getting ready for a new season of his hit reality show. "Trying to get in shape, trying to spend some time with my family, chill out, the quiet before the storm," he told us recently.

Now that the cast is headed to Italy for the first time, Vin isn't planning on changing that tried-and-true formula. "I'm excited to be thrown right into the water with whatever language skills I have," he laughed.

Vin is actually conversant in Italian, but we can't say the same for the rest of his roomies. That's why we recently gave the stars of "Jersey Shore" a little foreign language lesson. Because how else are they going to survive along the canals of Venice and the cobblestone streets of Florence?

Yep, in the name of public service, we informed everyone that the translation for grenade whistle is "fishio di granata."

"We need that!" declared Pauly.

He's definitely going to need to know how to say gym, tan, laundry. We just hope he remembers it's "palestra, lavenderia, tintarella."

And if the kids plan on having a crazy — and safe! — night out, they'd best memorize the translation for "cabs are here": "i taxi sono qui."

When the cabs do arrive to take everyone out to the clubs, Snooki and her gal pals will want to know how to say gorilla juice-head. Once again, we were there to supply them with the answer: "succo capo gorilla."

The cast seemed to take to the tutorial very well — now let's see what happens when the touch down overseas. "This is exciting, I like Italian," Sammi said.

"Me too," added Deeana. "It's, like, yummy."

Cheers & Jeers: ‘Community’ — My Dinner With Abed

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:31:35 +0000

Cheers to Community for its brilliant mash-up spoof of — excuse me, homage to — Pulp Fiction and My Dinner with Andre.

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This Week’s Shining & Falling Stars: Kirstie Alley And Chris Brown

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:15:57 +0000

Shining Star - Kirstie Alley: Who expected Kirstie Alley to be a dancing queen? The "Cheers" alum sure proved she can cha-cha. Alley made her debut on "Dancing with the Stars" on Monday. The 60-...

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‘American Idol’ Recap: Casey Gets Saved + Power Rankings

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:23:18 +0000

I knew it was coming, but it still twisted my stomach when it did.

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Chris Brown’s Publicist Reportedly Quits After ‘GMA’ Outburst

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:49:39 +0000

Chris Brown has reportedly parted ways with his publicist just days after he exploded in a temper tantrum after a tense TV interview. The singer will no longer be represented by spokeswoman Tammy...

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Chris Brown’s Publicist Reportedly Quits After ‘GMA’ Outburst

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:49:39 +0000

First Look: Behind-The-Scenes Of The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Musical Episode

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:23:01 +0000

After Thursday night's tragic episode of Grey's Anatomy, which included the terrifying reveal that a pregnant Callie (Sara Ramirez) was...

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Kate Winslet Heads To TV In ‘Mildred Pierce’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:08:17 +0000

Hollywood kinda blew it. Now HBO is determined to get it right. Mildred Pierce, a five-hour miniseries based on the classic James M. Cain novel about a single mom struggling through the Great Depre...

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‘Archer’ 2.09 ‘Placebo Effect’ Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:30:23 +0000

So, Sterling Archer has cancer. Like everything else, he does not take this well. And as usual, most of the humor in this week's Archer comes from his larger-than-necessary reactions. Upon discove...

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‘Fairly Legal’ 1.10 ‘Bridges’ Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:05:02 +0000

The Fairly Legal season finale is upon us. It ends up being a fair reflection of the entire first season: while there are some highlights, ultimately, it ends up being merely a passable diversi...

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‘The Office’ Episode Ends With New Boss

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:13:43 +0000

Kimberly Nordyke
See who will take over for Steve Carell's departing Michael Scott in the next few episodes of the NBC comedy.

‘Fringe’ Renewed for Season 4

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:48:37 +0000

Lacey Rose, Philiana Ng
The Fox sci-fi drama has been picked up for another season.

Comedy Central Orders Pilot From ‘Eastbound & Down’ Producer David Gordon Green

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:38:35 +0000

Lesley Goldberg
The project centers on a former special ops agent who must adapt to normal life after being decommissioned.

‘The Hard Times Of RJ Berger’ Cast Dish On Season Two: Watch It! (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:43:23 +0000

The wait is finally over! The season premiere of MTV's hit series, "The Hard Times of RJ Berger," airs tonight and Starpulse caught up with the cast to bring you the exclusive!

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Comedy Central Renews ‘Futurama’ for Two More Seasons

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:28:10 +0000

Lesley Goldberg
Thirteen new episodes are scheduled to air next year, with 13 more in 2013.

FX Cancels ‘Lights Out’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:07:05 +0000

Lacey Rose
The network has pulled the plug on the low-rated but critically acclaimed drama.

Showtime Announces Premiere Date for S.F. Giants Series

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:15:58 +0000

Philiana Ng
“The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants” will air a 30-minute preview April 13.

‘American Idol’s’ Secret Weapon: Marc Anthony

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:27:03 +0000

Record-company executive Jimmy Iovine may be getting the lion's share of the credit for working with American Idol's Season 10 contestants. But the singers revealed after the show Wednesday nigh th...

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Exclusive: Natasha Henstridge Heads To ‘CSI: Miami’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:21:25 +0000

TV Guide Magazine has learned exclusively that Natasha Henstridge of Species and Eli Stone fame is joining CSI: Miami for the Season 9 finale as Renee Locklear, an undercover agent who is about to ...

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‘American Idol’ Powers Fox to Wednesday Ratings Win

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:14:21 +0000

Lindsay Powers
"Mr. Sunshine," "Off the Map" make gains for ABC; Rose McGowan lifts "Law & Order: SVU" on NBC.

‘Survivor: Redemption Island’ Recap: Phillip Is The Red Headed Step Child

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:15:31 +0000

This week on Survivor: Redemption Island … The ladies of Ometepe have a ‘Spa Day’, Phillip loses it twice, and Stephanie learns how to lose friends and influence people – to vote her out.

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Niki Taylor Wants Dionne Warwick To Sub Out On ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:53:58 +0000

Niki Taylor remained the ‘class act’ she truly is during a live conference call with the media yesterday. She praised fellow team members Marlee Matlin, NeNe Leakes and Hope Dworaczyk , but did not...

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VIDEO: Rebecca Black Performs ‘Friday’ On The ‘Tonight Show’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:26:25 +0000

YouTube sensation Rebecca Black almost didn't recorder her hit song.

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‘American Idol’ Recap: The Idols Tackle (and get tackled by) Motown

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:32:52 +0000

Lies, such miserable lies. We were promised coming into this season that the restrictive theme nights had gone the way of the dodo. That we’d no longer have to watch anybody struggle outside their ...

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‘Mad Men’ Season 5 Delayed Over Financial Dispute

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:41:49 +0000

Filming on TV show Mad Men has been put on hold as financial wranglings between TV bosses threaten to push the next season back until 2012. The fifth season of the program, which stars Jon Hamm a...

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Chris Brown Apologizes For His ‘GMA’ Outburst

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:14:31 +0000

Chris Brown has apologized for losing his temper and allegedly smashing a window backstage at a TV show on Tuesday, insisting he needed to "let off steam" after becoming incensed by questions about...

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‘Justified’ 2.07 ‘Save My Love’ Recap And Review

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:07:24 +0000

In last week's Justified, Raylan apparently kept Winona out of a world of hurt after she swiped money from an evidence locker. I say "apparently" because this week, we find out that things can al...

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‘Survivor: Redemption Island’: Parvati Shallow’s Weekly Recap

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:17:33 +0000

Parvati Shallow, Jeff Sandstoe
The winner of 'Survivor: Micronesia' talks about Phil's diction, Ashley's jealousy and who will go next week. Warning: spoiler alert.

Anthony Head to Reprise Role in NBC Pilot ‘Free Agents’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:17:14 +0000

Lacey Rose
The British star will again play the part of cocky boss Stephen in the U.S. adaptation of the romantic comedy.

Eliza Dushku Joins Damon Wayans in CBS’ Sports Radio Comedy Pilot

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:25:36 +0000

Lesley Goldberg
The "Dollhouse" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum has been cast in the project inspired by ESPN personality Colin Cowherd.

Elizabeth Taylor To Be Honored With TV Marathon

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:29:25 +0000

Late Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor's life will be celebrated as part of a 24-hour movie marathon on TV on April 10th. Bosses at the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) network have scrapped all program...

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‘Game of Thrones’ Photos Reveal Notable Locations

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:48:07 +0000

Philiana Ng
HBO's anticipated drama premieres April 17.

MTV Renews ‘Real World’ for Two More Seasons

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:55:25 +0000

Philiana Ng
The longest-running reality series has been picked up for the 27th and 28th editions.

‘Glee’ Star Darren Criss Urges Teens To Vote

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:19:50 +0000

Glee star Darren Criss is going back to school to speak to students about the importance of voting. The singer/actor, who plays student Blaine Anderson in the hit musical series, is visiting Hami...

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‘Boardwalk Empire’ Star Arrested After Alleged Assault

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:09:16 +0000

"Boardwalk Empire" star Paz de la Huerta was arrested last night after she allegedly threw a glass at former "City" star Samantha Swetra at an NYC party on Sunday ... and then socked her in the ...

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