Heroes

Hayden Panettiere Interview AMANDA KNOX: MURDER ON TRIAL IN ITALY; Plus Updates on HEROES and SCREAM 4

by Christina Radish    Posted: January 20th, 2011 at 4:27 pm

Over the years, Lifetime Television has had great success producing original movies, in particular, films inspired by true stories. Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, premiering February 21^st, stars Hayden Panettiere as the young woman who was accused and convicted of the crime of murdering her college roommate in Italy, but who many still believe is a victim of injustice.

During a recent interview to promote the film, Hayden Panettiere talked about playing a real-life person, how intense the emotions of this role were, and being true to who Amanda Knox is, regardless of her guilt or innocence. She also talked about her 4-year experience on Heroes, and what it was like to be a part of Scream 4, alongside the original cast members. Check out what she had to say after the jump:

Tim Kring Talks Downfall of HEROES; Thinks Future of TV Lies in Shorter Seasons

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: January 6th, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Depending on your stance during the last couple seasons, you’ve already mourned or celebrated the cancellation of NBC’s comic book drama Heroes. No matter who’s to blame for the show’s eventual downfall, the series creator has some thoughts of his own on the reasons for the show’s eventual failure. Coincidentally, his thoughts on the show’s demise also seem to predict what the future of television might hold for viewers who don’t have the patience for another long-running, involved series like Lost.

Find out what Kring had to say after the jump.

NBC Not Pursuing a TV Movie Finale to Wrap Up Canceled Series HEROES

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: September 10th, 2010 at 7:18 am

After NBC did us all a favor by canceling the trainwreck of a series that Heroes became, there was some outcry from the most loyal of fans for a satisfying finale to the overly complicated super powered action drama. Back in May there was confirmation that network executives were thinking about putting together a two hour finale event to send the series off with some dignity, but now it looks like those chances are slim to none. EW reports NBC has decided not to pursue a TV movie to end Heroes with a proper finale. However, despite the fact that Heroes won’t return to the network airwaves, creator Tim Kring seems optimistic about a revival in some other form. Hit the jump for details.

Ali Larter Video Interview RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE

by Jonah    Posted: September 5th, 2010 at 5:22 pm

If you’ve paid attention to the media lately, you might’ve noticed that zombies are in. Now they’re in 3D with Screen Gems’ Resident Evil: Afterlife.  Reprising her role as Claire Redfield from Resident Evil: Extinction, Ali Larter once again battles the undead and the evil Umbrella Corporation.  At the press junket for Resident Evil: Afterlife, Larter discussed surviving the apocalypse, how your career path chooses you, and how there is absolutely no truth to the rumors of a Heroes TV movie … as far as she knows.  Watch the full interview after the jump.

Sendhil Ramamurthy TCA interview COVERT AFFAIRS

by Christina Radish    Posted: August 8th, 2010 at 10:00 am

When a TV show gets canceled, it generally leaves the cast scrambling, looking to figure out what their next job will be. For Sendhil Ramamurthy, he was already actively shooting the new USA spy drama Covert Affairs when he found out that Heroes had been canceled.

Brought in after the pilot and introduced in Episode 2, the actor is playing Jai Wilcox, an agent with a rich family history within the walls of the CIA. During an interview at the NBC Universal portion of the Television Critics Association Press Tour, he talked about how Episode 5, airing this week, will be the episode that viewers will finally get to learn what his character is all about. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

Writer Jeph Loeb Named Head of New Division, Marvel Television

by Jason Barr    Posted: June 28th, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Marvel is taking steps in retaining and overseeing complete creative control over its characters and Jeph Loeb is reaping the benefits. Today, Heat Vision is reporting that Marvel has chosen the multiple Eisner-award winning writer to be the head of its newly created television division – known as, you guessed it, Marvel Television. According to the report, Loeb (who is best known by comic enthusiasts for his work on DC Comics titles such as Batman: The Long Halloween, Batman/The Spirit, Batman: Hush, and Superman for All Seasons) will apparently “oversee the translation of Marvel’s popular characters and stories to the television medium, in both live-action and animated formats.”

While his trophy room may be largely decorated with comic-related awards, Loeb is certainly no stranger to television either. Hit the jump for a look at some of his television endeavors as well as some of his previous work with Marvel characters.

HEROES Creator Tim Kring Reaches Out to “45 Million” Fans About the Show’s Cancellation

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: May 18th, 2010 at 12:44 pm

When NBC cancelled Heroes last week, countless passionate fans were crestfallen at the loss of one their favorite series — at least in theory.  I mean, the latest season of the superhero saga did average under five million viewers per episode, right?  Yet, in a statement addressing the Heroes fanbase, creator Tim Kring cited “more than 45 million TV viewers around the world.” He lamented, “I certainly understand [NBC's] challenge of creating a business model around a show which arrived precisely as the audience was finding new ways to watch traditional content on multiple screens.”  So the news likely did depress millions upon millions; unfortunately, too few were 18-49-year-olds who watched the show (and its commercials) live within the U.S., as those are the eyeballs advertisers shell out for.

My condolences to the fans, but hold out hope for a rumored  Heroes movie in 2011 to tie up the loose ends, and check out the whole Kring’s statement after the jump.

Upfronts: NBC Executives Comment on LAW & ORDER Cancellation, A HEROES Movie, and the Fall 2010 Schedule

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: May 16th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

NBC’s fall schedule leaked earlier today, but the official announcement came later in the day, accompanied by a conference call with NBC Executives Jeff Gaspin, Marc Graboff, Angela Bromstad and Paul Telegdy.  Among the topics covered: lots of talk about the Law & Order franchise, the chances Heroes will get a movie to tie up loose ends, the network’s utmost faith in Jimmy Smits, and what NBC will do if Steve Carell leaves The Office.  Look for a rundown of the call after the jump.

NBC Cancels HEROES, TRAUMA, MERCY, Officially Picks Up CHUCK, THE CAPE, OUTLAW, HARRY’S LAW, FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: May 14th, 2010 at 10:02 pm

There’s been plenty of speculation, but now it’s official: Heroes is cancelled.  The Live Feed reports that the ratings simply sunk too low to justify the budget, though fans may hold out hope that NBC is considering a “special or movie” to wrap up loose storylines.  Likewise, NBC has no use for the low-rated freshman medical dramas Mercy and Trauma, so neither will get a second season.

On the flip side, NBC officially renewed Chuck for a fourth season(!) and picked up four new series: the superhero-centric The Cape, retitled legal dramas Outlaw (formerly titled Garza) and Harry’s Law (formerly titled Kindreds), and twenty-something singles comedy Friends With Benefits.  Check out a press release with all the details after the jump.

NBC NEWS: Things Look Bad for LAW & ORDER, HEROES, and THE ROCKFORD FILES, But CHUCK Gets a 4th Season

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: May 13th, 2010 at 8:52 pm

Over at NBC headquarters today, it turns out Law & Order may not get that record 21st season everyone was counting on, while Heroes may get six more episodes next year to wrap up its saga, and the sure thing that was the Rockford Files pilot turned out to be too 1970s for NBC.  In more positive news, Chuck has officially been renewed, while NBC is expected to pick up Kindreds, Garza, and The Cape.  More on each item after the jump.

NBC Rumors: HEROES Cancelled? Jimmy Smits on LAW & ORDER: LA? Plus, Emmy Submission for THE OFFICE, 30 ROCK, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS and More

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: May 12th, 2010 at 10:11 pm

The once powerful superhero saga Heroes has fallen on hard times in the past couple seasons, whether the metric is critical praise or viewership.  No shock, then, that Vulture reports it is increasingly unlikely that Heroes will get a fifth season.  The show was very much a pop-culture sensation in its first season, reaching upwards of 16 million viewers at one point.  It now averages less than 5 million.  The series still has a shot at another season based on solid DVD sales and a strong international brand, though those factors can only sway the decision rather than make it.

There is hope for fans, though, as NBC is apparently looking into a one-off movie (two to four hours) to resolve the various dangling plotlines.  Although, I recall something similar promised upon the network’s cancellation of Las Vegas which never came to fruition.  After the jump, details on NBC’s Law & Order: LA offer to Jimmy Smits as well as the network’s Emmy submission selections.

On the Bubble 2010: The Renewal/Cancellation Odds for Shows Such As CHUCK, FLASHFORWARD, and HUMAN TARGET

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: April 30th, 2010 at 11:48 am

Last week, I put together a look at the various pilots that are fighting for a spot on the network schedules in the fall.  Of course, the networks cannot achieve their “in with the new” objective without first taking care of the first half of that saying: “Out with the old . . .”  A number of shows currently on the air–even series that are near and dear to your heart–must die a horrible and bloody death to make room for such potential hits as the J.J. Abrams spy drama Undercovers.

After the jump, we’ll distinguish between survivor and sacrificial lamb for such network series as Chuck, Heroes, FlashForward, V, Human Target, Numb3rs, and One Tree Hill.

HEROES Is the Most Pirated Show of 2009

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: January 4th, 2010 at 4:56 pm

According to estimates by The Hollywood Reporter, Heroes was the most pirated television show of 2009, downloaded 6.58 million times. Other geek friendly programs, like Lost, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and True Blood, also made it into the top ten. Heroes has fallen quite a bit in the ratings since its breakout first season, but topping this list demonstrates the show’s ability to continue to attract viewers in some manner.

For the full top ten plus a look at what this online popularity means for the renewal prospects of Heroes, hit the jump.

6 Clips from the Premiere of HEROES Volume 5: Redemption

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: September 14th, 2009 at 10:00 pm

With NBC’s “Heroes” set to return next week with its season premiere, we’ve been provided with 6 clips from the two hour episode. So if you’ve been waiting all summer for the return of the show, after the jump you can see some new footage. Since I’ve already written about my thoughts on the show, I’m just going to leave you with the clips. Also, I’m in Toronto at the Film Festival and have got a lot to write about…but I’ll say it again, getting Ray Park on the show was a smart move. In one of the clips you can see his powers.

Bryan Fuller and Bryan Singer Team Up for SELLEVISION Show

by Michael Sullivan    Posted: September 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am

Writer/producer Bryan Fuller (“Heroes,” “Pushing Daisies”) and director/producer Bryan Singer (“X-Men,” “The Usual Suspects”) are teaming up with NBC and Mark Bozek, formerly of the Home Shopping Network, to create an hour-long dramedy series of Augusten Burroughs’ “Sellevision.” The novel follows the inner-workings of a fictional home shopping channel, but the series will be less of a satire of HSN and more of a grounded series. More about the show, and whether or not it’s something to be psyched about, after the jump.

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