Lance Reddick

Seasoned: Matt Reviews THE WIRE – Season 4

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 23rd, 2012 at 7:45 pm

Up until the past 15 years or so, television series were firmly episodic.  Serialized TV (outside of mini-series) risked alienating viewers since it stopped anyone from coming in mid-season.  However, with the rise of DVDs, OnDemand, and digital downloads, serialized TV series have become firmly established.  Some shows still retain an episodic nature, but some series—particularly dramas—have been built around telling one long story over the course of an entire season.  Our new feature, Seasoned, will review a TV series by season rather than by episode.

Hit the jump for my review of the fourth season of The Wire.  Click on the corresponding links for my reviews of Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3.

Production Wraps on Danny DeVito’s Untitled Apocalyptic Thriller, Starring William Fichtner

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 11th, 2012 at 1:59 pm

It was announced today that production has wrapped on an apocalyptic thriller directed by Danny DeVito.  The currently untitled project stars William Fichtner (Black Hawk Down), Lance Reddick (Fringe), and Constance Zimmerman (Entourage) as three strangers who must band together in an apocalyptic environment.  The logline is as follows:

The film revolves around a wounded cop, a wounded murderer and a sultry nurse. The three are thrust together, as war rages outside the only possible safe house, an abandoned City Hospital. With no doctors and only a few poor decrepit souls as witnesses, it becomes a rats’ maze as the antagonistic trio get separated, and we find out the real reason they are there.

Rights to the pic will be shopped at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.  Directing-wise, DeVito has been behind the camera on such varied fare as Matilda, Death to Smoochy, and Throw Momma from the Train.  Hit the jump to read the full press release regarding his latest effort.

Seasoned: Matt Reviews THE WIRE – Season 3

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 4th, 2012 at 11:29 am

Up until the past 15 years or so, television series were firmly episodic.  Serialized TV (outside of mini-series) risked alienating viewers since it stopped anyone from coming in mid-season.  However, with the rise of DVDs, OnDemand, and digital downloads, serialized TV series have become firmly established.  Some shows still retain an episodic nature, but some series—particularly dramas—have been built around telling one long story over the course of an entire season.  Our new feature, Seasoned, will review a TV series by season rather than by episode.

Hit the jump for my review of the third season of The Wire; here are my reviews for season one and season two.

Seasoned: Matt Reviews THE WIRE – Season 1

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 18th, 2012 at 3:01 pm

Up until the past 15 years or so, television series were firmly episodic.  Serialized TV (outside of mini-series) risked alienating viewers since it stopped anyone from coming in mid-season.  However, with the rise of DVDs, OnDemand, and digital downloads, serialized TV series have become firmly established.  Some shows still retain an episodic nature, but some series—particularly dramas—have been built around telling one long story over the course of an entire season.  Our new feature, Seasoned, will review a TV series by season rather than by episode.

And we couldn’t think of a better kick-off to this feature than HBO’s The Wire.  Hit the jump for my review of the groundbreaking drama’s first season.

Comic-Con 2011: FRINGE Panel Recap; Watch the Peter Bishop “Auditions” Featuring Zachary Quinto, Michael Emerson and Damon Lindleof!

by Tommy Cook    Posted: July 24th, 2011 at 11:16 am

The Fringe Panel opened with what appeared to be an ordinary ol’ boring sizzle reel. Events from the previous season played out across the screen: the battle between two universes, Olivia trapped on the “other side”, Broyles barking out orders, Walter attempting to save the day, Astrid assisting… all the characters given a moment or two (Lincoln Lee, Nina Sharp, Charlie Francis) everyone except the male lead of the show. Peter Bishop was nowhere to be found. His de-existence branching out to  the very marketing of the show. What happened to Peter? How will he be brought back into existence (i.e. on the show)? Can he be? For the answers to these questions, hit the jump.

Exclusive: Lance Reddick Talks FRINGE at the 2011 Saturn Awards

by Hunter Daniels    Posted: June 24th, 2011 at 1:11 am

While covering the red carpet for the 37^th annual Saturn Awards we were lucky enough to speak to Lance Reddick about the upcoming fourth season of Fringe.  Though he remained tightlipped on the specifics of the next season, Reddick gave us a few tidbits about his character arc subsequent to his doppelganger’s demise, the show’s move away from a monster-of-the-week format, what attracts him most to his character and more.  Hit the jump to watch.

Casting Call: Miles Teller Is 21 AND OVER; Rosie Perez and Lance Reddick Join STILL I RISE

by Jason Barr    Posted: May 26th, 2011 at 4:22 pm

We have a few bits of casting news to bring your way this evening. First up, Miles Teller (Rabbit Hole and the upcoming Footloose remake) has signed on to star in Relativity Media’s R-rated comedy 21 and Over. A couple of weeks ago, we reported that the up-and-coming actor was in talks to star in the film which will act as the directoral debut of The Hangover scribes Scott Moore and Jon Lucas. At that time, it was believed that Teller would play one of two childhood friends who get their straight-laced buddy trashed on his 21st birthday, a night that just so happens to be the day before his all important medical school interview. While the studio’s release doesn’t make specific mention, I suppose it could be safe to assume that Teller will in fact take on that role.

Next, Rosie Perez (White Men Can’t Jump) and Lance Reddick (Fringe) have signed on to director Daniel Barnz’s (Beastly) drama Still I Rise. The pair will join a cast that already includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter, Viola Davis, and Oscar Isaac. As for their respective roles, Variety reports that Perez will play a former teacher who now heads up a school board whereas Reddick will make a turn as Davis’ husband who also happens to be a teacher. Set in Pittsburgh, Still I Rise tells the story of two mothers (Gyllenhaal and Davis) who join forces to transform an inner-city public school. The film is currently eyeing a 2012 release.

Fantastic Movie-Style Trailer for Season Finale of FRINGE

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: May 2nd, 2011 at 11:59 am

The regular TV season is winding down, and it looks like Fox’s death-defiant sci-fi series Fringe is really going to deliver in their season finale. Fox has just released an epic new movie-style trailer for the finale, and it’s pretty crazy. I can’t imagine where this series is going, but I’m glad that a fourth season has already been greenlit so we can see what’s in store down the road. Rather than take up anymore of your time, I’ll just let this fantastic trailer speak for itself.  Check it out after the jump.

FRINGE Season Two Blu-ray Review

by Scott Wampler    Posted: October 12th, 2010 at 1:25 pm

After almost giving up  on JJ Abrams’ Fringe after a borderline-mundane first season, I sat down with season two of the series to see if it had improved.  There wasn’t anything wrong with season one, per se, it just didn’t make me feel like I was missing out on much when I didn’t bother DVR’ing season two.  I’m happy to report, then, that not only does Fringe improve in season two, it nearly becomes a completely different show.  Full review’s after the jump, folks.

Anna Torv Exclusive Video Interview FRINGE

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 11:53 am

At last week’s Saturn Awards (yes, I’m still posting interviews from the event), I got to speak with Anna Torv on the red carpet before the show.  As one of the stars of the great FOX show, Fringe, we talked about what happened last season, what does she know about next season, Comic-Con, HBO’s The Pacific,  and Lance Reddick.  Hit the jump to watch the interview.

Exclusive: Lance Reddick on FRINGE and THE WIRE

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: June 30th, 2010 at 10:56 pm

While I’m extremely fortunate as I get to interview a lot of actors, that doesn’t mean I’m a huge fan of everyone I speak with.  Sometimes you talk to people because it’s your job.  But when I saw Lance Reddick walking down the red carpet at last week’s Saturn Awards, my reporter hat got put away and I spoke to him as a fanboy.  If you’ve ever seen his work on David Simon’s amazing show The Wire, I’m sure you feel like I do about his awesome work on the show.

Of course with Reddick currently on one of my favorite shows, Fringe, we spent most of the time talking about what happened last season and what’s coming up this season.  He also told me he’s coming to Comic-Con for the first time next month and how he has a music CD coming out soon.  Hit the jump to watch the interview and make sure to buy The Wire if you’ve never seen it as it’s one of the best TV shows I’ve ever seen.

FRINGE Gets a Third Season

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 6th, 2010 at 1:59 pm

If you’re a fan of Fringe, you’ll be happy to know Fox has picked it up for a third season.  EW is reporting the news and I can confirm it.  While the show doesn’t get huge numbers on Thursday nights (about 7.6 million viewers), it’s an extremely competitive night on TV and the show has managed to hold its own.  Also, it does well in the all-important 18-49 demographic and when you factor in DVR numbers.

As a big fan of the show, I’m glad it’s coming back.  I’m also happy for the early renewal as it gives executive producers Jeff Pinkner,  J.H. Wyman, Bryan Burk and J.J. Abrams time to write a great season finale.  Fringe also stars Anna Torv (Olivia Dunham), Joshua Jackson (Peter Bishop), John Noble (Walter Bishop), Lance Reddick (Phillip Broyles) and Jasika Nicole (Astrid Farnsworth).

FRINGE Season One Blu-Ray Review

by Nico    Posted: September 8th, 2009 at 4:42 pm

A dashing eccentric man with swagger and charm.  A buttoned-down female agent.  Sound familiar?  Let’s face it, it’s a formula that works in science fiction television and Fringe employs it wonderfully.  But can this series fill the void left in our hearts from our long-departed X-Files?  In a word: yes.  More after the jump.

DVD Cover Art and Info on FRINGE: The Complete First Season

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: May 28th, 2009 at 10:02 am

Warner Home Video has just announced the DVD/Blu-ray info on “Fringe: The Complete First Season”. While we rarely post DVD cover art and info anymore, since this was one of my favorite shows of last season, I’m going to give it some love.

Remember that one season of “The X-Files” that was really great…that’s “Fringe” every week. While the pilot was mediocre, every subsequent episode got better and better and the show ended with a fantastic finale. All I can say is…I really recommend giving “Fringe” a chance.

So if I’ve peaked your interest, after the jump is all the info on the DVD and Blu-ray plus cover art. Take a look.

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