New Year’s Day Mega Movie Marathon
December 31, 2009 by Chandra
It’s almost a new year and a new decade, and TNT plans to inaugurate both with an all-day movie marathon on Friday, January 1, 2010.
Even better, the first six flicks in the nine-movie extravaganza will air with limited commercials, which will make them about ten minutes shorter than the two-hour broadcast television norm.
Wanna Meet ‘Southland’ Star Michael Cudlitz?
December 29, 2009 by Chandra
Have you always wanted to meet Southland star Michael Cudlitz but just never had the opportunity? If so, you’ve finally got a chance coming up in 2010, provided you can make it to the Chicago area during the chilly month of January.
On January 6, the Standoff and Band of Brothers veteran, who currently plays police officer John Cooper on the NBC import, will visit the Windy City to attend an exclusive Q&A session and screening party for the crime drama, which will feature a previously unaired episode.
Catch Up on ‘Leverage’ Season Two
December 28, 2009 by Chandra
The current second season of Leverage returns on Wednesday, January 13, at 10pm ET, with six fresh episodes. Before then, however, fans might want to refresh their memory by reviewing what happened during the previous nine episodes.
Thank goodness TNT has come to the rescue with another one of those handy recap videos that helps you remember all of the most important points in just a few minutes.
Christmas 2009 TNT Marathons
December 24, 2009 by Chandra
Happy holidays, TNT fans. Tomorrow is Christmas Day, which means TNT has more marathons in store for viewers.
This year, the network will present an eight-hour Bones-fest from 12pm to 8pm ET, followed by all three two-hour flicks in Noah Wyle’s The Librarian series from 8pm to 2am on December 26.
Raising the Bar: Series Finale Marathon Spoilers
December 23, 2009 by Chandra
As hard as it surely is for fans to believe, Raising the Bar will be no more following tomorrow’s Christmas Eve series-finale marathon.
Yet, before saying one last goodbye, viewers will get to see the final three episodes in the ensemble legal drama’s ill-fated sophomore season: “Maybe, Baby,” “O! Say Can You Pee,” and “Happy Ending.”
Men of a Certain Age: ‘The New Guy’ Preview
December 22, 2009 by Chandra
The guys get in the giving mood during the fresh December 28 episode of Men of a Certain Age called “The New Guy.”
While attending a charity event held at their children’s mutual school, Owen and his wife Melissa (Lisa Gay Hamilton, The Practice) hang out with Joe’s ex-wife Sonia (Vanished’s Penelope Ann Miller) and her new boyfriend Harold.
The Closer: ‘Dead Man’s Hand’ Advance Review
December 21, 2009 by Chandra
It’s almost time for The Closer’s December 21 fifth-season finale “Dead Man’s Hand,” so continue reading for a brief advance review, courtesy of the advance copy of the episode that TNT was kind enough to send me a while ago.
As noted previously, the finale features the return of Battlestar Galactica alumna and two-time Academy Award nominee Mary McDonnell (pictured above at left), who plays Captain Sharon Raydor. Moreover, the episode was directed by none other than series creator James Duff.
It’s Time to Celebrate ‘Christmas in Washington’
December 20, 2009 by Chandra
Tonight, December 20, is the night that TNT presents its annual year-end holiday special Christmas in Washington, which is hosted this year by new late-night talk king George Lopez of TBS’ Lopez Tonight.
Featured during the network’s eleventh broadcast of the event are Grammy-winning artists Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas, and Usher. So, if you wish, tune in at 8pm ET to enjoy the show with U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, who will both be present in the audience.
The Closer: ‘Dead Man’s Hand’ Photos
December 19, 2009 by Chandra
Bummer! Viewers are just two days away from the December 21 fifth-season finale of The Closer, which is called “Dead Man’s Hand.”
As previously reported, the episode will feature the welcome return of guest star Mary McDonnell, who originated the role of Brenda’s on-the-job rival Captain Sharon Raydor. Continue reading to preview the finale in a few spoiler photos that feature McDonnell alongside series star Kyra Sedgwick.
Southland: The Overview and The Preview
December 18, 2009 by Chandra
TNT has just released a couple more new videos for the highly anticipated NBC import Southland, which makes its network premiere on Tuesday, January 12, at 10pm ET.
The first clip is a 2½-minute preview montage featuring assorted scenes from the series, mixed with brief shots of series regulars Michael Cudlitz (John Cooper), Regina King (Lydia Adams), and Benjamin McKenzie (Ben Sherman), who provide a little context and insight into the show.