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‘Dollhouse’ Gets a Second Season

Posted on May 15, 2009

What better way to fill that Friday night void now that Dollhouse‘s first season has ended? Oh, how about news that Fox has picked up the show for a second season?

According to the LA Times, the network won’t make the announcement officially until upfronts on Monday, but several close sources to the show are saying that we can look forward to another season of Eliza Dushku in skimpy outfits. No word yet on whether the illustrious 13th episode, starring star of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog and fellow twitter-addict Felicia Day, will get any airtime, but it will definitely be available on the DVD — which is due out July 28.

It’s true, we can even admit that we were a bit worried about a second season after the poor ratings of the finale (among other episodes), but we here at The Flickcast are more than happy that Fox is giving Joss Whedon and his gang another chance.

This means that along with Fringe and Lie to Me, which have both been renewed for another season, Fox seems to be breaking the trend of ending shows prematurely, and it only took a few dozen casualties and thousands of irate fans.

Great job, Fox! Now how about some love for Sarah Connor?

Jessica Biel as ‘Wonder Woman’?

Posted on May 15, 2009

jessica_bielOver the years there’s been quite a few films adapted from the pages of comics such as Batman, Superman, the X-Men, the Hulk, Spider-Man and Iron Man. But with all of these films and with quite a few more coming up, there’s never been a live-action Wonder Woman movie — at least so far.

With all the rumors and false starts in the last few years concerning the live-action Wonder Woman, its sometimes difficult to discern fact from rumor, with many bits of info and discussions sparking a great deal of controversy among fanboys and girls. One of the biggest points of contention when talking about a Wonder Woman movie is, of course, who will play the Amazon heroine.

Lots of names have been bandied about previously and now, according to MTV’s Splashpage, we can add one back to the list of potentials: Jessica Biel. During an interview with MTV promoting another film, Biel was asked about Wonder Woman and if she would consider the role after reportedly passing on it in 2007. Her response?

“If Wonder Woman had the right script and it was really powerful and emotional and interesting, I would be into that kind of thing,” said Biel in the interview. “I feel that sometimes the character development gets thrown to the wayside in those movies, and I’m really interested in that kind of thing,” she said.

“So if both the elements could be there—the physicality and a real developed character, whether it’s a Wonder Woman thing or a Justice League thing—I’m open to it,” she concluded.

Well, there you have it. Are you listening Warner Bros.?

Video Friday: ’24 Meets The Office’

Posted on May 15, 2009

As it happens to be Friday and, for some reason, we like the sound of the words Video Friday here at The Flickcast, we’re going to try and start a tradition here and post a funny, weird, interesting or otherwise entertaining video each week on, you guessed it, Friday. To start us off this week, here’s a video that combines two of our favorite shows, The Office and 24, into one funny show where almost anything can happen.

Sure, maybe the video’s producers could have taken the idea a bit farther and done more with it, but we should at least give them credit for trying. Most people just like to talk or criticize others for what they do wrong. At least these guys tried to do something — and mostly succeded. Enjoy.

New ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ TV Spot Hits the ‘Net

Posted on May 15, 2009

harry_potter_hermioneHere it is, a brand new TV spot for the most recent film featuring J.K. Rowling’s teen wizards Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Previously, we brought you some other cool TV interviews with the cast and crew.

Now, courtesy of the folks at Trailer Addict, this new spot features even more of your favorite Harry Potter characters including Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, Snape and, of course, Harry himself. It also highlight even more that as this series develops it becomes less and less a story only children or tweens can enjoy and more a story, and a movie, for all ages that even has something for adults.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hits theaters on July 15th. Meantime, enjoy this new spot after the jump.

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Why ‘Dollhouse’ Struggles and ‘Fringe’ Soars

Posted on May 15, 2009

anna_torv_eliza_dushkuIts no secret we’re fans of Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse here at The Flickcast. Its a great show full of interesting possiblities, good performances and a unique premise. Sadly, it doesnt seem to be doing so well in the ratings and it probably won’t get another season. We’re also huge fans of another show on Fox called Fringe, which is doing very well and already has a commitment for another season.

Both shows are basically one form of Sci-Fi or another and deal with similar issues, themes and feature attractive casts of people springing into action each week to take on whatever antagonist happens to be in their way. And, both shows were created and produced by two of the biggest names in the geeky sci-fi genre world these days: Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams. But if they are so similar in so many ways and have the geek pedigree from two of the world’s most popular creators, why is one doing so well and one seem to be failing?

That’s an interesting question and fortunately writer Nathan Alderman at The Incomparable has taken the time to analyze it and provide what I consider some very good reasoning for why Fringe is doing well and Dollhouse isn’t. Some of the reasons Alderman cites are that Fringe has clear-cut good and evil characters, the fact that Fringe is a sci-fi show with a touch of philosophy while Dollhouse is a show that tries to make you think while also throwing in some action and the fact that audiences generally consider themselves underdogs but identify and want to watch a show where the protagonists are not.

Its a great read and worth checking out, especially if you’re a fan of these shows.

The Pull List Comic Reviews: ‘Dark Reign: Young Avengers’, ‘G.I. Joe: Cobra’, and more!

Posted on May 15, 2009

This is part two of this week’s Pull List, check out yesterday’s reviews here.

Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1 – Marvel – $3.99
Score: 8.0
Under the cover headline “They’re exactly what you think”  stands a team of unknowns in the same pose as the Young Avengers on their first cover. In the opening pages the reader is introduced to this new cast of characters who introduce themselves to a group of liquor store robbers as the “Young Avengers”. The rag-tag group is made up of Coat of Arms (sword wielding artist who had brought the team together), Enchantress (not the classic Thor villain, but with similar powers), Egghead (a robot), Big Zero (a size changer with a bad attitude), Executioner (a weapons expert) and Melter (the team leader whose name is fairly self explanatory for his powers).

Originally announced as Norman Osborn’s own team of Young Avengers, this issue shows that the team actually has no affiliation with the former Green Goblin but instead came together in an effort to be heroes similar to the way the original Young Avengers had done. Their methods however quickly come into question as their “success” isn’t gained in the way any hero would have done.  This brings about what looks to be the theme of the issue, and hopefully the rest of the series, of “what makes a hero a hero?” Seen in actions of the characters, flashbacks and conversation between Melter and Coat of Arms, this seemingly simple question is one that is actually very hard to answer.  Even Melter, the one who is so in tuned with what his idea of what makes a hero and his desire to be one must question his own place on the team as the issue plays out.

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‘Reaper’ May be Back from the Dead in Syndication

Posted on May 15, 2009

reaper_castEven though its not on Matt Raub’s list (at least I don’t think it is), Reaper is one of those shows you’re not watching, but probably should be. The story of a boy who collects souls for his father Satan and sends them back to hell with the help of his two bumbling pals hasn’t exactly been a ratings darling for the somewhat struggling CW network. Sadly, given its ratings, it seemed cancillation and oblivion was the likely scenario for the show. Not so, according to an article over at The Hollywood Reporter.

According to the article, sources say show producer ABC Studios is in talks with CW affiliate stations about continuing Reaper as a syndicated series on Sunday night — seeing as how the CW recently gave Sunday back to its affiliates and they need programming besides local car commercials and reruns of Jerico. Another possible scenario is for the show to continue on cable. However, both of these are considered longshots mostly due to the cost of producing the show for cable or syndication and to series co-star Tyler Labine’s new Fox comedy series Sons of Tuscon, which was recently picked up by Fox. 

To be honest, Reaper was an interesting and intriguing show with a good cast when it first started but, for whatever reason, lost me half way through this season. Perhaps the show could find its stride once again if given a new lease on life in syndication or on cable? Or, maybe its time to just let the show die a dignified death like so many other quality shows these days that can’t seem to find an audience.

‘Fright Night’ Remake in the Works?

Posted on May 14, 2009

fright_night_posterWe shouldn’t really be surprised about any remakes or reboots these days. With the new Star Trek out recently and reboots of films like Predator and Dune in the works, its just a matter of time before someone dusts off another old project ripe for an update. In this case, according to an article at The Hollywood Reporter, that project is the 1985 horror “classic” Fright Night — which Dreamworks has the rights to and is currently in the process of developing an updated version.

In case you’re not familiar with the original horror-comedy film written and directed by Tom Holland and featuring Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale and Roddy McDowall, it concerns a teenager who discovers that his neighbors are vampires. Then, once he realizes that they are, with the help of his girlfriend and a washed-up horror TV show host, he has to destroy the vampires before they take over the town.

According to the article, no writer has been hired but the updated version will keep the comedy-horror tone while modernizing the visual and make-up effects. In the scope of things, I guess its a good thing Dreamworks is taking this on. If a remake or reboot has to be made, it seems like that studio could probably do it justice. At the moment, no other information about the Fright Night remake is available. But when there is, we’ll bring it to you.

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