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DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Ep 1.07: “Marooned” goes to space, poses a major cliffhanger

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 1, Episode 7: “Marooned” Written by Anderson Mackenzie & Phil Klemmer Directed by Gregory Smith Airs Thursdays at 7pm ET on The CW In its seventh episode, Legends of Tomorrow goes where no man has gone the show should have gone in its second or third episode: into the “space” …

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Li’l Battlestar Galactica is Filled with Action, Humor, and Heart

Li’l Battlestar Galactica Written by Art Baltazar and Franco Art by Franco Published by Dynamite Comics After their well-received work on Tiny Titans and Itty Bitty Hellboy, Art Baltazar and Franco join forces to tell another all-ages tale in the Battlestar Galactica universe. Li’l Battlestar Galactica mixes elements of the original 1978 show, like the costumes, design for the Cylons, …

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Montreal Comiccon 2013; Battlestar Galactica Reunion

Battlestar Galactica is so much more than a science fiction television series. Although it may take place in outer space and deal with deadly synthetic replicas, it also beautifully deals with humanity in such a personal way that almost anyone can identify with the story. Five years after the show’s finale, new fans keep emerging, …

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‘Riddick’ is somewhat pulpy fun only when Vin Diesel’s on screen

For a movie about a fearsome convict on the loose, one that’s the third entry in a series about said convict, and one that’s produced by the actor playing said convict, Riddick is awfully shy about letting its title character show up on screen as much as might be desired.

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‘Blood & Chrome’ is the ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Prequel Fans Were Waiting For

When the most recent incarnation of Battlestar Galactica (BSG) ended in 2009 I found myself scurrying to find a replacement series of equal space operatic caliber. I found nothing, falling on Fringe to provide what little sci-fi greatness my TV could muster. I clung to the notion that a BSG prequel was in production, but …

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Not Your Average Heroines: TV’s Top 9 Warrior Women

With The Hunger Games a box office hit and the highly anticipated second season of Game of Thrones only a week away, it’s a good time to be a fan of powerful female characters. There are plenty of strong women on television (though, it feels important to add, still far fewer than strong men), and …

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Finishing the Disc: Six Great Series to Marathon

Most people watch TV passively, as a way to wind down their day or relax with their family. Then there are TV fans, who sit forward in their seats, eager to be challenged and inspired as well as entertained by their favorite series. In general, whether viewed actively or passively, TV is in its nature …

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Fringe Ep. 4.05, “Novation”: Too much talk bogs down Peter’s much anticipated return

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 5: “Novation” Written by J. R. Orci and Graham Roland Directed by Paul Holahan Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe:  Walter reminisces, Peter LoJacks a shapeshifter, and Olivia experiences déjà vu. The first four episodes of this season have been leading to this point, Peter’s …

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You Want Answers with that Mystery?: The Series-long Arc in Genre TV

Over the years, serialized television has become increasingly more prominent. Condensed-time and arc-based series are the dramatic norm, on cable at least, with the most culturally significant and critically acclaimed series falling into this category. With television viewership dwindling, niche shows are increasingly sustainable, making cult, new-viewer-unfriendly programming less of a risk for struggling networks. …

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10 TV Universes You Would and Wouldn’t Want to Live In

TV is full of shows set in their own universes, worlds different from our own (sometimes slightly, sometimes drastically) that open up new avenues for storytellers to explore. It can be a lot of fun to ponder what it would be like to live in a particular universe, to explore that different world, but would …

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I Say Schedule, You Say Schedule: American Takes on British TV

There is a long tradition in storytelling of remakes, retellings, or in other ways copying someone else’s idea. Television is no exception. This fall season, two new British imports are on the way, Prime Suspect and The X Factor, and several of the most popular returning series originated across the pond as well. America has …

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