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Fringe: S110 Safe & Sanctuary: S107 Edward

21 November 2008: NBC has released the images for the upcoming Sanctuary episode Edward and FOX has released images relating to the Fringe episode Safe, The Happy Place Forums has posted the pics and a few other details in the shows respective Sheds.

Fringe used to air on the Nine Network

The Sarah Jane Adventures, Season 3

19 November 2008: The Doctor Who spinoff series The Sarah Jane Adventures doesn't air on free tv or the national broadcaster in Australia but it is coming into the country via illegal downloads by the bucketful.

Fans of the series will be delighted to know that the lead caster in the fantasy show, Elisabeth Sladen, one time companion of The Doctor, when asked in an interview "Will there be a third series of the show?", responded, "They’re writing it now, I believe. I’m very proud of the show, it’ll be lovely to do another series. And it’d be really lovely for the children – not ‘the children’, I mean ‘my co-stars’! Danny [Daniel Anthony who plays Clyde] is 21 now and Anjli [Anjli Mohindra who plays Rani] is 18!"

To read the full interview please go over to The Sarah Jane Adventures Yacking Shed at The Happy Place Forums.

Sci Fi's "Sanctuary" a true Web-to-TV pioneer

19 November 2008: LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A milestone was reached last week in the crossover from Internet to TV when Sci Fi Channel gave an early second-season pickup to "Sanctuary," making it the first TV show based on an online series to accomplish the feat.

With YouTube making it easy for anyone with a video camera to get noticed, the Web was anointed as the perfect breeding ground for TV talent. But crossing that talent (and their product) over to TV has proved tricky.

There has been a slew of deals, including CBS lining up "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star to adapt the hit online series "We Need Girlfriends" as a TV series, and NBC pacting with viral video stars Luke Barats and Joe Bereta. But not much has come of any of them.

A lot has been made of the quick demise of "quarterlife," whose made-for-Web episodes were stitched together into hourlong TV episodes that briefly aired on NBC. Read more over at The Happy Place Forums Amanda Tapping Sanctuary Shed

Supernatural: Off TEN's Sked For The Silly Season

19 November 2008: Flicking through the local telly book (<< those folks supply it) yesterday we noted Supernatural is about to go missing, we 'phoned the TEN Network this morning searching for answers, they told us it has been removed for the silly season, y'know that time of the year when the unworkable, flawed and free tv network owned AusTam ratings system tells us we don't watch the box during the Christian Festive season.

One wonders what the peoples of other Faiths think when the same respect is not shown to their Festive seasons

The Aussie "we don't watch the box" period starts in November and finishes sometime late January or early February. Makes one wonder why folks folk out big bucks for high Definition TV sets. As an aside The CW is also removing it from the sked over there in them there United States too fro 20NOV to 29JAN09

Luckily, there's more than one way to skin a Supernatural cat, there are two episodes outsatnding and in the mix for viewing, they are;

S409 I Know What You Did Last Summer: SAM AND DEAN MEET ANNA, A GIRL WHO CAN HEAR THE ANGELS Ruby (guest star Genevieve Cortese) tells Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) that a powerful demon named Alastair (guest star Mark Rolston) is searching for a girl named Anna (guest star Julie McNiven) who can hear the angels' conversations. The three set out to find Anna but once they do, Alastair attacks them and Ruby escapes with the girl. Believing they were set up, Dean lashes out at Sam for trusting Ruby, so Sam tells him what happened during those months Dean was in Hell and how Ruby saved his life. Castiel (guest star Misha Collins) and Uriel (guest star Robert Wisdom) return and demand to be taken to Anna but not for the reason Dean thinks, and;

410 Angels and Demons: ANGELS VS DEMONS Anna remembers her past and Sam and Dean finally understand why Castiel and Uriel want her dead. However, they disagree with the angels' orders and try to help Anna restore an important part of her past so she can be saved. Meanwhile, Alastair and his demons continue to close in on Anna and the brothers

For more Supernatural stuff wander over to The Happy Place Forums Supernatural Season 4 Shed

The Simpsons: 2008: The Burns and the Bees

16 November 2008: FOX has released a press release with the details of The Simpsons episode The Burns and the Bees: LISA TRIES TO SAVE THE ENDANGERED SPRINGFIELD BEE POPULATION FROM MR. BURNS AND HIS NEW SPORTS ARENA ON THE SIMPSONS

Mark Cuban (Owner, Dallas Mavericks), Marv Albert (Award-Winning Sportscaster) and Jeff Bezos (Founder, Amazon.com) Make Guest Voice Appearances

During the annual billionaires’ retreat, Mr. Burns wins the Boston Celtics in a casual game of poker. While hosting the season opener in Springfield, Mr. Burns witnesses the antics of Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban (guest voice as himself). Fascinated with his behavior, Mr. Burns decides to emulate Cuban’s over-the-top crowd pleasing stunts in order to win over the hearts of Springfield’s basketball fans. In the midst of his failing endeavor, Mr. Burns decides that the best way to win over the fans is to build a brand new, state-of-the-art sports arena.

Unfortunately, the last remaining bee colony in Springfield is located on the proposed stadium site, and Lisa is single-handedly spearheading a movement to protect them. As Lisa fights for a safe haven for the bees, Homer attempts to help the quickly diminishing bee population by mating the Springfield bees with Africanized bees, creating a buzzworthy fiasco in The Burns and the Bees episode of THE SIMPSONS airing on Australia's TEN and TEN HD in the future, TEN currently airs repeats of the long running animated series

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson; Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson; Hank Azaria as Moe; Harry Shearer as Skinner; Pamela Haden as Milhouse; Tress MacNeille as Dolph

Guest Voice Cast: Mark Cuban as himself; Marv Albert as himself; Jeff Bezos as himself

Discuss this episode at The Simpsons and Futurama Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

Supernatural: S410 Heaven & Hell

15 November 2008: US TV network The CW has released synopsis, cast and crew info for the Supernatural episode Heaven and Hell

Ne Multus: Anna (guest star Julie McNiven) remembers her past and Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) finally understand why Castiel (guest star Misha Collins) and Uriel (guest star Robert Wisdom) want her dead.

However, they disagree with the angels' orders and try to help Anna restore an important part of her past so she can be saved.

Meanwhile, Alastair (guest star Mark Rolston) and his demons continue to close in on Anna and the brothers.

J. Miller Tobin directed the episode written by Eric Kripke. To discuss this ep and have a vote after it airs please go to The Supernatural Season 4 Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

Heaven & Hell will likely air on TEN and TEN HD on 2 December 2008 at 2130 (930pm), but can never be sure.

Sanctuary Season 2 Gets a Greenlight

13 November 2008: The US Network SciFi Channel has picked up Sanctuary for a second season with production expected to start in Vancouver Canada "early next year for a 2009 premiere"

"Sci Fi will continue to trail blaze the television landscape by further exploring the many worlds of Sanctuary through its unique green screen environments," said Mark Stern, Executive Vice President of Original Programming at Sci Fi. "Technology and great storytelling makes Sanctuary a fantastic addition to Sci Fi's 2009 lineup." Read more >>

Pictured, from left: Christopher Heyerhahl, Amanda Tapping, Emilie Ullrep and Robin Dunne

Smallville: 810 Bride

14 November 2008: The Happy Place Forums has posted sixteen lo-res images released by The CW and Warner Bros for the Smallville episode Bride.

The episode sees the return of Kristen Kruek (Lana Lang) who left the series as a permanent member at the end season seven.

Ne Multus: Chloe (Alison Mack) is excited that she's marrying Jimmy (Aaron Ashmore) but is worried that Davis (Sam Witwer) will stop the wedding. "Meanwhile, Oliver (Justin Hartley) tells Clark (Tom Welling) he thinks he's discovered where Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) is hiding and takes off to Cuba to confront him.

To find out more about Bride please go to The Smallville Season 8 Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

Smallville airs on the TEN HD Network but is currently off air

Pictured: Kristen Kruek as Lana Lang on Smallville

The Simpsons to get a clue in the NY Times Crossword

13 November 2008: In a press release just issued by FOX it has been announced that “THE SIMPSONS” [are] TO BE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 To find out more please go to The Simpsons and Futurama Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

The Simpsons airs on TEN and TEN HD networks daily, sadly only old eps are are being broadcast

Futurama Returns to TEN

09 November 2008: Network TEN has announced the very popular animated scifi series Futurama will return to the network on Wednesday 12 November 2008 at the 1930 - 2030 timeslot with "brand new episodes".

Although TEN hasn't announced what the "brand new episodes" are, we speculate the new episodes will be from the second of four direct to DVD Futurama flicks being made by FOX The Beast with a Million Backs

Synopsis: "In Futurama's latest and most tentacle-packed epic, space itself rips open, revealing a gateway to another universe. But what lies beyond? Horror? Love? Or maybe both, if it happens to contain a repulsive, planet-sized monster with romantic intentions! Nothing less than the fate of human and robot-kind is at stake as the Futurama crew takes on The Beast With A Billion Backs."

To discuss the Futurama good fortune for fans please go to the The Simpsons and Futurama Shed at The Happy Place Forums

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The Simpsons: S2007 Mypods and Boomsticks

08 November 2008: FOX has release info relating to the season 20 episode Mypods and Broomsticks, "HOMER SUSPECTS BART’S NEW FRIEND OF ORCHESTRATING A TERRORIST PLOT ON THE SIMPSONS.

"The Simpson family takes a trip to the Mapple Store at the Springfield Mall where Lisa get her very own Mypod, and Bart interrupts an announcement from Steve Mobbs with his own voiceover, causing pandemonium to break loose in the store.

"On his way home from the mall, Bart narrowly escapes punishment and befriends a Muslim boy named Bashir.

"Homer becomes suspicious of Bart’s new friend and invites Bashir, his mother (guest voice Shohreh Aghdashloo) and his father over for dinner so he can investigate their supposed anti-American sentiments.

"Having already offended Bashir and his family at dinner, Homer goes to their home to apologize, but he instead snoops around their house, a la Jack Bauer, and uncovers what he believes to be a terrorist plot to blow up the Springfield Mall.

"The race is on as Homer tries to warn the residents of Springfield about the impending disaster in the Mypods and Boomsticks episode of THE SIMPSONS." Source: FOX

The Simpson airs on the TEN Network nightly at 1800hrs

Legend of the Seeker: S104 Bounty

08 November 2008: Disney ABC Domestic Television has released the synopsis for the season one episode Bounty (S104) from Legend of the Seeker. The plotline goes, "Denfir, a bounty hunter, pays a visit to Sebastian, the cartographer, because he needs a map that can track Richard. While Richard, Kahlan and Zedd are unsuccessfully trying to catch a rabbit, Denfir and his henchmen capture them in some snares that leave them hanging upside down".

To find out more about Legend of the Seeker, a series that boast another Aussie in it, please go over the The Happy Place Forums Legend of the Seeker Shed.

BBC's Six Part Drama Being Human: Cast Named

05 November 2008: Being Human follows the lives of the twenty-somethings and their secret double-lives: as a werewolf, vampire and ghost.

Russell Tovey (Little Dorrit, Doctor Who, The History Boys), Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush, Doctor Who, Kiss of Death) and Aidan Turner (The Clinic) have been announced to star as flatmates trying to live normal lives despite very unusual afflictions in Being Human, a witty, sexy and thrilling six- part drama by Touchpaper Television for BBC Three.

To read more and comment please go to The Happy Place Forums Being Human Shed

Pictured: Russel Tovey

Sanctuary: S106 The Five

04 November 2008: The Happy Place Forums has posted five newly released images from the NBC horror series Sanctuary episode, The Five, also posted is the synopsis and cast.

Briefly: When Magnus encounters an old acquaintance in Rome, he tells her that the Cabal is planning to seek revenge on her for the events of Fata Morgana.

All can be viewed in The Amanda Tapping Sanctuary Shed

Supernatural: TEN HD 03NOV08 2130hrs!

03 November 2008: On TEN's Supernatural tonight Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the mysterious deaths of several men who apparently dropped dead of fright. They visit one of the victims in the morgue, and Dean becomes infected with the illness which starts as a general anxiety on the episode Yellow Fever (S406). Source: The CW

Cast: Jared is Sam, Jensen is Dean, Jim Beaver is Bobby

To talk about Yellow Fever please go to The Supernatural Season 4 Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

Pictured: Jared Padalecki hamming it up on the Yellow Fever set

Smallville: S810 Bride

02 November 2008: The synopsis, cast and guest cast for the Smallville episode Bride has been released by The CW, long time Smallville alumnus Kristen Kruek is back as Lana Lang in this episode.

Ms Kruek along with Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luther) left the series at the end of Season Seven but signed onto S8 to do a couple of eps each.

Ne Multus: "Oliver tells Clark he thinks he's discovered where Lex is hiding and takes off to Cuba to confront him. However, when he arrives, Oliver is shocked to find Lana instead."

For more about the wonders of Smallville choof over to The Smallville Season 8 Shed at The Happy Place Forums

Sanctuary: S106 Nubbins

01 November 2008: US SciFi Channel has released four images from the the Sanctuary episode Nubbins. They have been posted over at The Happy Place forums along with a description of the episode, cast, crew and trivia, please follow the Sanctuary link above

The cast of Sanctuary: Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne, Emilie Ullrep, Christopher Heyerdahl and Ryan Robbins

Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus on Sanctuary

Supernatural & Smallville Raise The Numbers in the US

01 November 2008: “SMALLVILLE” AND “SUPERNATURAL” ON THE RISE, PERFORMING AT OR NEAR SEASON HIGHS, SMALLVILLE Matches Season Highs in Key Demos, SUPERNATURAL Scores Second Best Performance of the Season

On First Night of Nov. 2008 Sweep, SMALLVILLE and SUPERNATURAL Combine for Year-to-Year Growth on Thursday

October 31, 2008 (Burbank, CA) - The CW’s Thursday combination of SMALLVILLE and SUPERNATURAL were on the rise last night, as both series climbed to deliver ratings that were at or near season highs, according to Live Plus Same Day Nielsen ratings for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

SMALLVILLE matched its season highs in adults 18-34 (1.8/6), men 18-34 (2.2/7), men 18-49 (2.1/6) and total viewers (4.3mil). SMALLVILLE improved over last week’s telecast by 6% in adults 18-34, 10% in men 18-34, 11% in men 18-49 and 4% in viewers.

SUPERNATURAL climbed to its best performance in adults 18-34 (1.4/4), adults 18-49 (1.5/4) and total viewers (3.6mil) since its season premiere (9/18/08). SUPERNATURAL grew week-to-week by 17% in adults 18-34, 45% in men 18-34, 15% in adults 18-49, 33% in men 18-49 and 9% in total viewers.

On the first night of the Nov. 2008 Sweep, The CW climbed to its best Thursday of the season in men 18-34 (1.9/6-tie) and second best in adults 18-34 (1.6/5), adults 18-49 (1.6/4) and total viewers (3.9mil). Compared to the first night of the Nov. 2007 Sweep a year ago, The CW is up in adults 18-49, men 18-34, men 18-49 and total viewers. Source TV By The Numbers

Supernatural: I know what you did last summer

31 October 2008 The CW has released the synopsis, cast and a lot of other stuff for Supernatural episode S409 I know what you did last summer

Ne Multus: Bad girl Ruby (guest star Genevieve Cortese) tells good boys Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) that a powerful bad, bad, bad demon named Alastair (guest star Mark Rolston) is searching for a girl named Anna (guest star Julie McNiven) who can hear the angels' conversations.

To find out more about this episode and other Supernatural eps airing on TEN and TEN HD at 2130 Monday, please mosey on over to The Supernatural Season 4 Shed at The Happy Place Forums.

Supernatural: TEN HD 27OCT08 2130hrs!

27 October 2008: It's a trip back in time to the old B&W horror flick genre of the 1930's tonight, when we see Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) investigate several murders at Oktoberfest. The first victim was found with bite marks on her neck, much like a vampire would leave, while the second victim has wounds that look like a werewolf attack.

After a mummy rises from its crypt, Dean determines that a shape-shifter demon is terrorizing the town as iconic monsters from the old Hollywood movies. Source: The CW

Cast: Jared is Sam, Jensen is Dean, Todd Stashwick is Dracula, Melinda Sward is Jamie, Holly Dignard is Lucy, Michael Eklund is Ed Brewer and Stargate SG-1 alumnus Garry Chalk is Sheriff Deitrich.

Supernatural airs on the Australian Networks TEN and TEN HD at 2130 (930pm) Mondays

SGA actor attacked with a glass in Los Angeles

23 November 2008: A 21-year old man who allegedly attacked and injured an actor from the television series “Stargate Atlantis” was charged today with assault with a deadly weapon.

The L.A. County district attorney’s office said Venice resident Dominic Bando argued with actor Jason Momoa on Nov. 15 at a cafe on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood. Bando allegedly struck Momoa in the face with a pint beer glass, which shattered in the actor’s face, said Deputy Dist. Atty. Victoria Pasternack. Momoa needed 140 stitches during reconstructive surgery.

Bando is scheduled to be arraigned Dec. 10, and was released on $30,000 bail. He already was on probation for a March conviction for carrying a loaded firearm, the D.A.'s office said. Momoa, who also appeared in three seasons of Baywatch, plays character Ronon Dex on "Stargate Atlantis. Source Los Angeles Times

To discuss this incident please go to The Happy Place Forums

Pictured: Jason Momoa as Ronon Dex on the SGA last episode Enemy at the Gate

Stargate Atlantis: S516 Brainstorm

17 November 2008: Stargate franchise owner MGM has posted twentyone lo-res images from the Stargate Atlantis season 5 episode Brainstorm, the images can be veiwed at the MGM Stargate Atlantis Remnants photo's page.

The episode features two noted US scientists, Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson playing themselves on the episode. Mr Nye is a mechanical engineer and Mr Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist

Ne Multus: Dr. Keller (Jewel Staite) accompanies Dr. McKay (David Hewlett) to Earth to attend a top secret scientific demonstration by McKay’s former rival. Source: MGM

Pictured: from left, Jewel Staite as Dr Jennifer Keller and David Hewlett as Dr Rodney McKay, note the sign on the awning Carl Binder is an executive producer on the Stargate franchise

Stargate Atlantis S515 Remnants

10 November 2008: MGM has posted fifteen lo-res images from the Stargate Atlantis season 5 episode Remnants, the images can be veiwed at the MGM Stargate Atlantis Remnants photo's page. Atlantis aficionado's should be aware that the images contain spoilers

The storyline for Remnants is, "While Richard Woolsey (Robert Picardo) struggles to keep his position as the leader of Atlantis, and Dr Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) and Dr Radek Zelenka (David Nyk) investigate a mysterious find, Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) is captured by an old enemy with plans to invade the city. Original air date: 14 November 2008 on the US channel SciFi Source: MGM.

To discuss all things Stargate Atlantis please go to our Stargate Atlantis Season 5 Episodes Shed at The Happy Place Forums

Robert Davi as Commander Acastus Kolya on Remnants. "Nobody ever dies on Stargate"

Jewel Staite talks about SGA S5

09 November 2008: Stargate franchise owner MGM has posted a video of Jewel Staite (Ms Staite plays Dr Jennifer Keller on Stargate Atlantis) talking about the final season of Stargate Atlantis please click on the graphic to get to the MGM Stargate Home Page

Stargate Universe, MGM Talks To Rob Cooper

06 November 2008: :Across The Universe
November 5, 2008 (General)

"As fans slowly get over the news that Stargate Atlantis will not be continuing to air for a sixth season, behind the scenes the wheels are beginning to turn on the franchise's third live-action series. Entitled Stargate Universe, the show will follow the fortunes of a group of Stargate Command personnel who unexpectedly find themselves manning an Ancient ship, the Destiny, which is on a mission to the far reaches of the galaxy.

"With the concept green-lit for production, co-creators Robert C. Cooper and Brad Wright are hard at work on fleshing out the series before it goes before the camera. There's tons to do, but Cooper found enough time to give us an update on the exciting progress of Stargate Universe." Read more >>

Stargate Atlantis S514 The Prodigal

05 November 2008: MGM has posted several, OK, a lot of images from the upcoming Stargate Atlantis episode The Prodigal, to view please go here >>

The Prodigal airs on the US SciFi Channel at 2100hrs on Friday 7 November 2008

The series current airs on Australia's SciFi Channel but alas only old eps are shown

David Nykl Interviews Andy Mikita

03 November 2008: MGM has posted a video interview in its official Stargate Page, actor David Nykl chats to Stargate franchise director Andy Mikita

David Nykl (pictured below) plays Czech scientist Dr Radek Zelenka on the scifi series Stargate Atlantis.

SGA: MGM Updates the Behind the Scenes Pics

30 October 2008: There are 187 images in the MGM Stargate Atlantis behind the scenes page, some of them are new. "Which ones?" We hear you ask. A good question that. We don't know, the image numbering used by the MGM image posters is random and not in numerical order.

But all that aside, looking at them all again and again and again is good especially during prime time in Australia when there is nothin' on the telly, to view please go here >>

SGA: S513 Inquisition Behind the Scenes

29 October 2008: Stargate franchise owner MGM has posted a behind the scenes look at the Stargate Atlantis episode Inquisition

"Inquisition, written by Alex Levine, fulfilled a very important part of Stargate Atlantis’ final season. Besides exploring the social evolution of the various human populations in the Pegasus galaxy, it was also designed to be a lower-budget episode than normal. The producers were determined to make the second half of the show’s fifth season as big as possible – which meant creating a few shows that would cost less." Read more >>

Stargate Atlantis: S519 Vegas

28 October 2008: NBC has released the second last batch of images from the final season of Stargate Atlantis episode Vegas

The ep, set in Los Vegas in the US a long way from Vancouver where the eps were made, the storyline goes, "When another body turns up in the desert outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, Detective John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) is called in to investigate. Sheppard is a homicide detective, but the murderer he has to hunt down now is unlike anyone -- or any thing -- he has ever seen. Sheppard tries to dodge a news reporter when he arrives at the crime scene. The reporter suggests that, if this victim is like the others, the city may have a serial killer on its hands."

It is an episode light years away from the good ship Atlantis in the Pegasus Galaxy, to view the pics and join in the chatter head over to The Happy Place Forums' Stargate Atlantis Season 5 Episodes Shed

Chris Judge chats to Stargate Mag

23 October 2008: Christopher Judge played the part of Teal'c on the record breaking smash hit scifi series Stargate SG-1, MGM has posted an extract from an interview Mr Judge did with a Stargate magazine, the magazine started by asking the muscular actor, "Did you have fun promoting Stargate: Continuum, at the San Diego Comic-Con?

"Chris Judge: It’s always crazy down there. The fan enthusiasm and excitement level is wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere there. We went down to the MGM booth to sign. I was actually a minute or two late and I was wondering who this huge line was for. I thought it was for Iron Man or something and it was actually for us. It’s still quite overwhelming.

"Is it like one big family reunion when you all get back together?

Oh definitely. I see Ben Browder all the time because our kids go to school together, and he teaches the little league my son plays in. I probably see Ben more than anyone. Michael Shanks and I get together whenever we are both in Vancouver at the same time. It’s great. We never lose touch. It didn’t end because the show ended."

The rest can be found at the official Stargate site >>

Heroes: S312 Our Father

23 November 2008: On the 19 November we reported NBC had released images from the upcoming Heroes episode Our Father and we posted them over at The Happy Place Forums. The storyline for the episode was released today;

HEROES BAND TOGETHER IN AN ATTEMPT TO PUT A STOP TO ARTHUR PETRELLI - GEORGE TAKEI, KRISTEN BELL, BREA GRANT, SETH GREEN, BRECKIN MEYER, JAMIE HECTOR AND BLAKE SHIELDS GUEST STAR: Hoping to find a way to stop Arthur (guest star Robert Forster), Hiro (Masi Oka) and Claire (Hayden Panettiere) band together and travel back in time 16 years to when Kaito (guest star George Takei) gave baby Claire to H.R.G. (Jack Coleman). Meanwhile, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and the Haitian (guest star Jimmy Jean-Louis) team up to finish off Arthur Petrelli for good but are interrupted by Sylar (Zachary Quinto). Elsewhere, in the lab, Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) has a major breakthrough with the formula that will likely change everything. Ali Larter, Cristine Rose, Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar and James Kyson Lee also star. Jessalyn Gilsig, Ashley Crow, Tamlyn Tomita and Chad Faust also guest star.

Heroes airs on the Seven Network buried somewhere in the wee hours

Pictured from left: Hayden Panettiere as Claire, Robert Forster as Arthur and Masi Oka as Hiro

Sarah Connor: Alpine Fields

23 November 2008: We posted the following info supplied by FOX at The Happy Place Forums Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Shed yesterday but for some inexplicable reason didn't post it here....

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE COLLIDE ON THE FALL FINALE OF “TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES

Sarah and Cameron work to save a family on the list with a connection to Derek in the future. Meanwhile Jesse's life hangs in the balance in the "Alpine Fields"

Cast: Lena Headey as Sarah Connor; Thomas Dekker as John Connor; Summer Glau as Cameron; Brian Austin Green as Derek Reese; Richard T. Jones as James Ellison; Garret Dillahunt as Cromartie; Shirley Manson as Catherine Weaver; Leven Rambin as Riley

Guest Cast: Stephanie Jacobsen as Jesse; Fay Wolf as Lila; Rebecca Creskoff as Anne; Samantha Krutzfeldt as Lauren; Carlos Jacott as David; Yolanda Lloyd Delgado as Gail Silver; Oren Dayan as Mike; Johnny Sneed as Roger; Jullian Dulce Vide as Cop; Peter Mensah as General Perry; Haley Hudson as Sydney

Star Trek XI: More posters

22 November 2008: Paramount has released two more posters to its steadily increasing range of images from the latest Star Trek flick, JJ Abrams Star Trek XI. Release date for the film in Australia is 7 May 2009

They can be viewed over at The Happy Place Forums U pcoming flicks Shed

Heroes: Evolutions

19 November 2008: Season Three of the Emmy Award-Winning Online Experience Brings Fans Deeper into the World of "Heroes"

BURBANK, Calif. – November 19, 2008 – NBC.com has launched a new, exclusive interactive story for the third season of "Heroes: Evolutions," the Emmy award winning digital extension of the popular series. Called "Friend or Foe," the new feature allows users to explore on-air plot lines and engage with characters and other players. The announcement was made by Vivi Zigler, President, NBC Universal Digital Entertainment.

"We couldn't have asked for a better show to work with than 'Heroes," said Zigler. "The depth and quality of the content allows us to constantly push the envelope and expand the 'Heroes' universe, giving the fans the best possible experience."

"Friend or Foe" is a look into the "Heroes" world where both Primatech and Pinehearst are hiring contractors with expertise in intelligence, law enforcement and military operations to stay ahead of the rapidly escalating crisis seen on-air.

Read the rest of the press release at The Happy Place Forums Heroes Volume 3: Villains Shed

Heroes: V312 Our Father

19 November 2008: NBC has released four images from the Heroes episode Volume 3, Chapter 312, Our Father. No other details have as yet be released at this time.

The Images can be viewed at The Happy Place Forums Heroes Volume 3: Villains Yacking Shed

Dr Who S4 DVD Out!

19 November 2008: The Dr Who Season 4 DVD is out today in the Northern Hemisphere relase date 18 November 2008.

Contents includes ten episodes, David's Video Diaries, Deleted Scenes, Teasers & Trailers, a Retrospective Featurette in six discs, run time is 687 minutes, read more at The Happy Place DVD yacking Shed.

It’s time for Five Rounds Rapid! In DWM 402!

18 November 2008: The Brig is back! Actor Nicholas Courtney, who first appeared in Doctor Who in 1968, is returning as Brigadier Sir Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart in The Sarah Jane Adventures. DWM caught up with Nick and asked him about his latest call to action…

So, how does Lethbridge-Stewart pop up in Sarah Jane’s world again?

“Well, Sarah Jane needs some help, yes. She comes to see me… and when she tells me where she wants to go, my face falls. But we manage!” Nick laughs heartily. “We have a lovely moment. According to the producer, it works very well when Sarah comes into the room, and we’re meeting again. Lis has a line, ‘I’m going to see an old friend about this,’ and the next shot is her coming into my house...”

Read more over at The novels, books magazines and literature Shed at The Happy Place Forums >>

18 November 2008: Timed for the Theatrical Remake, Horror Mastermind Wes Craven’s Terrifying First Film Reveals Its True Nature On Collector’s Edition DVD February 24th From MGM Home Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, CA – Mari, 17, is dying. But the worst for her is yet to come. From legendary writer-director Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream) comes one of the most unnerving and shocking horror films of all-time, when his debut feature film The Last House on the Left arrives in a DVD Collector’s Edition February 24th from MGM Home Entertainment.

A collaboration with producer Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th), Craven’s 1972 classic is credited with introducing a sense of realistic and primal violence to the horror genre along with three of the most sadistic and terrifying killers to ever cross the big screen. “A neglected American horror exploitation masterpiece on a par with Night of the Living Dead” (Roger Ebert), The Last House on the Left Collector’s Edition is packed with all-new bonus features including commentary by actors David Hess, Marc Sheffler and Fred Lincoln and over 80 minutes of featurettes including all-new interviews with Wes Craven, a deleted scene featuring Mari dying at the lake, never-before-seen outtakes and Craven’s annotated shooting scripts, among others.Read more over at The Happy Place Forums >>

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Fringe: S110 Safe

17 November 2008: FOX has released a press release with the details of the Fringe episode Safe: EXTRAORDINARY BANK ROBBERIES LINK UNEXPECTEDLY TO WALTER AND ENDANGER THE LIFE OF ONE OF THE TRIO ON FRINGE

While investigating a series of bank robberies, Olivia, Walter and Peter are shocked to find one of the suspects inexplicably trapped inside a vault wall as if it solidified around him. Walter realizes that the high-tech thieves have figured out a way to defy the law of physics and that, much to his dismay, the crooks are after something of his. As the ongoing investigation unfolds and the mystery deepens, the perilous situation climaxes when a member of the trio is ambushed in the all-new Safe episode of FRINGE

Cast: Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham; Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop; John Noble as Walter Bishop; Lance Reddick as Phillip Broyles; Kirk Acevedo as Charlie Francis; Mark Valley as John Scott; Blair Brown as Nina Sharp; Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth

Guest Cast: Chance Kelly as Mitchell Loeb; Paul Fitzgerald as Ryan Eastwick; Darby Totten as ND Agent; Matthew Martin as ND Agent; Angel David as Raul Lugo; Vince Capone as Evan McNeil.

Fringe has been removed from the Australian network Nine it is not known when it will return.

Discuss this episode at The JJ Abrams 'Fringe' Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

Sarah Connor: Eps S210 & S211

16 November 2008: FOX has released some details and images from the upcoming Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles episodes 210 Self Made Man and 211 Strange Things Happen at the One Two Point to view all that stuff and most other SciFi series' not being aired in Australia please go to the The Happy Place Forums

Heroes: V311 The Eclipse Part 2

14 November 2008: NBC has released eight images from the Heroes episode The Eclipse Part 2, The Happy Place Forums has posted them in The Heroes Volume 3: Villains Shed

Heroes airs on the Seven Network but has been buried late night.

Pictured: from left, Hayden Panettiere as Claire and Masi Oka as Hiro on Heroes

Fringe S107 In Which We Meet Mr. Jones

13 November 2008: The Happy Place Forums has posted the full storyline and Walters Notes from the Fringe episode In Which We Meet Mr. Jones, to catchup please go to The JJ Abrams 'Fringe' Shed

Walter's notes, please click to enlarge'n

SciFi Thursday 13NOV08, TEN HD

12 November 2008: On SciFi Thursday 13 November 2008 on TEN HD, sadly it's the last BSG for a while....

2030: Battlestar Galactica: S410: Revelations President Roslin amongst other Colonials is held hostage by D'Anna in order to lure out the Final Five from the Colonial fleet. Colonel Tigh believes he can resolve the situation

2130: The X-Files: S119 Shapes: Mulder and Scully travel to an American Indian reservation to investigate the death of an Indian man who was mistaken for a wild animal and may have been the legendary Manitou, a man who can shapeshift into a beast.

2225: Eureka: S210 God is in the Details: On a Sunday morning, Lupo, Henry, Allison and Kevin worship at Eureka's sparsely attended church, where Reverend Harper, a former physicist, preaches. Suddenly, across town, Zoe loses her voice in an instant. She can't speak a word. Later that day, Allison's skin begins to glow. Stark diagnoses it as a form of bioluminescence and discovers that it is wreaking havoc with her nervous system. If it can't be stopped, Allison will die.

Watchman: Six Posters Released

12 November 2008: Warners has released six new and exciting posters for their upcoming flick Watchmen (and one woman).

To view please go to the The upcoming flicks Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

Fringe: S109 The Dreamscape

10 November 2008: The Happy Place Forums has posted nine images from the Fringe episodes The Dreamscape: "A Massive Dynamic employee (guest star Ptolemy Slocum) is so convinced he is being attacked by butterflies that he jumps out of a window to escape them, and the team is called in to investigate. Although Olivia’s (Anna Torv) unexplained interaction with Agent Scott (Mark Valley) leads to breaks in the case, she is so desperate to rid her consciousness of him that she demands to go back in the tank. Meanwhile, the gig is up for Peter (Joshua Jackson) when a former friend, and some current foes, find out he’s back in Boston."

To discuss all things Fringe please wander over to the JJ Abrams 'Fringe' Shed at The Happy Place Forums

Sarah Connor Chronicles: Self Made Man

08 November 2008: FOX has released the synopsis, cast and guest cast for the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles for the episode Self Made Man, the storyline is as follows, "She never sleeps, so what does she do at night? Cameron's surprising, secret life is revealed. Also, history is forever changed when a Terminator is sent back to the wrong time in the "Self Made Man" episode of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES Talk about this ep over at The Happy Place Forums Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Shed

Heroes: V311 The Eclipse Pt. 2

07 November 2008: NBC has released the storyline for the upcoming Volume 3 Chapter 11 mid-season Heroes 2 parter The Eclipse.

"The eclipse continues to impact the Heroes’ abilities as Elle (Kristen Bell) and Sylar (Zachary Quinto) face off against a vengeful H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) while Claire (Hayden Panettiere) struggles to survive. In Haiti, Peter and Nathan (Milo Ventimiglia and Adrian Pasdar) join forces with the Haitian (Jimmy Jean-Louis) to battle the Haitian’s brother, Baron Samedi (guest star Demetrius Grosse), and Nathan comes to a shocking decision. In the meantime, Ando (James Kyson Lee), Sam (guest star Seth Green) and Frack (guest star Breckin Meyer) work hard to get Hiro’s (Masi Oka) memory back with the help of the “9th Wonders” comic books at a local comic bookstore. Greg Grunberg, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Ali Larter and Cristine Rose also star. Brea Grant and Robert Forster also guest star."

For more and to discuss the woes and joys of Heroes in Australia please wander over to the The Heroes Volume 3: Villains Shed

Pictured: The cast and crew of Heroes 2008, t0 enlarge'n please click on the piccie

Heroes: Not in trouble in the US?

06 November 2008: NBC has released ratings information for the Heroes episode aired during week 44: 27 October - 2 November, "On Monday (27OCT08), "Heroes" was #1 in its hour in adults 18-49, and also led the broadcast networks in adults, men and women 18-34, on a night that included atypical competition from a potentially deciding World Series game as well as a strong Colts-Titans NFL matchup on ESPN". As an aside, the NFL game mentioned aired on the TEN ND network

The episode in question was Eris Quod Sum

The synopsis: Trapped and terrified, Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) and Tracy (Ali Larter) fight for their lives against a much-changed, monstrous Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) to free themselves, Maya (Dania Ramirez) and the doctor’s other “test subjects.” Elle (guest star Kristen Bell) returns, with a shock for Claire (Hayden Panettiere) and her family. Meanwhile, aware of Peter’s (Milo Ventimiglia) ruthless take down by her rivals at Pinehearst, Angela (Cristine Rose) reaches out to convince Sylar (Zachary Quinto) to save his brother. Since he won’t sign up with the Villains, Daphne (guest star Brea Grant) is ordered by her boss to go back and kill Matt (Greg Grunberg) -- or be killed herself. While in awe of the African precog’s power, Hiro (Masi Oka) still questions Usutu’s (guest star Ntare Mwine) advice on how to best face his gathering opponents.

Heroes airs at the later hour of 2230 from tonight on the Seven network

Heroes: In trouble in Aus

05 November 2008: The Seven network has moved Heroes to the 2230 timeslot from Thursday 6 November, effectively sounding the death knell for the series in Australia.

Heroes: In Trouble in the US....

05 November 2008: One day after giving co-executives producers/writers Jesse Alexander and Jeph Loeb their marching orders, Heroes showrunner Tim Kring told NBC suits that he intended simplify the ailing Season 3. Heroes has seen a dip in ratings in the US and the scramble is on to refresh the series before the axe falls

Heroes airs on the Seven network at 2130hrs on Thursdays, to keep abreast of what's happening on Heroes please go to The Heroes Volume 3: Villains Shed over at The Happy Place Forums.

Pictured: Tim Kring at the 2008 BAFTA Awards. Getty Images.

Fringe: S108 The Equation

02 November 2008: US Network Fox has released the synopses, images and a heaP of other goodies for upcoming Fringe episode The Equation due to air in the US on Tuesday 18 November 2008 at 2200hrs. The series was axed by the Nine network and will probably get a guernsy in the Silly Season.

Ne Multus: "After a young music prodigy is taken by a serial kidnapper (guest star Gillian Jacobs), it’s discovered that a sequence of flashing lights appeared at the abduction, which Walter links back to his bunkmate at St. Claire’s Hospital. Much to Peter’s dismay, Olivia encourages Walter to return to the mental institution, and Walter’s determination to help ends up having chilling ramifications." For further details please go to The JJ Abrams 'Fringe' Shed over at The Happy Place Forums

Sarah Connor: S209 Complications

02 November 2008: Images, the storyline, cast and guest relating to the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles episode Complications has been released by US network Fox

Ne Multus: "Sarah’s mystifying nightmares creep into her real life, but what do they mean for her and John? Meanwhile, Derek and Jesse investigate a possible Skynet conspirator in the Complications to view all the goodies please race on over to Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Shed at The Happy Place Forums

Heroes: V310 The Eclipse Pt 1

01 November 2008: Giant US TV network NBC has released a whole swathe of stuff relating to the Volume 3 Chapter 10 episode of Heroes, The Eclipse Part 1 including synopsis, cast and images.

To view all the good guff please go to The Heroes Volume 3: Villains Shed over at The Happy Place Forums.

October 2008 stories archived

31 October 2008 0001hrs Due to our limited space at gasbo.net we archive all our stories at our Blog to catch up please click the link - cheers gasbo

Fringe: S108 The Equation & 109 The Dreamscape

31 October 2008: US Network Fox has released the synopses for upcoming episodes of the popular scxifi series (unfortunately now illegally downlownloaded into Australia and or video taped by friends overseas after it was axed);

S108 The Equation: After a young music prodigy is taken by a serial kidnapper (guest star Gillian Jacobs), it’s discovered that a sequence of flashing lights appeared at the abduction, which Walter links back to his bunkmate at St. Claire’s Hospital. Much to Peter’s dismay, Olivia encourages Walter to return to the mental institution, and Walter’s determination to help ends up having chilling ramifications in an all-new episode.in the all-new The Equation and;

S109 The Dreamscape: A Massive Dynamic employee (guest star Ptolemy Slocum) is so convinced he is being attacked by butterflies that he jumps out of a window to escape them, and the team is called in to investigate. Although Olivia’s unexplained interaction with Agent Scott (Mark Valley) leads to breaks in the case, she is so desperate to rid her consciousness of him that she demands to go back in the tank. Meanwhile, the gig is up for Peter when a former friend – and some current foes – find out he’s back in Boston.

To discuss all things Fringe please wander over to the JJ Abrams 'Fringe' Shed at The Happy Place Forums

David Tennant leaving Dr Who

30 October 2008: David Tennant has announced that he will leave the award winning BBC One drama Doctor Who when he has completed the filming of four special episodes which will be screened in 2009 and early in 2010.

David Tennant first appeared as The Doctor in 2005 and has gone on to star in three series and three Christmas specials as the tenth incarnation of the Time Lord.

The BBC has confirmed that David will continue to play The Doctor in the four specials that will make up the 2009 series before a new Doctor takes over for Series 5.

Tennant will also star in the Doctor Who Christmas special, titled The Next Doctor, this year.

David Tennant comments: "I've had the most brilliant, bewildering and life changing time working on Doctor Who.

"I have loved every day of it.. It would be very easy to cling on to the Tardis console forever and I fear that if I don't take a deep breath and make the decision to move on now, then I simply never will. You would be prising the Tardis key out of my cold dead hand.

"This show has been so special to me, I don't want to outstay my welcome.

"This is all a long way off, of course. I'm not quitting, I'm back in Cardiff in January to film four special episodes which will take Doctor Who all the way through 2009.

"I'm still the Doctor all next year but when the time finally comes I'll be honoured to hand on the best job in the world to the next lucky git – whoever that may be.

"I'd always thought the time to leave would be in conjunction with Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner who have been such a huge part of it all for me.

"Steven Moffat is the most brilliant and exciting writer, the only possible successor to Russell and it was sorely tempting to be part of his amazing new plans for the show. I will be there, glued to my TV when his stories begin in 2010.

"I feel very privileged to have been part of this incredible phenomenon, and whilst I'm looking forward to new challenges I know I'll always be very proud to be the Tenth Doctor."

Russell T Davies, Executive Producer of Doctor Who, comments: ""I've been lucky and honoured to work with David over the past few years – and it's not over yet, the Tenth Doctor still has five spectacular hours left!

"After which, I might drop an anvil on his head. Or maybe a piano. A radioactive piano.

"But we're planning the most enormous and spectacular ending, so keep watching!"

David expands upon his decision in a taped interview which can be found at bbc.co.uk/doctorwho.

Doctor Who returns to our screens on BBC this Christmas. The Next Doctor starring David Tennant, David Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan will be screened on 25 December 2008 on BBC One. Discuss this announcent at the The Doctor's Season 5 Shed over at The Happy Place Forums