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New TV on DVD releases this week

Andy Barker, P.I.Here are the new TV DVDs, in stores tomorrow.

Who would buy Hammertime on DVD? I'm actually asking. Is that something that you would actually watch again after you've already watched it on TV?

There are some good complete series sets being released this week, though: Andy Richter's Andy Barker, P.I., a Rome gift set, Farscape, and a new box for The Sopranos.

  • 7th Heaven - Season 9
  • Andy Barker, P.I. - Complete Series
  • Ben 10: Alien Force - Vol. 5
  • Drawn Together - Complete Series

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Gary Jennings' Aztec novel optioned for mini-series

Aztec, by Gary JenningsEvery once in awhile, you come across something that reaches way back and scratches a memory you didn't now you had. This story did that. I remember years ago stumbling across Gary Jennings' massive tome Aztec. I had a thing for big, fat books; to me it felt like I was getting more for my money. Plus, I've always been a bit of a history buff, and so little was being discussed about the Aztecs in school.

So I dove into it, and the subsequent books in the series. It was fascinating and rich, and uniquely told. It is the biography of an old Aztec man as he told it to a Bishop. The Bishop, in turn, wrote the story in a series of letters to the Spanish King, and it is these letters that make up the chapters of the book.

The story was so unique and so uniquely told, I remember at the time thinking it would make a wonderful mini-series. And now, after all these years, that might just happen. Aztec has just been optioned for television as a possible mini-series. It's just too bad Jennings didn't live to see it.

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I, Claudius set for remake

I claudiusOne of the greatest TV mini-series of all time was I, Claudius. It was riveting TV and every time it's been repeated since it premiered in 1976, I've watched it religiously. The Robert Graves novel about the Roman empire, including the mad Caligula, is now set for a remake. Director Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot) will be helming an adaptation of I, Claudius with Nye Heron and Sheridan penning the script.

At this point, the project seems headed to the big screen. That would be a plus insofar as the set design and lush look. However, one of the benefits of the 1976 version was the length. It was 13 episodes, a hour each (sans commercials). That meant the complexities of Graves' novel -- and there were dozens of them -- not to mention the enormous cast of characters, could be played out.

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Kevin McKidd Joining Grey's Anatomy?

Kevin McKidd on Grey's Anatomy?Like many people, I was miffed that Journeyman wasn't picked up for another season. But maybe we'll get our fix of Kevin McKidd at Seattle Grace next year.

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the Scottish actor, who blew (some of) us away as the time-traveling journalist Dan Vasser on Journeyman, is in talks to join the cast of Grey's Anatomy. The rumor is that McKidd would play a doctor who scrubs in at the hospital after a stint in Iraq.

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The Saint is coming back to TV

Roger MooreHello! The Saint is rising again. The venerable character, who was created by writer Leslie Chareris in novels in the 1920's, will be back on television in a contemporary setting, and actor James Purefoy (Rome) has been in talks to play Simon Templar, the suave, British "good guy" thief. Aside from Purefoy, the Hollywood Reporter writes that the production team includes first class talent: Homicide's Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana (Oz), writer Jorge Zamacona, Bill Macdonald, and the original TV Saint himself, Roger Moore, and his son Geoffrey Moore.

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Cane: The Work of a Business Man

The Duque Family of CBS's Cane
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Last night on Cane Alex started his new position as the head of the Duque rum and sugar empire but things aren't business as usual: Alex continued to deal with brewing opposition from his "brother" Frank and had to clean up some loose ends from the murder of Quinones.

Some people might say that this show is just Dallas remixed but I love me some classic rich family drama (this drama is spicier because it includes Jimmy Smits and an array of nice suits). Smits certainly makes a good front man for this cast which also includes Hector Elizondo and the incomparable Rita Moreno.
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New TV on DVD releases this week

The Dresden FilesHere are the new TV DVDs, in stores tomorrow.

  • 8 Simple Rules... - Season 1
  • The Adventures of Jim Bowie - Complete Series
  • Charlie Lola - Vol. 5
  • Daniel Boone - Season 5
  • Darkwing Duck - Vol. 2
  • The Dresden Files - Season 1
  • Full House - Season 7
  • The Hills - Season 2
  • Home Improvement - Season 7
  • Inside The Actor's Studio - Barbra Streisand
  • The Muppet Show - Season 2
  • Rome - Season 2
  • Roseanne - Season 8
  • Saved By The Bell - Hawaiian Style and Wedding in Las Vegas movies
  • The Simpsons - Season 10
  • Soul Food - Season 2
  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody - Vol. 2
  • Superfriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show - Complete Series
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season 5
  • That Girl - Season 3
  • The Tick - Season 2

TV Squad previews NBC's new shows

NBC logoOK, so the networks have given their upfronts and they've sent out the screener DVDs. These are the pilot episodes of the new fall shows, in not-quite-completed form. Things could still change before they hit the networks this fall, but they give a good general sense of what the shows are about and what they're like.

Today Joel and I start with previews of some new NBC shows: Bionic Woman, Life, Chuck, and Journeyman. More networks and other shows coming soon!

(Photos courtesy NBC.com)

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Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father) (series finale)

rome(S02E10) When HBO failed to renew Carnivale for a third season a few years back I was absolutely outraged. Carnivale was like a lover to me. Sexy, intelligent, mysterious, and beautiful in a bright but dirty way - all attributes of a good mate in my book.

To this day, it remains the only show I ever coordinated a watch party for which is saying a lot because I like a lot of shows, and I still quote Brother Justin's "Be Still!" line when I want someone to shut their mouth. Needless to say, I was pretty much heartbroken when the show was cancelled but I didn't go down without a fight.

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What's On Tonight: 60 Minutes, Family Guy, Dresden Files, Rome finale

  • The SimpsonsAt 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, followed by new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and Without A Trace.
  • ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos at 7, then a new Extreme Makeover.
  • There's a new Dateline on NBC at 7, then the finale of Grease: You're The One That I Want.
  • At 7:30, FOX has a new War At Home, then new episodes of The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.
  • At 8, Lifetime has the new movie Abducted.
  • At 9, Sci-Fi has a new Dresden Files, then a new Battlestar Galactica.
  • HBO has the series finale of Rome at 9.
  • At 10, NBC has a new episode of The Apprentice.
  • MSNBC repeats this morning's Meet The Press at 10, if you missed it.
  • Also at 10: Showtime has a new ep of The L Word.

Check your local TV listings for more.

What's On Tonight: 60 Minutes, Slings & Arrows, Dresden Files, Rome

  • The WinnerAt 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, followed by new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and Without A Trace.
  • NBC has a new Dateline at 7, then a new Grease: You're The One That I Want.
  • At 7:30, FOX has a new War At Home.
  • At 8, AMC has The Quick and the Dead, with Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Russell Crowe.
  • Sundance has a new Slings & Arrows at 8.
  • At 8:30, FOX has a new episode of The Winner (another new episode airs at 9:30).
  • At 9, HGTV announces the winner of the Dream Home Giveaway 2007.
  • Sci-Fi has a new Dresden Files at 9, then a new Battlestar Galactica.
  • Also at 9: HBO has a new Rome.
  • At 10, NBC has a new episode of The Apprentice.

Check your local TV listings for more.

What's On Tonight: 60 Minutes, The Winner, Rome, Sarah Silverman

  • Paul BlackthorneAt 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, followed by new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and Without A Trace.
  • ABC has a new America's Funniest Home Videos at 7, then a new Extreme Makeover.
  • NBC has a new Dateline at 7, then new episodes of Grease: You're The One That I Want, Deal Or No Deal, and The Apprentice.
  • At 8, FOX has a new Simpsons, then new episodes of The Winner, Family Guy, and The Winner.
  • Nickelodeon has a new Zoey 101 at 8.
  • Also at 8: Sundance has a new ep of Slings & Arrows.
  • At 9, Sci-Fi has a new Dresden Files, then a new Battlestar Galactica.
  • Food Network has a new Iron Chef America at 9, then a new Challenge.
  • If you haven't seen The Sarah Silverman Program yet, Comedy Central has a marathon starting at 9.
  • HBO has a new Rome at 9.
  • At 10, Showtime has a new episode of The L Word.

Check your local TV listings for more.

The newest Bachelor is less prince, more Jersey

the bachelorABC's latest Bachelor candidate is starting to sound a little slimy. Sure, Lorenzo Borghese is a member of Italy's royal family who grew up in the United States. But apparently he couldn't speak a lick of Italian so the producers signed him up for an intensive Italian course before the show started, according to Radar online. And, even though his bio says he was raised in Connecticut, Radar can only find addresses for his family in New Jersey, dating back to 1979. Plus, the Radar reporters say there's no way Rome is Lorenzo's "second home", as he claims in the promos. Members of the Borghese family in Rome say the prince has never come to their city. And, quite frankly, they're embarrassed that he's doing the show as a member of the family.

[Via TV Tattle]

HBO to launch a science fiction series in Ancient Rome?!

Aliens in Rome, according to a new HBO seriesOkay, before I continue here I just want to mention that this is unsubstantiated information from an untested resource. Also, as far as we know, it is not part of the development deal James Gandolfini recently signed with HBO. And, finally, this is not an idea I came up with during a dream I had last night.

According to a poster at Ain't It Cool News, HBO has been working on a new series called The Centurion, which takes place during the peak of the Roman Empire. Now, you're saying, they already have a show like that called Rome. Well, the premise of this series is that aliens regularly visited the famous city to encourage its citizens to aspire to greater heights. According to the poster, The Centurion is scheduled for a fall 2007 release.

This seems awfully fishy to me. HBO is normally not a network that delves into production of science fiction series. This sounds like something that you would see on a channel like Showtime; they have a history in this genre with shows like Stargate:SG-1 and Jeremiah. Perhaps HBO is producing this show in an agreement with the Sci-Fi Channel, or another outlet. Let me know what you think?

New TV on DVD releases today

  • Surface3rd Rock From The Sun - Season Five
  • The Flying Nun - Second Season
  • Full House - Fourth Season
  • Hardcastle and McCormack - Second Season (Canada)
  • Hogan's Heroes - Fourth Season
  • Hong Kong Phooey - Complete Series
  • The Jeffersons - Fifth Season
  • Magilla Gorilla - Complete Series
  • Masters of Horror - Jenifer (Dario Argento)
  • Remington Steele - Seasons Four and Five
  • Rome - First Season
  • The Simpsons - Eighth Season (Maggie box and regular box)
  • Surface - Complete Series
  • The Weird Al Show - Complete Series

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