TheX-files-related stories
Posted Sep 21st 2009 8:02AM by Mike Moody
Filed under: OpEd, Reality-Free, Fringe
Fringe isn't exactly the most original show on TV. Critics and audiences have been comparing it to
The X-Files since it premiered last season. Like
The X-Files,
Fringe offers up creepy cases of the week and an overarching sci-fi conspiracy/mystery plot that helps build the show's rich mythology. In
The X-Files, the conspiracy thread had something to do with shady government officials working with aliens and black tar – or something like that. In
Fringe, it's called "The Pattern," a series of unexplainable events all seemingly connected to one William Bell and his company, Massive Dynamic.
Show creators Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and J.J. Abrams have acknowledged the influence of
The X-Files on their show, but do
Fringe and
The X-Files actually take place in the same fictional universe?
Continue reading Do Fringe and The X-Files take place in the same fictional universe?
Posted Jun 19th 2009 11:01AM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Interviews, Casting, Emmys, Breaking Bad, Reality-Free
On July 16th when the Primetime Emmy nominations are announced, one name that is likely to appear in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series is
Aaron Paul. As Jesse Pinkman on AMC's
Breaking Bad, Aaron has done amazing work, revealing a character as fascinating as he is flawed.
His performance this past season on
Breaking Bad has generated lots of talk about an Emmy nomination, but not to be overlooked is the fact that Paul is also doing great work on HBO's
Big Love. On that drama, his character, Scott, is the antithesis of Jesse. It's a testament to Aaron's skill as an actor that I didn't recognize him at first from
Big Love when I watched
Breaking Bad. A search of
his IMDB listing was one of those 'ah-ha' moments. Recently, I had to chance to speak with Aaron, and we started with the jaw-dropping season finale of
Breaking Bad.
Continue reading Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad: The TV Squad Interview
Posted Sep 2nd 2008 11:01AM by Jane Boursaw
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, OpEd, Video, Early Looks, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free, Fringe
Wow, I really like this show! But darn, I'll have to wait to see what happens next, because
FOX only sent us the pilot episode. I hope the continuing episodes are just as good. I expect nothing less from writer/producer J.J. Abrams, who already has a slew of hits on
his IMDB page, including
Lost and
Alias (and I have high hopes for the upcoming
Star Trek feature film, which he's directing and producing). Also on board for
Fringe are the writers of
Transformers:
Alex Kurtzman and
Roberto Orci. Good combo there.
Let's see ... what can I tell you about
Fringe without giving away any spoilers? The first scene hooked me and wouldn't let go until ... well, it still hasn't let go, because I can't wait to see what happens next. The show is equal parts
Lost,
Heroes,
CSI, and
The X-Files, and the pilot episode covers a lot of ground in the set-up, but also ends with lots of questions.
Continue reading Fringe - an early look - VIDEO
Posted Aug 8th 2008 2:24PM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: Subtle Subtitles, Reality-Free
Welcome to Subtle Subtitles. For those of you who are uninitiated to the purpose of this feature, we're asking you to come up with your funniest quote or description for what's going on in the screen grab we choose for the week. Winners are announced in the following Friday's contest.
Last contest's winner:
Brent Todd
"Honey you were right about this mirror being slightly off"This week, a scene from
last night's Burn Notice ...
Continue reading Subtle Subtitles
Posted Aug 1st 2008 11:42AM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: Subtle Subtitles, Retro Squad, Reality-Free
Welcome to Subtle Subtitles. For those of you who are uninitiated to the purpose of this feature, we're asking you to come up with your funniest quote or description for what's going on in the screen grab we choose for the week. Winners are announced in the following Friday's contest.
Last contest's winner:
miller980
"Let's see how much beer we can suck out of Norm!"This week, in honor of
The X-Files week here at TV Squad, a scene from the episode titled 'Dreamland' ...
Continue reading Subtle Subtitles
Posted Jun 21st 2008 11:19AM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Industry, Celebrities, Reality-Free
Looks like a
Dead Zone movie is possible. Anthony Michael Hall, who starred in the USA network sci-fi show, told SCI-FI wire that he'd be interested in doing a
Dead Zone movie. Hall, who played psychic Johnny Smith for the show's six-season run, reminds everyone that he's not optimistic a
Dead Zone movie will be made. "I don't think we had the size of a cult following that, let's say,
The X-Files did. You look at
Sex and the City or
The X-Files, these movies were done long after the shows pumped out their last episodes," says the actor. Also,
The Dead Zone having a previous incarnation as a feature film
might preclude any new attempts. (In the film, which was released in 1983, Christopher Walken starred as Johnny Smith.)
Whatever the case may be with the possible movie,
Anthony Michael Hall remains grateful about the opportunity to star in
The Dead Zone. "I would certainly be open to the potential for [a reunion feature]. I would never turn my back on what [the show's late producer] Michael Piller did for me. He gave me this incredible opportunity. When I look back at [my] career, I view him and John Hughes as almost guardian angels of my career," Hall says.
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PopCandy]
Posted Mar 27th 2008 7:20AM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Industry, OpEd, Celebrities
From March 14th to March 27th, The Paley Center for Media is presenting the twenty-fifth annual William S. Paley Television Festival. The Paley Center, formerly the Museum of Television and Radio, says that the festival celebrates "television's rich and diverse programming and the creative process behind the medium." This year the festival included
Chuck,
Pushing Daisies,
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reunion, Dirty Sexy Money among others.
I've already attended the
Buffy Reunion and
Dirty Sexy Money (click above for those reports). Last night I went to
The X-Files panel. For what happened during the event, read on past the jump.
Continue reading Paley Festival: The X-Files
Posted Feb 25th 2008 10:23AM by Isabelle Carreau
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, TV on the Bigscreen, Video
Can you hear the eerie music becoming louder and louder? That's the sound of the
X-Files movie being one step closer to being released on the big screens this summer (more than likely on July 25)! Being an
X-Files and a spoilers fan, I jumped up and down a few times while humming the show's theme this morning when I stumbled on a
SCI FI Wire article that offered just what I was looking for: spoilers about the upcoming
X-Files movie!
Continue reading Some X-Files movie sequel hints - VIDEO
Posted Nov 16th 2007 10:40AM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: TV on DVD, Contests and Giveaways
If you haven't entered our latest giveaways yet, here's a reminder that some are ending today. You've got until 5PM Eastern today to enter
The X-Files Complete Series Collectors Edition DVD giveaway, the
Boston Red Sox 2007 World Series Collectors Edition giveaway and the
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles volume one DVD giveaway. Just head on over to the post linked above, read through the rules and make the applicable comment there (not here!) We'll notify the winners next week.
Good luck!
Posted Nov 9th 2007 12:40PM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, TV on DVD, The Simpsons, Contests and Giveaways
If you haven't entered our latest giveaways yet, here's a reminder that some are ending today. You've got until 5PM Eastern today to enter the
Best of The Colbert Report DVD giveaway and the
Ocbober Road season one DVD giveaway. You've got until Wednesday to enter the
The Simpsons Game giveaway and until next Friday for the
The X-Files Complete Series Collector's Edition DVD giveaway. Just head on over to the post linked above, read through the rules and make the applicable comment there (not here!) We'll notify the winners next week.
Good luck!
Posted Nov 7th 2007 10:00AM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, TV on DVD, Contests and Giveaways
The giveaways continue today! Not only are we giving away
copies of The Simpsons Game, we've also got a copy of
The X-Files Complete Series Collector's Edition for one lucky, random commenter. The set is available in stores now.
To enter, simply leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, November 16 (next week), simply telling us your favorite episode of
The X-Files. As always, we'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:
- To enter, leave a confirmed comment below stating your favorite episode from The X-Files.
- The comment must be left before November 16, 2007 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
- One winner will receive a copy of The X-Files Complete Series Collector's Edition DVDs (valued at $329.98).
Click here for complete Official Rules.
Posted Oct 24th 2007 12:01PM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, OpEd, Video, Doctor Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, TV Squad Lists
Everyone's got their own idea of what's truly frightening. I'm not talking about people or things who just are scary because they're dangerous or despicable. I mean things that truly keep you awake at night, afraid to turn out the lights. Afraid to be home alone. Afraid to fly on a plane. There are a few characters on television over the years who've stuck out more than others as being truly frightening to a handful of us TV Squadders, and we've put together a list (surprise!) of characters who have haunted us for years. If we're digging up old unforgotten nightmares of your own, well, sorry about that.
The list is numbered, but it doesn't necessarily mean these are ordered. Like I said -- we all have a different definition of what truly frightens us. Make sure you list your own in the comments. Click on a number below to get started.
#10 #9 #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1
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