Video Flashback: iPad Gets Early Reference in Felicity Episode

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, WB, Video,

Maybe there’s a reason why J.J. Abrams was destined to direct sci-fi features like Star Trek.

Back in 1999, one of Abrams’ television programs, Felicity, referenced an object that was still 10+ years in the making: the iPad.

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TV on DVD: April 7, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, WB, DVD,

Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday.

• Alias (Seasons 1-5)
• Ben 10 Alien Force (Season 1, Vo. 3)
• Beverly Hills, 90210 (Season 7)
• Deadliest Catch (Season 4)
• Dynasty (Season 4)
• Felicity (Seasons 1-4)
• Iditarod: Toughest Race on Earth (Season 1)
• Instant Star (Seasons 1 & 2)
• The Paper Chase (Season 1)
• Vandread (Complete Series)

Click here to see the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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J.J. Abrams’ New Series

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, FOX, Lost,

J.J. Abrams, the power house behind Alias and Lost (not to mention Felicity and What About Brian), is back to rock your television screen. His latest series, Fringe, has been picked up by Fox—and this is a doozy. It’s got a spooky theme and a killer budget for the pilot. We’re talking a pilot that’s well over $10 million. How obscene is that? Given, it will be a two hour pilot, but still! The show is so far director-less and lacks a cast, but with J.J. on board, you can bet it will grab some viewers. Of course, I thought the same of last season’s… uh, what was it called? Six Degrees? Seriously, I tuned in just because it was a J.J. deal and didn’t like it at all (and I guess I wasn’t alone, because it wasn’t around for long!). Abrams says Fringe includes elements of The X-Files and the Twilight Zone, so it could be interesting, with plenty of paranormal mysteries to be had. According to Abrams, “It’s definitely meant to scare the hell out of you, but it’s also meant to make you laugh… It pushes all the buttons of things we loved from our childhood.”

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TV Alums Have Babies

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Drama, King of Queens, Internet,

Two big baby announcements—courtesy of two past television stars. First up, Felicity‘s Keri Russell and hubby Shane Deary welcomed baby boy River Russell on June 9th. This is the first baby for the pair, who were married on Valentine’s Day after dating for a few years. She recently appeared on the big screen in Waitress, and you may remember her from a guest-starring gig on Scrubs. Her appearance on the comedy only stands out to me because I thought she didn’t bring much to the role. And in other baby news… King of Queens’ star Kevin James added a second daughter to his growing family. Wife (and model—lucky guy!), Steffania De La Cruz, gave birth to baby Shea Joelle on June 14th. She’ll be joining big sis Sienna-Marie, who will be three this fall. James, you’ll recall, finished up the final season (number nine) of King of Queens this year and can be seen in theaters soon in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry with Adam Sandler. On a side note, I checked out one episode of his co-star Leah Remini’s new web series In the Motherhood, and it’s very funny (also includes comedian Chelsea Handler, who is too funny). Anyway, worth checking out!

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