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If I Were An Emmy Voter…

September 18, 2009

After the jump, my faves in some acting and series categories, as well as some of those overlooked. As for the show, anyone planning to watch Sunday? And if you are, how much to see Neil Patrick Harris host, and how much because you care about who wins?

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"The Shield" Complete Series DVD Coming, New Bonuses

August 24, 2009

Here's the official word:
The Shield: The Complete Series Collection, the Emmy®-winning, groundbreaking series that turned the conventional cop drama upside down, debuts in a 28-Disc DVD Gift Set November 3 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The entire 88 episodes of the gritty series will be presented in a collectible 34-page bound anthology book filled with [...]

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Fix the Emmys: 2009 Edition

July 16, 2009

I've already posted some notes, as well as writing a brief column covering some of the same ground for tomorrow's Beacon Journal. Now that I have complained, I am going to be — wait for it — pro-active and offer four ways the Emmys can make themselves better. To wit:
1. Kill the "best miniseries" category. [...]

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Emmy Nominations

July 16, 2009

After the jump, the nominations list. But where are the nominations for "The Shield"? It had a superb last season, a brilliant finale and some great performances. "Friday Night Lights" got one nomination — for casting, even though no one in its fine cast was nominated. HBO was the most nominated network, with 99, although [...]

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"Lie to Me" Renewed; Shawn Ryan Joins

May 13, 2009

Here's the word from Fox:
FOX has renewed LIE TO ME – one of the season’s top new series among Adults 18-49 – for a second season, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company. In addition, Shawn Ryan, creator and executive producer of “The Shield,” joins the series as an [...]

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"The Shield" Final Season on DVD June 9

April 6, 2009

Details from the announcement after the jump. A great last season, and one of the best season finales ever….

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When Is It Too Late To Start Watching a Serialized Show?

December 17, 2008

What an exciting scene! And who are all you people?
A copy of "Battlestar Galactica Season 4.0" landed on my desk today. And, as has been the case with some previous "BSG" on DVD, I asked myself if it was finally the right time to start watching the show. Especially if I started watching without going [...]

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Goodbye to "The Shield"

November 26, 2008

(My "Dancing With the Stars" notes, below, were written after this rumination on the "Shield" finale. But I have moved them below this because, in the great scheme of things, "The Shield" is a magnificent TV moment and "DWTS" is a season finale. They both inspired some strong feelings on my part, and I could [...]

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