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by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Introducing super powered Alphas in the Syfy series
It's a world shared with "Warehouse 13" and "Eureka," but don't expect super-tech or steampunk artifacts. Instead, there exist people with extraordinary abilities that no one calls mutants. The premiere scientist studying these people, Dr. Lee Rosen (David Strathairn), calls them "Alphas." Th ...
Read MoreStill, both shows are up double digits over their season finales
It's supposed to be Powerful Mondays on Syfy, and it still is -- even if the lights are dimming just a little bit. "Warehouse 13" returned Monday with more than 2.1 million viewers, more than half of them in a key advertising demographic of adults 25 to 54. It was a solid return for the comedy an ...
Read MorePanels will be lighter, however, with only returning shows
The annual party that welcomed some of television and movie's biggest celebrities on the red carpet each year will not be back at San Diego Comic-Con next week, but that doesn't mean Syfy hasn't put together an exhaustive lineup. While the cable channel's panels will focus on returning shows such ...
Read MoreSean Astin among big names coming in Season 2 of Syfy series
He still has his helmet from "Rudy," a coin from "Goonies" and the feet from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Now Sean Astin will be looking for a new souvenir as he is set to make a guest appearance in the new Syfy series "Alphas." Astin headlines a long list of popular actors who will be a part o ...
Read MoreHowever, 'Eureka' will end storied run on the week before
This story may contain spoilers for "Eureka," "Warehouse 13," "Alphas" and other Syfy programming. Fans have been begging "Warehouse 13" star Eddie McClintock to tell them when his show will return to Syfy. But now he can answer with certainty: July 23. Syfy's highest-rated scripted program re ...
Read MoreShow will return in July on Syfy
"Alphas" returns in July not only with the launch of a second season, but also with a new cast member. Erin Way, who has appeared in "Detroit 1-8-7" and "I ...
Read MoreMatt Hastings is the latest to jump over to Syfy's newest drama
Bruce Miller will definitely see some familiar faces walking around the halls, beginning with Matt Hastings. Hastings has joined Syfy's "Alphas" as co-executive producer, continuing a role he originally served for 27 episodes of "Eureka," which will end its strong run this year. He is part of the ...
Read More'Eureka's' Bruce Miller taking over for Ira Steven Behr
Bruce Miller has done some amazing things with "Eureka," which at one time was Syfy's highest-rated show. The cable channel is not willing to let him go, however, as they have tapped him to take over another up-and-coming series, the second season of "Alphas." The show, from Zak Penn and Mich ...
Read MoreSyfy series becomes second one linked to smart phone app
You use it to find out what cool song is playing on the radio, and now you can use it to unlock some additional things behind the scenes of the new Syfy series "Alphas." Shazam, the smart phone app that can capture the sound of music and tell you exactly what the song is, is making itself availab ...
Read MoreBrand new Syfy series premieres July 11
You might think it's borrowed a bit from "Heroes" or even "The X-Men." But if you think "Alphas" is going to be something you've seen before, think again. Even if you don't believe me, don't let that deter you from watching "Alphas," especially if you're someone who likes characters. And that' ...
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