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by RABID DOLL STAFF
May-24-2013 -
Series breaks another record as audience interest remains strong
HBO’s hit fantasy series “Game of Thrones” continues to break ratings records in its third season. Episode 4, “Kissed By Fire,” attracted 4.9 million viewers Sunday for its 9 p.m. showing, setting a new high for an initial airing. That was up 4 percent from last week. Counting Sunda ...
Read MoreAlum from 'Battlestar Galactica,' 'Caprica,' Star Trek
If Syfy brings back "Defiance" for a second season (and judging by the initial numbers, that's looking more and more likely every day), it will have to happen without Michael Taylor. Taylor, who helped develop the series with Rockne S. O'Bannon, is leaving the show, according to Deadline.com. Det ...
Read MoreBrowncoats gather to support Equality Now
Joss Whedon once said that "equality is not a concept. It's not something we should be striving for -- it's a necessity. Equality is like gravity -- we need it to stand on this earth as men and women." These are not simply words to Whedon. He is well-known for creating strong female characters i ...
Read MoreCould it be 'The Avengers' boost? Or just that good?
Who is bigger than all of "The Avengers?" "Iron Man 3." At least, it's the biggest right this moment. Just a week before it opens all over North America, the Robert Downey Jr. vehicle has already earned $193.5 million overseas, according to Forbes. It's already ahead of "The Avengers," which woul ...
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Timeslot, online premiere episode release, might be problematic
Syfy has found success in the past by posting premiere episodes of its series ahead of time online. Yet (and quite understandably), there are many -- including those who work on "Warehouse 13" -- who are still trying to figure that out. Monday's premiere episode is not something anyone with an In ...
Read MoreCampaign has already attracted attention in 78 countries
There are a lot of mysteries when it comes to "Warehouse 13," but one of the biggest ones is found right in real life. A group of people -- none of whom are willing to identify themselves -- have put together one of the most solid show campaign websites since efforts to save the CBS show "Jericho ...
Read MorePLUS: 'Grimm' gets a third season as well on Friday nights
Not that it should be a huge surprise, but NBC is putting some more faith into its new genre series "Revolution" by giving it a second season on the network. "Revolution," from "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke as well as "Star Trek: Into Darkness" director J.J. Abrams, is set in the near future ...
Read MorePLUS: Roddenberry also teams up with Wikia for Trek Initiative
Roddenberry Entertainment, the company originally founded by "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry and now owned by his son Eugene Roddenberry, has partnered up with two different online outlets to bring Star Trek and the Roddenberry Philosophy to a new level. In its first deal, Roddenberry joined ...
Read MoreSays producers want to try something different
You might see all the Doctors in the upcoming "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special, but don't be looking for Capt. Jack Harkness. Yes, actor John Barrowman has been busy with projects like "Arrow" on The CW, but he was ready and willing to make some schedule adjustments for "Doctor Who." He just ...
Read MoreViewership drops just 11 percent in second outing
Fans are coming back for more "Defiance," giving it a solid second week with just an 11 percent drop in overall viewers. Typically, many shows -- especially those with a huge promotional campaign behind it -- can lose as much as 30 percent of its premiere audience. But "Defiance" seemed to have e ...
Read MoreComedy Central pulls plug on long-running series
For the second time in its existence, a network has said good-bye to "Futurama." And this time, the people behind the one-time Fox series (turned Comedy Central series) don't seem too surprised. Comedy Central has officially cancelled the series that starred the voices of Billy West and Katey Sag ...
Read MoreStill big question on whether or not Ed Kramer will ever face trial
His alleged victims are now in their late 20s, but DragonCon co-founder Ed Kramer may finally face a jury on the child molestation charges against him. That is, if Georgia can even afford to keep him behind bars. Kramer was recently extradited from Connecticut and is now facing trial on three cou ...
Read MoreBBC releases name of final episode ... and it's a doozy
For just about 50 years, fans have been asking (or just saying) "Doctor Who?" It looks like showrunner Steven Moffat is finally ready to answer that question in the upcoming season finale of "Doctor Who" after BBC revealed the name of that episode: "The Name of The Doctor." The episode will f ...
Read MorePLUS: Showrunner Jack Kenny shares exclusive details about other big guests
Whether you knew him as the kind, gently mentor to a young demon fighter in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" or a magic-phobic king in "Merlin," you can't help but recognize Anthony Stewart Head. And soon you'll be able to know him as part of "Warehouse 13." The popular Syfy show, never shy to cast ...
Read MoreFrom this time forward you will service us
Loyal fans who can’t wait until next month's release of “Star Trek: Into Darkness” will have a chance to see one of the beloved episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” on the big screen for one night only. "The Best of Both Worlds" comprising the third season finale and the fourth ...
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