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Season finale review: 'Rectify' - 'Jacob's Ladder'

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "Jacob's Ladder," the season finale of Sundance Channel's "Rectify," in which Daniel ponders a trip out of town.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

A dark horse emerges as the one to beat on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:57:00 GMT

HitFix's Liane Bonin Starr thinks Kellie Pickler may have pulled to the front of the pack with a spare, unexpected freestyle. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving

Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio officially join 'The X Factor'

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:31:00 GMT

FOX officially announced on Monday (May 20) afternoon that Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are joining Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on the judging/coaching panel for the upcoming third season.http://www.hitfix.com

Review: FOX's 'The Goodwin Games' has potential it won't get to realize

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:02:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "The Goodwin Games," a new FOX sitcom from the "How I Met Your Mother" creators, starring Scott Foley, Becki Newton and T.J. Miller as siblings competing for their late father's fortune.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

Listen: Firewall & Iceberg Podcast No. 183

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:25:00 GMT

HitFix's Dan Fienberg and Alan Sepinwall talk 'Goodwin Games,' 'Motive,' 'Behind the Candelabra' and more in Firewall & Iceberg Podcast No. 183.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print

Firewall & Iceberg Podcast, episode 183: 'Behind the Candelabra,' 'The Goodwin Games,' 'Motive' & more

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:00 GMT

On the new Firewall & Iceberg Podcast, HitFix's Alan Sepinwall and Dan Fienberg review FOX's "The Goodwin Games," ABC's "Motive," NBC's "Save Me," HBO's "Behind the Candelabra," discuss the "New Girl" and "Saturday Night Live" finales and break down the latest episode of "Mad Men."http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

Jason Bateman talks about returning to the role of Michael Bluth in 'Arrested Development'

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:55:00 GMT

Jason Bateman sat down with us to talk about returning to the role of Michael Bluth, the center of the eccentric and outrageous 'Arrested Development.'http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured

Rumors are flying, but who do you want at 'The X Factor''s judges' table?

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:24:00 GMT

HitFix's Liane Bonin Starr asks whether Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are the right people to fill the shoes of L.A. Reid and Britney Spears. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving

New 'Star Wars' animated series in the works at Disney XD

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:34:00 GMT

Disney XD announced on Monday (May 20) that "Star Wars Rebels" has begun production and will premiere in 2014. The series will launch as a one-hour Disney Channel special before airing in its regular capacity on Disney XD.http://www.hitfix.com

Review: ABC's Canadian cop drama 'Motive' gets summer off to a slow start

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "Motive," the new Canadian cop drama ABC is premiering, starring Kristin Lehman and Louis Ferreira. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

TV Ratings: Billboard Music Awards hits 12-year high leading ABC Sunday

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:00 GMT

Coverage of the Billboard Music Awards hit its biggest overall audience since 2001 and its biggest audience among young viewers since 2003, helping ABC win Sunday night in all measures.http://www.hitfix.com

Get a signed copy of Alan Sepinwall's book 'The Revolution was Televised'

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall runs a contest where readers can win a signed copy of his book "The Revolution Was Televised: The Cops, Crooks, Slingers and Slayers Who Changed TV Drama Forever."http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

Review: 'Mad Men' - 'The Crash'

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "The Crash," the May 19 episode of AMC's "Mad Men," in which Don and Stan get a special shot, the agency loses a leader and Sally meets her 'Grandma Ida'.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

Review: 'Game of Thrones' - 'Second Sons'

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "Second Sons," the May 19 episode of HBO's "Game of Thrones," in which the Lannisters throw a wedding, Daenerys faces a new army, and Stannis meets Gendry.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

Watch: Kanye West debuts new song 'Black Skin Heads' on 'SNL'; 'Yeezus' out June 18

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Kanye West debuted “Black Skin Heads” on “Saturday Night Live” last night. The song, as well as “New Slaves,” which he also performed on the show, are believed to be on his new set, “Yeezus,” out June 18.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Upfronts 2013: 10 things we learned and 1 thing we didn't

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall and Daniel Fienberg share 10 things they learned from Upfronts 2013, including details about S.H.I.E.L.D., The CW's scheduling and the ongoing strength of Demott Mulroney and Dylan McDermott.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

'Orphan Black' recap: Bad news for Kira, clones and Fe on 'Entangled Bank'

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:40:00 GMT

HitFix's Liane Bonin Starr recaps the latest episode of "Orphan Black," in which Helena isn't the only threat the other clones have to worry about. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving

Recap: 'Saturday Night Live' – Ben Affleck And Kanye West

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT

HitFix's Ryan McGee recaps the May 18th episode of "Saturday Night Live," featuring host Ben Affleck and Kanye West.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/monkeys-as-critics

Season finale review: 'Doctor Who' - 'The Name of the Doctor'

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:25:00 GMT

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "The Name of the Doctor," the season finale of BBC America's "Doctor Who," in which the Doctor uncovers Clara's secret and comes face-to-face with a surprising figure.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching

Reality TV Roundup: 'American Idol,' 'Survivor,' 'Amazing Race'

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

HitFix's Liane Bonin Starr rounds up the reality TV news of the week, including the latest on the "American Idol" season finale and more. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving

TV Ratings: 'Shark Tank' finale leads ABC on Friday, while 'Nikita' finale rises

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:05:00 GMT

"Shark Tank" has been leading ABC to victories among young viewers all season, but facing CBS repeats this week, the entrepreneurial favorite pushed ABC to the top of the overall Friday heap as well.http://www.hitfix.com

10 Stories you might have missed: Brad Bird has 'been thinking about' 'Incredibles' sequel

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:30:00 GMT

In this installment of 10 Stories you might have missed: Brad Bird has "been thinking about" an "Incredibles" sequel. Also: "Avengers" stars Scarlett Johansson joins Robert Downey Jr. in Jon Favreau's "Chef," Arnold Schwarzenegger in talks to star in "Toxic Avenger" remake, "The Carrie Diaries" will introduce a "Sex and the City" favorite, Amazon axes "Zombieland," and more.http://www.hitfix.com

15 'American Idol' judges we'd like to see

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

HitFix's Melinda Newman, Daniel Fienberg and Chris Eggertsen throw out ideas for who should judge the next season of "American Idol."http://www.hitfix.com

The 'Nikita' Season 3 finale sets the endgame in motion - How did it do?

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:30:00 GMT

The 'Nikita' Season 3 finale sets the endgame in motion. HitFix's Daniel Fienberg recaps the finale, Til Death Do Us Part and discusses how well it sets up the finale seasonhttp://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print

'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' finalist Penn Jillette talks Trump, honesty

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:51:00 GMT

HitFix's Liane Bonin Starr recounts her interview with Penn Jillette and explains why she thinks he may come out the winner on the show's finale Sunday night. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving

Listen: Firewall & Iceberg Podcast No. 182

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:31:00 GMT

HitFix's Dan Fienberg and Alan Sepinwall talk upfronts, reality and 'The Office' finale in The Firewall & Iceberg Podcast No. 182.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print

The end is nigh in new 'Dexter' season 8 trailer: Watch

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:06:00 GMT

"Dexter" is coming to an end, and Showtime has released a trailer for the drama's upcoming eight and final season. http://www.hitfix.com

'The Voice' sets 2013-2014 coaches with Shakira and Usher returning in spring

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:58:00 GMT

NBC officially announced the coaching rosters for the fifth and sixth installments of "The Voice," with a familiar back-and-forth tradeoff around Blake Shelton and Adam Levine.http://www.hitfix.com

Firewall & Iceberg Podcast, episode 182: Upfronts, 'The Office' finale, 'American Idol' & more

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:36:00 GMT

In the new Firewall & Iceberg Podcast, HitFix's Alan Sepinwall and Dan Fienberg discuss the CBS and CW fall schedule announcements, review "The Office" series finale and discuss the recent finales for "American Idol," "Survivor" and "The Amazing Race." http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching