Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Jeff Dodge's Article Archive -- October 1-15, 2013

October 1-15, 2013:

BuddyTV:
'Super Fun Night' Review: This Comedy is Neither Super Nor Fun
Comedies usually have the lead character be more level-leaded and leave the crazy antics and bizarre behavior to the supporting roles. (There are always exceptions -- see Robin Williams on The Crazy Ones.) Not so with Super Fun Night, which takes Rebel Wilson and places her on center stage. Can an actress who is known for her supporting roles step up to the plate and deliver a home run?...

[Video] 'Saturday Night Live' Promos: Host Miley Cyrus Explains Why She Always Sticks Out Her Tongue
Tina Fey kicked off the season 39 premiere of Saturday Night Live last weekend and helped to introduce the six new cast members joining the sketch comedy show. Now the controversial and scandalous singer who's known for sticking her tongue out and twerking, all while doing inappropriate things with a foam finger, is up next....

'Idol' Roundup: Jennifer Hudson Spoofs 'Scandal,' Candice Glover's Album Delayed Again and More
If you're a fan of both American Idol and Scandal, then you'll want to keep reading because Jennifer Hudson has done a parody video spoofing the hit ABC drama. Also in today's Roundup, Candice Glover's album has been delayed yet again -- find out what the new release date is below. And both Jordin Sparks and Allison Iraheta have released new songs....

'The Millers' Review: A Talented Cast Stuck with Mediocre Jokes
Close your eyes and picture this: there are two parents who hate each other, are constantly yelling at each other and are annoyed at what the other is doing. Their adult son wishes they'd just leave him alone, act normal and get along. I could go on, but does this sound familiar? Everybody Loves Raymond, perhaps? Yes, but I'm actually talking about...

'Welcome to the Family' Review: Mike O'Malley Brings Plenty of Heart and Soul
What would you do if your teenage daughter came to you and said she was pregnant? You'd probably flip out, right? But what if the bad news continued when you met the boyfriend's parents and you didn't like them? Which is worse, the pregnant teen or the other family?...

'Glee' Roundup: Final Coroner's Report Released for Cory Monteith, Song List for Tribute and More
With a week to go until Cory Monteith's tribute episode airs on Glee, the final coroner's report has been released, with the official cause of death made final. And speaking of the tribute, the song list has been revealed for the episode that will honor the late actor. Also, former cast member Heather Morris has given birth -- read on to find out the baby's name....

'The Voice' Season 5: Meet Adam Levine's Team [Slideshow]
Meet the singers who made Team Adam on season 5 of The Voice....

'The Voice' Season 5: Meet Cee Lo Green's Team [Slideshow]
Meet the singers who made Team Cee Lo on season 5 of The Voice....

'The Voice' Season 5: Meet Christina Aguilera's Team [Slideshow]
Meet the singers who made Team Christina on season 5 of The Voice....

'The Voice' Season 5: Meet Blake Shelton's Team [Slideshow]
Meet the singers who made Team Blake on season 5 of The Voice....

Casting Bits: Kim Raver Returning to '24,' Bob Newhart vs. Bill Nye on 'The Big Bang Theory' and More
Kim Raver and William Devane are returning for the 24 limited-event run. There's going to be a showdown on The Big Bang Theory as Bob Newhart and Bill Nye go head-to-head. And Nathan Fillion will be guest starring on Community. Read on for all the details, including casting announcements for Trophy Wife, The Following, The Crazy Ones, Hart of Dixie, Criminal Minds, The Mindy Project and Game of Thrones -- which of these shows is The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery performing on? Hint: It's the same name as one of her songs....

'Glee' Episode 5.3 Songs: Lea Michele and the Cast Pay Tribute to Cory Monteith
This week's Glee is no doubt going to be the most difficult episode to watch in the history of the show, as the cast pay tribute to the late Cory Monteith (and his on-screen character, Finn), who died July 13 of an overdose. You might want to get the tissues out a little early because FOX has released...

'Idol' Roundup: Vote for Season 13 Tagline, Candice Glover's Accidental iTunes Release and More
With the return of American Idol just a few months away, the show wants fans to get involved by selecting a new tagline for season 13. Candice Glover's album was set to drop this week before being delayed again, but iTunes apparently didn't get the memo -- read on to find out the details of this unfortunate snafu. And also in today's Roundup, a new music video has been released for Allison Iraheta's new band....

ABC Orders Full Season of 'Agents of SHIELD'
The full season pick-ups and renewals are slowly making their way across the networks. ABC has announced that Agents of SHIELD has been given a full-season order....

'Glee' Roundup: Lea Michele Talks About Cory Monteith, Billy Joel Confirms Tribute Episode and More
This Thursday, FOX is airing the episode of Glee everyone is bracing themselves for and grabbing the tissues ahead of time for -- it's the tribute to Cory Monteith and the character he played, Finn. In a new interview, Lea Michele is breaking her silence about her on and off screen boyfriend. Also in today's Roundup, an episode featuring only Billy Joel songs will be coming this fall. And was Dianna Agron not invited to the Cory Monteith tribute because the cast and crew don't like her?...

Casting Bits: Titus Welliver to Reprise Role on 'SHIELD,' Jordin Sparks Guest Starring on 'CSI' and More
Titus Welliver is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe when he reprises his role in Agents of SHIELD. And Jordin Sparks is set to guest star on CSI this fall. Read on for all the details, including cast news for Dallas, Ironside, The Vampire Diaries, Castle, The Goldbergs, The Mindy Project, Grimm, The Michael J. Fox Show and Switched at Birth....

[Videos] 'The X Factor' Four-Chair Challenge: Ranking the 10 Best Performances
Our Top 16 is set on season 3 of The X Factor. Over the past couple weeks as the field was narrowed down, there was much drama, a whole lot of mediocre singers, and of course some gems that stood out above all the rest. Looking back on the Four-Chair Challenge and the singers who made it to the live shows, here are my rankings of the 10 best performances....

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to Return as Golden Globes Hosts in 2014 and 2015
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were a huge success when they hosted the Golden Globe Awards in 2013, so NBC and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association are sticking with their winning formula not just one more time, but for two additional years....

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