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Once Upon a Time is recasting a role for its upcoming third season. The character Robin Hood was briefly introduced in the second season where, naturally, his storyline crossed paths with Rumplestiltskin and Belle. Brit Tom Ellis originated the role of the Prince of Thieves, however scheduling conflicts has prevented him from reprising the role. Another Brit actor, Sean Maguire, will take over the role this fall. No specifics have been revealed about how Robin Hood will factor in the show's third season.
Maguire isn't a stranger to television but he's had limited American series roles on Eve and The Class, while having a greater presence on English serials. He is most recognizable from the 300 movie parody, Meet the Spartans.
Once Upon a Timereturns for its third season on September 29.
We're always on the lookout for Made-for-TV movies that jump out at us and this piece of news not only jumped out but also slapped us silly with anticipation. Fans of V.C. Andrews series of books made popular in the late '70s and '80s will likely remember reading Flowers in the Attic. In case you forgot we'll give you a brief rundown of the novel. The young mom is widowed with four kids and moves into her parents' house after her father's death. Well the mom's mom (a.k.a. Grandma) freaks out about a secret and locks the four children in the attic. While imprisoned in the attic the oldest boy and the girl develop a "special" relationship. Yeah it was some pretty racy stuff for the era.
The Lifetime network is spearheading the production and has already lined up Heather Graham and Ellen Burstyn to portray mother and grandmother, Corinne and Olivia. No information was provided on when the movie is scheduled to premiere.
Fans might remember that a movie based on the V.C. Andrews novel was released in 1987, which was received with mixed reviews. We have included that movie's original trailer to help viewers with the gist of the story.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia sees its end in the very near future. But don't whip out those hankies just yet, the show will continue on for at least two more seasons. It was revealed today that the FX show will end its run after the tenth season, next year. Fans can expect the normal 13-episode run for the upcoming ninth season, and most likely another 13-episode run for its final season. With an end date in mind, most likely producers will come up with a surefire way to end the show with a bang!
The ninth season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is scheduled to premiere September 4th on FXX, the new channel FX is launching September 2nd. FXX will consist of original shows like It's Always Sunnyand The League, as well as air reruns of old Fox television shows.
Soccer fans who enjoy the Fox Soccer network will notice the switch on September 2nd since FXX will be taking over the sports channel. Due to Fox losing U.S. broadcasting rights to air Premier League soccer matches to NBC, a decision was made to retool the channel.
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This week's New Release Tuesday are really slim pickings. We mean really, really, really, really slim. Actually about less than a handful. So without further ado, let's highlight the main ones that fans should pick up today!
Sci-Fi Pick of the Week
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Volume XXVII
MST3K has always been one of Stay Tuned's little darlings, back when the show was released through Rhino. This release is no exception. Fans who appreciate a good chuckle while watching bad movies will identify with MST3K. Join Mike, Tom Servo, and Crow T. Robot as they sit down through four horrendous movies. This installment includes: The Slime People, Rocket Attack U.S.A., Village of the Giants, and The Deadly Mantis. Shout! Factory has done a wonderful job with the releases of these volumes and they continue that excellence by providing extra features. Interviews with several of the films' actors, a featurette with original cast member Trace Beaulieu, and an introduction with writer/cast member Mary Jo Pehl are just some of the goodies you can find on this set. One more plug for the good people at Shout! Factory; if you purchase the set through their website, you will also receive an bonus DVD of serials: The Phantom Creeps, Undersea Kingdom, and General Hospital (yes, the soap opera). It may cost a little more than other sites but the bonus disc is worth it.
If you are not familiar with the show, don't fret folks. We here at Stay Tuned are happy to give you a sneak peek at one of the episodes on this set. Below is the link for Village of the Giants, which happens to star future screen star Beau Bridges, future director and creator Ron(ny) Howard (yes, he was Opie), and future one-hit wonder Toni Basil (yes, Mickey).
Kid (or Kid-at-Heart) Pick of the Week
The World's Greatest Super Friends: A Dangerous Fate
Super Friendsreturns with another volume of its cartoons. This time the 1979-1980 (which was considered Season 5) The World's Greatest Super Friendsaired eight episodes, each episode had three different cartoons thus making this set containing 24 episodes. This incarnation reverted back to the original five superheroes (Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman) and the Wonder Twins, with their monkey Gleek. The toon is very dated but the set is a must for any DC Comics fan or Super Friends completist. Below is a taste of what you can find on this set, the episode Universe of Evil.
Well that's it! It was an uneventful New Release Tuesday on the TV-on-DVD market but these suggestions should tide you over until the first Tuesday in August. According to our release schedule, that's the next BIG day. As usual, remember to Stay Tuned for anything and everything television.
We just couldn't let this one pass by and we should have waited because Warner Archive Collection doesn't post its new releases until midday. But better late than never, right?
Retro 'Toon Pick of the Week
Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels - The Complete Series
We here at Stay Tuned have actually been waiting a long time for a Captain Caveman release. Since Warner holds the rights to the Hanna-Barbera library, it was only a matter of time before this series would be released. Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels originally ran from 1977 to 1980, with the first two seasons packaged in with another Hanna-Barbera cartoon and the final season broadcasted as a half-hour program. Basically an adaptation of Scooby-Doo meets Josie and the Pussycats, the premise of the cartoon centered around the Teen Angels (Dee Dee, Brenda, and Taffy) solving mysteries. They happen to come across the ice block that housed the prehistoric Captain Caveman and thawed him out. Working together, the girls drive the van while Cavey walks around grumbling and pulling all sorts of things out of his hair. Oh and somehow he can fly.
Below is an episode featured in the first season, presented in its entirety. And yes, the episodes were only 11 minutes long. You can purchase the set at Warner Archive's website (Warner Archive Collection site).
Well William and Kate are parents to a baby boy. Since pretty much the whole world was and continues to be on Royal
Baby Watch, we here at Stay Tuned have decided to take the extensive
media coverage with humor. So we've decided to feature some of the
funniest and wildest births that have come across our television.
The Cosby Show entered into new comedic territory when it had imagined a world where men became pregnant just to experience the pangs of labor and childbirth. The episode titled 'The Day the Spores Landed' premiered during the sixth season and saw Cliff, Elvin, Martin, and Theo give birth to their version of children. Remember Cliff giving birth to the never-ending hoagie? Well you can now. Enjoy and keep it locked right here at Stay Tuned!
Oh William and Kate, you guys sure know how to turn the world around with your contractions. Since pretty much the whole world is on Royal Baby Watch, we here at Stay Tuned have decided to take the extensive media coverage with humor. So we've decided to feature some of the funniest and wildest births that have come across our television.
In the second season of Martin, Martin gets stuck host a baby shower for one of Gina's friends. After an argument breaks up the shower, the mother-to-be goes into labor in Martin's apartment and it is up to him and the guys to deliver the baby. Apart from the hilarious (and unreal) birth, this episode features probably to the best appearance of Dragonfly Jones, as well as the first appearance of Elroy Preston. The episode is presented in its entirety.
During the panel session at Comic-Con,Once Upon a Time producers offered details of what will be coming up the pike in the show's third season. The not-so-secret integration of Peter Pan and the world of Neverland was at the top of the list. Producers emphasized that this characterization of Peter Pan will take a darker form, possibly evil. The surprising news, however, was the revelation that another Disney princess would be making her debut in the new season. This time it's Ariel, the little mermaid's turn which was pretty much confirmed with this sneak peek video release. Check it out below.
Once Upon a Time returns Sunday, September 29 on ABC.
