TV Hot Spot: Pictures

Heroes Season 3: On The Set!

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Source: SpoilerTV & NBC

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TV Hot Spot: News

Heroes: Season 3 Premiere at ComicCon!

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Source: NBC & SpoilerTV


Yes folks, it's June which means the Comic-con news starts this month. This is my first post about scheduling and San Diego Comic Con 2008 and most certainly won't be my last!

HEROES fans...listen up!

The third season opener of the NBC series will reportedly be making its debut during Comic Con 2008.

The con has been a popular venue for the show for the last two years. Last years' HEROES panel was overflowing with fans trying to catch a glimpse of the cast!

After a somewhat disappointing second season, the showrunners plan to release goodies over the summer to convince the fans they are back and better than ever.

''We have to show our wares,'' says exec producer Tim Kring, ''If getting buzz means spoiling some things, I'll take buzz any day.''

Although it's not set in stone, Kring hopes to screen the Sept. 22 season premiere of HEROES at San Diego Comic Con 2008 in July.





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TV Hot Spot: News

Heroes: Trading Cards Coming Soon!

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Source: NBC & SpoilerTV


NBC UNIVERSAL DEBUTS ONE-OF-A- KIND 'HEROES' TRADING CARDS FROM THE TOPPS COMPANY

Cards Include Original Cast Autographs, Flip Motion, Pieces of Wardrobe And One-of-a Kind Artwork From Top Illustrators

First Set Is In Stores Now - Second Set Debuts in July

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - May 21, 2008 - Fans of NBC's hit series "Heroes" now have one more way to enjoy their favorite show as NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music & Consumer Products Group debuts the first set of collectible trading cards from renowned trading card company Topps. Ninety cards are featured in the first set, which focuses on characters and scenes from the first season of the show.

The initial card set includes original cast autographs from Jack Coleman ("H.R.G."), Noah Gray-Cabey ("Micah Sanders"), Greg Grunberg ("Matt Parkman"), James Kyson Lee ("Ando Masahashi"), Masi Oka ("Hiro Nakamura"), Hayden Panettiere ("Claire Bennet"), Adrian Pasdar ("Nathan Petrelli"), Sendhil Ramamurthy ("Mohinder Suresh"), Zachary Quinto ("Sylar") and Milo Ventimiglia ("Peter Petrelli").

Additional features include special foil cards; flip motion cards that depict "before" and "after," as characters morph; memorabilia cards that contain a swatch of actual "Heroes" costume material; one-of-a-kind original sketch cards from "Heroes" illustrators, including Tim Sale; and, select episodic imagery from the show.

"Topps has done a first-rate job showcasing 'Heroes' with these unique collectible cards," said NBC Universal Senior Vice President Kim Niemi. "With the autographs and bits of costume, these cards give the fans an actual piece of the show and we look forward to introducing more in the months to come."

"The fervent 'Heroes' fan base and the show's compelling on-air visuals are powerful trading-card ingredients," said Ira Friedman, Topps Vice President, Publishing. "Add the engaging storylines and multi-seasonal episodes to the mix and 'Heroes' has the potential to become a major mainstay in the collectible card category."

The second set of "Heroes" trading cards will hit stores in July and will include original autographs from cast members David Anders ("Adam Monroe"), Dana Davis ("Monica Dawson"), Ali Larter ("Niki Sanders"), James Kyson Lee ("Ando Masahashi") and Cristine Rose ("Angela Petrelli") as well as Ashley Crow ("Sandra Bennet"), Nicholas D'Agosto ("West Rosen"), Jimmy Jean-Louis ("The Haitian"), Adair Tishler ("Molly Walker") and Stephen Tobolowsky ("Bob Bishop"). In addition to dazzling new selections of sketch artwork, the second set of "Heroes" collectible cards will feature costume pieces from characters including "Claire Bennet" (portrayed by Hayden Panettiere), "Elle Bishop" (portrayed by Kristen Bell), "Monica Dawson" (portrayed by Dana Davis), "Peter Petrelli" (portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia) and "West Rosen" (portrayed by Nicholas D'Agosto).

The cards come in packs of seven cards and are also available in special "hobby box" sets, which include 24 packs of cards. Each hobby box contains either one original autograph, a memorabilia card or a sketch card. The cards are now available at comic book and specialty retailers as well as mass merchandisers nationwide.




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TV Hot Spot: Spoilers

Ausiello: Heroes!

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Source: TVGuide

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Latest from Ausiello:

Question: How about throwing me a bone about Heroes? — Dee

Ausiello: Casting scoop! Sources confirm to me exclusively that Jessalyn Gilsig is reprising her role as Claire's white-trash mom for five episodes next season.





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TV Hot Spot: Spoilers

Kristin: Heroes!

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Source: E! Online

(Warning! Might contain SPOILERS!)

(Warning! Might contain SPOILERS!)



Latest from Kristin:

Yessie in New Orleans: Heroes! Give me something!


Gladly! I will give you a bevy of video interviews with our favorites (Masi, Milo, Zach, Adrian, Sendhil, etc.) this week for a Heroes Week extravaganza, so keep checking back. In the meantime, I can tell you this doozy of a spoiler: Sylar slices open the head of the person you may consider the show's biggest star! That happens within the first two episodes and we also learn exactly what he does once Sy-baby pops the lid on our heroic pals, so let's just say that there is plenty to look forward to early on in season three. They are putting some big plot points and answers in motion, from what I hear.






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TV Hot Spot: Pictures

Heroes 3x01: Behind The Scenes!

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Source: NBC & SpoilerTV


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TV Hot Spot: News

Heroes: From Football To Saving the World!

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Source: TVGuide & SpoilerTV


OK, maybe this week won't be completely doom-and-gloomy after all.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that the enchanting Brea Grant — who made quite the impression as Landry's short-lived rebound girl on Friday Night Lights — is joining the cast of Heroes next season as The Speedster.

As you'll recall, last month I reported that Heroes was casting the role of Joy, who's "quick on her feet — and adept at getting herself into and out of trouble."

Let me be the first to congratulate Tim Kring and his team on a job very well done. Who's going to be the second?




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TV Hot Spot: Trailer

Heroes: Interview with Tim Kring and Jeph Loeb!

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Source: SpoilerTV & NBC & IESB.Net


Interview with Tim Kring and Jeph Loeb (Ironman Premiere):




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TV Hot Spot: Pictures

Heroes: Milo & Adrian at BAFTA!

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Source: Televisionista


The BAFTA, British Television Awards, was hold on the 20th of April and look at the Heroes that turned up. "Heroes" will be premiering in September on NBC, and the network has said that the show will deliver more than its usual 22 episode order.


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TV Hot Spot: Spoilers

Kristin: Heroes!

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Source: E! Online

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Latest from Kristin:

Sasha in Charleston, Ill.: I'm in desperate need of some Heroes scoop. The wait until new episodes is killing me!

Look for a new villain named Joy. Her power is superspeed—she's lightning-fast, like the Flash. Hiro meets her in a museum. He asks her if she has powers and if she is trying to steal some art. She convinces him she's on the up-and-up...and then makes off with a bunch of paintings. She's described as a nymph-like character with the speed of a cheetah on, er, speed.






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TV Hot Spot: Episode Info

Heroes 3x01 & 3x02: Episode Info!

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Source: NBC & SpoilerTV


Episode Info 3x01 & 3x02 (Casting Call):

Jesse

28-38, Male. Jesseis an intense guy with an explosive temper. Violent. Cruel. A mean looking S.O.B. Recurring Co-Star;



Reporter #1 & #2

28-38, Male or Female, any ethnicities. An ambitious TV reporter covering the news in Odessa, Texas. Co-Star;



E.R. Doctor

32-48, Male or Female, any ethnicities. A skilled E.R. doctor working in Odessa, Texas. Co-Star;



News Commentator

32-45, Male or Female, any ethnicities. A TV anchor on a national news program. sptv050769. Co-Star;



Scary Guy #1 & #2

25-35, Male, any ethnicities. Two scary thugs preying on innocent civilians in New York city. Co-Star;



Paramedic

30-40, Male or Female, any ethnicities. A paramedic administering emergency care to a seriously injured patient. Co-Star.



African Aborigine

Any age, Male, thin. Seeking an African actor who could portray a member of the Maasai, Samburu or another similar nomadic pastoral tribe. A storyteller with great wisdom. ACTORS MUST BE USA CITIZENS OR HAVE A VALID GREEN CARD. WE CAN'T ACCEPT AN 01 VISA. sptv050769 Guest Star / Multiple Episode Arc.


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TV Hot Spot: Spoilers

Kristin: Heroes!

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Source: E! Online

(Warning! Might contain SPOILERS!)

(Warning! Might contain SPOILERS!)



Latest from Kristin:

Lynne in Trenton, N.J.: There are a lot of rumors flying around about new Heroes characters for season three. Can you tell me anything concrete?


Expect an unlikable dude named Jesse to join the cast. Mean, angry and out of control is what I'm hearing about him.





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TV Hot Spot: Episode Info

Heroes Season 3: Episode Info!

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Source: NBC & SpoilerTV


Episode Info (Upcoming Episode Titles):

Episode 3x01: "The Butterfly Effect"
Sept. 15, 2008

Written By: Tim Kring
Directed By: Allan Arkush

Episode 3x02: "Dreamtime"
Sept. 2008

Written By: Tim Kring
Directed By: Greg Beeman

Episode 3x03: "One of Us, One of Them"
Sept. 2008

Written By: Joe Pokaski
Directed By: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Episode 3x04: "The Year of Our Lord"
Fall 2008

Written By: Aron Coleite
Directed By: Adam Kane



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TV Hot Spot: News

Heroes: Soundtrack Out NOW!

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Source: ODI & NBC & SpoilerTV


The official Heroes Soundtrack is now available to buy online. Here are some details about the CD and the list of the tracks. Also posted below is a little behind the scenes video featurette of the making of the soundtrack.

Crank up the volume and experience Heroes in a whole new way! Debuting March 18, the Heroes Soundtrack features classic tunes from Bob Dylan and David Bowie, along with 11 exclusive tracks from an eclectic array of cutting-edge artists, like Panic! At the Disco, Wilco and Death Cab for Cutie. Preview music from the CD, along with its original artwork, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and music videos right here. Look for the Heroes Soundtrack today, available at Best Buy and all digital music providers.

Complete list of Tracks:

1. Heroes Title - Wendy & Lisa
2. Fire and Regeneration - Wendy & Lisa(*new release)
3. He's Frank - Brighton Port Authority featuring Iggy Pop(*new release)
4. All For Swinging You Around - The New Pornographers
5. Glad It's Over - Wilco(*new release)
6. Weightless - Nada Surf(*new release)
7. Nine In The Afternoon - Panic! At The Disco(*new release)
8. Chills - My Morning Jacket(*new release)
9. Natural Selection - Wendy & Lisa
10. ABoneCroneDrone 3 - Shelia Chandra
11. Not Now But Soon - Imogen Heap(*new release)
12. Jealousy Rides With Me - Death Cab For Cutie(*new U.S. release)
13. All Things Must Pass - The Jesus and Mary Chain(*new release)
14. Homecoming - Wendy & Lisa
15. Man In The Long Black Coat - Bob Dylan
16. Maya's Theme - Yerba Buena(*new release)
17. Keep My Composure - The Chemical Brothers featuring Spank Rock(*new release)
18. Heroes - David Bowie


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TV Hot Spot: Spoilers

Ausiello: Heroes!

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Source: TVGuide

(Warning! Might contain SPOILERS!)


Latest from Ausiello:

Question: Any new scoop about the third season of Heroes? — Sasha

Ausiello: Someone may be moving in on Mohinder's narrator turf. Tim Kring is said to be seeking an Australian Aboriginal actor in his fifties to appear in multiple episodes as a storyteller with great wisdom and a soft, soothing voice





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TV Hot Spot: Episode Info

NBC Makes Big Plans for '08-'09!

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Source: Zap2It


NEW YORK -- "Friday Night Lights" is coming back, "The Office" is spinning off and NBC is going to try to have mostly original programming all year round.

Those are some of the highlights from what NBC is calling its "in front" (rather than upfront) schedule announcement for 2008-09 on Wednesday. And what it may have lacked in the glitz and star power of a typical upfront presentation, it made up for in sheer volume of information.

The network announced its schedule -- several different ones, in fact -- for the coming season, with four new series (dramas "Knight Rider," "Crusoe" and "My Own Worst Enemy" and comedy "Kath & Kim") set to go for the fall and another four, including a top-secret spinoff of "The Office," for the winter and spring of 2009.

Additionally, critical darling "Friday Night Lights" is coming back for a third season thanks to a partnership with satellite service DirecTV. Fellow bubble show "Lipstick Jungle" is also returning, while "Scrubs" will be free to go elsewhere (like ABC).

"These are shows I've been waiting my entire career to put on air," NBC co-chairman Ben Silverman said at a news conference at the network's headquarters in New York.

The fall schedule won't look that much different than the fall schedule NBC trotted out this year, with "Heroes" returning to anchor Mondays at 9, a comedy block leading into "ER" on Thursdays and "Sunday Night Football" closing out the week. Freshman series "Chuck," "Life" and "Lipstick Jungle" -- which Silverman said got a renewal based on its strength among young women and upscale viewers, even though overall ratings were mediocre -- will also be back.

"My Own Worst Enemy," which stars Christian Slater (in his first series role) in a Jekyll-and-Hyde story about a suburban father/high-level spy, will get the post-"Heroes" timeslot on Monday nights in the fall. "Kath & Kim," an adaptation of the Australian hit that stars Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, will be sandwiched between "The Biggest Loser" and "Law & Order: SVU" on Tuesdays. "Knight Rider" will air Wednesdays at 8, and the adventure "Crusoe," based on Daniel Defoe's classic novel, goes in the 8 p.m. Friday spot.

As it did last year, "The Office" will begin its season with a handful of hour-long episodes before being paired with a series of "Saturday Night Live" prime-time election specials in October.

Come January, "American Gladiators" and "Deal or No Deal" will spell "Chuck" and "Heroes" on Monday nights, allowing the latter two shows to return for longer runs of original episodes later in 2009. The Tom Fontana-Barry Levinson drama "The Philanthropist" will take the 10 p.m. Monday spot later in the season, while another pair of new dramas, "Merlin" and "Kings," will bookend the returning "Medium" on Sunday nights.

Also at midseason, "Friday Night Lights" will return to NBC (although it will air on DirecTV in the fall), and the "Office" spinoff will launch with a post-Super Bowl premiere. "Law & Order" will take over for "Lipstick Jungle" at 10 p.m. Wednesday nights.

NBC has even gone so far as to lay out its schedule for summer 2009, promising Canadian drama "The Listener," cooking competition "The Chopping Block" and a pair of shows from the producer of "Ice Road Truckers" for 14 months or so from now.

"Scrubs," meanwhile, will end its seven-season run on NBC in May. ABC is in serious talks to pick the show up for another season, however.


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TV Hot Spot: News

Heroes Magazine: Issue #3!

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Source: NBC & SpoilerTV


Heroes - The Official Magazine is back and better than ever!

In this explosive issue, we’ll be bringing you an exclusive interview with Hayden Panettiere. She’ll be discussing her fellow cast-members, the Heroes fans, and her desire to be a bad girl!

We also talk to the man behind Isaac’s prophetic artwork and comic book legend Tim Sale.

We’ll also be catching up with Ali Larter, Leonard Roberts, and Noah Gray-Cabey.

They’ll be talking about their time on the show so far, and life in The Sanders Family.

If that’s not enough for you, we’ll also be chatting with Cristine Rose who plays Angela Petrelli. Is she good, bad, or somewhere in-between… find out here!

All of this on top of your regular features, exclusive news, and competitions!

What more could you ask for?

Make sure you pick up your copy of the Official Heroes Magazine.

UK Release: 13th March 2008
US Release: 18th March 2008



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TV Hot Spot: News

Heroes: Kristen Bell Interview!

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Source: TVGuide & SpoilerTV


Kristen Bell might not only have more antiheroic days ahead of her (as reported last week in Ask Ausiello), but there might also be a bit of a turnaround for her Elle-raiser. While she notes that "nobody really knows anything at this point" as to the NBC series' game plan for Season 3, she says, "I’ve had an unbelievable experience thus far and they seem to like me and want to keep me onboard, so we’re going to keep that ball rolling for as long as we can. I think we fell in love. Just try and separate us!"

Bell is busy for the next 12 weeks on a shoot that will take her to Rome and New York City, but when she comes back "is when [Heroes] will be getting things together to start shooting. So I’ll be free."

Though Heroes' focus when it returns will be on big baddies, Bell's Elle could surprise fans. "She is so evil and so broken, yet she actually redeems herself over the next couple of episodes," the actress teases


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TV Hot Spot: News

Heroes: Soundtrack & Music Video!

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Source: Heroes The Series & SpoilerTV


NBC knows Heroes fans will be dying for anything Heroes-related in-between now and September, when Season 3 begins, and they’re offering something for the fans: an official soundtrack will be released on March 18, and will be accompanied by music videos featuring footages from the show. Bands who will be included in the soundtrack (their song in parenthesis) includes”: Wilco, Panic! at the Disco, Imogen Heap, Brighton Port Authority featuring Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie.

In addition, “Heroes” executive producer/director Allan Arkush has crafted five music video montage podcasts — featuring “Heroes” footage set to select tracks from the album — that will be exclusively available for free download on the Zune Marketplace online store and for streaming at MSN. Nada Surf’s “Weightless” will be the first available, starting Feb. 29.

The soundtrack, being released through NBC Records, will be available in CD format at Best Buy stores and digitally at Zune and other digital service providers. It is executive produced by music industry veteran Errol Kolosine in collaboration with “Heroes” creator/executive producer Tim Kring and Arkush.

Here’s the complete list of songs that will be on the soundtrack:

1. “Heroes Title,” Wendy & Lisa
2. “Fire and Regeneration,” Wendy & Lisa
3. “He’s Frank,” Brighton Port Authority featuring Iggy Pop
4. “All for Swinging You Around,” New Pornographers
5. “Glad It’s Over,” Wilco
6. “Weightless,” Nada Surf
7. “Nine in the Afternoon,” Panic at the Disco
8. “Chills,” My Morning Jacket
9. “Natural Selectio,” Wendy & Lisa
10. “ABoneCroneDrone 3,” Shelia Chandra
11. “Not Now but Soon,” Imogen Heap
12. “Jealously Rides With Me,” Death Cab for Cutie
13. “All Things Must Pass,” The Jesus and Mary Chain
14. “Homecoming,” Wendy & Lisa
15. “Man in the Long Black Coat,” Bob Dylan
16. “Maya’s Theme,” Yerba Buena
17. “Keeping My Composure,” The Chemical Brothers featuring Spank Rock
18. “Heroes,” David Bowie


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TV Hot Spot: Spoilers

Ausiello: Heroes!

Post by: Sal


Source: TVGuide

(Warning! Might contain SPOILERS!)


Latest from Ausiello:

Question: I'm dying for some juicy Heroes scoop! — Stacie

Ausiello: Well, this is about as juicy as it comes: Kristen Bell is not — I repeat, not — signed on for next season. But (and this is a big "but," so listen up) sources confirm that Heroes is in active discussions with her to return for an arc during Season 3. And considering how much everyone at the show worships her — and she them — I have every reason to believe that this will happen.



Question: I have a Heroes question: Are they going back to work on new episodes in the spring, even if they will not air until the fall? Is that how NBC is able to order more than 22 for next season? — Pat

Ausiello: Nothing gets by you, Pat. Yes, Heroes is tentatively slated to start production on Season 3 on May 1 — more than two months ahead of schedule. As a result, the show could have as many as 10-13 episodes already in the can by the time it returns in September.



Question: I'm so sad to hear that Heroes isn't returning until the fall. Do you have any idea what we can expect for next season? — Holly

Ausiello: Let's just say that over the next few months the show's casting offices will be filled with actors who are very good at being very bad.




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