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Sunday, July 29, 2012

What to Watch (Week of 7/30 & 8/6)

This summer has been full of Double Issues! Sorry I've been away for a couple weeks. It's been rough trying to get caught up on everything after Comic-Con. It wore me out, but it was the best time ever! You can check out my recap of Comic-Con here.

I've also been spending my time trying to get caught up on Fringe. I've watched the first season online on www.thewb.com, and decided to order them all on DVD since I found them for a good price. Now if only they would arrive in the mail already!

Monday, July 30th
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Perception (TNT) 10pm
Teen Wolf (MTV) 10pm

Tuesday, July 31st
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
White Collar (USA) 9pm
Covert Affairs (USA) 10pm
Franklin & Bash (TNT) 10pm

Wednesday, August 1st
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Supernatural (rerun) (The CW) 8pm
Supernatural (rerun) (The CW) 9pm

Thursday, August 2nd
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
The Vampire Diaries (rerun) (The CW) 8pm
Suits (USA) 10pm

Friday, August 3rd
The Princess Diaries (movie) (ABC Fam) 6pm
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
The Bourne Ultimatum (movie) (TNT) 8pm
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (movie) (ABC Fam) 8:30pm
Bones (rerun) (Fox) 9pm
The Bourne Identity (movie) (TNT) 10:30pm

Saturday, August 4th
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Inglourious Basterds (movie) (TNT) 8pm
The House Bunny (movie) (TBS) 9pm

Sunday, August 5th
Gladiator (movie) (TNT) 4:45pm
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Falling Skies (TNT) 9pm
The Glades (A&E) 9pm
True Blood (HBO) 9pm
Political Animals (USA) 10pm

Monday, August 6th
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Perception (TNT) 10pm
Teen Wolf (MTV) 10pm

Tuesday, August 7th
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Zombieland (movie) (FX) 8pm
Hidalgo (movie) (AMC) 8pm
White Collar (USA) 9pm
Franklin & Bash (TNT) 10pm

Wednesday, August 8th
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Supernatural (rerun) (The CW) 8pm
Supernatural (rerun) (The CW) 9pm
Mean Girls (movie) (ABC Fam) 9pm
Auction Hunters (Spike) 9pm

Thursday, August 9th
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
The Vampire Diaries (rerun) (The CW) 8pm
A Cinderella Story (movie) (ABC Fam) 9pm
Suits (USA) 10pm

Friday, August 10th
Miss Congeniality (movie) (ABC Fam) 6pm
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (movie) (ABC Fam) 8:30pm

Saturday, August 11th
Iron Man (movie) (FX) 7pm
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm

Sunday, August 12th
2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) 8pm | Closing ceremonies.
Falling Skies (TNT) 9pm
The Glades (A&E) 9pm
True Blood (HBO) 9pm
Political Animals (USA) 10pm

San Diego Comic-Con 2012

I survived my first trip to Comic-Con!

I've been wanting to go to Comic-Con for years, but living in Michigan and the costs being so high, I wasn't sure when I would get the chance. I was so thankful to be able to go to Comic-Con this year for my work, but on my off days, I was able to attend some great panels of my favorite TV shows.

Wow. What an intense experience. So many people! I had the worst time trying to get cell phone service everyone was using it up! I also probably only slept a total of 5 hours for the 4 days I was there. I even spent the night outside in line on Saturday night to ensure a spot in Hall H Sunday morning - you'll see why below. 

I took a few notes from some of the panels I was able to attend (similar to as I did for PaleyFest). For a lot of the Warner Bros. shows, this year you can watch the full panels online at www.thewb.com, or of course catch snippets on YouTube that people recorded. I've included a few of my own videos and pics too.
You can view the pictures by clicking here

Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend any extra panels on Thursday because I had to get ready for a panel we were putting on with my work that evening. There were only a couple panels I would have liked to go to, but it didn't break my heart to miss them.

Friday, July 13th - I stayed the whole day in Ballroom 20, and here was what was on the schedule.

Community: School is Back in Session - Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Allison Brie.
I've only seen the pilot, but the cast was really fun at the panel, and their montage videos were hilarious.
Join the Revolution! Nickelodeon's Legend of Korra - Bryan Konietzko, Mike DiMartino, Joaquim Dos Santos, Janet Varney, David Faustino, P.J. Byrne, Seychelle Gabriel, and Andrea Romano.
I don't watch the show, but a fun part of the panel was a live table-reading of a script.
Firefly 10-Year Anniversary - Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Gina Torres (unable to attend), Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin (unable to attend), Sean Maher, Summer Glau.
This was a fantastic panel! There was laughter and tears - especially from the panelists. Made me want to re-watch the whole series right then and there. Nathan Fillion was so awesome to come out and take pictures with everyone waiting in line overnight on Saturday night and I was lucky to grab a picture with him.
Bones - Hart Hanson (unable to attend), Stephen Nathan, David Boreanaz, and Emily Deschanel.
I was so happy to be able to be at this panel! I was mad at myself for not going to the Bones Paleyfest, so this was one panel I did not want to miss!  Some things learned from the panel:
- It is very unlikely that we will see any flashbacks of the "Bedroom Scene", though it is likely that we might see some in the future.
- The Season 8 premiere will pick up three months later and Booth will be furious with Brennan. Booth will go out and find her on his own, not as an FBI agent.
- This season is going to be a lot darker, and Pelant will stay throughout Season 8.
- Cam will be with someone new, but we already know them, and it will be very surprising.
- David will direct again. David: "It's difficult" / Emily: "It's difficult to work with you." Emily mentioned that she was actually all set to direct last year, but then she got pregnant.
- David: "We need to bring back Buck and Wanda." (Here here!). They will be going undercover again this season (though not sure as who), and it will involve ballroom dancing.
- We will learn more about Booth's family, and specifically his mother.
- As of now, there are no plans for a special 150 episode, though Stephen mentioned it is likely that they might kill someone. They were shocked they were coming close to 150 episodes and Stephen said: "We have to do the math."
- David is asked about his role on Angel and if he would work with Joss Whedon again. He believed Joss wrapped up the finale of Angel perfectly, though would love to work with him again. "If they'd want to make a movie out of it, that'd be fun."
- There was mention of the four "Bonus Episodes" that will be staggered throughout Season 8. One episode is from the point-of-view of the skull.
Arrow Screening and Q&A - Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, and David Nutter.
Was able to watch the pilot episode of the new series, and am definitely looking forward for the rest of the series when it starts up on October on The CW. Some fun tidbits I learned at the panel:
- Stephen was the first person to audition for the part of Oliver Queen.
- There will be some other DC Characters joining the cast and there will be nods to the DC Universe throughout the series - China White will be played by Kelly Hu.
- Stephen: "Who doesn't want to play the superhero on TV? I've always wanted to play the villain, but this is a start."
- How soon will we see Laurel become a woman of action? - "Not as soon as you want, but sooner than you think."
- Yes. The abs in the workout scene are real. It is a must watch even if you aren't sure you want to watch the show. I promise.
Entertainment Weekly: Powerful Women in Pop Culture (aka Women Who Kick Ass!) - Kristin Bauer van Straten, Sarah Wayne Callies, Kristin Kreuk, Nikki Reed, Anna Torv, and Lucy Lawless.
The ladies talk about the power and privilege of playing characters that have redefined the rules for women. Kristin Bauer was fantastic and funny. Nikki Reed seemed to be extremely nervous. Anna Torv is the most lovely person in all the land.

Saturday, July 14th - Again, I stayed the whole day in Ballroom 20, and here was what was on the schedule.

Warehouse 13 - Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Allison Scagliotti, and Jack Kenny.
Though I've only seen a few episodes of the first season of the show, this panel was a lot of fun. Probably one of my favorite quotes of the weekend was from Saul Rubinek: "I have a twitter, but I don't tweet...I'm a twat."
Once Upon a Time - Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, and Meghan Ory.
Seriously guys, Josh Dallas is so beautiful. Okay moving on. One really cool part of the panel was at the beginning we got to see some of the new title cards for the new season which included: Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, Herbie the Lovebug (Emma's bug), and Jack and the Beanstalk. We also got to see an ad for "Singlebrooke" which was all the townspeople creating there online profile videos for a dating site. Jamie Dornan was in it and it made me sad. I so hope he will be back next season. We also got to see a clip from the next season that shows a little bit of Ca****n ***k.
- re: Malificent dying at the end of the season. "I didn't see her body, did you?" "There is magic now is Storybrooke, so..." 
- Dr. Whale's fairytale counter part will be revealed this season.
- re: Fairytale land - "We don't know if there is anything to go back to."
- We won't be seeing Emma's foster parents more quiet yet, but maybe in the future. Edward says "I'm more interested in who Henry's father is." - which we will find out this season and "people will be very excited to find out who it is." Adam joked: "It's either someone you've met, or haven't." Jennifer Morrison already knows who the father is.
- We will learn why certain things came over and for what reasons.
- Emilie is asked what co-star from LOST she would like to work with on the show: Terry O'Quinn.
- We will find out what happened to Rumpelstiltskin's son, Baelfire.  
- Lana is asked what it's like when people recognize her on the street: "Children do run from me...and so do some adults."
Futurama - Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, and Maurice LaMarche.
The Simpsons - David Mirkin, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike Anderson, Yeardley Smith.
I took a break during these panel, so unfortunately I don't have anything to add here. I did get to see the theatrical short for The Simpsons "The Longest Daycare" which was quiet cute.
Family Guy - Seth MacFarlane, Alex Bornstein, Mila Kunis, Seth Green, Mike Henry, Mark Hentemann, and Steve Callaghan.
American Dad - Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Dee Bradley Baker, Mike Barket, and Matt Weitzman.
Got to see a sneak peek of the funniest scenes from the upcoming new season of Family Guy.
The Vampire Diaries - Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig, Julie Plec, and Kevin Williamson.
I was bummed Joseph Morgan didn't make a surprise visit, and missed Candice Accola, but thankfully I saw her at Paleyfest. Not a lot of spoilers were given for the new season unfortunately. Some highlights were:
- Zach: "I'm proud to be a human!"
- Kevin Williamson asks Paul Wesley about playing the villain:  
- Julie: "I think at one point [Ian] had a sit down with Jesus Christ." / Paul: "You're like the guy in the Dos Equis commercials."
- Kevin Williamson asks Ian Somerhalder what's going on with Damon, and where he's going this season:

- Katherine will show her face again when Klaus is no longer a threat.
- re: Matt David coming back at some point - "It's possible."
- We will learn more about Esther and the "big spell" that turned her family into vampires.
- Ian started doing sound effects for fast vampire sex - "See that, vamp sex just happened, and you didn't even know it."
- An audience member asked the panel if they were in the Hunger Games arena, who would they kill and who they would try to save - Ian: "I would just kill 'em all."
True Blood - Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis (unable to attend), Deborah Ann Woll, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Joe Manganiello, Chris Meloni, and Alan Ball. 
The audience was shown a trailer of what's to come for the rest of the season, and it looked fantastic!
- According to Stephen, Alexander is the best cuddler because "he's got very long arms."

- Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsgard talk about Bill and Eric's relationship:  
- Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard, and Alan Ball talk about the scene in S5 when Bill and Eric are taken and stuffed in the trunk of the car:
   
- There was discussion of Pam's wardrobe and of course the Wal-Mart sweatsuit came up. Sam said that his favorite is the red jumpsuit she wore in Season 2.
- Rutina mentioned that her mother was very supportive of her new role on the show. Her mother called her and said, "That bustier was workin' honey!"
- Joe was asked if he gave Rutina lessons on stripping. Joe, Rutina, and Alan all do body rolls - Joe threw money at Alan.
 

- Chris was asked how True Blood compares to SVU - "It's hard to figure out what's a sex crime on this show."
- We will see more about the Stackhouse parent in dream sequences and flashbacks.
- There will be more "crazy sex scenes" this season, and "all tastes will be satisfied."
- Stephen was asked about directing his first episode - "I got to see Joe naked."
- Alex was asked if he has considered the part of Christian Grey for the 50 Shades of Grey movie - "I haven't read the book and haven't seen the script" / Stephen: "He's just lived the life."
- As of now, no plans for Were-Tiger, John Quinn, to make an appearance.
- Three new romances are going to happen this season.

- Ryan Kwanten does a handstand - I don't remember why, but does that really matter? 
  

Sunday, July 15th - Finally got out of Ballroom 20 and into Hall H. I stayed in line overnight to ensure I would get in to the hall and get a good seat. Why? SUPERNATURAL!

Fringe - Anna Torv, Josh Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown (unable to attend), Jasika Nicole, John Noble, and J.H. Wyman.
I must confess that I had only seen a few episodes of the first season when it first aired. I began to see my mistake earlier this year when there was a ton of chatter on Twitter about how amazing the show is. After this panel I knew I had to correct my ways. Unfortunately I already know a few of the spoilers that are ahead, but I have no one to blame but myself. I started watching the first season as soon as I got back, and decided just to order them all on DVD since I got them for a good price, so as soon as Season 2 and 3 come in the mail, I will be starting those up again.
- We got to see a trailer for Season 5, and it was AH-MAZING. Those 5 minutes were basically what made me want to watch the whole series. That and Anna, Josh, and John. Also all the crying that was going on! When Lance Reddick started to cry, I thought I was going to lose it by the way he was describing his favorite scene on the show.
- Josh Jackson was hilarious. I wish I could have gotten some videos of him, but my battery was dying and I had to save it for the next panel because....
Supernatural - Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Jim Beaver, Mark A. Sheppard, Jeremy Carver, and Ben Edlund. 
If there was only one panel I could go to this weekend, this one would be it. Oh my god, was I on cloud nine when I got to go! The boys were hilarious, as of course I knew they would be from seeing the various panel clips on YouTube throughout the years, but it was a million times better being there in person. I'm really mad at myself because I didn't even think about asking them a question until they announced it was time for audience Q&A's, but by that time the line was extremely long. But hey, if you guys are reading this: Why don't Sam and Dean use the Bitch/Jerk nicknames anymore? Me and my brother loved that! Did they just grow out of it? I'm super curious. Oh and also, did someone on the writing staff go to Michigan State? I love all the references that there have been, so I'm also curious about that. Kthanksbye.
- The boys will have to deal with new relationships that will come along, including Sam's new love interest.


 
- Dean will get out of Purgatory very soon.  
- Jim was wearing a Deadwood hat, and Jared asked: "Can somebody get Jim a Supernatural hat?!" Jim mentioned that he's been trying to get one for years.
- On Bobby coming back - Jim: "It's Supernatural, anything is possible."
- Crowley will be a "Titanic issue" this season.

- Misha trying not to give anything away.
   

 
- Theme for this season is "Raiders of the Lost Arc." This year the boys are starting the season on offense and very much united in going after this "one thing." - involved in a chase for a "power source."
- There will be one over-arching mythology that will hopefully carry on for more years.

After It Airs (Teen Wolf 7/9, 16, 23)

Teen Wolf
Season 2 Episode 7-9 - Restraint / Raving / Party Guessed

"Restraint"
Summary:
As Lydia begins to make connections about the bite from Peter, Jackson causes new problems for Scott and Stiles. Meanwhile, Derek has a crisis of faith in his leadership as a new Alpha.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Teen Wolf: Snake Snacks & Schisms (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

'Teen Wolf' Recap: How to Channel Your Inner Lord Voldemort - BuddyTV

Teen Wolf Recap for Season 2, Episode 7, "Restraint": Snakes on the Brain - Wetpaint

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Stiles: But what if we both have to use the bathroom at the same time and there’s only two stalls available, and they’re only right next to each other?...I’ll just hold it.
Stiles: Dad, humor’s very subjective. I mean we’re talking, like, multiple levels of interpretation here! / Sheriff: Uh huh. OK, how exactly am I supposed to interpret the stolen prison transport van? / Stiles: We filled the tank!
Mrs. McCall: It’s not just this. Although a restraining order is a new low that I didn’t think that you would reach quite this soon. It’s everything on top of it. The completely bizarre behavior. The late nights coming home. Having to beg Mr. Harris for you to make up that chemistry test that you missed. / Scott: I missed a chemistry test? / Mrs. McCall: Really, Scott? Really?
Scott: I’m the worst son ever. / Stiles: Well, I’m not winning any prizes either.
Allison: It was my report on an online gaming community that battles mythical creatures. / Stiles: I am part of an online gaming community that battles mythical creatures.
Stiles: You wanna play Catwoman, I’ll be your Batman.

Episode Music:
Oberhofer - "Haus"
Terraplane Sun - "Get Me Golden"
Nicky Blitz - "Hawk" 
Dada Life - "Kick Out the Epic Mother******"
StepDad - "Warrior"
M83 - "Coloring the Void"
Flight Facilities - "Crave You"

"Raving"
Summary:
During a secret concert, Scott and Stiles come up with a method to trap the new shapeshifter. At the same time, Allison's mother devises a plan of her own to take care of Scott once and for all.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Teen Wolf: Rave to the Grave (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

'Teen Wolf' Recap: 'Raving' Monsters - Buddy TV

Teen Wolf Recap of Season 2, Episode 8, "Raving": To Catch a Predator - Wetpaint

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Stiles: Just forget about it. Nobody got hurt. / Matt: I had a concussion! / Stiles: Well, no one got seriously hurt. / Matt: I was in the ER for six hours!
Stiles: Sorry Coach. I haven’t seen him since the last time I saw him. / Lacrosse Coach: And when was that? / Stiles: The last time I saw him... Was definitely the time I saw him last.
Stiles: That’s excessive. That’ll bruise. OK.
Vet: You need to be that spark, Stiles. / Stiles: You mean, like light myself on fire? I don’t think I’m up for that.
Stiles: Scott? Pick up. Pick up now! Look, I got like 50 feet of ash left, and I’m out. OK? So you gotta get your wolf-ass down here and help me, because I don’t know what to do and I’m just standing out here... And I’m all alone and I’m hearing gunfire and werewolves. And I’m standing here like a friggin’ idiot, all by myself with a handful of magic fairy dust!
Stiles: Oh my God, it’s working! Oh this is... I did something!

Episode Music:
Duologue - "Crave"
Bombs & Bottles - "Bad Intentions"
Marianas Trench - "Toy Soldiers"
Morgan Page (feat. Greg Laswell) - "Addicted"
The Cinematic Orchestra - "That Home"
Martin Solveig - "The Night Out"
Junkie XL - "Drunk Spelunking"
Armin Van Buuren & Orjan Nilsen - "Belter"
Amtrac - "In Love"
Chris Lake - "Build Up"
N3XTST3P - "Man Vs. Machine"
Mikky Ekko - "We Must Be Killers"

"Party Guessed"
Summary:
Even as his relationship with Allison becomes further strained, Scott and Stiles must attend Lydia's birthday party while Derek locks his new wolves up to watch after them on their first full moon together.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Teen Wolf: Werewolf Witchcraft! (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

'Teen Wolf' Recap: It's Lydia's Party and She'll Resurrect If She Wants To... - Buddy TV

Teen Wolf Recap Season 2, Episode 9, "Party Guessed": Punch Drunk - Wetpaint

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Stiles: Maybe nobody’s coming because Lydia’s turned into the town whackjob.
Allison: We’ve completely ignored her for the past two weeks. / Scott: She’s completely ignored Stiles the past 10 years.
Lydia: And you are? / Transvestite: We’re here for the party. / Lydia: Well come on in.
Stiles: Something’s got to go right here. I mean, we’re getting our asses royally kicked, if you haven’t noticed. People are dying. I got my dad fired. You’re gonna be held back in school. I’m in love with a nutjob... If on top of all that, I gotta watch you lose Allison to a stalker like Matt, I’m gonna stab myself in the face! / Scott: Don’t stab yourself in the face.
Allison: If this is some kind of sick training session, you'd better tell me!
Peter: I heard there was a party. Don't worry, I invited myself.

Episode Music:
St. Lucia - "All Eyes On You"
Stepdad - "Will I Ever Dance Again"
Mustard Pimp - "Money Shot"
Adrian Lux - "Angels"
Make The Girl Dance - "Baby Baby Baby"
Martin Solveig (feat. Kele) - "Ready 2 Go"
Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso (feat. Ryan Tedder) - "Calling (Lose My Mind)"
Creep (feat. Holly Miranda) - "Animals"
Mustard Pimp - "Radio Techno Allah"
Photek - "Sleepwalking"
Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party - "Anidote"

Sunday, July 8, 2012

After It Airs (Teen Wolf 7/2)

Teen Wolf
Season 2 Episode 6 - Frenemy

Summary:
With startling new information about the shapeshifter, Scott and Stiles hurry to protect their friends while Allison is given an investigative task by her family.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Teen Wolf: Up in the Club (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

'Teen Wolf' Recap: How Do You Solve a Problem Like the Kanima? - BuddyTV

Teen Wolf Recap of Season 2, Episode 6, "Frenemy": The Kanima Banal - Wetpaint

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Lydia: I’ll promise not to say anything about what just happened if you can tell me what the hell just happened?
Stiles: I’m 147 pounds of fair skin and fragile bones. Sarcasm is my only defense.
Stiles: Did you smell somthing? / Scott: Armani.
Stiles: Maybe there’s like a window we could climb through... Or some kind of... Handle. That we could rip off with supernatural strength. Why didn’t I think of that?
Scott: Dude, everyone here’s a dude! I think we’re in a gay club! / Stiles: Man, nothing gets past those keen werewolf senses...
Lydia: So, should I call the police, or is there a non-rapist explanation for being in my yard in the middle of the night?
Lydia: I’m not crazy. I might be the girl who sleepwalks naked and writes backwards on the chalkboard, but at least I’m not one of those desperate vicodin-popping wrist-cutters at school.
Danny: McCall, what are you doing here? / Scott: Just seeing if you’re OK. And wondering if anything weird happened to you today... Besides being paralyzed from the neck-down.
Sheriff: You're not gay. / Stiles: Well...I could be. / Sheriff: Not dressed like that. 
Mrs. Argent: Allison. We noticed quite a few calls from your phone to the odd one. Stilinski.

Episode Music:
Atari Teenage Riot - "Collapse of History" (Christine Remix)
Exit 59 - "Danny Boy" (Mike Bordes Mix)
Zedd - "Slam the Door" (Dirty Need Remix)
Shouting at Planes - "Surrender"
Chris Lake & Lazy Rich (feat. Jareth) - "Stand Alone"
Digital Diggers - "Fear the Fever"
Of Verona - "Dark In My Imagination"

Episode Promo:

Sunday, July 1, 2012

What to Watch (Week of 7/2 & 7/9)

Double Issue of TV Guide = two weeks worth of TV. You all know the drill.

I know I mentioned this a little back in March, but you probably don't remember my blog post from last summer stating my want/need/desire to go to Comic-Con in San Diego. Being stuck in Michigan and on the hunt for a job didn't give me the time or the money to make the trip to SD for the convention. But now that I live in LA, I am that much closer to SD, and because my job has two panels at Comic-Con this year, that means I'll be attending! My lifelong dream has been fulfilled. You may think that is extreme...but then you don't know me at all. I spent all day today trying to plan out my schedule. I've already had dream/nightmares about it the past two nights. I know its going to be the most stressful, best time of my life. And I can't wait.

This past weekend I spent my time watching Joss Whedon's Top 10 Favorite Buffy episodes that I've had saved on my DVR forever.Then on Sunday I re-watched all of Season 3 of White Collar. Really I should have spent my time catching up on Pretty Little Liars, Castle, or the many other shows I planned to watch this summer, but at least I was able to multitask while doing it.

Monday, July 2nd
The Notebook (movie) (ABC Fam) 8pm
Teen Wolf (MTV) 10pm

Tuesday, July 3rd
Pretty Little Liars (reruns) (ABC Fam) 11am | 12-hour marathon of the most "explosive episodes"
Spider-Man 2.1 (movie) (FX) 8pm
Spider-Man 3 (movie) (FX) 10pm
Franklin & Bash (TNT) 10pm

Wednesday, July 4th - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! - Let's celebrate with marathons! More here.
The Hills (reruns) (MTV) 8am-Noon
Firefly (reruns) (Science) 8am-3am
Band of Brothers (reruns) (Spike) 9am-6pm
John Adams (reruns) (HBO) 10am-7pm
8 Mile (movie) (MTV) 6:30pm
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (NBC) 9pm

Thursday, July 5th
Fast and Furious (movie) (USA) 7pm
The Vampire Diaries (rerun) (The CW) 9pm
Saving Hope (NBC) 9pm
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (movie) (USA) 9pm

Friday, July 6th
Supernatural (rerun) (The CW) 9pm
Bones (rerun) (Fox) 9pm

Saturday, July 7th
The Walking Dead (reruns) (AMC) 11:30am | Weekend long marathon
Forrest Gump (movie) (A&E) 8pm

Sunday, July 8th
The Walking Dead (reruns) (AMC) | Marathon continued
Falling Skies (TNT) 9pm
The Glades (A&E) 9pm
True Blood (HBO) 9pm

Monday, July 9th
Teen Wolf (MTV) 10pm

Tuesday, July 10th
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Fam) 8pm
White Collar (USA) 9pm | Season Premiere.
Covert Affairs (USA) 10pm | Season Premiere. 
Franklin & Bash (TNT) 10pm

Wednesday, July 11th - aka "Re-run Night" I guess
Modern Family (rerun) (ABC) 9pm & 9:30pm
CSI (rerun) (CSI) 10pm
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm

Thursday, July 12th
The Vampire Diaries (reruns) (The CW) 8pm & 9pm
Saving Hope (NBC) 9pm
Suits (USA) 10pm

Friday, July 13th
Supernatural (rerun) (The CW) 9pm
Bones (rerun) (Fox) 9pm

Saturday, July 14th
Catch up on DVR, start a new show...

Sunday, July 15th
Mean Girls (movie) (ABC Fam) 7pm
Falling Skies (TNT) 9pm
The Glades (A&E) 9pm
True Blood (HBO) 9pm

After It Airs (Teen Wolf 6/25)

Teen Wolf
Season 2 Episode 5 - Venomous

Summary:
Derek becomes convinced that Lydia is the shapeshifter they're after, forcing Scott to gather his friends -- and even some enemies -- to protect her.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Teen Wolf PHOTO RECAP: Scaling Back (and Neck) - TV.com

'Teen Wolf' Recap: The Kanima Is Revealed! - BuddyTV

Teen Wolf Recap of Season 2, Episode 5, "Venomous": Snack in the Glass - Wetpaint

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Danny: If I come back and you're lying dead under a pile of weight, I'm taking the Porsche.
Derek: You know, Jackson, you've always been kind of a snake.
Jackson: Hey, Testicle Left and Right - what the hell is a kanima?
Lacrosse Coach: Tomorrow's midterm is so profoundly difficult, I'm not even too sure I could pass it.
Scott: How do we know it's not her? / Stiles: Because I looked into the eyes of that thing, OK? And what I saw was pure evil. When I look into Lydia's eyes, I only see 50 percent evil. Alright, maybe 60. But no more than 40 on a good day!
Lacrosse Coach: Anyone else want to answer? This time in English.
Stiles: If you harm one perfect, strawberry-blonde hair on her head, I'm going to turn your little werewolf ass into a fur coat and give it to her as a birthday present.
Lacrosse Coach: You know there are certain responsibilities to being the captain of the lacrosse team. / Scott: Co-captain. / Lacrosse Coach: OK, partial responsibilities.
Lacrosse Coach: Why don't you tell your buddy, Danny, to take care of his equipment. Or I'm gonna make you take care of his equipment for him! And do you really want to be taking care of Danny's equipment all the time? / Scott: That depends. Are we still talking about lacrosse pads?
Stiles: Ah...there's been a few break-ins around the neighborhood...and a murder. 

Episode Music:
Vibrolux - "Can't Stop The Rock"
Living Things - "Terror Visions"
Marianas Trench - "Stutter"
Marianas Trench - "Haven't Had Enough"
Coucheron - "Outgrageous"
Digital Daggers - "Bad Intentions" 

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