Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.

Most commented posts

  1. Advance Review: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Final Season, Ep 1 “Rispetto” — 11 comments
  2. TV News: TNT’s Adventure Series THE LIBRARIANS Returns November 20 — 6 comments
  3. #SOA Review: Sons of Anarchy “Fruit for the Crows” – Death threats, tempers flaring, and “strange fruit hanging” in trees — 6 comments
  4. Paleyfest 2011 – Supernatural: I almost missed it! — 5 comments
  5. Advance Review: @Syfy #ParanormalWitness , Season 1 Premiere “Emily the Imaginary Friend” and “Lost Girl” — 4 comments

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Jul 28 2015

Travel Channel New Series Thrill Factor Premieres Aug 12

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Before the kids go back to school and the leaves start to change, Travel Channel is keeping the summer fun going with its all-new series “Thrill Factor,” premiering with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, August 12 at 8:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. In this 10-part half-hour series, hosts and thrill seekers Kari Byron and Tory Belleci take viewers along for the ride as they explore the exciting world of thrill rides, waterslides and heart-pounding experiences around the globe through a scientific lens.

Jul 25 2015

Video: Interviews With Cast/EPs of Grimm – A Peek Into Season 5

Video: Interviews With Cast/EPs of <i>Grimm</i> – A Peek Into Season 5 2

A baby on the way, a possible Wu-Mance, and finally learning about those darn keys – these are just a few of the things the cast and executive producers/writers talked about inside the Grimm press room as this year’s Comic-Con. Almost all the cast were present. Absent, of course, is Bitsie Tulloch who plays Juliette Siverton. If you remember, Juliette took an arrow to the heart at the end of season four, courtesy of Trubel, played by Jacqueline Toboni (also not in attendance). Check out our video interviews with Silas Weir Mitchell, Bree Turner, Sasha Roiz, Reggie Lee, EPs/Writers/Director, David Giuntoli, and Russell Hornsby.

Jul 21 2015

Movie Trailer: Mississippi Grind Starring Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn, and Sienna Miller

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In this lively, freewheeling road movie, Emmy® Award nominee Ben Mendelsohn plays Gerry, a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begins to change when he meets Curtis (Ryan Reynolds), a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans.

Jul 21 2015

Movie Trailer: Before We Go Starring Chris Evans and Alice Eve

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On Demand July 21 and In Theaters September 4. Marking the directorial debut of Chris Evans, Before We Go follows the journey of two strangers stuck in New York City for the night. Starting as convenient acquaintances, the two soon grow into each other’s most trusted confidants when a night of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives.

Jul 20 2015

Video: iZombie – SDCC Press Room Interviews with EPs and the Cast

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Going into this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, iZombie had already aired its first season finale, leaving fans wondering how things will play out in the upcoming second season. Normally, talking to executive producers is either informative and fun or painstakingly brutal. I absolutely adore Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggerio-Wright, both of whom are also writers on iZombie. Their fun chemistry and collaborative friendship lend to the smart, sarcastic, and entertaining dialogue the cast of the show gets to act out each week.

Jul 19 2015

VIDEO: Interviews From CBS Press Room at SDCC – Limitless, Under the Dome, Scorpion

VIDEO: Interviews From CBS Press Room at SDCC – <i>Limitless</i>, <i>Under the Dome</i>, <i>Scorpion</i> 6

The CBS press room at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con could easily be described as a bit of a zoo; perhaps it’s a simple coincidence that Zoo is also the name of one of CBS’ new summer series. I don’t think I’ve ever been inside a press room that included so many different shows—Limitless, Under the Dome, Zoo, Scorpion, and Extant. While I didn’t get to talk to each show’s actors or even the executive producers, there were several interviews I did get that really impressed me, as follows.

Jul 16 2015

TV News: Showtime Emmy® Nominations

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SHOWTIME was recognized with the most lead performer series nominations of any network or streaming service, and as the only network or streaming service to have lead actor and actress nominations in both comedy and drama – honored with Primetime Emmy Award nominations for eight out of its 10 eligible original series. Continuing to dominate in the actor categories, SHOWTIME received 10 actor nominations including HOMELAND’s Claire Danes, RAY DONOVAN’s Liev Schreiber, and guest starring nods for MASTERS OF SEX’s Beau Bridges and Allison Janney, HOMELAND’s F. Murray Abraham and SHAMELESS’ Joan Cusack.

Jul 15 2015

Syfy’s Sharknado Week (July 18-25) Will Premiere Seven Original Movies

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Sharks, more sharks – and tarantulas! Syfy’s second annual Sharknado Week (July 18-25) will showcase seven original wild and gory movies featuring heroes such as Ian Ziering, Steve Guttenberg, Casper Van Dien and Danny Trejo battling bloodthirsty creatures and saving humanity.

Jul 12 2015

The Strain Season Premiere – “BK, NY” Review. The Children of the Night.

<i>The Strain</i> Season Premiere – “BK, NY” Review. The Children of the Night. 9

After a seemingly failed attempt to destroy The Master (Robert Maillet) in the season one finale, “The Master,” our intrepid vampire hunters led by the elderly but wise Abraham Setrakian (David Bradley) must figure out other ways to destroy these creatures, aka “Strigoi,” in order to stop The Master once and for all. As season two begins, the tone seems more desperate and angst ridden as CDC doctors Eph Goodweather (Corey Stoll) and Nora Martinez (Mia Maestro) try to use their skills to develop either a vaccine or cure for the disease plaguing New York. Meanwhile, our favorite Ukrainian exterminator, Vasiliy Fet (Kevin Durand), is ready to take his beloved city back, building by building if need be. In “BK, NY,” we get a history lesson, learning a great deal about how The Master came to be, and more about the mysterious group of Strigoi I refer to as the Strigoi SWAT team.

Jul 06 2015

Penny Dreadful Season Finale – “And They Were Enemies” Review. Know Your Master.

<i>Penny Dreadful</i> Season Finale – “And They Were Enemies” Review. Know Your Master. 10

The climax to last week’s penultimate episode, “And Hell Itself My Only Foe,” comes hard and fast in Penny Dreadful’s game changing season two finale, “And They Were Enemies.” While I would have preferred the conclusion to the ultimate face-off between Vanessa (Eva Green) and her devil possessed doppelgänger doll to last a little longer, I appreciate the way series creator and writer John Logan ties things up swiftly. This allows him to utilize the remaining 45 minutes of “And They Were Enemies” to set up what can best be described as a cryptic third season to come. Our adventures, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton), Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett), Victor Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway), and Ferdinand Lyle (Simon Russell Beale), must continue “moving forward,” and some must go on their journey alone.

Jun 29 2015

Movies and Theme Parks = Summertime Fun!

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Movies and summertime go hand-in-hand. Theme parks are cashing in on the trend by adding new attractions based on some of the biggest blockbusters like Jurassic Park, The Mummy, Despicable Me, Transformers, and now The Fast and the Furious. There’s even a huge television presence with The Simpsons ride. Theme parks like Universal Studios (Hollywood and Orlando) offer new, innovative, and technologically advanced rides to satiate thrill seekers. In my efforts to give an in depth review of these rides, I naturally had to go test them out for myself.

Jun 28 2015

Penny Dreadful – “And Hell Itself My Only Foe” Review. Without Limits.

<i>Penny Dreadful</i> – “And Hell Itself My Only Foe” Review. Without Limits. 12

Penultimate episodes can catapult a series into the stratosphere, signaling an epic season finale to come, and that is exactly what “And Hell Itself My Only Foe” does. From the moment it begins until the shocking end, you find yourself on a dark roller coaster of emotions. With Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton) in danger, Ferdinand Lyle (Simon Russell Beale) suggests to Victor Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway) and Sembene (Danny Sapani) that they quickly find Vanessa (Eva Green) and Ethan (Josh Hartnett) to help save him. Meanwhile, Lily (Billie Piper) and Dorian (Reeve Carney) explore the unique possibilities of their new friendship.

Jun 28 2015

Falling Skies Season Premiere –“Find Your Warrior” Review. Get Your Rage On!

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Falling Skies comes roaring back with a bloody and action packed season premiere. “Find Your Warrior” isn’t just the title of the episode; it’s the battle cry repeated throughout the season premiere, spurring on the battle-worn, weary troops of the 2nd Mass.

Jun 26 2015

TV News: Season 2 of NBC’s Aquarius Launches Commercial Free Thursday, June 16

TV News: Season 2 of NBC's <i>Aquarius</i> Launches Commercial Free Thursday, June 16 14

NBC has given a second-season renewal for its 1960’s-themed drama “Aquarius,” starring David Duchovny as an LAPD cop on the hunt for Charles Manson. The critically acclaimed drama made TV history in May as the first broadcast series to be streamed in its entirety following its debut, with NBC making all 12 “Aquarius” episodes available online for the four weeks following its intial NBC telecast.

Jun 24 2015

Amazon .com Announces the Best Books of 2015 (So Far)

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Amazon.com Editorial Team announced Best Books of the Year So Far, its annual midyear retrospective list that features the must-reads released between January and June 2015. Amazon’s Editorial Team hand selected the list, awarding the top spot to Helen Macdonald’s H is for Hawk.

Jun 24 2015

The CW Announces Fall 2015 Premiere Dates

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he CW Network will launch its 2015-16 season in October, featuring the sophomore debuts of the network’s highest-rated series THE FLASH and the award-winning and critically acclaimed comedy JANE THE VIRGIN, as well as the series premiere of its freshman comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND.

Jun 22 2015

Showtime to Host Penny Dreadful Signing with Reeve Carney at Comic-Con

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HOWTIME will bring the world of PENNY DREADFUL to San Diego Comic-Con, starting with an autograph signing with star Reeve Carney, on Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m. at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343. Additionally, makeup artist and YouTube sensation Alexys Fleming will transform five lucky PENNY DREADFUL fans into characters from the show, including the Creature, the werewolf and a witch, through her masterful makeup applications. The transformations will take place at the Entertainment Earth booth on Friday, July 10.

Jun 22 2015

X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut Screening at San Diego Comic-Con

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To celebrate the home entertainment release of the X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut Blu-ray on July 14th, fans and VIP guests will be treated to an advance screening of the never-before-seen extended version of the film, including more action, more excitement…and more Rogue! The film will be shown simultaneously on four screens, and super-fans at Comic-Con will have the opportunity to gain two VIP (guaranteed) access tickets to the screening by purchasing the X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut Blu-ray through several locations.

Jun 22 2015

Movie Trailer: Jackie and Ryan Starring Katherine Heigl and Ben Barnes

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Ryan Brenner (Ben Barnes) a travelling musician and Jackie Laurel (Katherine Heigl) a former singer at a crossroads in her marriage, have a chance encounter while Ryan is busking on the streets of Ogden, Utah. JACKIE& RYAN is written and directed by Ami Canaan Mann (Texas Killing Fields), and stars Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up) and Ben Barnes (Chronicles Of Narnia franchise) as well as Clea DuVall, Sheryl Lee and Ryan Bingham. The film is produced by Mann, Molly Hassell, John Jencks and John Avnet.

Jun 21 2015

Penny Dreadful – “Memento Mori” Review. Luxurious Ugliness.

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The camera pans down through a rain fogged window like a voyeur. As Lily (Billie Piper) exhibits peculiar behavior after her evening out away from Victor Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway), a strange realization washes over me – does Lily know who she really is? Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton) continues to grapple with the strangeness surrounding him as he tries to understand his lack of grief following his estranged wife Gladys’ (Noni Stapleton) suicide. “Momento Mori” is chock full of surprising twists and even more shocking revelations, one of which involves what Dorian (Reeve Carney) keeps in the mirrored room.

Jun 21 2015

The Last Ship Season 2 Premiere – “Unreal City” and “Fight the Ship” Review. So It Begins.

<i>The Last Ship</i> Season 2 Premiere – “Unreal City” and “Fight the Ship” Review. So It Begins. 21

Part one of the season two premiere, “Unreal City” picks up right where season one left off – Captain Chandler has just rescued his two children, Ashley (Grace Kaufman) and Sam (Aidan Sussman), and his father (Bill Smitrovich) from becoming part of the human fuel feeding Granderson’s power plant. The city of Baltimore is laboring under the delusion that Granderson will save them but as we saw at end of the season one finale, “No Place Like Home,” she has ulterior motives that include plans for the cure.

Jun 17 2015

Syfy Announces 2015 San Diego Comic-Con Panels

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Syfy announced five star-studded 2015 San Diego International Comic-Con panels and two exclusive screenings, showcasing The Expanse, Childhood’s End, 12 Monkeys, Dominion, Z Nation and Sharknado 3.

Jun 17 2015

Discovery Announces Shark Week 2015 Schedule

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SHARK WEEK, television’s longest running and most anticipated summer event returns to Discovery Channel from Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, July 12. Additionally, Discovery will introduce a special weekend of all-new SHARK WEEK programming in August. SHARK WEEK 2015 will feature a total of 19 hours of primetime SHARK WEEK programming, the most hours in its 28-year history.

Jun 17 2015

Showtime Renews Penny Dreadful For Third Season

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SHOWTIME has renewed the critically-acclaimed, BAFTA Award-winning drama series PENNY DREADFUL for a third season, it was announced today by David Nevins, President, Showtime Networks Inc. Created, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar® nominee John Logan, PENNY DREADFUL stars Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green. A co-production with Sky Atlantic, PENNY DREADFUL will once again shoot on location in Dublin, Ireland for a nine episode order to debut in 2016. The second season of PENNY DREADFUL, currently airing on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME, will air its season finale on Sunday, July 5.

Jun 16 2015

Second Season of Amazon Original Kids Series Annedroids Will Premiere July 2

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Amazon today announced the second season of its Emmy-nominated original kids series Annedroids will premiere on Thursday, July 2 for Amazon Prime members in the US. Created by Emmy Award-winning producer/director J.J. Johnson (Dino Dan) and Sinking Ship Entertainment (Odd Squad), the new season features the voice of Geena Davis (Grey’s Anatomy) and is aimed at children aged six through 11. Annedroids is a live-action adventure series about Anne, a young female scientist, her human friends and the android assistants she’s created, and the amazing scientific discoveries they make while undertaking the biggest experiment of them all: growing up.

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