The FIFA football franchise has come a long way since its origins in the early 90s. Like any other distinguished game series, it has certainly had its ups and downs with a need to constantly innovate to stand out. It is hard for a series which comes out every year to significantly differentiate itself from each previous year’s title other than updating teams to reflect the Summer transfer window or promotions but it’s clear, however, that with FIFA 18 there has been a definite improvement and it’s the little details that improve the overall experience.
Upon launching the game the first time you are treated to a cinematic intro of the Madrid derby. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo make the game 1-1. A darting run by Ronaldo is brought abruptly to an end by a heavy tackle on the edge of the box resulting in a...
Upon launching the game the first time you are treated to a cinematic intro of the Madrid derby. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo make the game 1-1. A darting run by Ronaldo is brought abruptly to an end by a heavy tackle on the edge of the box resulting in a...
- 10/11/2017
- by Ben Jennings
- The Cultural Post
With every passing year, the release of FIFA feels more and more like an event. Soccer’s real-life stars line up to talk about their in-game rating, to inspect their Fut cards and to emphasize their love of the brand. All the time, the line is being blurred between the sport we enact on our screens, and the real sport itself.
In FIFA 18, that’s never more evident than in the return of The Journey, the story of eighteen-year-old sensation Alex Hunter, now in his second season of professional football. Over the course of six chapters, EA unrolls the red carpet for its famous supporting cast who are faithfully motion-captured for their starring bow. From Ronaldo to Muller to Griezmann and a certain Gunners legend, the A-listers join Alex on a globetrotting adventure that feels like a big high-five to soccer itself.
Using the Frostbite engine for its sophomore year,...
In FIFA 18, that’s never more evident than in the return of The Journey, the story of eighteen-year-old sensation Alex Hunter, now in his second season of professional football. Over the course of six chapters, EA unrolls the red carpet for its famous supporting cast who are faithfully motion-captured for their starring bow. From Ronaldo to Muller to Griezmann and a certain Gunners legend, the A-listers join Alex on a globetrotting adventure that feels like a big high-five to soccer itself.
Using the Frostbite engine for its sophomore year,...
- 9/21/2017
- by Edward Love
- We Got This Covered
Ah, another E3 season is upon us, breathe it in. Just like the last 2 years, Cinelinx once again has boots on the ground and it’s time for another of my Recaps, but this time I’m not alone! Please welcome the newest member of the Cinelinx E3 Team, Aaron, as we discuss our impressions from Day 1 of the E3 2017 weekend!
Matt’s Takes:
Lines and Lines and Lines of EA Play: Just like last year, Electronic Arts kicked off the E3 season with their brand-new presentation format, EA Play. Unlike last year, they invited way more people than they could actually fit. Hundreds of people from around the world flocked to the Hollywood Palladium, creating a line that made circles around the entire event area. Despite many tickets registered and press access received, many members of the gaming community were turned away after waiting in line for countless hours.
Matt’s Takes:
Lines and Lines and Lines of EA Play: Just like last year, Electronic Arts kicked off the E3 season with their brand-new presentation format, EA Play. Unlike last year, they invited way more people than they could actually fit. Hundreds of people from around the world flocked to the Hollywood Palladium, creating a line that made circles around the entire event area. Despite many tickets registered and press access received, many members of the gaming community were turned away after waiting in line for countless hours.
- 6/12/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
When it comes to annual iterations of sporting franchises, it can sometimes be difficult to see what’s changed from year to year, given that we hear the same claims time and again. We’re told that gameplay is more realistic, player movement is the best it’s ever been and – honestly, this time we mean it – the new version is the absolute best that’s ever been released. This is the reason why when a genuinely major new feature is announced in the pre-release build up, it’s often met with a confused silence. People know what to expect when a new sports game is revealed and when a publisher throws them a curveball in the way that EA did with their E3 announcement of The Journey, a story-driven addition to FIFA 17, it throws them off.
With all the hype, EA failed to communicate exactly what The Journey actually was.
With all the hype, EA failed to communicate exactly what The Journey actually was.
- 9/22/2016
- by Ken Barnes
- We Got This Covered
On the eve of release, EA Sports has detailed the content included in tomorrow’s FIFA 17 demo.
Inviting players across PS4, PS3, PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360 into the latest – and possibly greatest? – rendition of the beautiful game, the vertical slice boasts a range of both single and multiplayer modes, including the much-touted story mode. It’s called The Journey, and places players in the boots of Manchester United new-start Alex Hunter as they go about rising through the ranks in the hope of breaking into the first time.
It’s a novel addition to the FIFA franchise, and those first teasers for the soccer facsimile reveal interactions with managers, training regimes and plenty more features off the field that go towards your journey of becoming the next world-beater. You’ll be able to get a taster of the action with tomorrow’s demo build – it should be noted that...
Inviting players across PS4, PS3, PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360 into the latest – and possibly greatest? – rendition of the beautiful game, the vertical slice boasts a range of both single and multiplayer modes, including the much-touted story mode. It’s called The Journey, and places players in the boots of Manchester United new-start Alex Hunter as they go about rising through the ranks in the hope of breaking into the first time.
It’s a novel addition to the FIFA franchise, and those first teasers for the soccer facsimile reveal interactions with managers, training regimes and plenty more features off the field that go towards your journey of becoming the next world-beater. You’ll be able to get a taster of the action with tomorrow’s demo build – it should be noted that...
- 9/12/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Yesterday Matt and Eric took a bit of a break from the press conference circuit to get a little gaming in at EA Play. We got hands-on time with Titanfall 2, Battlefield I, and FIFA/Madden 17 and are ready to tell you what we thought. Later on we had front row seats for the PlayStation! Come inside to read more about our E3 2016 day two adventure!
Despite the fact the E3 show floor still wasn't open, our second day at E3 2016 was still plenty busy, and we kicked things off with EA Play. Set in an area next door to the La Convention Center, EA set up shop inside the Novo. Within the multi-floored staged space, we got a chance to experience four of the games EA was excited for us to partake in:
Titanfall 2
Placed high up on a rooftop terrace of the Novo, EA built a giant tropical area filled with unknown alien animal sounds, memorabilia from the game, and a giant waterfall. In the middle of this environment was a dome filled with consoles and PCs for gamers to try out their sequel. Just before the demo began, we were treated to a video explaining all the new weapons and Titans we would be playing with. These new Titans would include Ion, a Titan who uses electric energy to power all its weapons and the Scorch Titan that uses fire abilities. Once we were debriefed we were thrust into the battle.
After two games and every character type played, between us. Eric and I agreed that Titanfall 2 felt like a really balanced game. The Titans didn’t feel as clunky as the prequel version and the each soldier played smooth. Usually, there are certain character types that are better than the other, but I didn’t get that feel in Titanfall 2. Each one brings a strength to the battle, none of them felt like they were bringing the team down. My one problem with it was the game we were playing made no sense. We were killing our opponents and yet the other team was getting all the points. I think it was just a bug being a game still in development but that was my biggest issue with the game. Overall, the gameplay is solid and I’m excited to see it finally come to PS4, now including a story mode!
Battlefield I
Once again, we were invited to watch a film explaining all the nuances of the game. Including, the new weaponry, classes (Medic, etc.), vehicles (planes, tanks), environments, and the dreaded Airship (Zeppelin)! They even explained to us that the game would tend to alter its environment, during gameplay. It could be sunny in Northern France and then, all of the sudden, a thick fog could come down and hinder sight lines. Moreover, they revealed that the entire world was built with Frostbite’s destructive engine. Everything from buildings to even environments could get decimated.
Once the tutorial was over, it was finally time to take part in Battlefield 1. I started off inside a tank, as a gunner. I wasn’t able to do much as the driver was going in directions that were not in the middle of the fray. So instead, I decided to test out the Frostbite engine. Sure enough, I making swiss cheese out the Northern French homes.
Later, my driver was killed so I tried taking over the reigns but there was a glitch that wouldn’t let me actually move the tank. Instead, I jumped out and entered the battle by foot. After a few firefights, I was killed and sent back up to the world map to pick my next respawn point. That’s when I decided to try out the plane. I immediately regretted my decision, and so did my gunner I’m sure. The alpha didn’t have a switch to change the game controls from being inverted. So, I’m in the air flying around like a drunkard without a pilot’s license. Things got worse when a thick fog fell upon the battlefield. Note to all gamers, do Not fly through a dense fog if you can’t use inverted motions. Then, I got the brilliant idea to pause the game to try and find a way to take off the inverted function. While I didn’t find it, my plane did find the side of a home and was immediately destroyed. Once again, that Frostbite engine did it’s job. Not only were me and my gunner decimated but so was the house!
Afterward, the airship was summoned and I got to try that out for size. This vehicle is massive and a ton of fun. It’s not practical in the fog but it really can obliterate everything. It uses about 5 different gunner outposts and the Captain’s area where you can pilot the ship. I found myself holding the wheel at one point, looking at the enemy planes muttering, “Good, our first catch of the day.”. Then the battle in the air began. My gunners fought valiantly against the enemy planes. However, the were just too fast. I got a couple of good shots in but, ultimately, the airship was destroyed and I went down with the ship in a fiery blaze that took out many homes and soldiers. In the end, my team and I lost but the gameplay was a lot of fun.
Sports
The next section we experienced is what I’m most known for, Sports games. FIFA 17 and Madden NFL 17 were located on a terrace with green turf surrounding us. We started with FIFA 17 and got a chance to play the new story mode. The game takes on a whole new difficulty as you are locked in as newcomer Alex Hunter, who is just trying to make his mark on Manchester United. It was interesting to see the behind the scenes locker room experience and post game interview where you decide what Alex says. In essence, you actually decide what Alex’s career will be like.
However, when you actually play the game is when it gets rough. In a normal FIFA game, players can use every member of your team. In story mode it’s just Hunter. So you have to constantly get into the right position for you to get the ball. Once you have it, you are judged by what you do. If you tackle badly that’s marks against you. If you shoot poorly, that’s more marks against Hunter. It really does take FIFA to a whole new level. In terms of graphics, FIFA 17 is unmatched by any other sports video game. The players and maneuvers are much crisper than last year’s. At times, it felt like an actual live match.
After FIFA 17, we directed our attention to Madden NFL 17. First, Eric and I decided to play each other. It was tough since I was playing All-Madden and he played Pro. The game really leans toward the player using the lesser level. So, instead I decided to do some solo testing and boy did I find out a Ton!
First off, the new commentary is extremely well done. Charles and Brandon really make the game their own. I also enjoyed all the new entrances and commercials that they’ve added. However, the work they’ve done the most on is Franchise. Madden NFL 17 will now let players truly customize their coaches with new faces, ethnicities, size, and apparel. They’ve also given players the freedom to make their own goals for the season.
Development is also much easier as players can now focus on player development by putting them as one of their three “Focus” players so they earn extra Xp. Game Prep has been taken to a whole new level as the game will now give notes on your weekly opponent and how best to prepare for it with the ability to actually select plays to practice. Finally, probably the coolest thing they’ve added is the Practice Squad. No more are the days of drafting young players with potential but cutting them because they can’t make the 53-man roster! Now, you can simply put them on the practice squad and elevate them later.
Despite the miscues from EA’s Press Conference, they do actually have some good content coming out, over the next few months. Fans of all four games should be excited for what’s to come.
Sony’s Conference
After all the gaming, we took a break and got back into Press Conference mode, as Sony was starting to begin. We traveled to the iconic Shrine Auditorium, which is a Opera House hidden within downtown La. After partaking in the dinner, Sony provided, it was time for us to take our seats. Luckily, Eric and I were able to claim seats in the second row! In front of us was a giant orchestra pit which would eventually be filled with the Detroit Symphony and led by renowned Composer Bear McCreary. They set the tone for the entire show and it didn't disappoint.
Sony blew out the competition by releasing trailer after trailer and keeping the presentations to a minimum. They started off with the new God of War but instead of it just being a trailer, we got gameplay! That set the audience off with cheers and shrieks all around.
We also got a footage from new titles like Detroit: Become Human, which is a game where you play as an Android detective and your choices dictate what happens in the game. Resident Evil 7 which looked like a whole new series and it brought the fear. Days Gone, a cross between Sons of Anarchy meets World War Z. That one looks tremendous. However, it would be the reveal of Hideo Kojima and his new studio’s next game, Death Standing, that would win the night. It stars Norman Reedus in what looks to be a brutally, enthralling game by the gaming mastermind behind the Metal Gear series.
It was an incredible event that won’t be soon forgotten. I firmly believe that Sony changed the Press Conference game by just showing new titles. They didn’t waste their time on games that we’ll never hear about again. Nor, did they do puff pieces on what they’re working on. They let the games do all the talking. Mark my words, that will be a common theme in next year’s E3 conferences.
Day 3 will include Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and all kinds of other gameplay so keep it here on Cinelinx.com for your exclusive look inside E3 2016!
Let us know if there is a game you’d like us to dive into and know more about! Eric and I are here and can make that possible!
E3 2016Game Newsgame Previewsbattlefield 1Titanfall 2Ea Playplaystation 4...
Despite the fact the E3 show floor still wasn't open, our second day at E3 2016 was still plenty busy, and we kicked things off with EA Play. Set in an area next door to the La Convention Center, EA set up shop inside the Novo. Within the multi-floored staged space, we got a chance to experience four of the games EA was excited for us to partake in:
Titanfall 2
Placed high up on a rooftop terrace of the Novo, EA built a giant tropical area filled with unknown alien animal sounds, memorabilia from the game, and a giant waterfall. In the middle of this environment was a dome filled with consoles and PCs for gamers to try out their sequel. Just before the demo began, we were treated to a video explaining all the new weapons and Titans we would be playing with. These new Titans would include Ion, a Titan who uses electric energy to power all its weapons and the Scorch Titan that uses fire abilities. Once we were debriefed we were thrust into the battle.
After two games and every character type played, between us. Eric and I agreed that Titanfall 2 felt like a really balanced game. The Titans didn’t feel as clunky as the prequel version and the each soldier played smooth. Usually, there are certain character types that are better than the other, but I didn’t get that feel in Titanfall 2. Each one brings a strength to the battle, none of them felt like they were bringing the team down. My one problem with it was the game we were playing made no sense. We were killing our opponents and yet the other team was getting all the points. I think it was just a bug being a game still in development but that was my biggest issue with the game. Overall, the gameplay is solid and I’m excited to see it finally come to PS4, now including a story mode!
Battlefield I
Once again, we were invited to watch a film explaining all the nuances of the game. Including, the new weaponry, classes (Medic, etc.), vehicles (planes, tanks), environments, and the dreaded Airship (Zeppelin)! They even explained to us that the game would tend to alter its environment, during gameplay. It could be sunny in Northern France and then, all of the sudden, a thick fog could come down and hinder sight lines. Moreover, they revealed that the entire world was built with Frostbite’s destructive engine. Everything from buildings to even environments could get decimated.
Once the tutorial was over, it was finally time to take part in Battlefield 1. I started off inside a tank, as a gunner. I wasn’t able to do much as the driver was going in directions that were not in the middle of the fray. So instead, I decided to test out the Frostbite engine. Sure enough, I making swiss cheese out the Northern French homes.
Later, my driver was killed so I tried taking over the reigns but there was a glitch that wouldn’t let me actually move the tank. Instead, I jumped out and entered the battle by foot. After a few firefights, I was killed and sent back up to the world map to pick my next respawn point. That’s when I decided to try out the plane. I immediately regretted my decision, and so did my gunner I’m sure. The alpha didn’t have a switch to change the game controls from being inverted. So, I’m in the air flying around like a drunkard without a pilot’s license. Things got worse when a thick fog fell upon the battlefield. Note to all gamers, do Not fly through a dense fog if you can’t use inverted motions. Then, I got the brilliant idea to pause the game to try and find a way to take off the inverted function. While I didn’t find it, my plane did find the side of a home and was immediately destroyed. Once again, that Frostbite engine did it’s job. Not only were me and my gunner decimated but so was the house!
Afterward, the airship was summoned and I got to try that out for size. This vehicle is massive and a ton of fun. It’s not practical in the fog but it really can obliterate everything. It uses about 5 different gunner outposts and the Captain’s area where you can pilot the ship. I found myself holding the wheel at one point, looking at the enemy planes muttering, “Good, our first catch of the day.”. Then the battle in the air began. My gunners fought valiantly against the enemy planes. However, the were just too fast. I got a couple of good shots in but, ultimately, the airship was destroyed and I went down with the ship in a fiery blaze that took out many homes and soldiers. In the end, my team and I lost but the gameplay was a lot of fun.
Sports
The next section we experienced is what I’m most known for, Sports games. FIFA 17 and Madden NFL 17 were located on a terrace with green turf surrounding us. We started with FIFA 17 and got a chance to play the new story mode. The game takes on a whole new difficulty as you are locked in as newcomer Alex Hunter, who is just trying to make his mark on Manchester United. It was interesting to see the behind the scenes locker room experience and post game interview where you decide what Alex says. In essence, you actually decide what Alex’s career will be like.
However, when you actually play the game is when it gets rough. In a normal FIFA game, players can use every member of your team. In story mode it’s just Hunter. So you have to constantly get into the right position for you to get the ball. Once you have it, you are judged by what you do. If you tackle badly that’s marks against you. If you shoot poorly, that’s more marks against Hunter. It really does take FIFA to a whole new level. In terms of graphics, FIFA 17 is unmatched by any other sports video game. The players and maneuvers are much crisper than last year’s. At times, it felt like an actual live match.
After FIFA 17, we directed our attention to Madden NFL 17. First, Eric and I decided to play each other. It was tough since I was playing All-Madden and he played Pro. The game really leans toward the player using the lesser level. So, instead I decided to do some solo testing and boy did I find out a Ton!
First off, the new commentary is extremely well done. Charles and Brandon really make the game their own. I also enjoyed all the new entrances and commercials that they’ve added. However, the work they’ve done the most on is Franchise. Madden NFL 17 will now let players truly customize their coaches with new faces, ethnicities, size, and apparel. They’ve also given players the freedom to make their own goals for the season.
Development is also much easier as players can now focus on player development by putting them as one of their three “Focus” players so they earn extra Xp. Game Prep has been taken to a whole new level as the game will now give notes on your weekly opponent and how best to prepare for it with the ability to actually select plays to practice. Finally, probably the coolest thing they’ve added is the Practice Squad. No more are the days of drafting young players with potential but cutting them because they can’t make the 53-man roster! Now, you can simply put them on the practice squad and elevate them later.
Despite the miscues from EA’s Press Conference, they do actually have some good content coming out, over the next few months. Fans of all four games should be excited for what’s to come.
Sony’s Conference
After all the gaming, we took a break and got back into Press Conference mode, as Sony was starting to begin. We traveled to the iconic Shrine Auditorium, which is a Opera House hidden within downtown La. After partaking in the dinner, Sony provided, it was time for us to take our seats. Luckily, Eric and I were able to claim seats in the second row! In front of us was a giant orchestra pit which would eventually be filled with the Detroit Symphony and led by renowned Composer Bear McCreary. They set the tone for the entire show and it didn't disappoint.
Sony blew out the competition by releasing trailer after trailer and keeping the presentations to a minimum. They started off with the new God of War but instead of it just being a trailer, we got gameplay! That set the audience off with cheers and shrieks all around.
We also got a footage from new titles like Detroit: Become Human, which is a game where you play as an Android detective and your choices dictate what happens in the game. Resident Evil 7 which looked like a whole new series and it brought the fear. Days Gone, a cross between Sons of Anarchy meets World War Z. That one looks tremendous. However, it would be the reveal of Hideo Kojima and his new studio’s next game, Death Standing, that would win the night. It stars Norman Reedus in what looks to be a brutally, enthralling game by the gaming mastermind behind the Metal Gear series.
It was an incredible event that won’t be soon forgotten. I firmly believe that Sony changed the Press Conference game by just showing new titles. They didn’t waste their time on games that we’ll never hear about again. Nor, did they do puff pieces on what they’re working on. They let the games do all the talking. Mark my words, that will be a common theme in next year’s E3 conferences.
Day 3 will include Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and all kinds of other gameplay so keep it here on Cinelinx.com for your exclusive look inside E3 2016!
Let us know if there is a game you’d like us to dive into and know more about! Eric and I are here and can make that possible!
E3 2016Game Newsgame Previewsbattlefield 1Titanfall 2Ea Playplaystation 4...
- 6/14/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
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http://themonkeykingmovie.com/
The Monkey King was recently released in Asia and lived up to expectations by breaking box office records within a few days of release. The movie made more than $46-million in China and was the Highest Grossing Movie In The World with a total of $54-million in just 7 territories alone, beating the previous number 1 movie Iron Man 3. Since then, the numbers have been going higher and higher, which Michael will mention in the interview.
The Monkey King also broke records in China as well as setting a new opening day, world record for IMAX screens. The Monkey King has an all star cast, which includes Donnie Yen, Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok, Louis Fan and many more.
Kung Fu legend Donnie Yen was also very excited by the news and had this to sat in a recent interview, “The...
www.globalstarproductions.com
http://themonkeykingmovie.com/
The Monkey King was recently released in Asia and lived up to expectations by breaking box office records within a few days of release. The movie made more than $46-million in China and was the Highest Grossing Movie In The World with a total of $54-million in just 7 territories alone, beating the previous number 1 movie Iron Man 3. Since then, the numbers have been going higher and higher, which Michael will mention in the interview.
The Monkey King also broke records in China as well as setting a new opening day, world record for IMAX screens. The Monkey King has an all star cast, which includes Donnie Yen, Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok, Louis Fan and many more.
Kung Fu legend Donnie Yen was also very excited by the news and had this to sat in a recent interview, “The...
- 2/9/2014
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
A Colorado reporter and a press advocacy group both sued the Boulder County District Attorney on Sept. 18 in an attempt to release the indictment voted on but never prosecuted by the JonBenet Ramsey grand jury in 1999, The Daily Camera reports.
The reporter, Charlie Brennan was one of the Daily Camera's own. The lawsuit is a response to the reveal that the grand jury voted to indict the 6-year-old's parents on charges of child abuse that would result in death, but that the District Attorney at the time, Alex Hunter, refused to prosecute the Ramseys or sign the document. The current Da being sued is Stan Garnett.
"The plaintiffs believe ... that the indictment is a criminal justice record that reflects official action by the grand jury, and accordingly that it is subject to mandatory disclosure upon request," attorney Thomas B. Kelley writes in the complaint, via the Camera. "Alternatively, they argue...
The reporter, Charlie Brennan was one of the Daily Camera's own. The lawsuit is a response to the reveal that the grand jury voted to indict the 6-year-old's parents on charges of child abuse that would result in death, but that the District Attorney at the time, Alex Hunter, refused to prosecute the Ramseys or sign the document. The current Da being sued is Stan Garnett.
"The plaintiffs believe ... that the indictment is a criminal justice record that reflects official action by the grand jury, and accordingly that it is subject to mandatory disclosure upon request," attorney Thomas B. Kelley writes in the complaint, via the Camera. "Alternatively, they argue...
- 9/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
JonBenet Ramsey was six-years-old when she was killed in 1996. While no one has been convicted for the death of the child beauty queen, a new report suggests authorities believe they know who did it.
ABC News reports a grand jury believed they had enough evidence to indict her parents, John and Patricia Ramsey, for the death in 1999. While they couldn't prove murder, they believe the evidence was there to charge them with child abuse that led to her death. JonBenet's parents and brother were the original focus of suspicion in the case, however they maintained an intruder broke into their home.
After the grand jury voted to indict the Ramseys, District Attorney Alex Hunter refused to sign off on it, claiming there was too little evidence to prove his case beyond a shadow of a doubt. "I and my prosecution task force believe we do not have sufficient evidence to...
ABC News reports a grand jury believed they had enough evidence to indict her parents, John and Patricia Ramsey, for the death in 1999. While they couldn't prove murder, they believe the evidence was there to charge them with child abuse that led to her death. JonBenet's parents and brother were the original focus of suspicion in the case, however they maintained an intruder broke into their home.
After the grand jury voted to indict the Ramseys, District Attorney Alex Hunter refused to sign off on it, claiming there was too little evidence to prove his case beyond a shadow of a doubt. "I and my prosecution task force believe we do not have sufficient evidence to...
- 1/28/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
On TV this Tuesday: It’s tough to keep a poker face when you learn you’re Lady Gaga’s Opening Act, Simon’s Covert Affairs are the subject of much discussion, a Happy Endings encore raises more than a glass, the Democratic party gets started and it’s just about time for the check on Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar tonight.
8 pm Opening Act (E!) | Season finale: Von Smith is on the edge of glory when he finds out he’s been chosen to open for Lady Gaga.
8 pm Hell’s...
8 pm Opening Act (E!) | Season finale: Von Smith is on the edge of glory when he finds out he’s been chosen to open for Lady Gaga.
8 pm Hell’s...
- 9/4/2012
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
CBS has lined up another Person of Interest for their hit show starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson. Cutie Gloria Votsis has nabbed the role of a reporter named Maxine Angelis, that TVline describes as a “hotshot”, in the upcoming second season of the CBS crime/drama. We know the basics of this role, we’ve seen plenty of this character in both film and tv. Most fans are probably familiar with Voltsis from her spot appearances as the super sexy Alex Hunter in USA’s White Collar, where she plays a very capable thief, fence, and past lover of Matt Bomer’s Neal Caffrey. You maye have also caught he on the short lived The Gates as Vanessa. If you are a White Collar fan, have no worries, Alex isn’t leaving, and in fact she’s on next week’s episode and here is your proof via these...
- 9/1/2012
- by Jay Tomio
- Boomtron
Gloria Votsis, who on White Collar recurs as master thief Alex Hunter, has pinched herself a plum new gig, on Person of Interest.
TVLine has learned that Votsis will guest-star on the CBS drama as Maxine Angelis, a hotshot reporter appearing in Episode 5 of Season 2 aka the same episode that welcomes back Paige Turco as Zoe. (Votsis shared via Twitter an on-the-set photo of herself with Jim Caviezel.)
Related | Matt’s Inside Line Has Scoop on Five Person of Interest Returns
In addition to her intermittent White Collar visits — the next of which in fact airs this Tuesday (see photos...
TVLine has learned that Votsis will guest-star on the CBS drama as Maxine Angelis, a hotshot reporter appearing in Episode 5 of Season 2 aka the same episode that welcomes back Paige Turco as Zoe. (Votsis shared via Twitter an on-the-set photo of herself with Jim Caviezel.)
Related | Matt’s Inside Line Has Scoop on Five Person of Interest Returns
In addition to her intermittent White Collar visits — the next of which in fact airs this Tuesday (see photos...
- 8/31/2012
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
White Collar returns next month on USA to start its fourth season, and these promo images to season premiere, titled ‘Wanted”, offer a first glimpse at guest star and White Collar newcomer Mia Maestro. Maestro was cast back in Match and will be keeping Matt Bomer busy as “Maya”, someone who has caught Neal’s eye while laying low at what’s being called an “ idyllic island”. Maestro was Jennifer Garner’s half-sister in Alias and more recently was Carmen in Twilight: Breaking Dawn.
related | Supergirl Laura Vandervoort In White Collar Season 4
Maestro is just the first of a parade of comely guest stars that we know about for White Collar season 4. Smallville fans will recognize their former Supergirl Laura Vandervoort stopping by and we will also see Lost redhead Rebecaa Mader. Hilarie Burton, a familiar face on White Collar, will return for at least 4 episodes next season, according to Tvline.
related | Supergirl Laura Vandervoort In White Collar Season 4
Maestro is just the first of a parade of comely guest stars that we know about for White Collar season 4. Smallville fans will recognize their former Supergirl Laura Vandervoort stopping by and we will also see Lost redhead Rebecaa Mader. Hilarie Burton, a familiar face on White Collar, will return for at least 4 episodes next season, according to Tvline.
- 6/8/2012
- by Jay Tomio
- Boomtron
Desperate Housewives alum Richard Burgi has landed a villainous guest spot on the upcoming sixth season of Burn Notice, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Related | Red-Hot White Collar Buzz: Why Is Smallville Alum Laura Vandervoort Kissing Neal?!
And in other USA Network news, Gloria Votsis will return to White Collar as fence Alex Hunter in Episode 8 of Season 4, premiering July 10 at 10/9c.
Burgi — who also played Brooke’s dad on One Tree Hill — will appear as Morris, a duplicitous, backstabbing loan shark with a vile temper who’s looking to move up the criminal ladder in Episode 7. Additionally, Brando Eaton (Dexter...
Related | Red-Hot White Collar Buzz: Why Is Smallville Alum Laura Vandervoort Kissing Neal?!
And in other USA Network news, Gloria Votsis will return to White Collar as fence Alex Hunter in Episode 8 of Season 4, premiering July 10 at 10/9c.
Burgi — who also played Brooke’s dad on One Tree Hill — will appear as Morris, a duplicitous, backstabbing loan shark with a vile temper who’s looking to move up the criminal ladder in Episode 7. Additionally, Brando Eaton (Dexter...
- 5/14/2012
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Earlier today we shared with you who will be hunting and helping Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) in the beginning of the fourth season of White Collar, and we’ve got more news to share with you. TV Line is reporting that Mia Maestro who was most notably seen playing Carmen Denali in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (and eventually in Part 2). Maestro is reportedly going to play a island local who runs a café that Neal will be putting on the sexy vibes for to maybe… sample the… local flavors?
Editor’S Pick: See How the Third Season of White Collar Ended in Our “Judgement Day” Review
After being devoted to his late girlfriend Kate for so many years, we’ve seen Neal lock lips with fellow con artist Alex Hunter (Gloria Votsis), twist the bed sheets with Sara Ellis (Hilarie Burton) and turn on the flirts with Raquel...
Editor’S Pick: See How the Third Season of White Collar Ended in Our “Judgement Day” Review
After being devoted to his late girlfriend Kate for so many years, we’ve seen Neal lock lips with fellow con artist Alex Hunter (Gloria Votsis), twist the bed sheets with Sara Ellis (Hilarie Burton) and turn on the flirts with Raquel...
- 3/10/2012
- by Ernie Estrella
- BuzzFocus.com
Now that Altman family has moved into suburbia on Suburgatory, single dad George (Jeremy Sisto) is ready to hit the local dating scene.
And the first apple of his eye will be played by…Gloria Votsis! The actress will debut in the comedy’s Thanksgiving episode.
Most recently, Votsis played Alex Hunter on USA’s White Collar. Her other TV appearances have included spots on Blue Bloods, CSI: Miami and The Gates.
Suburgatory, which also features Cheryl Hines, bowed to a 3.3 rating in adults 18-49 last week. (Each 18-49 ratings point equals 1.3 million viewers). The comedy airs on Wednesdays.
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And the first apple of his eye will be played by…Gloria Votsis! The actress will debut in the comedy’s Thanksgiving episode.
Most recently, Votsis played Alex Hunter on USA’s White Collar. Her other TV appearances have included spots on Blue Bloods, CSI: Miami and The Gates.
Suburgatory, which also features Cheryl Hines, bowed to a 3.3 rating in adults 18-49 last week. (Each 18-49 ratings point equals 1.3 million viewers). The comedy airs on Wednesdays.
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- 10/4/2011
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com
Question: Got any Grey’s Anatomy scoop? — Val
Ausiello: As a matter of fact, now that production on Season 8 is just about to get underway (on Friday, to be specific), every day seems to bring a new tidbit. Today’s: The show is casting a new intern, and not one of those know-it-all can-do types, either. The rookie — male, by the way, and presumably hot — seems right from the start to be in over his pretty head.
Question: Got any Grey’s Anatomy scoop? — Val
Ausiello: As a matter of fact, now that production on Season 8 is just about to get underway (on Friday, to be specific), every day seems to bring a new tidbit. Today’s: The show is casting a new intern, and not one of those know-it-all can-do types, either. The rookie — male, by the way, and presumably hot — seems right from the start to be in over his pretty head.
- 7/12/2011
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Damn you, Shock-o-Rama! Despite the fact that the scene depicted on the packaging for directors David Haycox and Mardy South’s cheesy martial arts revenge saga “Psycho Kickboxer” never actually appears in the film, I just can’t stay mad at you. After all, I probably never would have stumbled across this trashy, gore-soaked train wreck of a motion picture were it not for the dedicated guys and gals who quietly slave away in your acquisitions department. Five time World Kickboxing Champion Curtis Bush stars as Alex Hunter, a desperate wannabe superhero seeking vengeance for the cold-blooded murder of his father and his fiance. All of the standard action cliches apply: random fights, crippled mentors, shady double-crosses, pointless nudity, and impossibly wooden acting are all accounted for. Did I mention that our hero also has the ability to magically locate crime as its happening? That’s a pretty handy skill...
- 5/31/2011
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Previously Sara happened, Adler created Neal and two years of music box drama (proof good can come from bad), he also killed Kate and shot Mozzie (just bad), fractals are useful and pretty, the chase for a WW2 plane or boat ensues
We open as Neal struggles to carry a box of faux Rolexes while Peter smirks. It looks like a character ed. lesson in perseverance. They banter safe cracking tools while Peter fake encourages. Waiting for them is Sara, who becomes a regular next season and is the source of eye strain as I constantly roll them at her presence. Neal's excited to see her though, and Peter gets the fake goods. Sara found nothing interesting rifling through Neal's stuff but she did find a boat in the ocean. For reasons known only to women playing mind games, she asks to talk to Neal privately only to say he looks well.
We open as Neal struggles to carry a box of faux Rolexes while Peter smirks. It looks like a character ed. lesson in perseverance. They banter safe cracking tools while Peter fake encourages. Waiting for them is Sara, who becomes a regular next season and is the source of eye strain as I constantly roll them at her presence. Neal's excited to see her though, and Peter gets the fake goods. Sara found nothing interesting rifling through Neal's stuff but she did find a boat in the ocean. For reasons known only to women playing mind games, she asks to talk to Neal privately only to say he looks well.
- 3/13/2011
- by Dahne
This is not Neal Caffrey’s best day. Why? Because he has to deal with yet another face from his past: an insurance investigator named Sara, who really doesn’t like him. It’s like Alex, part two. I’m supposed to be impressed by the fact that she can beat up some guy and take his Mercedes, but I’m not. Seems she’s missing some Japanese bonds and needs the FBI’s help to get them back.
(A minor qualm: why the heck are we supposed to be all excited over her, and yet Sharif Atkins is still listed as a guest star? C’mon now.)
On a more somber note, Neal gets his first look at the remains of the plane he was supposed to be on. Just the look on Matt Bomer’s face is priceless as Neal and Mozzie try to figure out what happened...
(A minor qualm: why the heck are we supposed to be all excited over her, and yet Sharif Atkins is still listed as a guest star? C’mon now.)
On a more somber note, Neal gets his first look at the remains of the plane he was supposed to be on. Just the look on Matt Bomer’s face is priceless as Neal and Mozzie try to figure out what happened...
- 8/12/2010
- by Brittany Frederick
- TVovermind.com
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