Thursday, January 29, 2015

Heaslet, Cheyenne (TTH) Wonder Showzen 100

Wonder Showzen is an absurdist variety show meant to poke fun at public access children's programming. It features puppets, kids in costumes conducting interviews, and animated shorts. Wonder Showzen is very controversial due to some of its subject matter. Often times it is not scripted and can be surreal. It is executive produced by Vernon Chatman and Jon Lee, and many comedians have made appearances on the show including: H. Jon Benjamin ( the guy who voices Bob in Bob's Burgers, and Archer), Jon Glaser from Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler, Zach Galifianakis, and David Cross. Hope you like it. You can find a clip below.

http://youtu.be/VQbVMUe1WUw

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Hundley, Janelle (MW) Alaskan Bush People 10

I would like to submit the TV show Alaskan Bush People.

http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/alaskan-bush-people/

The show airs on Discovery Channel on Friday at 10/9C. It is about a family who resides in the Alaskan wild and were born and raised wild. Billy Brown and his wife Ami have 5 sons and 2 daughters they are so far removed from civilization that they can go from 6 to 9 months without seeing an outsider. They have their own accents and dialects and refer to themselves as a "wolf pack". It's a race against winter to build a cabin to protect them from harsh Alaskan winters as well as enough food to supply them throughout the winter.

Garcia, Monica (MW) Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge 100

The show I am wanting to do is the Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge. It first aired in July 2014 and he gathers people who have done CrossFit, Martial Arts, etc. I really think my classmates will find interest in this show because its not really a show that leaves you hanging. You find out who the winner is at the end of the show and that winner goes up against the previous weeks winner. If they beat the previous weeks winner they will hold the title until someone knocks them off.

http://www.cmt.com/show/steve-austins-broken-skull-challenge/series.jhtml

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Gonzales John (TTh) Tyrant 100

Tyrant is an FX series that tells the story of Bassam "Barry" Al-Fayeed who has been away from his home country for over 20 years due to his childhood memories from his royal family. He returns for his nephews wedding hoping to go and come back as soon as possible but once he lands to his middle eastern nation he finds it harder and harder to leave due to the way his father is running their country and how reckless and irresponsible his older brother(next ruler in line) is and having to pick up the pieces he is breaking. Everything Barry was hoping wouldn't happen during his quick visits soon becomes his duty to fix

http://youtu.be/cCvG8w5kcHQ

Evans, Jared JD (TTh) Bojack Horseman 100

This a new television show release see by Netflix. It's an animated show about a world where animals coexist with humans with the ability to perform and act just like humans. It's based on a horse who was on "a very famous TV show in the 90." It's very entertaining a crude dumb sense. i found this show fit into the same type of category as south park or family guy where its innuendos and sometimes straight forward raunchy nature get a laugh out of audiences with the same sense of humor i imagine is shared with many people of my generation and mind set. the video is the trailer produced by netflix and is just as crude as the show just as warning.

BOJACK HORSEMAN was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The series will be Executive Produced by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Steven A. Cohen and Noel Bright. Will Arnett (The Millers, Arrested Development) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) will also serve as Executive Producers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1eJMig5Ik4

Mitchell, Morgan "Mo" (TTH) Ellen's Design Challenge 10

Top 5 Reasons to Watch Ellen's Design Challenge on HGTV

Reason 5: There will be blood.
Yes, you read that correctly, there will be blood. I mean, why wouldn't there be? Time Crunch + Tools (specifically saws) = Blood.

Reason 4: It will inspire creativity.
When you watch someone do something cool, what is your first thought? I want to try.
When you see a cool piece of furniture, what is your first thought? I want that.
When you see 6 talented designers build something cool, what is your first thought? I can build that.
The truth: No, no you can't. But at least you can get inspired to finish that home improvement project you've been working on. Especially since this is a brand new show -> i.e. you can't binge watch, sorry Dr. England.

Reason 3: There will be conflict.
I feel like this is an obvious one, but being on HGTV, one wouldn't expect to see "Real World" type argument. False. Even in the first episode, chairs are thrown and yelling happens. It's oh so exciting.

Reason 2: It's fun for the whole family.
You can include even the little tykes when you play Ellen's Design Challenge Bingo. You don't even have to be design lingo savvy.

Reason 1: It has Ellen on it.
Hello?! The title says it all. Ellen's Design Challenge. Who doesn't like Ellen DeGeneres?

The show can be watched every Monday night at 8pm central time on HGTV.


You can view the trailer for the show here:

http://ellentube.com/videos/0-xq6dkln3/
The show was created and produced by Ellen DeGeneres and is available on the HGTV channel.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Szczeblewski, Josh (TTH) Constantine 100

Constantine is a TV series that is based off of the popular DC comic Hellblazer. The show follows John Constantine, demon hunter and master of the occult, as he travels across America fighting the forces of evil, battling demons and other creatures of the night. Constantine is a man struggling with his past sins, his soul destined for Hell for when he sent a child there after a botched exorcism. John had retired from the dark business, but he is pulled back into the demonic world. Now, he'll do whatever it takes to save the innocent from the supernatural threats that are breaking through into our world, which has increased, because of the "Rising Darkness". Balancing between good and evil, Constantine uses his skills to journey across the country to send these terrors back to their own world, all with the hope to redeem his own soul. Constantine airs on NBC on Fridays 8/7c.

http://youtu.be/0VukUg5Jh6k

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Brown, Haley (TTH) Hart of Dixie 100

This link has the main character (Dr. Zoe Hart) narrating and explaining the background of why she is a New Yorker now moving to a small town in Alabama. She graduated top of her class from medical school and hoped to follow in her father's footsteps and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. But when her dreams fall apart, Zoe decides to accept an offer from a stranger, Dr. Harley Wilkes, to work with him at his small practice in Bluebell, Alabama. Zoe arrives in this small Gulf Coast town only to find that Harley has passed away and left his half of the medical practice to her in his will. His partner was hoping to be the only doctor in town and does not welcome Zoe very well. Zoe is tested throughout the episodes and finally realizes why the man was interested in her and decides to stick it out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P8FguMijIg

Johnson, Katrina (TTh) State of Affairs 100

State of Affairs is a show on NBC aimed around the government and the behind the scenes work they do with their secrets and what the rest of the country doesn't know. Lead actress Katherine Heigl is a CIA analyst, now the daily briefer for the President of the United States who is actually the mother of Heigl's fiancee that was killed in a terrorist attack. The series is about Heigl's job with the government while trying to handle her grief from the loss of her fiancee with scandalous activity and in time still trying to uncover why her fiancee was murdered.

Executive Producer/Director
Joe Carnahan
Executive Producers
Dario Scardapane, Joe Carnahan, Katherine Heigl, Nancy Heigl, Robert Simonds, Julia Franz, Henry Crumpton, Rodney Faraon, Sophie Watts

http://youtu.be/jV5-gG5Vp1U

Friday, January 23, 2015

Coleman, Ian (MW) Crash Course 100

Crash Course is an educational Youtube channel created by Hank and John Green; both of who are known for various other channels such as VlogBrothers, MentalFloss and SciShow. Crash Course offers free courses (taught by the Green brothers and various guests) in World History, Ecology, Chemistry, U.S. History, Literature, Psychology, Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Astronomy and U.S. Government and Politics.
Executive Producer: John Green
Producers: Stan Muller and Danica Johnson
Creative Director: Though Cafe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yocja_N5s1I

Moreno, Dalia (TTh) Agent Carter 100

Agent Carter is a new television series on ABC that was inspired by the films Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and it expands the story introduced by the Marvel one-shot short film, Agent Carter.

The series takes place in 1946, Agent Peggy Carter is a member of the Strategic Scientific Reserve and although she is skilled in her field she is pushed aside by her male co-workers who are coming home to their jobs after fighting in the war. Agent Carter is left to handle administrative work and her skills aren't taken into consideration because of her gender. Her coworkers taunt her saying she only gained her position because they felt bad that she had just lost her love, Captain America. However, Howard Stark, founder of Stark industries, knows of Agent Carters abilities and trusts her to find the person in charge of framing him for making deadly weapons available. Agent Carter then goes on secret missions to clear Starks name and risks being targeted as a traitor by the SSR.

The series is produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television. The executive producers are: Tara Butters, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Louis D'Esposito, Jeph Loeb and Alan Fine.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DechkWXXs

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Sprabary, Autumn (MW) Miranda 100

Miranda is a British sitcom that airs on BBC One and BBC Two, which are funded by British taxpayers. It also airs on KERA, which is funded by viewers who donate to the network. The sitcom, executively produced by Jo Sargent, is about a 30-something woman, who isn't quite ready to grow up yet. Despite many attempts to get her life together, such as using her inheritance to buy a joke shop which she runs…kind of, Miranda's quirky awkwardness always seems to get in the way. Using the unique trait of addressing the audience directly, Miranda shares her deepest thoughts on love, life, and her hopes to become "the kind of woman whose flesh doesn't move independently from her body when she jogs".

http://youtu.be/FG0y8efmMAQ

Allen, Xzaviar, M/W, Black Jesus 100

Black Jesus is an American comedy series created by Mike Clattenburg and Aaron McGruder, the creator of The Boondocks. The scripted live-action comedy features Gerald Johnson as Jesus Christ living in modern day Compton, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with his small group of followers. Throughout the series, Black Jesus uses various miracles to get him and his crew out of all sorts of trouble.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZepUnMZuRQI

Leseten, Alena (MW) Harper's Island 100

Harper's Island (can be watched on Netflix... www.netflix.com )

Harper's Island is a thriller/mystery show that came out in 2009 and aired on CBS. In each episode at least one character is killed and the cast was not told about their characters' death until the day they were given that script.
"Harper's Island was once the scene of a gruesome series of murders. Now, seven years later, family and friends gather on the island for a wedding, but one by one they begin to die." -IMDb

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C75mrJqVKjs

Gusman, Christian (TTH) The Originals 100

The Originals is a program about the original vampire and how one of them is half vampire and half werewolf therefore making him the strongest and the leader. They go through many different struggles against each supernatural clan such as vampires, witches and werewolves. This all occurs in Louisiana.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k31juiFF4g8

Rodriguez, Kayla, (TTh), The Secret Circle 100

The Secret Circle was aired on The CW Network. Executive producer, Kevin Williamson, brings drama and fantasy together for his audience to grasp a story about a girl named Cassie Blake who moves to Chance Harbor, Washington after her mom gets mysteriously killed. She lives with her grandmother and finds out that she's a witch along with five other teens in her coven. Cassie finds out that her mom was keeping their family history a secret to keep her safe from dark forces that are attracted by the circle's witchcraft. The show was canceled after one season but you can find the first season on Netflix.

http://youtu.be/TpDO8JR-s58

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Andary, Erin (TTh) Bates Motel 100

Bates Motel is the contemporary prequel to Hitchcock's famous film Psycho, introducing us to the twisted lives of Norman and Norma Bates, Norman's dark background growing up, and his unhealthy relationship with his mother, eventually leading up to the events of iconic film. The show plays on A&E network, executive producers Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin and Anthony Cipriano.

Series info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2188671/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Season 1 teaser promo: http://youtu.be/oYMtWUbmOW0

Payne, Colleen (MW) Rectify 100

Rectify, a Sundance TV original series, is about Daniel Holden (Aden Young) who has spent the past 19 years of his life on Georgia's Death Row. When his case is called into question due to new evidence, he is released back into his hometown and deals with the struggles of leaving behind what his life had been for the last 19 years and readjusting to what is left for him in his newfound freedom. This drama series began in 2013 and it's third season is under production. The executive producers are Melissa Bernstein, Mark Johnson, and Ray McKinnon.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw-TTr3sK8o

Garcia, Felisha (MW) The Following 100

The Following is about a former FBI agent, Ryan Hardy, who is a consultant on finding an escaped serial killer he arrested years ago, Joe Carroll. While in prison, Carroll managed to form a loyal cult of followers who willingly does whatever he says. 3 seasons into the show, The FBI not only has to find and stop Joe Carroll but also his loyal followers. The series has a lot of action and suspenseful moments that leave you wondering whats going to happen on the following episodes. The creator is Kevin Williamson. This show can be watched on FX when it returns March 3 or on Netflix.


Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUutBr42Ouw

Shea, Nathan (MW) The Last Man on Earth 100

The Last Man on Earth is a futuristic comedy series created and written by Will Forte. The series will air on Fox on March 1st, 2015.

The series is based in 2022 and is about the adventures of the last man on earth, Phil Miller (Will Forte). He was just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job, but, after an unlikely event, is the only person remaining on Earth. Phil has traveled
the US, Mexico, and Canada in search of other survivors, but has found no one. He has hopes of finding other survivors, but realizes he might be the last living being on the face of the earth.

Production Company: 20th Century Fox Television
Creator: Will Forte
Executive Producers: Will Forte, Chris Miller, Phil Lord, and Seth Cohen
Directors: Phil Lord, Chris Miller
Cast: Will Forte

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_xNvdptsXY

Nabours, Danielle (TTh) Chuck 100

This show, available on Netflix, is about a regular guy (Chuck) that gets involuntarily mixed up in the spy life. He gets caught up in the dangerous spy game and is forced to go undercover in his own life, while having a very good looking female handler that he of course, falls for. This show is very witty, action packed and has some romance as well. Here is the promo video below:


http://youtu.be/ou9czHz7AJA

Mahan, Tyler (MW) The Guardian 100

The Guardian stars Simon Baker, well known for later starring in The Mentalist.

From IMDB.com:
Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick. Arrested for drug use, he's sentenced to do 1,500 hours of community service, somehow to be squeezed into
his 24/7 cutthroat world of mergers, acquisitions and board meetings. Reluctantly, he's now The Guardian - a part-time child advocate at Legal Aid Services, where one case after another is an eye-opening instance of kids caught up in difficult circumstances.

It can be found on Netflix or here: http://watchseries.lt/serie/the_guardian

Also here is a clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FknhulLJe2o

Motherwell, Ashley (MW) Togetherness 100

A new comedy series on HBO about two couples living under the same roof and the obstacles they face on a daily biases.

http://youtu.be/IBt3XoWxvOo

Tyler, Travis (TTH) Looking 100

Looking is a new series on HBO it chronicles the lives of of four gay guys in San Francisco and it circles around the theme of looking for different things in life, referring to love, life aspirations, friendships and discovering ones true self. its currently on its second season.

Executive Producers are David Marshall Grant Sarah Condon, and Andrew Haigh.


Looking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lp7rkNYOtE

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Dickerson, Brennan (TTH) Suits 100

Suits Is a great show that follows the intense drama of a corporate law firm. A firm which their superstar lawyer is the charismatic Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). Harvey is the epitome of an outspoken New York lawyer, he does anything to win even if it doesn't always fall in line of a moral code. In search of a protege, Harvey holds interviews for Harvard graduates. This is where Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) and Harvey Specter meet for the first time. Mike is a witty student who is tired of passing the bar for other students. He impresses Harvey with his ability to recall and understand everything he reads. Harvey hires Mike even with the knowledge that he never attended Harvard let alone pass the bar, legally. Mike takes a more sympathetic approach to law unlike Harvey's ruthless nature. Under the direction of Harvey, Mike quickly gains a reputation of being able to win cases for the firm. However, with success comes inquiring eyes, which may lead not to only Mike's downfall but the credibility of the firm as well. The executive producers are Doug Liman and Dave Bartis. The creator of the show is Aaron Korsh.

Video Promo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBJEKw_TNCE

Kerr, Christi (TTh) Carmilla 100

Carmilla is a transmedia web series produced by Steph Ouaknine and Jay Bennet and uploaded to YouTube. The series is based on the 1871 novella of the same name by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. It follows the story of Laura Hollis, a college freshman who is just starting to adjust to university life when her roommate Betty goes missing. Laura is frustrated to find that the police and the university are uncooperative in finding Betty, so she starts taking matters into her own hands. Then, the school assigns her a new roommate, a mysterious girl named Carmilla, whom Laura suspects might be involved in Betty's disappearance.

The Carmilla series is unique and influential for a number of reasons. All of the show's main characters are female, and the majority of the crew is too. In addition, many, if not all of the characters are lesbians, and their sexualities are treated as normal and never questioned, which was a breath of fresh air for LGBT+ communities. Both of those things helped make Carmilla an extremely successful web series with a fiercely loyal fanbase.

Watch the Carmilla trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6_3IwC3hC4

Smolik, Samantha (TTh) Eye Candy 100

Eye Candy is a brand new series aired on MTV demonstrating the dangers that are capable of being tagged along with the use of social media.

http://www.mtv.com/shows/eye_candy/eye-candy-trailer/1107685/video/

Barstow, Tyler (TTh) Black Mirror 100

Black Mirror is an anthology TV series from Charlie Brooke of the UK that focuses on technology. Each episode is a stand alone idea that allows the individual director to play with the theme. One episode involves a not too distant future where humans have a hard drive installed in their head so they can play back portions of their day, the première involves the prime minister being black mailed into having sex with a pig on live television.

The series is produced by Zeppotron and has gained worldwide notoriety, including Robert Downey Jr. who hopes to turn one of the episodes into a feature film.

The show can be found on Netflix, or couchtuner.

Here is a trailer for the episode "the entire history of you."

http://youtu.be/3bFCqK81s7Y

Maxwell Alexander (TTh) Psych 100

From executive producers Steve Franks, Chris Henze, and Kelly Kulchacks Psych is a former USA Network comedy about Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his best friend Burton Guster( Dule Hill) who through a chance mishap become "Psych" a psychic private detective agency for Santa Barbara's PD. The only catch is Shawn isn't really psychic at all, but simply an astutely observative individual who was trained by his father Henry (Corbin Bernsen) who wished nothing more than for his son to become a police officer upon growing up. The show is both hilarious and down right outrageous at times but the loveable cast, awkward situations, and cinematography keep fans like myself watching time and time again. All the season of Psych can be found on Netflix.


Video Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krWONONSN78

Hinga, Erin (TTh) Switched At Birth 100

Switched At Birth is an ABC Family program that follows the lives of Bay Kennish and Daphnie Vasquez, two girls who were accidentally switched at birth at the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up as a daughter of a wealth ex-baseball player and is basically spoiled. Daphnie grew up Latino and lost her hearing when she was young. The two families live together at the Kennish house trying to work threw different struggles that come from different parenting, Daphnie being deaf, and different life styles.

Switched At Birth is current on its fourth season and aired Tuesday nights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-rtS0iR_Cw

Shoewalter, Matthew (TTh) Rick and Morty 100

Rick and Morty is an animated show that follows the misadventures of Rick, an elderly alcoholic scientist and his grandson Morty, who often is led blindly into said misadventures. The creator of the show, Dan Harmon, voices both Rick and Morty and often improvises large chunks of dialogue for his characters. Season One is available online at adultswim.com and the show has been renewed for a second season that will air on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network). The show is executive produced by Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland, James A. Fino, and Joe Russel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90iqltbkoiA

Perales Bethany (TTh) Hit the Floor 100

Hit The Floor is a new series on VH1 that is about to premier its third season this May. Showing the audience the lives of pro dancers , and dealing with basketball owner who is committing crimes. Asha Hayes is the main character with a dream of dancing for the L.A Devil Girls, but with her moms past in being a devil girl the truth is reveled. Hit The Floor is the first TV series ever scripted a professional dance squad which makes it a unique show.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=udotKCcu9o4

Garza,Ruben (TTh) Vsauce 100

Vsauce is a webshow on Youtube created by Michael Stevens who is now the host and main producer of the channel and sub-channels (Vsauce2 & Vsauce3). The show began back in the summer of 2010 and has been gaining popularity ever since. Vsauce is based mainly on providing education and information on almost anything you can think of with an incredible philosophical aspect to the overall perspective of each episode. To make better sense of the material, here are a few of the most popular videos: What if everyone JUMPED at once?, Why do we kiss?, Is your red the same as my red?, Guns in space, What color is a mirror?, etc. The list goes on with many intriguing topics for any interested viewer. The business model for this webshow is a bit shrouded in mystery as I attempted to search for background information but could not find any. My assumption here is that given how popular the channel is, I would imagine YouTube plays some part in the funding of Vsauce. However, I believe most of the driving economic forces for the this show is the host Michael himself. He is continually making guest appearances across the net and even on television. Vsauce is a webshow I have enjoyed for around two years now and I recommend taking a quick look at one of his more popular videos to get an idea of what the show is like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHbyQ_AQP8c