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On Monday 14 October 2024, Talking Pictures TV broadcasts The Writing on the Wall!

Season 1 Episode 7 Episode Summary

In the next episode of *The Writing on the Wall* airing on Talking Pictures TV, Mike Read embarks on an engaging journey across the country to uncover the stories behind some of the famous Blue Plaques. These plaques celebrate the lives and achievements of notable figures who have made significant contributions to society.

This episode features fascinating insights into the lives of four remarkable individuals: tennis champion Fred Perry, football manager Herbert Chapman, architect Archibald Leitch, and musician Mark Knopfler. Each segment reveals the unique impact these figures had on their respective fields and the cultural history of the places they are associated with.

As Mike Read explores the connections between the plaques and their subjects, viewers can expect a blend of history, nostalgia, and storytelling. This episode promises to deepen appreciation for the...

Season 1, Episode 6 of “The Writing on the Wall” is set to air on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 5:20 Pm on Talking Pictures TV. In this engaging episode, host Mike Read continues his journey to uncover the remarkable Blue Plaques found throughout the country. These plaques celebrate significant figures and events in history, and Mike dives deep into the fascinating stories behind them.

This episode promises to highlight the legacy of iconic personalities and cultural milestones. One of the featured stories is that of Roy of the Rovers, the legendary football comic character who has captured the hearts of many fans. Additionally, viewers will learn about Barrie Tomlinson, an influential figure in the world of comics, and how his work shaped the industry. The episode also touches on the impact of the legendary band Pink Floyd, exploring their contributions to music and culture. As Mike reveals these captivating tales, viewers are sure...

On Monday 30 September 2024, Talking Pictures TV broadcasts The Writing on the Wall!

Season 1 Episode 5 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode titled “The Writing on the Wall” of *Talking Pictures TV*, viewers will follow Mike Read as he embarks on an intriguing journey to discover the stories behind the famous Blue Plaques. These plaques mark significant locations in the UK and celebrate the lives of notable figures throughout history.

As Mike explores various sites, he will uncover the fascinating tales of many interesting characters, including Richard I, King John, Marilyn Monroe, Lord Byron, and William Hayley. Each figure has left a unique mark on history, and Mike will delve into their contributions, exploring how they shaped the world around them.

This episode promises to be both educational and entertaining, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the lives of these remarkable individuals. Mike Read’s engaging storytelling will make the histories come alive,...

Season 1, Episode 5 of “The Writing on the Wall” is set to air at 5:25 Pm on Monday, September 30, 2024, on Talking Pictures TV. In this engaging episode, host Mike Read embarks on an intriguing journey to uncover the stories behind various Blue Plaques, which commemorate significant figures in history. This week, viewers can expect to learn about a diverse array of fascinating characters, including the legendary Richard I and the notorious King John, whose lives shaped English history in profound ways.

The episode also dives into the glamorous world of Marilyn Monroe, exploring her impact on film and culture, as well as the poetic legacy of Lord Byron. Additionally, the show highlights the contributions of William Hayley, a lesser-known yet interesting figure. Through these narratives, Mike Read brings to life the histories that have left their mark on society.

“The Writing on the Wall” combines history, storytelling, and cultural insights, making...

On Monday 23 September 2024, Talking Pictures TV broadcasts The Writing on the Wall!

Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

A new episode of *The Writing on the Wall* is set to air on Talking Pictures TV, featuring the charming host Mike Read as he embarks on an intriguing journey to uncover the stories behind Blue Plaques. These plaques commemorate notable figures and their contributions to history, culture, and the arts.

In this episode, Mike Read highlights a range of well-known personalities, including iconic figures like Peter Cushing, Caroline Munro, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Oscar Wilde. Each segment promises to shed light on their lives and achievements, giving viewers a deeper understanding of their significance. From actors to writers, the episode will celebrate the rich tapestry of talent that has shaped society.

With fascinating stories and historical insights, this episode of The Writing on the Wall invites viewers to appreciate the legacy of these...

In the upcoming episode titled “The Writing on the Wall,” Mike Read dives deeper into his quest to uncover the stories behind the iconic Blue Plaques. This episode, which airs at 5:15 Pm on Monday, September 23, 2024, on Talking Pictures TV, promises to be both entertaining and informative. Mike’s journey takes him to notable locations linked to famous figures, bringing history to life in a unique way.

Viewers can expect to hear about legendary names such as Peter Cushing, the beloved actor known for his roles in classic horror films. Caroline Munro, another star featured in this episode, made her mark in the film industry, captivating audiences with her performances. The episode also highlights the contributions of literary giants like Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde, whose works continue to resonate today.

As Mike Read explores these historical landmarks, he shares fascinating anecdotes and insights. Each Blue Plaque tells a story,...

On Monday 16 September 2024, Talking Pictures TV broadcasts The Writing on the Wall!

Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Writing on the Wall,” airing on Talking Pictures TV, promises to be an engaging exploration of history and culture. In this episode, Mike Read continues his journey across the country, diving deeper into the stories behind the famous Blue Plaques that celebrate notable figures and events in British history.

This episode will highlight the connections to beloved personalities like John and Hayley Mills, the talented actors known for their contributions to film and television. Their legacy is intertwined with British cinema, and viewers can expect to learn more about their impact on the industry.

Additionally, the episode will touch on Robin Gibb, a member of the iconic Bee Gees. His influence on music and pop culture is significant, and Mike Read will uncover the stories that led to his recognition through a Blue Plaque.

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The Episode: "Black Mirror," season 1, episode 2, "Fifteen Million Merits"

Where You Can Stream It: Netflix

The Pitch: The official Netflix synopsis of "Fifteen Million Merits" is:

"After failing to impress the judges on a singing competition show, a woman must perform degrading acts or return to a slave-like existence."

The woman in question is Abi, played by Jessica Brown Findlay, who later co-starred in the Peacock adaptation of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," one of the great dystopian novels. Yet in some ways, Abi functions as more of an ideal for Bing, who gives an impassioned speech in "Fifteen Million Merits" where he refers to Abi and her singing talent as "the one thing I ever came close to anything real about.

Now that the Big 5 networks have unveiled their new fall shows (with a few midseason offerings thrown in), we can get down to really investing in what we’re going to see this year. But first, let’s address an issue that we’re sure many viewers have when it comes to getting excited about new shows: really awful titles.

What’s in a name? Well, if you ask “Trophy Wife,” everything. The critically acclaimed series didn’t feel like the usual sitcom fare. Its humor was smart, ironic and a little bit daffy, and the performances were delightful and nuanced. Sadly, during its entire 22 episodes, it couldn’t ever escape bubble status, and in the end, really lame marketing tactics was its downfall. The show wasn’t about a trophy wife at all, and in fact, that title undermined its strong, feminist voice. The show never saw a Season...

Katsuhiro Otomo’s magnum opus, based on his own manga that stretches for more than 2000 pages, is one of the landmarks of the anime genre, being universally acclaimed and having garnered a large cult following. The film is the epitome of post-apocalypse, one of the genre’s most cherished themes. Furthermore, the permeating violence, the not-so-obvious messages, and the complex story established the fact that anime were not only addressed to children and young teenagers, creating in the process a completely new market for the category.

Neo-Tokyo is a post-apocalyptic megalopolis that was built near the remains of the old city, which was destroyed during World War 3 by a nuclear attack. There, a motorcycle punk gang headed by Kaneda, is in constant fights with another gang, whose members call themselves “Clowns”. Unfortunately, Kaneda and his comrades find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, in an incident that...

Welcome to the Scorch!

Bella Swan and Edward Cullen may live forever in the supposed bliss of a deathless union, but the genre they jumpstarted has proven to be decidedly mortal. It was only a few short years ago that the blitz of post-Potter Ya adaptations — characterized by dystopian settings, a fetish for the supernatural, and a buffet of genetically indistinguishable British boys — was standing toe-to-toe with superhero movies atop the Hollywood food chain. But the times they are a changin', fluctuating like the hormones of their target demographic.

Yesterday,...

With just over a month before the latest James Bond installment Spectre opens, the final trailer for the film has been released. After a series of backstory-heavy teasers and commercials that merely hinted at the fight between Daniel Craig's James Bond and Christoph Waltz's Franz Oberhauser – with the villain often shrouded in darkness – the final trailer finds Oberhauser stepping out of the shadows for a confrontation between the two leads.

"Why did you come?" Oberhauser asks Bond in a sunlit hallway. "I came here to kill you," Bond admits,...

"Times Square," the latest single from Destroyer's upcoming album Poison Season, has a trippy new stop-motion video. It  feels like hitting a bowl with Wallace and Gromit. As singer-songwriter Dan Bejar croons to the screen, small, pot-smoking creatures made of moss, a chewing-gum monster, and a human brain with googly eyes dance laconically. Despite the song's title, New York's iconic hub of tourists and taxis barely appears in the video. The playful opening guitar recalls the Flaming Lips' "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots," but the mix of sultry-sad saxophones, jangly pianos, and Bejar's singular voice is completely Destroyer. "The writing on the wall / Isn't writing at all / Just forces of nature / In love with the weather station."...

Here's your estimated 3-day box office returns (new releases bolded): 1. Mission Impossible Rogue Nation - $29.4 million ($108.6 million total) 2. Fantastic Four - $26.2 million ($26.2 million total) 3. The Gift - $12.0 million ($12.0 million total) 4. Vacation - $9.1 million ($37.3 million total) 5. Ant-Man - $7.8 million ($147.4 million total) 6. Minions - $7.4 million ($302.7 million total) 7. Ricki and the Flash - $7.0 million ($7.0 million total) 8. Trainwreck - $6.3 million ($91.1 million total) 9. Pixels - $5.4 million ($57.6 million total) 10. Southpaw - $4.7 million ($40.7 million total)   The Big Stories The writing on the wall has been there for some time surrounding Fox's Fantastic Four reboot. It all started with some fanboy sniping...

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Agents of Shield, Season 2, Episode 16: “Afterlife”

Written by Craig Titley

Directed by Kevin Hooks

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on ABC

After Bobbi and Gonzalez’s big hero moment and Skye’s escape in “One Door Closes”, “Afterlife” is set up to be a bit of a let-down, or at least a slowdown by comparison. There are plenty of good hero moments, like the return of Deathlok, and Fitz-Simmons pulling the wool over Bobbi’s eyes. Even with these moments, the episode’s focus on Skye slows everything down to introduce Afterlife and fit in lots of exposition from Lincoln, played by guest star Luke Mitchell (The Tomorrow People).

It is difficult to gauge Mitchell’s performance as Lincoln based only on “Afterlife”, because as Skye’s guide in this world, most of his dialogue is exposition. The large majority of his scenes with Skye are just Skye walking...

The writing on the wall for a shakeup at NBC News has become more voluminous with former NBC News president Andrew Lack quitting his position as CEO and Director of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. As TheWrap reported, Lack is in talks with NBC News over the top role, overseeing NBCUniversal News Group which houses NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. Also Read: Brian Williams Debacle Spurring NBC News Executive Shakeup NBC News told TheWrap there is no announcement from them today regarding Lack’s potential employment. His arrival would spell the end for Pat Fili-Krushel as Chairman of NBCUniversal Group,...

Written by Craig Titley | Directed by Vincent Misiano

Plot:

When a Woman is found dead with the alien writing carved into her body, Coulson goes back into the Memory Machine to find his lost memories of Tahiti and figure out who it’s other patients were. Meanwhile May leads Trip, Bobbi and Hunter as they close in on Ward.

Verdict:

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. really has come leaps and bounds in the last seven episodes compared to what they achieved in twenty two episodes during it’s previous season (in which the last several were improvements on what came before them), with ‘The Writing on the Wall’ showing just how confident and exciting this series has become in such a short span of time.

This was a tense and dramatic experience as Coulson goes for all or nothing in his pursuit of the meaning of the alien writing, ordering Skye to...

Marvel's Agents of Shield: Channel 4, 8pm

'The Writing on the Wall' sees Coulson's obsession with the alien carvings take a dark turn when a young woman turns up dead, with the symbols carved into her body.

The rest of the team have their hands full looking to recapture the fugitive Ward - but is the traitorous former agent just too smart for them?

Gogglebox: Channel 4, 9pm

The BAFTA-winning series continues as we take another jaunt into the living rooms of familiar favourites to hear their opinions on the week's television.

Leon and June, Steph and Dom, and the hilarious Chris and Stephen will all be on hand as ever to offer their own special brand of armchair criticism.

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!: ITV, 9pm

The latest rumblings from the jungle, presented with cheeky relish by Ant & Dec.

The celebrities'...

We're not entirely sure of this yet, but if you notice the writing/scrawlings on the floor in the image above, the look quite similar to "The Writing On The Wall" from Marvel's hit TV show, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Now it's been rumored that the Inhumans will appear on the show, and even more recently speculated that the hidden city on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. may in fact be Attilan, so could we see the team on the small screen before Marvel's film hits theaters? It's a small chance, but it could happen. Be sure to leave your thoughts, theories, and speculations in the usual place, and don't miss Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s tonight and the mid-season finale next week at 9/8c! Uncanny Avengers #1 will hit comic book shelves on January 28. Variant cover by Jose Ladronn.

Agents Of Shield renews its focus on the series' main mystery, and is all the better for it. Here's James' review...

This review contains spoilers.

2.8 The Things We Bury

Having uncovered the truth about the alien writing in the previous episode, Shield is taking the initiative to track down the city it points at. Good stuff. Straight in with the plot. Oh, they've done it already? That was fast.

In case it wasn't clear, I'm finding the pacing on Shield a little odd. Specifically, the shortness of the subplots. Fitz has Simmons in his head, but before they can explore that idea in any depth, it's over. Simmons has infiltrated Hydra, but before they can tell any stories within that status quo, it's over. Ward's brother turns up in the previously-unmentioned position of senator, and before they can explore it, he's dead. The lack of a status quo makes episodes unpredictable,...

Agents Of Shield seems to take inspiration from season one this week, which is not a promising development...

This review contains spoilers.

2.7 The Writing On The Wall

Just as you were getting comfortable with Agents Of Shield being an entertaining and well-made piece of television - along comes this. An episode so disjointed and randomly constructed that it could've come right out of season one. But what is it that makes it feel that way?

It's possible that's just the content of the story. Rather than spend too long dragging out the mystery of the automatic writing that's been plaguing Coulson for the last few episodes, AoS finally solves it in this episode. Unfortunately, to get to the root of it, the show has to return to some of last season's most ill-judged plotlines and put its own ones effectively on hold in the meantime. As well as bringing back...

The Inhumans movie won’t be out until 2018, but we may possibly be seeing Marvel’s super-powered oddities sooner than expected. The storyline from Agents of Shield is dropping mammoth-sized hints regarding the Inhumans. We look at the reasons why we think the Inhumans will pop up on TV before the film hits theaters.

After Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige announced that there would be an Inhumans movie coming out on November 2, 2018, he added a teasing a caveat; “You may find out where they fit into the McU sooner than you think.” Since Feige has mentioned his love for Inhumans characters several times, it’s not far-fetched to think we may see the people of Attilan prior to the film. Could their first live-action appearance be on an upcoming episode of Agents of Shield?

If you’ve been watching Agents of Shield, and you’re familiar with Marvel comics,...

Agents of Shield, Season 2, Episode 7: “The Writing on the Wall”

Written by Craig Titley

Directed by Vincent Misiano

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm Et on ABC

“The Writing on the Wall” is season 2’s first major call-back to the Tahiti Project and Coulson’s big mystery in season 1. As Skye says, the show is starting to collect all these stray pieces of the puzzle and fit them together into a larger picture. Ward, Skye’s father, Tahiti, and the pattern that Coulson keeps drawing are all connected, but the team needs more time to figure it out. Unfortunately, Coulson is running out of time, with his compulsions driving him to sleepless nights and madness. The clue that they need to solve his madness is found in the mystery of the week, which revolves around a former Shield agent who’s found murdered, with Coulson’s pattern carved into her flesh.

ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The Writing on the Wall TV Show Review. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., season 2, episode 7, ‘The Writing on the Wall,’ may have provided the biggest question of the series, by way of a titular answer; but that’s all speculation based on what comes of [...]

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. began its second season by announcing it would go dark, but until "The Writing on the Wall," it wasn't clear that the Marvel drama would take that plan so far. This week's horror story of an episode began with the brutal murder of onetime S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Rebecca Stephens, whose killer marked the occasion by carving a bunch of alien symbols into her body with a knife. (According to a corpse analysis conducted by Simmons, the killer, who was obsessed with "completing the work," didn't stop slicing into his victim until "long after she was dead." Who says science isn't fun?!)Anyone looking for a little comic relief amid the grotesqueries of a knife-wielding serial killer didn't find it in the B plot, which took Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s extended Silence of the Lambs parallels to the next level. Grant Ward has finally been unleashed upon the world,...

A quick review of tonight's "Marvel's Agents of Shield" coming up just as soon as I have some Enya albums I've been hiding... "The Writing on the Wall" brought the arc of Coulson's incessant doodling to a welcome end, in an episode that was a good showcase for Clark Gregg — playing something deeper and more complex than the role usually affords him the opportunity to do — but also darker and/or more graphic than this show is probably meant to go. As Brian Van Holt's Sebastian carved up his victims, threatened Hank Thompson's family, and talked about cutting the information out of himself and others — on top of the return of all the horrific imagery from Project Tahiti — I began to find myself empathizing with Mac, who spent much of the hour wondering what kind of horror show he signed up for. "Shield" is obviously a show with life-and-death stakes,...

Note: Join us every Wednesday as we review the latest episode... Episode 7: "The Writing on the Wall" Synopsis: The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson’s been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head Breakdown: (The following column contains Major Spoilers, so I don't recommend reading this if you haven't watched this episode). At the close of the previous episode...

Sneak Peek more footage from the next episode of Marvel's "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." titled "The Writing on the Wall", written by Craig Titley and directed by Vincent Misiano, airing November 11, 2014 on ABC:

"...the team discovers victims with the same 'alien glyphs' that Coulson' has been etching.

"Then all of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head..."

Episode guest stars include B.J. Britt as 'Triplett', Adrianne Palicki as 'Bobbi Morse', Henry Simmons as 'Mack', Imelda Corcoran as 'Dr. Goodman', Simon Kassianides as 'Bakshi' and Joel Gretsch as 'Hank Thompson'.

Also starring are Monica Lacy as 'Katie Thompson', Monique Gabriela Curnen as 'Janice Robbins'/'Agent (Michael) Stevens', Bruno Amato as 'Bartender', Carlos Campos as 'Patient #2', Michael Hanson Seaver as 'Patient #4', Natalie Smyka as 'Patient #5', Richie Cottrell as 'Eliza’s son', Madison Lee as 'Lab Assistant' and Brian Van Holt as 'Carver'/'Sebastian Van Holt'.

Coulson Uncovers A String Of Deaths With One Thing In Common... His Alien Writing On "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." On ABC "The Writing on the Wall" - The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson's been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, November 11, 2014, (9:00-10:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network.

TV show trailer & clips for ABC‘s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., episode 2.07. The next installment of Agents follows two principal threads. The first, as the title implies, tackles the issue of Director Coulson’s (Clark Gregg) growing addiction to not so much writing, but expressing the alien code. An [...]

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Coulson Uncovers A String Of Deaths With One Thing In Common... His Alien Writing On "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." On ABC "The Writing on the Wall" - The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson's been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, November 11, 2014, (9:00-10:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network.

One of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has escaped Hydra mole Grant Ward in the crosshairs, as seen in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from the ABC sophomore’s next episode — but will he get to pull the trigger?

As Agent Triplett (played by B.J. Britt) asserts, he’s got eyes on the prize and a trigger finger in need of some love. Press play above to see how his stake-out at a Philly bus terminal plays out.

Elsewhere in the episode “The Writing on the Wall” (airing Tuesday at 9/8c), when the team discovers murder victims bearing the alien glyphs that Coulson’s been etching,...

Take another look @ images and promo footage from the next episode of Marvel's "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." titled "The Writing on the Wall", written by Craig Titley and directed by Vincent Misiano, airing November 11, 2014 on ABC:

"...the team discovers victims with the same 'alien glyphs' that Coulson' has been etching.

"Then all of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head..."

Episode guest stars include B.J. Britt as 'Triplett', Adrianne Palicki as 'Bobbi Morse', Henry Simmons as 'Mack', Imelda Corcoran as 'Dr. Goodman', Simon Kassianides as 'Bakshi' and Joel Gretsch as 'Hank Thompson'.

Also starring are Monica Lacy as 'Katie Thompson', Monique Gabriela Curnen as 'Janice Robbins'/'Agent (Michael) Stevens', Bruno Amato as 'Bartender', Carlos Campos as 'Patient #2', Michael Hanson Seaver as 'Patient #4', Natalie Smyka as 'Patient #5', Richie Cottrell as 'Eliza’s son', Madison Lee as 'Lab Assistant' and Brian Van Holt as 'Carver'/'Sebastian Van Holt'.

Coulson Uncovers A String Of Deaths With One Thing In Common... His Alien Writing On "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." On ABC "The Writing on the Wall" - The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson's been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, November 11, 2014, (9:00-10:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network. After helping to thwart Hydra, Agent Phil Coulson was appointed as Director and tasked with rebuilding the agency. Agent Melinda May, expert pilot, martial artist and longtime friend, will continue to look after Coulson in the wake of the mysterious etchings he's been carving into walls. Grant Ward, highly trained in combat and espionage, was found to be a Hydra mole and a traitor to S.H.I.E.L.D. and locked up away...

The Writing on the Wall" - The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson's been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, November 11, 2014, (9:00-10:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network.   "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons and Nick Blood as Lance Hunter.   Guest starring are B.J. Britt as Triplett, Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as "Mack," Imelda Corcoran as Dr. Goodman, Simon Kassianides as Bakshi, Joel Gretsch as Hank Thompson, Monica Lacy as Katie Thompson, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Janice Robbins/ Agent Stevens, Bruno Amato as Bartender, Carlos Campos as Patient #2 and,...

Hey, "Agents Of Shield" peeps. Unfortunately, you guys are going to have to settle for a little something different tonight as your favorite show will be Mia until next week. Instead, ABC will air a special "Marvel: 75 Years, From Pulp to Pop" show in its place. The new episode 7 of season 2 labeled, "The Writing On The Wall" will air next week, Tuesday night, November 11th at 8pm central time, so be sure to jot that down on your TV calendars. ABC did drop a promo/spoiler clip (below) for episode 7, last week, in case you haven't checked it out it yet. The official plotline reads like this: "The team is going to end up, finding murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson’s been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies will come to a head." The episode was written by Craig Titley ,and it was directed by Vincent Misiano.

Sneak Peek footage and images from the next episode of Marvel's "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." titled "The Writing on the Wall", written by Craig Titley and directed by Vincent Misiano, airing November 11, 2014 on ABC:

"...the team discovers victims with the same 'alien glyphs' that Coulson' has been etching.

"Then all of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head..."

Episode guest stars include B.J. Britt as 'Triplett', Adrianne Palicki as 'Bobbi Morse', Henry Simmons as 'Mack', Imelda Corcoran as 'Dr. Goodman', Simon Kassianides as 'Bakshi', Joel Gretsch as 'Hank Thompson', Monica Lacy as 'Katie Thompson', Monique Gabriela Curnen as 'Janice Robbins'/'Agent (Michael) Stevens', Bruno Amato as 'Bartender', Carlos Campos as 'Patient #2', Michael Hanson Seaver as 'Patient #4', Natalie Smyka as 'Patient #5', Richie Cottrell as 'Eliza’s son', Madison Lee as 'Lab Assistant' and Brian Van Holt as 'Carver'/'Sebastian Van Holt'.

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The Writing on the Wall" - The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson's been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, November 11, 2014, (9:00-10:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network. "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons and Nick Blood as Lance Hunter. Guest starring are B.J. Britt as Triplett, Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as "Mack," Imelda Corcoran as Dr. Goodman, Simon Kassianides as Bakshi, Joel Gretsch as Hank Thompson, Monica Lacy as Katie Thompson, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Janice Robbins/ Agent Stevens, Bruno Amato as Bartender, Carlos Campos as Patient #2 and,...

The Writing on the Wall" - The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson's been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, November 11, 2014, (9:00-10:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network.   "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons and Nick Blood as Lance Hunter.   Guest starring are B.J. Britt as Triplett, Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as "Mack," Imelda Corcoran as Dr. Goodman, Simon Kassianides as Bakshi, Joel Gretsch as Hank Thompson, Monica Lacy as Katie Thompson, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Janice Robbins/ Agent Stevens, Bruno Amato as Bartender, Carlos Campos as Patient #2 and,...

Recently, ABC served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Agents Of Shield" episode 7 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "The Writing On The Wall," and it sounds like things will get quite interesting as the Shield crew comes across dead bodies with those weird alien writings on them, and more. In the new, 7th episode press release: Coulson is going to uncover a string of deaths with one thing in common...his alien writing. Press release number 2: The team will discover murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson’s been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies will come to a head. Guest stars will include: B.J. Britt as Triplett, Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as “Mack,” Imelda Corcoran as Dr. Goodman, Simon Kassianides as Bakshi, Joel Gretsch as Hank Thompson, Monica Lacy as Katie Thompson, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Janice Robbins/ Agent Stevens,...

The Writing on the Wall" - The team discovers murder victims with the alien glyphs on them that Coulson's been etching. All of Coulson's secrets and lies come to a head on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, November 11, 2014, (9:00-10:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network.   "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons and Nick Blood as Lance Hunter.   Guest starring are B.J. Britt as Triplett, Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as "Mack," Imelda Corcoran as Dr. Goodman, Simon Kassianides as Bakshi, Joel Gretsch as Hank Thompson, Monica Lacy as Katie Thompson, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Janice Robbins/ Agent Stevens, Bruno Amato as Bartender, Carlos Campos as Patient #2 and,...

There are two upcoming movie musicals that, for a long time, I've wanted to make into motion pictures, should someone with money be willing to give me the funds to make them -- Into The Woods and The Last 5 Years. I'm both nervous and excited to see how directors Rob Marshall and Richard Lagravenese, respectfully, have interpreted the material I hold so close to my heart. I am especially nervous for Into The Woods, given Marshall's less than impressive track record. If someone is going to screw up something I cherish, it should be me. Of course, there are far more than two musicals I have a deep connection to. Some have already been made into films, like Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Les Miserables, but there is a vast collection of musicals I have thought could make fantastic films, but have never been made.

Apple has released a new ad called "Perspective," and it's really quite inspiring. It features a series of optical illusions inspired by the art of Felice Varini. The ad it self also could have been inspired by the music video for Ok Go's "The Writing on the Wall," which I also included for your viewing entertainment. The Apple video came along with the caption:

"Here's to those who have always seen things differently."

Apple recently unveiled their new iPhone 6, iWatch, payment system, and U2 record. I'm still not sold on that iWatch though. Check it out the ad!

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On Thursday, June 12th, WWE released ten in-ring superstars. Anytime WWE decides to release talent en masse, it is met with considerable amounts of criticism from the WWE Universe as fans usually have particular under-pushed favorites who get the axe. However, unlike other firing sprees, this particular cycle was met with less hubbub and cynicism than others.

For once, WWE may have actually fired ten performers who were truly expendable. Thus, on levels of expendability, the ten releases will be ranked, and as the list shrinks, stars who at this moment have minimal potential worth to the company, but could have worth at a later time, will be highlighted as well.

10. Aksana

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Well, when she injured Naomi – and given that Naomi was slated to win the Divas Championship at Wrestlemania – Aksana inadvertently set back WWE women’s wrestling for six months to a year. Wrestlemania’s...

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the Japanese animated classic Akira, which is being celebrated in a big way by Funimation. Their 25th Anniversary Blu-ray release of the film just dropped yesterday, and we're happy to report that it includes the original English dubs, rather than the new dubs that have appeared on previous releases.

Read on for all the details about this must-own set!

Synopsis

Akira isn’t just a movie – it’s the genesis of a genre. Katsuhiro Otomo’s landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. Akira’s arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for movies like the The Matrix to be dreamed into brutal reality. Without Kaneda and Tetsuo, without espers and psionic assassins, without that badass motorcycle – our world would be a far less exciting place to exist. But the...

Akira (2013) 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Trailer - Click here for more free videos Extras include: Interview with the Japanese Director, Akira Sound Clip, Storyboard Collection, The Writing on the Wall, Original Japanese Trailers, Original Japanese Commercials, Restoring Akira, Glossary, U.S. Trailer (2013), and Trailers. There's also the original subtitled version, as well as all of the old and new English dubs. “Neo-Tokyo is about to E X P L O D E! Akira isn’t just a movie – it’s the genesis of a genre. Katsuhiro Otomo’s landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. Akira’s arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for movies like the The Matrix to be dreamed into brutal reality. Without Kaneda and Tetsuo, without espers and psionic assassins, without that badass motorcycle – our world would be a far less exciting place to exist.

Norway’s Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film Of The Year is finally sailing in on DVD and Blu-ray. From Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company, Kon-tiki is available to own now and will remind you of how Hollywood used to do movies. This is one you will want to add to your collection.

From the directing duo of Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg (Max Manus: Man of War, Bandidas), Kon-tiki is based on the amazing true adventure of Thor Heyderdahl (Pål Sverre Hagen), a Norwegian explorer in 1947 who embarks on the voyage of a lifetime to prove a point.

In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl (Pål Hagen) embarks on an astonishing expedition – a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean on the Kon-Tiki raft. From his days living in the Marquesas with his wife Liv (Agnes Kittlesen), Thor...

The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Roundabout Theatre, NYC

I was a real fan of the 1985 Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood and have been eagerly looking forward to the Roundabout revival. For the most part, it did not disappoint.

Drood, of course, is based on Charles Dickens's final, unfinished novel.

To tell the story onstage, composer/author Rupert Holmes has devised an ingenious conceit. The show takes place in 1895 in a British music hall, called London's Music Hall Royale. The troupe is giving a performance of its new musical production based on the Dickens novel. It allows a delightful mix of a dark, Gothic, melodramatic story along with the boisterous comedy of the British music hall. The results are highly atmospheric and great fun. Since the Dickens novel was never finished, the ending of the show is determined by audience votes on several matters, another nifty idea from Holmes,...

Smarter people than me around Hollywood are asking an obvious question: why haven’t Lionsgate and Summit merged yet? The writing on the wall couldn’t be more clear. Lionsgate warned investors Monday of a $50 million loss this quarter from three strikes in a row at the box office, “Conan the Barbarian,” “Warrior” and “Abduction.” For a small company, that’s a painful blow. Also read: Lionsgate Telegraphs Big Loss From 'Abduction,' 'Warrior' and 'Conan' Meanwhile Summit’s new, non-Twilight film, “50/50,” is tracking at a dismal 57 percent total awareness on the eve of its premiere.