Talking to both Collider and MTV, Haley said that he didn't know anything about the role other than the internet rumors, but that he's ready to start learning:

I know the guys that are doing it. It's exciting to me... It makes me want to go get the Green Lantern comics and start reading up.

We're unconvinced... and worried about Haley overspending his geek cred with Rorschach, Freddy Krueger and now Sinestro (Not to mention his Human Target role on TV). But what do you think?

Magneto:

We said the new Magneto synopsis was much the same as the earlier leaked script, but now it turns out we were wrong. According to the Coventry Telegraph, the leaked script had Charles Xavier working at an Israeli hospital for World War II survivors, where he meets Magneto. But the new synopsis has Xavier seving as a soldier, who helps to liberate the concentration camp where Magneto is held. The hospital thing is closer to what some of the X-comics have shown in flashbacks. [Coventry Telegraph]

Fringe:

There won't be any aliens in the series, and the mysterious Observer isn't an alien, says producer Jeff Pinkner. And there may be more than one Observer, which explains why he can be in so many places. Also, his interest in Fringe stuff predates Olivia's. Meanwhile, John Scott is still in Olivia's head because she "downloaded" his brain when she contacted him in the pilot. And it doesn't sound as though the show is going to explore whether Astrid has a personal interest in Walter's work any time soon. Peter's unethical past will definitely catch up with him. And we will probably meet William Bell by the end of the season — but we haven't met William Bell yet.

Also, Peter may or may not be Walter's "son," but he is definitely Walter's "offspring." (??) We may already have met Peter's mom, and we'll definitely meet her at some point. Walter is manic-depressive, and we've only seen his manic side so far — we haven't seen any of his "dark" side yet. And you shouldn't believe anything Walter says. Walter may have a love interest at some point. We will probably meet Olivia's stepdad at some point.
[TV Guide and TV Guide]

Something big happens in an upcoming episode that alters Broyles' working relationship with Walter, says Lance Reddick. [FringeFanatic]

In episode 11, we'll meet a new recurring chararacter, an intimidating senior FBI agent named Sanford Harris. [SpoilerTV]

Heroes:

The show's producers answered more fan questions, and included some spoilers. We'll find out in two weeks what Arthur has on Daphne, and we'll see the Master train Claire. And in episode 12, Sylar will gain a new power, which helps him learn whether Angela really tried to drown Baby Gabriel. Next spring's "Fugitives" chapter will reveal more about Sylar's past, and his struggles. Meanwhile, Sylar won't sacrifice himself to stop Arthur. We'll find out what happened to Molly in the Season three DVD deleted scenes. And the Haitian will be the key to stopping Arthur — which makes sense, since he already stopped Arthur once. [Heroes Spoilers]

The "Fugitives" arc is roaring ahead — the show is already casting episode 18 of the season. And it sounds like we're going to meet a family of dark haired, brown-eyed caucasian people: a sinister father in his 30s or 40s, a mother in her late 20s or 30s trying to protect her son, and a boy aged three or four. A Petrelli flashback to when Nathan was little? Or some new characters?

We'll also meet a computer worker in his 30s, who's responsible for monitoring classified information. And a male FBI agent who's taking part in a classified military operation. And finally a reporter who's reporting on a huge story from the field. [SpoilerTV]

And Jack Coleman says episode 17, "Cold Wars," will be a huge turning point for HRG, along the lines of "Company Man" or "Cautionary Tales." There's a kidnapping and "mental interrogation," and it's a psychological thriller. "If you miss it, you will be hunted down and... rehabilitated," Coleman says. [TWOP]

Lost:

Entertainment Weekly's Jeff Jensen has a theory about those casting calls we reported the other day, for two guys who work in "corporate security," plus a hippie-ish doctor out of his league. It's a flashback to the "Purge." Jerry and Phil, the security guys, are Dharma footsoldiers, charged with protecting the weird science and stuff from "the hostiles/the Others." And it's possible the hippie-ish doctor is out of his depth because he's racing to save his cohorts from the poison gas. [EW]

Smallville:

Some spoilers for episode 14 of this season, "Requiem." As we mentioned a while back, LuthorCorp is doing some experiments on Lana. And it turns out the experiments are the only things keeping her alive. Dr. Grohl, the scientist who's turned up in a few episodes so far, is involved in the experiments, and they may be tied to Project: Ares. The only series regulars in the episode will be Clark, Chloe, and Tess. It's Lana's last episode of the series. And it'll feature Superman villain Winslow Schott, also known as the Toyman.[KryptonSite]

Pushing Daisies:

If the show does end with the 13th episode of the current season, it'll be a satisfying conclusion — if you felt that the Sopranos had a satisfying ending, that is. [EW]

Life On Mars:

Here's a new promo for Thursday's episode. Still no glimpse of the KKK.

Knight Rider:

I know your day isn't complete without a reminder of how AWESOME this show is. In episode 16, "Fly By Knight," Mike and KITT are looking for 10-year-old Danny Clark, a math whiz who's the only witness to his father's murder at the hands of Peruvian druglord Esteban Bahia. Danny's also the only one who knows where Bahia's cocaine stash is hidden. Sexy FBI agent Jesse Running is supposed to protect Danny, and when he goes missing, she mistakenly arrests Mike. But Office Of National Intelligence director Darrel Armstrong cuts Mike a deal — he'll be spared prosecution if he brings in Bahia and rescues Danny, whom Bahia has kidnapped. Meanwhile, Danny's mom Amy fears she'll be next on Bahia's list. [SpoilerTV]

Monday:

Riley and John take a not-so-joyful ride to Mexico, — and Sarah gets some much needed face time with James Ellison. Will we finally get from Ellison answers? Plus the promos are promising that tonight will be one character's "last stand." Who will it be? SCC is on Fox at 8 PM.

Sarah Connor Chronicles Promo:

And here's a clip with commentary:

Find out why everyone hates Arthur Petrelli, and what's the deal with the whole Pinehearst nonsense. Hiro travels back in time hopefully to tie some of our lose over at NBC's Heroes at 9 PM.

Heroes Promos:

Heroes Clips:

What happens when you've got split personalities due to a government implanted brain chip that switches you from murderous secret agent to suburban dad right in the middle of gunfire? Sounds like just another silly, yet predictable, predicament for My Own Worst Enemy's Christian Slater on NBC at 10 PM.

My Own Worst Enemy Promo:

NBC's mop headed hero, Chuck, has to fight off his old demons aka, the ex. Watch as hot spy lady gets all sorts of pissed this week at 8 PM.

Chuck Promo:

Preview clips:

Get your end of the world hottie anime lady fix over at the Sci Fi Channel with three back-to-back episodes of Gurren Lagann starting at 11PM.

Movies:

Who you gonna call...again? Ghostbusters 2 on Bravo and 10 and later at 12:30 PM tonight.

Tuesday:

Hooray, Fringe is back on Fox at 9 PM. This week, a parasite is taking over the bodies of FBI agents, Olivia has to go to Germany (hopefully she'll pick up a little personality while overseas) and Walter Bishop and his boy Peter try to jump start a dead guy's brain.

Fringe Promo:

Tonight is the premiere of the Sci Fi Channel "science fiction reality TV show," Cha$e where the contestants travel across a giant board game ad are constantly hunted down by hunters. The new game show airs at 10 PM.

Movies:

Enjoy our favorite web slinger's adventures, before they were ruined with bad hair and equally bad dancing techniques. Spider-Man 2 is on over at FX at 4 PM.

Wednesday:

Still no new Pushing Daisies this week.

No Knight Rider this week, either.

Thursday:

Poor Chloe — Brainiac erased all her memories, and now the only person she remembers is dreamy Sam Witwer who is also Doomsday. Why does everyone pick on Chloe? Is it because it's fun to torture her? Smallville's "The Abyss" is on the CW at 8 PM

Smallville Promo:

Smallville Clip:

This week, our favorite hot brothers who follow scary stuff, Dean and Sam, find a girl who talks to angels and they have to protect her from a demon. Catch Supernatural over at the CW at 9 PM.

Supernatural Clips:

A hostage situation pins time-traveling cop Sam Tyler against a crazed gunman. Plus, Sam's starting to get phone calls from 2008, but he's still stuck in the past. Life On Mars is on 10 PM at ABC.

Life On Mars Promo:

Hood finds a frozen body on a warm beach and it won't thaw, no matter what. Will wonders never cease on the Eleventh Hour? The science-investigation series is on CBS at 10 PM.

Friday:

Over at Cartoon Network, the conclusion of the two part droid-centric Clone Wars storyline comes to a close. Will Anakin and Ahsoka rescue R2 from the clutches of General Grievous? The Clone Wars is on at 9 PM.

Clone Wars Promo:

The Stargate Atlantis crew has to rally around Woolsey, or lose their "play by the rules" boss forever. It's performance evaluation time, people — look busy. The latest SGA airs on the Sci Fi Channel at 9 PM.

Stargate Atlantis Promo:

Genius kiddies are being kidnapped on Ben 10: Alien Force. It's up to Ben to stop them from building their mystery arch. The new episode airs on Cartoon Network at 9:30 PM.

Sanctuary field trip! Mangus goes to Rome to attend a top secret abnormals meeting. The monster goodness starts at 10 PM on the Sci Fi Channel.

Movies:

Hum along with your favorite aliens, and watch Close Encounters Of The Third Kind on AMC at 5 PM.

Don't like aliens? Fine, right afterwards is the badass demon-killer Constantine and his super awesome tattoo powers at 8 PM on AMC.

Saturday:

Movies:

It's a long Andromeda Strain fest over at A&E at 8 and 10 PM then later at 12 AM.

But if the strain doesn't tickle your fancy, Cartoon Network has the direct-to-DVD movie Superman/Doomsday at 9 PM.

Sunday:

Vampire justice is dealt on this weeks True Blood. Now that Bill is in big trouble for his Sookie obsession (and killing another vamp) it's his turn for a beating. Oh, and of course Sookie is being all sorts of ridiculous because she just can't handle not being the center of attention for more than five seconds.

Tonight is the night! We've been waiting for the Robot Chicken Star Wars spoof forever, and finally tonight we'll get our fix of ridiculous stop animation humor loaded with geek-only humor. Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II is on the Cartoon Network at 11:30 PM, here's a clip that aired on Joel McHale's equally as funny show The Soup, (oh and yes that's Seth MacFarlane as Emperor Palpatine).

Movies:

Get double the dose of Christopher Lloyd — first, as a zany alien with Jeff Daniels on WGN at 3 PM in My Favorite Martian, and later, as the mad scientist who builds a time traveling DeLorean in Back To The Future on Encore at 8 PM.