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It may be the start of the holiday season - which, amongst other things, means that new comics are released on Thursday this week, instead of Wednesday - but that doesn't stop comics from bringing death, destruction and Iron Man.
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You'd be forgiven for thinking that we weren't in the middle of sweeps right now, looking at this week's TV line-up. Where's the razzle and/or the dazzle? Who's bringing the excitement? Oh, wait: House is treating a pornstar. Never mind.
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Last night's Star Wars: The Clone Wars may not have been as brutal as the week before, but "Weapons Factory" also showed off one of the strange things about the series: Celebrating the non-Jedi emotions that'll turn Anakin Darth-like. Spoilers.
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It's a week unlike any other... Oh, okay, with new episodes of most of our favorite shows, it's a week very like many others. But there's also the launch of the new Prisoner, making Sunday the night to tune in.
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Maybe I'm just a process junkie, but the best thing about Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Complete Season One box set may be watching the series evolve from awkward beginnings and finding its feet. That or the comedy droids.
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Don't count on Bill Murray being in Ghostbusters 3: let Bill explain. Set pics reveal another Lost comeback, and a FlashForward biker. More Heroes death clues and broody New Moon pics. Also: Snowpiercer, Fringe, Doctor Who, Supernatural, Smallville and Stargate.
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Finally, Claire's lesbian awakening begins on Heroes. Also, Starz gives us a glimpse at the sordid past of Zombies, and their foray onto the big screen. And Batman's back for more crazy-capes team-up action!
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Almost too much spoilery goodness: Doctor Who says goodbye to an old friend in can't-miss set pics. There's a new Doctor Parnassus trailer. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joins Chuck! Lesbionic Heroes clips! Plus Gentlemen Broncos, Lost, Smallville, Fringe and FlashForward.
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Darth Vader himself turns to House for a cure, the MythBuster gang is back and expanding our knowledge of bullets in their season premiere, and Paris Hilton is a soul-sucking demonic force ... on Supernatural.
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Zero-gravity battles! Lightsaber duels! Dead Greedos! It can only mean one thing: Star Wars: The Clone Wars is back for a second season and, yes, it actually is better than ever.
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Today's future glimpses include images from James Cameron's Avatar, plus new Whiplash footage from Iron Man 2. The Sarah Jane Adventures brings David Tennant pics, plus a welcome comeback. Also: Lost, Dollhouse, Fringe, FlashForward, Star Wars, Smallville, Stargate and Heroes.
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Find out more about Sam Rockwell's Iron Man 2 baddie, plus a possible Predators star. Lost set reports get even more confusing. Plus clips from Supernatural and FlashForward. All this, plus Dollhouse, Smallville, SGU, Clone Wars and Sanctuary spoilers.
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We don't just love television for the special effects or crackerjack acting, but for the writing. That's where our heroes get their cool lines and defining moments. And sometimes we wonder: what'd happen if our fave shows swapped writing staffs?
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Spoiler warning: bigwigs explain how the next Iron Man and Superman movies will differ from the last ones. Megan Fox does a crazy tongue stunt in a Jennifer's Body image. Plus Zombieland pic, Heroes shocker, and Spielberg's alien-invasion project filming.
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The fall TV season is just around the corner, bringing us aliens, visions of the future and slutty witches. Here's a complete rundown of new and returning shows, with launchdates and clips, so you won't miss any of the shininess.
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Tron's producer explains how it's "darker" than the original. A new photo shows Tony Stark's racetrack fantasy in flames. A District 9 TV-spot explains the backstory. And there are three Dr. Parnassus clips. Plus Doctor Who, Torchwood, Heroes and Fringe.
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If you missed Cartoon Network's Star Wars: The Clone Wars the first time around, you'll have a chance to relive the entire first season this summer... and this time, it'll be accompanied by brand-new commentary.
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Pity poor Clone Wars, finishing its first season on the same night as Battlestar Galactica... It was pretty much doomed to be overshadowed, even though last night was the best episode of the season altogether.
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Here's a new special trailer for Friday's episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, focusing on the new character, Lee Van Cleef-inspired bounty hunter Cad Bane. With minor spoilers, below...
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The invasion of the planet Ryloth is over... and the first season of George Lucas' Star Wars: The Clone Wars can almost say the same. But which caused more suffering, overall?
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Belated Comics Offer Superhero Overload And Sneaks At Movies
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Is Clone Wars One Big Advertisement For The Dark Side?
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Bill Murray Talks Ghostbusters 3. And Meet Doctor Who's Newest Alien Monster!
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Crazy-Sexy Doctor Who Set Pics, A Psychedelic Doctor Parnassus Trailer, And Your First Darth Sidious Clip!
Almost too much spoilery goodness: Doctor Who says goodbye to an old friend in can't-miss set pics. There's a new Doctor Parnassus trailer. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joins Chuck! Lesbionic Heroes clips! Plus Gentlemen Broncos, Lost, Smallville, Fringe and FlashForward. More »Paris Hilton And Gandhi Team Up To Eat Your Soul
Clone Wars Strikes Back... And We Couldn't Be Happier
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Today's future glimpses include images from James Cameron's Avatar, plus new Whiplash footage from Iron Man 2. The Sarah Jane Adventures brings David Tennant pics, plus a welcome comeback. Also: Lost, Dollhouse, Fringe, FlashForward, Star Wars, Smallville, Stargate and Heroes. More »Sam Rockwell's Iron Man 2 Villain Has An Unlikely Cousin. Plus A Predators Casting Rumor!
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Another So-Wrong-It's-Right Megan Fox Photo, Plus Secrets Of Spielberg's Next Alien Saga
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Tron's producer explains how it's "darker" than the original. A new photo shows Tony Stark's racetrack fantasy in flames. A District 9 TV-spot explains the backstory. And there are three Dr. Parnassus clips. Plus Doctor Who, Torchwood, Heroes and Fringe. More »Star Wars' Latest Transmission Gets Decoded
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Pity poor Clone Wars, finishing its first season on the same night as Battlestar Galactica... It was pretty much doomed to be overshadowed, even though last night was the best episode of the season altogether. More »New Star Wars Villain Is Both Bad And Ugly
Here's a new special trailer for Friday's episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, focusing on the new character, Lee Van Cleef-inspired bounty hunter Cad Bane. With minor spoilers, below... More »Wars Are Almost Over, If You Want It
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