Alternative Nation - Television http://www.altnation.com/forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.altnation.com/forums/images/themes/titanium/misc/rss.jpg Alternative Nation - Television http://www.altnation.com/forums Channel 4 3D week http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148202-channel-4-3d-week.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:59:44 GMT You get the glasses in Sainsbury's and the shows that'll be in 3D are...

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The Paul O'Grady Show in 3D
The Paul O'Grady show will be kicking off Channel 4's 3D Week and appearing in three dimensions at points during the show.
Next broadcast: Monday 16 November, 5pm on Channel 4

The Queen in 3D
The incredible story of young film makers Bob Angell and Arthur Wooster, who created the remarkable 3D colour newsreel of the Queen during her Coronation year they named 'Royal Review'.
Next broadcast: Monday 16 November, 9pm on Channel 4

Derren Brown Presents the 3D...
...Magic Spectacular: Derren Brown hosts as some of the world's greatest, funniest and most shocking magicians performing magic in stunning 3D.
Next broadcast: Monday 16 November, 10pm on Channel 4

Flesh for Frankenstein
The 3D version of Paul Morrissey's macabre, wacky 70s take on the Frankenstein story, starring Udo Kier and Joe Dallesandro. Baron Frankenstein desires to create a super-race of humans by making the perfect man and woman from bits of other corpses.
Next broadcast: Wednesday 18 November, 12.40am on Channel 4

Friday the 13th Part III in 3D
Jason Voorhees is back from the dead to wreak havoc again, this time on a group of friends camping at the woods.
Next broadcast: Friday 20 November, 10pm on Channel 4

The Greatest Ever 3D Moments
The Greatest Ever 3D Moments top ten countdown will reveal the finest, weirdest and wackiest 3D moments of all time, from the worlds of cinema, TV and pop.
Next broadcast: Saturday 21 November, 9.20pm on Channel 4

Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert
Miley Cyrus and her alter ego Hannah Montana take to the stage in this spectaular 3D concert taken from her sell out 2007/2008 North American tour. The show features hit songs 'Rock Star' and 'See You Again' as well as the Jonas Brothers.
Next broadcast: Sunday 22 November, 3pm on Channel 4

T4 in 3D
T4 brings you some very special 3D treats, JLS performing in 3D, Rick and Jameela plus guests Pixie Lott and Twilight's Michael Sheen in glorious 3D too! Next broadcast: Sat 21 & Sun 22 November, 8.55AM on Channel 4
So, a few good ones in there. If you've got the glasses (amber/blue in case you've got a different pair that you think might work, but probably won't) then here are a few videos done for that type of specs. Probably best to watch them in full screen and HD.

]]> Television pANDAS Radio http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148202-channel-4-3d-week.html <![CDATA[I'm a Celeb]]> http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148200-i-m-celeb.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:04:38 GMT So, this years batch of no-marks are getting dropped in the jungle. I'm obviously going to be watching religiously for the next month or so!

Justin & Colin are earmarked to be hilariously annoying to watch. ]]> Television mischief http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148200-i-m-celeb.html <![CDATA[[Doctor Who] Waters Of Mars]]> http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148198-waters-mars.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:22:22 GMT Well?

Lots of potential, but lots of missed opportunities... Again!
And plotholes aplenty.

Weight needed kept down, but there's massive steel tunnels with needless signage?
Aliens are trying to kill the crew... Who have guns with which to defend themselves?
If everyone would die in a nuclear blast anyway, why not shoot the infected?

And what happened to the FX budget? "Whoa! Did you see the scene when the Tardis appeared round them in the middle of a nuclear blast? That was almost as awesome as Galactica dropping into the atmosphere!"
No. No we didn't see that.

Some good hints at the doctor going "dark", but it remains to be seen how well that's followed up.
Looks like he's already seen the light - Which is disappointing as if we had a really dark Xmas special, that'd have been awesome, as well as ballsy as hell. ]]> Television Rev Scapegoat http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148198-waters-mars.html Misfits (E4) http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148178-misfits-e4.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:53:13 GMT anyone watch this last night? anyone else think "smallvile in england"? ]]> Television http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148178-misfits-e4.html Gary Glitter to be executed in November! http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148048-gary-glitter-executed-november.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:17:46 GMT http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/oct/27/channel-4-death-penalty ---Quote--- Channel 4 is to hold an online debate on the death penalty following its controversial fictional drama The Execution of Gary Glitter. With a Channel 4-commisioned poll showing that 70% of the public think the death... http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009...-death-penalty

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Channel 4 is to hold an online debate on the death penalty following its controversial fictional drama The Execution of Gary Glitter.

With a Channel 4-commisioned poll showing that 70% of the public think the death penalty should be reintroduced, the broadcaster is to transmit a one-off, 90-minute fictional drama imagining the consequences of capital punishment being reinstated.

In the drama, the first person to be tried under a new Capital Crimes Against Children law is Paul Gadd, better known as 1970s rock star Gary Glitter. Gadd is played by Doctors actor Hilton McRae.

Billed by Channel 4 as a "courtroom drama shot in the style of a documentary", the programme examines how society deals with its most serious offenders.

The Execution of Gary Glitter is written and directed by Rob Coldstream and produced by Juniper Productions. It will air on Monday 9 November...[more]
Hmm.
Could be interesting! ]]> Television Rev Scapegoat http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148048-gary-glitter-executed-november.html Michael Jackson: The Live Seance with Derek Acorah http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148039-michael-jackson-live-seance-derek-acorah.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:19:19 GMT Friday night on Sky 1 and HD at 10 with Derek Acorah, this has got comedy Gold written all over it. Imagine big Dez get's possesed and starts moonwalking and belts out a few tunes. ]]> Television Moldiver http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148039-michael-jackson-live-seance-derek-acorah.html The event: How racist are you? http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148005-event-how-racist-you.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:30:45 GMT Did anyone else watch this?

I was slightly dissapointed. Mainly because Jane Elliots work is lauded in nigh on every social psychology textbook you'd care to mention and her methods, as demonstrated in the program didn't seem to me to be all that sound.

I mean was there any evidence it had a lasting impact? Did it improve racial attitudes? Did it do enough to justify the slightly dodgy ethics?

I've blogged a more detailed critique and a potential means of addressing some of those questions (I'm at work and obviously bored out of my skull) but would be interested in anyone elses opinions of the program (it's stll avaliable on 4od if you haven't seen it and it's arguably worth it just to see the uncomfortably short interview at the end). ]]> Television endless psych http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/148005-event-how-racist-you.html Time Trumpet http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147966-time-trumpet.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:16:01 GMT Seeing as The Thick of It has returned I thought I'd draw some attention towards this much overlooked Armando Ianucci series. It basically takes the form of a clip-show from 30 years in the future using actors playing the parts of current celebrities in their older forms, talking heads and some clever cg/editing to 'look back' on how crap moden life is. HUW EDWARDS HYDRAULIC DESK! Well worth hunting down.

]]> Television The Continental http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147966-time-trumpet.html The Thick Of It http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147940-thick.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:42:10 GMT New series started on Saturday night, pretty smashing to be honest.
Anyone else catch it?

You are an omnishambles, that's what you are! ]]> Television Jaemi http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147940-thick.html <![CDATA[Vinnie Jones' Toughest Cops]]> http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147914-vinnie-jones-toughest-cops.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:21:14 GMT And there was me thinking that art pinnacled with Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men.

This week - Vinnie ruins The Wire for everyone by showcasing some of Baltimore's most spastic cops. Amazing but. ]]> Television The Continental http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147914-vinnie-jones-toughest-cops.html Modern Family http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147899-modern-family.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:38:39 GMT Has anybody caught this yet?

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia
The pilot has been met with high reviews. Entertainment Weekly gave it an A-, calling it "...immediately recognizable as the best new sitcom of the fall..." In Time's review the show was named "the funniest new family comedy of the year." Many other critics compare it to Arrested Development and consider it its replacement. It has also been compared to the 1970's series Soap as per the multiple family aspect. Some have made comparisons to The Office due to its mockumentary format.
Some guy on imdb-

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I saw the trailer for this show a while back and was instantly intrigued. Shot in a "mockumentary" style it follows the lives of three couples who's various members are related as family members. Although the set-up is slightly cliché, a gay couple, a stereotypical family and a Columbian wife and son (from her first marriage) with her American husband, this is where the standard ends. The dialogue is fantastic and at many points I found myself really laughing quite loudly, something which is very rare for a TV show to accomplish for me personally. The casting is also spot on with the inclusion of Ed O'Neill (the infamous Al Bundy!), Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen and Sofía Vergara, with each actor really bringing something unique to the mix. I strongly recommend this show to anybody who appreciates good comedy, the "to-camera" sections of the dialogue have a very close resemblance to the original UK version of "The Office" and for those who are familiar with this, Modern Family will be a welcomed return. Great show, great acting, great script. Highly recommended.

I heard my boss talking about it so I've downloaded the first couple of episodes and I'll hopefully get to watching them some time tomorrow. The trailer actually looks promising. Anybody seen this yet? Is it any good? ]]> Television caitlinjae http://www.altnation.com/forums/television/147899-modern-family.html