
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
X-Men-style series lasted just two seasons on cable channel
It was "The X-Men" meets "Rubicon." A small group of evolved humans brought together by a scientist to try and solve crime in an office setting, each with their own distinct ability. "Alphas" was a series brought into the same universe as "Eureka" and "Warehouse 13," but even that wasn't enough t ...
Read MorePLUS: Find out how she consoled guest star Sean Astin
Rachel Pirzad may have super-sight on Syfy's Monday series "Alphas," but sadly the actress who plays her doesn't. So if Azita Ghanizada was to ever pick an ability she could take home from the set each day, it would be that sight -- especially since so many close-ups require her to take out her cont ...
Read MoreCreated world turned upside down, star Warren Christie says
One of the best things about science-fiction television is that the writing crew can put together an amazing universe, and then with nothing more than a few keystrokes, turn everything inside out. That's what's happening on Season 2 of "Alphas," which continues Monday night on Syfy, and it's exac ...
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Read MoreStill, both shows are up double digits over their season finales
It's supposed to be Powerful Mondays on Syfy, and it still is -- even if the lights are dimming just a little bit. "Warehouse 13" returned Monday with more than 2.1 million viewers, more than half of them in a key advertising demographic of adults 25 to 54. It was a solid return for the comedy an ...
Read MoreSean Astin among big names coming in Season 2 of Syfy series
He still has his helmet from "Rudy," a coin from "Goonies" and the feet from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Now Sean Astin will be looking for a new souvenir as he is set to make a guest appearance in the new Syfy series "Alphas." Astin headlines a long list of popular actors who will be a part o ...
Read MoreHowever, 'Eureka' will end storied run on the week before
This story may contain spoilers for "Eureka," "Warehouse 13," "Alphas" and other Syfy programming. Fans have been begging "Warehouse 13" star Eddie McClintock to tell them when his show will return to Syfy. But now he can answer with certainty: July 23. Syfy's highest-rated scripted program re ...
Read MoreShow will return in July on Syfy
"Alphas" returns in July not only with the launch of a second season, but also with a new cast member. Erin Way, who has appeared in "Detroit 1-8-7" and "I ...
Read MoreMatt Hastings is the latest to jump over to Syfy's newest drama
Bruce Miller will definitely see some familiar faces walking around the halls, beginning with Matt Hastings. Hastings has joined Syfy's "Alphas" as co-executive producer, continuing a role he originally served for 27 episodes of "Eureka," which will end its strong run this year. He is part of the ...
Read More'Eureka's' Bruce Miller taking over for Ira Steven Behr
Bruce Miller has done some amazing things with "Eureka," which at one time was Syfy's highest-rated show. The cable channel is not willing to let him go, however, as they have tapped him to take over another up-and-coming series, the second season of "Alphas." The show, from Zak Penn and Mich ...
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