Watching Heroes

Spoiler TV has confirmed the title, writer and director for the first 4 episodes of Season 3. As we told you before, the premiere will be a 3 hour event. The first hour will be a recap/clip show, followed by the two hour premiere, entitled “The Butterfly Effect.” That title refers to a theory about time travelers and the creation of a time paradox.

Here is the complete info for the first four episodes:

Episode 3×01: “The Butterfly Effect”
Sept. 15, 2008
Written By: Tim Kring
Directed By: Allan Arkush

Episode 3×02: “Dreamtime”
Sept. 2008
Written By: Tim Kring
Directed By: Greg Beeman

Episode 3×03: “One of Us, One of Them”
Sept. 2008
Written By: Joe Pokaski
Directed By: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Episode 3×04: “The Year of Our Lord”
Fall 2008
Written By: Aron Coleite
Directed By: Adam Kane

The titles definitely have me intrigued. I’m counting down the days until the premiere!

News Corporation and NBC Universal launched their new free online television service, Hulu.com this past Wednesday, March 12. The much-anticipated online service, which has been in beta testing over the last few months, offers complete episodes of over 250 television series. You can find full-length episodes of current fan favorites like 24, The Simpsons, The Office and Friday Night Lights, as well as classic shows like Night Gallery, Remington Steele and SWAT.

In addition you can find clips from dozens of other shows and movies as well as 100 full-length films. Just browsing I ran across The Jerk, Weekend at Bernies, Sideways and Ice Age. The content is ad-supported so you will have to watch a few commercials but that’s how you get it free!

The first five Heroes episodes from Season 2 are available as well as about 75 Heroes clips which include scenes from the show, behind-the-scenes pieces and interviews.

The Jules Verne Festival publicity may have been incorrect when they stated they would be showing a “secret unseen episode,” but they did show the audience a teaser for Volume 3 last weekend. That teaser has now surfaced on YouTube thanks to modern technology and I have it for you here. It’s a little dark, but actually not bad for being taped via cell phone or portable video camera. Oh how I wish I had been there!! Take a look:

You get mucho Quinto here, which is fine by me! I cannot wait to see Sylar in action again! How about that evil laugh?! And how uber creepy/scary is Jack Coleman’s narration. I just wish we had an idea of when Volume 3 might come to pass.

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NBC has released the official episode description for the seventh episode of season 2, “Out of Time.” It will air on Monday, November 5. (BE AWARE - COULD CONTAIN SPOILERS!)

WHILE SEVERAL HEROES FACE OFF AGAINST THE “NIGHTMARE MAN,” PETER LEARNS JUST HOW DEADLY THE VIRUS CAN BE — When one of his forgotten abilities suddenly manifests, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and Caitlin (Katie Carr) get thrown into a crisis situation, and learn first-hand just how deadly the mysterious virus striking people with abilities can be. Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy), Matt (Greg Grunberg), Nathan (Adrian Pasdar), Niki (Ali Larter) and Bob (guest star Stephen Tobolowsky) band together to fend off the “nightmare man’s” attack. Despite Claire’s (Hayden Panettiere) best efforts to keep them apart, West (Nick D’Agosto) learns that the man who kidnapped him as a child is her father (Jack Coleman). Meanwhile, in feudal Japan, Hiro (Masi Oka) and Kensei’s (David Anders) legendary journey takes a dramatic, final turn. Kristen Bell, Noah Gray-Cabey, Dana Davis, James Kyson Lee, Zachary Quinto and Dania Ramirez also star. Alan Blumenfeld, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Shalim Ortiz, Eriko Tamura and Adair Tishler guest star.

For additional episode descriptions see these posts:

Episode 2.1 - “Four Months Gone”
Episode 2.2 - “Lizards”
Episode 2.3 - “Kindred”
Episode 2.4 - “The Kindness of Strangers”
Episode 2.5 - “Fight or Flight”
Episode 2.6 - “The Line”

Recaps of aired episodes can be found by clicking this link. Remember, you can always watch this season’s episodes online at NBC.com if you need to catch up.

NBC has released the official episode description for the sixth episode of season 2, “The Line.” It will air on Monday, October 29. (BE AWARE - COULD CONTAIN SPOILERS!)

AT SCHOOL, WEST CONVINCES CLAIRE TO TEACH A BULLYING CHEERLEADER A LESSON — West (Nick D’Agosto) convinces Claire (Hayden Panettiere) to teach head cheerleader Debbie (guest star Dianna Agron) a lesson after she deems Claire too ordinary to join the squad. While Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) faces a serious moral dilemma with the Company, H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) pays his Russian mentor a visit in an effort to locate Isaac’s last prophetic paintings. Meanwhile, nearing the U.S. border, Alejandro (Shalim Ortiz) becomes increasingly uneasy about Sylar’s (Zachary Quinto) intentions, especially towards Maya (Dania Ramirez) . Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and Caitlin’s (Katie Carr) search for a mysterious doorway he painted ultimately leads them to a surprising place. In feudal Japan, while attempting to repair history, Hiro (Masi Oka) struggles with his feelings for Kensei’s (David Anders) “princess” Yaeko (guest star Eriko Tamura). Noah Gray-Cabey, Dana Davis, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter, James Kyson Lee and Adrian Pasdar also star. Jimmy Jean-Louis, Adair Tishler and Stephen Tobolowsky guest star.

For additional episode descriptions see these posts:

Episode 2.1 - “Four Months Gone”
Episode 2.2 - “Lizards”
Episode 2.3 - “Kindred”
Episode 2.4 - “The Kindness of Strangers”
Episode 2.5 - “Fight or Flight”

Recaps of the first 3 episodes can be found by clicking this link. Remember, you can always watch this season’s episodes online at NBC.com if you need to catch up.

NBC has released the official episode description for the fifth episode of season 2, “Fight or Flight.” It will air on Monday, October 22. Former Veronica Mars star, Kristen Bell, will make her much hyped Heroes debut as Elle. Let’s hope she lives up to all of the expectations. We’ll also see more of newcomers Dana Davis and Nichelle Nichols in this one. (BE AWARE - COULD CONTAIN SPOILERS!)

SEARCHING FOR A LOST HERO, ELLE (GUEST STAR KRISTEN BELL) MAKES A SHOCKING DEBUT IN IRELAND — In Ireland, a lost Hero attempts to move beyond the past, but discovers that a mysterious woman — Elle (guest star Kristen Bell) — is willing to kill to find him. Matt (Greg Grunberg) and an unexpected ally fly to Philadelphia to hunt down the “boogyman,” following his terrible attack on Molly (guest star Adair Tishler), but the pair finds themselves outmatched. Monica (Dana Davis) tries to come to terms with her new abilities and her role as a local hero. Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) meets his new partner and gets a disturbing assignment. H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) takes a step to further protect his family. Meanwhile, as Hiro (Masi Oka) continues to fix the past in feudal Japan, Ando (James Kyson Lee) attempts to piece together historically what’s happened to his best friend. David Anders, Noah Gray-Cabey, Hayden Panettiere, Adrian Pasdar, Zachary Quinto, Dania Ramirez, Milo Ventimiglia also star. Alan Blumenfeld, Katie Carr, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Carlon Jeffery, Nichelle Nichols, Dominic Keating, Holt McCallany, Eriko Tamura, and Stephen Tobolowsky guest star.

Yeah, I know, that title is waaaayyyy too goofy, but give me a break. It’s early! Anyway, here’s all that “news you can use.”

*TV Guide has an interview with Dania Ramirez up right now. Dania talks a little bit about Maya’s powers, the possibility of an on-screen romance, and battling Halle Berry in X-Men 3.

*GameLoft has released an official Heroes mobile phone game. The eleven level game allows you to play as Peter Petrelli, Hiro Nakamura, Niki/Jessica Sanders and Officer Matt Parkman. You can see screen shots and get more info HERE.

*George Takei (Kaito) has had an asteroid named after him. The asteroid, formerly knows as 1994 GT9, is situated between Mars and Jupiter. It has been renamed 7307 Takei by the International Astronomical Union’s Committee on Small Body Nomenclature.

*Ratings for Heroes second episode dropped off a little from last week’s premiere. ABC’s Dancing with the Stars won the 9 p.m. timeslot with a 13.8/20, CBS was second with Two and a Half Men, 8.4/12, and Rules of Engagement, 6.6/10. Heroes came in third (but was the night’s top show in the key 18-49 demographic). K-Ville brought a 3.7/5 over at FOX.

*The latest chapter of the Graphic Novel is up and it features The Haitian. We get to see what transpired between he and Mohinder and what happened between the time he left Mohinder and showed up with Bennet. The title is The Crossroads.

*Greg Beeman has a new blog up for episode 2. As usual, he has some awesome behind-the-scenes photos up as well.

*If you have missed either of this season’s episodes and need to catch up, full episodes are available online at NBC.com. You can also watch last season’s finale in case you missed it. Also, even if you’ve already seen the episodes, go back and watch with commentary.

*And finally, here is a 3 minute sneak peak of the upcoming 3rd episode, “Kindred.”

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It’s less than 3 days until the season premiere, and NBC is really gearing up. They’ve announced the premiere week Heroes contest (where you can win a car) and now have re-launched the official Heroes website with fresh content and a streamlined look.

At the revamped site, you can access graphic novels, get episode information, view Heroes World Tour photos and videos, see a preview of the 9th Wonders blog, check out the fan forum, and much more. There is also a section inviting you to visit the companion websites of Primatech Paper, the Yamagato Fellowship and Activating Evolution, where you can see new exclusive video about Mohinder’s sister, Shanti, and the mysterious illness she suffered from.

The most exciting bit for me, though, was the big announcement on the home page that Heroes creator Tim Kring and H.R.G. himself (Jack Coleman) will be liveblogging on Monday night immediately following the season premiere. The blogging begins at 10 pm eastern/9 pm central on September 24 but you can visit http://blog.nbc.com/heroes/ right now and leave questions for Tim and Jack and they’ll do their best to answer all of them when they go live.

And if that’s not enough excitement for one day, watch this video (from YouTube user EzraSmall) featuring five (count ‘em, FIVE) full scenes from Monday night’s premiere. We get a glimpse of Mohinder, Claire, H.R.G., Hiro and a few newcomers as well. But remember – this could contain spoilers, so if you don’t want to be spoiled, don’t watch.

Thanks to my buddy Shankar for the scoop!

NBC has released the official description for the second episode of the season, which will air on October 1:

“LIZARDS”

AS MATT INVESIGATES THE DEATH OF ONE HERO, ANOTHER IS ATTACKED BY THIS NEW SINISTER FORCE STALKING THOSE WITH ABILITIES — NIKI, MICAH AND THE HAITIAN RETURN — DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ALLAN ARKUSH — With one person dead, Matt (Greg Grunberg) enlists some unlikely help as the attacks continue on people with abilities. Claire’s (Hayden Panettiere) efforts to hide her healing abilities at her new California high school are jeopardized by a fellow student with a secret of his own. Niki (Ali Larter) and Micah (Noah Gray-Cabey) leave Las Vegas in an attempt to start over. As part of his new job, Dr. Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) must track down The Haitian (guest star Jimmy Jean-Louis). While crossing into Mexico, Maya (Dania Ramirez) and Alejandro’s (Shalim Ortiz) abilities prove to be a threat to those around them. Meanwhile, disappointed by his hero Kensei (David Anders), Hiro (Masi Oka) resolves to rectify any damage his presence in feudal Japan has done to history. And another lost Hero falls in with a gang of Irish gangsters with clues to his past. Jack Coleman, Dana Davis, James Kyson Lee, Adrian Pasdar, Zachary Quinto, Milo Ventimiglia also star. Nick D’Agosto, Katie Carr, Ashley Crow, Cristine Rose, Barry Shabaka Henley, Dominic Keating, Holt McCallany, Eriko Tamura, Adair Tishler and Stephen Tobolowsky guest star.

From NBC, here is the official description for the Season 2 Premiere, “Four Months Gone.”

“HEROES” : AS THE EMMY-NOMINATED “HEROES” RETURNS, THE EXTRAORDINARY STRIVE TO BE ORDINARY FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE EXPLOSIVE EVENTS IN NEW YORK, BUT DEADLY NEW THREATS LOOM AS BRAND-NEW INDIVIDUALS WITH ABILITIES EMERGE WORLDWIDE — WRITTEN BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/CREATOR TIM KRING AND DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GREG BEEMAN.

As the second volume of “Heroes” begins, the fates of Peter (Milo Ventimiglia), Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) and Matt (Greg Grunberg) are revealed, following the horrible showdown with Sylar (Zachary Quinto) and Peter’s uncontrolled nuclear detonation miles above New York City. As everyone attempts to move on, a new sinister force begins stalking and murdering Heroes. With the family hiding in Southern California, H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) and Claire (Hayden Panettiere) attempt to live as inconspicuously as possible, which proves to be easier said than done. Meanwhile, after landing in feudal Japan, Hiro (Masi Oka) meets his hero Takezo Kensei (David Anders). Twins Maya (Dania Ramirez) and Alejandro Herrera (Shalim Ortiz) hope to make the crossing into the U.S. from Mexico, in hopes of finding help with their deadly abilities.

Dana Davis, Noah Gray-Cabey, James Kyson Lee, Ali Larter, Sendhil Ramamurthy also star. Nick D’Agosto, Lyndsy Fonseca, Cristine Rose, Barry Shabaka Henley, George Takei, Eriko Tamura and Adair Tishler guest star.

Check out this video from NBC’s Primetime Preview, hosted by Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman). I don’t think it’s too spoilery…but I guess that depends on what you call spoilery.

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Greg Beeman is one of the talented directors of the Heroes Series and in his latest post on his personal blog, Beaming Beeman, he discusses Hayden Panettierre’s on set graduation from High School, The wrap party and episode 19 (.07%). He also has several exclusive, behind the scenes pictures. A must read for any Heroes fan.

Not literally. I meant your inner Heroes lovin’ engine. I perused this little treat over at NBC.com earlier. It has alot of little teasers built into it. Hiro confronting Hiro, Linderman and Jessica approaching Micah, Isaac laying on his back, Angela Petrelli being told that Peter is dead… It’s enough to set your speculation engine into overdrive (nice closure on the them don’t you think). I’m really looking forward to the return on April 23, andd in honor of that return, I will being doing a recap of Parasite in a couple parts in order to get everyone back up to speed.

The current cover story for TVGuide Magazine features our beloved Heroes.

Claire finds her birth parents. Peter vanishes. Hiro’s father shows up, and so does a startling new Israeli hero with high-tech capabilities. Someone will die. NBC’s Heroes is headed for an explosive February.

From what I’ve been able to make out, the newest hero, Hana Gitelman, is Claires biological mother and also the one that puts Ted in motion to nuke the city. Check the clip here to see what I’m talking about. The clip in the side bar gives us a great glimpse of Hana in action.

The article also talks about George Takei doing a stint as Hiro’s father.

Continuing with your “Meet the Parents” theme, Hiro’s father — played by George Takei — also pops up Jan. 29, right? And it’s going to be blow-your-mind cool. The character will provide a gateway into a whole world back in Japan that we will explore in Season 2 — a story about Hiro’s family and his past.

I can only imagine who gets killed off. Read the rest of the article to get a glimpse at what is in store for February. I know that I will definitely be tuning in.

As we pass the lovely time during the hiatus, I thought that we might look ahead to the midseason return of Heroes. For this occasion I submit to you that TV.com has a synposis for Godsend (Episode 12) up:

Some of the cliffhangers from the last episode are resolved. Matt reveals himself to his wife. HRG conferences with Mohinder. Claire wants to meet with Peter. Hiro and Nathan meet again. Niki is trying to follow through with herself decision to trun herself in and the consequences. Simone and Nathan are worried about Peter. A new hero is introduced. He will offer a different view of the recent changes that have happened in the human evolutionary process. He’ll also meet Peter. Micah visits his mother.

I’m pretty sure that the ‘new hero’ will be the invisible man character to be played by Christopher Eccleston. Other than the intro of the new character, I’m finding myself underwhelmed by it all. I have confidence that Kring and Co. will definitely make it worth our time to tune in. they have not dissapointed thus far.

Days Remaining until next Episode: 11