Paranormal Pick of the Week: Game of Thrones Season 2 Begins on Showcase

This weeks Paranormal Pick of the Week is for those of us who are just warming up to the whole Winter is Coming thing. Yep, I'm talking Game of Thrones. Showcase is catching us up with the series in the cable premiere of Season 2.  And for the PVR-folks, remember this runs longer than an hour so check your listings and set your timers appropriately.

Game of Thrones (Season 2)
Begins Fri Aug 30, 2013 at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Showcase

Here's a look into Season 2 of Game of Thrones:

"With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, Season 2 of Game of Thrones is a thrilling journey through a riveting, unforgettable fictional landscape based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling novel A Clash of Kings. In Kings Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey (Jack Gleeson), counseled by his conniving mother Cersei (Lena Headey) and uncle Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), who has been appointed Hand of the King. But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. There's Robb Stark (Richard Madden), son of the slain Lord of Winterfell Ned Stark, who seeks autonomy in the north and has taken Cersei's brother Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) prisoner in battle; Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), looking to shore up her depleted power in the east through three newborn dragons; Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane), brother of the late king Robert, who rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack; Stannis' brother Renly (Gethin Anthony), who has maintained his own claim since fleeing Kings Landing; and Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen), who was raised by the Starks, but whose blood ties in his native Iron Islands runs deep. In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildings outside the Wall, adding new perils for Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and the order of the Night's Watch."



Find out more about Game of Thrones on Showcase here.

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Also Awesome

• The Listener Season 4 Finale - Wednesday August 28, 2013 at 10pm on CTV.
• Joe Rogan Questions Everything Season Finale - Wednesday August 28, 2013 at 10pm on Space.
• Harry Potter Marathons on Space all Labour Day Weekend, see most of the Harry Potter films this upcoming weekend (Sat Aug 31 - Mon Sept 2, 2013) with airings of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I.  That's 6 of the 8 films! Check your local listings for times.

Ep 135: Summer Paranormal TV Show Check In

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• We are back, for realz this time. Thank you so much for your patience in our absense and understanding of our absence, those who want to know more about our Mom see here.
• In our return episode we chat about Summer Paranormal TV, some in depth and spoilery (Almighty Johnsons!) and some very briefly (Being Human UK), but we do touch at least on each of our shows that aired this summer. It's a combination of spoiler-free chats and spoiler filled chats (Defiance, The Almighty Johnsons, Under the Doom, Paranormal Witness and Zero Hour), but we do note if we are going to go spoiler on you.
• We hope to be back next week with a discussion on where our fall/winter regulars like Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, Grimm and the like ended and what (if any) predictions we have for the upcoming seasons.

Show Notes

• Tatiana Maslany Wins Individual Achievement in Drama category at the Television Critics Association Award for Her Role(s) in Orphan Black (returns Spring 2014 for S2)
• Orphan Black to Air on CTV starting August 16, 2013
• Under the Dome renewed for Season 2, 13 episodes to air in Summer 2014
• Showcase Fall 2013 Start Dates
• Haven S4 starts on Showcase Dec 1, 2013. But it's US start date is Sept 13, 2013.
• Helix got picked up by Showcase
• The Fae Files - Kevin's Awesome Lost Girl Podcast
• Could We See The Exorcist as a TV Show?
• Shannon's Episode Lists: Continuum, Lost Girl and Beauty and the Beast
• Shannon's Summer Watching Guide at Planet Shannon
• We also discuss the Windsor Hum.

Time Coding:

• 0:00 - 2:50 Intro
• 2:50 - 17:00 News
• 17:00 - 20:25 Continuum
• 20:25 - 26:30 Defiance
• 26:30 - 30:40 Deep South Paranormal
• 30:40 - 33:45 Hemlock Grove
• 33:45 - 35:45 Orphan Black
• 35:45 - 49:00 The Almighty Johnsons S3
• 49:00 - 50:50 Paranormal Witness S3
• 50:50 - 59:30 Teen Wolf S3
• 59:30 - 1:01:30 Being Human UK S5
• 1:01:30 - 1:07:20 Under the Dome
• 1:07:20 - 1:17:30 Joe Rogan Questions Everything
• 1:17:30 - 1:24:00 Paranormal Witness/My Ghost Story/My American Ghost Story segue
• 1:24:00 - 1:31:20 Whodunnit
• 1:31:20 - 1:32:05 666 Park Avenue
• 1:32:05 - 1:32:50 Cult
• 1:32:50 - 1:40:40 Zero Hour
• 1:40:40 - 1:42:42 Outro

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Joe Rogan Questions Everything starts tonight on Space

A new show starts on Space tonight, and it's got a title that says it all:

Joe Rogan Questions Everything
Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 9pm on Space

Series Description tells us more: "After exploring these mysteries for years on his popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan now takes his inquisitive nature on the road, crisscrossing America and knocking on any door necessary to uncover the truth behind “hush-hush” and bizarre beliefs that have obsessed portions of the public for generations.

In the premiere episode, “Bigfoot Human Hybrid,” (July 24 at 10 p.m. ET) Rogan’s lifelong quest to find Bigfoot sends him crashing through forests in the Pacific Northwest. As he follows the trail of evidence, he finds strange new facts at every turn. Seeking answers, Rogan speaks with eyewitnesses who claim to live with the Sasquatch, and a former military man who can decipher strange audio recordings theorized to be Bigfoot. "

Here is a bit more about the show: " In each of the six, one-hour episodes, Rogan puts his life on the line as he goes beyond the limits to uncover the truth behind the biggest myths. Mysteries and theories explored this season include the legend of Bigfoot, the afterlife, psychic soldiers, and of course, aliens. Rogan also investigates killer man-made viruses, and examines the underbelly of robot revolution and cyborgs."

I'm very curious about Joe Rogan Questions Everything, especially as he is a podcaster as well (although iTunes lists the podcast as comedy). It's so awesome to have new non-fiction paranormal shows in the summer. Bring it on!

Find out more about Joe Rogan Questions Everything here.

Paranormal Pick of the Week: Being Human (UK) Series Finale

Although it's been off the schedule for a few weeks and is sneaking back in at a different time slot in a double-header for the final episodes of the season, there is no way that Being Human (UK) won't get the honour of being this weeks Paranormal Pick of the Week:

Being Human (UK) ~ Series Finale
Sunday July 28, 2013
Final 2 episodes: 9pm and 10:15pm ET on Space

We've be talking about this British series following supernatural roommates for years now, and although it's changed a lot and caused a fair amount of commotion in our reactions, there is no denying it's one of the best shows we've discussed.  It's sad to see Being Human (UK) come to an end, but at least they new it was coming which hopefully will lead us to one heck of a series finale.

Also Awesome

• Paranormal Witness timeslot change!  The show is moving from 10pm on Wednesdays to it's new timeslot of 9pm Wednesday on Space.  Technically now awesome, but I did want to let people know, especially if it requires some changing to watching to recording habits.
• Joe Rogan Questions Everything Series Premiere Wednesday July 24 at 10pm on Space (yes, it takes the normal timeslot of Paranormal Witness).  This non-fiction show
• Sharktopus on Space Tuesday July 23, 2013 at 9pm ET I have to admit that it brings a warm feeling to my heart that one of my favourite shark movies will be airing on my birthday!  If you haven't seen this one before, it's well worth a watch for it's B-Movie goodness.

Photo - Courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment

July 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates

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The Almighty Johnsons ~ Season 3 Premiere
Thursday July 4, 2013 at 10pm on Space

Genre: Mythology/Comedy

I am thrilled to share that we are not only getting The Almighty Johnsons this month, but it's actually airing concurrently here in Canada and its homeland of New Zealand. Woohoo! We absolutely adore this hilarious, smart and pretty racy series about the Johnsons who are the reincarnation of Norse Gods. The reinterpretation of the mythology is brilliant, the writing is fantastic and the cast is formidable. We were quickly won over by the series when it debuted on Space last summer, and have been thrilled that they have brought us both season 2 and season 3. I can't wait to see what craziness will ensue in Season 3.

The Almighty Johnsons is a New Zealand comedy following the group of brothers who are the reincarnation of Norse Gods. The cast of season 3 includes series regulars Emmett Skilton, Tim Balme, Dean O'Gorman, Jared Turner, Ben Barrington and Keisha Castle-Hughes. Season 3 will be 13 episodes and debuts concurrently in New Zealand and here in Canada on Space.

Find out more about The Almighty Johnsons at Space.ca and Facebook Fan Page.



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CAT.8 ~ TV Mini-Series Premiere
Begins Monday July 15, 2013 from 9 - 11pm on Space

Genre: Science Fiction

CAT. 8 stars Matthew Modine, Maxim Roy and Ted Whittall (Smallville) and is described as: "When a breakthrough in global defense backfires, the result is a fireball four times the size of Earth streaking toward our planet. With mere hours before the atmosphere ignites and the end of the world begins, only one man – a government outsider and renegade scientist – can reverse this cataclysmic disaster. Will he be able to save the Earth before it’s too late? CAT. 8 is directed by Kevin Fair (Smallville) and written by Donald Martin (The Christmas Choir)."


CAT. 8   | Movie Trailer | Review

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Joe Rogan Questions Everything ~ Series Premiere
Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 10pm on Space

Genre: Reality

Here is more about the show: "In each of the six, one-hour episodes, Rogan puts his life on the line as he goes beyond the limits to uncover the truth behind the biggest myths. Mysteries and theories explored this season include the legend of Bigfoot, the afterlife, psychic soldiers, and of course, aliens. Rogan also investigates killer man-made viruses, and examines the underbelly of robot revolution and cyborgs."

And a series description: "After exploring these mysteries for years on his popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan now takes his inquisitive nature on the road, crisscrossing America and knocking on any door necessary to uncover the truth behind “hush-hush” and bizarre beliefs that have obsessed portions of the public for generations.

In the premiere episode, “Bigfoot Human Hybrid,” (July 24 at 10 p.m. ET) Rogan’s lifelong quest to find Bigfoot sends him crashing through forests in the Pacific Northwest. As he follows the trail of evidence, he finds strange new facts at every turn. Seeking answers, Rogan speaks with eyewitnesses who claim to live with the Sasquatch, and a former military man who can decipher strange audio recordings theorized to be Bigfoot. "

Find out more about Joe Rogan Questions Everything here.



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