HRG Discusses the Heroes

During a recent conference call with H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) from Heroes, he discussed some possible bonus features that could see the light of day on the highly anticipated Heroes Season 1 DVD. Here is what the mysterious man in glasses had to say:Have you been doing anything for the eventual Heroes: Season 1 DVD?Jack Coleman: Yes, there's been all sorts of EPK stuff that we've been doing behind the scenes. It'll be fascinating to see how it's put together for the First Season, because there's been plenty of stuff, interviews and behind the scenes stuff. And also probably some scenes that didn't make it, and just sort of an exploration of the First Season. It'll be fascinating. There'll be quite a bit of that.

Unexpected

Wow...sorry this week's recap is so late. It's been a busy week, and all I can say is that TiVO may have more powerful time-bending abilities than Hiro. So on to the episode...

Somebody flies, somebody dies.
I think we knew who would fly. I mean, really: would it be tagline-worthy if Nathan took flight? Who else would fly? Granted, if Sylar killed Nathan, we could get both in one fell swoop.

Speaking of the Flying Petrelli Brothers, I have to say that I sorta like Darth Peter. I'm curious to see how they mesh the explosion with his newfound mastery of powers. Give in to your hatred, let it feed you. Feel the power of the Dark Side. Peter's still an emo kid (then again, so was Luke), but at least he's not just listening to Linkin Park now; he's kicking some butt. And getting his girlfriend killed. And maybe driving off one of the more interesting characters in the show. Will we have any more of Claude? Clearly, there's some history between HRG and Claude, with all the unexplored storyline that goes with that.

Off to Nevada now with Hiro and Ando. A quick trivia bit for those of you who might not know: Gunderson, the Gaming Commission heavy, is the same actor who played Dobler on Coach, and also provides the voice of Patrick on Spongebob Squarepants. Maybe next time they can get Scarlett Johanssen too.

So Hiro has decided to ditch the sidekick and go solo, after regaining his powers (not that he knows that yet). I'm in favor of this move, as there seems to be a very gradual shift in storyline going on. It seems as though our heroes are developing their powers and leaving their innocence behind. I like this move, as it allows the story to grow into more traditional superhero stories, while still remaining flexible enough to allow for new heroes, new powers, and new development arcs.

Did I mention something about "lost innocence?" How about poor Claire? She's seen her already-ditzy mom fall victim to the oldest trick in the book, the Hatian Mind Wipe. So we've learned that the Hatian's powers don't come without drawbacks. There's obviously no more hiding Claire's state of memory from her dad anymore, as she's come clean on what she knows. I do find it interesting how Claire has learned how alone she really is, since her biological mother is a conniving piece of trailer trash keeping Nathan away from his daughter to wring more money from him, and her adoptive father is obviously not what he appears to be.

So where now? Do we discover that HRG and Primatech Paper are on the side of the good guys, helping those who are powered to gain control over themselves, or are they more of the sort of group that X-Men fans have grown to know and hate (yet another government/secret group out to suppress the heroes). Certainly, Ted and Matt (wondering where Hana went? Read the online comic) would like to know.

I'm sure you have a lot of questions. We all do...

Hot List: Heroes - Ali Larter

Why do fans like Ali Larter? Fiercely beautiful, she hustled her way into the entertainment world through her exposure from Esquire magazine and then eventually proved herself worthy of sustaining her shimmer in the limelight. With her provocative image and artistic acting performances, she positively lands a spot in the television series Heroes.

Born on February 28, 1976 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Ali Larter started modeling at the age of thirteen with the famous Ford Models where she was given the chance to travel the world. Eventually, she took up some acting classes and shortly landed guest roles on television shows like Dawson's Creek, Chicago Hope and Just Shoot Me. She got her first movie break in Varsity Blues which was followed by House on Haunted Hill, Legally Blonde and Final Destination to name a few.

NBC's Heroes Still Rising - and No One Is Safe

NBC's Heroes continues its rise in popularity. The show has spawned several taglines that have caught the imagination of the viewers and have helped increase its ranking. Currently it is the top ranking freshman series on television.Tim Kring, creator and executive producer of the series says the original "buzz" phrase from the show, "Save the cheerleader, save the world," was not necessarily intended to be tagline. "Well, the 'Save the cheerleader' was just a line of dialogue from the script. And it caught the imagination of a few people over at NBC in the promo department, and they ran with that," he explains. "And so from then on, we started thinking, 'Well, what could we do for this next pod of episodes?' And sure enough, the script already had another line in it that we also liked. So it's not like we fished around for lines to impose onto the show.

Run!

First of all, what's up with the name of this episode? I think it's because several of our Heroes have been placed in peril.

First we have Claire, who is raising the suspicions of her father. When Dad get worried...people forget things. The innumerable mind wipes have clearly taken a huge toll on Mrs. Bennet, and Claire feels she can no longer trust her own father. Upon visiting her birth mother, she finds that Meredith McPyro is just as deceitful. Not even her rich and powerful birth father wants anything to do with her...or does he?

Hiro and Ando are in Vegas, chasing swords and showgirls. Ando, thinking with the head that doesn't help your SAT scores, steals a bag of money (???) from someone he's been duped into believing is an abusive boyfriend. Hiro lears the truth and gets coldcocked for his efforts. I really wish he'd get his powers back very soon.

Mohinder is tracking down people on the List...but he's not the only one. How long can Sylar fool Junior Suresh? More importantly, here's the first onscreen verification that Sylar can absorb others' powers! Personally, I'm still not buying it, as even causing something to melt can be micro-telekinesis; breeaking down the molecular bonds in the item. Now to find out what he really does with those brains...

And as for our lovely Jessica? She's on the job, doing Linderman's dirty work. This time, Linderman's slimy lawyer now has his hands on the two million dollars briefcase that has changed hands more times than the plot device in a Guy Ritchie movie. Our lawyer has protection, though, in the form of a suspended LA cop who has a big secret. Just a hint for Jessica: next time, put more height into your throw if you want to clear the ledge. I do find it interesting that Jessica understood what Matt was about("You heard Niki?"), just like she did with DL's phasing. Maybe that's why she didn't kill him: Linderman might find him valuable.

So keep your eyes glued to the screen for the next week or two, as "Someone Flies, Someone Dies!"

Distractions

Holy cow.

Sylar is on the loose again, making a pit stop to look after Mr. Muggles. I guess I have to address my previous blog post where I claimed Mr. Bennett has the power to cancel mental abilities. We saw Sylar throw him across the room; was Mr. B caught unawares, or does he simply not have powers? I did notice that he lost his glasses; could they be a focus for his ability (Hiro's sword, Isaac's smack, etc.)? We'll find out more, to be sure. Well, maybe not Mr. Bennett's name.

We saw (heh heh...) more of Peter and the Invisible Man. I'm really starting to like that guy. He's thrown Peter off a building and told him that his problem is being too emo. Ding ding ding!!! Oh, and forget "Save the Cheerleader" and "Are You on the List;" the new tagline for Heroes should be "Payple Sook." And what is the history between Mr. Bennett and Dr. Who?

Niki and Jessica? (No, I'm not saving our bifurcated hottie for last this time) Well, kids...tasers hurt. So here's a question for your faithful-viewing sidekicks: did you see the open and undamaged phone lying next to the unconscious psych? We all know Linderman's lawyer appeared shortly thereafter. Did Jessica call Linderman to get herself sprung, or was the doctor one of Linderman's plants?

Hiro has shown us now that he's fairly savvy, as well as being able to bend space and time. The family business/daughter winning esteem in father's eyes story has been done to death, but at least they did so with a modicum of wit. Apparently, we'll hear a bit more about the family history in an upcoming episode (not the next one, though).

So now, the biggest of the big. We have now met Claire's biological parents. I have only one question at this point: is there anyone Nathan hasn't nailed yet? He scored Jessica, knocked up Joanie Human Torch, and probably is responsible for Janice's baby too. I can't wait to see where they take this storyline.

Who Will Die on NBC's Heroes?

Featuring four collectible "Heroes" covers, the January 29 issue of TV Guide magazine revealed that one series regular is headed for hero heaven. "Some people will be upset (when they learn who dies), sure," says "Heroes" creator and executive producer Tim Kring. "During February sweeps we are going to kill off one of our regulars, someone who has been with the show from the very beginning." Asked if that "regular" is one of the actual heroes, Kring responds, "You know what? I personally never use the term 'hero' because I happen to know that, ultimately, some of the seemingly heroic characters will not be heroic." Still he hints that we may not be seeing the last of whomever it is that is being knocked off.

George Takei on Starring in Heroes

"Heroes" has been getting a lot of talk lately because of its great cast and Golden Globe nomination this year. The news keeps getting better. The distinguished and talented actor, George Takei, who played Sulu on the classic "Star Trek," has come aboard this season as Hiro's father, Kaito. His character portrays a very powerful industrialist with multi-faceted sides to his personality. Now, viewers have another good reason to turn on their TV sets to see the ever popular show on Monday nights. Takei became familiar with "Heroes" after receiving e-mails from fans telling him about the series and the Japanese character, Hiro, who is played by Masi Oka. Soon afterward, Takei was contacted by his agent with the news that there had been considerable interest in him auditioning for the part of Hiro's father.