Well, it's a good thing I don't put much stock in the Emmys, because tonight's awards ceremony didn't honor any TV comedy shows that I actually like. Still, Modern Family fans (there are plenty of them) should be pleased, as that show (pictured) took the top comedy award, as well as awards for writing and for supporting actor Eric Stonestreet. Fans of Fox's Glee (there are even more of those) should also be pleased, as that show took home awards for directing and for supporting actress (Jane Lynch, whom I think is deserving, even if the show is not). Other awards went to Edie Falco for her glum performance on Nurse Jackie and Jim Parsons for playing an annoying nerd on The Big Bang Theory. For an idea of what shows I actually do like, check out my preliminary list of the best TV comedies of 2010, which will be filled out as the year progresses.

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Noah Reid stars in Three Inches.

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The pilot Syfy announced in March about the slacker who discovers after being struck by lightning that he can move things up to ...

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The complete series of FlashForward is out on DVD this week.

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HOME VIDEO--Out on DVD and Blu-Ray this week:

FlashForward: The Complete Series (2009)
If it had survived the cut, this DVD realease would be just in time to get ready for season 2; instead it's a memorial. The good news, though, is that it's now clear that FlashForward was one of those ambitious and in some ways innovative series that will be remembered just because of the attempt. Check out the video page--there's a lot of clips and featurettes posted there! 5 discs, DVD only. Features: Architects of Destiny - An In-Depth Examination of The Series From the Filming of the Pilot to the Season's Final Episode; Meet Yûko - Join Yûko Takeuchi, One Of Japan's Biggest Stars, As She Travels to The Flashforward Set In Hollywood To Play Keiko, Her First Role On American Television; Flashforward On Set - Get The Inside Stories from the Set with the Cast & Crew; Kangaroo? - Why Is There A Kangaroo Bouncing Around The Flashforward Set? Uncover The Mystery; Interviews With The Mosaic Collective; Creating Castastrophe: The Effects Of A Global Blackout; Go Behind The Scenes and Discover What Went Into Creating The Series' Most Iconic Scene, The Freeway Disaster; Flashforward: A Look Ahead; Bloopers; Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary. More details below the jump.
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The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season (2009)
Season 1 of The Vampire Diaries held together surprisingly well, and stayed focused on the brothers' evolving relationship with each other and the vampires' relationship with the town. Features: Into Mystic Falls: Bringing Vampire lore and the High School Experience from Page to Screen; When Vampires Don't Suck!: The Popularity of Vampires and the Fans Who Love Them; The Vampire Diaries: A New Breed of Vampires - Casting the Series; Unaired Scenes; The Vampire Diaries: Vampires 101 - The Rules of the Vampire; Creators/Director Plot Commentary; The Vampire Diaries: A Darker Truth Webisodes; Second Bite: Gag Reel; Downloadable Audiobook of the Bestselling Novel The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith.
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• FlashForward: The Complete Series (2009). Synopsis: During a worldwide blackout, everyone experiences a glimpse of the future several months hence, giving investigators a limited time to sort through what will happen and why.. Director: Nick Gomez, Bobby Roth, John Polson and others. Stars: Courtney B. Vance (Stanford Wedeck), Joseph Fiennes (Mark Benford), John Cho (Demetri Noh), Zachary Knighton (Dr. Bryce Varley), Peyton List (Nicole Kirby), Brian F. O'Byrne (Aaron Stark), Sonya Walger (Dr. Olivia Benford), Christine Woods (Janis Hawk), Jack Davenport (Lloyd Simcoe), Dominic Monaghan (Simon Campos), Ryan Wynott (Dylan Simcoe), Barry Shabaka Henley (Agent Shelly Vreede), Lennon Wynn (Charlie Benford), Michael Ealy (Marshall Vogel), Genevieve Cortese (Tracy Stark). ABC.

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