09.27.07
Sneak Peek: Isiah Washington
Here’s a look at Isiah Washington’s character “Antonio Pope.”
These two images are from episode three, “Paradise Lost,” which airs October 10th.
09.26.07
Episode One: What Did You Think?
What did you think of episode one?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
09.25.07
Will Yun Lee Fight Sequence
Here are a couple of shots of a fight scene between Michelle Ryan (Jaime Sommers) and Will Yun Lee (Jae Kim). This is from episode two, “Birds,” which airs on October 3rd.
09.23.07
“Bionic Woman” Shows Promise In Muscular Debut
The Hollywood Reporter’s review of “Bionic Woman” is pretty positive.
It’s clear from literally the first frame that this isn’t going to be your mommy and daddy’s “Bionic Woman.” Under Michael Dinner’s steady directorial hand, it’s dark, tense and conspiratorial, a far cry from the camp sci-fi tricks of its predecessor.
Much of the credit for the new edition’s well-crafted effectiveness goes to executive producer David Eick, who pulled off a similar renovation with his acclaimed reimagining of “Battlestar Galactica” on Sci Fi Channel. As our new heroine, Ryan has the stuff to make it work even better than the first time around as long as it can overcome the challenges of one of TV’s more competitive time periods. The production team also will need to guard against the temptation to graft on the dopey dialogue, which doesn’t work nearly as well now as it did back in ‘76.
09.21.07
Variety Reviews ‘Bionic Woman’
Trade heavyweight Variety reviews “Bionic Woman,” and says the show has a lot of promise, but will be challenged by a tough timeslot.
Ryan is an appealing presence, understandably wrestling with her unwanted predicament while unable to fully resist the gee-whiz aspect of her superhero abilities. Inevitably, there’s plenty of time devoted to developing her character in this origin story, with a few glimpses of what it looks like when Jaime unleashes her bionic stuff — racing through the woods at super-speed or leaping from rooftop to rooftop like something out of a Hong Kong martial-arts movie.
To survive, though — and enjoy success among both men and women — the series is going to have to find a consistent mix of angst and ass-kicking, exploring the personal side of bionic-ness without scrimping on action for those who just want to see her smash something.
09.10.07
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Bionic Woman: Glen Morgan Exits NBC Drama
With just a few weeks to go before launching its freshman season, the sci-fi drama Bionic Woman, has lost one of its showrunners.
“Glen Morgan has helped create a great template for Bionic Woman but has decided to pursue other endeavors now,” said studio NBC Universal in a prepared statement. “We wish him the best.”
Following Morgan’s departure, fellow executive producer/showrunner David Eick (Battlestar Galactica) will assume all oversight for the day-to-day running of the series, working in coordination with Jason Smilovic (Kidnapped).
Michelle Ryan And David Eick of The Bionic Woman Interview
UGO.com has a brief interview with “Bionic Woman” stars Michelle Ryan And David Eick.
09.06.07
What Shows Are Getting The Web Buzz
Michael Coristine, BrandIntel’s media analyst, talks to Media Life about which new fall shows are grabbing early buzz from viewers.
By contrast, NBC’s “Bionic Woman” is also receiving lots of buzz but not all of it is positive. What is driving the buzz, and what does it mean for the show?
Guest star Isaiah Washington, who was fired from “Grey’s Anatomy” for using a gay slur, was driving a lot of the word-of-mouth, but this doesn’t necessarily help or hurt the show. Awareness does not equal intent to view.
“Bionic Woman” has a lot of curious viewers, but the overall feeling is that it could go either way at this point.
09.05.07
Want To See NBC’s New Series? Head To Blockbuster
If you want to get a sneak peek of “Bionic Woman,” you can rent the free NBC Fall Preview DVD at Blockbuster, which includes a two-minute clip of the show.
09.04.07
Building The Perfect TV Show
Chicago Tribune TV critic Maureen Ryan takes a look at a bunch of the new fall shows, and she is not especially impressed by Michelle Ryan.
“You’re going to have to do a little better than that,” Sarah Corvus says to a nearly vanquished Jaime Sommers in the pilot for “Bionic Woman,” and Corvus isn’t kidding. This NBC remake may be one of fall’s most eagerly awaited programs, but so far the main reason to tune in is not Sommers, who is played by the low-key Brit Michelle Ryan. No, the draw here is the baddie Corvus, another bionically enhanced woman, who’s played by “Battlestar Galactica” veteran Katee Sackhoff. Sackhoff all but walks off with the pilot and gives a few lessons in “How to Play a Villain” — with style, wit and relish. And, of course, a few well-timed kicks to her opponent’s head.