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Recently, CBS delivered the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Criminal Minds" episode 8 of season 11. The episode is entitled, "Awake," and it turns out that we're going to see some very intense and high drama stuff go down as an UnSub that deprives his victims of sleep, gets targeted by the Bau, and more! In the new, 8th episode press release: The Bau Heads To Phoenix, Where An Unsub Is Forcing His Kidnapped Victims To Endure Sleep Deprivation, On "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, Nov. 18. Press release number 2: The Bau will hunt an UnSub in Phoenix who is kidnapping victims and depriving them of sleep. Also, Hotch and Garcia is going to deal with the threat from the underground hitman group, the "Dirty Dozen." Guest stars feature: Todd Lowe (William Taylor), William Langan (Lance Coleman), Gloria Votsis (Agent Debbie Webster), Sandy Bainum (Karen Coleman), Leah Garland (Dr. Pat Lewis), Tommy Dickie...

White Collar has saved the best and baddest criminals for its last, grand con.

The USA Network drama’s final season (premiering Thursday at 9/8c) finds Neal and Peter — not to mention, all their loved ones — in harm’s way as they aim to take down the world’s most infamous and threatening group of thieves, the Pink Panthers.

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But before the unforgiving Panthers took center stage as the Big Bad for the show’s swan song, Neal was in danger of being attacked by… his ex-girlfriends? ‘Tis true! Here, series creator...

Bridget Regan finds herself in familiar territory.

Almost exactly a year to the day that she was cast on Beauty and the Beast as a spoiler to the then-blossoming Vincent/Cat romance, she makes her White Collar debut as a romantic interest for TV’s most eligible bachelor, Neal Caffrey — thus following in the estimable footsteps of Hilarie Burton and Gloria Votsis.

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Bridget Regan finds herself in familiar territory.

Almost exactly a year to the day that she was cast on Beauty and the Beast as a spoiler to the then-blossoming Vincent/Cat romance, she makes her White Collar debut as a romantic interest for TV’s most eligible bachelor, Neal Caffrey — thus following in the estimable footsteps of Hilarie Burton and Gloria Votsis.

“I knowwww…. I know,” the Legend of the Seeker alum sighs of her “unlucky” lot in TV life. “What am I in for?! That’s the big question.” In truth, though, she quickly notes that what she is in for is “a joy,...

Reese (James Caviezel) may be the master of spying, creeping and following from a not-so-discrete distance, but in order to save his Numbers, he usually has to get close to them at some point. That presents a problem when his latest Number is a ballsy, brash newspaper reporter who would love nothing more than to put the heroic Man in the Suit on the front page. Cue Finch (Michael Emerson) having paranoid fits. Maxine (Gloria Votsis) isn’t afraid to go after the story, even if that means going head to head with mafia don’s kids and the entire wrath of the elusive Hr. And she makes quite a stir covering the mass arrest of over 70 crooked cops involved with Hr. Naturally, the head of the snake remains intact, as Simmons (Robert John Burke) reminds poor Fusco (Kevin Chapman). With Fusco still under the thumb of Hr, and one...

On TV this Thursday: Anika Noni Rose plays doctor on Elementary, The Big Bang Theory takes a page from Alec Baldwin’s playbook, Project Runway All-Stars rings a bell(bottom) and country music shines at the 46th Annual Cma Awards.As a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar tonight. Reminder: NBC is airing a Voice encore in place of its Thursday-night comedies.

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Prepare for a significant return tonight, White Collar fans.

Gloria Votsis, who was last seen at the end of Season 2 as one of several folks tracking the treasure-filled submarine, pops up again as Alex. What is she doing in town? Where has she been? Watch this opening sneak peek for a couple answers:

 White Collar Clip: Alex?!?

As for how our favorites will react to the presence of Alex in the city, Mozzie might be on the verge of a slight freak out:

 White Collar Clip: A Mozzie Freak Out

Elsewhere, Peter and Neal will discuss the best way to get to Alex, with the latter figuring he can "finagle" things his way and the former warning him: Careful with how you finagle!

 White Collar Clip: How to Finagle Alex...

Finally, check out this clip of Neal interacting with Alex and Mozzie going through her underwear. No, really. Watch now:...

On TV this Tuesday: It’s tough to keep a poker face when you learn you’re Lady Gaga’s Opening Act, Simon’s Covert Affairs are the subject of much discussion, a Happy Endings encore raises more than a glass, the Democratic party gets started and it’s just about time for the check on Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar tonight.

8 pm Opening Act (E!) | Season finale: Von Smith is on the edge of glory when he finds out he’s been chosen to open for Lady Gaga.

8 pm Hell’s...

Just yesterday we told you that Gloria Votsis’ new gig on Person of Interest wouldn’t get in the way of her White Collar duties as the sexy and talented Alexandara Hunter and we now bring you the visual proof of the elusive super thief. As an understood bonus for you rabid Neal Caffrey fans, Matt Bomer is, of course, also heavily featured in these 4 promo images of next week’s (Tuesday, September 4th on USA) episode of White Collar, titled “Ancient History”. The basic gist of the episode, rather clearly shown in these few images, is that the the team will be investigating a series of museum heists targeting rare artifacts. That’s all well and good but I’m guessing the real action will be what’s going on between Bomer and Gloria.

For you Alexandra Hunter fans, you will be able to catch Gloria Votsis on the...

CBS has lined up another Person of Interest for their hit show starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson. Cutie Gloria Votsis has nabbed the role of a reporter named Maxine Angelis, that TVline describes as a “hotshot”, in the upcoming second season of the CBS crime/drama. We know the basics of this role, we’ve seen plenty of this character in both film and tv. Most fans are probably familiar with Voltsis from her spot appearances as the super sexy Alex Hunter in USA’s White Collar, where she plays a very capable thief, fence, and past lover of Matt Bomer’s Neal Caffrey. You maye have also caught he on the short lived The Gates as Vanessa. If you are a White Collar fan, have no worries, Alex isn’t leaving, and in fact she’s on next week’s episode and here is your proof via these...

"30 Rock" is officially getting a dose of "Breaking Bad."

According to TV Guide, "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston and movie actress Catherine O'Hara are headed to the NBC sitcom.

"We're going to meet Kenneth's (Jack McBrayer) [family]," creator and star Tina Fey said. "Kenneth's mom will be played by Catherine O'Hara and his mom's 'friend' Ron will be Bryan Cranston."

An entire episode with Kenneth?! What will Walt cook up next?

In other casting news...

Gloria Votsis is "Person of Interest"-bound. The "White Collar" actress will guest-star as reporter Maxine Angelis on the CBS drama. [TVLine]

Guillermo Diaz is returning to "Weeds." The fan favorite will return as his character of the same name will be back for three episodes of the Showtime series' final season. [TV Guide]

David Harbour is getting his "Elementary" on. The "Newsroom" actor is headed to the CBS drama as an unlikely ally for Sherlock (Johnny Lee Miller...

Gloria Votsis, who on White Collar recurs as master thief Alex Hunter, has pinched herself a plum new gig, on Person of Interest.

TVLine has learned that Votsis will guest-star on the CBS drama as Maxine Angelis, a hotshot reporter appearing in Episode 5 of Season 2 aka the same episode that welcomes back Paige Turco as Zoe. (Votsis shared via Twitter an on-the-set photo of herself with Jim Caviezel.)

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In addition to her intermittent White Collar visits — the next of which in fact airs this Tuesday (see photos...

Neal’s fence pal Alex (guest star Gloria Votsis) returns to USA Network’s White Collar on Sept. 4, and we’ve got a sneak peek of the reunion, which finds the law breakers pinching some priceless artifacts.

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While Peter may not be happy with their scheme — or perhaps they’re helping him with a case? — Neal is pleasantly nostalgic when he sees his old friend.

“There’s a great line where Alex says, ‘Could we have ever just been two people who like each other?...

It’s good to be Neal Caffrey.

When USA Network’s White Collar returns this Tuesday at 9/8c for Season 4, the con man is living the life in a beachfront mansion on an exotic island while romancing a local beauty (played by Alias‘ Mía Maestro). But as star Matt Bomer tells TVLine, not everything is as idyllic as it seems. And once the dapper fella makes it back to New York City, he’ll be plagued by questions about his own past.

Video | White Collar‘s Neal Soaks Up the Sun

Tvline | How is island life treating Neal?

[Laughs] You know,...

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com

Question: Wait… you get to see True Blood episodes before they premiere!? —Kevin

Ausiello: Um, yeah. That’s kind of how this whole thing works. I’ve actually already screened the first four episodes of True Blood‘s new season and, based on what I’m seeing so far, I feel very comfortable declaring Season 5 the year of the Pam. Between the origin stuff with Eric and her present-day storyline with [Spoiler], Kristin Bauer van Straten...

Desperate Housewives alum Richard Burgi has landed a villainous guest spot on the upcoming sixth season of Burn Notice, TVLine has learned exclusively.

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And in other USA Network news, Gloria Votsis will return to White Collar as fence Alex Hunter in Episode 8 of Season 4, premiering July 10 at 10/9c.

Burgi — who also played Brooke’s dad on One Tree Hill — will appear as Morris, a duplicitous, backstabbing loan shark with a vile temper who’s looking to move up the criminal ladder in Episode 7. Additionally, Brando Eaton (Dexter...

Earlier today we shared with you who will be hunting and helping Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) in the beginning of the fourth season of White Collar, and we’ve got more news to share with you. TV Line is reporting that Mia Maestro who was most notably seen playing Carmen Denali in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (and eventually in Part 2). Maestro is reportedly going to play a island local who runs a café that Neal will be putting on the sexy vibes for to maybe… sample the… local flavors?

Editor’S Pick: See How the Third Season of White Collar Ended in Our “Judgement Day” Review

After being devoted to his late girlfriend Kate for so many years, we’ve seen Neal lock lips with fellow con artist Alex Hunter (Gloria Votsis), twist the bed sheets with Sara Ellis (Hilarie Burton) and turn on the flirts with Raquel...

White Collar returns this summer, but the new tagline is, “Will Neal Return?”

I say no. Not right away. At least not back to the White Collar Division in New York. For the first time in the history of White Collar I believe that we will see a cliffhanger drawn out for a few episodes. Let’s see what’s happened and take a guess at what direction Jeff Eastin and the White Collar writers want to and maybe should take. I have nothing to base this on except for the episodes that we’ve seen, with a focus on the events of the Season 3 finale.

The Cliffhanger

By default, Neal had no choice but to run off with lil’ Leilana and Mozzie. The question is to where are they running? Europe? Paris specifically? This is still a satisfying end as a cliffhanger to season four. We can cheer that...

Will Neal (Matt Bomer) get commutation and his ultimate freedom? We’d be very surprised given how the show is constructed week to week. This show works on there being a man of the law, and a man on the opposite side, or does it? How will Peter (Tim DeKay) speak on Neal’s behalf? Who else will stick up for him?

There’s a lot to be determined in this climactic final episode of Season 3. Let’s not forget how this wonderful season progressed, expanding out the story of who surrounds Neal, and how he affects their lives. I would be surprised to see Neal get duped by any one of them–Peter included– but this show leaves just enough room to doubt yourself. So here are six things I expect to see on the Season 3 finale, “Judgment Day.”:

1. One last great con and stunt.

This is what this show is.

Homing pigeons, priceless art, undercover disguises, and one big heist, all of these things in one television show could mean only one thing. White Collar is back and last night’s mid-season premiere, “Checkmate” had all the ingredients of a classic episode with the addition of one standout thing: real, honest and raw emotion.

Before the hiatus, we were left with the cliffhanger that Matthew Keller (Ross McCall) kidnapped Peter’s wife, Elizabeth (Tiffani Thiessen). In exchange for her safety, Keller wanted Peter to get the priceless Nazi art haul that he Neal (Matt Bomer) and Mozzie (Willie Garson) had been stowing away for most of this third season. Only Mozzie left town with the art and after a falling out with Neal, was nowhere to be found.

Rage Against The Thieves

Bring in a seething Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) and the most truthful portrayal and treatment of his character in this specific situation.

At a media press conference publicizing a raid on a drug lab owned by Mala Noche, State's Attorney Chandler (David Starzyk) is gunned down by the gang in a drive-by shooting. Jennifer Swanson (Gloria Votsis) who thinks she's Jessica Angell (Emmanuelle Vaugier) of CSI:ny, really can't they find any other name, attempts to save Chandler. Horatio (David Caruso) knows his family. The shooter is shot and is barely alive, leaving Horatio with a warning that this is just the beginning. Horatio: "I agree." One of the detectives steps into the Cs and Ryan (Jonathan Togo) notices a shard of tinted glass, belonging to the driver, Walter (Omar Miller) thinks. Back at the lab, this glass is examined by Calleigh (Emily Procter) who finds the glass is photochromatic, as the glass which was tinted is now clear. The glasses are regular ones and not sunglasses. That didn't look like Calleigh at all from the back,...

Molly Sims is Hamptons-bound.

TVLine has learned exclusively that Royal Pains has tapped the Las Vegas beauty to guest star in the Season 3 finale this winter. The Project Accessory host will play Grace Hay Adams, a supermodel-turned-magazine editor who successfully turned her life around after a tragic accident.

Also appearing in the episode is Tsai Chin, who Grey’s Anatomy fans may remember as the mother of Cristina (Sandra Oh). Chin will play Mrs. Sesumi, the grandmother to three rambunctious teens.

Royal Pains‘ third season resumes in January.

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Gloria Votsis has signed up for a guest role in Suburgatory. The ABC comedy, which premiered last week, stars Jane Levy as a teenage girl called Tessa who is devastated when her father moves her to the suburbs. Votsis has now signed up to play a potential love interest for Tessa's dad George (Jeremy Sisto), Entertainment Weekly reports. Votsis starred as (more)...

Now that Altman family has moved into suburbia on Suburgatory, single dad George (Jeremy Sisto) is ready to hit the local dating scene.

And the first apple of his eye will be played by…Gloria Votsis! The actress will debut in the comedy’s Thanksgiving episode.

Most recently, Votsis played Alex Hunter on USA’s White Collar. Her other TV appearances have included spots on Blue Bloods, CSI: Miami and The Gates.

Suburgatory, which also features Cheryl Hines, bowed to a 3.3 rating in adults 18-49 last week. (Each 18-49 ratings point equals 1.3 million viewers). The comedy airs on Wednesdays.

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Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com

Question: Got any Grey’s Anatomy scoop? — Val

Ausiello: As a matter of fact, now that production on Season 8 is just about to get underway (on Friday, to be specific), every day seems to bring a new tidbit. Today’s: The show is casting a new intern, and not one of those know-it-all can-do types, either. The rookie — male, by the way, and presumably hot — seems right from the start to be in over his pretty head.

The summer just got a little hotter.

As we reported last week, Dollhouse hottie Eliza Dushku is set to bring the ruckus to Neal Caffrey’s (Matt Bomer) world in White Collar.

And now some set photos of the actress have emerged (via NYPost), most likely from the third season’s ninth episode, in which she is slated to appear.

Dushku, as we noted, will play someone that works for Caffrey’s nemesis Mathew Keller And she will be having a short fling with Neal. Of course, Jeff Eastin wasn’t shy about revealing a forthcoming break between Neal and Sara (Hilarie Burton).

One thing is for sure, it must be a bummer to be Bomer. Having to switch back and forth between Maxim 100 ladies (Alex and Kate, Alexander Daddario and Gloria Votsis, respectively, weren’t too shabby either) must be a terrible thing to behold. (Disclaimer: sarcasm may be...

As promised, the White Collar season two finale, “Under the Radar” resolved what had been two years in the making. The music box fractal led to a German U-Boat that contained a wealth of precious art and jewels. Vincent Adler (Andrew McCarthy) used Neal (Matt Bomer) and Peter (Tim DeKay) to break into it and Alex (Gloria Votsis) was a key piece in accessing the treasure safely. In the end, karma caught up to Adler and Neal got closure on Kate and the last laugh because the U-Boat treasure is all his. It was everything you could hope for in a season finale and more. By more I mean a cliffhanger that makes you wonder how every single character will act towards one another when the show returns for its third season.

Which brings us to the big question and mystery: Who made the switch for Neal and stole the treasure from Adler?...

Like the best season finales, White Collar this Tuesday at 10/9c not only serves up satisfying resolution, it plants a provocative seed for its next run of episodes.

“We kick it to a whole new level,” executive producer Mark Goffman told TVLine at a PaleyFest event tributing the USA Network series. “We wanted to pay off everything that’s been set up so far — and it’s been a great ride for all these characters as they look into the music box — but the last scene is something that every time I see it, it shocks me. I am riveted...

We’re back with Part Two of our Exclusive Interview with White Collar staff writer, Joe Henderson. Part One can be read here. We delve into some upcoming key points of the final episodes of Season 2, dig into the Peter (Tim DeKay) and Neal (Matt Bomer) dynamic and becoming a writer for television.

We revisit the eagerly anticipated flashback episode, “Forging Bonds” that aired last Tuesday, which revealed the beginning of Neal’s relationships with Kate (Alexandra Daddario), Alex (Gloria Votsis), Peter, Mozzie (Willie Garson) and Vincent Adler (Andrew McCarthy); also how a small-time conman becomes one of the FBI’s most wanted. Probing into Neal’s mind for a moment, I asked Henderson if these elaborate cons were in spite of what Adler had done to him and Kate, to get noticed by Adler, or if these are baby steps towards a much larger revenge plot.

“Jeff Eastin is the ultimate authority,...

White Collar’s much-anticipated ‘Forging Bonds’ flashback episode promised a fun look into the backgrounds of the series’ most-popular characters, and it did just that and much more. Not only did viewers get a unique opportunity to learn the “origins” of the main characters and their relationships, but about some of the secondary characters as well, along with some fun quirk origins, while also managing to set up some big new plot points that will no doubt pay off in episodes to come.

Of most note was the meeting of Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) and best friend/conspiracy theorist Mozzie (Willie Garson), when Neal was just getting his start as a street-level con, and pulled a fast one on Moz while he was working a pick-the-card scam. And while everyone was expecting this episode to feature FBI Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay), producer Jeff Eastin and company did a great...

White Collar is back into full swing – and yes, Mozzie (Willie Garson) is alive and well – with ex-con turned consultant Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) and FBI Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) tracking down leads on Mozzie’s shooter and who hired him. Last week’s ‘Burke’s Seven’ was a great con, bringing the entire group together, and ended with the cliffhanger of the man behind it all having some sort of direct connection to Neal. More noteworthy was the episode ending in a chase with Burke on horseback. Seriously.

Watch the clip from Forging Bonds featuring Caffrey and Burke

But before we get all of the answers, White Collar is ready to throw us a curveball in this week’s ‘Forging Bonds’ episode. Though USA Network’s site has yet to provide much information on the episode, it is slated to be the much-anticipated flashback episode. The episode promises so many things,...

White Collar is returning on January 18th to continue its second season, and you probably know that things have heated up. Stars Tim DeKay and Matt Bomer were available recently to talk about the show, and it was a great interview. It was interesting to get another chance to get some thoughts from them now that the show has a solid run under its belt, but they don't sound much different from when I talked to them before the show premiered.

These guys are wonderfully down-to-earth, and having them together is a great bonus. They don't give too much away about what we'll be seeing, but they give us a bit of a lead into the series' return. We do know that there's going to be a background episode coming up very soon, and that ought to give fans something to chew on for a while.

Don't miss the show's return,...

[Spoiler Alert] Mozzie may be dead! Until the closing second of Episode 9 of Season 2 of USA’s White Collar, “Point Blank,” it looked like the summer finale was going to go off the air quietly. The music box was opened, but simply revealed another puzzle (okay, *cough* *cough* Lost); Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) hunted down Garrett Fowler (Noah Emmerich), but Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) stopped him from painting the wall with his brain; it turned out Fowler probably didn’t kill Kate, which opened up another mystery about the people Fowler was working for; and we got some tension with the idea of Alex (Gloria Votsis) going bad and coming to get Neal, but that turned out to little more than a tease. “Point Blank” was an incredibly well put together episode, stringing together a number of plot elements spanning White Collar’s season and a half to date, but for...

We’re less than one week away from the summer finale of USA Network’s White Collar, and it looks like some of the burning questions we’ve had about the overarching search led (separately until this week) by FBI Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) and ex-con man turned consultant Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) will be answered. At least one answer seems certain after the tease at the end of Episode 8, “Company Man” – we should finally see the secrets of the music box unveiled. After being sealed away by Burke and Diana (Marsha Thomason) following Kate’s death, Neal received the key to opening it from an old friend, Alex (Gloria Votsis). But with Mozzie (Willie Garson) helping Neal in his own search, the two duos only came clean with one another last episode, and opened the box together to reveal… Who knows? That’s where producer Jeff Eastin and...

Vampires are the “it” supernatural of choice of the moment. They are everywhere you look, but which vampires taste the best? Er… I mean, which vampires are worth your time? On television, there are several shows that feature vampire characters: True Blood on HBO, The Vampire Diaries on The CW, The Gates on ABC, and Being Human on the BBC (and BBC America). So, if you like vampires, which of these vampire shows best suits your palette?

I must disclose that I am an old school vamp fan of the non-sparkly variety, but I still find great enjoyment in the vampires on TV today, even at the height of this Twilight-induced frenzy. Let me be your sommelier to this sampling of vampires on television to guide you to which show best suits your tastes by relating each of the aforementioned shows to actual beverages.

True Blood

Arguably, the most visible...

Gloria Votsis is gorgeous — as most Hollywood stars are — but there are some things about her that you’d never guess

Hollywood starlet Gloria Votis has recurring roles in Two big shows this summer — The Gates on ABC and White Collar on USA, which began its second season July 13. With all of the hype surrounding the Twilight Saga, Gloria’s role on The Gates has made her an instant success. Check out some things you might not know however about this amazingly versatile actress!

Check out six things you never knew about Gloria Votsis here! The doctor who delivered me into this world, got lazy and gave me an outtie. I have photos of the man in my life all around my house… a handsome puggle, named Bernie. As a kid, I had bad teeth. My orthodontist insisted I wear headgear. I didn’t do it. Somehow, 20 years later… shot a Crest Commercial.

Since the trend is on its last gasp, reflecting upon the concept of “torture porn” is now outdated and futile. Beyond that, I was never a big fan of the label, finding it a bit too obvious and silly. But if there’s any film that “torture porn” applies to, both in terms of the plot/content guidelines the genre has laid out and the banality of the phrase itself, it’s Train, out next week on DVD from Lionsgate.

In fairness, as a film, Gideon Raff’s nightmarish locomotive journey is just sort of mediocre; the problem lies more in what it represents. Originally proposed as a remake of the 1980 slasher Terror Train, the film was reconceived and retitled to become basically a remake of Hostel and the like. Alex (Thora Birch) and her wrestling team are on a tour of Eastern Europe—it’s not really made clear where,...

Since the trend is on its last gasp, reflecting upon the concept of “torture porn” is now outdated and futile. Beyond that, I was never a big fan of the label, finding it a bit too obvious and silly. But if there’s any film that “torture porn” applies to, both in terms of the plot/content guidelines the genre has laid out and the banality of the phrase itself, it’s Train, out next week on DVD from Lionsgate.

In fairness, as a film, Gideon Raff’s nightmarish locomotive journey is just sort of mediocre; the problem lies more in what it represents. Originally proposed as a remake of the 1980 slasher Terror Train, the film was reconceived and retitled to become basically a remake of Hostel and the like. Alex (Thora Birch) and her wrestling team are on a tour of Eastern Europe—it’s not really made clear where,...

Since the trend is on its last gasp, reflecting upon the concept of “torture porn” is now outdated and futile. Beyond that, I was never a big fan of the label, finding it a bit too obvious and silly. But if there’s any film that “torture porn” applies to, both in terms of the plot/content guidelines the genre has laid out and the banality of the phrase itself, it’s Train, out next week on DVD from Lionsgate.

In fairness, as a film, Gideon Raff’s nightmarish locomotive journey is just sort of mediocre; the problem lies more in what it represents. Originally proposed as a remake of the 1980 slasher Terror Train, the film was reconceived and retitled to become basically a remake of Hostel and the like. Alex (Thora Birch) and her wrestling team are on a tour of Eastern Europe—it’s not really made clear where,...

Since the trend is on its last gasp, reflecting upon the concept of “torture porn” is now outdated and futile. Beyond that, I was never a big fan of the label, finding it a bit too obvious and silly. But if there’s any film that “torture porn” applies to, both in terms of the plot/content guidelines the genre has laid out and the banality of the phrase itself, it’s Train, out next week on DVD from Lionsgate.

In fairness, as a film, Gideon Raff’s nightmarish locomotive journey is just sort of mediocre; the problem lies more in what it represents. Originally proposed as a remake of the 1980 slasher Terror Train, the film was reconceived and retitled to become basically a remake of Hostel and the like. Alex (Thora Birch) and her wrestling team are on a tour of Eastern Europe—it’s not really made clear where,...

Since the trend is on its last gasp, reflecting upon the concept of “torture porn” is now outdated and futile. Beyond that, I was never a big fan of the label, finding it a bit too obvious and silly. But if there’s any film that “torture porn” applies to, both in terms of the plot/content guidelines the genre has laid out and the banality of the phrase itself, it’s Train, out next week on DVD from Lionsgate.

In fairness, as a film, Gideon Raff’s nightmarish locomotive journey is just sort of mediocre; the problem lies more in what it represents. Originally proposed as a remake of the 1980 slasher Terror Train, the film was reconceived and retitled to become basically a remake of Hostel and the like. Alex (Thora Birch) and her wrestling team are on a tour of Eastern Europe—it’s not really made clear where,...

Gideon Raff's Train is finally arriving on DVD November 17 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Originally a remake of the classic 80's slasher Terror Train, this film starring Thora Birch, Derek Magyar, Gloria Votsis, Kavan Reece and Gideon Emery heads deep into Hostel territory. For those of you who love the blood and guts, mark your calendars for November 17. Beyond the break you'll find our exclusive look at the official red band trailer. "Touring Eastern Europe with her college wrestling team, Alex (Thora Birch - American Beauty) attends a debauched late-night party that causes her and several teammates to miss their train to Odessa. Her coach is furious, but a mysterious woman offers the group a ride on an alternative train. The coach agrees, and the athletes, exhausted and hung over, gratefully climb aboard....More"...

Chicago – The Round-Up is back to provide our loyal readers with synopsis and feature details on a few titles that may have slipped on to DVD or Blu-Ray under your radar but might make the right purchase choice this holiday weekend.

It’s not that these title are any “lesser” than some of the biggies out there (one nearly made $100 million domestically and another is a Mel Brooks classic), but we can’t get around to a full-length review of everything that comes into the HollywoodChicago.com office and we want to keep you as informed as possible.

“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail” and “Spaceballs” were released on June 16th, 2009.

“The Education of Charlie Banks,” “Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season Two,” and “White Sox Memories” were released on June 30th, 2009.

“The Education of Charlie Banks”

Photo credit: Anchor Bay Synopsis: “Charlie Banks’ (Jesse Eisenberg) sheltered...

Despite their very nature as shape-shifters, actors are constantly typecast. They spend their careers convincing an unimaginative industry that they can play the kinds of roles they've never attempted before. As Fred Durst discovered, it's no different for rock stars who decide to become serious filmmakers. "I get judged all the time [being] Fred from Limp Bizkit. My biggest obstacle in life is that I'm me," admits the frontman for the controversial nu metal band that has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, boasting songs like "Break Stuff," "Get Naked," and "Nookie."He continues, "I've always wanted to make a film since I was very young. And I never had a dream of being a rock star, so to have that come along the way and that lead me into being able to make a film was great. I don't want to waste anyone's time. I don't want to do it...

ComingSoon.net has received an exclusive clip from The Education of Charlie Banks , opening in limited theaters on March 27th. Directed by Fred Durst, the drama stars Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Ritter, Chris Marquette, Eva Amurri, Sebastian Stan and Gloria Votsis. In the film, Charlie Bank's (Eisenberg) sheltered world at his Ivy League campus is shaken when Mick (Ritter), an old acquaintance with a violent past, unexpectedly shows up at his dorm room. Intrigued by Charlie's privileged lifestyle, the charismatic Mick quickly wins over Charlie.s friends and his crush, Mary (Amurri) as he seamlessly integrates himself into Charlie's life. Unnerved yet also in awe of Mick's easy charm, Charlie's unresolved feelings of jealousy, admiration and fear.as well as an unspoken secret between...

If you read beyond the break, or click here, you can check out the promo trailer for Nu Image's Train, a remake of the classic '80s movie Terror Train that starred Jamie Lee Curtis. The film will revolve around a group of American college athletes who find themselves on a dangerous train in Europe. Thora Birch, Derek Magyar, Gloria Votsis, Kavan Reece and Gideon Emery star in the film directed by Gideon Raff.