The 4400

Exclusive Video Interviews: Elizabeth Mitchell and Joel Gretsch of V

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:02 GMT

As many of you probably know, I had the opportunity to visit the set of V a couple weeks ago. I spent most of my time in Father Jack's (Joel Gretsch) office, waiting around to interview the actors. I was even given a tour of Erica Evan's (Elizabeth Mitchell) house and part of the V spaceship. I can say, with all honesty, the cast and crew are extremely friendly and they all have faith in the show. Despite the ratings dip in the second week, viewership is still strong and the story is stronger than ever.

Last week, Erica Evans worked to prove that her partner, Dale, was working with one of the terrorist organizations. Unfortunately, she worked alone. Father Jack was timid to help and had difficulties learning who to trust. Luckily, he came around by the end of the episode and decided to join forces with Erica to take down the Vs. The two of them hope to build a resistance.

Fans of 'The 4400' Campaign Against Cancellation

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:41:09 GMT

Fans of USA's The 4400 are looking for a miracle after the network recently announced the cancellation of the sci-fi series. People dedicated to the show are bonding together in their anger over USA's decision, and like many fans before them they're attempting to resurrect the series by any means possible. Letters are being sent, online petitions are being signed, and in a move reminiscent of the infamous campaign that saved Jericho, tons of sunflower seeds are being shipped to USA's offices. The sunflower seeds were mentioned by a character in the season four episode "Tiny Machines," and fans believe that they may be the key to swaying the minds of network executives.

USA Cancels 'The Dead Zone' and 'The 4400'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:58:50 GMT

USA has really made a name for itself over the years as a network that caters to fans of genre programming, but now those fans are getting a slap in the face. Today it was announced that USA is giving the axe to The Dead Zone and The 4400, effective immediately.

'The 4400' Star Lands Role on New Period Drama

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Joel Gretsch, star of the USA Network's The 4400, has signed on to appear on the new period drama, Saving Grace. The film, set in a Missouri Town during the 1950s, will mark veteran performer Connie's Stevens feature writing and directorial debut.

The cast also includes Penelope Ann Miller (Vanished), Tatum O'Neal (Rescue Me), Piper Laurie (Will & Grace, Frasier) and Michael Biehn (Hawaii, Adventure Inc.). Miller and Biehn will portray Bea and Landry Bretthorse, a couple whose life is turned upside down when Landy's sister, Grace (O'Neal) is released from the local asylum and moves in with the family. Laurie will play the administrator of the asylum wherein Grace was confined for 15 years.

'The 4400' 4.08 "No Exit" - Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:42:54 GMT

The 4400 “No Exit” flies under the ‘episode with an moral' banner, as in no real advancement in the serialized aspects of the series, but a very cool abilities-centric episode with a message for the characters and – why not – for the rest of us as well. As far as one shots go, “No Exit” is certainly one of the best executed so far, relying on familiar locations and an ensemble of performers at the top of their game.

Former 'The 4400' Actor Rounds Out Cast of 'Adopt a Sailor'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Casting for Wonderstar Productions' latest film venture, Adopt a Sailor, has been completed, with actors Peter Coyote and Bebe Neuwirth playing a dysfunctional New York city couple who take in a sailor (Ethan Gregory Peck) during Fleet Week.

The film is based on the short play written by noted playwright, Charles Evered. The play was first presented at "Brave New World," a theatrical event that was organized by director Erica Gould in commemoration of the first year anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

'The 4400' 4.06 "The Marked" - Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:22:00 GMT

If you were waiting for the pivot point to arrive between The 4400's original recipe, and the new extra crispy plotlines, “The Marked” was it. Since The 4400 returned with its focus mostly on the proliferation of Promicin both to characters we know, and a whole host of interesting new ones, the question has been how till this tie into the original overarching mythology that continues to run beneath the surface.

Exclusive Interview: Conchita Campbell, from 'The 4400'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:13:27 GMT

Conchita Campbell may only be 11-years-old, but she already has an impressive career and can currently be seen as one of the stars of the USA sci-fi series The 4400. She's energetic, has been working as an actress for most of her life, and looks to have a promising career ahead of her Conchita spoke with BuddyTV about her work on both The 4400 and Supernatural, how she got started in acting, and her aspirations of one day working with Steven Spielberg.

Below you will find a transcript of the interview as well as the full mp3 audio.

'The 4400' Actor Pleads for a Role on 'Battlestar Galactica'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT

The fourth season of The 4400 began last month, with Billy Campbell returning as one of the series regulars. However, the 48-year-old actor apparently has been hoping to land a role in another television series in a different cable network.

Late last month, USA Network and SCI FI Channel President Bonnie Hammer told reporters that Campbell approached her in May, pleading for a role in the last season of the popular sci-fi series, Battlestar Galactica.

'The 4400' 4.05 "Try The Pie" - Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:02:08 GMT

Last week, The 4400 took a wild twist by revealing that Tom himself would need to take a Promicin shot in order to fulfill the Collier prophecy. Meanwhile, Tom had found out that Kyle had shot up and was heading for a collision with his son. This week, the confrontation took place, and a frightening image of the future began to take shape.

Exclusive Interview: Patrick Flueger, from 'The 4400'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:09:00 GMT

Patrick Flueger got his big Hollywood break in 2001 playing Jeremiah in Disney’s The Princess Diaries and since then has appeared in both film and television. Flueger co-starred in Showtime’s Paradise and also had several guest starring roles on TV shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Grounded for Life, Judging Amy, and CSI: Miami. Currently, Patrick stars as Shawn Farrell in the USA Network series The 4400. Patrick was kind enough to take some time in between filming to talk to us at BuddyTV about his career and The 4400.

Read the full interview transcript and listen to the mp3 audio below.

The 4400 4.04 "The Truth and Nothing but the Truth" Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:42:16 GMT

I was more than a bit concerned when I came into the fourth season of The 4400. The concept of the extra crispys seemed like a desperation move for The 4400. Formula tweaking. Would the original recipe be forgotten? Four episodes later, those concerns are just a distant memory as the show continues to dovetail these new elements into the classic overarching tale, heading for a new arch that can only be called apocalyptic both for the architecture of the show and the world it takes place in.

The 4400 4.03 "Audrey Parker's Come and Gone" Review

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:15:30 GMT

The 4400 returns to its mystical best with the third episode of its fourth season, “Audrey Parker’s Come and Gone.” Of the “Extra Crispy” centric episodes this was probably the best for many reasons. The idea of a different Promicin induced power a week seemed risky at first, with the assumption being that the tale of the “Original Recipe” 4400’s would be lost in the change of formula. “Audrey” proved that the soul of the original 4400 is still screaming through the mysteries of the new tales loud and clear.

Jenni Baird Talks About Her Character on The 4400

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:00:00 GMT

In the fourth season premiere of The 4400, viewers were introduced to the new head of the National Threat Assessment Command (NTAC), and her name is Meghan Doyle. What the true extent of her role in the series has yet to be revealed, but the actress behind the character, Jenni Baird, was kind enough to offer some general details.

The Australian actress told TVGuide last week that she believes her character is “quite different from everybody else,” and that she is interested to see how people will react.

The 4400 4.02 "Fear Itself" Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 06:05:04 GMT

Where is Jordan Collier when you need him? Tonight’s The 4400 centers on a dad who gives his autistic son Promicin. Scenarios like that can only go bad, and sure enough, it does. The train-obsessed lad develops the unpleasant ability to make people see their worst fears, but because of his autism the power is stuck in the on position. Meanwhile, Diana (Jacqueline McKenzie) returns, Kyle’s (Chad Faust) power manifests, and Isabelle ( Megalyn Echikunwoke) finds out if her powers are permanently gone. Or are they?

Details Revealed About A Future Episode of The 4400

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The fourth season of The 4400 premiered Sunday, and fans of the show tuned in as a new director of the National Threat Assessment Command (NTAC) was introduced and a high school student developed an ability after taking promicin.

When the current season of the sci-fi drama series was being filmed in May, executive producer Scott Peters took over the direction of an upcoming episode entitled “Till We Have Built Jerusalem.”

The 4400 Premiere Review

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:36:44 GMT

The 4400 debuted its fourth season with slightly more viewers than its overall average last season, but nearly half as many that tuned in for the season three premiere. Season three brought a healthy 4.2 million viewers, while Sunday’s premiere brought in 2.5 million. This could mean that The 4400 has just boiled down to its hard core audience, but fans and network execs alike will be watching the trends with trepidation as the weeks pass. As far as the premiere itself, it marked a return to The 4400 at its best.

Patrick Flueger to Star in Upcoming Thriller

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The 4400 star Patrick Flueger is set to make an appearance in the big screen late this summer.

The film Last Resort, which is currently wrapping up production, revolves around a group of friends who go on vacation at a remote area following their college graduation. During their stay, a mysterious killer thrusts them into a terrible game where survival is possible only through the killing of another. Aside from Flueger, the cast also includes Agnes Bruckner, Teddy Dunn, Ryanne Duzich, Theo Rossi, Daniel Franzese and Taryn Manning.

Disney Sequel to Feature Joel Gretsch

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The 4400’s Joel Gretsch will soon be making his comeback to the big screen.

Early last month, it was reported that the 43 year-old actor from St. Cloud, Minessota signed up to be one of the cast members in the adventure sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets. The film, which is under the direction of Jon Turtletaub, follows Benjamin Franklin Gates, portrayed by Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage, as he embarks on the search for the eighteen pages that have gone missing from John Wilkes Booth’s personal diary. As shown in the film’s trailer, the missing pages contain information regarding a conspiracy of global proportion.

The 4400 Brings Viewers Back With Faux Blogs

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 06:07:36 GMT

The 4400 returns June 17ths to pick up where it left off, knee deep in the Promicin conspiracy. For the un-indoctrinated, Promicin gives normal folks the special abilities formerly seen only in the 4400; half of the people at least, the other half don’t fare quite as well. The 4400 is part of USA’s returning summer line up, looking to snag network TV stragglers wandering the airwaves looking for something other than repeats.

The 4400 returns for a fourth season

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 23 May 2007 07:00:45 GMT

The 4400’s fourth season premieres on June 17. This season’s 13-episode story arc features the general public (non-4400s) being given access to the drug Promicin, which will either give them 4400-like powers – or kill them.

Billy Campbell will now be a series regular as Jordan Collier. Jenni Baird joins the cast as Meghan, the new head of NTAC.

The USA Network is launching a series of websites to go along with this season’s plot, which feature videos of the main characters and other unique characters not seen on the series, as they work for and against the release of Promicin to the public. Fans are invited to upload their own videos and create characters to use in an interactive storyline.

Hot List: The 4400 - Patrick Flueger

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:28:54 GMT

Handsome and striking, Patrick Flueger makes the most out of his youthful façade by penetrating the entertainment scene. As an actor, his gentle façade enables him to portray meek roles while his fierce acting expertise lands him a spot on the television series The 4400.

Hot List: The 4400 - Jacqueline McKenzie

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:17:40 GMT

Regarded as one of Australia’s most promising actress, Jacqueline McKenzie exudes elegance and splendor as she graced the entertainment world. Known as a movie, television and stage actress, her versatility and passion for her craft ultimately lands her a spot on the science-fiction series The 4400.

Much Learned from "4400" Stars During Live Web Chat

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:07:52 GMT

If you happened to witness last night's BuddyTV chat session with Joel Gretsch and Patrick Fleuger of "The 4400", you know how much fun one of those TVj sessions can be (now archived here). With both stars in high spirits, their camaraderie infectious, the two hour long chat gave fans a rare peek behind the curtains of one of their favorite shows. Here are some of the things we learned from the session:

EXCLUSIVE Jacqueline McKenzie LIVE TVj Transcript, 8/6/06 9pm PACIFIC TIME

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:14:09 GMT

(Here is a complete transcript of Jacqueline McKenzie's LIVE TVj session from Sunday, August 6, 2006 at 9pm Pacific Time.) Jacqueline McKenzie: Welcome! Thank you for joining me on my live BuddyTV TVj session tonight. We're going to be very casual and have lots of fun. I can see all your comments and questions, so you only need to submit them once now or during the show. I'll be back at 9pm to start the audio and video feed. 4400isdabomb said: Your dog is so cute!!!!

EXCLUSIVE Jacqueline McKenzie LIVE TVj Transcript, 8/6/06 9pm EASTERN TIME

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:55:50 GMT

(Here is a complete transcript of Jacqueline McKenzie's LIVE TVj session from Sunday, August 6, 2006 at 9pm Eastern Time.) Jacqueline McKenzie: Hello! Welcome to my first live BuddyTV TVj session. We're going to be casual and have lots of fun. Please submit your questions just once now or throughout the show. I'll try to answer as many as possible. I'll start the audio and video at 9pm ET. See you... Jacqueline McKenzie: hello Jacqueline McKenzie: we are here! Jacqueline McKenzie: I am so excited to be here but it's a little nerve-wracking!