The Pacific

86
Metascore
2010-2010
1 season
HBO
Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
TV-MA

From the producers of Band of Brothers comes this epic 10-part miniseries that tells the true stories of three Marines battling in the Pacific theater during WWII.

86
Metascore
2010-2010
1 season
HBO
Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
TV-MA

From the producers of Band of Brothers comes this epic 10-part miniseries that tells the true stories of three Marines battling in the Pacific theater during WWII.

M. Night Shyamalan Developing Event Thriller for Fox

M. Night Shyamalan is developing a new event series for Fox, the network announced Tuesday at the Television Critics Association winter TV previews.The drama, Wayward Pines, is inspired by Blake Crouch's bestselling novel Pines and follows Secret Service agent Ethan Burke as he tracks down two missing agents in a rural Idaho town. But as Ethan becomes more involved in the mysteries of Wayward Pines, Idaho, he moves farther away from everything he once knew.

Tue, Jan 8, 2013

M. Night Shyamalan Developing Event Thriller for Fox

Showtime Orders Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex to Series

Showtime has ordered dramas Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex to series, the network announced Monday.Ray Donovan stars Liev Schreiber as Los Angeles' best professional troubleshooter who can make anyone anyone's problems disappear, except those ...

Mon, Jun 11, 2012

Showtime Orders Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex to Series

Pilot Season: Justified's Margo Martindale Lands Roles in Two Different Pilots

Emmy winner Margo Martindale has been courted by not one, but two pilots. Martindale, who won the Emmy for her role as Mags Bennett on Justified, has landed a leading role on...

Wed, Feb 29, 2012

Pilot Season: Justified's Margo Martindale Lands Roles in Two Different Pilots

Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan to Star in Showtime's Masters of Sex

Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan will play the leads in Masters of Sex, Showtime announced Thursday.

Thu, Feb 2, 2012

Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan to Star in Showtime's Masters of Sex

Critic's Guide to Tuesday TV: Absolute Anarchy, Glee (Bed)Side Story, and More!

The timing couldn't be better for this week's announcement by FX that the current — and best to date — season of Sons of Anarchy is being expanded by an extra episode (No. 14 will now air Dec. 6).

Tue, Nov 8, 2011

Critic's Guide to Tuesday TV: Absolute Anarchy, Glee (Bed)Side Story, and More!

Tom Hanks Reunites with HBO for New Comedy

Tom Hanks is developing a comedy about the lives of college athletes for HBO, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Titled Players, the half-hour series reunites Hanks and his long-time producing partner Gary Goetzman with the network, with which they made Big Love and the Emmy-winning miniseries John Adams, The Pacific and Band of Brothers.

Mon, Oct 24, 2011

Tom Hanks Reunites with HBO for New Comedy

First Look: Check Out the Key Art for AMC's Hell on Wheels

"Blood will be spilled."So promises the poster for AMC's latest period drama Hell on Wheels.Fall TV: Get the lowdown on this season's must-see new showsSet in the aftermath of the Civil War, the series tells the story of Confederate veteran Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount), whose quest to avenge his wife's death at the hands of Union soldiers takes him west to work on building the transcontinental railroad.The drama also explores...

Wed, Sep 28, 2011

First Look: Check Out the Key Art for AMC's Hell on Wheels

Emmy Analysis: Is HBO Losing Its Touch?

HBO continues to dominate the Emmys, beating all other outlets this year with 19 total wins. But is the pay cable network's Emmy stranglehold on the wane? HBO's tally was down from last year's 25 wins, and represented the channel's smallest Emmy haul since 2003 (when it won 18). And HBO won just four awards during the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sunday night, compared to eight on last year's broadcast. (It's been more than 15 years since HBO won so few during the telecast.)

Tue, Sep 20, 2011

Showtime Green-Lights Three New Projects

Showtime has picked up three pilots, including a docu-comedy, a book adaptation and a drama from Southland creator Ann Biderman, Deadline reports. Gurland On Gurland documents filmmaker Andrew Gurland (The Last Exorcism) as he pursues the next phase of his career. He will also write and direct the project.

Mon, Aug 22, 2011

Showtime Green-Lights Three New Projects

First Look: AMC's Post-Civil War Drama Hell on Wheels

AMC has already explored the world of 1960s Madison Avenue, and imagined another overrun by blood-thirsty zombies. Next up? A look at the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, set against the building of the first transcontinental railroad. AMC revs up Hell on Wheels Its upcoming drama, Hell on Wheels, focuses on a Confederate soldier whose...

Tue, May 3, 2011

First Look: AMC's Post-Civil War Drama Hell on Wheels

Mad Men, Modern Family Win at Writers Guild Awards

Mad Men won the Writers Guild award for best dramatic TV series, and Modern Family for best TV comedy series. Mad Men also took the prize for dramatic episode ("The Chrysanthemum and the Sword") while 30 Rock took best TV comedy episode honors ("When It Rains, It Pours") at the 2011 Writers Guild of America awards, held Saturday night in New York and Los Angeles. HBO snagged three awards. The TV movie The Special Relationship was named the...

Sun, Feb 6, 2011

Mad Men, Modern Family Win at Writers Guild Awards

The King's Speech Pulls Upset at Producers Guild Awards

The King's Speech beat out Oscar front-runner The Social Network to win top prize at the 2011 Producers Guild Awards. The film starring Colin Firth was awarded the top prize for feature films at the awards Saturday in Los Angeles. The surprise win came less than a week after The King's Speech lost out to The Social Network for best...

Sun, Jan 23, 2011

The King's Speech Pulls Upset at Producers Guild Awards

Liam McIntyre Replaces Andy Whitfield in Spartacus

Liam McIntyre, an Australian actor who starred in HBO's The Pacific, has been tapped to replace Andy Whitfield in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Starz announced Monday. McIntyre, 28, steps into the role after Whitfield was forced to drop out after being diagnosed with...

Mon, Jan 17, 2011

Liam McIntyre Replaces Andy Whitfield in Spartacus

Matt Roush's Top 10 (And Then Some)

As we face our first winter without the prospect of a new season of 24 and Lost to look forward to — and debate — here's my list (expanded somewhat from the magazine version) of the shows, and in some cases networks, that made 2010 a TV year to remember. Want more Matt Roush? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Wed, Dec 15, 2010

American Film Institute Honors Inception, Glee, The Walking Dead

Inception, The Social Network, Glee and The Walking Dead were among the honorees on the American Film Institute's lists of top 10 movies and TV shows of 2010.

Mon, Dec 13, 2010

American Film Institute Honors Inception, Glee, The Walking Dead

Pacific's Claire Van Der Boom Cast as Danno's Ex on Five-0

Claire Van Der Boom has been cast as Danno's ex-wife on Hawaii Five-0, Entertainment Weekly reports. The Australian actress, who recently appeared in HBO's The Pacific, will play Rachel, Danno's as-yet-unseen ex, with whom Danno regularly...

Mon, Oct 18, 2010

Pacific's Claire Van Der Boom Cast as Danno's Ex on Five-0

Cheers & Jeers: Rubicon --- Annie, Get Your Gun!

Cheers to Annie Parisse for bringing some much-needed sex appeal to Rubicon.Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine.AMC's chilly conspiracy serial cast the smoldering actress as Andy, a part-time painter who takes her justifiably paranoid neighbor, intelligence anyalyst Will Travers (James Badge Dale), into her apartment — and her bed...

Mon, Sep 20, 2010

Cheers & Jeers: Rubicon --- Annie, Get Your Gun!

Critic's Notebook: Who Should Win the Emmys?

Most years, the best we can hope for from an Emmy night is a few new winners and a few (arguably, as always) correct winners. This year, the probability for fresh blood at the winners' podium is especially high, given what a terrific season it was for freshman series. (The same will not be said for the batch of new shows about to premiere over the next month.) What follows aren't exactly predictions, because that game can be such an unhappy crapshoot, given the capricious nature of Emmy voters, who tend to vote for what they've always voted for, year after year — until they suddenly don't. (For a list of nominees, and a chance to play along, click here)This is my take on how I'd like to see things go in the major categories, with some handicapping on why some are more likely to win than others...

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Critic's Notebook: Who Should Win the Emmys?

Glee Tops the Television Critics Awards

Fox's Glee led the winners of this year's Television Critics Association Awards, taking home statuettes for Program of the Year, Outstanding New Program and Individual Achievement in Comedy for Jane Lynch. Modern Family (ABC) won Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, while Lost (ABC) and Breaking Bad (AMC) tied for the Outstanding Achievement in Drama prize. The group also recognized Julianna Margulies for Individual Achievement in Drama for The Good Wife (CBS). The complete list of winners:

Sun, Aug 1, 2010

Matt's Weekend Picks: July 30-August 1

Eureka (Friday, 9/8c, Syfy) Colin Ferguson directs this week's episode, which may explain why Sheriff Carter is off to Harvard to visit Zoe for the week. While he's away, the town celebrates Space Week—but as usual, things go awry. This week's culprit: guest star Jamie Kennedy, whose self-propagating oxygen device begins to affect the atmosphere, threatening to incinerate the put-upon town...

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Cheers & Jeers: (James) Badge (Dale) of Honor

Cheers to James Badge Dale for pulling a double shift on a pair of top-rank cable dramas. Having recently wrapped his run as PFC Robert Leckie in HBO's stirring World War II miniseries The Pacific, Badge Dale has reported for duty as intelligence analyst Will Travers on AMC's intriguing new headscratcher Rubicon. As a widower still grieving over the loss of his wife and child in 9/11, he brings warmth to a series that could be a chilly homage to paranoid '70s thrillers like The Conversation and The Parallax View.

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Cheers & Jeers: (James) Badge (Dale) of Honor

Freshmen Series Glee, Modern Family Dominate Emmy Nominations

New faces and old veterans highlighted the prime-time Emmy nominations Thursday as freshmen series Glee, Modern Family and The Good Wife entered the ballot that includes The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.Glee led all series with 19 nominations, followed by two-time defending drama series winner Mad Men with ...

Thu, Jul 8, 2010

Freshmen Series Glee, Modern Family Dominate Emmy Nominations

Burn Notice Enlists Jon Seda for Guest Spot

Jon Seda will guest-star on an upcoming episode of Burn Notice, Entertainment Weekly reports. Watch full episodes of Burn Notice The Pacific star, 39, will step into the role of...

Mon, Jun 7, 2010

Burn Notice Enlists Jon Seda for Guest Spot

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains8/7c CBS Unless Colby, the lone surviving Hero, can win back-to-back immunity challenges tonight and force his way into the final three who will be questioned by and voted upon by the jury members, it appears that a Villain will take home the $1 million top prize. But which one? Parvati and Sandra have won before, but is that enough to not vote for them? Jerri has never won, but her game wasn't the strongest. That leaves Russell. But everyone agrees he is the most diabolical player the game has ever seen, which could leave the Texas oilman coming up just short once again. Following the two-hour season finale, the 20 castaways reunite to learn the winner and discuss their adventure.Read on for previews of The Simpsons, Desperate Housewives, The Pacific and more.

Sun, May 16, 2010

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, May 16, 2010

AMC Sets Premiere Dates for Mad Men, Rubicon

There's no end date yet for Mad Men, but it has received a premiere date — along with new AMC series Rubicon.Mad Men will kick off Season 4 on Sunday, July 25 at 10/9c, the network announced Tuesday.Mad Men promotes Jared Harris to series regularThe following Sunday will see the two-hour ...

Tue, Apr 20, 2010

AMC Sets Premiere Dates for Mad Men, Rubicon

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, April 18, 2010

Academy of Country Music Awards8/7c CBS Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift are the hottest acts in country music, and both should walk away from tonight's 45th annual Las Vegas shindig, hosted by Reba McEntire, with some serious hardware. Lady A leads all artists with seven nominations, including top vocal group and album of the year. Swift is up for five trophies and is a strong contender for Entertainer of the Year, an award voted on by fans. The stellar lineup includes Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and Brooks and Dunn, who will be taking the stage for the last time at an awards show as a performing duo.Read on for previews of Desperate Housewives, The Pacific, Celebrity Apprentice and Beauty & the Briefcase.

Sun, Apr 18, 2010

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, April 18, 2010

The Pacific's Joe Mazzello Went from Dodging Dinosaurs to Dodging Bullets

As HBO viewers begin drinking in the second half of The Pacific this weekend, they'll see the story line of Marine Eugene B. Sledge really kick in — which means they'll be seeing a lot more of Joe Mazzello. Just like co-star James Badge Dale, Mazzello made sure he read his character's memoir (1981's With the Old Breed) and met his widow and children. James Badge Dale: If The Pacific doesn't make him a star, there's always...

Sat, Apr 17, 2010

The Pacific's Joe Mazzello Went from Dodging Dinosaurs to Dodging Bullets

James Badge Dale: If The Pacific Doesn't Make Him a Star, There's Always Hockey

James Badge Dale jokes that the boot camp that he and the other actors in The Pacific endured was so grueling that he's repressed any memory of it.Dale Dye, a retired Marine captain who served as the military adviser for The Pacific and 2001's Band of Brothers, "likes to see actors cry," Dale tells TVGuide.com.HBO sends veterans to capital to celebrate The PacificEven more difficult, says the actor of his role in HBO's 10-part World War II miniseries executive-produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, was feeling a responsibility to Robert Leckie, the real-life Marine he plays. To prepare, he read Leckie's memoir, Helmet for My Pillow, and spent time with Leckie's widow and children. (Leckie himself died in 2001.)"We all felt a lot of pressure to tell their stories with honor and integrity and respect," says Dale, whose co-stars include Joe Mazzello and Jon Seda.Check out photos from The Pacific"The wild thing about Robert Leckie is that he hated the Marines when he was in 'em," says the actor, who goes by Badge...

Fri, Apr 2, 2010

James Badge Dale: If The Pacific Doesn't Make Him a Star, There's Always Hockey

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, March 28, 2010

The Pacific9/8c HBO One aspect mostly absent from Band of Brothers was the war's effect on the Allied home front, but tonight we see a grateful civilian population when the Marines recuperate in Melbourne in January 1943. There are wounds, both physical and mental, to tend to, and many of the Americans bond with their hosts, including Leckie's romance with a Greek-Australian woman. But there is also the troubling notion that they could ship out anytime, to another campaign as bad — or worse — than Guadalcanal.Read on for previews of Amazing Race, Amish Grace, Family Guy and Breakout.

Sun, Mar 28, 2010

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, March 28, 2010

Top Moments: Breaking Bad, the Veep and Pamela Anderson Go Big

TV went big this week. Desperate Housewives' Katherine picked the worst possible moment for a heart-to-heart. Some Amazing Race contestants made a mistake of Biblical proportions. Breaking Bad made its play to be the best show on the air. And — as our noble leaders are duly elected to do — Vice President Joe Biden put everything in perspective. Welcome to Top Moments, Big F---ing Deal Edition...

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Top Moments: Breaking Bad, the Veep and Pamela Anderson Go Big

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sons of Tucson9:30/8:30c FoxThree young brothers hire a dead-ender to play fill-in father (theirs is in jail) to keep from being placed in foster care in this entertaining new series. The kids are sassily, sitcomically cute and wise for their ages, but it's the goofily engaging Tyler Labine who drives the show as rent-a-dad Ron Snuffkin. In the opener, after doing everything he can to avoid his clerk work at a sporting-goods store, Ron heads to school to sign up the boys for class. He's also trying to dodge a thug to whom he owes money.Read on for previews of The Pacific, Celebrity Apprentice, Desperate Housewives, Summit on the Summit and the NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show.

Sun, Mar 14, 2010

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, March 14, 2010

HBO Sends Veterans to Capital to Celebrate The Pacific

In anticipation of its upcoming World War II miniseries The Pacific, HBO will foot the bill for 250 veterans to visit the World War II memorial in Washington next week, The Associated Press reported. The pay cable channel said it is working with the Honor Flight Network, which pays to transport...

Sat, Mar 6, 2010

HBO Sends Veterans to Capital to Celebrate The Pacific