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When a television series becomes a full-fledged hit, creatively and/or commercially, a great deal of pressure is immediately placed on its showrunner, writers, and producers to keep their audience engaged. The trick for these creatives is to give viewers more of what they love while also keeping the show from growing stale -- but how to go about this has changed drastically over the years, particularly for sitcoms.

When people tuned into series like "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Odd Couple," and "The Bob Newhart Show," they weren't eagerly anticipating the next chapter in an ongoing narrative as they did/do with modern sitcoms like "Arrested Development," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage." While those older shows did feature characters attempting to achieve certain objectives over the course of several seasons, viewers generally kept coming back just to see superb comedic ensembles generate big laughs. And...

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Who needs Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week when you can watch Nat Geo Wild’s SharkFest? Well, that's Ryan Lochte's thinking, anyway.

The Olympic swimmer -- who is not Michael Phelps and is not going to be racing a great white shark on Discovery -- is dutifully promoting that other channel’s week-long shark-themed programming. In fact, that’s all the silver-haired athlete-turned-Dancing With the Stars competitor-turned-dad competitor is doing…

In an exclusive look at Nat Geo Wild’s new promo, Lochte begrudgingly embraces the “second best” stature that the channel has accepted for its own shark week, which it says is filled “with first-rate premieres.”

“Besides, No. 1 is a state of mind. Right, Ryan?” the narrator asks in the clip.

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While Lochte is, sadly, not going to be facing off against any underwater predators in the imagined Lochte vs. Shark, SharkFest does promise to be a week full of thrills thanks...

For a full week, I dove in the Pacific with everything from a pack of Lemon sharks to a single 17-ft Tiger shark, but the moment we jumped in the water with stingrays, I was beyond spooked. This experience should have been a piece of cake, especially given the last few days of intense diving, where I literally could have lost my life to a shark, but if I never have to see another stingray I'll be ok with that. Our Discovery Channel Shark Week crew couldn't have disagreed with me more. From Shark After Dark host Eli Roth (who...

For a full week, I dove in the Pacific with everything from a pack of Lemon sharks to a single 17-ft Tiger shark, but the moment we jumped in the water with stingrays, I was beyond spooked.

This experience should have been a piece of cake, especially given the last few days of intense diving, where I literally could have lost my life to a shark, but if I never have to see another stingray I'll be ok with that.

Our Discovery Channel Shark Week crew couldn't have disagreed with me more. From Shark After Dark host Eli Roth (who...

" When I sat down for a casual lunch in New York City with my editor, the Discovery Chanel head of PR, and Philippe Cousteau (yes, the Cousteau, (his grandfather is the legendary under water explorer Jacques Cousteau,) the last thing on my mind was going swimming with sharks for Shark Week. But, before we finished the guacamole and chips I had agreed to do exactly that. One month later I was a certified open water scuba diver, clinging to a rock 60-ft underwater in Tahiti, while a 17-ft Tiger shark loomed inches above my head.

Now my experience with sharks...

" When I sat down for a casual lunch in New York City with my editor, the Discovery Chanel head of PR, and Philippe Cousteau (yes, the Cousteau, (his grandfather is the legendary under water explorer Jacques Cousteau,) the last thing on my mind was going swimming with sharks for Shark Week. But, before we finished the guacamole and chips I had agreed to do exactly that. One month later I was a certified open water scuba diver, clinging to a rock 60-ft underwater in Tahiti, while a 17-ft Tiger shark loomed inches above my head. Now my experience with sharks...

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumors of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

If you haven’t listened to the show before (why not?) you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…

Episode Episode 111: Starring Kevin Dazzler!

For their eleventy-first episode, the Hobi Gang welcomes Bryan and Tony from the Salty Language Podcast into the Bob Studios, by Skype to talk all things geek! The guys talk running a comic shop, rebooting...

In 1935 director Howard Hawks had a reputation for directing fast action films that were shot like screwball comedies. Before the Hays code, he directed Paul Muni as an Al Capone persona for the “most violent picture” of the time, Scarface (1932). Films about violent sports and vehicles and the men in control of them also got the Hawks treatment with The Dawn Patrol (1930), The Crowd Roars (1932), and The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933). The tagline for that last one’s poster reads: “Girls! There’S A New Passion In Your Life!” Hawks’ strengths lie in that spectacle of unfettered action for the boys, star power for the girls. His marketing image had stepped out of genre pictures before with more straightforward dramas Tiger Shark (1932)and Today We Live (1933). In Twentieth Century (1934), Hawks even ventured into full screwball territory (I’d wager that the Code taking away his violent sensibilities may have something to do with this,...

Justin Lyons, the cameraman who was with Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin in the final moments of his life, recently recounted what exactly happened in the incident that caused his death.

Steve Irwin's Final Moments Revealed

In his interview with Australian talk show Studio Ten, Lyons said that on the day of Irwin's death, they had been in the process of filming a documentary feature called Ocean's Deadliest in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. They couldn’t find any Tiger Sharks, but when they came across a typically docile stingray, the two decided to shoot some footage for another project.

“This one was extraordinarily large. It was 8-foot-wide. Massive,” said Lyons. “Stingrays are normally very calm. If they don’t want you to be around them, they’ll swim away. They’re very fast swimmers.”

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Believing they weren’t facing any danger, Lyons and Irwin hopped out of the inflatable...

Confirming reports from earlier this week, Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto Online (the upcoming multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V) will include optional microtransactions that will allow players to use real-world money to purchase in-game cash.

Rockstar Games made the announcement via a post on their website, which reads in part:

“You can either quickly accumulate cash through profitable activities like knocking over armored cars, winning street races, doing stick-ups or a host of other cash-making endeavors – or if you’re the completely instant gratification type, you can choose to buy denominations of GTA$. You will have the option to purchase GTA$ through the in-game Store. The game and its economy have been designed and balanced for the vast majority of players who will not buy extra cash. There is no in-game paywall and nothing that should disrupt the balance of the game. You don’t...

DC Comics has announced that Andy Kubert will be stepping in for regular “Batman” artist Greg Capullo to illustrate issue #18 of Scott Snyder’s hit series. Joined by inker Sandra Hope, who will be stepping in for Jonathan Glapion, Kubert will oversee the return of Harper Row. The mysterious female character was first introduced in “Batman” #7 and later went on to assist Batman in defeating Tiger Shark in a one-shot story included in issue #12.

Scott Snyder reportedly has plans to further incorporate Harper Row in the Batman mythology, beginning with Andy Kubert’s guest-starring issue. The book will also include a back-up story written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, which will be illustrated by Alex Maleev.

Regular “Batman” artist Greg Capullo will resume his duties with when issue #19 arrives on store shelves in April 2013.

Batman #18

Written by Scott Snyder

Backup story written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion...

by Ryan Rigley

Jamie Foxx is reportedly in talks to play Max Dillon (a.k.a. Electro) in Marc Webb's "Amazing Spider-Man" sequel. This, of course, comes just weeks after it was announced that prominent Spider-Man characters Mary Jane Watson and Harry Osborn will also be making their debut in the upcoming "Spider-Man" film, which is now shaping up to be one hell of a summer blockbuster.

With Fox as Dillon all but official, now's as good a time as any to compile a list of the five Electro stories best suited for the silver screen. Check 'em out after the jump!

The Return of Sin-Eater

Taking place after Max Dillon and Stan Carter (the serial killer known as Sin-Eater) have been released from prison, "The Return of Sin-Eater" sees Electro publicly humiliating Spider-Man several times over. In their first encounter, Electro zaps him unconscious and makes a run...

Theres only one shark that can do that kind of damage. A Tiger Shark! Well its too bad the shark seen in the abundant stock footage and bobbing up and down in the water was a Great White! Yep, craptacular Shark Week continues with 1995s magnum opus: Cruel Jaws or Jaws 5 depending on the VHS box art you happened across! This film really has no shame. Unlike The Last Shark, this film steals entire chunks of dialogue and character background.…...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

007 Magazine And Archive Ltd

007 Magazine Archive Bond Posters And Artwork #1, $18.00

Accent UK

Zombies Volume 2 2ombies Gn, $16.00

Action Lab Entertainment

Jack Hammer Volume 1 Political Science Gn, $14.95

Ape Entertainment

Free Mars Riot Girls Gn, $14.99

Hero Within I Am Heroic #1 (Of 3), $3.99

Arcana Studio

Greyman Gn, $14.95

Archaia Entertainment

United Free Worlds Hc, $7.95

Archie Comics

Betty And Veronica Double Digest #203, $3.99

Life With Archie #21 (Dan DeCarlo Cover), $3.99

Life With Archie #21 (Pat Kennedy Cover), $3.99

Mega Man #15, $2.99

Aspen Mlt

Broken Pieces #3 (Cover A Cory Smith)(resolicited), $3.50

Broken Pieces #3 (Cover B Marcus To)(resolicited), $3.50

Charismagic #6 (Cover A Khary Randolph), $3.50

Charismagic #6 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.50

Charismagic #6 (Cover C Billy Tan), Ar

Soulfire Faith #1 (Cover A Michael Ryan), $3.99

Soulfire Faith #1 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.99

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With a sequel to The Avengers officially confirmed by Marvel/Disney, comic book fans the world over will be contemplating which of the publisher’s other heroes could be added to the line-up, potentially getting their own solo movie as soon as 2014 – filling the popularly acknowledged gap in the schedule alongside Captain America 2 that summer.

Of course, we have to bear in mind that Marvel Studios do not own the film rights to characters as key to their comic book universe as Daredevil, Spider-Man, Wolverine or the Fantastic Four – all of whom have allied with or become members of the Avengers at one time or another – but with that consideration in place, here is another suggestion for Marvel’s Next Avengers Film:

Namor the Sub-Mariner (Namor McKenzie)

Why?: Often depicted shouting his battle cry “imperious rex”, Namor the Sub-Mariner – and so-called “first mutant”* – is the son of an...

Bikinis? Check. Jet skis? Check. Beautiful lake house in the middle of nowhere? Check. Bloodthirsty sharks in the lake? Double Check! Future Games of London, developer of the popular Hungry Shark games, and Relativity Media are bringing you something extra special: Hungry Shark Night!

From the Press Release:

The Hungry Shark Night game is an adaptation of this fall's sexy and terrifying release of Shark Night 3D. A sexy summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students trapped on an island surrounded by voracious underwater predators in Shark Night 3D, a terrifying thrill ride featuring a red-hot young cast including Sara Paxton (Superhero Movie, Last House on the Left), Dustin Milligan (“90210,” Slither), Chris Carmack (“The O.C.”), Joel David Moore (Avatar) and Katharine McPhee (The House Bunny). Shark Night 3D is directed by David R. Ellis (The Final Destination) and written by Will Hayes and Jesse Studenberg.

Bikinis? Check. Jet skis? Check. Beautiful lake house in the middle of nowhere? Check. Blood-thirsty sharks in the lake? Double Check! From the developers of the popular "Hungry Shark" games and the makers of the mega-hit film Limitless and the upcoming Immortals, Future Games of London and Relativity Media bring you something extra special: Hungry Shark Night!

The game is an adaptation of this Fall's sexy and terrifying release of Shark Night 3D. A sexy summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students trapped on an island surrounded by voracious underwater predators in Shark Night 3D, a terrifying thrill ride featuring a red-hot young cast including Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan, Chris Carmack, Joel Moore and Katharine McPhee. Shark Night 3D is directed by David R. Ellis and written by Will Hayes and Jesse Studenberg.

In this new exhilarating game, player can choose to be one of three sharks: Tiger Shark,...

From the developers of the popular "Hungry Shark" games, Future Games of London and Relativity Media bring you something extra special: "Hungry Shark Night." The game is an adaptation of this Fall's sexy and terrifying release of Shark Night 3D , opening September 2. In the game, players can choose to be one of three sharks: Tiger Shark, Hammerhead Shark and the Great White. Swim through the darkness, navigate your way to munch on packs of fish, unsuspecting swimmers and discover hidden treasures in the mist of crimson bath. Game Features: + In-App purchases for extra blood, health boost and many more + Hidden Treasures + Hi-Score Leaderboard + HD Graphics Get It Here!

I got to check out Discovery Channel’s Shark Week: Restless Fury 2-disc DVD set and got caught up on all the shark knowledge swimming out there and really got caught up in all of this. Over 6 hours of Shark Week craziness!

There’s lots of Shark Week fans out there who look forward to this all year long and now they can go pick up this cool DVD set they can watch year round.

Disc 1 Features:

“Into The Shark Bite” which shows us victims and survivors of what these big fish can actually do. Lots of damage and scarring going on here but very educational. Beware of the tiger shark, this one is crazy and it seems like its pissed off all the time!

Next up we have “Ultimate Air Jaws” which show us some specialists who absolutely have no fear at all or are completely insane! These guys...

Entertainment One Presents "Shark Week: Restless Fury", now available on DVD and Blu-ray.

Noted as one of the longest-running cable series of its kind, the Discovery Channel debuted the "Shark Week" TV series in 1986.

"...lurking silently beneath the ocean's surface is one of nature's most terrifying creatures-a powerful predator who can rip its prey apart in a matter of seconds. Now experience actual shark attacks and rescues captured on film.

"Learn why these attacks are increasing at an alarming rate and see the awe-inspiring lengths sharks will go to when they're after prey. Explore the science, myths and mystery of this fearsome predator..."

With the assist of fearless deep-sea divers and the use of 'bite-cams', fin-cams', etc. "Shark Week: Restless Fury", includes spectacular HD 'air jaws', slow-motion footage of 1 ton 'flying sharks' propelling themselves out of the water, surreal footage from inside a live shark's mouth and other fascinating imagery of these other-worldly killing-machines.

Heroes for Hire will undergo a major revamp in November when the ongoing title is relaunched as Villains for Hire. The new series was announced at Marvel's 'Next Big Thing' panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego this weekend. As part of the announcement a teaser image was released featuring Heroes for Hire star Misty Knight standing alongside several notable villains, including Tiger Shark, Stilt-Man, and Crossfire. Creators Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning launched Heroes for Hire in December last year, but have so far refused to explain what makes Misty turn to supervillains for help. "The reason why Misty is doing what she's doing is key to the plot," Abnett and Lanning told Comic (more)...

There are few things more cynically exploited by Hollywood marketers than the knuckle-dragging simple-mindedness of the American dream. The unending and unwavering relief that with a little faith and a lot of hard work all challenges in life abides so completely as to have an almost religious hold of the popular consciousness. Politicians contrive all manner of platitudes and sound bites to this resolutely, obstinately optimistic view of life, and producers and marketers of box office cinema know that so a powerful prejudice is a fast route to easy money.

Given this, it can hardly be a surprise that the life story of Bethany Hamilton has been adapted for the screen. For those unaware of her, Hamilton was a teenage surfer living in Hawaii who lost her arm when she was attacked by a Tiger Shark. She then went on to return to surfing after rehabilitation, followed by a stint...

Scott Snyder has outlined some of the forthcoming developments in Detective Comics. The Source has announced a collection of new and old characters and a look at a "decidedly darker side to the shadow of the Bat" in DC Comics' flagship title. "In just the first few months of the New Year, we'll be introducing you to a host of characters we're very excited about," said Snyder. "Some, like Sonya Zucco, daughter of Tony Zucco, the man who killed Dick's parents, will be brand new. Others, like vicious gangster and pirate Tiger Shark, are reimaginings (more)...