ABC has officially announced that its ultimate milk and honey show, Lost, will begin its final season on February 2, 2010. The station will attempt to make an event out of the evening by airing one of their hour-long recap episodes right before the two-hour Lost premiere airs. The final season is set to air 18 episodes, with the premiere and likely two-hour finale counting as four of the total episodes. There have been talks of the show possibly taking a short break when the upcoming Winter Olympics take place, but that is still unknown for sure.

The sixth season has the ultimate of challenges ahead of it. The show has consistently delivered some of the best writing and most compelling television in the history of the medium, but with so many questions left to answer, the task at hand is for them to remain as flawless as they’ve been while still answering most of the mysteries that remain. And with one of the mysteries being the random “sightings” of deceased characters, expect to see many familiar faces within the final run. [...]

OK, so this isn’t exactly the geekiest of news, but it is potentially one of the more earth-shattering entertainment news stories to break in a long time, and so here it is. Oprah Winfrey’s label Harpo put out the press release today, officially announcing that on September 09, 2011, the very last episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show would air, which will cap off the universally popular talk show’s 25th season. It looks as if Oprah plans to concentrate on her network, OWN, when the show reaches its closure point.

Rumors of the show’s end have risen and faded, risen again and faded again, but never have they ever come to this kind of finality that her seven million daily viewers feared so dearly. As those of us who are not fans and do not watch know, Oprah is about as close to a god on Earth as there is when it comes to her loyal following, so expect many a hearts to be broken by the news. Lives have been changed, perspectives and paths and physical appearances altered, and books — good and bad — have been made into super-hits all by this woman’s hand. Love her or hate her, the end of Oprah is an occurrence of epic proportions. [...]

For as long as the Jackass crew has been doing what they do, fans have had to assume it was only a matter of time before they just couldn’t handle that kind of damage anymore. Even so, after the success of Jackass: Number 2, it was all but guaranteed that if they could take the hits, there would be a third film eventually, and it appears that that time is now. Cinematical is reporting that a list of Paramount Pictures’ 2010 slate of movies includes not only a third movie in the franchise, but specifically a Jackass 3-D!

Since the last movie, the gang moved on to many different projects of their own. Bam Margera has had a few TV shows added to his resume with regulars like Ryan Dunn appearing often. Steve-O and Party Boy Chris Pontius had their show Wildboyz for a while, and Pontius has unexpectedly moved on to more serious acting roles, recently snagging a part in a future Sofia Coppola film. Johnny Knoxville hasn’t appeared in nearly as many movies as it looked like he was building toward, but he and some other members of the cast and crew have begun other TV shows like MTV’s Nitro Circus, which is just like Jackass, but with professionals, and just as entertaining if you’re into that kind of “humans doing incredibly stupid things” kind of humor. [...]

In the same interview with the NY Post that revealed the possibility of a Call of Duty movie being made, Scottish actor Kevin McKidd also talked about HBO’s Rome and the rumored feature film that its producers are hoping to make of it.

Since Rome was canceled WAY too soon, not much has been spoken of it; but within the past year or so, Ray Stevenson began speaking of a possible movie that producer Bruno Heller wanted to make that would be based on the show. The very thought of this is immensely exciting for fans like myself who thirst for more of this merciless, graphic, semi-historically accurate series, but the situation would also be a tricky one as Rome was one of the most expensive shows ever made (the reason why HBO killed it so quickly), and most of its sets were destroyed (supposedly). Another tricky aspect would be the content — as I’ve said before: the content on HBO included countless things that you would NEVER see in a theatrical production, so it would be difficult indeed. [...]

In conjunction with Monty Python’s 40th anniversary, Universal CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood will become “SillyWalks” tomorrow night for a live event that will attempt to set the world record for the most people ever to do “silly walks” at one time in one place.

The event, which is the first-ever SillyWalks for Hunger, will go to benefit the hunger relief organizations Feeding America, the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, and the Global FoodBanking Network. Check in for participants begins at 5:30pm, with the event is scheduled to begin promptly at 7pm, and will be broadcast worldwide across television, radio and the Internet.

“SillyWalks” derives from the classic skit from Monty Python’s Flying Circus, called “The Ministry of Silly Walks,” about a government agency dedicated to the development of new ways to walk silly. In the sketch, John Cleese played the head of the agency. (Watch the skit here below.)

Comedian and SNL alumni Jon Lovitz, who is producing the event with MashCast and choreographers Rich & Tone, will serve as the the Minister of SillyWalks for the day [...]

Well, Twifriends, we are one day closer to the premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon and I am one day closer to implosion…or possibly explosion…a little of both? Whatever, point is, I’m freakin’ EXCITED! And last night’s look at the stars on the red carpet for the LA Premiere only served to fuel the fire (believe me, it’s burning, like bad vamp James funeral pyre in Twilight). If you missed it, MTV has tons of great pics here of the Cullens, Wolf Pack, Volturi, and of course, the tasty humans. I for one, have a new appreciation for the Volturi…umm, hello Charlie Bewley, I’m talking to you…B I T E M E.

The New Moon cast is all over the tube in recent weeks, and last night was no exception. Jay Leno had the ab-tabulous Taylor Lautner on his couch last night (lucky, lucky man). Yet another New Moon clip was shared, this one highlighting Bella and Jacob at something of a turning point in their relationship…and let me just say, I’d plant a tree outside my bedroom window if I knew that’s what it would take for Taycob to pay me a little visit.

You can watch the interview here below, as well as the newly released clip. We’ve also embedded the video for Kristen Stewart’s appearance last night on the Tonight Show (more on that below) [...]

AMC is currently running their miniseries remake of the original 1960s British television series The Prisoner, which will conclude with tonight’s broadcast.

While you don’t have to watch the original series, which starred Patrick McGoohan as Number 6, in order to enjoy the miniseries, I’d recommend checking it out just for your simple enjoyment.

Luckily, AMC has posted the entire original series online for free viewing. You can watch all 17 episodes in their full version, or if you’re low on time, they’ve also provided a one-minute video synopsis for each episode. Watch the pilot episode right here below.

The complete original series was recently re-released on Blu-ray and Collector’s Edition DVD.

Also, there’s still a chance to win a DVD or Blu-ray copy from Geeks of Doom in our Prisoner DVD/Blu-ray Contest [...]

The Gold Box deal of the day over at Amazon today is It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Seasons 1-4 on DVD for only $44.99 (that’s 62% of the list price of $119.94.)

If you order the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 4-season combo pack today along with the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Its A Very Sunny Christmas, you’ll save an extra $10 at checkout when you add both to your cart. The Christmas DVD, which was released today, is priced at $15.99 so you’ll only be paying $5.99 [...]

Part 1 of AMC’s remake of The Prisoner, starring Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen, aired last night, with Part 2 beginning tonight at 8pm.

If you missed the first two episodes from last night — “Arrival” and “Harmony” — check out the video recaps here below to get you up to speed for tonight’s continuation of the miniseries with Episodes 3 and 4 (”Anvil” and “Darling”).

The miniseries will conclude with Episodes 5 and 6 (”Schizoid” and “Checkmate”) on this Tuesday night at 8pm. Encore presentations will follow.

If you want, there’s also Sneak Peek videos of tonight’s episodes, which you can watch here below as well [...]

[Updated: The interview came and went, so if you missed it, watch it here below. It includes footage from Star Trek, including parts of some of the deleted scenes.]

The folks over at G4 gave us the heads up that Star Trek director JJ Abrams will be appearing on the cable network’s Attack of the Show tonight at 7pm ET/PT.

During tonight’s show, Alison Haislip will interview the director about the Star Trek DVD and Blu-ray, both of which will be released tomorrow, as well as the bonus features on the 3-disc Blu-ray edition. Abrams will also be talking about his favorite deleted scene from the film.

Abrams will also reveal what fans can look forward to in his planned sequel to Star Trek [...]

Fans of the original Star Trek television series already know all the details behind “The Cage,” the original pilot for the 1960’s series. The first pilot did not include William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk, and was rejected by the network at the time for being “too cerebral.” Instead of scrapping the show, created by Gene Roddenberry, NBC ordered a second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” which did star Shatner and led to the series’ three-season run.

Apparently, there was an alternate version of the second pilot which was completed in 1965 that was never aired and never released to the general public. This version of “Where No Man Has Gone Before” was completed in 1965 and features archived footage never shown before and is believed to be what was originally screened for NBC.

The alternate second pilot will be included in the release of the Star Trek: The Original Series – Season 3 Blu-ray, due out on December 15, 2009.

According to THR, the newly discovered pilot will be presented in three parts with 1970s-style act breaks and contains an entirely different version of Captain James T. Kirk’s opening monologue (”But now a new task. A probe out into where no man has gone before”) with music that contrasts from the famous opening theme and an extended action sequence.

Check out the video here below which contains some clips from the unreleased alternate pilot, as well as the full list of Blu-ray extras from the upcoming Season 3 release [...]

Part 1 of AMC’s remake of The Prisoner, starring Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen, aired earlier this evening, with Part 2 airing tomorrow at 8pm on AMC.

If you didn’t get a chance to watch tonight’s premiere, I hope you got to record it, because it was surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because I’m a fan of the original show and I just assumed the remake couldn’t live up to it (my general feelings on most remakes), and also because nearly every advanced review of the miniseries I’ve read was negative.

Anyhow, definitely check out the new Prisoner, and also, there’s a tie-in online graphic novel (well, really more like a motion comic) to accompany the series. Check out Book One: As the Air, Invulnerable, chapter 1 of a 10-chapter story. In Chapter 1, we’re introduced to Rebecca, who’s looking for her missing sister. Chapter 2 will be posted online immediately following Tuesday’s television finale on Tuesday, November 17 [...]

The classic 1960s television series The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, was recently released on Collector’s Edition DVD and Blu-ray. To coincide with this release, we here at Geeks of Doom have one (1) DVD edition and one (1) Blu-ray edition of The Prisoner Complete Series to give away to some lucky readers!

One (1) winner will receive:

One (1) The Prisoner Completed Series on DVD

One (1) winner will receive:

One (1) The Prisoner Completed Series on Blu-ray

What do you have to do to get a chance to win? Glad you asked ’cause it’s really easy. Just make sure you’re a subscriber to our email digest, and then go ahead and fill out the handy dandy form below. Done.

In the Optional Comments field, make sure you tell us whether you want the Blu-ray or DVD version OR put ‘Both’ if you’ll take either.

Good luck! [...]

The city of Boston has declared today Leonard Nimoy Day!

The Boston native is back in his hometown today as the headliner for New England Fan Experience for the convention’s Sci-Fi Experience.

The actor, famous for his role as the Vulcan Spock in Star Trek, will spend the day signing autographs and doing photo-ops with fans, as well as appearing at a Q&A panel.

Looking at the event’s schedule for today, it appears that Nimoy has already started some of the signing sessions, but there’s still more happening later. Tickets for today are still available at the door [...]

The Gold Box deal of the day over at Amazon today is 59% off Doctor Who Complete Season DVDs.

Offered in this deal are the complete season DVDs for Seasons 1-4, which starred Christopher Eccleston and then David Tennant as the Doctor.

Each season comes out to only $32.49 each (down from the list price of $79.98).

I search around the Web and saw these DVDs at other vendors are going for between $64.99 and $72.86, so this deal is really a score! [...]

One of the greatest authors ever to live and master of the fictional realms, Ray Bradbury is set to begin shopping around a new mini-series pitch to television networks. The plan is to make a six-hour, six-part series based on six of his classic short stories, and to get six different directors to construct them.

Bradbury, who is now 89-years-old, embarks on this new journey after an agreement was reached with the newbie movie company White Oak Films. If a network decides that they want to be a part of the project, negotiations will begin and directors will be scouted. Supposedly, the directors brought onto the project will get to choose their favorite Bradbury story to adapt into one of the segments.

Now word on what stories will be turned into the hour-long episodes at this point. Bradbury has crafted so many timeless collections of short tales in works like The Illustrated Man, The Martian Chronicles, The October Country, and even TWO separate releases that contained two completely different sets of 100 of his short stories like The Day it Rained Forever, The Fog Horn, and The Small Assassin. [...]

The Gold Box deal of the day over at Amazon today is The Office – The Complete Collection BBC Edition on DVD for only $25.49 (that’s 36% off the list price of $39.98).

This 4-disc DVD collection includes Series One and Two of the hit British comedy (that’s Seasons One and Two for us Americans) along with The Office Special, which takes place three years after the series finale.

Bonus features on this set include an exclusive documentary, How I Made The Office; deleted scenes; video diary; outtakes; The Office: Closed for Business documentary; Golden Globes featurette; “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” full song and video; The making of “Freelove Freeway,” and director’s commentary [...]

From the very moment that Joss Whedon’s latest show, Dollhouse, debuted on Fox, people wondered how long it would be before the show was canceled. This is the crystal example of expectations when it comes to fan-favorite shows on the network, and it is really quite unfortunate. However, to many shocked eyes, the show beamed through its freshman season, gaining a solid core of fans along the way; and even more surprisingly, was able to acquire its very own second season order.

Sadly, on this day, the news is much more grim. It has been confirmed that Twentieth Century Fox has officially canceled Dollhouse, cutting off its head at around the half-way mark of its sophomore effort. This will surely infuriate the show’s many fans, especially if those fans were also lovers of Dollhouse’s older brother, Firefly, which wasn’t even able to finish one season before the axe was dropped. Fox still hears an undying plea from the fans to bring back that show, even five years later…so expect fans of Dollhouse to fight the same fight. [...]

No one on this planet can make one argument against Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan being the greatest World War II movie of all time. You may like others more than it, but there is just simply no other title that is better than it or more graphically realistic and accurate as it is. Very few movies can affect a human being as that movie has, especially for those who lived that hell in their youths. After Ryan, as we all know, Spielberg and Tom Hanks followed the movie up with one of those most respected and acclaimed mini-series of all time in the HBO special Band of Brothers, which returned them to the war fronts.

Now the duo is revving up for their long-awaited new WWII mini-series entitled The Pacific, which will also air on HBO. It will obviously have a very similar tone to the stories of Band of Brothers, but the two are not related at all, and are both based on separate real-life accounts. A couple of videos have been released so far that you can check out at HBO, but below is a brand new video that takes us behind-the-scenes for some information on the show, complete with words from Hanks and Spielberg themselves. [...]

The Gold Box deal of the day over at Amazon today is Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Everything DVD set for only $54.99 (that’s 58% off the list price of $129.98).

This limited edition 9-disc DVD set includes all five seasons of the hit British comedy, Absolutely Fabulous, which starred Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, along with over four hours of bonus features [...]