Around the Tubes: 4/4/14

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases have been flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post will include blurbs on Justified, Inside Comedy, Warehouse 13, The Wil Wheaton Project, Helix, Defiance, Dominion, Nurse Jackie, Grace and Tony.

- Have questions about what's coming next on Justified? Join Timothy Olyphant for a LIVE Facebook chat today at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT at facebook.com/JustifiedFX.

- On the season three finale of Inside Comedy on Monday on Showtime, Kevin Pollak recalls his childhood obsession with impersonating everyone from Robert Duvall to William Shatner; how Cosby influenced his acting career; and his early years coming up with buddy Dana Carvey. Bob Saget talks about his mother’s influence over his rebellious comedic style; his unexpected success in television; and the memories of visiting a famous member of The Three Stooges as a teenager. Also in this episode, Larry Miller reveals what happened behind the curtain right before his first appearance on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,” as well an unforgettable gig performing at a police convention.

- Syfy’s long-running Emmy-nominated Warehouse 13 will open its doors on Monday, April 14 at 9:00 for the last time as it kicks off the series’ final six episodes. The new season picks up immediately after the events of the last season’s thrilling finale with new caretaker Claudia (Allison Scagliotti) in an epic battle with Paracelsus (guest star Anthony Head) for the soul of the Warehouse. However, their confrontation unleashes an unexpected horror and the Warehouse will never be the same again. In the new season, the entire Warehouse team will confront old questions while encountering new revelations. From a painful realization that Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly) must face together, to Artie (Saul Rubinek) accompanying Claudia on a soul-searching journey regarding her long-lost sister, and Steve (Aaron Ashmore) colliding with his past, the final six episodes of Warehouse 13 will take viewers on an emotionally-charged roller coaster ride.

- Syfy has greenlit the 12-episode summer series, The Wil Wheaton Project (working title), a weekly topical comedy show hosted by actor, blogger and champion of geek culture Wil Wheaton. The 30-minute show will offer a fast-paced, lighthearted exploration and celebration of all things within the realm of science fiction and genre entertainment. The series premieres Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00.

- In other Syfy news, the channel has renewed Helix for a second season and unveiled its new Thursday line up. Starting June 19, Defiance will air at 8:00 followed by new show Dominion at 9:00.

- In other renewal news, Nurse Jackie has been renewed for a seventh season even though season six does not start until April 13 at 9:00.

- Loretto,TN-based duo Grace & Tony, the husband-and wife pair responsible for the progressive blend of musical styles dubbed “punkgrass,” have announced the launch of their collaborative video series, “Grace & Tony Greenroom Sessions.” The series kicks off today with a clip featuring the duo’s performance with Malcolm Parson of Carolina Chocolate Drops of the brand new Grace & Tony song, “The 1.” The video, along with all future session clips, will premiere exclusively on TheBoot.com. New sessions will be posted twice each month.

- Driven by Mike McFadden’s crisp vocals and magnetic poise, Brooklyn’s Animal Years brings a fresh face to indie roots rock. Now, they've teamed up with The Orchard to re-release their debut album Sun Will Rise in a Deluxe Edition, featuring four never before heard songs. The first of which, Leah, has just premiered on Indie Shuffle. Take a listen below: