“Dave's DVR, August 9-15: 'Teen Choice Awards,' 'Flipping Out,' 'The Great Food Truck ... - New Orleans Times-Picayune” plus 1 more

Dave's DVR, August 9-15: 'Teen Choice Awards,' 'Flipping Out,' 'The Great Food Truck ... - New Orleans Times-Picayune

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 01:29 AM PDT

Published: Monday, August 09, 2010, 3:36 AM

Bachelor Pad A new reality series spins off of "The Bachelor/ette" franchise. The premise gathers 19 former participants in the network's romance-search reality franchise and installs them in a camera-equipped mansion. Challenges, vote-offs, elimination immunity, a summertime air window and a $250,000 prize waiting at the end of the season make it sound like a blatant "Big Brother" rip-off. As radio comedian Fred Allen first said a long time ago, imitation is the sincerest form of television. Today (August 9), 7 p.m. WGNO.

Teen Choice 2010 Katy Perry hosts. Today (August 9), 7 p.m. WVUE.

El Espiritu de la Salsa A diverse array of New Yorkers learn to dance. Today (August 9), 8 p.m. HBO.

Flipping Out Jeff Lewis launches the reality series' fourth season. Tuesday (August 10), 8 p.m. Bravo.

Hair Battle Spectacular Brooke Burns hosts a new tease-off. The episode's subtitle says it all: "Go Big or Go Home." Tuesday (August 10), 9 p.m. Oxygen.

Cropsey: The Urban Legend A documentary examines the true-crime facts behind a Staten Island mystery. Friday (August 13), 8 p.m. ID.

CNN Heroes: Coming Back from Katrina Anderson Cooper hosts a Katrina anniversary special dedicated to the local CNN Heroes honored for their recovery work, Liz McCartney, Tad Agoglia and Derrick Tabb. Saturday (August 14), 7 p.m. CNN.

Class Justin Bruening ("Knight Rider") and Jodi Lyn O'Keefe ("Prison Break") star in a made-for-TV movie about a law student who helps a single mother. Saturday (August 14), 8 p.m. Hallmark.

The Great Food Truck Race Gourmet food trucks cross the country en route to a $50,000 prize. TV chef Tyler Florence hosts. The series has at least two angles of interest to local viewers: One of the teams, Ragin' Cajun, lists Hermosa Beach, Calif., as its home city but its mobile cuisine grows from Louisiana roots. And, the series came through New Orleans on its trek, an episode to air September 5. Sunday (August 15), 9 p.m. Food.

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Metal Hero Series - Zimbio

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 01:00 AM PDT

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	The protagonists of the Metal Hero Series are mainly [[space]] and [[police]]-based characters who are typically androids, cyborgs, or humans that don "metallic" suits. Henceforth, most of the Metal Heroes are also referenced as "[[Henshin]] (transforming) Heroes." Usually, the genre revolves around a technological theme where technology, in the right hands, can be used for the greater good.		The protagonists of the Metal Hero Series are mainly [[space]] and [[police]]-based characters who are typically androids, cyborgs, or humans that don "metallic" suits. Henceforth, most of the Metal Heroes are also referenced as "[[Henshin]] (transforming) Heroes." Usually, the genre revolves around a technological theme where technology, in the right hands, can be used for the greater good.

-	The shows were produced by [[Toei Company\|Toei]] from 1982 through 1999 in conjunction with their other Tokusatsu superhero shows, such as [[Kamen Rider Series\|Kamen Rider]] and [[Super Sentai]]. Not only are some of them popular in [[Japan]] but also in several other countries like [[France]], [[Brazil]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Indonesia]].	+	The shows were produced by [[Toei Company\|Toei]] from 1982 through 1999 in conjunction with their other Tokusatsu superhero shows, such as [[Kamen Rider Series\|Kamen Rider]] and [[Super Sentai]]. Not only are some of them popular in [[Japan]] but also in several other countries like [[France]], [[Brazil]], the [[Philippines]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Indonesia]]. Additionally, in the 1990s, [[Saban Entertainment]] used some of the shows to produce programs similar to their ''[[Power Rangers]]'' series.

	Some of the Metal Hero Series even spawned sequels which followed the continuity of the previous shows, resulting in the genre developing sub-categories based mainly on space and police-related characters.		Some of the Metal Hero Series even spawned sequels which followed the continuity of the previous shows, resulting in the genre developing sub-categories based mainly on space and police-related characters.
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	In 2005, Toei released some ''Uchuu Keiji'' trilogy merchandise. Later that year, Bandai released a "Souchaku Henshin" figure of Gavan, followed by "Souchaku Henshin" figures of Sharivan and Shaider in early 2006. In May 2006, a [[PlayStation 2]] video game titled ''[[The Space Sheriff Spirits]]'' was released. The game featured Gavan, Sharivan and Shaider all teaming up to battle past enemies from their series. The game was panned by critics, however, for bland graphics and dull gameplay.Or\|date=November 2007 In early 2008, the trading card company Cardass announced a new, Metal Heroes based expansion to their ''[[Rangers Strike]]'' card game, entitled ''Special Metal Edition'', featuring characters and vehicles from the various Metal Hero Series for use within the game.		In 2005, Toei released some ''Uchuu Keiji'' trilogy merchandise. Later that year, Bandai released a "Souchaku Henshin" figure of Gavan, followed by "Souchaku Henshin" figures of Sharivan and Shaider in early 2006. In May 2006, a [[PlayStation 2]] video game titled ''[[The Space Sheriff Spirits]]'' was released. The game featured Gavan, Sharivan and Shaider all teaming up to battle past enemies from their series. The game was panned by critics, however, for bland graphics and dull gameplay.Or\|date=November 2007 In early 2008, the trading card company Cardass announced a new, Metal Heroes based expansion to their ''[[Rangers Strike]]'' card game, entitled ''Special Metal Edition'', featuring characters and vehicles from the various Metal Hero Series for use within the game.
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		+	==International adaptations==
		+	===United States===
		+	In the 1990s, [[Saban]] adapted some of the Metal Hero Series shows for American audiences in the United States. Stock footage from ''Metalder'', ''Spielvan'' and ''Shaider'' was used in ''[[VR Troopers]]'' (1994–1996). Later, footage from both ''B-Fighter'' series was used in ''[[Big Bad Beetleborgs]]''. Both shows ran for two seasons and ended when all the stock footage from those series were used up.
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		+	===Philippines===
		+	In the [[Philippines]], where several series have aired and dubbed into local languages, ''[[Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan]]'' has been given the go ahead from Toei to be allowed to be a "sequel" to ''Shaider'', featuring characters intended to be the descendents of those of the original series.<ref>cite web\|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/13162/GMA-7-acquires-exclusive-rights-to-Shaider\|title=GMA-7 acquires exclusive rights to "Shaider"\|publisher=''pep.ph''\|accessdate=2007-09-20</ref> Later on, Toei had refused the production to be aired. Instead, a spin-off series set 20 years after the end of Shaider was given the go ahead.<ref>cite web\|url=http://www.gameops.net/2007/07/rights-for-shaider-remake-revoked-from.html\|title=Rights for Shaider Remake Revoked from GMA-7\|publisher=''Gameops.net'', n.d\|accessdate=2007-10-27</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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Heroes Series

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