Press Release & New Clip for "Merlin" Season 5, Episode 2

The following is the press release and new clip issued to the media for the second part of the season 5 premiere episode, "Arthur's Bane - part2".  It is reprinted here with permission so I can share the following episode clip with readers:

Will Arthur’s Bane Prove to be

the Undoing of Camelot … or its Salvation?

 

Two-Part Season Premiere of MERLIN 
Concludes Jan. 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Syfy

 

For years, Merlin has known one immutable fact: He was born to serve Arthur and protect the future of Camelot.  But in “Arthur’s Bane, Part 2,” the conclusion of a two-part season premiere of MERLIN, the certainty of that knowledge may be in doubt.  Last week, MERLIN saw the biggest season-premiere audience in the series' history on Syfy, with more than 1.6 million people watching the start of MERLIN's fifth and final season. 

As "Arthur's Bane, Part 2" begins on Friday, Jan. 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT Friday on Syfy, both Merlin and his king have been captured by henchmen working for Morgana – single-minded in her determination to find the mysterious “Diamair.”  Among their captors is Mordred – the Druid first encountered as a boy, now a man whose destiny Merlin knows: Arthur will die at Mordred’s hand.

 

Is Mordred, in fact, Arthur’s bane?  Or could the prophecy be wrong?  Could there be another danger threatening Arthur?

 

As  the episode progresses, Mordred’s allegiances are called into question, and his magical (and secret) nature stands in strong parallel to Merlin’s own life.  This comparison between Merlin’s magical nature and Mordred’s resonate throughout the episode – and this final season of MERLIN.

 

“Because of the significance of what having magic means, the gravitas of that, it makes sense Merlin has never said anything to Arthur,” said Bradley James, who plays King Arthur.  “I don’t think it’s ever been about Merlin lying to Arthur – I think it’s been about the safety of Merlin, not to mention the safety of the kingdom.”

 

But now, years after Arthur helped spare his life under the rule of Arthur’s father, the former King Uther, Mordred has returned … and with him comes the uncertainty of whether he can be trusted.

 

“Alexander Vlahos is just extraordinary,” says Colin Morgan, who plays the title role of Merlin. “He’s come into the series very late in the game, but brought with him a completely realized character.  Alex really understands who Mordred is – and its exciting to see what he does with the character all throughout this final season.”

 

MERLIN fans will be able to discover for themselves just what “Arthur’s Bane” refers to when this all-new episode debuts Friday, Jan. 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, only on Syfy.

 

All four previous seasons of MERLIN are available on DVD, on iTunes and on Netflix. Be sure to follow the latest news on MERLIN at the Official Merlin page on Facebook.

 

The following clip is posted with permission. Please do not copy or re-post without written permission from Shine, Ltd and FremantleMedia Enterprises.

 

 

New Clip from Premiere Episode of Merlin's Fifth Season

On January 4, 2013, Merlin returns for its fifth and final season on Syfy with the first of a two-parter called "Arthur's Bane, part 1." Because Suite101.com doesn't have a way to publish video on its site, I'm parking the clip I got from Shine Ltd and FremantleMedia Enterprises here so readers can see it.

Once again, this is the property of Shine Ltd and FreemantleMedia Enterprises, used with permission here. Please do not copy or exploit.

Clips from Animated Movie Superman vs. The Elite

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros.
Animation are releasing the next in their series of original animated movies in the DC Universe: Superman vs. The Elite. The following are clips from the movie in anticipation of tomorrow's release on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download.

These are copyrighted to Warner Home Video and presented with permission.

Coldcast:

Menagerie:

The Hat:

Once again, these clips are copyrighted to Warner Home Video and used with permission. My article on Superman vs. The Elite and Pauley Perrette's part in it will follow shortly in Suite101.com.

Pauley Perrette Interview Clips Re Voicing Lois Lane

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros.
Animation are releasing the next in their series of original animated movies in the DC Universe: Superman vs. The Elite. The following are clips of an interview done with Pauley Perrette when she voiced Lois Lane. These are copyrighted to Warner Home Video and presented with permission.

The first clip talks about advice she was given about preparing to play Lois Lane.

The next clip concerns similarities Pauley sees between herself and Lois Lane:

She also reflects on similiarities beteween Lois Lane and her NCIS character Abby Sciuto:

Once again, these clips are copyrighted to Warner Home Video and used with permission. My article on Superman vs. The Elite and Pauley Perrette's part in it will follow shortly in Suite101.com.

Dragons Are the Subject of Video Clips from Merlin's 4th episode of Season 4

In “Aithusa,” there be dragons here as Merlin races to save the last dragon egg.

First Video clip from FremantleMedia, presented here with permission is called "Dragon Egg":



The second clip from FremantleMedia, presented here with permission is called "Finding the Egg":




The third clip from FremantleMedia, presented here with permission is called "Warning."




Watch Merlin on Syfy at 10pm ET/PT

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Animated DVD Released Today

Warners Home Video released today its 11th Animated movie from the DC Universe on DVD, Blu-Ray, On Demand and for download, called Green Lantern: Emerald Knights. My second article on the subject can be found here.

Because I don't have the capability to upload video onto Suite 101, here is the latest clip released today. Once again, the copyright is held by Warners Home Video, and used with permission, so treat accordingly. It's called Hal Attacks.

Another Clip Released from the DVD of "Green Lantern: Emerald Knights"

In anticipation of the June 7, 2011 release of GLEK on DVD, Blu-Ray, On-Demand, and Download, Warners Home Video has released another clip from the animated movie. Once again, this is copyrighted by Warner Bros Animation and DC Comics and is used here with permission for your viewing pleasure.

This clip describes the history of the formation of the GL rings.