Comedy Central Pulls Out The Big Swords For “Kröd Mändoon”

One of the best things about Comedy Central is the diversity found within its programming. From animated TV shows such as “South Park”, to the comedic news reporting formats of shows like “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report”, there’s something for everyone, regardless of how zany or obscure. “Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire” is no different, and for those of the sword and sorcery style fantasy genre, this comedic series could be just what you’ve been waiting for.

Making its series premier this last April on Comedy Central (DirecTV channel 249, or channel 1249 for the handy Video On Demand version), “Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire” is already generating quite a bit of buzz.

Taking place in a medieval fantasy world, this series that is voice narrated by “Saturday Night Live” alumni Chris Parnell. The series follows the bumbling and skittish hero Kröd Mändoon (Sean Maguire), described as being a “thin-skinned and underconfident freedom fighter” as he tries to overthrow the evil crime lord ruler Chancellor Dongalor (Matt Lucas). Kröd and Chancellor Dongalor have been mortal enemies since their days of warrior training and the mutual hatred has escalated and continued to current times.

Kröd has a magical sword that bursts into flame when he is in danger or challenged. He also has his rag-tag band of friend-warriors that include Aneka (India de Beaufort), a pagan warrior whose weapon of choice happens to be her rampant sex drive, Loquasto (Steve Speirs), who plays Kröd’s not so bright servant, and Zezelryck (Kevin Hart), a warlock who has yet to hone his magical skills, who all band together to take down the Chancellor.

If you like comedy, and are even remotely a fan of the fantasy genre, ““Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire” is one of the most original shows on DirecTV, and a definite must-watch.

Nip/Tuck's Conclusion Snatched Up By FX

Nip/Tuck is a medical drama created by Ryan Murphy that revolves around the daily working lives of two plastic surgeons in Florida, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy, played by Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon.

During the first season the show was aired, it was the highest-rated new series on basic cable in the United States, as well as the highest rated basic cable series ever for the 18-49 and 25-54 age brackets. It also provided the inspiration and fan interest to support the creation of plastic surgery reality show, Dr. 90210, which you can still catch on DirecTV.

The fifth season, with the most episodes of the shows career, was split into two segments, with the remaining eight episodes premiering in January of 2009. Now, another 19 episodes have been ordered by FX. The network plans to split the remaining episodes into two seasons which are slated to begin airing in January of 2010 and 2011. The 2011 batch will contain the series finale which will also be the show's 100^th episode.

FX bought the first-run rights to Nip/Tuck from Sky One as part of a series of high-profile new lineup acquisitions. FX has also purchased the rights the first four seasons, these will go into syndication on the rapidly growing network at some point in the not too distant future.

Also part of the network's new lineup will be seasons four, five, and six of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the first season of 24, and seasons four through seven of Family Guy. FX will also be picking up a Farrelly Brothers comedy, The Rules For Starting Over, that chronicles the lives and loves of a group of newly single, middle-aged friends. From Sony, the network has grabbed Breaking Bad, a comedic drama that stars Bryan Cranston from Malcolm in the Middle. You're not going to want to miss the new FX, available on DirecTV.

Improve Your Life With FitTV

FitTV is just another great reason to invest in a DirecTV package through a reliable service provider like Direct Star. The channel is run by Discovery Communications and features programming that covers all areas of fitness and exercise. FitTV has shows that are hosted by fitness celebrities such as Cathe Friedrich, Sharon Mann, Gilad, Marilu Henner, Tamilee Webb and more.

Launched in 1993, the channel currently has over 35 million subscribers that are able to benefit from it's healthy advice and entertaining shows. Inititially, the channel was billed as "Cable Health Club" and was under the umbrella of Tim and Pat Robertson's International Family Entertainment Inc. At the time the company also owned the Family Channel which is now ABC Family. During the first few years, Jake Steinfeld, who had starred on “Big Brother Jake”, frequently appeared in the channel's programming. Six years later, FitTV was purchased by News Corp.'s Fox Cable Networks Group and merged it with "America's Health Network". After this merger, the Fox decided to rebrand the channel as "The Health Network". It stayed that way until Discovery Communications bought "The Health Network" in 2001 and brought back the "FitTV" name.

Some popular shows that are currently airing on FitTV include Healthy Decadence with Devin Alexander, a cooking show that focuses on creating meat and potato meals that are healthy as well as delicious comfort foods. In Shape With Sharon Mann and All Star Workout are just two of the many fitness shows that will walk you step-by-step toward achieving your fitness goals. Other shows look at the lives and rigorous training routines of real life athletes.

Top 5 Greatest Car Movies on DIRECTV

Who would have thought that cars could have so much personality? Sure there seems to be a different persona in a charming Volkswagen Beetle and a sleek Plymouth Fury, but it takes a bundle of creativity and quality filmmaking to really make them come to life. Pay attention to what’s playing on DIRECTV, and you will find a surprising number of films that feature cars not just as means of transportation, but as principal characters with their own motivations and quirks. In these films, ranging from kids movies to comedy to horror, the cars themselves are the superstars and their anthropomorphic personalities keep the plots interesting. In this article we have compiled a list of the must-see films about cars. If you’ll forgive me the bad joke, these five films are the Cadillacs of Hollywood.

Cars: Pixar hasn’t made a bad picture yet, and Cars can be considered another unquestionable success in their small but flawless canon. Voiced by Owen Wilson, the race car Lightning McQueen comes from a fast-paced world of riches and glory. He travels in style in his own semi-truck, complete with HDTV and video phone, but when he accidentally slides out of it in the middle of nowhere, his life takes an unexpected turn.

Herbie: This endearing little Volkswagen Beetle made its film debut in 1969 with The Love Bug. Painted with racing stripes and the number 53, Herbie has a lot of personality and a mind of his own. There have been several movies starring the charismatic Bug, including a modern, HD remake with Lindsay Lohan called Herbie: Fully Loaded.

Christine: Unlike the other movies that made this list, Christine is a horror film, adapted from a chilling Stephen King novel. Christine is a ’58 Plymouth Fury who lives up to her make, unleashing her murderous wrath on any who gets in her way, even changing the personality of those who own and love her.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Did you know that James Bond creator Ian Fleming once wrote a children’s book for his son? Did you know that author Roald Dahl helped turn that book into a screenplay? The result is a marvelous kid’s movie made in 1968, full of catchy songs and richly imaginative scenes. The eponymous car is an old, beat up, former race car that develops magic powers, and can float, fly, and drive on its own. Although it is from a different era, this throwback is every bit as much of a children’s classic as is Pixar’s sleek, high definition Cars.

Transformers: While the star car in this movie is not, strictly speaking, actually an automobile, it is definitely worthy of a place on this list. Watching the sharp yellow ’76 Chevy Camaro unfold itself into an Autobot, while a police squad car bursts into a Decepticon is just too much fun. With the advanced technology shown by the main characters, it is no surprise that this movie was shot in high definition with loads of special effects.

For cars with charisma, don’t miss these five movies. From 60s throwbacks to modern HD blockbusters, these fast and furious films will have you pressing the gas. Enjoy some well-greased entertainment with car flicks on DIRECTV. There are plenty of DIRECTV specials and offers available if you’re trying to save money, too.

Take A Walk On The Fine Side of Life

We all want to lose weight by dieting right, go on an adventure-filled vacation getaway to somewhere beautiful and exotic, and then come home and throw the most stylish homecoming party with all our friends enjoying the finest wines and foods. With the Fine Living specialty television network, you’ll learn exactly how to pull this off plus many more things on this fun and informative satellite TV channel.

Fine Living Network (FLN), airing on channel 232 on DirecTV, started in 2002 and is sister network to HGTV. Since it’s beginning, it has been a valuable source for those interested in the finer things in life, as well as anyone who wants to learn new things like recipes, thrifty shopping tips, auto maintenance, style and fashion tips, and many more things of interest. There isn’t much that FLN doesn’t have. Since 2008, Fine Living Network has been home to viewer-favorite Emeril Legasse, host of his own show “Emeril Live”, airing to rave reviews.

Another crowd pleasing hit, “The Biggest Loser”, is one of the most successful health based reality shows captivates millions as it chronicles a struggle between contestants to exercise and diet their way to weight loss and big winnings.

The Emmy award winning “Queer Eye” is an American reality TV show that chronicles the efforts of a group of style-savvy gay men trying to knock some fashion sense into a seemingly clueless straight male guest every episode.

“Martha” or “Martha Stewart Live” is also another popular TV show that has hosted many celebrity guests. She shares recipes, gardening tips, and other crafty home projects with the home viewer in an informative and entertaining family-friendly format.

Between these popular shows and other game show and reality discovery style programming, the Fine Living Network on DirecTV is a wonderful way to pick up good pointers for every day life, as well as be entertained with the variety offered on this channel.

The Science Channel – Entertainment Goodness

Originally launched in 1999, The Science Channel has brought a shining light of excellent TV shows and films to DirecTV’s already staggeringly massive television lineup.

Launched originally under the title Discovery Science, the amount of material from all corners of science academia is astounding! From general science, space phenomena, ancient animals during Earth’s early history, to amazing advances in technology and other science-related industries and endeavors, The Science Channel has something for every science buff, tech head, animal lover, or anyone with a healthy desire to learn while being entertained at the same time!

After a couple overhauls in the early 2002 and 2003 gave The Science Channel a newer, more up to date line-up of TV shows. In late December 2007, The Science Channel went through a complete branding overhaul that lead to today’s familiar white and orange element box logo, as well as newer program line ups and the launch of international sister channels throughout Europe, South East Asia, and Australia. It’s also a great benefit that since 2007, the Science Channel HD version has brought high definition to satellite TV viewers everywhere. Both the Science Channel and Science Cannel HD are simulcast on DirecTV channel 284.

Science Channel has quite a few great shows that are a must see. “Beyond Tomorrow”, which started in 2005, showcases different scientific and technological innovations and breakthroughs. A wide range of topics keeps this show interesting for all. The series “Perfect Disaster”, a disastrous what-if look into extreme disaster scenerios acting themselves out in major cities, is another good example of Science TVs innovation in television programming.

The shows mentioned above are just the tip of the science iceberg; shows like “How Do They Do It?”, “Extreme Machines”, “Survivorman”, and “Raging Planet” are just a few more reasons why Science Channel is entertainment worth checking out.

Enjoy VIP Superbowl XLIII Access with Direct TV

Watching Superbowl XLIII as a Direct TV subscriber is like having a VIP pass for full access to the NFL's biggest event. Festivities begin well before kick-off and they're jam-packed with celebrities, comedy, musical performances and sports expert's interviews. Coaches and winners from Superbowls of the past will be making predictions about the current Superbowl game on Sunday, February 1, 2009.

Tune in for an exclusive "subscribers only" event the night before the Big Game, consider it a sort of Pre-SuperBowl Warm Up on Direct TV. It's the Third Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl hosted by Spike TV (which automatically indicates outrageous fun), and it will feature a flag football game where some of the top names in Hollywood team up with some of the biggest stars of the NFL. This all takes place January 31 in St. Petersburg, Fl.

As a subscriber to Direct TV packages, you'll feel just like you're there and part of the action but with your VIP pass status, you won't have to deal with the headache of transportation from Tampa Bay to St. Pete! The exclusive offer means no parking nightmares, warm beer and cold hotdogs, or nose-bleed seats you paid way too much for. Just the solid comfort of your home, your friends, your home grill, and a front row seat for all of the NFL's biggest action of the year.

The line-up for this year's 3rd Annual Beach Bowl is still sealed but rumors have started that the Playboy channel is involved, which should guarantee the flag football game will be more interesting than ever this year! The NFL Superbowl Package brought to you by Direct TV is like a great big celebration wrap-up party for the end of the NFL Sunday Ticket season. Sports fans that have enjoyed watching their favorite teams all season long can gather all of the excitement from every game this year and channel it into this last "hurrah" in Tampa Bay, FL as the Cardinals take on the Steelers, for Superbowl XLIII.

Check out the great Direct TV deals available now so you can be ready for the big game!