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Monday, July 17, 2006
NBC to air “Project Runway” Tonight at 8
NBC to air “Project Runway” Tonight (Jul. 17) at 8 p. m.
NBC has decided to air two episodes of its hit “Project Runway” tonight and next Monday at 8:00 p.m. NBC did the same thing back in the early days of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,â€? as a way to expose more viewers to their BravoTV line-up.
So, if you’ve missed this reality TV hit because you don’t get cable, tonight is your night!
This is a great first episode as we get a glimpse of what to expect for the rest of the season. NBC to air “Project Runway” Tonight (Jul. 17) at 8 p. m.
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Who Wants to be a Superhero?
Stan Lee, creator of some of the most recognized comic book heroes, is looking to make the winner of “Who Wants to be a Superhero?” America’s next superhero.
The SciFi channel is getting into the reality TV game with its entry “Who Wants to be a Superhero?” The series premieres Thursday, July 27 9 E. T.
Eleven contestants are vying for the chance to have their alter-ego superhero character appear in a comic book series created by Stan Lee.
While I have no idea how this series will be to watch, reading through the website, I laughed outloud. The website is filled with fun photos, videos, game, bboard and extras about the show.
Episode one: “WEEK ONE: A spy in our superheroes’ midst secretly records their interactions, to help Stan Lee deduce which of them might have less-than-noble motives. Then, after the heroes move into their new secret lair, they face their first challenge — and learn the hard way that not all tests are what they appear to be….”
Contestants include: Lemuria
Tonatzin Mondragon Artist, sculptor Age: 30
Super Powers Shoots laser-beams and fireballs; levitates; drains energy from people, animals and plants; hurls orbs of solar energy.
Vulnerability Darkness and the night.
Fighting for …the global balance of power.
Catch Phrase “Hello, Sunshine!”
Matthew Atherton Software Engineer Age: 34
Superpowers Absorbs powers and abilities from video games that he plays; generates a feedback field that disrupts electronics within 15 feet; computer genius.
Vulnerability Power lines give him headaches; microwaves give him nausea.
Fighting for …justice and fair play.
Catch Phrase “Okay, lecture’s over — time for some Feedback!”
Fat Momma
Nell Wilson Online Sales Specialist; single mother Age: 42
Superpowers Can grow to five times her normal size when she gets angry.
Vulnerability Needs doughnuts to fuel her super-powers. Diet foods weaken her and shrink her to five inches in height.
Fighting for …the children.
Catch Phrase “Saving the world, one doughnut at a time!”
Nitro G
Darren Passarello Student, Filmmaker Age: 19
Superpowers Super strength; super speed; flight; manipulates energy
Vulnerability His power depends upon adrenaline; when his adrenaline level falls, he loses his powers.
Fighting For …an end to pain and suffering in the world.
Steel Chambers Bodyguard Age: 35
Superpowers Densest bone structure of any human; mind-blowing “death punch”; wields an arsenal of high-tech weapons.
Vulnerability Five year life-span — he’s a living time bomb. Also fears flying.
Fighting For …the fun of it.
Catch Phrase “Always outnumbered; never outgunned.”
Monkey Woman
Mary Votava Investor Age: 28
Superpowers High-tech weapons and gadgets disguised as bananas.
Vulnerability Weakened by the sound of music boxes and calliope organs.
Fighting For …the defense of children and a chance to find her mother.
Major Victory
Chris Watters Disc Jockey Age: 38
Superpowers Can levitate and is never knocked down; super-strength; can jump 375 feet straight up; can go 25 minutes without air; super-acute vision; can manipulate sound waves to create noises or throw his voice.
Vulnerability Deaf in left ear. Lactose intolerant.
Fighting For …the benefit of all mankind.
Catch Phrase “Be a winner, not a weiner!”
Cell Phone Girl
Chelsea Weld Interior Designer Age: 22
Superpowers Teleport from one active cell phone to another; eyes can take digital photos; download any information available on a computer (i.e., learn Japanese on the fly); use cell-phone waves to move physical objects; fires beams from her cell phone.
Vulnerability Areas with no cell-phone service (i.e., valleys, tunnels); must recharge daily.
Fighting for …the safety and fashion-consciousness of all mankind.
Catch Phrase “Listen to this!”
TY Veculus
E. Quincy Sloan Fireman Captain Age: 34
Superpowers Super-strength; super-speed; fire resistance; always detects lies because he can only hear the truth.
Vulnerability
If he acts against his integrity, his powers falter. He must beware of beauty, because it blinds him to evil.
Fighting For …the protection of all people everywhere.
Catch Phrase “Good night!”
Creature Tonya Kay Automobile Mechanic Age: 25
Superpowers Can heal others with fruit and raw foods; shoots fire-beams; wields a magical bullwhip; throws knives with unerring precision.
Vulnerability Losing her hair saps her strength. Sucker for gumballs.
Fighting For …justice and good health for humanity.
Catch Phrase “Why not!?”
Levity Tobias Trost Toy designer, animator Age: 32
Superpowers Controls air molecules; creates force fields; shoots blasts of air that can penetrate concrete.
Vulnerability Lack of air; his powers do not work in a vacuum.
Fighting for …minorities and people who are “different.”
Catch Phrase Doesn’t think he needs one.
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