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Three new casting calls

2010-01-09T14:09:00.000-08:00

SpoilerTV has posted three new casting calls for recurring characters. From the descriptions, these could refer to the same characters as the casting calls posted the other day.

[MICHAEL KNOX] Male... 30-40. Tall. Irish-American born and raised in Hells Kitchen. Former Westies gang member. Attractive and cunning. Ex-Navy with skills. Well-traveled. Well-connected. Super intellect. Morally ambiguous. Recurring Guest Star.

[ROGER BROWN] Male. Late 30s - Mid 40s... Tall. Blue collar. Works with his hands. Recovering alcoholic whose sobriety is threatened as his life is upended by the arrival of the Vs. Recurring Guest Star. Two Episodes (104, 105) possibly more.

[DR. JANET LANE] Late 20s/30's... OB/GYN. Intelligent. Straight forward manner. Strong moral center but willing to break the law for what she believes in. Recurring Guest Star. Ep#104 possibly more.

From: SpoilerTV

V casting two new recurring characters

2010-01-07T16:49:00.000-08:00

SpoilerTV has posted a casting call for two new recurring characters on V. Here it is:

[HOBBS] Male... 30s. 40s. He has an enduring strength and intelligence. A mercenary .. He will join the resistance but does not have an allegiance to any particular group. A weapons expert and a bomb maker. A lower middle class upbringing. He is a soldier not an officer but has a keen intelligence and is very resourceful. Recurring Guest Star 7 of 8 Episodes.

[ERICA'S (ELIZABETH MITCHELL) EX-HUSBAND] Male... Late 30s - Mid 40s. A recovering alcoholic. He is tall and has a strength and maturity to him ... a deep soft nature. He is not a cop or a solider(sptv050769). Perhaps a carpenter. He is very much a man. Recurring Guest Star. Two Episodes (104,. 105) possibly more.

[DR. LEAH PEARLMAN] Mid to late 20s... A medical doctor. Leah is a "V" who is a member of the Fifth Column. She does not work on the ship but was sent to help "Vs" undercover should they need medical attention. Recurring Guest Star. Ep#104 possibly more.

Source: SpoilerTV

Natalie Chaidez and John Wirth join V staff

2009-12-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

Writers Natalie Chaidez and John Wirth, who previously worked on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, have joined the staff of V. The two were responsible for some of the best episodes of the good old Terminator, including "The Turk," "Queen's Gambit," "Earthlings Welcome Here," and "Complications."

More details about their roles on V below, from Airlock Alpha:

John Wirth and Natalie Chaidez are the newest additions to the "V" staff, making the move from "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" where Wirth was an executive producer and Chaidez was a co-executive producer. An ABC spokesman has confirmed that Chaidez will become a co-executive producer of "V" while Wirth will serve as a consulting producer.

Sources say the two are expected to be a huge boost to the show's writing team, and signal what could be continued confidence in the long-term vitality of "V" by ABC.

Wirth and Chaidez do bring impressive resumes to the table. Chaidez wrote four episodes of "Sarah Connor," which was canceled by Fox last season. She also was a co-executive producer for NBC's "Heroes" in 2006 and 2007 writing the episodes "Better Halves" and "The Fix." Other shows she worked on include "Judging Amy" and "New York Undercover."

Wirth has been a key part of several popular shows over his career including "Sarah Connor," "Ghost Whisperer," "Nash Bridges" "Picket Fences" and "The District." He wrote four episodes of "Sarah Connor," including the popular episode "The Turk."

ABC confirms episode orders for V and Flash Forward

2009-12-09T13:24:00.000-08:00

ABC has issued a press release, saying that they have ordered 12 total hours of V this season. This is one episode less than originally reported. The also cut the episode order for Flash Forward by an hour, to 24 total episodes.

V will return with the remaining eight episodes on March 30, 2010.

From the press release:

ABC has locked in its scripted commitments for the 2009-10 season.

The news, which was confirmed to the site exclusively by network and studio sources, includes some adjustments to its previously indicated episode orders.

Newcomers "V" and "FlashForward" are set to film 12 and 24 total hours, respectively, both one episode shy of numbers reported earlier this fall. Come 2010 then the Alphabet will have eight new episodes of "V" (returning March 30) while "FlashForward" (returning March 4) will offer up 14 fresh installments.

At midseason, seven episodes of "The Deep End" and "Romantically Challenged" as well as eight hours of "Happy Town" are on tap.

As for its returning slate, "Grey's Anatomy" is set to film 24 episodes while "Desperate Housewives" and "Private Practice"* are booked for 23 hours.

The rest of its lineup - including "Castle," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Cougar Town," "Ugly Betty" and "Brothers & Sisters" - currently have the standard full seasons of 22 episodes.

Rounding out the bunch then are "Lost" and "The Forgotten" with 18 episodes each and "Scrubs" and "Better Off Ted" with 13 episodes apiece.

Sources however were quick to note that the option still exists to order additional episodes of several of the aforementioned series.

V will return on March 30, 2010

2009-12-04T05:52:00.000-08:00

Hollywood Reporter writes:

Some ABC viewers just had a flashback.

The network ran a promo at the end of Thursday's "FlashForward" letting viewers know the show would return in March -- March 4, to be exact. It's similar to the announcement made at the end of "V," saying the show would return that same month. But while the "V" message met with relief (it's coming back!), the "FlashForward" push is being met with dismay (that long?), especially since fans expected the show to continue in January.

ABC wants to get the show out of the way of the Winter Olympics and air the show straight through without repeats. The network also is setting a firm date for the return of "V" -- March 30.

5 clips from V 1x04, "It's Only the Beginning"

2009-11-24T15:03:00.000-08:00

Here are five clips from the V fall finale, "It's Only the Beginning," which airs tonight at 8 on ABC:

Interviews with Morena Baccarin and Morris Chestnut

2009-11-24T14:51:00.000-08:00

TV Guide talked to Morena Baccarin and Morris Chestnut before this evening's episode, the last one to air until March. Here are the interviews:

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New official V podcast

2009-11-24T14:47:00.000-08:00

ABC has put up a new V podcast. It has brief interviews with Elizabeth Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Laura Vandervoort and Scott Wolf at the V photoshoot and provides some insight into the show's production design. It also has an exclusive sneak peek into the fall finale, "It's Only the Beginning."

New interview: Joel Gretsch

2009-11-24T14:36:00.000-08:00

Fancast has a new interview with Joel Gretsch, who plays Father Jack. Here is a part of it:

Erica, Georgie, Ryan and Father Jack – these are the four people that are going to save the world?
What a resistance team, huh? Hey, it’s a start. But we have a lot to do, that’s for sure.

Is Ryan quick to reveal his true V self, or does he tuck that information away for a later time?
We ended the last episode sitting around and talking, and that’s where we pick it up. But yeah, there is a lot to deal with – and thank goodness everyone is coming with different kinds of information. Ryan brings a lot to the table.

Father Jack has proven to be a bit of an action-hero priest. Why is he so vested in this cause?
What I love about Father Jack is that he has strong beliefs, and right from the get go he has been questioning of the V’s. He feels like he is protecting a lot – not just peoples’ relationships to God, but also we see now their lives. So the stakes are high.

Might he have some unique resources to tap into as the series goes on?
Absolutely. The one thing you get wind of tonight is Father Jack’s past, and it’s more complex than what meets the eye. Before he showed up at this congregation, he had a past that will be informative to where he’s going.

In the real world, has the Catholic Church ever expressed a stance on extraterrestrial life?
I don’t know. What do you think?

Read the rest of the interview at Fancast.com.

More previews for "It's Only the Beginning"

2009-11-21T13:40:00.000-08:00

A couple of new promos showed up on YouTube earlier today:

And here is one from SpoilerTV:

Longer teaser for V 1x04

2009-11-20T12:12:00.000-08:00

Here is a longer teaser for next week's episode:

Teaser for episode 1x04, "It's Only the Beginning"

2009-11-19T13:20:00.000-08:00

Here is a preview for next week's episode, "It's Only the Beginning:"

V 1x03, "A Bright New Day" - nine previews

2009-11-16T06:20:00.000-08:00

Here are nine previews for episode 1x03, "A Bright New Day:"

#1 - You Helped Make This Day Happen

#2 - Do You Have Company

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

V 1x03, "A Bright New Day," airs tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17, at 8 p.m. on ABC.

TV Addict interviews Morena Baccarin

2009-11-10T14:52:00.000-08:00

The TV Addict posted a new interview with Morena Baccarin. Here are a few snippets:

Bluntly, is Anna a “good” V or a “bad” V?
Morena Baccarin: Maybe she’s a little bit of both, I suppose it depends on who you ask.

Do you, as the actress playing her, have a definitive answer to that question?
I sort of know the answer but to be honest I feel like what I know can change. Especially when the producers may be telling me something only to have other plans for me later on. They are a very wily bunch and really only tell us what we need to know.

The premiere gave us a quick glimpse of what’s underneath the V’s skin exterior, will we ever see the full V?
You will see a little bit more, but I don’t think we want to do a whole reveal just yet.

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask you about the big news from last week that had ABC and Warner Bros. replacing original showrunner Scott Peters with Scott Rosenbaum. Were you surprised by the move?
We [the actors] have been aware of some of the creative changes Warner Bros. and ABC wanted to see made, but it’s weird to have all the changes happen as we’re working. Truthfully, I don’t really know the politics of it all. But what I do know is that we’re all trying to make the best show and whatever changes are made are for the best.

For the full interview, go here.

V nominated for People's Choice Award for best New TV Drama

2009-11-10T14:45:00.000-08:00

People's Choice has revealed the final list of nominees for this year's awards. V is nominated in the New TV Drama category, along with The Good Wife, The Vampire Diaries, Eastwick, FlashForward, Mercy, The Forgotten, Melrose Place, Three Rivers and NCIS: Los Angeles.

You can vote for the show at the PCA site.

Official podcast with Scott Wolf, plus new promo

2009-11-10T14:38:00.000-08:00

ABC has launched an official V podcast. Here is the first one:

And here is another new promo:

New interviews with Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Wolf and Morena Baccarin

2009-11-10T14:32:00.000-08:00

Several new interviews with the V cast -

With Scott Wolf and Morena Baccarin:

Another one with Morena:

And Elizabeth Mitchell on Jimmy Kimmel:

V 1x04, "It's Only the Beginning" - press release

2009-11-10T14:23:00.000-08:00

From ABC:

ERICA LOOKS TO UNCOVER A BIOLOGICAL THREAT FROM THE VISITORS, ANNA BEFRIENDS A SPECIAL GUEST INSIDE THE MOTHERSHIP AND CHAD DOES AN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON THE V HEALING CENTERS, ON THE NOVEMBER CLIFFHANGER OF ABC'S "V"

"It's Only the Beginning" -- Erica works with newly-formed allies to uncover a biological threat they suspect the Visitors have been plotting. Aboard the Mothership, Anna meets with a special guest while managing the investigation into the murder of a V. And Chad does a segment on the V Healing Centers, demonstrating their amazing medical abilities, but then finds himself conflicted by some of his findings, on the riveting cliffhanger of "V," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET), on ABC. The series will return with new episodes in March 2010.

"V" stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.

Guest cast: Ryan Kennedy as David, Craig Fraser as Peter Combs, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie, and Mark Hildreth as Joshua.

"It's Only the Beginning" was written by Cameron Litvack & Angela Russo Otstot and directed by Yves Simoneau.

Interview with Morena Baccarin

2009-11-10T05:50:00.000-08:00

TV Guide has a new interview with Morena Baccarin here. A few snippets below.

TVGuide.com: What is the Visitors' ultimate goal?
Baccarin: You'll have to watch to see, but by Episode 4 you get a very good idea that we're not what we're all cracked up to be. There's more to it than we're saying. We are here for more than just a short while, and we're here for additional reasons than just water and minerals.

TVGuide.com: Are there any good qualities in the Visitors?
Baccarin: Yes, absolutely. Anna is very loyal to her people; that's a good quality. I think there are Vs that have been living among humanity, so they take on some human qualities. There are parts of Anna that, depending on who you ask, can be seen as good.

TVGuide.com: When do we get to see an unmasking?
Baccarin: It's throughout the series in different people. I don't have a big peel-off-my-face moment, but I've been told that there may be some effects in that direction.

TVGuide.com: The Ambassador program feels like an homage to Hitler Youth. How does that develop?
Baccarin: It grows quite a bit actually. It's very smart of the Vs to invest in the youth of the world. One of their plans is to get the young people really excited about the Vs, so they can influence other people. As the generations change, they will be present. It definitely gets out there a lot.

TVGuide.com: What precarious positions is Anna going to put Chad in?
Baccarin: It's going to get really interesting because he's very ambitious, and he really wants to succeed at what he does. By the end of the four episodes, he's going to find himself in a real decision spot of not knowing which way to go, and maybe their relationship will progress into something else. The power shifts back and forth a bit, so he doesn't just fold like a cheap suit [again].

TVGuide.com: What can we look forward to in future episodes?
Baccarin: We get to see more about how the Vs live. There are more hints at how they do certain things and there's some really great plot twists. [There are] characters' worlds that collide that you wouldn't expect.

Promotional pics for 1x04, "It's Only the Beginning"

2009-11-07T11:38:00.000-08:00

Here are the promotional stills from episode 1x04, "It's Only the Beginning:"

Promotional pictures for episode 1x03, "A Bright New Day"

2009-11-07T11:23:00.000-08:00

ABC has released promotional pictures for episode 3, "A Bright New Day."

V 1x02 "There Is No Normal Anymore" - 5 sneak peeks

2009-11-06T02:38:00.000-08:00

TVOvermind has posted five clips from the second episode (embedded below). They also have a bunch of promotional stills here.

V premiere ratings - #1 new show this season

2009-11-04T09:58:00.000-08:00

V premiered with a 5.0 rating for adults (18-42) and averaged 13.9 million viewers.

From ABC's press release:

Opposite stiff established original competition in Tuesday's 8 o'clock hour, including CBS' top-rated NCIS, NBC's Biggest Loser and Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, ABC's V opened a strong #1 in Adults 18-49, soaring to the top of its slot and leading second-place CBS' NCIS by 19% (5.0/13 vs. 4.2/11).

In fact despite its early time period with lower overall viewing levels and with no network lead-in, self-starter V stood as Tuesday's #1 TV program overall in the key young adult sales demo and as the season's highest-rated new series debut this TV Season. In a good sign for future viewing the new ABC drama generated tune-in throughout its premiere, growing in both Total Viewers (13.8 million to 14.1 million) and Adults 18-49 (4.9/13 to 5.1/13) from its first half-hour to its second half-hour.

V marked ABC's strongest performance in the time period among Adults 18-49 in 3 years (any programming) since 11/14/06.

Topping CBS' spinoff NCIS: LA series debut in September by 14% (5.0/13 vs. 4.4/11 - which had the added advantage of airing out of the season opener of NCIS), V qualifies as the top-rated Tuesday night fall series debut among Adults 18-49 on any network since 2005 and ABC's highest since 2003 since 9/20/05 and since 9/23/03, respectively.

V opened with the highest Adult 18-49 rating for a regular 8pm drama debut (any net/any night) since ABC's Lost on 9/22/04.

Teaser for episode 1x02, "There Is No Normal Anymore"

2009-11-04T09:49:00.000-08:00

The promo for episode 1X02, "There Is No Normal Anymore," from VisitorSite.net:

New V promotional posters

2009-11-04T09:37:00.000-08:00

These showed up online in the last couple of days (click to enlarge):

New interview with Morena Baccarin, Elizabeth Mitchell and Joel Gretsch

2009-11-03T12:34:00.000-08:00

SciFi Wire talked to Morena Baccarin, Elizabeth Mitchell and Joel Gretch recently. Here is the video:

Jeffrey Bell leaves "V," Scott Rosenbaum takes over as showrunner

2009-11-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

The Wrap writes that "V" writer and executive producer Jeffrey Bell has left the show and that showrunner Scott Peters has been replaced by Scott Rosenbaum last Thursday.

Peters will retain an executive producer credit on "V" and is still on staff at the show as of Tuesday morning. But Rosenbaum, an executive producer on "Chuck" (and "The Shield"), will now be at the helm.

"V" premieres this evening at 8/7c on ABC.

V pilot - behind the scenes video, cast interviews and a sneak peek

2009-11-02T14:47:00.000-08:00

MovieWeb has a behind the scenes look at the V pilot and several interviews.

V Pilot B-roll:

Jeffrey Bell, writer and executive producer:

Steve Pearlman, executive producer:

Scott Peters, writer and executive producer:

Logan Huffman:

Lourdes Benedicto:

Laura Vandervoort:

Joel Gretsch:

Morena Baccarin:

Scott Wolf:

Morris Chestnut:

Elizabeth Mitchell:

And from SpoilerTV has a sneak peek here.

More teasers for the V pilot

2009-11-02T13:39:00.000-08:00

A music video and a number of new teasers for V 1x01, "Pilot," have appeared online in the last couple of days on TheHousewives000's YouTube Channel. Here are some of them:

Press release for V episode 1x03, A Bright New Day

2009-11-02T13:29:00.000-08:00

AS 100 DIPLOMATIC VISAS ARE BEING ISSUED TO THE NEW VISITORS -- ANNA AS THE 1ST -- ERICA STARTS TRACKING A DEATH THREAT WHILE PAIRED WITH A V OFFICER, ON ABC'S "V"

"A Bright New Day" -- Chad reports from the Peace Ambassador Center as 100 diplomatic visas are being issued to the first wave of American Visitors, with Anna getting the 1st, but not everyone agrees with the decision. Meanwhile Erica has started tracking a death threat while paired with a V officer, as she actually has to protect the Vs, and Ryan starts reaching out to his old friends to build up opposition forces and help fight-off the Vs, on "V," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on ABC.

"V" stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna, and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.

Guest cast: Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Michael Filipowich as Cyrus, Tyler McClendon as Steven, Michelle Harrison as Mrs. Falkner, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Jesse Wheeler as Brandon, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie, Roark Critchlow as Paul Kendrick, Britt Irvin as Haley.

"A Bright New Day" was written by Diego Gutierrez & Christine Roum and directed by Fred Toye.

The first eight minutes of the V pilot

2009-11-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

ABC has released the first eight minutes of the V pilot, which airs tomorrow, Nov. 3 at 8/7c on ABC.

V 1x02 There Is No Normal Anymore - synopsis and promotional photos

2009-10-23T06:28:00.000-07:00

SpoilerTV has the synopsis and photos from episode 1x02, "There Is No Normal Anymore."

Synopsis:

V - "There Is No Normal Anymore" -- Erica and Father Jack, having quickly determined they're both against the arrival of the Visitors, suddenly find themselves being tracked by a "Seeker" from the V's. Meanwhile Chad, thinking he blew it for 80 million viewers with his exclusive first interview with Anna, looks to pick himself up and so becomes more investigative in his next newscast; and Dale Maddoxs (Alan Tudyk) wife and law enforcement begin questioning Erica about his whereabouts, on "V," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on ABC. (ABC/JEFF PETRY) ROARK CRITCHLOW

The pictures are here.

V to premiere at London MCM Expo on October 24

2009-10-20T05:28:00.000-07:00

V will get an early screening in the UK this weekend, a week before its premiere airs in the US.

From NBC Universal's press release:

An alien invasion awaits visitors to this month’s London MCM Expo as the SCI FI channel unveils the eagerly awaited 2009 re-imagining of cult-classic V for the first time in the UK - a week ahead of its US launch.

The highly-anticipated, visually stunning series launches in the UK on the channel next year but fans will be able to get an exclusive sneak peek at the first ten minutes of the pilot episode, which sees the Visitors – or Vs – arrive on Earth to promote a message of peace.

Simultaneously appearing over every major city in the world, the Vs soon build up a devoted following as they offer to share advanced technology. A handful of cynics, however, believe the Vs may actually hide a more malevolent agenda.

V stars Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Scott Wolf (Party of Five), Morris Chestnut (Boyz in the Hood), Joel Gretsch (The 4400), Lourdes Benedicto (24), Logan Huffman (America), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville) and Morena Baccarin (Firefly).

“V is one of the most highly anticipated series of the year – and we can’t think of a better place to showcase it and whet fans’ appetites then at MCM Expo – where we know it’s going to go down an absolute storm,” said SCI FI’s James Newton, Head of Channels, Universal Networks International.

“Like millions of other people I watched the original V and can’t forget those jaw-dropping moments which managed to chill a generation. Who can’t forget the rat eating scene or the lizard-tongued baby?

“Audiences will be left equally gripped by this brand new series and anyone seeing our exclusive preview at the convention will be on tenterhooks until the full season launch on SCI FI next year,” added James, who will be introducing the preview and hosting panel discussions across the weekend.

The V exclusive will be airing at 12.15pm on Saturday 24th October and 1pm on Sunday 25th October at MCM Expo, being held at ExCel in London’s Docklands.

And here is a new teaser:

V skywriting campaign - press release

2009-10-19T12:20:00.000-07:00

More details about the skywriting campaign that starts this Friday:

SKY-WRITING CAMPAIGN PAVES WAY FOR "V"

THEY ARRIVE AND LEAVE THEIR MARK IN THE SKY

From October 23 Through November 3, Look Up at the Sky Near Select Landmarks to Observe The Visitors Leaving Their Mark

Beginning October 23 through November 3, the Visitors from "V" will mark the sky with their distinctive red "V" over several U.S. landmarks in different cities in preparation for their highly anticipated arrival to ABC on NOVEMBER 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). The sky-written image will be visible multiple times during the day above and around the cities below at the times listed:

"V" skywriting dates and locations (subject to change due to weather):

Date/Time Location
October 23 -- 9:00 a.m. Boston, MA
October 23 -- 9:00 a.m. Minneapolis, MN
October 24 -- 9:00 a.m. San Francisco, CA
October 24 -- 9:00 a.m. Seattle, WA
October 24 -- 9:00 a.m. Orlando, FL
October 25 -- 9:00 a.m. Chicago, IL
October 25 -- 12:00 p.m. Hollywood, CA
October 25 -- 9:30 a.m. New York, NY
October 25 -- 2:15 p.m. Philadelphia, PA
October 26 -- 12:00 p.m. Tempe, AZ
October 26 -- 9:00 a.m. Atlanta, GA
October 27 -- 12:00 p.m. Dallas, TX
October 28 -- 4:15 p.m. Austin, TX
October 28 -- 9:00 a.m. Las Vegas, NV
October 31 -- 12:00 p.m. Hollywood, CA
October 31 -- 12:10 p.m. Hollywood, CA
October 31 -- 12:20 p.m. Los Angeles, CA
October 31 -- 12:00 p.m. Santa Monica, CA
October 31 -- 9:00 a.m. New York, NY
October 31 -- 9:15 a.m. New York, NY
October 31 -- 9:30 a.m. New York, NY
October 31 New York, NY (throughout the morning)
November 3 -- 12:00p.m. Hollywood, CA
November 3 -- 12:10 p.m. Hollywood, CA
November 3 -- 12:20 p.m. Los Angeles, CA
November 3 -- 12:00 p.m. Santa Monica, CA

About "V"

"V" PREMIERES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) -- "V" is a re-imagining of the 1980s' miniseries about the world's first encounter with an alien race. With huge spaceships simultaneously appearing over 29 cities around the world, the Visitors (or Vs) seem to promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the Vs quickly build a following that may be overlooking a more malevolent agenda.

"V" stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna, and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.

"V" is produced by The Scott Peters Company and HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television. Scott Peters (who wrote the pilot), Jeffrey Bell, Steve Pearlman and Jace Hall are executive producers. The pilot was directed by Yves Simoneau. "V" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's HDTV format, with 5.1 channel sound and Spanish subtitles. A TV Parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

For more information on "V," please visit ABC.com.

Source: The Futon Critic

New V promo with new footage

2009-10-19T05:45:00.000-07:00

Vs to hit 26 U.S. landmarks

2009-10-19T03:22:00.000-07:00

With V premiering in a little more than two weeks, ABC will be bringing out the big guns to promote the show.

Starting Friday, skywriters will create giant Vs across the sky at 26 U.S. landmarks.

The network is mum on where and when the Vs will strike, but such places as the Statue of Liberty and the Capitol Records building are under consideration. The skywriting will be done multiple times a day at each site until the series launch at 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

Source: THR via SpoilerTV

V - new teaser

2009-10-18T04:27:00.000-07:00

A new teaser showed up on YouTube yesterday:

Also, SpoilerTV writes that episode 1x02 will be called "There Is No Normal Anymore."

New V promo art

2009-10-13T12:14:00.000-07:00

ABC has released new promo artwork for V, a poster featuring Morena Baccarin with words across her face saying "We are of peace. Always." The show premieres on Tuesday, November 3 at 8/7c on ABC.

V series premiere press release

2009-10-12T13:35:00.000-07:00

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SERIES PREMIERE OF "V" ARRIVES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 ON ABC

Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Wolf, Morena Baccarin, Morris Chestnut, Joel Gretsch Among Stars

"V" is a re-imagining of the 1980s' miniseries about the world's first encounter with an alien race. With huge spaceships simultaneously appearing over 29 cities around the world, the Visitors (or Vs) seem to promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the V's quickly build a following that may be overlooking a more malevolent agenda. The premiere of "V," from Warner Bros. Television, airs TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on ABC.

In the premiere episode, "Pilot," an image of Anna (Morena Baccarin), the leader of the Vs, is projected worldwide as she speaks about everyone joining together and no longer being divided by country or separated by fear. She wants us all to unite, and is counting on a very important component of human nature -- devotion. At first considered a threat, the Vs quickly become a fascination and a link to things that lay just beyond our reach. For Tyler (Logan Huffman), a teenaged boy, the Vs are his ticket to being a part of something big and something that offers hope. To Chad (Scott Wolf), an egotistical news anchor who wants to further his career, his exclusive interview with Anna begins his desire to dominate the airwaves. Father Jack (Joel Gretsch), a priest with questioning faith, is hesitant to believe in the Visitors' righteousness and goes outside of the church in search of the truth. There are other dissidents who believe the Visitors aren't who they say they are, including Ryan (Morris Chestnut), who is faced with a life-altering decision when the Vs show up. And to FBI Counter Terrorist Agent Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell), who discovers, while investigating a terrorist cell, what lurks beneath the alarmingly human exterior of the Visitors, resisting this new world has never been more important -- and never has there been more at stake. This truly is the dawning of a new day.

"V" stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna, and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.

Guest starring in "Pilot" are Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox, Jesse Wheeler as Brandon, Britt Irvin as Haley Gordon, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Scott Hylands as Father Travis and Stefan Arngrim as Roy.

From: ABC