Episode 2: The years over Smallville

Opening theme: Witch Hunter Robin Opening theme - "Shell" by Bana

Show notes:

As promised Kira was here with us and gave us a special commentary on Death Note.

Day Break was showed instead of Lost because of Lost's Winter Break. Unfortunatly it was cancelled, but you can take a look at it (broadcast on ABC):

"Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day, accused of killing Asst. DA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one believes him. When he realizes that he has been framed, he tries to run away but has to stop when he learns that his loved ones are also in danger. But one morning, he wakes up and relives the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle, solve the mystery and have a normal life, he must find out who framed him."
http://www.tv.com/day-break/show/58017/summary.html

Show Me the Money was another show that was cancelled. It is a gameshow hosted by none other than William Shatner (Captain Kirk from Star Trek) (broadcast on ABC):

"In Show Me the Money, contestants must answer a minimum of six trivia questions. After each answer, the contestant must choose from among thirteen stunning dancers on stage, each of whom holds a scroll with a dollar figure to be added or subtracted -- for correct or incorrect answers -- to the contestant's total."
http://abc.go.com/primetime/showmethemoney/about.html

George Takei (Lieutenant Sulu from Star Trek) will make an appearance on Heroes. He will be portraying Hiro's father.:
http://www.syfyportal.com/news.php?id=2986

Survivor: Cook Islands concluded on December 17th with Yul Kwon emerging as the ultimate survivor. Next season will take place in the Fiji Islands. (broadcast on CBS):
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor13/

Drawn Together, the supposedly animated "reality" TV show.:

"In the first animated reality show, eight characters from vastly different reaches of the cartoon universe agree to live in a house and have their lives taped. From a washed-up movie reel heartthrob to a homicidal Japanese trading card character, these housemates have nothing in common but a love of drinking and hot tub make-outs. Will the housemates rise above their many differences and come together as a family? No -- but it's fun to watch them sort-of try!"
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/drawn_together/index.jhtml

Black Cat,Fate/Stay Night, and Hellsing Ultimate DVD 1's are out.

Anime Boston is hosting it's first formal ball called the Cherry Blossom Ball. Anime Boston will take place in April.:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-24/anime-boston-to-host-formal-ball

One Piece will not be shown on American TV anymore (namely Fox Box and Cartoon Network's Toonami).

Those who have seen The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya should check this out.:
http://www.asosbrigade.com/

Naruto fillers will end on Febuary 15th. The show will be renamed to Naruto: Shippuden (Hurricane Chronicles) and will take place 3 years later from the current time period.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_of_Naruto:_Shippuden

Kira gives his two cents on Death Note, review and opinions. Who is smarter Kira or L? Your thoughts?

The RightStuf Twelve Days of Christmas (old news, but what the hell. still lots of good deals there).:
http://www.rightstuf.com/

Sven gives his review on Smallville. He also gives us a little background on comics and Superman in general. Sven's final rating is a solid "Steal it from a Friend".:
http://www.tv.com/smallville/show/1718/summary.html

Daisuke gives the Anime Year in Review. Rankings are #3 Fate/Stay Night (Given a "Steal it from a Friend"), #2 Ouran High School Host Club (Given a "Watch it no matter what"), #1 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Given a low "Steal it from a friend"). Little tidbits on each anime why they were popular.

Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.

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