NBC Launching Direct Download

Missed Chuck on Monday? Don’t want to stream it on NBC’s website? You’re about to get more options! Beginning in October, NBC will launch NBC Direct, a service that will offer its shows as free, ad-supported downloads. The downloads will come with standard “chapter pre-roll” ads, such as we see when watching streaming video on the network’s website. Future plans ... Read More »

Variety Reviews ‘Chuck’

From Variety: The concept is as old as Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” — ordinary guy sucked into fantastic web of intrigue — and has been updated as recently as UPN’s short-lived “Jake 2.0,” where a nerd also found himself suddenly tech-enhanced. Banish the inevitable comparisons, however, and “Chuck” possesses modest charm, impressive stunt work and another mildly appealing reluctant hero. ... Read More »

SPOILERS: Episode 1.2

We’ve just added a few more spoilers for Chuck Episode 1.2, “Chuck vs. the Helicopter”. Visit the spoiler page at your own risk! Read More »

BuzzSugar’s Interview with Josh Schwartz

BuzzSugar has a new interview with Chuck creator Josh Schwartz about Chuck, Gossip Girl and The O.C. Here’s an excerpt: Where did “Chuck” come from? Chris Fedak, whom I co-created the show with, we went to film school together at USC. He pitched me the concept, the idea of an average guy getting secrets downloaded into his brain. I thought ... Read More »

SPOILERS: Episode 1.3

We’ve added the official NBC synopsis for Episode 1.3, “Chuck vs. the Tango”, to the Spoiler page. Minor spoilers. Read More »

‘Chuck’ Is On the Air!

Business Wire just released this announcement: Radio Programmers and Listeners to Create a Journey Through Music That Complements Innovative Creative for Launch of “Journeyman” BURBANK, Calif. & SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The NBC Agency and Clear Channel Radio (NYSE:CCU) today announced unique, national radio campaigns for NBC’s fall programming lineup. Today, on-air and online promotions begin on select Clear Channel Radio stations ... Read More »

PHOTOS: Episodes 1.2 & 1.3 Promotional Stills

NBC has released additional photos for Chuck Episode 1.2, plus our first look at Episode 1.3. Warning: there are some spoilers in the photos! Previews below, full set in the Gallery.     Read More »

Kristin Hearts Zac (and Joshua)!

Kristin at E! Online picked Zac as her Number 1 Newbie to Love this Fall. Check out an excerpt from her interview below, and be sure to visit E! Online for a funny video interview with Zac and Joshua – Kristin’s newest fake boyfriend: Who He Is:  A former theater geek, Zach is best known for his four years on ... Read More »

Review from Blogcritics

Blogcritics.org: Reading about this fall’s television lineup, one often finds a phrase akin to “the geeks shall inherit the earth.”  With new shows like NBC’s Chuck airing this fall, it’s not hard to see this statement coming true. Read More »