or


[09/04/08 - 11:13 AM]
Lyons & Bailes Reel Talk Kicks Off Its Second Season in National Syndication with Special "Best of the YeaR... So Far" Episode
Plus: the weekly movie review series is adding several new segments this season including "New on Blu."

[via press release from NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution]

LYONS & BAILES REEL TALK KICKS OFF ITS SECOND SEASON IN NATIONAL SYNDICATION WITH SPECIAL "BEST OF THE YEAR... SO FAR" EPISODE

NEW SEASON TO FEATURE WEEKLY NEW SEGMENTS INCLUDING "NEW ON BLU" AND INTERACTIVE "FINAL TAKES"

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 4 -- NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's "Lyons & Bailes Reel Talk" is kicking off its second season in national syndication with a special episode that will review the best films of the year...thus far and the weekly movie review series is adding several new segments this season including "New on Blu."

The special episode, "Best of the Year...So Far," will air this weekend in national syndication (Sept. 6 & 7--check local listings) and feature hosts and renowned critics Jeffrey Lyons and Alison Bailes' top five film selections of the year, up to this point. With a slate of monster hits like "The Dark Knight," "Iron Man" and "Wall-E," as well as acclaimed indie films like "The Visitor" and "Elegy," the two critics have a lot of quality movies to choose from.

"Our special episode will take viewers back through the first eight months of the year and allow Jeffrey and Alison to share their top five selections thus far," says Producer Mike Avila. "And for our second national season, we are excited to bring a number of new elements to the show and to our re-designed website."

As "Lyons and Bailes Reel Talk" heads into its second season, the weekly series will continue to focus on the concise, razor-sharp reviews of the most anticipated movies each week to help audiences spend their hard-earned movie dollars wisely. Expect more top-level talent to drop by the show's New York studio to talk with Jeffrey and Alison. Recent guests have included Harrison Ford, Sarah Jessica Parker, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Will Ferrell, Mike Myers, Matthew McConaughey and Seth Rogen, among many others.

The show will continue to highlight the biggest new releases in home video and this season will add a new in-depth review of Hi-Def releases, "New on Blu," revealing a new title and/or a classic film arriving on the Blu-ray format. What's more, true cinephiles who crave extra details about the quality of the transfer to Hi-Def - everything from the audio quality to the graininess of the picture - can go to the show's website (http://www.ReelTalkTV.com) and get a detailed breakdown of that week's 'New on Blu' pick. "Reel Talk" Producer Avila will scope out each week's Blu-ray releases and give viewers his thoughts on our picks.

And for the first time, viewers will also be able log on to (http://www.ReelTalkTV.com.) and submit a topic or industry trend that they want Jeffrey and Alison to address during the "Final Takes" segment. The viewer whose suggested topic is chosen for that week will also get an on-air mention.

About the Hosts

Lyons, who has served as the film and theater critic at WNBC-TV New York since October 1996, has interviewed nearly every major film and Broadway star over the past four decades. Prior to joining WNBC-TV, Lyons was the co-host of PBS series "Sneak Previews" (1984-1996) and has served as the film critic/entertainment reporter for various other outlets including ABC, CBS Radio and WPIX-TV New York. He is the son of famed Broadway columnist Leonard Lyons and the father of the E! Channel's film critic, Ben Lyons.

A native of the U.K., Bailes has held several different roles in entertainment since moving to New York in 1989. Most recently, she created, produced and hosted IFC's "At the Angelika," a monthly look at the independent film scene, as well as "At The IFC Center." She has also served in various roles at CNN, VH1 and continues to report from the annual major film festivals for various outlets.

About "Lyons & Bailes Reel Talk"

"Lyons & Bailes Reel Talk," a weekly half-hour movie review series, is hosted by renowned movie critics Jeffrey Lyons and Alison Bailes. "Reel Talk" takes viewers behind the velvet rope and provides an insider's perspective on the weekend's best entertainment choices. The show originates and is produced by WNBC-TV New York and is distributed in national syndication by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Check local listings for time and channel at http://www.ReelTalkTV.com.

About NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution

NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. The NBC Universal Television Distribution division is responsible for the global distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television throughout the world. This includes distribution of current and library film and television product, including formats and non-scripted programming, in the pay, free, and basic markets, as well as the domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs and theatrical and TV movie packages.

Current and upcoming first-run strip syndicated programming at NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution includes, Access Hollywood, Deal or No Deal, The Jerry Springer Show, The Martha Stewart Show, Maury and The Steve Wilkos Show. Current and upcoming first-run weekly syndicated programming includes The Chris Matthews Show, Reel Talk, The Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo and the off-network distribution of Heroes, House, The Office, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and many more series.





  [september 2008]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
 


· LYONS & BAILES REEL TALK (SYNDICATION)





[10/03/25 - 02:17 PM]
ESPN's Record-Setting '25 MLB Wild Card Series
Across eight games, the MLB Wild Card Series is averaging 4.4 million viewers, up 65% from last year.

[10/03/25 - 12:37 PM]
BET+ Sets October 23 Premiere for "Carl Weber's The Family Business" Season 6
The 10-episode season will premiere with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly, with the finale on Thursday, December 18.

[10/03/25 - 12:07 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Continues to Shatter Records - Growing Two Weeks in a Row Since Season Premiere for First Time Since 2005
Plus: "High Potential" hit a season high in Total Viewers (4.24 million), growing by double digits over the show's comparable third episode from last fall.

[10/03/25 - 10:57 AM]
Legends, Champions and Icons of October Highlight FOX Sports' Postseason Broadcaster Lineup
FOX Sports begins its Postseason coverage Saturday, October 4 at 4:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports App and FOX One as the New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays.

[10/03/25 - 10:05 AM]
All-New Season of "Gold Rush" Returns with High-Stake Risks and Land Fury on Friday, November 7 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery
With only a few short months to mine, top bosses and rising underdogs collide in a race to claim new ground, move more dirt, and strike it rich.

[10/03/25 - 09:12 AM]
FOX Nation Secures Exclusive U.S. Rights to Docuseries "Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar"
The acclaimed series will make its anticipated U.S. debut on FOX Nation on Monday, October 6.

[10/03/25 - 08:02 AM]
TNT Sports to Be Exclusive Home of 2025 NLDS & NLCS
Both best-of-five NLDS series begin Saturday, October 4.

[10/03/25 - 08:01 AM]
TNT Sports Sets BIG EAST Men's College Basketball Schedule for Inaugural 2025-26 Season
TNT Sports' regular season BIG EAST men's basketball schedule will feature 40 appearances by St. John's, UConn, Creighton, Xavier, and Marquette, programs that each clinched berths in last season's NCAA Men's Tournament.

[10/03/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "27 Nights" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a woman is admitted by her daughters to a psychiatric clinic for her carefree ways, an expert must judge if she is ill or simply wants to enjoy life.

[10/03/25 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Steve" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.

[10/03/25 - 03:02 AM]
Miguel Herran Will Play Poli Diaz in "El Porto the Vallecas," the New Film by Daniel Calparsoro for Netflix
Inspired by true events, the film follows the life of Policarpo "Poli" Díaz (Miguel Herrán), a young man from Vallecas who, despite a childhood marked by poverty and family violence, became a boxing legend in 1980s Spain, even fighting for the world lightweight title.

[10/03/25 - 03:01 AM]
Netflix Honors Jane Goodall with Posthumous Release of "Famous Last Words" Docuseries Following Her Passing
The series showcases reflective interviews with some of the world's most influential cultural figures, who agreed to sit down and discuss their legacy, and give their final words, with the understanding that it would only be shared with the world after they passed.

[10/02/25 - 04:09 PM]
ESPN Delivers the Most-Watched WNBA Semifinals Ever
Game 5 between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces averaged 1.8 million viewers, peaking at 2.1 million.

[10/02/25 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Twisted Wonderland" - Trailer - Disney+
Your favorite villains reimagined in ways you've never dared to dream.

[10/02/25 - 02:51 PM]
ESPN's Record-Setting Day One of MLB Wild Card Series
Coverage of Red Sox versus Yankees averaged 6.5 million viewers, peaking at 9.9 million.