Maureen Ryan

During her journalism career, which has lasted nearly six decades, no one ever accused Helen Thomas of being a shrinking violet. Thomas, who is profiled in the interesting documentary "Thank...

At first glance, "Skins" (8 p.m. Sunday, BBC America) appears to be a cutting-edge depiction of the lives of modern teenagers. And it is, in some ways. But "Skins," which...

'Doctor Who," the venerable British series, finished its most recent Sci Fi season Aug. 1, and the energetic finale was the conclusion to a set of strong episodes. Over four...

In the wake of San Diego Comic-Con, there have been a couple of interesting developments relating to the increasingly important gathering, that attracts thousands of comic book, film and TV...

The Sci Fi Channel has confirmed news that I first reported in May: The network is planning another "Battlestar Galactica" TV movie. As "Battlestar Galactica" executive producer Ron Moore said...

Most networks, even in the brave world of cable, have shied away from launching new shows during August, when the Beijing Olympics are expected to dominate the TV landscape. Leave...

For Christina Hendricks, playing Joan Holloway on "Mad Men" (9 p.m. Sunday, AMC) has been an eye-opening experience. Not only is Joan one of the most intriguing and contradictory people...

Maureen Ryan's Best Bet 'Project Runway' 8 p.m., Bravo The contestants must design an outfit for the Olympics, inspired by one of its most decorated participants. Five-time Olympic medalist and...

Why am I not surprised that the most entertaining moment of the "Dollhouse" Comic-Con panel revolved around "Battlestar Galactica"? During the session for "Dollhouse," the new Joss Whedon show starring...

Deep breaths, Joss Whedon fans. The "Firefly" debacle is not being re-enacted. That's the word from the man himself. Whedon, who had a falling out six years ago with a...