Sean Astin News

Sean Astin, star of the worldwide hit trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, guest stars in a thrilling, two-episode arc of Syfy's hit-series Alphas beginning this Monday, October 8 at 8PM ET/PT. With just three episodes left, the second season finale of Alphas airs Monday, October 22nd at 8PM ET/PT.

Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello - aka the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - made a triumphant return to television in their new Nickelodeon series premiere this weekend (Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m., ET/PT), ranking as the week's top telecast with kids 2-11 (6.2/2.1 million) and boys 6-11 (8.2/837,000) across broadcast and cable TV, and the number-one kids program on basic cable with total viewers (drawing 3.9 million) for the week. Additionally, the new CG-animated version of the series hit a ratings high for Nickelodeon with boys 2-11 (7.5/1.3 million), and was the network's top-rated premiere for an animated series since 2009. During its premiere weekend the series reached nearly 12 million total viewers.

Nickelodeon will debut the all-new, CG-animated series TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES with a one-hour special event today, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). The 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers played by Jason Biggs (American Pie) as 'Leonardo,' Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as 'Raphael,' Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as 'Michelangelo' and Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as 'Donatello' (Paulsen also voiced the original 'Raphael' from 1987-1996 in the very first TMNT series).

Kandyse McClure (Battlestar Galactica's Anastasia "Dee" Dualla) returns to Syfy, guest starring in an all-new episode of the hit-series ALPHAS tonight, September 24 at 8PM ET/PT.

Kandyse McClure (Battlestar Galactica's Anastasia "Dee" Dualla) returns to Syfy, guest starring in an all-new episode of the hit-series ALPHAS on Monday, September 24 at 8PM ET/PT.

As a special offer to fans, Nickelodeon and Walmart will launch a bilingual augmented reality (AR) App that uses cutting-edge technology to make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come to life throughout the store through the customer's mobile device - a first of its kind for Nickelodeon. The all new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles product lines span across multiple categories - including NTD's boys' apparel and footwear - and are sure to excite all Turtle fans. This September, Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers of New York City with the debut of an all-new, CG-animated series on Corus Entertainment's YTV. The premiere of the action-comedy series (26 episodes x 30 min) is a one-hour special on YTV in Canada, on Saturday, September 29 at 11:00AM (ET/PT).

Syfy's smash hit reality competition series Face Off announces a surprise crowning event for its third season, with plans to broadcast live from Los Angeles, CA on Halloween night 2012, Wednesday, October 31 at 10 p.m. ET. For the first time, America's voice will be heard as viewers will make the final choice for the season three champion via a live voting feature that will be available immediately following the October 30 episode. McKenzie Westmore will host the special event and reunite the contestants, including the three finalists who will find out live if they garnered enough viewer votes to win the season.

The second season of Syfy's hit series Alphas, produced by Universal Cable Productions and BermanBruan Television, returns tonight, July 23 at 10PM ET/PT with a deep roster of guest stars. New this season are Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy), C. Thomas Howell (Southland), Lauren Holly (NCIS), Steve Byers (Immortals, Total Recall), Kandyse McClure (Battlestar Galactica) and Noah Reid (Rookie Blue). Returning guest stars include John Pyper-Ferguson (Caprica, Brothers and Sisters) as Stanton Parish, Kathleen Munroe (Haven, Stargate Universe) as Dani Rosen and Mahershala Ali (Treme, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as Agent Nathan Cley. Summer Glau (Dollhouse, Firefly) who was a fan favorite last season playing an Alpha, Skylar Adams, will return for three episodes.

Syfy's potent one-two punch of hit series WAREHOUSE 13 and ALPHAS will return to Powerful Mondays beginning Monday, July 23, from 9-11PM (ET/PT).

Comic-Con legend Kevin Smith, rock band The Bacon Brothers - featuring The Following star Kevin Bacon - and a night of standup comedy from NerdMelt will headline three days and nights of fun, free and fan-tastic outdoor entertainment as Warner Bros. Presents the 'Extra at Comic-Con' stage in San Diego's Bayfront Park, from today, July 12 through July 14 during the world's leading pop culture convention. Also announced today: free nighttime screenings of The Goonies, Friday the 13th (2009) and Beetlejuice, presented by Flixster.

The wait is over and in less than 24 hours, MTV will once again take Comic-Con by storm. For all the can't-miss action MTV will offer from San Diego and beyond, check out the full schedule below.

Nickelodeon will debut the all-new, CG-animated series TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES with a one-hour special event on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT).

Comic-Con legend Kevin Smith, rock band The Bacon Brothers - featuring The Following star Kevin Bacon - and a night of standup comedy from NerdMelt will headline three days and nights of fun, free and fan-tastic outdoor entertainment as Warner Bros. Presents the EXTRA AT COMIC-CON stage in San Diego's Bayfront Park, from July 12-14 during the world's leading pop culture convention.

Comic-Con legend Kevin Smith, rock band The Bacon Brothers - featuring The Following star Kevin Bacon - and a night of standup comedy from NerdMelt will headline three days and nights of fun, free and fan-tastic outdoor entertainment as Warner Bros. Presents the 'Extra at Comic-Con' stage in San Diego's Bayfront Park, from July 12-14 during the world's leading pop culture convention. Also announced today: free nighttime screenings of The Goonies, Friday the 13th (2009) and Beetlejuice, presented by Flixster.

Nickelodeon will debut the all-new, CG-animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a one-hour special event on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). The 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers played by Jason Biggs (American Pie) as 'Leonardo,' Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as 'Raphael,' Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as 'Michelangelo' and Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as 'Donatello' (Paulsen also voiced the original 'Raphael' from 1987-1996 in the very first TMNT series).

The second season of Syfy's hit series Alphas, produced by Universal Cable Productions and BermanBruan Television, returns Monday, July 23 at 10PM ET/PT with a deep roster of guest stars. New this season are Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy), C. Thomas Howell (Southland), Lauren Holly (NCIS), Steve Byers (Immortals, Total Recall), Kandyse McClure (Battlestar Galactica) and Noah Reid (Rookie Blue). Returning guest stars include John Pyper-Ferguson (Caprica, Brothers and Sisters) as Stanton Parish, Kathleen Munroe (Haven, Stargate Universe) as Dani Rosen and Mahershala Ali (Treme, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as Agent Nathan Cley. Summer Glau (Dollhouse, Firefly) who was a fan favorite last season playing an Alpha, Skylar Adams, will return for three episodes.

Syfy's hit series HOLLYWOOD TREASURE, starring collectibles expert Joe Maddalena, will return for its second season tonight, May 22 at 10PM (ET/PT). Each episode takes viewers into the fascinating world of showbiz and pop culture memorabilia, with the season opener traveling to "Middle-earth" and featuring actor Sean Astin's Lord of the Rings collection.

The Goonies, the beloved adventure-comedy, will be screened as part of the Tribeca Film Festival's outdoor screening series on Friday, April 20 at the World Financial Center Plaza, 220 Vesey St, Manhattan.

Syfy's hit series HOLLYWOOD TREASURE, starring collectibles expert Joe Maddalena, will return for its second season Tuesday, May 22 at 10PM (ET/PT). Each episode takes viewers into the fascinating world of showbiz and pop culture memorabilia, with the season opener traveling to "Middle-earth" and featuring actor Sean Astin's Lord of the Rings collection.

The Goonies, the beloved adventure-comedy, will be screened as part of the Tribeca Film Festival's outdoor screening series on Friday, April 20 at the World Financial Center Plaza, 220 Vesey St, Manhattan.