OWI NEWS ARCHIVE
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FX INTERNATIONAL
Any HEROES fans that live in Florida have the chance to meet Stephen Tobolowsky (Bob Bishop), Greg
Grunberg (Matt Parkman) and the legendary George Takei (Kaito Nakamura) at the FX International
Convention in Orlando January 25-27. I will be there on Sunday to report back on the convention. Click one
of the FX links above to find out more. Let me know if you are planning to attend.
Ryan Gibson-Stewart at HEROES WIKI had the opportunity to interview Chuck Kim who is one of the writers
of HEROES. Chuck talked about his experience writing episodes (.07%) and many of the online graphic
novels as well as the fantastic 'Sword Saint' documentary. Make sure to check it out HERE.
Finally, Jack Coleman sat down with io9.com. I think Jack has become Noah Bennet! It is a great read, check
it out HERE. Who said HEROES news was slow...
1/1/08
NEW OWI CONTEST
Where in Time is Hiro Nakamura? Click the picture below and enter to win!
12/31/07
Year end round up.
Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas last week. Tomorrow is a new year! Where did the last one go?
NBC is still churning out stories through the Graphic Novels and updates from Hana Gitelman on her website.
Hana recently mailed out an audio clip of some Buddhest tuvian throat chanting (thanks Ashaman). If you
turn down your right speaker a message come through from the man named Drucker she has been looking
for. Flyman and jflux from the OWI forums have transcribed the message.
"Your making me angry Hana, and I've spent a lifetime taming my anger. You don't know what could happen
when emotion takes place of sanity."
I really enjoy this viral content but I would prefer the return of the show. The OWI wishes that all the parties
involved in the WGA strike would just sit down and get a deal done. Everyone deserves their fair share in the
market place. Let cooler heads prevail soon please. I am speaking for ALL HEROES fans.
Brian Lewis has sent us a new Fan Fiction series. Check it out along with all of our other fan submitted
stories.
In case you weren't sure...Noah Bennet is cooler than Chuck Norris.
12/24/07
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
THE OWI wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This is the second Christmas
the OWI has celebrated because of your support. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday. All the
OWI wants for Christmas is the writer's strike to end so HEROES can come back! Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays also to the cast, crew, writers, producers, costume designers, make up artists, grips, best boys,
special effects whizzes, craft services, prop guys, everyone that works on HEROES. We support ALL of you
through this time of year!
Beginning January 1, 2008 the OWI is starting a new CONTEST. Stay tuned on January 1 for details....
Fan Fiction has been updated...
12/12/07
THE HEROES 'RALLY REPORT'
Alex Garcia has submitted his Rally Report. There is a lot of great info and many pictures included. Check it
out HERE. Thanks to Alex for taking time out of his lunch hour to go to the rally and sending in his report.
1000 Cranes for HEROES
There is a fantastic campaign already underway in support of the writers of HEROES. This project was cited
in the Wall Street Journal last week and reportedly Tim Kring noted this project yesterday during the
HEROES day rally at Universal.
THE OWI encourages anyone who is interested in participating in the 1000 Cranes for HEROES project to visit
their MYSPACE PAGE. They have a video to help you learn how to fold a paper crane, the mailing address
and even a letter that you can include with your package. I applaud their efforts and plan on sending a
morally gray crane to the writers...
Speaking of the rally at Universal yesterday, Alex, one of our readers attended the event. He will be filing a
report and sending in pictures. They were handing out T-Shirts and comics to the attendees. Alex even said
that Grunberg told him that he had visited the OWI and really liked it. How cool is that? They really do read
your comments! Alex's 'Rally Report' with pictures will be posted later today.
The OWI also got an email from Christine Amarantus. She was also able to attend the HEROES rally yesterday
and has sent us a LINK for her pictures. Thanks for sharing Christine!
12/7/07
HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Today marks the 1 Year Anniversary of the OWI. Check back later today for the year in review OP-ED. THE
OWI VOLUME 1: A RETROSPECTIVE
12/6/07
ECLIPSE IN THE UK
A 3 day event for Heroes fans in the U.K.
Eclipse is set to be a fantastic 3-day UK event to celebrate the hit series: 'Heroes.' This unofficial convention
aims to bring together fans of the series from across the country to meet some of the show's stars including
Zachery Quinto and Greg Grunberg, and to enjoy various events over the weekend. HERE IS THE LINK.
Masi Oka was interviewed by AOL TV. Check it out HERE. Tim Kring also talked about the finale and the
impact the writers strike is having on HEROES. Check it out HERE. Hayden Panetierre has been featured in
GQ Magazine. You can read the interview and see her pictures HERE.
FAN FICTION has been updated. Chris Ward has begun a new story titled 'Let Slip the Dogs of War'. Brian
Lewis has updated the 'Samaritan Cometh' series and 'A Chance to be Special' has added a chapter. Until the
writer's strike is over these may be the newest HEROES related stories you can find.
11/27/07
HIRO TELEPORTS INTO THE OWI!
The OWI has an exclusive Q&A with MASI OKA! We want to thank Masi and his publicist for allowing fans to
send some questions to him. Watch here next week...there is another Q & A in the works...browse our other
exclusive INTERVIEWS.
11/26/07
Greg Grunberg was on the Buckethead Show on 98 Rock, a local radio station, here in the Tampa Bay area
last week. You can listen to the interview HERE.
While you are listening to the interview make sure you check out our own Q & A with Greg from this past
summer HERE.
11/21/07
We received a quick Q & A from 'Cheese 'n Biscuits' in England. He recently got a chance to meet some of
the HEROES stars and did a quick session with Malcolm McDowell. It is short but sweet nonetheless.
MALCOLM McDOWELL Q & A.
11/16/07
A HERO WANTED?
TMZ.com has reported that an arrest warrant has been issued for Hayden Panettiere by Japanese Police after
her much publicized protest of a culling of wild dolphins by Japanese fishermen two weeks ago. Follow the
TMZ link above for the full story.
Video of Hayden's protest can be found HERE. WARNING the content is brutally graphic. The OWI supports
Hayden's efforts in this area and hope that sensible minds prevail.
In other news, the writers strike is still on. Many shows
have been stopped due to the Hollywood walk off. The OWI supports the WGA and urges you to sign this
ELECTRONIC PETITION in support.
Want to know why they are striking watch this video, WGA STRIKE FOR DUMMIES.
Fan Fiction has been updated.
HEROES Magazine
The wait is finally over! The all-new Heroes Magazine has arrived!
Titan Publishing Group is proud to announce the release of the brand new Official Heroes Magazine on sale
15th November 2007 in the UK and 20th November 2007 in the US.
The magazine will be taking you behind the scenes on TV’s most exciting new show. In this special 100 page
first issue we will be speaking to Milo Ventimiglia, Hayden Panettiere,Masi Oka, and well, actually, all of the
Heroes cast and crew and getting behind-the-scenes insights into the world of Heroes.
We will also be talking to the show’s creator Tim Kring. He will be talking to us exclusively about the exciting
first season and the show’s success, and he’ll be providing an exciting sneak peak of what the second
season holds!
“We are very excited to team with Titan on this magazine. HEROES is proud to be able to provide more
access to the creative process and behind the scenes for the fans, and this magazine is the perfect way to
include the audience in the HEROES world,” said Tim Kring, creator-executive producer, “Heroes.”
Also in this amazing first issue, we will be taking an in-depth look at the Heroes online comic and talking to
its writers and artists. We have also been following the cast as they traveled on this year’s Heroes World
Tour, so we’ll be sharing the highlights and showing you some cool, exclusive photographs.
Unleash your inner hero and pick up the Official Heroes Magazine on sale 15th November 2007.
Check out www.titanmagazines.co.uk/heroes for more infomation.
JAMES KYSON LEE late addition at PMX
Los Angeles – Actor James Kyson Lee, whose portrayal of beloved Ando Masahashi is seen every Monday on
the NBC television phenomenon HEROES, will appear at the Pacific Media Expo (PMX) this weekend for one
day only: Sunday, Nov. 11. Lee will greet fans with a rare, intimate two-hour panel and autograph session.
"I am very excited to be attending the 2007 Pacific Media Expo. It's a great way to come together and
celebrate our art, creativity, culture and community," said Lee. "We're going to have a great time - bring your
best cosplays!"
For more information visit SPOILER FIX.
11/5/07
HEROES is on the cover of TV Guide. Not just once but four times. TV Guide is producing four different
covers with a different set of characters on each one by four different comic artists. Tim Sale, Jim Lee,
Michael Turner and Phil Jimenez. Click on the thumbnails below to see the larger versions.
11/4/07
Make sure to watch G4 this coming Saturday to see the OWI on the HEROES Post Show.
Character files are being updated for Volume II. If you are a writer and would like to contribute to the site
please email us and let us know.
10/30/07
The OWI OP-ED page has been updated after last nights fantastic episode. I can finally see all the pieces
coming together. Great job to all involved in 'The Line'.
Fan fiction has been updated in both YEARS GONE and WHAT SHADOWS LIE.
This weekend G4 is starting to air the current week's episodes on Saturday nights at 10pm est. They have put
together a live interactive POST SHOW that will air at 11pm. The OWI has been invited to be on the show on
November 10th. Make sure you tune in to G4 for all your HEROES related news.
10/23/07
Buddy TV has a couple of nice interviews with Shalim Ortiz and Dana Davis. Click the links to check them
out. Thanks to Buddy TV for the heads up.
The OWI Fan Fiction page has also been updated again.
Watch for the OWI on G4 starting November 3rd at 11pm! I will be there to help promote the OWI and
HEROES coming to G4 on Saturday nights!
10/16/07
I have included an OP-ED about 'The Kindness of Strangers'. I think the episode was amazing and HEROES is
back where it should be. Great job to all involved especially that credited writer...what was his name again...
source: G4TV
G4 is now your cable TV home for all new episodes of Heroes Season 2! That's right, now you can catch this
smash hit series on a second night – Saturdays.
Following each all new episode on G4 will be a live Heroes Post Show where we'll celebrate the Heroes
phenomenon with exclusive interviews, live viewer commentary, interactive polls, behind-the-scenes footage
and other exciting Heroes content you won’t find anywhere else.
It’s all part of our live and interactive Heroes Saturday nights only on G4...keeping you plugged in on
everything Heroes. Check out G4's Season 1 Marathon all weekend long. It all begins October 27th & 28th at
12PM ET.
9/21/07
Saving the World: A Guide To HEROES
“Save the Cheerleader, Save the World; With that immediately memorable mantra, Heroes became the top–
rated new series of fall 2006. Featuring such archetypal characters as one with a split personality, one who
can fly, one who can see the future, one who can time travel — and the evil villain out to steal all of the
powers for himself — the show touches our inner comic book fan, even if we’ve never cracked open a comic
book.
Saving the World: A Guide to Heroes will include essay analyses of the many reasons that keep Heroes’
audience tuning in each week. Authors Lynnette Porter, David Lavery, and Hillary Robson are experts in the
field of television analysis, having penned books on Lost, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Deadwood, Seinfeld, The
Sopranos, and many others. In this book, they will explore the history of comic books making their way to the
screen, and how this show has been affected by the decades of comic book superheroes that precede it; the
series’ archetypal characters; the fandom surrounding the show; its link to other current series such as
Lost; creator Tim Kring and how he is the driving force behind the show. The book will include brief episode
guides of each installment of the series.
Saving the World will finally help the large audience of the show understand the mysteries of the series.
Saving the World: A Guide To HEROES is set to be released next week. Click on the cover above to pre-order
your copy!9/20/07
Entertainment Weekly sent us the exclusive first look at Masi Oka in his 17th Century Japanese Armor on
next week's cover. Click HERE for a larger version.
EW.com has also sent over a link to a pretty funny video interview with the HEROES cast. Check it out HERE.
Lastly, EW.com has created a Season 1 Report Card. Did they grade on the curve? Check it out! Thanks go to
EW.com.
THE OWI: One of the Best on the Web?
AOL TV thinks so. The-OWI has been listed as one of the best HEROES fan sites on the web. Check out the
list HERE. This would not have happened with out the support of you, the fans. Thank you!
9/17/07
Myspace.com has sent a link for two exclusive HEROES clips. The first is a new Season 2 preview and the
second is a behind the scenes look with Ruth Ammon the Production Designer. Cool stuff, check it out!
Fan Fiction has once again been updated. Check it out. Unlikely Hiro has added another chapter to Years
Gone.
Update 9/13/07
Click the picture above to read and hear the interview with Jimmy Jean-Louis! Also Ryan Gibson Stewart
from HeroesWiki sent a link to an interview with Joe Kelly who wrote the Haitian's Graphic Novel this
summer. Thanks for the link Ryan.
Chris Ward has also wrapped up his Light Warrior Files with is final installment.
Update 9/10- The Haitian is Coming
The OWI is going to be interviewing Jimmy Jean-Louis, otherwise known as the Haitian to HEROES fans, later
this week. The interview is set to be conducted Wednesday evening. Stop by the OWI between Thursday and
Friday to read AND hear the interview. We are very appreciative of Jimmy Jean-Louis and his publicist John
Moore for giving back to the fans! I hope you enjoy it when it arrives this week! Spread the word.
Update 9/8/07
Fan Fiction has been updated again. Please check it out. Chris Ward's Light Warrior Files is coming to and
end! Unlikely Hiro has added to chapters to his Years Gone saga.
The OWI has prepared a CASTING BREAKDOWN of all the new characters on the show for Volume 2, nothing
too 'spoilerish' in there, as you all know I hate them. Please check it out! Thanks go to Kammy Curry, without
her help it would not have gotten done so quickly.
Update 9/3/07
Fan Fiction is busting at the seams with additions from all of our writers!
The OWI HEROES Volume 1 DVD review is coming soon. I am also working on a casting breakdown for
Volume 2.
The Yamagato Fellowship will be posting videos about the history of Takezo Kensei. The first video in the
series, 'Battle of the Twelve Swords' can be viewed HERE.
Update 8/14/07
EXCLUSIVE OWI SNEAK PEEK
Our friends over at Interviewing Hollywood have sent us an exclusive first look at their latest interview with
George Takei. It is a great interview and you get to see it first through the OWI. Thanks go to Peter Hyoguchi!
Interviewing Hollywood, George Takei
Superhero Hype has a new Interview with Masi Oka. Make sure to visit Superhero Hype for the rest of it. Here
is a sample of it.
SHH: What seems to make the character unique is that with all these reluctant heroes, Masi, you play the
world's one not reluctant hero. What were your thoughts when you first read that concept.
Oka: I thought it was phenomenal... Tim Kring created an amazing, beautiful world with such rich characters.
Hiro embodied the sense of the 'every man' in many ways -- and how we all dreamed as a kid of wanting to be
a superhero. And he's someone who kept his dream. He believed in it, believed in it, believed in it – and
finally his dreams came true. To be able to live that -- live vicariously of his dreams -- of my dreams-- of
becoming a superhero through his dreams, it's just fantastic. And I'm just very fortunate to have been part --
and having Tim entrust me with the character.
Update 8/12/07
Fan Art has been updated with some artwork by David Michaels from Canada. Click on the thumbnail to
check out the fan art page.
Fan fiction has also been updated by both Chris Ward and Brian Lewis. If you have any HEROES related work
either in writing or graphics please send it to us. The OWI loves fan submitted work!
Update 8/8/07
Interviewing Hollywood has a great new video interview with the creator of HEROES, Tim Kring. Stop by
Interviewing Hollywood for the rest of this fantastic in-depth video interview.
Update 8/7/07
Happy 8 Month Anniversary to us!
Our fan fiction section has added a new author. Brian Lewis' The Samaritan Cometh's first chapter can be
see only at the OWI Fan Fiction section. Chris Ward has also sent in his latest addition to the Light Warrior
Files.
More exclusive OWI interviews and Q & A's are on the way. Stay tuned!
Update 7/31/07
Exclusive OWI Interview with James Kyson Lee
The OWI recently talked to James Kyson Lee who plays Ando Masahashi. James was busy driving down to
Comic Con last Thursday when we got some time to speak with him. You can click the link above to check
out the interview.
The FAN FICTION section has also been updated. Chris Ward's 'Light Warrior Files' has added parts 6 through
9. 'Years Gone' by Unlikely Hiro has also been updated.
Update 7/21/07
Thanks again to Greg Grunberg for helping us with last week's Q&A session. As stated last week, THE OWI
has a few things in the works. If you enjoyed Greg's Q&A then you will NOT want to miss the next couple of
weeks around here. As the season comes closer we have been able to secure some more interviews and
Q&A's. We have also created a home page link above for all interviews and Q&A's that we have conducted.
Stay tuned!
Update 7/19
Exclusive Greg Grunberg Q&A with THE OWI
A while back I asked readers of the OWI message board to submit questions for a quick Q&A with Greg
Grunberg. Recently he was kind enough to take a few minutes and answer our questions. I would like to
thank Greg for taking the time and Barb who made this possible!
OWI: Do you prefer playing Matt Parkman as the nice guy we see now, or the future "morally gray" version
we saw in 5 Years Gone?
GG: I always want people to think that he could turn on a dime if he had to. If I come across as nice ALL the
time it wouldn't be interesting. We all have a dark side. Don't we?
OWI: What did Matt ever do with those diamonds?
GG: Gave them to his pregnant wife Janice. She was left holding the bag...literally.
Full Q & A Continued here...
Update 7/18
The OWI has a few things in the works...I would be paying attention to this space right around the 5th of
August for some news...stay tuned...
OWI Fan Fiction has also been updated again. The Light Warrior Files by Chris Ward has been updated.
Update 7/16
Fan Fiction is Exploding!
Please visit the new fan fiction homepage, OWI FAN FICTION. We have expanded due to the newest additions
by Dee Allen, Unlikely Hiro and our newest writer Chris Ward.
Update 6/28
NEW OWI CONTEST
To coincide with the HEROES WORLD TOUR the OWI will be running a new contest, THE OWI WORLD TOUR.
Print out the OWI LOGO, and take it with you on your Summer vacation. Send us the picture to compete.
There will be two categories:
1. Furthest trip away from Odessa, Texas
2. Most creative use of the OWI logo in your picture
Email your picture to this EMAIL, please state which category you are entering in your subject line. All entries
need to be in no later than August 24th. Good luck!
HEROES WORLD TOUR
Source: NBC
NBC Universal flexes its collective muscles as part of an ambitious company-wide initiative to showcase
NBC's hit series "Heroes" with the "Heroes World Tour," which will kick off the Heroes: Season One DVD and
HD DVD release in domestic and international markets and feature the cast on a personal tour as production
resumes on the drama's second season. The news follows last week's announcement that unveiled a multi-
faceted, 360-degree marketing campaign shared by Nissan and NBC on behalf of "Heroes."
Fan fiction has also been updated with Unlikely Hiro's latest chapter of YEARS GONE...HERE. I hope you enjoy
the contributed fan fiction stories!
Update 6/20
The OWI was contacted about helping out with an unofficial HEROES book to be published and out around
September. The writers want your feedback about the show. Please follow this LINK and feel free to speak
your mind about the show. I will keep you updated about when the book will be out.
The fan fiction section has been updated with a NEW STORY from Unlikely Hiro. Give it a read HERE. A new
chapter of Tortured Souls by Dee Allen will be posted today. Check out these great contributions to the OWI.
Also there has been of casting news that I have been missing out on, purposely. I do not want to reveal
anyone here, as of yet, as it may spoil some of the story lines for Volume 2.Update 6/9
Source Eonline.com June 9, 2007
Rumor has it that David Anders, who played Sark in 'Alias' is slated to play a character named Kane on
HEROES next season. The Article is HERE.
Also, Part 7 and 8 of 'Tortured Souls' has been posted HERE. Please take a look!
Update 6/1
Callisto Joins Heroes!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter June 1, 2007
Dania Ramirez, who played Callisto in X-Men: The Last Stand and has a recurring role on "The Sopranos,"
has been added as a regular on the NBC's hit series "Heroes." The show returns for a second season in the
fall.
Ramirez will play Maya, a new hero whose powers are being kept under wraps.
"Heroes" extends Ramirez's relationship with NBC. This past development season, she co-starred in the
network's drama pilot "Fort Pit."
Maya is one of four to five new characters expected to be added to "Heroes" next season, but her character
might be the only regular one. The other roles, most of which are said to have international flavor, include a
sexy boyfriend for Claire (Hayden Panettiere), a 28-year-old black mother, a surrogate for Niki's (Ali Larter)
son and an Irish mobster.
Part 6 of Dee Allen's 'Tortured Souls' has been posted in the fan fiction section the link is HERE.
Update 5/28
REMEMBERING THE 'REAL' HEROES
Happy Memorial Day. Let us please use this day to celebrate the true HEROES in the world. The US Military
has and will continued to protect our freedoms and liberties and we need to remember their sacrifices. I
personally would like to thank and support the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and all of the others around the
globe. Keep bagging and tagging the bad guys! Let us know if you are in the military and an OWI reader!
Update 5/27
Part five of Dee Allen's 'Tortured Souls' fan fiction has been posted HERE. Please stop by and see what here
character Laura has been up to.
Also I am looking for ideas to keep the site fun and entertaining for you this summer. Please send me your
contest ideas. Once I have some suggestions I will post a poll and if your idea gets chosen you may be seeing
some OWI merchandise in your mailbox!
Update 5/25
STOP HATIN’ ON HEROES
Why the finale was GREAT!
David Deas, THE OWI
Since the season finale of HEROES this past Monday I have read a torrent of reviews bashing the show for its
lack of spectacular effects and the ‘lame’, 'boring' attempt at a Peter vs Sylar battle royale, there have even
cries for New York City to have been blown up by an exploding man.
I beg to differ that the season finale was exactly what it should have been. We were shown earlier in the
season what needed to be done. Peter was supposed to, ‘Save the Cheerleader. Save the World’. He saved
Claire from the hands of Sylar at ‘Homecoming’. Therefore the next part was inevitable.
The people who are crying foul about no special effects and no major battle royale, missed the meaning of
the show. It was never about the cool special effects, it was never really about the extraordinary abilities.
The show was about one thing alone, the ordinary people. People who cared about each other, people who
had friends and families.
The ending with Peter and Nathan was fantastic. All season we have watched Nathan Petrelli ride the fence
of good and evil, hoped to see him fly, waited to see him stand for something good. We got all of that. Critics
ask ‘why didn’t Peter just fly away himself?’, I will present you with two reasons. One, it
wouldn’t have been as dramatic, this is a drama after all. Two is because Peter even said that he couldn’t
control his abilities, they were in overload. He had just been exposed to a bunch of new abilities and his fight
with Sylar had set off Ted’s radiation.
To everyone that is panning this finale…you missed the point.
I applaud Tim Kring, the writing, directing and production staff that brought us maybe one of the best
complete seasons of television ever. Also NBC deserves it’s due for standing behind 'Team Kring'. They know
they have a hit on their hands and will continue to support it. The cast is just downright amazing. I can’t say
enough about all of them. Who can?
'Team Kring', keep doing what you are doing…all the 'ordinary people' I know love your show.
Update 5/21
Buddytv.com has posted a new exclusive interview with James Kyson-Lee who plays our favorite sidekick
Ando Masahashi. Stop by and read the article at Buddytv.com. Don't forget to tune in for the season finale
tonight!
Update 5/14
HEROES to run 30 episodes next season.
Source Orlando Sentinel.
"NBC has decided to give "Heroes" the bulk-up challenge. Fans, this is good news. It could be GREAT news.
The series will offer 24 original episodes next season. NBC will supplement them with six episodes called
"Heroes: Origins." Those "Origins" installments will introduce a character each week. Viewers will decide, by
voting at NBC.com, which one will join the series the following season.
The real upsides: You won't see a lot of repeats. And the show won't take long breaks.
NBC's goal was to stay more consistent in scheduling, said Kevin Reilly, president of NBC Entertainment.
One danger signal: The show has lost momentum in the spring. But "Heroes" remains the most-watched
show introduced this season. It is also the most popular among the 18-to-49 crowd that advertisers crave.
"Heroes" creator Tim Kring came up with the "Origins" idea, and cast regulars could pop up in the "Origins"
episodes. A separate unit will write and produce the "Origins" episodes.
Reilly offered several plans for scheduling "Heroes." The drama series could start in the fall and deliver 24
episodes, then "Origins" might appear.
Or "Origins" could run as a chunk in the spring.
I have to think the latter plan will be the way they go; NBC will want to save new "Heroes" for the May
sweeps."
In case you missed it, almost the entire cast of HEROES was on the Today Show this morning. The link for the
video is HERE. Thanks to 'Red Vector' for the link.
Part four of Dee Allen's 'Tortured Souls' has been posted. Keep up to date with this great story. You can find
it HERE in the fan-fiction section.
Update 5/13
Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mothers and Grandmothers who visit the OWI. There are a few mothers I
would like to thank. Angela Petrelli, Niki Sanders, Mrs. Gray who passed away mysteriously this week and
Sandra Bennet, wherever you are. We all love you and we wish you a Happy Mother's Day!
On a more serious note...Sci-Fi Wire has posted and interview with Masi Oka, who of course plays Hiro
Nakamura. In the interview Masi refers to the mysterious company as...the O.W.I. I thought this was pretty
cool as it was I who coined that term over at the NBC board back in October and hence created this fan site.
Here is that portion of the interview
SFW: Oka also talked about the return of guest star George Takei, who plays his father on the show and has
some involvement with the mysterious O.W.I., or Organization Without Initials. "It's going to be pretty
fantastic," Oka said of the next episode, titled "Landslide." "[Takei is] there, and we get a little bit of a
training montage, like a Karate Kid thing. ... He might be part of the O.W.I. We don't know. The whole O.W.I.
could be something bigger than we think...."
The link for the rest of the interview is HERE. Thanks to Shangrila72 for the link!
Update 4/24
Part 2 of 'Tortured Souls' is up in the Fan-Fiction section HERE.
Cameron Curtis from BuddyTV has just posted a great new interview with Zach Quinto. Here is a portion:
So part of what makes him scary as a character is that he can completely conceal his evil side…who
Yeah, definitely.
Is it difficult for you to balance those two personas?
No, that’s one of my favorite parts of the character is walking that line and sort of finding those different
colors and those different layers in the experience, you know. I think it’s one of the best aspects of the
character, one of many.
Definitely. Do you ever wish you could play one of the good guys?
Nope. Not in this show. I mean I think that’s you know, I mean, no I really don’t. For me, this is exactly where
I want to be in my career and in the work that I’m doing so I couldn’t ask for anything else, anything better.
Read the rest of the interview HERE. Thanks to Cameron for the heads up and congrats on the interview.
Zach The OWI would love to hear from you!
Update 4/23
Well we have made it through the dreaded hiatus! We have updated the Everyday Heroes page, watch out for
Miss America 1944! Our "Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura?" contest is finally over. Thanks to all that
played the game, it was a lot of fun hearing from so many of you. A list of all the winners is HERE. Only 8
hours left until HEROES returns with '.07%' premiering tonight!
Update 4/16
With only one week to go the Sci-Fi Channel has announced a HEROES marathon to run from May 19 at 9pm
and will end May 20th at 5am. All episodes will be played in preparation for that night's episode 22 'Landslide'.
I have something special in mind for that night...so stay tuned...
Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura? Week 5's contest is now underway. Make sure to stop by and enter to
win OWI merchandise.
'Tortured Souls' A new fan fiction story has also been posted. Hope you enjoy it! FAN FICTION.
Looking to waste some more time with HEROES? Play this GAME... be careful, it's addicting! Thanks to
daddyo13 from NBC.com.
Update 4/9
Two new interviews have been posted online. TV Guide has one with Greg Grunberg, HERE, and a great in
depth chat with James Kyson Lee, HERE.
Update 4/7
GO Magazine has posted a great interview with Zach Quinto. There is a lot of discussion about his
background and life growing up in Pittsburgh. Read it HERE.
Update 3/31
COMING SOON to a website near you...An Exclusive OWI Q & A with one of the cast members, whom shall
remain nameless, for now, just to drive you all crazy....stay tuned for more info...
Update 3/26- "Where in the World..." Week 2!
We have our first weekly winner for our weekly "Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura" contest! Make sure
you send in your answer for this week's contest. Visit the contest page...the link is above.
Update 3/19
Here is a quick interview conducted by Wizarduniverse.com with Zach Quinto. He talks about all things
HEROES and a great charity, the Give Life Foundation, he was helping to support at the event. Watch the
video and check out the Give Life Foundation website.
Update 3/17
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope you all have a safe and fun celebration! Thank you for all of your support in
the past few months. Because of you the OWI continues to grow and I thank you!
"Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura?"
During the hiatus the OWI would like to announce an exciting weekly "Where in the World is Hiro
Nakamura?" contest. Word has it that Hiro has been teleporting around on vacation while on hiatus from the
show.
If you guess where Hiro is, your name will be entered into a weekly drawing for OWI merchandise. You may
only enter once each week.
Visit the OWI starting this coming Monday, 3/19, for your chance to enter and win "Where in the World is Hiro
Nakamura?".
Update 3/14
Craig Byrne at HEROSITE.NET scored with Missy Peregrym (Candice Wilmer), scored an interview that is...
Check it out at HEROSITE.NET.
Also Ashaman5 sent us this video clip from G4's 'Attack of the Show'. It is also a great interview with the
lovely and talented Missy. Thanks Ashaman!
Update 3/12
Our friends at Comic Book Resources have a great report from the HEROES panel from the Paley Television
Festival. Tim Kring and most of the cast were present. Read the article HERE.
Update 3/7
The final results from last weeks poll shows 'I'm not gonna nuke the dog.' as the winner with 61% of your
votes with 102 votes cast. Make sure to vote in this week's poll.
Comic Book Resources weekly 'Behind the Eclipse' interview with writers Aron Coliete and Joe Pokaski
fielded a question sent in by your favorite HEROES fan...ME! Check out the weekly Q & A, BEHIND THE
ECLIPSE. Make sure you visit the site and send in your own questions.
Update 3/1
Robert at iesb.net has sent us a link for 6 new clips from 'PARASITE'. Here is the LINK TO 'PARASITE' CLIPS.
After viewing the clips you can discuss them in out new SPOILER ONLY forum. Thank you to Robert at iesb.
net for the heads up!
UPDATE 2/23
Zachary Quinto, aka Sylar, was on the Cowhead Show this morning on 102.5 The Bone. I am working on
getting the audio. He was interviewed by Cowhead and Paul (formerly Pauly) Shore who was also a guest on
the show today. Stay tuned for the audio. HERE IS THE INTERVIEW. (some profanity) Next week they have Jack
Coleman lined up.
UPDATE 2/21
Jack Coleman aka Mr. Bennet was interviewed by the Philadelphia Daily News' Gail Shister. The article can
be found here Jack Coleman Interview. Thanks to jfa31 for the heads up.
The Heroes Chronicles has a link for yet another Jack Coleman interview with TV Guide. Watch the video
HERE and go check out our friends at The Heroes Chronicles.
Also reportedly Missy Peregrym has been cast as a new hero with some serious sex appeal...NBC can you try
not to kill her off right away...
According to our latest weekly poll, the fans feel that 'Unexpected' was the best show to date. Make sure to
add your vote to the count!
EDITORIAL 2/19
HOLY $#!%!:
Beeman and Loeb for Presidents!
By: D. Deas-www.the-owi.com
After a few less than thrilling episodes set at level 6, Jeph Loeb and Greg Beeman, you guys turned it back
up to an 11. 'Unexpected' was the perfect title for this episode. All I can say is that I am still stunned. This is
what HEROES is all about. Beeman and Loeb did you two ever hit the nail on the head. This is the formula
that fans are craving, intensity, suspense and action. I am almost speechless. The writing was amazing the
direction perfect in everyway. The twists and turns, the use of incredible acting from all of the actors
especially Zachary Quinto. Sylar is the epitomy of a great villian, he can charm you to death. If this was just
Episode 16, I cannot even imagine what the season finale will bring. I will admit the past few shows have left
me a bit dry...such a Doubting Thomas I and many other fans were. Well shame on us! In the words of Wayne
Campbell and Garth Algar..."We're not worthy, we're not worthy!"
UPDATE 2/12
Hayden Panettiere will be appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien tonight February 12 at 12:35am. Make
sure to tune in and watch Claire Bennet chat with Conan.
UPDATE 2/7
The OWI exclusive interview with Matthew John Armstrong was featured on heroesrevealed.com. I
appreciate the shout out guys! The interview was great and Matthew was a pleasure to speak with. If you
missed the interview make sure you read it here, Matthew John Armstrong interview. Thanks to 'Sylar's
Shadow' for the heads up on the feature.
The OWI is now on MYSPACE. Click the link in the menu bar to visit the MYSPACE page! Help spread the
word, add the OWI as a friend and leave comments!
Check out the updates in the character biography section. We have added new biographies and some
updated photos.
UPDATE 2/4
Stan Lee to Make Heroes Cameo
Source: NBC
February 3, 2007
Stan Lee is set to make a cameo appearance as a bus driver in the Monday, February 19 episode of NBC's hit
drama "Heroes." The episode, titled "Unexpected," features a scene in which Hiro encounters the legendary
Lee. Check out the photo!
Stan Lee is best known for being the creator of Spider-Man and X-Men. He has had many cameos in those
film franchises. Most recently Lee was on the Sci-Fi channel's "Who wants to be a Superhero".
EDITORIAL 2/3
PLEASE STOP NBC!!
I created this fan community to give the viewers a place where they could share in the experience of an
amazing television drama, form their own opinions and create a community. So here is my most recent
opinion about HEROES.
STOP WITH THE TAG LINES! 'Save the cheerleader. Save the world', 'Are you on the list?', and now 'Who's
Claire's Daddy'. Okay so we saved the cheerleader... shouldn't we be saving the world now? 'Are you on the
list' lasted ONE episode and now we have 'Who's Claire's Daddy?' It is starting to seem a bit cheesy, cheap
and forced to have these tag lines. This show stands on it's own two feet with the writing, acting and
directing. Why continue with the cheap marketing?
First of all 'Who's Claire's Daddy?' has sexual overtones to it. Second we have yet to actually meet her mom,
now we are already on to dad? SLOW DOWN!! Season two has been given a green light why rush? I know
that many LOST fans lost (pun intended) interest because they took too long to answer important questions.
That should not however translate into rushing all of the answers on HEROES.
The fans love the show there is no doubt, look at the ratings numbers, fan sites and message boards.
HEROES resonates, why dumb it down with cheap and unexciting marketing. What ever happened to
'Ordinary people, with extraordinary abilities?' Simple and to the point. I beg you..PLEASE STOP NBC!
UPDATE 1/30
HEROES beat 24 in the head to head ratings again on Monday night. HEROES scored a 6.1 and 24 came in
with a 5.5 rating.
Malcolm McDowell has been announced as part of the cast of HEROES. He is to play an 'ally' of Mr. Bennet
(HRG).
UPDATE 1/28
UPDATE on the exclusive OWI interview with Matthew John Armstrong. It has been posted and you can read
it HERE. Once again thank you to Mr. Armstrong and his management for allowing this interview!
TV Guide is featuring HEROES on it's cover there are four different versions. Two of which can be seen here.
UPDATE 1/23
HEROES beat 24 in the ratings game. Various entertainment sites have reported that HEROES had an
estimated 14.8 million viewers while FOX's "24" came in with an estimated 14.4 million.
Eric Roberts has joined the cast as an associate of Mr. Bennet. His character's name is unknown, however
the name 'Thompson' from the graphic novels, featuring Hana, could come into play. Speaking of Hana, the
actress portraying her is named Stana Katic. Pictures of each of the actors can be found HERE...
UPDATE 1/22 8:45pm
BOILING POINT
By D. Deas
THE OWI EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MATTHEW JOHN ARMSTRONG WILL BE POSTED LATER THIS WEEK.
I had a wonderful hour long phone call with Matthew 'aka' Ted Sprague. We discussed a variety of issues
such as his first acting job, previous TV shows, his own heroes growing up as a child, his role on HEROES
and his prediction for the Super Bowl. Be sure to stay tuned for this OWI only exclusive. Thank you again for
your timeMatthew!
Oh by the way...IT IS TIME FOR GODSEND!!!
UPDATE 1/20
HEROES to go 360. source NBC/ superherohype.com
NBC today unveiled its extensive "TV 360" realization for the breakout-hit Heroes. The digital extensions,
which launch with the return of original episodes of the show on Monday, January 22nd, will include
exclusive and original content made available on several alternative platforms, sponsored in part by Nissan.
The announcement was made by Jeff Gaspin, President NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, Digital Content
and Cross Network Strategy. MORE...
UPDATE 1/19
The OWI exclusive HEROES cast member interview will be available sometime next week. The interview
itself will be happening Monday afternoon. I will announce the identity of the cast member Monday the 22nd
at 8:45pm eastern, right before the 9pm return of HEROES. Stay tuned...
One of our very own members, 'SEAGRYFN' was commended for her diligent work in her 'Infallible Isaac's
Gallery' by Reality TV Rules.com. Please take a minute to check out the article HERE...
CONGRATULATIONS!!
UPDATE 1/17
Office, Earl, Heroes and SVU Renewed
Source: NBC
NBC has ordered early full-season pickups for the 2007-08 season for four hit series -- the comedies "The
Office" and "My Name Is Earl," and dramas "Heroes" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, " it was
announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment.
"These four series represent some of the best of what we consider to be the 'NBC brand' of quality shows,"
said Reilly. "It is a pleasure to give them an early renewal to develop more stories for next year since we
know they will remain both critical and commercial successes for a long time to come."
UPDATE 1/15
by D. Deas- HEROES' dreams of a Golden Globe were dashed when Grey's Anatomy was awarded the Golden
Globe for Best Television Series- Drama. HEROES was
up against major competition including, "24," "LOST," "Big Love" and "Grey's Anatomy,". The loss follows
the show's People's Choice Award for Best New TV Drama last week.
Masi Oka who garnered a nomination himself was beaten out by Jeremy Irons who was awarded the Golden
Globe for his performance in Elizabeth I. Oka was nominated for his character of 'Hiro Nakamura', a
Japanese office worker. His fellow nominees including Irons were; Thomas Hayden Church, Jeremy Piven
and Justin Kirk.
The cast were also at the Golden Globes to introduce the winner for Best Actor in a TV Series-Drama. Which
was awarded to Hugh Laurie for "House". Congratulations go out again to the cast and crew of HEROES for
the GOLDEN GLOBES nominations which are an honor in their own right and the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.
A complete list of Golden Globe winners is available HERE...
UPDATE 1/13
AN OWI EXCLUSIVE...The OWI will be interviewing one of the cast members of HEROES...coming very soon!
This will NOT be seen anywhere else! DISCUSS...
UPDATE 1/12
Masi Oka is on the late night rounds again. This week he was on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
Funny interview. VIDEO...
UPDATE 1/11
The cast are set to be presenters at the 64th Annual Golden Globes. READ MORE...
Hayden Panettiere is in the upcoming February issue of Vanity Fair.
UPDATE 1/10
New TV GUIDE interview with Tim Kring on the news page! READ MORE...
UPDATE 1/9
New Everyday Heroes story has been posted.
CONGRATULATIONS go to the cast and crew of HEROES for winning the People's Choice Award for BEST
NEW TV DRAMA!! Masi Oka accepted the award and Tim Kring thanked the fans, most of the cast was on
hand for the presentation.
UPDATE 1/5
IGN has interviewed Masi Oka. He talked about some of the upcoming surprises
and twists we can expect during the second half of the season. READ MORE...
UPDATE 1/9/07
HEROES won the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD for BEST NEW TV DRAMA! The Award was accepted by Masi
Oka who plays Hiro Nakamura on the show and Tim Kring the show's creator. More pictures of the night can
be seen HERE. source Yahoo.com
UPDATE 12/23
HEROES was the ONLY TV show mentioned in TIME magazine's 27 People Who Mattered in 2006. TIME
ARTICLE
UPDATE 12/14
HEROES has been nominated for 2, thats right 2, Golden Globe Awards READ THE STORY HERE
source Comicbook resources.com
UPDATE 12/11
HEROES has been nominated in a category for the People's Choice Awards! Please go vote, you can vote
once each day! Here is the link:
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
Let's help out our favorite show!
UPDATE 12/9
The Sci-Fi Channel is looking for questions to ask the cast and writers of the show. Click the link below to
add your question. Lets us know what you sent in.
SCI-FI QUESTIONS
Any HEROES fans that live in Florida have the chance to meet Stephen Tobolowsky (Bob Bishop), Greg
Grunberg (Matt Parkman) and the legendary George Takei (Kaito Nakamura) at the FX International
Convention in Orlando January 25-27. I will be there on Sunday to report back on the convention. Click one
of the FX links above to find out more. Let me know if you are planning to attend.
Ryan Gibson-Stewart at HEROES WIKI had the opportunity to interview Chuck Kim who is one of the writers
of HEROES. Chuck talked about his experience writing episodes (.07%) and many of the online graphic
novels as well as the fantastic 'Sword Saint' documentary. Make sure to check it out HERE.
Finally, Jack Coleman sat down with io9.com. I think Jack has become Noah Bennet! It is a great read, check
it out HERE. Who said HEROES news was slow...
1/1/08
NEW OWI CONTEST
Where in Time is Hiro Nakamura? Click the picture below and enter to win!
12/31/07
Year end round up.
Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas last week. Tomorrow is a new year! Where did the last one go?
NBC is still churning out stories through the Graphic Novels and updates from Hana Gitelman on her website.
Hana recently mailed out an audio clip of some Buddhest tuvian throat chanting (thanks Ashaman). If you
turn down your right speaker a message come through from the man named Drucker she has been looking
for. Flyman and jflux from the OWI forums have transcribed the message.
"Your making me angry Hana, and I've spent a lifetime taming my anger. You don't know what could happen
when emotion takes place of sanity."
I really enjoy this viral content but I would prefer the return of the show. The OWI wishes that all the parties
involved in the WGA strike would just sit down and get a deal done. Everyone deserves their fair share in the
market place. Let cooler heads prevail soon please. I am speaking for ALL HEROES fans.
Brian Lewis has sent us a new Fan Fiction series. Check it out along with all of our other fan submitted
stories.
In case you weren't sure...Noah Bennet is cooler than Chuck Norris.
12/24/07
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
THE OWI wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This is the second Christmas
the OWI has celebrated because of your support. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday. All the
OWI wants for Christmas is the writer's strike to end so HEROES can come back! Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays also to the cast, crew, writers, producers, costume designers, make up artists, grips, best boys,
special effects whizzes, craft services, prop guys, everyone that works on HEROES. We support ALL of you
through this time of year!
Beginning January 1, 2008 the OWI is starting a new CONTEST. Stay tuned on January 1 for details....
Fan Fiction has been updated...
12/12/07
THE HEROES 'RALLY REPORT'
Alex Garcia has submitted his Rally Report. There is a lot of great info and many pictures included. Check it
out HERE. Thanks to Alex for taking time out of his lunch hour to go to the rally and sending in his report.
1000 Cranes for HEROES
There is a fantastic campaign already underway in support of the writers of HEROES. This project was cited
in the Wall Street Journal last week and reportedly Tim Kring noted this project yesterday during the
HEROES day rally at Universal.
THE OWI encourages anyone who is interested in participating in the 1000 Cranes for HEROES project to visit
their MYSPACE PAGE. They have a video to help you learn how to fold a paper crane, the mailing address
and even a letter that you can include with your package. I applaud their efforts and plan on sending a
morally gray crane to the writers...
Speaking of the rally at Universal yesterday, Alex, one of our readers attended the event. He will be filing a
report and sending in pictures. They were handing out T-Shirts and comics to the attendees. Alex even said
that Grunberg told him that he had visited the OWI and really liked it. How cool is that? They really do read
your comments! Alex's 'Rally Report' with pictures will be posted later today.
The OWI also got an email from Christine Amarantus. She was also able to attend the HEROES rally yesterday
and has sent us a LINK for her pictures. Thanks for sharing Christine!
12/7/07
HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Today marks the 1 Year Anniversary of the OWI. Check back later today for the year in review OP-ED. THE
OWI VOLUME 1: A RETROSPECTIVE
12/6/07
ECLIPSE IN THE UK
A 3 day event for Heroes fans in the U.K.
Eclipse is set to be a fantastic 3-day UK event to celebrate the hit series: 'Heroes.' This unofficial convention
aims to bring together fans of the series from across the country to meet some of the show's stars including
Zachery Quinto and Greg Grunberg, and to enjoy various events over the weekend. HERE IS THE LINK.
Masi Oka was interviewed by AOL TV. Check it out HERE. Tim Kring also talked about the finale and the
impact the writers strike is having on HEROES. Check it out HERE. Hayden Panetierre has been featured in
GQ Magazine. You can read the interview and see her pictures HERE.
FAN FICTION has been updated. Chris Ward has begun a new story titled 'Let Slip the Dogs of War'. Brian
Lewis has updated the 'Samaritan Cometh' series and 'A Chance to be Special' has added a chapter. Until the
writer's strike is over these may be the newest HEROES related stories you can find.
11/27/07
HIRO TELEPORTS INTO THE OWI!
The OWI has an exclusive Q&A with MASI OKA! We want to thank Masi and his publicist for allowing fans to
send some questions to him. Watch here next week...there is another Q & A in the works...browse our other
exclusive INTERVIEWS.
11/26/07
Greg Grunberg was on the Buckethead Show on 98 Rock, a local radio station, here in the Tampa Bay area
last week. You can listen to the interview HERE.
While you are listening to the interview make sure you check out our own Q & A with Greg from this past
summer HERE.
11/21/07
We received a quick Q & A from 'Cheese 'n Biscuits' in England. He recently got a chance to meet some of
the HEROES stars and did a quick session with Malcolm McDowell. It is short but sweet nonetheless.
MALCOLM McDOWELL Q & A.
11/16/07
A HERO WANTED?
TMZ.com has reported that an arrest warrant has been issued for Hayden Panettiere by Japanese Police after
her much publicized protest of a culling of wild dolphins by Japanese fishermen two weeks ago. Follow the
TMZ link above for the full story.
Video of Hayden's protest can be found HERE. WARNING the content is brutally graphic. The OWI supports
Hayden's efforts in this area and hope that sensible minds prevail.
In other news, the writers strike is still on. Many shows
have been stopped due to the Hollywood walk off. The OWI supports the WGA and urges you to sign this
ELECTRONIC PETITION in support.
Want to know why they are striking watch this video, WGA STRIKE FOR DUMMIES.
Fan Fiction has been updated.
HEROES Magazine
The wait is finally over! The all-new Heroes Magazine has arrived!
Titan Publishing Group is proud to announce the release of the brand new Official Heroes Magazine on sale
15th November 2007 in the UK and 20th November 2007 in the US.
The magazine will be taking you behind the scenes on TV’s most exciting new show. In this special 100 page
first issue we will be speaking to Milo Ventimiglia, Hayden Panettiere,Masi Oka, and well, actually, all of the
Heroes cast and crew and getting behind-the-scenes insights into the world of Heroes.
We will also be talking to the show’s creator Tim Kring. He will be talking to us exclusively about the exciting
first season and the show’s success, and he’ll be providing an exciting sneak peak of what the second
season holds!
“We are very excited to team with Titan on this magazine. HEROES is proud to be able to provide more
access to the creative process and behind the scenes for the fans, and this magazine is the perfect way to
include the audience in the HEROES world,” said Tim Kring, creator-executive producer, “Heroes.”
Also in this amazing first issue, we will be taking an in-depth look at the Heroes online comic and talking to
its writers and artists. We have also been following the cast as they traveled on this year’s Heroes World
Tour, so we’ll be sharing the highlights and showing you some cool, exclusive photographs.
Unleash your inner hero and pick up the Official Heroes Magazine on sale 15th November 2007.
Check out www.titanmagazines.co.uk/heroes for more infomation.
JAMES KYSON LEE late addition at PMX
Los Angeles – Actor James Kyson Lee, whose portrayal of beloved Ando Masahashi is seen every Monday on
the NBC television phenomenon HEROES, will appear at the Pacific Media Expo (PMX) this weekend for one
day only: Sunday, Nov. 11. Lee will greet fans with a rare, intimate two-hour panel and autograph session.
"I am very excited to be attending the 2007 Pacific Media Expo. It's a great way to come together and
celebrate our art, creativity, culture and community," said Lee. "We're going to have a great time - bring your
best cosplays!"
For more information visit SPOILER FIX.
11/5/07
HEROES is on the cover of TV Guide. Not just once but four times. TV Guide is producing four different
covers with a different set of characters on each one by four different comic artists. Tim Sale, Jim Lee,
Michael Turner and Phil Jimenez. Click on the thumbnails below to see the larger versions.
11/4/07
Make sure to watch G4 this coming Saturday to see the OWI on the HEROES Post Show.
Character files are being updated for Volume II. If you are a writer and would like to contribute to the site
please email us and let us know.
10/30/07
The OWI OP-ED page has been updated after last nights fantastic episode. I can finally see all the pieces
coming together. Great job to all involved in 'The Line'.
Fan fiction has been updated in both YEARS GONE and WHAT SHADOWS LIE.
This weekend G4 is starting to air the current week's episodes on Saturday nights at 10pm est. They have put
together a live interactive POST SHOW that will air at 11pm. The OWI has been invited to be on the show on
November 10th. Make sure you tune in to G4 for all your HEROES related news.
10/23/07
Buddy TV has a couple of nice interviews with Shalim Ortiz and Dana Davis. Click the links to check them
out. Thanks to Buddy TV for the heads up.
The OWI Fan Fiction page has also been updated again.
Watch for the OWI on G4 starting November 3rd at 11pm! I will be there to help promote the OWI and
HEROES coming to G4 on Saturday nights!
10/16/07
I have included an OP-ED about 'The Kindness of Strangers'. I think the episode was amazing and HEROES is
back where it should be. Great job to all involved especially that credited writer...what was his name again...
source: G4TV
G4 is now your cable TV home for all new episodes of Heroes Season 2! That's right, now you can catch this
smash hit series on a second night – Saturdays.
Following each all new episode on G4 will be a live Heroes Post Show where we'll celebrate the Heroes
phenomenon with exclusive interviews, live viewer commentary, interactive polls, behind-the-scenes footage
and other exciting Heroes content you won’t find anywhere else.
It’s all part of our live and interactive Heroes Saturday nights only on G4...keeping you plugged in on
everything Heroes. Check out G4's Season 1 Marathon all weekend long. It all begins October 27th & 28th at
12PM ET.
9/21/07
Saving the World: A Guide To HEROES
“Save the Cheerleader, Save the World; With that immediately memorable mantra, Heroes became the top–
rated new series of fall 2006. Featuring such archetypal characters as one with a split personality, one who
can fly, one who can see the future, one who can time travel — and the evil villain out to steal all of the
powers for himself — the show touches our inner comic book fan, even if we’ve never cracked open a comic
book.
Saving the World: A Guide to Heroes will include essay analyses of the many reasons that keep Heroes’
audience tuning in each week. Authors Lynnette Porter, David Lavery, and Hillary Robson are experts in the
field of television analysis, having penned books on Lost, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Deadwood, Seinfeld, The
Sopranos, and many others. In this book, they will explore the history of comic books making their way to the
screen, and how this show has been affected by the decades of comic book superheroes that precede it; the
series’ archetypal characters; the fandom surrounding the show; its link to other current series such as
Lost; creator Tim Kring and how he is the driving force behind the show. The book will include brief episode
guides of each installment of the series.
Saving the World will finally help the large audience of the show understand the mysteries of the series.
Saving the World: A Guide To HEROES is set to be released next week. Click on the cover above to pre-order
your copy!9/20/07
Entertainment Weekly sent us the exclusive first look at Masi Oka in his 17th Century Japanese Armor on
next week's cover. Click HERE for a larger version.
EW.com has also sent over a link to a pretty funny video interview with the HEROES cast. Check it out HERE.
Lastly, EW.com has created a Season 1 Report Card. Did they grade on the curve? Check it out! Thanks go to
EW.com.
THE OWI: One of the Best on the Web?
AOL TV thinks so. The-OWI has been listed as one of the best HEROES fan sites on the web. Check out the
list HERE. This would not have happened with out the support of you, the fans. Thank you!
9/17/07
Myspace.com has sent a link for two exclusive HEROES clips. The first is a new Season 2 preview and the
second is a behind the scenes look with Ruth Ammon the Production Designer. Cool stuff, check it out!
Fan Fiction has once again been updated. Check it out. Unlikely Hiro has added another chapter to Years
Gone.
Update 9/13/07
Click the picture above to read and hear the interview with Jimmy Jean-Louis! Also Ryan Gibson Stewart
from HeroesWiki sent a link to an interview with Joe Kelly who wrote the Haitian's Graphic Novel this
summer. Thanks for the link Ryan.
Chris Ward has also wrapped up his Light Warrior Files with is final installment.
Update 9/10- The Haitian is Coming
The OWI is going to be interviewing Jimmy Jean-Louis, otherwise known as the Haitian to HEROES fans, later
this week. The interview is set to be conducted Wednesday evening. Stop by the OWI between Thursday and
Friday to read AND hear the interview. We are very appreciative of Jimmy Jean-Louis and his publicist John
Moore for giving back to the fans! I hope you enjoy it when it arrives this week! Spread the word.
Update 9/8/07
Fan Fiction has been updated again. Please check it out. Chris Ward's Light Warrior Files is coming to and
end! Unlikely Hiro has added to chapters to his Years Gone saga.
The OWI has prepared a CASTING BREAKDOWN of all the new characters on the show for Volume 2, nothing
too 'spoilerish' in there, as you all know I hate them. Please check it out! Thanks go to Kammy Curry, without
her help it would not have gotten done so quickly.
Update 9/3/07
Fan Fiction is busting at the seams with additions from all of our writers!
The OWI HEROES Volume 1 DVD review is coming soon. I am also working on a casting breakdown for
Volume 2.
The Yamagato Fellowship will be posting videos about the history of Takezo Kensei. The first video in the
series, 'Battle of the Twelve Swords' can be viewed HERE.
Update 8/14/07
EXCLUSIVE OWI SNEAK PEEK
Our friends over at Interviewing Hollywood have sent us an exclusive first look at their latest interview with
George Takei. It is a great interview and you get to see it first through the OWI. Thanks go to Peter Hyoguchi!
Interviewing Hollywood, George Takei
Superhero Hype has a new Interview with Masi Oka. Make sure to visit Superhero Hype for the rest of it. Here
is a sample of it.
SHH: What seems to make the character unique is that with all these reluctant heroes, Masi, you play the
world's one not reluctant hero. What were your thoughts when you first read that concept.
Oka: I thought it was phenomenal... Tim Kring created an amazing, beautiful world with such rich characters.
Hiro embodied the sense of the 'every man' in many ways -- and how we all dreamed as a kid of wanting to be
a superhero. And he's someone who kept his dream. He believed in it, believed in it, believed in it – and
finally his dreams came true. To be able to live that -- live vicariously of his dreams -- of my dreams-- of
becoming a superhero through his dreams, it's just fantastic. And I'm just very fortunate to have been part --
and having Tim entrust me with the character.
Update 8/12/07
Fan Art has been updated with some artwork by David Michaels from Canada. Click on the thumbnail to
check out the fan art page.
Fan fiction has also been updated by both Chris Ward and Brian Lewis. If you have any HEROES related work
either in writing or graphics please send it to us. The OWI loves fan submitted work!
Update 8/8/07
Interviewing Hollywood has a great new video interview with the creator of HEROES, Tim Kring. Stop by
Interviewing Hollywood for the rest of this fantastic in-depth video interview.
Update 8/7/07
Happy 8 Month Anniversary to us!
Our fan fiction section has added a new author. Brian Lewis' The Samaritan Cometh's first chapter can be
see only at the OWI Fan Fiction section. Chris Ward has also sent in his latest addition to the Light Warrior
Files.
More exclusive OWI interviews and Q & A's are on the way. Stay tuned!
Update 7/31/07
Exclusive OWI Interview with James Kyson Lee
The OWI recently talked to James Kyson Lee who plays Ando Masahashi. James was busy driving down to
Comic Con last Thursday when we got some time to speak with him. You can click the link above to check
out the interview.
The FAN FICTION section has also been updated. Chris Ward's 'Light Warrior Files' has added parts 6 through
9. 'Years Gone' by Unlikely Hiro has also been updated.
Update 7/21/07
Thanks again to Greg Grunberg for helping us with last week's Q&A session. As stated last week, THE OWI
has a few things in the works. If you enjoyed Greg's Q&A then you will NOT want to miss the next couple of
weeks around here. As the season comes closer we have been able to secure some more interviews and
Q&A's. We have also created a home page link above for all interviews and Q&A's that we have conducted.
Stay tuned!
Update 7/19
Exclusive Greg Grunberg Q&A with THE OWI
A while back I asked readers of the OWI message board to submit questions for a quick Q&A with Greg
Grunberg. Recently he was kind enough to take a few minutes and answer our questions. I would like to
thank Greg for taking the time and Barb who made this possible!
OWI: Do you prefer playing Matt Parkman as the nice guy we see now, or the future "morally gray" version
we saw in 5 Years Gone?
GG: I always want people to think that he could turn on a dime if he had to. If I come across as nice ALL the
time it wouldn't be interesting. We all have a dark side. Don't we?
OWI: What did Matt ever do with those diamonds?
GG: Gave them to his pregnant wife Janice. She was left holding the bag...literally.
Full Q & A Continued here...
Update 7/18
The OWI has a few things in the works...I would be paying attention to this space right around the 5th of
August for some news...stay tuned...
OWI Fan Fiction has also been updated again. The Light Warrior Files by Chris Ward has been updated.
Update 7/16
Fan Fiction is Exploding!
Please visit the new fan fiction homepage, OWI FAN FICTION. We have expanded due to the newest additions
by Dee Allen, Unlikely Hiro and our newest writer Chris Ward.
Update 6/28
NEW OWI CONTEST
To coincide with the HEROES WORLD TOUR the OWI will be running a new contest, THE OWI WORLD TOUR.
Print out the OWI LOGO, and take it with you on your Summer vacation. Send us the picture to compete.
There will be two categories:
1. Furthest trip away from Odessa, Texas
2. Most creative use of the OWI logo in your picture
Email your picture to this EMAIL, please state which category you are entering in your subject line. All entries
need to be in no later than August 24th. Good luck!
HEROES WORLD TOUR
Source: NBC
NBC Universal flexes its collective muscles as part of an ambitious company-wide initiative to showcase
NBC's hit series "Heroes" with the "Heroes World Tour," which will kick off the Heroes: Season One DVD and
HD DVD release in domestic and international markets and feature the cast on a personal tour as production
resumes on the drama's second season. The news follows last week's announcement that unveiled a multi-
faceted, 360-degree marketing campaign shared by Nissan and NBC on behalf of "Heroes."
Fan fiction has also been updated with Unlikely Hiro's latest chapter of YEARS GONE...HERE. I hope you enjoy
the contributed fan fiction stories!
Update 6/20
The OWI was contacted about helping out with an unofficial HEROES book to be published and out around
September. The writers want your feedback about the show. Please follow this LINK and feel free to speak
your mind about the show. I will keep you updated about when the book will be out.
The fan fiction section has been updated with a NEW STORY from Unlikely Hiro. Give it a read HERE. A new
chapter of Tortured Souls by Dee Allen will be posted today. Check out these great contributions to the OWI.
Also there has been of casting news that I have been missing out on, purposely. I do not want to reveal
anyone here, as of yet, as it may spoil some of the story lines for Volume 2.Update 6/9
Source Eonline.com June 9, 2007
Rumor has it that David Anders, who played Sark in 'Alias' is slated to play a character named Kane on
HEROES next season. The Article is HERE.
Also, Part 7 and 8 of 'Tortured Souls' has been posted HERE. Please take a look!
Update 6/1
Callisto Joins Heroes!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter June 1, 2007
Dania Ramirez, who played Callisto in X-Men: The Last Stand and has a recurring role on "The Sopranos,"
has been added as a regular on the NBC's hit series "Heroes." The show returns for a second season in the
fall.
Ramirez will play Maya, a new hero whose powers are being kept under wraps.
"Heroes" extends Ramirez's relationship with NBC. This past development season, she co-starred in the
network's drama pilot "Fort Pit."
Maya is one of four to five new characters expected to be added to "Heroes" next season, but her character
might be the only regular one. The other roles, most of which are said to have international flavor, include a
sexy boyfriend for Claire (Hayden Panettiere), a 28-year-old black mother, a surrogate for Niki's (Ali Larter)
son and an Irish mobster.
Part 6 of Dee Allen's 'Tortured Souls' has been posted in the fan fiction section the link is HERE.
Update 5/28
REMEMBERING THE 'REAL' HEROES
Happy Memorial Day. Let us please use this day to celebrate the true HEROES in the world. The US Military
has and will continued to protect our freedoms and liberties and we need to remember their sacrifices. I
personally would like to thank and support the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and all of the others around the
globe. Keep bagging and tagging the bad guys! Let us know if you are in the military and an OWI reader!
Update 5/27
Part five of Dee Allen's 'Tortured Souls' fan fiction has been posted HERE. Please stop by and see what here
character Laura has been up to.
Also I am looking for ideas to keep the site fun and entertaining for you this summer. Please send me your
contest ideas. Once I have some suggestions I will post a poll and if your idea gets chosen you may be seeing
some OWI merchandise in your mailbox!
Update 5/25
STOP HATIN’ ON HEROES
Why the finale was GREAT!
David Deas, THE OWI
Since the season finale of HEROES this past Monday I have read a torrent of reviews bashing the show for its
lack of spectacular effects and the ‘lame’, 'boring' attempt at a Peter vs Sylar battle royale, there have even
cries for New York City to have been blown up by an exploding man.
I beg to differ that the season finale was exactly what it should have been. We were shown earlier in the
season what needed to be done. Peter was supposed to, ‘Save the Cheerleader. Save the World’. He saved
Claire from the hands of Sylar at ‘Homecoming’. Therefore the next part was inevitable.
The people who are crying foul about no special effects and no major battle royale, missed the meaning of
the show. It was never about the cool special effects, it was never really about the extraordinary abilities.
The show was about one thing alone, the ordinary people. People who cared about each other, people who
had friends and families.
The ending with Peter and Nathan was fantastic. All season we have watched Nathan Petrelli ride the fence
of good and evil, hoped to see him fly, waited to see him stand for something good. We got all of that. Critics
ask ‘why didn’t Peter just fly away himself?’, I will present you with two reasons. One, it
wouldn’t have been as dramatic, this is a drama after all. Two is because Peter even said that he couldn’t
control his abilities, they were in overload. He had just been exposed to a bunch of new abilities and his fight
with Sylar had set off Ted’s radiation.
To everyone that is panning this finale…you missed the point.
I applaud Tim Kring, the writing, directing and production staff that brought us maybe one of the best
complete seasons of television ever. Also NBC deserves it’s due for standing behind 'Team Kring'. They know
they have a hit on their hands and will continue to support it. The cast is just downright amazing. I can’t say
enough about all of them. Who can?
'Team Kring', keep doing what you are doing…all the 'ordinary people' I know love your show.
Update 5/21
Buddytv.com has posted a new exclusive interview with James Kyson-Lee who plays our favorite sidekick
Ando Masahashi. Stop by and read the article at Buddytv.com. Don't forget to tune in for the season finale
tonight!
Update 5/14
HEROES to run 30 episodes next season.
Source Orlando Sentinel.
"NBC has decided to give "Heroes" the bulk-up challenge. Fans, this is good news. It could be GREAT news.
The series will offer 24 original episodes next season. NBC will supplement them with six episodes called
"Heroes: Origins." Those "Origins" installments will introduce a character each week. Viewers will decide, by
voting at NBC.com, which one will join the series the following season.
The real upsides: You won't see a lot of repeats. And the show won't take long breaks.
NBC's goal was to stay more consistent in scheduling, said Kevin Reilly, president of NBC Entertainment.
One danger signal: The show has lost momentum in the spring. But "Heroes" remains the most-watched
show introduced this season. It is also the most popular among the 18-to-49 crowd that advertisers crave.
"Heroes" creator Tim Kring came up with the "Origins" idea, and cast regulars could pop up in the "Origins"
episodes. A separate unit will write and produce the "Origins" episodes.
Reilly offered several plans for scheduling "Heroes." The drama series could start in the fall and deliver 24
episodes, then "Origins" might appear.
Or "Origins" could run as a chunk in the spring.
I have to think the latter plan will be the way they go; NBC will want to save new "Heroes" for the May
sweeps."
In case you missed it, almost the entire cast of HEROES was on the Today Show this morning. The link for the
video is HERE. Thanks to 'Red Vector' for the link.
Part four of Dee Allen's 'Tortured Souls' has been posted. Keep up to date with this great story. You can find
it HERE in the fan-fiction section.
Update 5/13
Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mothers and Grandmothers who visit the OWI. There are a few mothers I
would like to thank. Angela Petrelli, Niki Sanders, Mrs. Gray who passed away mysteriously this week and
Sandra Bennet, wherever you are. We all love you and we wish you a Happy Mother's Day!
On a more serious note...Sci-Fi Wire has posted and interview with Masi Oka, who of course plays Hiro
Nakamura. In the interview Masi refers to the mysterious company as...the O.W.I. I thought this was pretty
cool as it was I who coined that term over at the NBC board back in October and hence created this fan site.
Here is that portion of the interview
SFW: Oka also talked about the return of guest star George Takei, who plays his father on the show and has
some involvement with the mysterious O.W.I., or Organization Without Initials. "It's going to be pretty
fantastic," Oka said of the next episode, titled "Landslide." "[Takei is] there, and we get a little bit of a
training montage, like a Karate Kid thing. ... He might be part of the O.W.I. We don't know. The whole O.W.I.
could be something bigger than we think...."
The link for the rest of the interview is HERE. Thanks to Shangrila72 for the link!
Update 4/24
Part 2 of 'Tortured Souls' is up in the Fan-Fiction section HERE.
Cameron Curtis from BuddyTV has just posted a great new interview with Zach Quinto. Here is a portion:
So part of what makes him scary as a character is that he can completely conceal his evil side…who
Yeah, definitely.
Is it difficult for you to balance those two personas?
No, that’s one of my favorite parts of the character is walking that line and sort of finding those different
colors and those different layers in the experience, you know. I think it’s one of the best aspects of the
character, one of many.
Definitely. Do you ever wish you could play one of the good guys?
Nope. Not in this show. I mean I think that’s you know, I mean, no I really don’t. For me, this is exactly where
I want to be in my career and in the work that I’m doing so I couldn’t ask for anything else, anything better.
Read the rest of the interview HERE. Thanks to Cameron for the heads up and congrats on the interview.
Zach The OWI would love to hear from you!
Update 4/23
Well we have made it through the dreaded hiatus! We have updated the Everyday Heroes page, watch out for
Miss America 1944! Our "Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura?" contest is finally over. Thanks to all that
played the game, it was a lot of fun hearing from so many of you. A list of all the winners is HERE. Only 8
hours left until HEROES returns with '.07%' premiering tonight!
Update 4/16
With only one week to go the Sci-Fi Channel has announced a HEROES marathon to run from May 19 at 9pm
and will end May 20th at 5am. All episodes will be played in preparation for that night's episode 22 'Landslide'.
I have something special in mind for that night...so stay tuned...
Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura? Week 5's contest is now underway. Make sure to stop by and enter to
win OWI merchandise.
'Tortured Souls' A new fan fiction story has also been posted. Hope you enjoy it! FAN FICTION.
Looking to waste some more time with HEROES? Play this GAME... be careful, it's addicting! Thanks to
daddyo13 from NBC.com.
Update 4/9
Two new interviews have been posted online. TV Guide has one with Greg Grunberg, HERE, and a great in
depth chat with James Kyson Lee, HERE.
Update 4/7
GO Magazine has posted a great interview with Zach Quinto. There is a lot of discussion about his
background and life growing up in Pittsburgh. Read it HERE.
Update 3/31
COMING SOON to a website near you...An Exclusive OWI Q & A with one of the cast members, whom shall
remain nameless, for now, just to drive you all crazy....stay tuned for more info...
Update 3/26- "Where in the World..." Week 2!
We have our first weekly winner for our weekly "Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura" contest! Make sure
you send in your answer for this week's contest. Visit the contest page...the link is above.
Update 3/19
Here is a quick interview conducted by Wizarduniverse.com with Zach Quinto. He talks about all things
HEROES and a great charity, the Give Life Foundation, he was helping to support at the event. Watch the
video and check out the Give Life Foundation website.
Update 3/17
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope you all have a safe and fun celebration! Thank you for all of your support in
the past few months. Because of you the OWI continues to grow and I thank you!
"Where in the World is Hiro Nakamura?"
During the hiatus the OWI would like to announce an exciting weekly "Where in the World is Hiro
Nakamura?" contest. Word has it that Hiro has been teleporting around on vacation while on hiatus from the
show.
If you guess where Hiro is, your name will be entered into a weekly drawing for OWI merchandise. You may
only enter once each week.
Visit the OWI starting this coming Monday, 3/19, for your chance to enter and win "Where in the World is Hiro
Nakamura?".
Update 3/14
Craig Byrne at HEROSITE.NET scored with Missy Peregrym (Candice Wilmer), scored an interview that is...
Check it out at HEROSITE.NET.
Also Ashaman5 sent us this video clip from G4's 'Attack of the Show'. It is also a great interview with the
lovely and talented Missy. Thanks Ashaman!
Update 3/12
Our friends at Comic Book Resources have a great report from the HEROES panel from the Paley Television
Festival. Tim Kring and most of the cast were present. Read the article HERE.
Update 3/7
The final results from last weeks poll shows 'I'm not gonna nuke the dog.' as the winner with 61% of your
votes with 102 votes cast. Make sure to vote in this week's poll.
Comic Book Resources weekly 'Behind the Eclipse' interview with writers Aron Coliete and Joe Pokaski
fielded a question sent in by your favorite HEROES fan...ME! Check out the weekly Q & A, BEHIND THE
ECLIPSE. Make sure you visit the site and send in your own questions.
Update 3/1
Robert at iesb.net has sent us a link for 6 new clips from 'PARASITE'. Here is the LINK TO 'PARASITE' CLIPS.
After viewing the clips you can discuss them in out new SPOILER ONLY forum. Thank you to Robert at iesb.
net for the heads up!
UPDATE 2/23
Zachary Quinto, aka Sylar, was on the Cowhead Show this morning on 102.5 The Bone. I am working on
getting the audio. He was interviewed by Cowhead and Paul (formerly Pauly) Shore who was also a guest on
the show today. Stay tuned for the audio. HERE IS THE INTERVIEW. (some profanity) Next week they have Jack
Coleman lined up.
UPDATE 2/21
Jack Coleman aka Mr. Bennet was interviewed by the Philadelphia Daily News' Gail Shister. The article can
be found here Jack Coleman Interview. Thanks to jfa31 for the heads up.
The Heroes Chronicles has a link for yet another Jack Coleman interview with TV Guide. Watch the video
HERE and go check out our friends at The Heroes Chronicles.
Also reportedly Missy Peregrym has been cast as a new hero with some serious sex appeal...NBC can you try
not to kill her off right away...
According to our latest weekly poll, the fans feel that 'Unexpected' was the best show to date. Make sure to
add your vote to the count!
EDITORIAL 2/19
HOLY $#!%!:
Beeman and Loeb for Presidents!
By: D. Deas-www.the-owi.com
After a few less than thrilling episodes set at level 6, Jeph Loeb and Greg Beeman, you guys turned it back
up to an 11. 'Unexpected' was the perfect title for this episode. All I can say is that I am still stunned. This is
what HEROES is all about. Beeman and Loeb did you two ever hit the nail on the head. This is the formula
that fans are craving, intensity, suspense and action. I am almost speechless. The writing was amazing the
direction perfect in everyway. The twists and turns, the use of incredible acting from all of the actors
especially Zachary Quinto. Sylar is the epitomy of a great villian, he can charm you to death. If this was just
Episode 16, I cannot even imagine what the season finale will bring. I will admit the past few shows have left
me a bit dry...such a Doubting Thomas I and many other fans were. Well shame on us! In the words of Wayne
Campbell and Garth Algar..."We're not worthy, we're not worthy!"
UPDATE 2/12
Hayden Panettiere will be appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien tonight February 12 at 12:35am. Make
sure to tune in and watch Claire Bennet chat with Conan.
UPDATE 2/7
The OWI exclusive interview with Matthew John Armstrong was featured on heroesrevealed.com. I
appreciate the shout out guys! The interview was great and Matthew was a pleasure to speak with. If you
missed the interview make sure you read it here, Matthew John Armstrong interview. Thanks to 'Sylar's
Shadow' for the heads up on the feature.
The OWI is now on MYSPACE. Click the link in the menu bar to visit the MYSPACE page! Help spread the
word, add the OWI as a friend and leave comments!
Check out the updates in the character biography section. We have added new biographies and some
updated photos.
UPDATE 2/4
Stan Lee to Make Heroes Cameo
Source: NBC
February 3, 2007
Stan Lee is set to make a cameo appearance as a bus driver in the Monday, February 19 episode of NBC's hit
drama "Heroes." The episode, titled "Unexpected," features a scene in which Hiro encounters the legendary
Lee. Check out the photo!
Stan Lee is best known for being the creator of Spider-Man and X-Men. He has had many cameos in those
film franchises. Most recently Lee was on the Sci-Fi channel's "Who wants to be a Superhero".
EDITORIAL 2/3
PLEASE STOP NBC!!
I created this fan community to give the viewers a place where they could share in the experience of an
amazing television drama, form their own opinions and create a community. So here is my most recent
opinion about HEROES.
STOP WITH THE TAG LINES! 'Save the cheerleader. Save the world', 'Are you on the list?', and now 'Who's
Claire's Daddy'. Okay so we saved the cheerleader... shouldn't we be saving the world now? 'Are you on the
list' lasted ONE episode and now we have 'Who's Claire's Daddy?' It is starting to seem a bit cheesy, cheap
and forced to have these tag lines. This show stands on it's own two feet with the writing, acting and
directing. Why continue with the cheap marketing?
First of all 'Who's Claire's Daddy?' has sexual overtones to it. Second we have yet to actually meet her mom,
now we are already on to dad? SLOW DOWN!! Season two has been given a green light why rush? I know
that many LOST fans lost (pun intended) interest because they took too long to answer important questions.
That should not however translate into rushing all of the answers on HEROES.
The fans love the show there is no doubt, look at the ratings numbers, fan sites and message boards.
HEROES resonates, why dumb it down with cheap and unexciting marketing. What ever happened to
'Ordinary people, with extraordinary abilities?' Simple and to the point. I beg you..PLEASE STOP NBC!
UPDATE 1/30
HEROES beat 24 in the head to head ratings again on Monday night. HEROES scored a 6.1 and 24 came in
with a 5.5 rating.
Malcolm McDowell has been announced as part of the cast of HEROES. He is to play an 'ally' of Mr. Bennet
(HRG).
UPDATE 1/28
UPDATE on the exclusive OWI interview with Matthew John Armstrong. It has been posted and you can read
it HERE. Once again thank you to Mr. Armstrong and his management for allowing this interview!
TV Guide is featuring HEROES on it's cover there are four different versions. Two of which can be seen here.
UPDATE 1/23
HEROES beat 24 in the ratings game. Various entertainment sites have reported that HEROES had an
estimated 14.8 million viewers while FOX's "24" came in with an estimated 14.4 million.
Eric Roberts has joined the cast as an associate of Mr. Bennet. His character's name is unknown, however
the name 'Thompson' from the graphic novels, featuring Hana, could come into play. Speaking of Hana, the
actress portraying her is named Stana Katic. Pictures of each of the actors can be found HERE...
UPDATE 1/22 8:45pm
BOILING POINT
By D. Deas
THE OWI EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MATTHEW JOHN ARMSTRONG WILL BE POSTED LATER THIS WEEK.
I had a wonderful hour long phone call with Matthew 'aka' Ted Sprague. We discussed a variety of issues
such as his first acting job, previous TV shows, his own heroes growing up as a child, his role on HEROES
and his prediction for the Super Bowl. Be sure to stay tuned for this OWI only exclusive. Thank you again for
your timeMatthew!
Oh by the way...IT IS TIME FOR GODSEND!!!
UPDATE 1/20
HEROES to go 360. source NBC/ superherohype.com
NBC today unveiled its extensive "TV 360" realization for the breakout-hit Heroes. The digital extensions,
which launch with the return of original episodes of the show on Monday, January 22nd, will include
exclusive and original content made available on several alternative platforms, sponsored in part by Nissan.
The announcement was made by Jeff Gaspin, President NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, Digital Content
and Cross Network Strategy. MORE...
UPDATE 1/19
The OWI exclusive HEROES cast member interview will be available sometime next week. The interview
itself will be happening Monday afternoon. I will announce the identity of the cast member Monday the 22nd
at 8:45pm eastern, right before the 9pm return of HEROES. Stay tuned...
One of our very own members, 'SEAGRYFN' was commended for her diligent work in her 'Infallible Isaac's
Gallery' by Reality TV Rules.com. Please take a minute to check out the article HERE...
CONGRATULATIONS!!
UPDATE 1/17
Office, Earl, Heroes and SVU Renewed
Source: NBC
NBC has ordered early full-season pickups for the 2007-08 season for four hit series -- the comedies "The
Office" and "My Name Is Earl," and dramas "Heroes" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, " it was
announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment.
"These four series represent some of the best of what we consider to be the 'NBC brand' of quality shows,"
said Reilly. "It is a pleasure to give them an early renewal to develop more stories for next year since we
know they will remain both critical and commercial successes for a long time to come."
UPDATE 1/15
by D. Deas- HEROES' dreams of a Golden Globe were dashed when Grey's Anatomy was awarded the Golden
Globe for Best Television Series- Drama. HEROES was
up against major competition including, "24," "LOST," "Big Love" and "Grey's Anatomy,". The loss follows
the show's People's Choice Award for Best New TV Drama last week.
Masi Oka who garnered a nomination himself was beaten out by Jeremy Irons who was awarded the Golden
Globe for his performance in Elizabeth I. Oka was nominated for his character of 'Hiro Nakamura', a
Japanese office worker. His fellow nominees including Irons were; Thomas Hayden Church, Jeremy Piven
and Justin Kirk.
The cast were also at the Golden Globes to introduce the winner for Best Actor in a TV Series-Drama. Which
was awarded to Hugh Laurie for "House". Congratulations go out again to the cast and crew of HEROES for
the GOLDEN GLOBES nominations which are an honor in their own right and the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.
A complete list of Golden Globe winners is available HERE...
UPDATE 1/13
AN OWI EXCLUSIVE...The OWI will be interviewing one of the cast members of HEROES...coming very soon!
This will NOT be seen anywhere else! DISCUSS...
UPDATE 1/12
Masi Oka is on the late night rounds again. This week he was on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
Funny interview. VIDEO...
UPDATE 1/11
The cast are set to be presenters at the 64th Annual Golden Globes. READ MORE...
Hayden Panettiere is in the upcoming February issue of Vanity Fair.
UPDATE 1/10
New TV GUIDE interview with Tim Kring on the news page! READ MORE...
UPDATE 1/9
New Everyday Heroes story has been posted.
CONGRATULATIONS go to the cast and crew of HEROES for winning the People's Choice Award for BEST
NEW TV DRAMA!! Masi Oka accepted the award and Tim Kring thanked the fans, most of the cast was on
hand for the presentation.
UPDATE 1/5
IGN has interviewed Masi Oka. He talked about some of the upcoming surprises
and twists we can expect during the second half of the season. READ MORE...
UPDATE 1/9/07
HEROES won the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD for BEST NEW TV DRAMA! The Award was accepted by Masi
Oka who plays Hiro Nakamura on the show and Tim Kring the show's creator. More pictures of the night can
be seen HERE. source Yahoo.com
UPDATE 12/23
HEROES was the ONLY TV show mentioned in TIME magazine's 27 People Who Mattered in 2006. TIME
ARTICLE
UPDATE 12/14
HEROES has been nominated for 2, thats right 2, Golden Globe Awards READ THE STORY HERE
source Comicbook resources.com
UPDATE 12/11
HEROES has been nominated in a category for the People's Choice Awards! Please go vote, you can vote
once each day! Here is the link:
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
Let's help out our favorite show!
UPDATE 12/9
The Sci-Fi Channel is looking for questions to ask the cast and writers of the show. Click the link below to
add your question. Lets us know what you sent in.
SCI-FI QUESTIONS
