“One Toronto podcaster didn’t just talk about his favourite show.
He may have saved it from the axe”
– Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 edition of Toronto Star

I’m incredibly pleased to confirm that in today’s Toronto Star, the front page and sixth page of the entertainment section are devoted to Gray, Chuck vs. the Podcast, and Chuck’s return for season 3!

“On the outside, it looks to be about spy stuff but it always ends up
being about the relationships,
at work and at home.”
– Gray Jones

A web version with fewer photos is available online here, for fans who don’t have access to the physical newspaper.  However, most bookstores in Canada sell the Toronto Star, so if you have access, I urge you to buy the paper and see the full article!

“Hosted along with Mel and Liz, the women behind the expansive and exhaustive Chucktv.net website…”

Mel and Liz, ChuckTV.net, and Wendy Farrington all got mentions in the article.  Plus, they interviewed Chris Fedak, both to comment on the podcast story and for a separate piece on Chuck season 3.

Enjoy!

Part 2 of our Comic-Con coverage is our first ever video podcast! We’ve included all of Mel & Liz’s press room interviews with the cast of Chuck and show runner Josh Schwartz. Thanks to Jessica Sisk for shooting and editing the interviews.

Don’t forget to join our “Chuck Me Mondays” group watch, and also please keep up the monthly votes at Podcast Alley. Every one counts!

On the day of the release of his 6-issue Chuck comic compilation, writer Zev Borow talks with us about magazine writing, how he broke into TV, and how writing for Chuck led to the Chuck comic book.

Please consider supporting ChuckTV.net or Chuck vs. the Podcast by ordering the Chuck comic compilation through either web site… it’s currently on sale for only $13.59!

Watch for Mel and Liz at Comic-Con… and listen to the podcast for details about the Chuck meet at the Spaghetti Factory. Gray wishes he could be there!

Hold on to your hats — this week’s podcast features interviews with 16 of the cast and creative team behind Chuck. From London, New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, they were all eager to reach out and share their gratitude for the fan campaigns, excitement about the finale, and passion for the show.

Hear how they are getting involved too… behind the scenes stories… clues about the finale and their plans for Chuck’s future… and most of all, how you can help NBC make the right decision, and renew Chuck for a third season.

This Monday night is our last chance to boost the ratings before NBC makes their decision, so do whatever you can to get people to watch! And no matter where you are in the world this Monday, go to your nearest Subway and buy a $5 Footlong, fill out a comment card telling them you’re supporting Chuck, and enjoy the sub while you watch the game changing finale!

Visit ChuckTV.net for more details on the campaigns.

We’re finally back, with part 2 of our writers series, featuring Ali Adler!  It’s girls’ night, as Gray is working 90 hour work weeks right now finishing his own TV show.  But look on the bright side, you get to hear 100% female perspective from Mel, Liz, and Ali!

Many apologies from Gray on the lateness of this episode — he had to deal with a sudden family emergency on top of his already swamped schedule.  We’ll be back firing on all cylinders very soon!

Part 1 of our writers series features Phil Klemmer, who also wrote for Veronica Mars.

The 3D return of Chuck is on Monday… do you have your SoBe 3D glasses? If you’re in Canada, Chuck will not be in 3D – unless you are in Toronto and want to come to Gray’s Chuck night!

We also have a 3D contest with a very cool prize donated by Chuck composer Tim Jones, news, a pile of spoilers, and more!

Next up: part 2 of our writers series, featuring Ali Adler. Watch for it in your iTunes next week!