I have a MAJOR SPOILER after the jump!!! OOOOOOOH It’s going to be goood!!! I freaking LOVE Big Love!

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If you’re not watching Big Love, then shame on you! It’s hands down the best show on TV right now…

HBO is so unlike TV it can’t even limit its drama to the screen.

The pay-cable network was busy Tuesday defending the depiction of a traditional Mormon temple ceremony in an upcoming episode of Big Love, a creative choice the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has interpreted as disrespect.

“Obviously, it was not our intention to do anything disrespectful to the church, but to those who may be offended, we offer our sincere apology,” HBO said in a statement today.

Jeanne Tripplehorn’s polygamy-favoring Barb is slated to participate in an endowment ceremony, in which church members perform symbolic acts to prepare themselves for admittance to heaven. HBO has deemed it a key plot point.

Big Love creators and executives producers Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer also said experts on temple ceremonies were consulted to ensure an accurate depiction.

On Monday, church leaders called the scene a clear indication of HBO’s insensitivity toward the church’s sacred practices. Members who are privy to such rituals take vows the details of their activities outside the temple.

“In approaching the dramatization of the endowment ceremony, we knew we had a responsibility to be completely accurate and to show the ceremony in the proper context and with respect,” Olsen and Scheffer said in an additional statement issued by HBO today.

“We therefore took great pains to depict the ceremony with the dignity and reverence it is due.”

Some individual members are calling for a boycott, but in dissing Big Love, church leaders also acknowledged their lack of overall concern, stating that even “extreme misrepresentations” of Mormonism in the media weren’t likely to have a “long-term negative effect on the church.”

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I love, love, love, love, love Big Love.  I cannot tell you how much!  I think it’s hands DOWN my favorite show (with Damages a close second).  Season 3 is so much better than the last two, and it’s only been on 3 times!! I’m so excited!

Yay! Network sources confirm that HBO’s wonderful family drama Big Love has just been renewed for a fourth season. Currently in the midst of season three, the tale of a devout polygamist family living in the Salt Lake City suburbs is one of the network’s marquee series.

Want to know what this pickup means for the fans? I’ve got the exclusive word from cocreators Will Scheffer and Mark V. Olsen…

Mark and Will gave E! this statement about the good news:

We couldn’t be happier. We love making this show and we love our collaboration with HBO. They’ve truly been maligned in the press this year. If you show me a better network to work with I’ll eat our DVD collections.

Mark and I want to tell our fans we’re still truly sorry for the long wait last year. We promise two things. As season three continues they’ll forget about the time they waited and get caught up in our best season ever. And we also swear we won’t make them wait as long next year.  Mark and I insist on making a better show each year, so we won’t ever stint on quality, but we’re trying to be better faster.

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So excited!! My favorite show is returning this Sunday on HBO at 9:00!! Season 2 was unbelievably good – I can’t wait to see what happens in season 3!  Check out the trailer below to see what’s coming up in season 3!

Pictured: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Bill Pullman, Chloe Sevigny, Tom Hanks, Melora Walters, Matt Ross, Tina Majorino, Henry Dean Stanton & Amanda Seyfried.

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Jack Kevorkian, the advocate of doctor-assisted suicide who spent eight years in prison for second-degree murder, is cooperating with HBO Films for a movie about his controversial practices.

Kevorkian, now 79, assisted in at least 130 suicides and beat the state court system in Michigan numerous times, but he was convicted in 1999 after he willingly sent a videotape of himself euthanizing a terminally ill man to CBS’ “60 Minutes”.

He received a 10- to 25-year sentence for second-degree murder — serving his sentence in a maximum-security prison in Michigan — but was paroled in June.

Executive producer Steve Jones — who has been working on this project for a few years — noted that it marks the first time Kevorkian has authorized any media-based project surrounding his life and efforts in assisted suicide.

“He’s a living icon, and he’s led one of the most unique lives there is; there’s not a dull moment,” said Jones.

“He doesn’t grant interviews readily, but now he wants his story to be told. Whether or not you agree with his views or actions, one thing is for sure: His passion is something to be in awe of. He gave up eight years of his life to make a point.”

The script is being written by Adam Mazer, who co-rote the espionage thriller “Breach,” released this year. Neal Nicol and Harry Wylie’s book “Between the Dying and the Dead: Dr Jack Kevorkian’s Life and the Battle to Legalize Euthanasia” is being used as source material.

Mazer said the project’s aim is not to attempt to change anyone’s views on euthanasia but is intended to bring to light the many parts of Kevorkian’s life that people don’t know.

“At the time of his sentence, he was probably the most recognized doctor in the world,” Mazer said. “Most of what we know of him has been told through the media and headlines, but he’s a very complicated and complex man, and a lot of things about his personality and background have never really been shared with the public, including his great intelligence and terrific sense of humor.”

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‘Big Love‘ is without a doubt the best show on tv right now (or was – sniff, sniff).  Season 2 was so much better than Season 1.  The characters on the show became so much deeper this year from Ben to Barb.  Was last night’s episode not AMAZING!?  In case you missed it (you SHOULD watch in OnDemand) you can read a great recap here.

So many great questions for Season 3 to answer:

• What’s going to happen with Bill & Ana!
• Why did Barb out the family to the disapproving neighbor?
• What will happen with Weber gaming?
• What is Barb going to do on the board of Weber gaming?
• Will Bill ever find out Nikki stole $67,000?
• Will Margene continue to make herself an “equal” wife?

OMG I think I’m going to have to watch the finale again – it was tooooooooo good! For those of you who don’t watch Big Love – I gotta say, you’ve seriously missed out on the best season.  What did you guys think?

Troy introduced me to the show about a month ago – and I’m totally addicted. Flight of the Conchords follows the trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band from New Zealand as they try to make a name for themselves in their adopted home of New York City. The band is made up of Bret McKenzie on guitar and vocals, and Jemaine Clement on guitar and vocals.

Bret and Jemaine have moved to New York in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they’ve managed to find a manager (whose “other” job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) — but not much else.

Seriously, I’m not sure if I’ve ever laughed harder. Here is a clip of “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenocero” from episode 3. If you have HBO – check out Flight of the Conchords every Sunday at 10:30PM.

Also – if you’re interested, you can check out a whole bunch of FOTC episodes on You Tube. These guys are friggin hilarious.