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    Official Description courtesy of Inside TV on EW -

    “THE RIVER”

    “The River” follows the story of wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole. Emmet set course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends and crew set out on a mysterious and deadly journey to find him.

    Famed explorer Dr. Emmet Cole (Bruce Greenwood) went looking for magic deep in the uncharted Amazon and never returned. The shocking truth about his disappearance is out there, somewhere, just waiting to be discovered. To the millions of kids who grew up watching his nature show, Dr. Cole was a hero. To his own son, Lincoln (Joe Anderson), he was more of an enigma. Now, six months after he vanished, Lincoln is finally ready to bury the past when Dr. Cole’s emergency beacon suddenly goes off. At the urging of his mother, Tess (Leslie Hope), Lincoln reluctantly joins her on a search for his father. To fund the rescue, they agree to let Dr. Cole’s cagey ex-producer, Clark (Paul Blackthorne), film the mission documentary-style. The mixed crew of old friends and new acquaintances includes the sexy and resourceful Lena (Eloise Mumford), loyal mechanic Emilio (Daniel Zacapa) and lethal bodyguard Captain Kurt Brynildson (Thomas Kretschmann).

    “The River” stars Bruce Greenwood (“Star Trek”) as Emmet Cole, Joe Anderson (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2”) as Lincoln Cole, Paul Blackthorne (“Lipstick Jungle”) as Clark, Paulina Gaitan as Jahel, Leslie Hope (“24”) as Tess Cole, Eloise Mumford (“Lone Star”) as Lena, Shaun Parkes (“The Mummy Returns”) as Adjay, Thomas Kretschmann (“King Kong”) as Captain Kurt Brynildson and Daniel Zacapa (“Resurrection Blvd.”) as Emilio.

    “The River,” from Amblin’s Steven Spielberg, Daryl Frank and Justin Falvey, showrunner/executive producer Michael Green (“Heroes,” “Kings”), is also executive-produced by Oren Peli (creator of “Paranormal Activity”), Zack Estrin, Jason Blum and Steven Schneider. Teleplay by Michael R. Perry and Michael Green, story by Oren Peli & Michael R. Perry and Michael Green. The pilot is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and produced by ABC Studios.


    Airs beginning in mid-season.

  • #2
    I've been seeing ads for this recently and it looks pretty good..It starts Feb. 7th at 9pm eastern. Here's the link to it from ABC... http://abc.go.com/shows/the-river

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    • #3
      The show premieres tonight! I had no expectation going in and I really liked it. Advance review to go on KSiteTV today

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      • #4
        I like shows that are adventurous and this one takes place in the Amazon. The previews looked good so I already have my DVR set.

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        • #5
          This show is freaky!! You can tell it's made by the guy who made Paranormal Activity!!!

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          • #6
            I only got as far as the first hour. I don't like all the movement from the hand held cameras and I wasn't impressed enough to watch another hour of that. I wonder if the whole show will be running from a monster on the loose? Not my cup of tea so it won't be on my viewing list.

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            • #7
              I watched on demand just to see what it was like. I liked it but the camera motions i dont know if those will get old after a while. Although this is the first time a TV show has been based around that type of shooting i think so its something new. I wonder if all the episodes will involve ghosts and demon like creatures or if they will run into something more "real" like an anaconda or giant school of piranah. ill watch but i may just stick to watching On Demand for now.

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              • #8
                Not too bad..............definately a change up from the regular weeknight shows.

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                • #9
                  Pretty good show. First hour wasn't too great, but that second one was something else, lol. Didn't feel too much "horror" in it though. Not sure if that was the intent or not lol.

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                  • #10
                    "Chucky on a boat!" is the impression I got from the 10 seconds of tease they're promoting it with.

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                    • #11
                      Pretty cool show. And yes Karafan is right, the similarities to Paranormal Activity are strong (which is a good thing). I like documentary style fiction, like PA, Blairwitch, Cloverfield, Chronicle, etc. The style gives a unique element of realism that adds to the suspense. It's a very cool concept.

                      It's a little convenient that Paulina is aware of every legend and ghost story of the Amazon and so is able to provide warnings and backstories (and endless nagging). It's also pretty silly that all these supernatural legends and stories are true. But what're you gonna do.

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                      • #12
                        I was going to try to watch another episode this week but didn't get very far. All the movement of the camera is just not for me. I hope they know this type of camera work won't appeal to everyone even if everything else is okay. I wanted to like this show so a little disappointed with how it's filmed.

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                        • #13
                          That's what you get when the Paranormal Activity people make this show! I see the girl from that movie was on it this week too!

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                          • #14
                            ^^Couldn't prove it by me since I never watched that one.

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