October 2007 News Archive (Page 7)

Here's what we learned from the latest episode of Heroes:

• Maya's tears are deadly.
• Her brother's power is comforting.
• Hiro is hilarious... and maybe in love.
• Kensei can pull a Claire when shot with arrows.
• And while exploding into thin air may affect Peter's memory, his abilities are well intact.

Did we miss anything? Did you miss this episode? If so, read through our recap of "Lizards" now. It includes quotes and pictures from the entertaining hour.

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It's the second episode of season two of Heroes - and a lot is at stake!

Will Peter regain his memory? What the heck is Maya's super power? Can Claire remain unnoticed at high school? And what, exactly, is the deal with this West fella?

Talk about the episode before and after it airs in our Heroes forum.

And remember to come back after the show airs tonight to read the most detailed episode guide on the Web, complete with Heroes photos, quotes and more.

Enjoy "Lizards."

Thanks to everyone who submitted a caption for last week's Heroes Caption Contest.

While we enjoyed all entries, "Manuel" was chosen as the victor for combining real life with the show. We agree, Claire would be a much better singer than badminton player.

Check out the winning caption below the photo and remember to come back and play every week!

I think I´ll do better as a singer!!!!

The character of Maya - portrayed by Dania Ramirez - played a deadly role on the second season premiere of Heroes.

How does the actress feel about joining the show? And just what the heck is her super power on it? Ramirez answered these questions and more in a recent interview with TV Guide.

TVGuide.com: You're in this not-100-percent enviable position of having to join a hit show in its second season. That has to be a little daunting, right?
Dania Ramirez: Honestly, I didn't even stop to think about it. They called my manager and were interested in me testing for the show. At the time I knew about Heroes, of course, but I hadn't really watched all the episodes. So I told my best friend, and she was like, "Oh my god, it's the best show ever! You have to get on it." I watched a couple of episodes and told my manager, "I have to be on this show."

By Episode 8, I couldn't stop watching. My dog would look at me like, "Please walk me" and I'd be like, "OK, in one more hour." They never opened the role to anyone else. I went in, I tested and a week later, I was at work! And honestly, until this day, it hasn't even hit me yet.

TVGuide.com: Do you think that your turn in X-Men 3 as another empowered mutant, Callisto, placed you in the Heroes producers' minds?
Ramirez: Honestly, from what I've heard from the producers, it was my role [as Blanca] on The Sopranos. They saw my first episode of The Sopranos, called the casting director and asked her who I was and to find out about me. And then when they were together thinking of new characters for Season 2, Tim Kring wanted to create a Latina character and one of the producers was like, "Maybe we should think of this girl." And that's how it all happened.

TVGuide.com: I saw the season premiere, but help me out here: What exactly is Maya's power?
Ramirez: You'll find out in Episode 2.

TVGuide.com: What, she like kills people by making them bleed through their eyes?
Ramirez: Well, it's a little more complicated than that. It's more about how Maya feels too much. If you put her in a situation where she's feeling fear or feeling vulnerableÂ… well, you don't want to make her upset, basically. In Episode 2, you'll see how I do it.

In Episode 1, you only saw the effect, the aftermath, of me having [used my power]. It was more about understanding that this is something that she can't control. She's essentially a good person but something has happened to her. As the episodes go along, you will see how it all happens and the importance of my brother (Shalim Ortiz).

Follow our link to read the full interview with Ramirez.

Masi Oka isn't the only Heroes star to pose for a series of humorous, provocative pictures.

In the most recent issue of Best Life Magazine, Milo Ventimiglia talks about his upcoming movie and fashion sense... before striking a few sexy poses.

First, the actor talks about Pathology, a hospital thriller in which he plays an intern caught up in a game of "sex, drugs, and murder."

To prepare for the role, Ventimiglia hung out with morticians and murder victims at the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. And you thought life on Heroes was dark and gloomy.

"It was a life-changing experience," Milo said of his time spent with the deceased. "I'll probably be doing the speed limit from now on."

In other news, the actor also commented on his wardrobe choices. Safety plays a role in that department, too, it sounds like.

"I know what I like, and I only invest in items I'll still be able to wear in five or 10 years."