New York — "Brother against brother," says The Governor fiercely. "Winner goes free. Fight to the death."
Is this any way to run a town?
AMC's zombie drama "The Walking Dead" ended the first half of this season with a wrenching faceoff: roughneck brothers Merle and Daryl were pitted in a bloody test of loyalty to The Governor as he rallied his flock – the residents of Woodbury, Ga. – to goad them on.
That was last December.
Things haven't settled down as the hit horror serial returns for another eight episodes Sunday at 9 p.m. Est. The death match continues. The Governor, played by David Morrissey, is increasingly oppressive, even deranged.
"With Woodbury, he has built a sanctuary, a place of safety where humanity can start again," says Morrissey. "But the negative side of power is like a wobbly tooth for him. He just can't stop sticking his tongue in there. There's something gloriously painful about it,...
Is this any way to run a town?
AMC's zombie drama "The Walking Dead" ended the first half of this season with a wrenching faceoff: roughneck brothers Merle and Daryl were pitted in a bloody test of loyalty to The Governor as he rallied his flock – the residents of Woodbury, Ga. – to goad them on.
That was last December.
Things haven't settled down as the hit horror serial returns for another eight episodes Sunday at 9 p.m. Est. The death match continues. The Governor, played by David Morrissey, is increasingly oppressive, even deranged.
"With Woodbury, he has built a sanctuary, a place of safety where humanity can start again," says Morrissey. "But the negative side of power is like a wobbly tooth for him. He just can't stop sticking his tongue in there. There's something gloriously painful about it,...
- 2/7/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
"The Walking Dead" has elected its Governor.
British actor David Morrissey will join AMC's hit series for Season 3 as the Governor, the leader of a survivors colony called Woodbury. He'll become the primary (human) adversary for Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) in the third season, possibly due to his penchant for autocratic rule and for pitting humans against one another in Thunderdome-style battles.
So who is David Morrissey, aside from a guy who wasn't on our shortlist of candidates for the character?
If you're a fan of British television, you may already know him: He starred in the 2003 "State of Play" miniseries and the offbeat musical drama "Blackpool" (renamed "Viva Blackpool" when it aired in this country), as well as "Meadowlands" and the adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility" that aired as part of "Masterpiece" on PBS in 2008. He also appeared in the BBC/HBO miniseries "Five Days" and the "Red Riding" trilogy.
British actor David Morrissey will join AMC's hit series for Season 3 as the Governor, the leader of a survivors colony called Woodbury. He'll become the primary (human) adversary for Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) in the third season, possibly due to his penchant for autocratic rule and for pitting humans against one another in Thunderdome-style battles.
So who is David Morrissey, aside from a guy who wasn't on our shortlist of candidates for the character?
If you're a fan of British television, you may already know him: He starred in the 2003 "State of Play" miniseries and the offbeat musical drama "Blackpool" (renamed "Viva Blackpool" when it aired in this country), as well as "Meadowlands" and the adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility" that aired as part of "Masterpiece" on PBS in 2008. He also appeared in the BBC/HBO miniseries "Five Days" and the "Red Riding" trilogy.
- 2/24/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The third and final season of the hit BBC series Robin Hood fires to DVD on January 12, 2010, with a suggested retail price of $59.98. The five-disc set comes loaded with special features that take fans behind the scenes of the series and an in-depth look at its characters. Synopsis: Robin Hood: Season 3 sees the hero return for a final season full of thrilling adventures as Robin (Jonas Armstrong, Teachers) and his gang continue to outwit Sheriff (Keith Allen, Viva Blackpool), and his forces. Marian is dead and Robin has split up the gang and launched a solo mission to avenge her and kill Gisborne (Richard Armitage, Mi-5). Under the pressure of Prince John,...
- 9/30/2009
- by Patrick Luce
- Monsters and Critics
Megan Dodds has inked a talent holding deal with Fox and 20th Century Fox TV to star in an hourlong series project.
The deal stems from Dodds' performance in the Fox/20th TV dramedy pilot "Courtroom K," which impressed executives at the network and studio.
"She just stood out," Fox head of casting Marcia Shulman said of the Juilliard-trained Dodds. "To me, she looks like a classic movie star, a woman from the 1940s. And she is just a terrific actress."
The pact with Dodds comes a week after Fox signed a talent deal with another thirtysomething actress of solid pedigree, Yale School of Drama alum Kathryn Hahn. "It's the year of strong women," Shulman said. "I think women are a great audience for television, and we should be servicing them."
Once a mostly testosterone-driven network, Fox has been opening its schedule more to shows targeting women with the runaway...
The deal stems from Dodds' performance in the Fox/20th TV dramedy pilot "Courtroom K," which impressed executives at the network and studio.
"She just stood out," Fox head of casting Marcia Shulman said of the Juilliard-trained Dodds. "To me, she looks like a classic movie star, a woman from the 1940s. And she is just a terrific actress."
The pact with Dodds comes a week after Fox signed a talent deal with another thirtysomething actress of solid pedigree, Yale School of Drama alum Kathryn Hahn. "It's the year of strong women," Shulman said. "I think women are a great audience for television, and we should be servicing them."
Once a mostly testosterone-driven network, Fox has been opening its schedule more to shows targeting women with the runaway...
- 10/28/2008
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Viva CBS' 'Laughlin'? Well, no
CBS' musical drama "Viva Laughlin" has become the first major casualty of the 2007-08 broadcast season.
The network on Monday canceled the series co-starring Hugh Jackman after two dismal showings -- a special preview Thursday and a regular slot premiere Sunday.
CBS will air a rerun of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" in "Laughlin"'s Sunday 8 p.m. period this week before bringing back "The Amazing Race", which occupied the slot last year. The reality veteran will return for a 12th cycle Nov. 4.
"If there ever was a season (of 'Race') that I consider one of the best, it's this one," co-creator/exec producer Bertram van Munster said. "It's insanely funny, fast-paced and dramatic all at once."
"Laughlin", from Sony Pictures TV, BBC Worldwide Prods. and CBS Paramount Network TV, opened with a 8.4 million viewers and a 2.3 rating/6 share among adults 18-49 in the 10 p.m. hour Thursday, holding onto only 40% of its "CSI" lead-in audience.
On Sunday, the series based on BBC's "Viva Blackpool" managed a minuscule 6.8 million viewers and a 1.2/3 in adults 18-49 at 8 p.m.
The network on Monday canceled the series co-starring Hugh Jackman after two dismal showings -- a special preview Thursday and a regular slot premiere Sunday.
CBS will air a rerun of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" in "Laughlin"'s Sunday 8 p.m. period this week before bringing back "The Amazing Race", which occupied the slot last year. The reality veteran will return for a 12th cycle Nov. 4.
"If there ever was a season (of 'Race') that I consider one of the best, it's this one," co-creator/exec producer Bertram van Munster said. "It's insanely funny, fast-paced and dramatic all at once."
"Laughlin", from Sony Pictures TV, BBC Worldwide Prods. and CBS Paramount Network TV, opened with a 8.4 million viewers and a 2.3 rating/6 share among adults 18-49 in the 10 p.m. hour Thursday, holding onto only 40% of its "CSI" lead-in audience.
On Sunday, the series based on BBC's "Viva Blackpool" managed a minuscule 6.8 million viewers and a 1.2/3 in adults 18-49 at 8 p.m.
- 10/23/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Networks pilot orders shun serial dramas
Heavily serialized dramas are out, soaps and high-concept procedurals are in, The Bionic Woman and Philip Marlowe are back, and one-hour British imports are hotter than ever.
Overall, the five networks have ordered 45 drama pilots, on par with the 47 greenlighted last year.
View 2007-08 drama pilots by network: ABC | CBS | NBC | Fox | the CW
Dubbed as "the season of serialized dramas," 2006-07 yielded only one big hit in the genre, NBC's Heroes, and one modest success, CBS' Jericho. With a number of high-profile, heavily serialized new shows such as ABC's The Nine and Six Degrees, NBC's Kidnapped and Fox's Vanished long gone, the networks opted for more close-ended dramas for next fall.
A record four British drama concepts have landed pilot orders: Life on Mars and Football Wives (the latter based on Footballers' Wives) at ABC, Viva Laughlin! (based on Viva Blackpool!) at CBS and a project based on Wild at Heart at the CW. They have attracted impressive auspices, with David E. Kelley writing and executive producing Mars, Bryan Singer directing and executive producing Wives and Hugh Jackman executive producing and guest starring in and Gabriele Muccino directing and executive producing "Laughlin!"
Street cops are back in favor after disappearing from primetime following the end of ABC's NYPD Blue. CBS (Protect and Serve), NBC (Ft. Pit), Fox (K-Ville) and CW (Gravity) are all on the beat with police dramas.
Overall, the five networks have ordered 45 drama pilots, on par with the 47 greenlighted last year.
View 2007-08 drama pilots by network: ABC | CBS | NBC | Fox | the CW
Dubbed as "the season of serialized dramas," 2006-07 yielded only one big hit in the genre, NBC's Heroes, and one modest success, CBS' Jericho. With a number of high-profile, heavily serialized new shows such as ABC's The Nine and Six Degrees, NBC's Kidnapped and Fox's Vanished long gone, the networks opted for more close-ended dramas for next fall.
A record four British drama concepts have landed pilot orders: Life on Mars and Football Wives (the latter based on Footballers' Wives) at ABC, Viva Laughlin! (based on Viva Blackpool!) at CBS and a project based on Wild at Heart at the CW. They have attracted impressive auspices, with David E. Kelley writing and executive producing Mars, Bryan Singer directing and executive producing Wives and Hugh Jackman executive producing and guest starring in and Gabriele Muccino directing and executive producing "Laughlin!"
Street cops are back in favor after disappearing from primetime following the end of ABC's NYPD Blue. CBS (Protect and Serve), NBC (Ft. Pit), Fox (K-Ville) and CW (Gravity) are all on the beat with police dramas.
- 1/31/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS, Dorff track pilot for 'Tracer'
Stephen Dorff has teamed with The Sopranos writer-producers Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess for the drama Skip Tracer, which has been picked up to pilot by CBS.
CBS also has given a pilot order to Viva Laughlin! -- a musical from Huff creator Bob Lowry and Hugh Jackman based on the BBC miniseries Viva Blackpool! -- and CW has picked up a pilot based on a British series, ITV's Wild at Heart.
Tracer, from CBS Paramount Network TV, stars Dorff as a charming rogue with a heart of gold who works as a skip tracer -- a go-to guy for locating missing persons -- among the colorful characters in Los Angeles' underbelly.
Emmy winners Green and Burgess penned the script and are executive producing with Dorff and Dorff's producing partner Tucker Tooley of Media Talent Group.
Dorff developed Tracer through his deal with CBS, as part of which he also starred in the network's telefilm Covert One: The Hades Factor.
Under his pact with CBS, Dorff developed three other projects, to which he is not attached to star: one with producers Ridley and Tony Scott and writer Doug Richardson, another with director Simon West and writer Robert Port and the third with writers Jeremy Miller and Dan Cohen.
CBS also has given a pilot order to Viva Laughlin! -- a musical from Huff creator Bob Lowry and Hugh Jackman based on the BBC miniseries Viva Blackpool! -- and CW has picked up a pilot based on a British series, ITV's Wild at Heart.
Tracer, from CBS Paramount Network TV, stars Dorff as a charming rogue with a heart of gold who works as a skip tracer -- a go-to guy for locating missing persons -- among the colorful characters in Los Angeles' underbelly.
Emmy winners Green and Burgess penned the script and are executive producing with Dorff and Dorff's producing partner Tucker Tooley of Media Talent Group.
Dorff developed Tracer through his deal with CBS, as part of which he also starred in the network's telefilm Covert One: The Hades Factor.
Under his pact with CBS, Dorff developed three other projects, to which he is not attached to star: one with producers Ridley and Tony Scott and writer Doug Richardson, another with director Simon West and writer Robert Port and the third with writers Jeremy Miller and Dan Cohen.
- 1/8/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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