Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire different to The Sopranos

Former
Sopranos writer Terence Winter has distanced his upcoming gangster
drama Boardwalk Empire from the James Gandolfini series , saying: “The
’70s felt a little too close to Tony Soprano’s world [and] the ’50s sort
of felt like Tony’s dad’s world,” he explained. “And the ’20s, for many
reasons, [is where] I ended up, but it just felt [right]. People
looked… and sounded different and the music and pop culture were
different, and yet it was still accessible. It was still modern enough
that it felt like you and I could watch it and… relate to these
people.”

Handler crticised for MTV Video Music Awards

Critics
have panned Chelsea Handler for her performance yesterday as host of
the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, with the New York Times stating “She
was among the worst in the show’s history” with the Washington Post
agreeing “…a string of flat punch lines felt a few degrees below crass.”

Meat Loaf for Glee

Meat Loaf is set for a turn on the second season of Glee alongside former Rocky Horror Picture Show cast-mate Barry Bostwick. The pair will feature on the Rocky Horror-themed episode as two television station managers.

Americans planning Outnumbered remake

American network Fox is planning on remaking UK comedy series Outnumbered, which screens here on UKTV. Fox has greenlit the series, which will be “inspired” by the BBC original.

Trailer for the upcoming HBO series Boardwalk Empire, coming to NZ on Sky Movies in October.

From Terence Winter, Emmy® Award-winning writer of The Sopranos and Academy® Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, comes BOARDWALK EMPIRE, an epic period drama set in 1920s Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition, when the sale of alcohol became illegal throughout the United States and organised crime was rife.

The series takes the viewer on a darkly seductive journey into the decadence and danger of Atlantic City’s golden era; a mecca of glamour and excess mixed with a seedy underbelly of violence and corruption.

Based on a non-fiction book by Nelson Johnson, BOARDWALK EMPIRE chronicles the life of Enoch ”Nucky” Johnson, played by Steve Buscemi. In a time when money, power, and liquor were ruthlessly fought over, this corrupt old world politician/crime boss struggles to maintain control of his empire in the face of rival gangsters hell bent on grabbing their share of the city’s Prohibition soaked profits.

This highly anticipated 12-episode series will premiere on SKY MOVIES, SKY Channel 020, this October.

SKY Director of Entertainment Programming Travis Dunbar is thrilled to be bringing Scorcese’s latest masterpiece to the channel.

“To secure such a premium programme, with phenomenal production values and creative pedigree, is an enormous coup for SKY MOVIES”, he says.

“Having had the privilege of viewing the feature-length pilot at this May’s L.A. screenings, I can honestly say there was uniform buzz and excitement after the premiere from all the international buyers. It is that rare combination of the epic and the personal.

This is a truly unique series with the scale of a blockbuster, yet in the classic Scorsese style. Much like The Sopranos, this show is sure to linger in the memory”.

BOARDWALK EMPIRE’S behind-the-camera talent, showcasing writer Terence Winter’s powerful storytelling and Martin Scorsese’s directorial genius, along with Buscemi’s portrayal of gangster Nucky, make this the must-see television event of the year.

Britney episode for Glee

Glee creator Ryan Murphy has confirmed the second season of the show will feature an episode themed on Britney Spears. There is no word if the singer herself will make an appearance.

Scorsese series premiere confirmed

A premiere date has been announced for the much-anticipated Martin Scorsese drama series Boardwalk Empire in the US. The show, which is being touted as possibly the best new show this year, will hit screens on September 19.

Doctor Who graphic novel

The BBC have confirmed the launch date of the first Doctor Who graphic novel called The Only Good Dalek. The synopsis is as follows: “Top-secret Station 7 is where the Earth Forces send all the equipment captured in their war against the Daleks to be analysed and examined. But somehow the Daleks have found out about Station 7 – and there’s something there that they want back.”

Here’s the promotional trailer for the brand new Martin Scorsese and Mark Wahlberg produced drama series Boardwalk Empire.

Looks good.