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Post by DreamDangerously on Jun 3, 2007 16:39:17 GMT
Blood Ties is actually far more historically correct with their story of him. Well...correct in that he didn't die as baby...he was about 17 I think. He's buried in Suffolk not too far from where I grew. |
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Post by orokiah on Jul 25, 2007 17:06:30 GMT
According to TV and Satellite Week, Blood Ties is starting on Living TV at 8pm on 16th August. First Look: Blood Ties (contains some spoilers for episode one) |
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Post by rwctlc1107 on Jul 26, 2007 1:06:57 GMT
FYI, if you do watch it you may have to give it a few episodes. It really grew on my the more i watched it.
tina
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Post by fenris on Jul 26, 2007 19:27:31 GMT
TV shows about vampire detectives are like buses - you wait for ages, then two come along at once. In addition to Blood Ties, another America series about an undead investigator will be debuting later this year. Here's a link to CBS's Fall schedule, that includes a preview of Moonlight; www.cbs.com/primetime/fall_preview_2007/index.shtmlThe footage is from the show's original pilot, which ironically we won't get to see, because it's been completely re-shot due to several cast changes. The delectable Sophia Myles is now playing the leading female role. |
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Post by orokiah on Aug 19, 2007 13:30:23 GMT
FYI, if you do watch it you may have to give it a few episodes. It really grew on my the more i watched it. I'm definitely going to give it a go, I really enjoyed the first episode. I like the way it doesn't seem to take itself too seriously and is kind of tongue in cheek - the demon guy with the Cockney accent and bad one liners was very funny (I hope it was intentional!), as was his inept geek master who just wanted some money, a nice new Porsche and a girlfriend to call his own. Awww.  I thought some of the scripting was excellent and so was Christina Cox. Plus Henry doesn't seem particularly broody so far, which is nice and refreshing! |
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Post by rwctlc1107 on Aug 19, 2007 19:22:03 GMT
I am glad you liked it! I too enjoyed the tongue in cheekness of it. I think we are getting season 2 here this fall and cant wait!
Tina
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Post by orokiah on Jan 24, 2008 14:07:36 GMT
TV shows about vampire detectives are like buses - you wait for ages, then two come along at once. In addition to Blood Ties, another America series about an undead investigator will be debuting later this year. The delectable Sophia Myles is now playing the leading female role. News at last on a UK showing for Moonlight - it's going to Living, same as Blood Ties. Living seem to like vampire shows at the moment. If they acquire any more they'll have to change their name to Undead. From Digital Spy: Living has acquired CBS drama Moonlight.
The supernatural romance series stars The Shield's Alex O'Loughlin as private investigator Mick St John, a vampire who investigates murders and mysteries and seeks to protect the innocent after being bitten 55 years ago on his wedding night by new bride Coraline (Shannyn Sossoman).
Forever 30 years old, St John teams up with reporter Beth Turner, played by Sophia Myles, and 400 year-old vampire and hedge fund trader Josef, played by Veronica Mars alumnus Jason Dohring.
The series, which won the award for Best New TV Drama at this year's People's Choice Awards, recently completed a 12 episode run in the States.
Moonlight starts on Living at 10pm on February 19.Has anyone seen Moonlight? Is it any good? |
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Post by DreamDangerously on Jan 27, 2008 10:54:55 GMT
I've seen all the episodes so far. It's a bit slow to get going but it's actually worth watching. It has a nice line in vampire mythology that is uniquely it's own, it sets the rules down and then sticks to them through the whole series. The relationship between Mick and Beth is well played without being sappy and there are lots of added twists and complications. There are a few duff episodes but mostly it avoids being an identikit Angel-a-like and there are some strong supporting actors that keep it interesting - Veronica Mars' Jason Dohring, Shannyn Sossamon and David Blue are espeically good. There's some of the usual 'why am I not human' angst that goes with this territory but Mick is a really likeable character and he's not nearlly as mopey and self obsessed as Angel was prone to being.  |
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Post by orokiah on Jan 28, 2008 10:58:07 GMT
Blood Ties was released on Region 2 DVD this week: Play.com linkThere's some of the usual 'why am I not human' angst that goes with this territory but Mick is a really likeable character and he's not nearlly as mopey and self obsessed as Angel was prone to being. Bring on the non-broody vampires. I'm sold. Moonlight sounds well worth a go. Thanks for the info.
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Post by rwctlc1107 on Jan 29, 2008 13:12:27 GMT
I have been watching Moonlight. It is pretty good!
btw, the 2nd season of Blood Ties aired this fall. I have it all recorded but havent had a chance to watch it yet.
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Post by fenris on May 14, 2008 16:04:34 GMT
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Post by fenris on May 23, 2009 16:44:08 GMT
Another teenage Buffy/ Twilight/vampire-themed TV series is currently in production. However, it's being made for Israeli television and will be in Hebrew. Here's a link to a news article about Split, complete with a promo image of the young cast in character; forward.com/articles/106349/By coincidence, I was having a discussion with a friend last week, about how Channel 4 have apparently announced that they're not planning to buy any new American series in the next twelve months. Why - I asked my friend - do we only get homegrown and American TV shows in this country? There must be countless high-quality series being made in Europe and the rest of the world that could easily be shown in the UK with the addition of subtitles. Back in the Nineties when I had analog satellite, I had access to dozens of German language channels, and the primetime shows were all action-packed detective series full of shoot-outs, explosions, helicopters, car chases and people falling off of tall buildings. I couldn't understand a word anyone was saying, but they were all wonderfully exciting ( Der Clown was a particular favourite) and made the British cop shows being produced at that time - Morse, Wycliffe and A Touch of Frost - look as dull as ditchwater. |
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Post by WarrenWitchesRule on May 24, 2009 0:17:55 GMT
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Post by orokiah on May 24, 2009 14:51:01 GMT
I was having a discussion with a friend last week, about how Channel 4 have apparently announced that they're not planning to buy any new American series in the next twelve months. Why - I asked my friend - do we only get homegrown and American TV shows in this country? There must be countless high-quality series being made in Europe and the rest of the world that could easily be shown in the UK with the addition of subtitles. They've shown a few subtitled European dramas on BBC4 - keep an eye out for the excellent French crime drama Spiral. I agree it's a shame we don't see more, though. I'd love to see some of SOKO Leipzig after the crossover they did with The Bill last year but ITV would probably consider a subtitled show to be too high brow for their target audience - even though their funding crisis means they can produce less and less original drama of their own. |
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Post by fenris on May 27, 2009 5:39:53 GMT
The Witches of Eastwick has also been made into a TV show, not sure how it will turn out but I'll give it a try and see. Thanks for all those links, WarrenWitchesRule. Eastwick could be interesting, but early reports indicate that it's going to be aimed firmly at the Desperate Housewives audience, with the supernatural/fantasy elements played down. In other US TV news, NBC have cancelled Medium after five seasons - but within 24 hours it was picked up for a sixth season by CBS. As CBS is the home of Ghost Whisperer, I suspect we'll see a crossover between the two shows. |
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