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Heading into their third season, the cast members of the long-threatened NBC drama "Friday Night Lights" said today that they acutely feel the gratitude that comes with being pulled back from the brink of cancellation.
“It was sort of like we were thrown a life ring,” actor Kyle Chandler said of the deal NBC struck with DirecTV to split the series' production costs and distribution rights. "I feel like it's a brand new show."
As part of the agreement, the satellite provider gets to air the new
13-episode season of “Friday Night Lights” this October before it
debuts in February on the broadcast network.
“When the opportunity came up, we jumped right on it,” said Eric
Shanks, executive vice president of entertainment for DirecTV, a
self-professed fan of the show who said Chandler’s Coach Taylor “has
enormously impacted how I raise my child.”
When the series airs Wednesdays on DirecTV’s 101 Network, each
episode will be paired with a 30-minute live call-in show, in which
fans can talk with actors from the show.
Because “Friday Nights Lights” will air on such different platforms,
producers are considering creating two distinct versions of each
episode to take advantage of having a longer run time and fewer content
restrictions on satellite.
“Potentially, there could be a version of the show that airs on
DirecTV that’s different from the one on NBC, and each version would
have something to recommend it,” said executive producer Jason Katims.
To read the rest of the article (warning - contains spoilers), click here!
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 The cast and crew of television football drama Friday Night Lights will kick off production in Austin once again on August 6th.
The critically acclaimed show, set in the fictional football-lovin’
small town of Dillon, Texas, has struggled in the ratings game, but
like any good underdog it retains a fervent fan base.
The last two seasons of FNL, filmed in Austin, have included cameos of local hangouts and landmarks such as the Alamo Deafthouse on South Lamar, Trophy's, Cheapo Discs, and the Broken Spoke. Expect to see more of Austin when season three begins airing on NBC next February.
Can't wait to catch quarterback cutie Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford),
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler), and the gang? A new deal struck between
the network and DirectTV will give FNL super-fans a sneak peak at season three with episodes airing October 1. And you might be able to spot some the FNL
cast (like Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly and Jesse Plemons) in person, as
they usually hit the Austin hotspots around South Congress.
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From The Watcher...
I interviewed Taylor Kitsch after the session, he had
just returned from a trip to Africa with Connie Britton and toured
Uganda and Kenya and become more aware of a charity called the African
Children's Choir. I hope to post more on that interview soon, in which
he also discussed his role in the film "X4."
Also, Kitsch is now calling Kyle Chandler "Chans" and Connie Britton "Cons."
To read the rest of the article (warning - contains spoilers), click here!
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Written by Kelly
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From Terry Morrow's Tinseltown Tales...
My best friend from last summer's press tour -- Taylor Kitsch of
"Friday Night Lights" -- and I sat down together, and he was very high
on his work on "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." He plays Gambit of the X-Men
in the film that stars Hugh Jackman. As for the fate of "FNL", Taylor
is optimistic but used to the drill. The show has been on the brink of
death more than once so he's used to preparing for whatever may come.
The show is moving to DirecTV in the fall and will premiere a third
season on NBC in early 2009. Taylor is actually one of my favorite
people -- and he says he's not settled down yet. He's focused on his
work and not his love life.
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 The survival of Friday Night Lights for a third season is a miracle. Nearly cancelled by NBC, a last minute
deal with DirecTV brought it back for a shortened season 3 that will
last for 13 episodes airing this Fall on DirecTV and will then air on
NBC in the Spring.
At the Television Critics Association panel for Friday Night Lights,
executive producer Jason Katims revealed season 3 will premiere October
1 on DirectTV (to tie in to the fact that it will air on DirecTV's
channel 101). The NBC airings will begin in February.
Addressing the previously announced fact that Scott Porter and Gaius Charles will not be returning as series regulars, Katims said it was mainly due
to the focus on reality for the show, acknowledging the fact that
graduating from high school meant the characters would have to move on.
However, both stars will be back for four-episode arcs that will wrap
up their storylines and send them off.
Katims also pointed out that airing on DirecTV means the show may be
slightly different from the original series because of fewer standards
and practices restraints and longer running times. He also said season
3 will begin with a new school year rather than finishing up the
unfinished second season.
The highlight was likely when Taylor Kitsch answered a question about the future of Riggins and Lyla by saying he
had no idea what was happening the next season.
SPOILER WARNING - Continue with caution!
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Friday Night Lights was one of ten semi-finalists under consideration for Best Drama, but unfortunately did not make the cut this year. Instead, the show has officially been nominated in the following categories:
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
• Brothers & Sisters
• Damages
• Friday Night Lights
• Mad Men
• The Tudors
Outstanding Special Class—Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs
• Battlestar Galactica
• Friday Night Lights: Spotlight on Austin
• Lost: Missing Pieces
• Sarah Silverman Program Nugget
• 30 Rock: Kenneth The Web Page
The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles, CA Sunday, September 21st at 8/7C on ABC.
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 Counting down our favourite rugged men - we like 'em scruffy, tough and mean.
#5 - Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins, Friday Night Lights)
Riggins
is the fullback on the Dillon Panthers, and he is often struggling with
alcohol, girls, and his relationship with his father. Originally in an
on-again, off-again relationship with Tyra, Tim cheated on her with
Lyla, the long-time girlfriend of his paralyzed best friend, Jason.
While Riggins claimed he was in love with Lyla, he moved onto his hot,
older neighbour, who eventually dumped him for his brother.
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On the cancellation bubble for what seems like its entire run, NBC’s
“Friday Night Lights” made another appearance in the top 10, repeating
its fifth-place finish from the winter poll. Critics weren’t as
enthralled with the second season of “Lights” as with the first—the
show placed third in the summer 2007 poll—but still gushed about what
the show brings to the broadcast table.
“OK, season two wasn’t as good as this classy drama’s first,” wrote
the San Jose, Calif., Mercury News’ Charlie McCollum. “But thanks to
splendid acting and an evocative sense of time and place, it was still
one of the finest things on network TV.”
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Friday Night Lights is one of ten semi-finalists under consideration for Best Drama for an Emmy award!
"The Wire," "Friday Night Lights" and "Pushing Daisies" are among the semifinalists for this year's Emmy nominations.
Ten
drama series and 10 comedies emerged as the top vote-getters in
balloting by members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences,
the academy said Thursday.
The final five nominees in each category - which will be voted on and a
winner announced at the Emmy Awards - will be released on July 17.
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 The Graphic, Gallery and Affiliates sections of the site have been updated with the following...
- 1 NEW Site Poll
- 1 NEW Affiliate
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There are TV stars, there are movie stars, and then there are TV stars who become movie stars. Check out the gallery of hot TV actors who have big-screen glory in their sights.
#19 - Taylor Kitsch
Role Call: He's 'Friday Night Lights' troubled, sensitive -- and extremely beautiful -- gridiron star Tim Riggins.
Crossover: He'll appear in the racial drama 'Gospel Hill,' actor Giancarlo Esposito's directing debut, and as bad boy mutant Remy LeBeau, aka Gambit, in the upcoming 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.' We bet he'll break out as the super-powered card-thrower. ( *Note - we do too!)
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A trailer for Taylor's forthcoming movie, Gospel Hill, has finally begun making it's way around the internet.
If you'd like to check out the trailer, click here. (click on "teaser" & then "home" if having trouble viewing the vid.)
For more info on Gospel Hill, click here.
*Special thanks to Jess for the info.
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Written by Kelly
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 A press release announcing the nominees for the 2008 Teen Choice Awards has just been released, and Taylor Kitsch is nominated in two categories!
Taylor is nominated for both Choice TV Actor: Drama and for Choice Male Hottie.
Friday Night Lights is also nominated for Choice TV Show: Drama.
The festivities, which will be hosted this year by Miley Cyrus, will air on Monday, August 4th on FOX. Additional nominees, musical guests, attendees and presenters to be announced. Winners of the coveted surfboard awards will be announced during the
two-hour celebration broadcast from the Gibson Amphitheatre in
Universal City, CA.
If you're between 13 and 19 years of age, you can cast your votes for Taylor and FNL here.
The staff of TaylorKitsch.net would like to congratulate Taylor on his TC08 nominations & wish him the best of luck!
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Written by Kelly
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Portrait Magazine wants you to vote for the top 30 stars under the age of 30 in their annual 'Top 30 Under 30' list for 2008.
Taylor Kitsch is one of the young stars nominated. To cast your vote for Taylor, click here!
The poll closes in July, so be sure to cast your vote soon.
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Written by Kelly
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 AOL's season ending TV poll is on now, and Friday Night Lights is nominated for: most underrated show, best drama & sexiest cast. So vote now!
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Appropriately for a Wolverine wrap party, there was plenty of hair on display.
Hugh
Jackman, clad in neck to toe in a pimp's fur coat, set the scene for
the over-the-top '70s inspired party for his big flick last night. His wife Deborra-Lee Furness was dressed like one of his working girls.
Packing out the Piano Room and taking over half of Trademark, the 600 guests including actors.
Liev Schreiber and Hugh's wife Deborra-Lee Furness were wigged out
in '70s afros and Olivia Newton-John glitter bands for the night.
Downing Wolverine cocktails and fish and chips, the party raged well into the morning. Orchestrated by Sydney's newest party guru Amanda Archer the budget for the night was rumoured to be around $50,000.
Entertainment included drag star Courtney Act who performed a version of Xanadu. Jackman in a short speech thanked the cast and crew, saying they were the "best ever''.
He made special mention of acclaimed cinematographer Don McAlpine, who was celebrating his wedding anniversary.
Production on Wolverine will continue until the end of June. All outdoor filming has completed, with only in-studio shots to go.
More than 600 cast and crew partied, including key cast Will.I.Am, Danny Houston, and Taylor Kitsch.
Local actors at the party included Aaron Jeffreys, Peta Wilson and Asher Keddie.
"This is a party to celebrate months of hard work. Hugh and I are
incredibly grateful to the cast and crew,'' said executive producer
John Palermo, decked out in bell bottoms, paying homage to the late
choreographer Bob Fosse.
"We have fortunately been able to provide jobs for 450 crew members, 50 Australian actors and 1500 extras.''
The party included performances from no less than five young local
artists, including Kyla Sexton, Anthea White and female impersonator
Courtney Act, singing classic '70s numbers.
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