Peter Berg and Kyle Chandler on the restructuring of FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTSWith FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS set to begin its fourth season Wednesday night on DirecTV’s 101 Network, Chandler is experiencing something he’s never had on the show before: stability. NBC and DirecTV renewed their partnership for a two-season run of 13-episodes apiece, bringing to an end -- at least for now -- the annual stress over a last-minute renewal.
A plot line involving a town redistricting has provided an opportunity to introduce a host of new characters, as well as disrupt the heart of the show. “It’s a little bit of a Horatio Alger story. He’s going from rags to riches, at least he hopefully is,” Chandler says.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Still a Winner
LIGHTS plays out like a good novel. The opener sets up battles between heroes and villains and the inevitable conflict between Coach Taylor's strong values and his replacement's win-at-all-costs philosophy.
Five reasons to watch FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
5. Survival of the Fittest
4. Hot Twentysomethings Playing Hot Teenagers
3. A Model Marriage
2. Enter: Plot Twist!
1. There's No End In Sight
Seven reasons to watch the FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS premiere
1. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS one of the best dramas on television.
2. East vs. West
3. A real underdog
4. New characters
5. And old ones
6. Tim Riggins shirtless
7. Peter Berg
INTERVIEW: FNL's Connie Britton (Tami)
"There is something so remarkable about the fact that we’re still here. We’ve been on pins and needles every season up to this point, always on the brink of falling off the face of the planet because we don’t have great ratings — and by some miracle get picked up. Assuming the fifth season is the last, the writers have a chance to create a really great arc to end everything on. It’s rare for television."
CTAM Summit 2009: Kilar -- Hulu Not "Giving It Away" for Free
Hulu CEO Jason Kilar responded to TV industry critics who complain that Hulu is undermining current models saying they haven’t seen his business plan. Talking to B&C after the closing session of Denver, Colorado cable conference CTAM, Kilar said, “We’re very bullish about the future of Hulu, we’re well ahead of plan.” He wouldn’t comment on whether the site was profitable but added, “I like to say that I’m a capitalist,” adding “We don’t’ do this overnight.“
Leven Rambin joins GREY'S ANATOMY
Leven Rambin’s official site confirms the news on the twitter feed of the actress, that states she will be appearing in ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy in a recurring role.
Soap Nation: iParticipate Roundup
Not only did fans of GENERAL HOSPITAL, ALL MY CHILDREN, and ONE LIFE TO LIVE get to hang out with some of their favorite stars, but also -- and most importantly -- everyone rallied together to beautify two very deserving schools with the help of CityYear, the country-wide non-profit organization dedicated to helping students and schools succeed.
OLTL's Bree Williamson deals Tribeca condo
Bree Williamson sold condo Unit #3A at 303 Greenwich St. in Tribeca for $650,000 to Brian Lam on Sept. 22. Williamson paid $850,000 for the property in Mar. 2008.
Eric Braeden Talks About Returning to Y&R"I come from the world of sports and it's very simple ... I put out my hand to people but if you don't return your hand or if you come at me, I come back at you twice as hard."
Because of his overwhelming online support, Braeden is even mulling a jump to Twitter and Facebook. "This whole thing has made me have a change of mind about that," he says. "The way the fans are loyal and will stand by you, it's amazing."
Ryan Brown sells condo in Lincoln Square
Ryan Brown (Y&R, GL) and Victoria Arbiter-Brown sold condo Unit #34B at 2012 Broadway in Lincoln Square for $1.15 million to Amy E. Schwegel on Sept. 23.
Rick Springfield only plays Rick Springfield on TV
"I've acted a lot of different things in my life, but I used to be averse to playing a musician, but now I think it's fine. You have an in there, just because you are a musician, but it's still acting. There may be some elements of it that refer to Rick Springfield's life, but the gig is basically an acting gig. I have to say those lines; I have to be truthful in them. I have to do certain things that I sure don't do in my real life."
How is Hulu giving away content for free when content is ad supported just like broadcast and cable tv? If the model isn't lucrative enough then it should be changed or perhaps they should offer less variety of programs under the ad supported only platform. Online viewing is here to stay. Wouldn't it be nice if the old dinosaurs stopped bitching about it and made it work for them and us.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I was on EB'side of the Y&R contract dispute but he really should shut up now.
Unfortunately, advertisers don't pay as much for online viewers as they do for TV viewers.
ReplyDeleteBraeden is actually doing Y&R a favor. Good or bad, he's gotten Y&R's name in non-soap news sources. Simultaneously, he's increased his own profile.
If Braeden were smart, he'd get his agent to start putting feelers out for guest stints on primetime shows. A recurring role that allows him more space than his short gig on "How I met Your Mother" would be great.
He's just lost one third of his income. We don't know what his expenses are. So, more power to him to earn more outside daytime. Maybe he'll develop a bigger fanbase that he leverage back on Y&R.
Frankly, I think Braeden would be a great heavy on 24 or some other drama.