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TV Recap: Outlander "Sassenach" By: Suepafly People disappear all of the time. Some run away, most are found, usually. Claire has never lived in one place long enough to own such a simple thing as a vase, and she could not think of anything she wanted more. It’s six months after the end of the war now, but then, Claire performs some emergency surgery on a soldier until the doctors can take over. There are celebrations erupting all around her. The war is finally over. She drinks deeply from the champagne bottle that she’s holding. In her mind VE day grows fainter, but the day she saw that vase does not. She remembers it clearly, and she knows even with the heartache that follows she wouldn’t change a thing. It’s a beautiful beginning to the beloved Diana Gabaldon series; let’s just hope that they get this one right. Claire and Frank were in Scotland on their second honeymoon. They needed a holiday to get to know the people they’ve become after the days apart. The h

FIRST LOOK: STARZ Releases Opening Title Sequence from OUTLANDER Debuted at the San Diego Comic-Con World Premiere STARZ releases a first look at the opening title song and sequence of its highly anticipated original series “ Outlander .” The opening showcases never-before-seen footage from the series, along with an arrangement of the “Skye Boat Song” by Emmy-award winning composer Bear McCreary featuring the vocals of songstress Raya Yarbrough (below). The network first shared the main sequence upon over 1,500 enthusiastic fans at the Comic-Con world premiere screening of “Outlander” at San Diego’s historic Spreckels Theatre on Friday night. “Outlander” premieres on Saturday, August 9th at 9pm ET/PT on STARZ Watch the video after the Jump... Please Leave A Comment-

We invite you to disappear to the 18th century Scottish Highlands with British Army nurse Claire Randall ( Caitriona Balfe ), through three new photos and the new official series trailer for STARZ Original series “ Outlander ,” premiering Summer 2014. Watch the trailer & see all the images after the Jump... About Outlander: The “ Outlander ” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one epic tale. The series, adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”), is currently filming on location in Scotland and is set to premiere on STARZ this Summer. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Upon her arrival, she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. But when she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalro

STARZ is going all out this year at Comic-Con 2013. PIRATES WANTED! STARZ UNFURLS FAN-ONLY SNEAK PEEK SCREENING OF “ BLACK SAILS ” AT COMIC-CON. FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL BAY , CREATED BY JONATHAN STEINBERG (“JERICHO,” “HUMAN TARGET”) AND ROBERT LEVINE (“TOUCH”) WHAT : Exclusive sneak peek screening of the highly anticipated high-seas STARZ Original drama from Executive Producer Michael Bay, “Black Sails.” The first episode will be screened for fans only during Comic-Con 2013. Special guests to be announced. WHEN : Thursday, July 18th. Details to follow. ABOUT : The pirate adventure “Black Sails” centers on the tales of Captain Flint ( Toby Stephens ) and his men and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver ( Luke Arnol

Starz is betting on The White Queen . In keeping with the premium cable network's straight-to-series strategy, Starz has ordered 10 episodes of a drama adapted from Philippa Gregory's New York Times best-selling novel series, The Cousins War . Set against the backdrop of England's Wars of the Roses during the 15th century, the story revolves around women caught up in the ongoing conflict for the throne. They are some of the most ruthless players in history and will stop at nothing to support their own causes and those of the ones they love. White Queen will be told through the stories of three equally driven women -- Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville -- in their quest for power as they manipulate behind the scenes of history. “Phillipa Gregory's novels have become runaway best-sellers with passionate fans the world over, making this a project ripe for reimagining,” said Starz managing director of original programming Carmi Zlotnik. “The per

STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES “ SPARTACUS ” ADDS ANNA HUTCHINSON, JENNA LIND AND GWENDOLINE TAYLOR TO SEASON THREE OF THE HIT SHOW. Anna Hutchison, Jenna Lind and Gwendoline Taylor have been added to the cast of the hit STARZ Original series, “ Spartacus ,” now filming season three in New Zealand. Hutchison will play Laeta, the privileged wife of a Roman dignitary who becomes entangled in the struggle against Spartacus. Her life and those of the ones she loves are forever changed by the conflict. Lind will play Kore, a loyal slave to Marcus Crassus (played by Simon Merrells), the Roman tasked to bring an end to Spartacus and his rebellion. Her deep feelings for her master will be sorely tested by spiraling events. Taylor will play Sibyl, a beautiful young slave rescued from Roman cruelty. Now free, she will embark on a journey that will touch the lives of key leaders in the rebellion. New Zealand actress Anna Hutchison recently made an international splash on the big screen in

We were sent other the new trailer for STARZ upcoming show SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE . The show premieres on January 27th at 10pm ET. Spartacus: Vengeance is a Starz television series advertised as the second season and sequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Its story follows Spartacus (played by Liam McIntyre, who replaces the late Andy Whitfield), after he and his fellow gladiators kill their master Batiatus and escape from his gladiatorial training school or ludus. Cast members and characters who return from the first season include Lucy Lawless as Lucretia, Peter Mensah as Oenomaus, Manu Bennett as Crixus, Nick Tarabay as Ashur, Viva Bianca as Ilithyia, and Craig Parker as Gaius Claudius Glaber. Dustin Clare will also reprise his role as Gannicus from Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, the prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Please Leave A Comment-

GLADIATORS RETURN TO STARZ IN 2012 “ SPARTACUS ” RENEWED FOR SEASON THREE Green Light Comes Months Ahead of “Spartacus: Vengeance” Premiere The most celebrated STARZ Originals franchise, “ Spartacus ,” will continue to wow audiences worldwide with a renewal secured for a thrilling and bloody third season. The green light comes well in advance of “Spartacus: Vengeance,” which will debut exclusively on STARZ - Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10PM ET/PT. As yet untitled, production on the third season of ‘Spartacus‘ is expected to begin in New Zealand in early 2012. “There is no denying the impact ‘Spartacus‘ has had in the marketplace with fans across the globe thirsting for the continuation of the epic tale. “Vengeance” brings unparalleled action and drama to STARZ viewers in January. We are thrilled to come to an early agreement that allows the writers and talent to get right back to work in preparing for season three.” “Many surprises are in store for ‘Vengeance‘ viewers this yea

Starz and BBC Worldwide Productions Announce New Original Series “ Da Vinci’s Demons ” First Series in the Starz Entertainment and BBC Worldwide Productions Development, Production and Distribution Deal Writer of the Upcoming Man of Steel and Co-Writer of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises , David S. Goyer , Pens Script Starz Entertainment has green-lit a new original adventure series titled “ Da Vinci’s Demons ,” developed and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. This is the first project to enter production under the multi-year agreement Starz signed with BBC Worldwide Productions earlier this summer. The series was jointly announced today by Starz Media Managing Director, Carmi Zlotnik and BBC Worldwide Productions Head, Jane Tranter. Written by David S. Goyer, co-writer of blockbuster and critically-acclaimed films Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and writer of the highly anticipated Man of Steel, the eight-episode series is scheduled to begin prod

TUNE-IN TO SEE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CONCLUSION OF THE STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES “ TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY ” ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 10PM ET/PT The season finale of “ Torchwood: Miracle Day ,” entitled ‘ The Blood Line ,’ premieres on STARZ on Friday, September 9 at 10pm ET/PT. In the original hour-long episode, the Torchwood team travels across the world on a final, desperate mission, but the Three Families are unstoppable unless a terrible sacrifice is made. Frances Fisher (Titanic, The Lincoln Lawyer) guest stars as The Mother. " Torchwood: Miracle Day " begins with a day when nobody dies. All across the world, nobody dies. And then the next day, and the next, and the next, people keep aging -- they get hurt and sick -- but they never die. The result: a population boom, overnight. With all the extra people, resources are finite. It's said that in four month's time, the human race will cease to be viable. But this can't be a natural occurrence - someone

STARZ PREMIERES NEW EPISODE OF CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ORIGINAL SERIES “ TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY ” ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 10PM ET/PT Episode nine of “ Torchwood: Miracle Day ,” entitled “ The Gathering ,” premieres on STARZ on Friday, September 2 at 10pm ET/PT. In the original hour-long episode, the Three Families plunge the world into recession, the Torchwood team – defeated, powerless and hunted – must strike a bargain with the devil himself. Frances Fisher (Titanic, The Lincoln Lawyer) guest stars as The Mother. Torchwood: Miracle Day - An Invitation for Jilly Watch the preview after the Jump... " Torchwood: Miracle Day " begins with a day when nobody dies. All across the world, nobody dies. And then the next day, and the next, and the next, people keep aging -- they get hurt and sick -- but they never die. The result: a population boom, overnight. With all the extra people, resources are finite. It's said that in four month's time, the human race wil

“ Spartacus: Vengeance ” stars Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), Katrina Law (Mira), Manu Bennett (Crixus) and Dustin Clare (Gannicus), among others. On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus that concluded “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” the gladiator rebellion continues and begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic in “Spartacus: Vengeance.” Gaius Claudius Glaber and his Roman troops are sent to Capua to crush the growing band of freed slaves that Spartacus leads before it can inflict further damage. Spartacus is presented the choice of satisfying his personal need for vengeance against the man that condemned his wife to slavery and eventual death, or making the larger sacrifices necessary to keep his budding army from breaking apart. Containing all of the blood-soaked action, exotic sexuality, and villainy and heroism that has come to distinguish the series, the tale of Spartacus resumes in epic fashion. Watch the trailer a

STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES “ TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY ” PREMIERES FRIDAY, JULY 8 AT 10PM ET/PT STARZ will present the original series premiere of “ Torchwood: Miracle Day ” entitled ‘ The New World ,’ on Friday, July 8th at 10pm ET/PT. The one-hour, 10-part series features “Torchwood” alumni John Barrowman (Capt. Jack Harkness) and Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper) along with Mekhi Phifer (Rex Matheson), Bill Pullman (Oswald Danes) and, in an extended guest role, Lauren Ambrose (Jilly Kitzinger). " Torchwood: Miracle Day " begins with a day when nobody dies. All across the world, nobody dies. And then the next day, and the next, and the next, people keep aging -- they get hurt and sick -- but they never die. The result: a population boom, overnight. With all the extra people, resources are finite. It's said that in four month's time, the human race will cease to be viable. But this can't be a natural occurrence - someone's got to be behind it. It's a race against

BBC WORLDWIDE AND STARZ ANNOUNCE INTERACTIVE DIGITAL COMPANION TO “ TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY ” Motion Comic Titled “ Torchwood: Web of Lies ” Will Feature Interactive Gameplay Elements with Clues To the Series Run on Starz Eliza Dushku Joins John Barrowman and Eve Myles Voicing the Parallel Story Los Angeles – June 20, 2011 – BBC Worldwide and Starz announced today the production of an interactive app tied to “ Torchwood: Miracle Day .” The app, titled “ Torchwood: Web of Lies ”, will feature 10, three-minute motion comic narratives providing clues to “ Torchwood: Miracle Day .” The app and first motion comic narrative will be available for download on iTunes prior to the premiere of “ Torchwood: Miracle Day ” - produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, airing July 8 on Starz. Additional narratives and games will be available for download following each week’s broadcast transmission. “ Torchwood: Web of Lies ” is an episodic interactive experience for iOS that fuses together mo

STARZ TO FEATURE ‘ TORCHWOOD ’ AND ‘ SPARTACUS ’ AT 2011 COMIC-CON ON FRIDAY, JULY 22ND Cast of Highly Anticipated Series, ‘ Torchwood: Miracle Day ,’ Including Stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Bill Pullman, Mekhi Phifer, Alexa Havins, Lauren Ambrose and Writer Jane Espenson To Appear on Panel at 10am PT/Room 20 ; Special Advanced Screening of Episode 103 of Series on Thursday, July 21st at 9:30pm PT in Room 6DE Liam McIntyre , Star of ‘ Spartacus: Vengeance ’ To Be Introduced to Fans at 5:45pm PT/Room 6BCF Along with Fellow Leads Dustin Clare, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Katrina Law and EP Steven S. DeKnight STARZ will bring the casts of two of its most riveting original series, “ Torchwood: Miracle Day ” and “ Spartacus: Vengeance ” to 2011 San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 22n d, it was announced today. For “ Torchwood: Miracle Day ,” set to debut on STARZ, Friday, July 8th at 10pm ET/PT, the panel will feature: Torchwood alum John Barrowman (Capt. Jack Harkness)

Starz's "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" Keeping It's Viewers If you haven't seen this show then you are missing out on one of the best shows on TV right now. The series focuses on the historical figure of Spartacus (played by Andy Whitfield), a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. Executive producers Steven S. DeKnight and Robert Tapert focused on structuring the events of Spartacus' obscure early life leading to the records of history. Several of cable's big-ticket midseason shows are getting a lukewarm response from viewers, but there's at least one new series demonstrating growth potential. Among the current field of major scripted projects on cable -- including Syfy's "Caprica," AMC's "Breaking Bad" and TNT's "SouthlandSouthland" -- it's the ratings for Starz's "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" that buck the trend. Though the drama has

'Spartacus' Gets Renewed Before It Even Premieres On Starz Spartacus: Blood and Sand is an upcoming Starz original TV series that will premiere in January, 2010. The series focuses on Spartacus, a Roman gladiator (played by Andy Whitfield), who later became the leader of a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. The show has been advertised as featuring some of the most graphic sex scenes ever produced on television. The violence is also very bloody and it is slated for a TV-MA rating. "We couldn't be happier with the first season," said Starz Entertainment EVP, Programming, Stephan Shelanski. "'Spartacus' delivers on all levels – action, characters, intrigue, romance and excitement. 'Spartacus' is the most ambitious original project we've ever undertaken, and speaks to the commitment to our subscribers to provide truly original programming along with our unmatched lineup of theatrical features." The network is debuting the