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The Sky Is Blue And ‘Homeland’ Got Renewed

Penn Collins — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:36:06 +0000

Today in news that has probably been assumed since the Emmys a few weeks ago, Homeland has gotten picked up for a third season. The order is for the now-industry-standard 12 episodes, which is a number that comfort us with its familiarity. Conversely, an 11-episode pickup would have angered and confused us to such a degree that we couldn’t reasonably be held accountable for our actions. Ditto for 13 episodes.

The news comes after Sunday’s most-watched-ever episode, which garnered 1.75 million viewers, which fell just short of Dexter‘s 1.9 million that night.

The news of this renewal, while not surprising, comes as great news for fans of great television, and also Claire Danes‘ agent, who probably has been long overdue for a payday.

Claire Danes Crying: The Supercut

Wookie Johnson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:42:22 +0000

She’s like a more affordable Natalie Portman.

A Bunch Of Actors And Shows Won Emmys

Wookie Johnson — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:41:52 +0000

Everyone was expecting Mad Men to walk away with the gold for the fifth time after the show returned to an exceptionally strong season. However, now everyone looks incredibly dumb for expecting that. Freshman series Homeland snuck up behind the AMC drama in the cafeteria and pantsed it for all to see. Then star Damien Lewis snickered while Claire Danes made a tiny gesture with his fingers and Mandy Patinkin stroked his beard menacingly.

Also of note, Tom Berenger took home a statue for his work in Hatfield & McCoys, while Tom Bergeron won for his hosting duties on Dancing With The Stars. Truly a great night for performers with easily-confused names.

The rest of the winners are everyone you would expect. And also Jon Cryer. Here is the full list of winners at Sunday’s 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences:

– Drama Series: “Homeland,” Showtime.

– Actress, Drama Series: Claire Danes, “Homeland,” Showtime.

– Actor, Drama Series: Damian Lewis, “Homeland,” Showtime.

– Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, “Breaking Bad,” AMC.

– Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey,” PBS.

– Writing, Drama Series: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, “Homeland,” Showtime.

– Directing, Drama Series: Tim Van Patten, “Boardwalk Empire,” HBO.

– Comedy Series: “Modern Family,” ABC.

– Actor, Comedy Series: Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men,” CBS.

– Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep,” HBO.

– Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Julie Bowen, “Modern Family,” ABC.

– Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family,” ABC.

– Writing, Comedy Series: Louis C.K, “Louie,” FX Networks.

– Directing, Comedy Series: Steven Levitan, “Modern Family,” ABC.

– Miniseries or Movie: “Game Change,” HBO.

– Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, “Game Change,” HBO.

– Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, “Hatfields & McCoys,” History.

– Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story,” FX Networks.

– Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Berenger, “Hatfields & McCoys,” History.

– Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Jay Roach, “Game Change,” HBO.

– Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Danny Strong, “Game Change,” HBO.

– Reality-Competition Program: “The Amazing Race,” CBS.

– Host, Reality-Competition Program: Tom Bergeron, “Dancing With the Stars,” ABC.

– Variety, Music or Comedy Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” Comedy Central.

– Writing for a Variety Special: Louis C.K., “Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre,” FX Networks.

– Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards, CBS

Claire Danes Wars On Terror In ‘Homeland’ Teaser

Wookie Johnson — Mon, 23 May 2011 11:21:54 +0000

Terror has a new enemy and her name is Claire Danes. In the teaser for Showtime‘s “Homeland,” Danes stars as a CIA somebody keeping tabs on the Damian Lewis‘ recently-released prisoner of war. America regards him as a hero after his crappy stay with the Taliban, but Danes is afraid he could be the ultimate sleeper agent. After all, nobody would ever expect a redhead could be an extremist. Will she be able to uncover his so-called terrorist life?

The teaser has everything you’d expect: torture, surveillance, gnarly beards, politicians, and of course, secret meet-ups on park benches. The CIA should really get around to putting microphones in park benches.

Claire Danes Insists She’s Still ‘Cool’

Geoffrey Golden — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:39:55 +0000

Remember when Claire Danes was once a teenage, card-carrying Generation X Official Representative in “My So-Called Life?” Now Danes is playing the parent of a teen in a new movie, and you are old.

Danes stars alongside James Marsden (X-Men) in As Cool As I Am, an indie movie about a girl named Lucy Diamond whose parents married when they were teens and are in their own little world. Man, Lucy must feel neglected, like… a diamond in the rough. Whoa. Names can have significance.

Based on a novel by Peter Fromm, Max Mayer wrote and will direct As Cool As I Am in New Mexico next month. I hope they’re shooting plenty of indoor scenes with working air conditioning. If not, by week two, I bet Mayer will rewrite that abandoned amusement park scene to take place in a chilly, furnished basement. (TheWrap)

‘Life’s’ Damian Lewis To Play Another Ex-Con On Showtime

Wookie Johnson — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:44:03 +0000

What a lazy dog.

Between “Band On Brothers” and “Life,” Damian Lewis has built a pretty good following. Now he’s set to star in the new Showtime series “Homeland.” He’ll portray a marine who returns home after being held captive in Baghdad for close to ten years. But, a CIA agent played by the totally-believable-as-a-CIA-agent Claire Danes suspects he is planning an attack against the United States.

Definitely sounds promising. With Dexter,” “Californication,” Weeds,” “United States Of Tara,” and “Nurse Jackie,” Showtime always builds really intriguing casts and this one is no exception. Well, I mean the leads. Showtime always casts intriguing actors in lead roles. Ignore the supporting characters. Especially the ones who play the daughters. (Deadline)