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Old 01-23-14, 01:37 PM
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TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...l-2014/231588/

Airing this Fall. They also picked up season 2, which will begin filming next month.

Good news. Thought this was dead in the U.S.

Chris Vance is playing Frank Martin.

X Files and former Strike Back producer Frank Spotnitz is showrunner for season 2.

I assume 12 will air in the Fall and season 2 will air in 2015 unless they air all the episodes consecutively.

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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Glad to see it'll make its way to the US in some capacity. Still don't get why Cinemax passed on this -- seems right in their wheelhouse. Assuming the TNT version will have to be edited.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Once they take out all the nudity the episodes will only be like 15 minutes long. I didn't care much for this series. Stopped after the first couple episodes.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Here's the international trailer for season 1

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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Originally Posted by mortalplague
Once they take out all the nudity the episodes will only be like 15 minutes long. I didn't care much for this series. Stopped after the first couple episodes.
This. Except I couldn't even make it through the second episode.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Originally Posted by Geofferson
Glad to see it'll make its way to the US in some capacity. Still don't get why Cinemax passed on this -- seems right in their wheelhouse. Assuming the TNT version will have to be edited.

I assume your question is answered by the next two replies.

Strike Back and Banshee are both ridiculously entertaining.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

From the TNT press release:


TNT Lands U.S. Television Rights to Action-Packed Drama As Production Begins on Second Season in Morocco

TNT has picked up Transporter The Series, making the network the U.S. television home for the exhilarating, adrenaline-charged series based on the smash-hit movie franchise. TNT will air the first and second seasons of the series, which will make its U.S. television debut on the network in fall 2014. Season two, which is slated to premiere worldwide in late 2014, will go into production Feb. 26, with shooting planned for Morocco, the Czech Republic and Canada.

Transporter The Series stars British actor Chris Vance, whose credits include Prison Break, Dexter and Burn Notice. A familiar face to TNT viewers, Vance has a recurring role on the network's hit series Rizzoli & Isles, in which he plays Lt. Col. Charles "Casey" Jones, Jane Rizzoli's on-again-off-again romantic interest.

Transporter The Series centers on Frank Martin (Vance), a professional "transporter" paid to pick up and deliver people or cargo from anywhere in the world. Frank is the very best at what he does and handles only the most difficult dangerous and assignments. Transporter The Series features dry wit, exotic locations, heart-pounding action and nail-biting suspense.

"Transporter The Series is a roller-coaster ride with big-screen action, fantastic locations and an extremely charismatic lead in Chris Vance," said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "The Transporter franchise is a proven winner embraced by movie and television viewers around the globe, and we're proud that TNT will become the television home for fans in the United States. Transporter The Series is a perfect addition to TNT's lineup, as we continue to expand our reach with such action-packed dramas as our upcoming Legends and The Last Ship."

Transporter The Series is produced by Atlantique Productions, with executive producer Olivier Bibas (Borgia, Jo), and QVF Inc., with producer Susan Murdoch (Doomstown, Dan for Mayor). The series is commissioned in France by M6 and in Canada by The Movie Network and Movie Central. Award-winning writer and producer Frank Spotnitz (X-Files, Hunted, Strikeback) has come on board as the new showrunner and executive producer of the 12-episode second season. Also serving as executive producers are Chris Vance and award-winning producer Fred Fuchs (The Godfather: Part III, Bram Stoker's Dracula).


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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Cool. I had to find other ways of obtaining this... but never got around to watching it. Would rather watch it on a network.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

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Cool. I had to find other ways of obtaining this... but never got around to watching it. Would rather watch it on a network.

Yeah I picked up an International DVD from my vacation to Asia last year. It's region 3 and in SD. Would rather see it in HD. I watched 1 episode, but I'll wait to see the rest in the Fall.
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I found the storyboard for the pilot
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Seems kind of boring.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

yeah, i'd like to know the story as to why Cinemax passed on it.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Originally Posted by Deftones
yeah, i'd like to know the story as to why Cinemax passed on it.
According to a story I read, the production delays and Vance's injury were factors. Cinemax probably had an airdate scheduled and the production couldn't meet that deadline and they had to move on.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

It might also be because it sucks! And cutting it for TNT certainly won't fix it.

Strike Back and Banshee are awesome because there's nothing holding them back.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Originally Posted by DJariya
According to a story I read, the production delays and Vance's injury were factors. Cinemax probably had an airdate scheduled and the production couldn't meet that deadline and they had to move on.
But this isn't like broadcast TV where there are 10 shows lined up to replace others. The only stuff Cinemax shows is on Friday nights. They can't do back to back shows or something? Seems ridiculous.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Plus, Cinemax already has a relationship with Frank Spotnitz. One would think things would have worked out for this show.
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

The 1st TNT trailer for Transporter the series


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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Any air date yet?
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Re: TNT picks up Transporter: The Series -- Will air this Fall

Edited for nudity?

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