FX Sets Return Dates for The Shield (March) and Nip/Tuck (June)
01-12-04 | 10:27 AM
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FX Sets Return Dates for The Shield (March) and Nip/Tuck (June)
FX Sets Return Dates For 'Shield,' 'Nip/Tuck'
(Friday, January 09 01:39 PM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Two of the jewels in FX's drama development crown have set premiere dates for their upcoming new episodes. The cable network has scheduled the Emmy and Gold Globe winning drama "The Shield" for a mid-spring launch, while Golden Globe nominee "Nip/Tuck" will be back in the early summer.
The 2003 Golden Globe winner for best drama, "The Shield" began production on its third season in September 2003 and the first of 15 new episodes will air on Tuesday, March 9 at 10 p.m. ET.
Most of the creative team and cast are returning for the new season, which features two more episodes than either of the previous years.
"Seven episodes from the upcoming season are complete and, from what we've seen so far, fans of 'The Shield' have a lot to look forward to come March," says Peter Liguori, FX's president and chief executive officer. "As usual, Shawn Ryan and his writing team have put together compelling storylines and Michael Chiklis, CCH Pounder and the entire cast once again are delivering great performances."
Other returning stars include Benito Martinez, Walton Goggins, Jay Karnes, Catherine Dent, Michael Jace and Kenneth Johnson.
When "The Shield" completes its run, FX will be ready to bring back the controversial and acclaimed "Nip/Tuck," which is nominated for the outstanding drama series Golden Globe. After a 13-episode first season, the dramedy will be bumped up to 16 in its second year. The fun will begin on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 p.m. ET.
In addition to the Golden Globe nod for the series, Joely Richardson picked up a nomination for best actress in a drama series. Richardson and stars Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon will return to what was basic cable's most-watched new series of 2003.
(Friday, January 09 01:39 PM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Two of the jewels in FX's drama development crown have set premiere dates for their upcoming new episodes. The cable network has scheduled the Emmy and Gold Globe winning drama "The Shield" for a mid-spring launch, while Golden Globe nominee "Nip/Tuck" will be back in the early summer.
The 2003 Golden Globe winner for best drama, "The Shield" began production on its third season in September 2003 and the first of 15 new episodes will air on Tuesday, March 9 at 10 p.m. ET.
Most of the creative team and cast are returning for the new season, which features two more episodes than either of the previous years.
"Seven episodes from the upcoming season are complete and, from what we've seen so far, fans of 'The Shield' have a lot to look forward to come March," says Peter Liguori, FX's president and chief executive officer. "As usual, Shawn Ryan and his writing team have put together compelling storylines and Michael Chiklis, CCH Pounder and the entire cast once again are delivering great performances."
Other returning stars include Benito Martinez, Walton Goggins, Jay Karnes, Catherine Dent, Michael Jace and Kenneth Johnson.
When "The Shield" completes its run, FX will be ready to bring back the controversial and acclaimed "Nip/Tuck," which is nominated for the outstanding drama series Golden Globe. After a 13-episode first season, the dramedy will be bumped up to 16 in its second year. The fun will begin on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 p.m. ET.
In addition to the Golden Globe nod for the series, Joely Richardson picked up a nomination for best actress in a drama series. Richardson and stars Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon will return to what was basic cable's most-watched new series of 2003.
They still have all the S2 repeats to show, so I wonder how they will squeeze them in on time. I hope I'll be able to catch them all as I am playing catch-up.
I certainly hope they do encore showings because Tuesday at 10 is not a good timeslot for me.
01-12-04 | 11:31 AM
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No kidding, I didn't think all of Season 1 of The Shield had been shown yet (that's the only way I've been catching up with this show, too cheap to buy the DVD sets), so I hope they do show Season 2, even in a marathon session, else, I'm gonna be irked.
01-12-04 | 11:33 AM
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No kidding, I didn't think all of Season 1 of The Shield had been shown yet (that's the only way I've been catching up with this show, too cheap to buy the DVD sets), so I hope they do show Season 2, even in a marathon session, else, I'm gonna be irked.
No kidding, I didn't think all of Season 1 of The Shield had been shown yet (that's the only way I've been catching up with this show, too cheap to buy the DVD sets), so I hope they do show Season 2, even in a marathon session, else, I'm gonna be irked.
Same here.
01-12-04 | 12:09 PM
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Just like before, the week prior to the premiere of Season 3 they will run Season 2 (2 episodes per night).
Staggered premieres because they have one another's time slots.
And to those that might be "irked", buy the damn sets. Hell rent them at BB, HWV, or even Netflix.
Staggered premieres because they have one another's time slots.
And to those that might be "irked", buy the damn sets. Hell rent them at BB, HWV, or even Netflix.
01-12-04 | 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by retihsuhnt
And to those that might be "irked", buy the damn sets. Hell rent them at BB, HWV, or even Netflix.
And to those that might be "irked", buy the damn sets. Hell rent them at BB, HWV, or even Netflix.
01-12-04 | 01:22 PM
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I actually bought season 2, but have not purchased season 1. I figured I would finish watching it on tv, then just go straight to the boxset.
01-12-04 | 03:03 PM
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I pay $90/ month for cable. I don't think it is too much to ask that they re-run S2 as they have promised.
I pay $90/ month for cable. I don't think it is too much to ask that they re-run S2 as they have promised.
But my comment were for those that I guess havent watched any episodes before or even watched FX. They have ALWAYS replayed the seasons in their entirety prior to the premiere of the newest season, hell during the first season they re-aired everything prior to the finale.
But I am sorry, $90 for cable is a bit much. Hell 105 channels cost $39.95 with any of the dishes. Or Comcast runs what $70 a month with their most expensive digital package.
01-12-04 | 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by retihsuhnt
Okay granted, since they have advertised that they are showing both then yes, both will be shown.
But my comment were for those that I guess havent watched any episodes before or even watched FX. They have ALWAYS replayed the seasons in their entirety prior to the premiere of the newest season, hell during the first season they re-aired everything prior to the finale.
But I am sorry, $90 for cable is a bit much. Hell 105 channels cost $39.95 with any of the dishes. Or Comcast runs what $70 a month with their most expensive digital package.
Okay granted, since they have advertised that they are showing both then yes, both will be shown.
But my comment were for those that I guess havent watched any episodes before or even watched FX. They have ALWAYS replayed the seasons in their entirety prior to the premiere of the newest season, hell during the first season they re-aired everything prior to the finale.
But I am sorry, $90 for cable is a bit much. Hell 105 channels cost $39.95 with any of the dishes. Or Comcast runs what $70 a month with their most expensive digital package.
I have the Comcast Digital Gold Package (not even the highest) - it is $87/month here (Northern VA). Believe me, I know all about the dishes - I am directionally challenged in that dept.
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Originally posted by retihsuhnt
But I am sorry, $90 for cable is a bit much. Hell 105 channels cost $39.95 with any of the dishes. Or Comcast runs what $70 a month with their most expensive digital package.
But I am sorry, $90 for cable is a bit much. Hell 105 channels cost $39.95 with any of the dishes. Or Comcast runs what $70 a month with their most expensive digital package.
01-23-04 | 07:42 PM
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I believe that once we get down to six episodes, they will show an episode a night leading up to the season 3 primiere. hold up, red dog, since you watched it "last night", thursday, you tivo'ed it right? or did they move it to thursdays as well.
01-23-04 | 09:27 PM
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Watched all of season 2. The first half of season 2 is remarkably tense, and there is one in scene in particular that is particularly disturbing that I won't spoil. Whenever I think of that scene it actually bothers me. I am interested in where they will go in season 3. I can't wait for this to start. Thank god for this forum, Tivo, and tv on DVD or I would have missed out on so many great shows.
01-24-04 | 05:38 AM
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I'm kinda glad Nip/Tuck is starting up again in June. Gives me something to watch during the dry summer months. It was my favorite show of last year next to 24. I do hope they lose the transgender character for the new season though. An episode was fine but when he/she started reappearing it became kind of a drag. 
01-24-04 | 06:38 PM
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is it the scene where
is it the scene where
Spoiler:
01-25-04 | 08:00 AM
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Re: FX Sets Return Dates for The Shield (March) and Nip/Tuck (June)
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They still have all the S2 repeats to show, so I wonder how they will squeeze them in on time.
They still have all the S2 repeats to show, so I wonder how they will squeeze them in on time.
02-11-04 | 02:17 PM
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Originally posted by Rypro 525
is it the scene where
is it the scene where
Spoiler:
Oh man. Watched that episode for the 1st time last night - that was perhaps the most gruesome thing I have ever seen on non-pay cable television.
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Oh man. Watched that episode for the 1st time last night - that was perhaps the most gruesome thing I have ever seen on non-pay cable television.
Oh man. Watched that episode for the 1st time last night - that was perhaps the most gruesome thing I have ever seen on non-pay cable television.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=263928
You'll see a lot of agreement.
02-24-04 | 12:40 PM
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Just an FYI, but F/X will be running off the remaining 5-6 episodes of Season 2, one a night, starting next week. Times seemed to be vary, but usually 10 PM CST.
02-24-04 | 01:22 PM
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Here is the schedule (spoilered for those who do not wish to see the episode descriptions) djbrown alluded to. Note that the times are not exactly consistent.
Unfortunately, acc'd to epguides.com, there seems to be 2 episodes missing from this list provided by F/X: Co-Pilot and Inferno.
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Unfortunately, acc'd to epguides.com, there seems to be 2 episodes missing from this list provided by F/X: Co-Pilot and Inferno.
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