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'Breaking Bad' Spanish Adaptation: Sony TV Officially Greenlights Remake

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:22:51 +0000

Earlier this weekend the bizarre news broke that Univision had both announced and filmed a pilot for a Spanish-language adaptation of AMC's award-winning powerhouse 'Breaking Bad,' which Sony TV had not yet approved or been approached for permission. Now, we're hearing that the 'Breaking Bad' remake has officially been given the all clear, so will 'Breaking Bad's' saga live on after this summer's final season?

Spanish Version of 'Breaking Bad' Shot Down by Sony

Jacob Hall — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:34:14 +0000

In one of the most bizarre stories of the year so far, the Spanish-language network Univision announced yesterday that it was planning to produce its own version of the hit AMC show 'Breaking Bad.' However, it turns out that the announcement was premature to say the very least. Sony, who produces the the show for AMC, says that no deal is in place at the moment.

'Breaking Bad' Final Episodes Photo: Who Makes "The Decision"?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:45:09 +0000

Just yesterday we heard the news that not only will 'Breaking Bad' premiere its final eight episodes on August 11, but that fans will have a chance to discuss the episode in a weekly 'Talking Dead'-style talk show called 'Talking Bad'! It might seem like we're a ways off from premiere episode "The Decision,"* but how would you like to check out the first photo from the final episodes right now?

'Breaking Bad' Sets August Premiere Date, Confirms 'Talking Bad' Talk Show

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:34:25 +0000

It's going to be one of those days, folks. New details are pouring out of AMC's Upfront presentations today, foremost of which is that 'Breaking Bad' has finally set a premiere date for the remaining eight episodes, to begin airing on Sunday, August 11. Also confirmed is the presence of a 'Talking Dead'-style talk show to be called 'Talking Bad,' though no host has been announced. Get the latest 'Breaking Bad' scoop inside!

'Breaking Bad' Series Finale: Conan O'Brien Interviews the Cast

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:14:00 +0000

With only eight episodes remaining in the entirety of AMC's 'Breaking Bad,' cast and crew are likely to keep details of the final stretch tightly under wraps even as the acclaimed drama heads toward a July premiere. Before the series finale, however, beloved late-night host Conan O'Brien had a chance to interview near of the entire cast at a recent Hollywood event for over an hour, so check out the in-depth and hilarious panel inside!

'The Simpsons' Cooks Up 'Breaking Bad' Couch Gag

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:45:02 +0000

Over the last few years, we've seen 'The Simpsons' couch gags that parody everything from 'Game of Thrones' to good-old fashioned noir art, but the latest pop-culture spoof is as pure as it gets. In advance of this Sunday's all-new episode, the latest 'Simpsons' couch gag puts a new spin on 'Breaking Bad,' so check out the expertly-done intro inside, or face the one who knocks!

'Breaking Bad' Spinoff: Does Bob Odenkirk Want a Saul Goodman Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:47:54 +0000

Though the rumor had presented before, yesterday saw the revelation that 'Breaking Bad' and AMC were seriously considering the possibility of a Saul-centric spinoff of the acclaimed drama, to see actor Bob Odenkirk reprising the slippery lawyer character of Saul Goodman in a new context. Opinions on the possibility have run the gamut, but what does Odenkirk himself have to say about a 'Better Call Saul' spinoff? Or about the 'Breaking Bad' finale itself?

'Breaking Bad' Considering Saul Goodman Spinoff, Seriously?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:40:50 +0000

With AMC's acclaimed drama 'Breaking Bad' heading into its final eight episodes this summer, fans of the New Mexican meth drama have begun taking stock of the many aspects to be missed when the saga comes to an end. High among them will be Bob Odenkirk's portrayal of the lovably grimy Saul Goodman, but is AMC actually considering a spinoff for the character? It's too late for April Fools, so find out inside!

'Breaking Bad' Final Season Script Stolen from Bryan Cranston's Car?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:00:30 +0000

Though AMC and 'Breaking Bad's' creative team don't keep things so tightly under wraps as its other Emmy-winning drama 'Mad Men' from season to season, fans of the New Mexican meth drama may be in for some major spoilers as we get closer to the final eight episodes this summer. Bizarre reports have emerged that a script of one of the final eight episodes was stolen from series star Bryan Cranston's car, and has yet to be recovered! Will the ending of 'Breaking Bad' soon be spoiled for all?

AMC's 'Low Winter Sun': Cast Photos Bring Together 'The Walking Dead' and 'Breaking Bad'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:34:24 +0000

Yesterday we were privy to a first-look trailer from AMC's upcoming UK-adapted drama 'Low Winter Sun,' bringing together the impressive casting of Mark Strong ('Kick Ass'), Lennie James ('The Walking Dead') and David Constabile ('Breaking Bad') for a summer release. To go along with the fresh new trailer, AMC has released multiple photos from the new series, so get a fresh look at 'Low Winter Sun' inside!

Cosplay of the Day: Jesse Pinkman Gets Girly

Britt Hayes — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:51:18 +0000

Hey guys, lots of ladies love ‘Breaking Bad,’ too, and we love this lady’s awesome gender-bending take on Jesse “MAGNETS!” Pinkman. GammoGahato is a woman who likes to throw down the Rule 63 card whenever she can — in case you aren’t familiar, Rule 63 states that every character has an opposite-gendered match. She’s taken [...]

'Breaking Bad' Final Season: Go Behind the Scenes of the "Roller Coaster Ride to Hell"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:40:50 +0000

'Breaking Bad's' final eight episodes don't seem to be as tightly under wraps as any given season of 'Mad Men,' but the highly anticipated end to Walter White's saga will no doubt play things close to the chest as we approach summer 2013. Until then, however, how would you like to go behind the scenes of the final eight episodes? See what spoilers we've gleamed from the 'Breaking Bad' series finale inside!

2013 WGA Award Winners: 'Argo' and 'Zero Dark Thirty Take the Top Prizes

Jacob Hall — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:36:47 +0000

Another awards ceremony, another victory lap for Ben Affleck's 'Argo'! If it doesn't scoop up Best Picture at the Oscars next week, there are going to be a lot of very confused bookies. The latest accolade for the critically acclaimed crowd-pleaser comes courtesy of the Writer's Guild of America, who awarded screenwriter Chris Terrio the trophy for Best Adapted Screenplay.

'Breaking Bad' Season 5: Jane Kaczmarek Answers Cameo Rumors

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:58:01 +0000

A few weeks back new photos from 'Breaking Bad's set surfaced depicting a reunion of sorts between lead actor and one-time 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Bryan Cranston, and his then-TV wife Jane Kaczmarek, which naturally sent the rumor mill into overdrive that Kaczmarek would appear in one of the final 'Breaking Bad' episodes. That rumor seems to have been shot down pretty quickly, but what does Kaczmarek herself have to say on the possibility? Find out what led to the 'Malcolm in the Middle' reunion on 'Breaking Bad' inside!

Cosplay of the Day: This 'Breaking Bad' Cosplay Is Purrfect

Britt Hayes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:10:07 +0000

Yeah, we know, it’s a cat in a costume, but this Heisenberg Kitty inspired by ‘Breaking Bad‘ is our pick for Cosplay of the Day, and he’s ready to claw his way up to the top of the meth business. Someone took the liberty of dressing up their cat as Walter White/Heisenberg (Heisenpurrg?) from ‘Breaking [...]

'Breaking Bad's' Dean Norris Joins CBS 'Under the Dome'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:22:28 +0000

As AMC's 'Breaking Bad' prepares to make its final run of eight episodes this summer, we've been hearing multiple announcements about the various cast member's forthcoming projects. Bryan Cranston has his own deal with Sony TV, while Betsy Brandt has joined Michael J. Fox's untitled NBC sitcom and Anna Gunn has her own Bravo series lined up, but what of our main man Hank Schrader? This summer, stock up on Schraderbrau as 'Breaking Bad's' Dean Norris will go 'Under the Dome' for CBS! Find out the latest details of the Stephen King series inside!

'Breaking Bad' Season 5: New Spoilers on the Final Episodes from the Cast!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:26:10 +0000

With only eight episodes of 'Breaking Bad' remaining for the entire series, to premiere at an undetermined date this summer, AMC has been very guarded with releasing material from the critically-acclaimed drama's final hours. Thankfully, the Emmy-winning cast isn't so tight-lipped about 'Breaking Bad's final hours! New spoilers from the actors tease major character deaths to come and some very unpleasant scenes, so get the latest on 'Breaking Bad's final episodes inside!

'Breaking Bad' Series Finale: Vince Gilligan to Write and Direct

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:53:39 +0000

We're loathe to remember that in a few months time, AMC masterstroke 'Breaking Bad' will have aired its series finale, and put to rest the story of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. And yet, if 'Breaking Bad's final eight episodes can prove half as nail-biting as the previous eight, we'll be in for a freight-train finale. Thankfully, 'Breaking Bad's final episode remains in good hands, with series creator and show-runner Vince Gilligan attached to write and direct, but how will Walter White's Journey come to a close? Get the latest on the 'Breaking Bad' finale inside!

'Breaking Bad' Final Season: Will Hank Survive The Last Eight Episodes?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:00:26 +0000

While the revelation was somewhat forced by 'Breaking Bad's final season structure of airing two separate eight-episode blocks, longtime fans of the series were no doubt ready to drop a few bricks over Hank's toilet-side revelation in mid-season finale "Gliding Over All." The news was certainly five seasons in the making, but actor Dean Norris reveals his character arc over the final season could have gone very differently. Find out what almost happened to Hank and get the latest 'Breaking Bad' scoop from the coming episodes inside!

Ben Affleck and 'Argo' Win Top Prizes at the DGA Awards

Jacob Hall — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:13:00 +0000

Okay, this is just getting silly -- another major Hollywood award ceremony, another victory for Ben Affleck and 'Argo,' this time at the Director's Guild of America awards. If this was like any other year, Affleck would look like a shoe-in for the Oscar...except that he's not nominated. Which means that Affleck's repeated victories make this year's Academy Awards the hardest to predict in recent memory.

'Breaking Bad' Taps Jane Kaczmarek for 'Malcolm in the Middle' Reunion?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:45:49 +0000

You might want to prepare your taste buds for the many grains of salt you'll be taking this with, as it seems 'Breaking Bad' decided to have a bit of fun in its final eight episodes, set to premiere this summer. No, Walter White (Bryan Cranston) won't suddenly regress into the wacky TV dad he was once known for, but his former 'Malcolm in the Middle' TV wife Jane Kaczmarek may just appear in an upcoming episode of 'Breaking Bad'! Find out if and when the two stars will reunite in 'Breaking Bad's' final episodes inside!

'Breaking Bad' Final Season: AMC Planning Live 'Talking Bad' Talk Show

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:30:25 +0000

By the end of summer 2013, AMC will find itself losing one of its most acclaimed critical darlings as 'Breaking Bad' airs the final eight episodes of its last season. And while the network has a number of projects lined up to fill the void, new reports suggest that AMC will borrow inspiration from 'The Walking Dead's companion talk show 'Talking Dead,' giving 'Breaking Bad' its own live follow-up discussion series 'Talking Bad!' Find out what AMC's cooking up with a 'Breaking Bad' talk show inside!

'Breaking Bad's' Betsy Brandt Cast in Michael J. Fox's NBC Sitcom

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:30:42 +0000

And so, it begins. We knew that with 'Breaking Bad's' final episodes due to begin airing this summer, eventually its stellar cast would go their separate ways with new TV projects. Sad as that is, at least they've got their pick of the litter! Betsy Brandt (Marie Schrader) is the first 'Breaking Bad' star to lineup her post-AMC career, taking the spousal role in NBC's upcoming untitled Michael J. Fox sitcom, loosely based on the actor's own struggle with Parkinson's. Find out the full details and cast of Michael J. Fox's new series inside!

UPDATE – 'Breaking Bad' Season 5: When Do The Final Episodes Begin?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:30:41 +0000

Regardless of any show-runner drama between 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan and AMC, it's heart-breaking to think that 2013 will see the final eight episodes of 'Breaking Bad,' closing the door on a series that captivated fans and critics alike for years. We'd known the the final eight episodes would air sometime during the summer, as with the previous eight episodes in 2012, but when does 'Breaking Bad' officially kick off its final run? Learn when the final eight episodes of 'Breaking Bad' premiere inside!

'Breaking Bad' Final Season: Creator Answers Series Finale and Movie Questions

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:05:50 +0000

Among the many other premieres in finales, surely one of the most talked-about TV events of 2013 will be none other than the final episodes of AMC's 'Breaking Bad,' set to begin its eight-episode finale this summer. Fans of the series no doubt hold out hope that Walter White and Jesse Pinkman could be revisited on the big screen, but what does series creator Vince Gilligan have to say? Find out the fate of the 'Breaking Bad' movie inside, and what to expect from the final episodes this summer!

2012 In Memoriam: TV Characters Who Died This Year

Britt Hayes — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:33:04 +0000

As we come to the end of another year in television, we take a moment to mourn the loss of those characters who gave their lives so that we could be entertained in 2012. Let us honor their memory with this list of 10 character deaths that shocked, surprised, saddened, and even sometimes delighted us.

'Game of Thrones' is the Most Pirated TV Show of 2012

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:40:05 +0000

For all the TV we watch, we inevitably recognize that not all of it is easy to track down. Pay-cable series dominate much of the casual conversation, yet relatively few subscribe to the services when entertainment comes for free on the major networks, or even cheaply with basic cable. So how are we to catch up on the latest 'Game of Thrones' or 'Dexter,' without waiting for DVDs or expensive services? With completely illegal and in-no-way-recommended piracy, of course! So what were the most pirated TV shows of 2012?

'Breaking Bad' Season 5: Dean Norris Tweets Out First Photos

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:00:56 +0000

Despite all the recent AMC drama with yet another show-runner departing both the network and 'The Walking Dead,' and 'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter calling out the executives, we're at least grateful that 'Breaking Bad' will end things on its own terms come summer 2013. There are a number of questions to be addressed in the final eight episodes, but how would you like a first look from series star Dean Norris? Just how deep was Hank Schrader's big toilet revelation?

Way Back When: Dean Norris

Britt Hayes — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:45:35 +0000

You guys know him best as Hank on ‘Breaking Bad,’ but Dean Norris has had a long career on screens both big and small. In today’s Way Back When we bring you a few of his earlier gems. ‘Total Recall’ In 1990, Dean Norris had a small part in ‘Total Recall,’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as [...]

'Breaking Bad' Gag Reel: Laugh Your Face Off

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:23:47 +0000

Apart from a few darkly comic moments here and there, 'Breaking Bad' doesn't often give us occasion to laugh. And we'll need quite a bit of laughter if we're to get through the wait to next summer, which debuts the final eight episodes of the series, following up on Hank's great toilet revelation. Take a look at the 'Breaking Bad' season 4 gag reel to see how the cast livens things up when they're not busy winning all the Emmys!