The Prisoner

[Shifty]

Awesome. The Prisoner looks like it will load up on Mini-Series Emmy noms.

 

[Max Shrek]

I would love to see McKellen do a take on the infamous "whole Earth as the Village, that is my hope" scene; he would absolutely sparkle in it. But unfortunately I don't see it happening as one, the Cold War subtext is gone, and two, it appears from the trailer that

Spoiler

the mini-series is operating under the premise that the Village explicitly rules out anywhere else even existing and Number Two tries to tell Number Six that, so there wouldn't be a whole Earth; they're teaching the whole Earth is already the Village. Interestingly, this makes me think "What do they want Number Six for?" If they're telling him nowhere but the Village exists, what information are they trying to get out of him?

Was surprised to see Rover in there, but pleasantly. Now all that's left to see is if they follow the new series of Doctor Who's example and bring back Ron Granier's theme. Which reminds me, anyone who wants to hear an AMAZING cover of it, look up the one Devil Doll did on their Prisoner-inspired album, "The Girl Who Was Death." It's awesome.

 

[Hunter Rider]

GAH! "This video cannot be viewed from your current location". For pete's sake!

Here ya go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hga8WxVQEY

 

[ttotheusher]

Here ya go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hga8WxVQEY

Thanks, I did have a quick look, I guess it must of recently been uploaded.

I'm actually quite impressed with the footage. McKellan and Caviziel both look on top form here, and, as sacriligous as it is for me to say, I quite like the new Village. Although this will never top the original, my impression of it has gone up, and I'm gonna try and embrace it with an open minded attitude.

 

[Dr Strange]

Thanks, I did have a quick look, I guess it must of recently been uploaded.

I'm actually quite impressed with the footage. McKellan and Caviziel both look on top form here, and, as sacriligous as it is for me to say, I quite like the new Village. Although this will never top the original, my impression of it has gone up, and I'm gonna try and embrace it with an open minded attitude.

I am a fan of the 60s show but making it the same as the 60s show i believe would be the wrong choice. I like the idea of making it modern and i am impressed with the 9 minutes shown. It helps having actors such as Mckellen and Caviezel on board.

 

[zerohour films]

That looks really good!

And as was mentioned it's good to see ole Rover bouncing around, but jesus he was flippin' huge! Wonder if he will have that same mechanical kind of growl.

 

[zerohour films]

The last episode will blow your mind.

i still dont get man .. pm me with WTF happen

Ok, just watched the finale and have some of my own theories regarding, but am still processing it all.

You guys are going to have to PM to discuss sometime.
It's either bloody brilliant, completely insane---or a mixture of both.

 

[Shifty]

Comic-Con Posters
http://www.amctv.com/originals/the-prisoner/downloads/

 

[Shifty]

AMC will premiere its six-part miniseries The Prisoner on Sun., Nov. 15 from 8PM to 10PM ET | PT, featuring the series' first two episodes back-to-back. A reinterpretation of the 1960s cult classic, The Prisoner will air over three consecutive nights, with two episodes each evening, from 8PM to 10PM ET | PT.

Leading in to the highly-anticipated miniseries debut will be The Matrix Revolutions (2003), beginning at 5PM ET | PT, part of an all-day airing of The Matrix trilogy starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne.

Fans can watch all seventeen episodes of the original 1960s The Prisoner in full screen on www.amctv.com. Each episode of AMC's miniseries will also be available On Demand the day following the linear premiere with select cable operators.

The Prisoner tells the story of a man, Six (Caviezel), who wakes up to find himself inexplicably trapped in a mysterious and surreal place, The Village, with no memory of how he arrived. As he frantically explores his new environment, he discovers that Village residents are identified by number, have no memory of any prior existence, and are under constant surveillance. The Village is controlled by one man -- the sinister and charismatic Two (McKellen). Throughout the series, Six and Two are locked in a battle of wits, as Six challenges the oppressive nature of The Village and struggles to learn the truth behind it.

The Prisoner is AMC's second original mini-series and combines a wide range of genres, including espionage, thriller and scifi, into a unique and compelling drama. The miniseries stars Jim Caviezel in the title role of Six; two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Two; Ruth Wilson in the role of 313; Hayley Atwell as 4-15; Jamie Campbell-Bower as Two's son, 11-12; and Lennie James as 147.

AMC co-produced The Prisoner with UK producer Granada and ITV. Granada International will distribute the series worldwide. Produced by Trevor Hopkins, and executive produced by Michele Buck, Damien Timmer and Rebecca Keane for ITV, the mini-series is written by Bill Gallagher and directed by Nick Hurran.

 

[Shifty]

AMC will premiere its six-part miniseries The Prisoner on Sun., Nov. 15 from 8PM to 10PM ET | PT, featuring the series' first two episodes back-to-back. A reinterpretation of the 1960s cult classic, The Prisoner will air over three consecutive nights, with two episodes each evening, from 8PM to 10PM ET | PT.

Leading in to the highly-anticipated miniseries debut will be The Matrix Revolutions (2003), beginning at 5PM ET | PT, part of an all-day airing of The Matrix trilogy starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne.

Fans can watch all seventeen episodes of the original 1960s The Prisoner in full screen on www.amctv.com. Each episode of AMC's miniseries will also be available On Demand the day following the linear premiere with select cable operators.

The Prisoner tells the story of a man, Six (Caviezel), who wakes up to find himself inexplicably trapped in a mysterious and surreal place, The Village, with no memory of how he arrived. As he frantically explores his new environment, he discovers that Village residents are identified by number, have no memory of any prior existence, and are under constant surveillance. The Village is controlled by one man -- the sinister and charismatic Two (McKellen). Throughout the series, Six and Two are locked in a battle of wits, as Six challenges the oppressive nature of The Village and struggles to learn the truth behind it.

The Prisoner is AMC's second original mini-series and combines a wide range of genres, including espionage, thriller and scifi, into a unique and compelling drama. The miniseries stars Jim Caviezel in the title role of Six; two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Two; Ruth Wilson in the role of 313; Hayley Atwell as 4-15; Jamie Campbell-Bower as Two's son, 11-12; and Lennie James as 147.

AMC co-produced The Prisoner with UK producer Granada and ITV. Granada International will distribute the series worldwide. Produced by Trevor Hopkins, and executive produced by Michele Buck, Damien Timmer and Rebecca Keane for ITV, the mini-series is written by Bill Gallagher and directed by Nick Hurran.

 

[Maximus One]

I cannot fn wait for this! Never seen the old series but just the little trailer I saw on tv the other nite looked amazing!

 

[Shifty]

New trailer
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[Shifty]

The Village Map

 

[Shifty]

A man known as Six (Jim Caviezel) finds himself trapped in a bizarre place called the "The Village" led by a man known as Two (Ian McKellen). Two holds the secrets of escape, and Six must defeat him -- or else stay in The Village forever.

The Prisoner will premiere
at 8PM | 7C over three nights.

Sun., Nov. 15:
"Arrival" and "Harmony"
Mon., Nov. 16:
"Anvil" and "Darling"
Tue., Nov. 17:
"Schizoid" and "Checkmate"

 

[Max Shrek]

About those episode titles... Wiki has a little helpful guide with what episodes the titles are based from. Um... I hope when it says "based on" it just means it inherits the title and not the actual plot of the episodes they're "based on." Or else we'll be getting...

--When he first gets there (so far, so good)
--The cowboy episode (what?!)
--The one where he messes with Number 2 (only works later in the series)
--"So long on your holiday, Patrick McGoohan! Let's brain swap you with a new actor, give you a detailed backstory never referred to before or after this episode, and a love interest!" (says it all)
--The evil twin one (I liked it, but if you just have six episodes?!)
--The one with the giant chess board (finally, some sensibility...)

I hope it's just the titles or else this'll be an... interesting mini-series to say the least...

 

[RetroNaz]

Add me to the list of excited! Hopefully another quality program to add to my list!

 

[ttotheusher]

About those episode titles... Wiki has a little helpful guide with what episodes the titles are based from. Um... I hope when it says "based on" it just means it inherits the title and not the actual plot of the episodes they're "based on." Or else we'll be getting...

--When he first gets there (so far, so good)
--The cowboy episode (what?!)
--The one where he messes with Number 2 (only works later in the series)
--"So long on your holiday, Patrick McGoohan! Let's brain swap you with a new actor, give you a detailed backstory never referred to before or after this episode, and a love interest!" (says it all)
--The evil twin one (I liked it, but if you just have six episodes?!)
--The one with the giant chess board (finally, some sensibility...)

I hope it's just the titles or else this'll be an... interesting mini-series to say the least...

Yea, when I first saw these ones, I was somewhat taken aback. I dont understand why Anvil is so early either. The whole idea of the original episode is to set up Fallout. The cowboy episode is an interesting choice too. I cant see how it will fit in, but its one of my favourites from the original show, so it'll be interesting to see.

 

[Shifty]

Sir Ian McKellan, who hosted SNL and had a kiss with Jimmy Fallon, is on Late Night tonight.

He was on The View today... oy.

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[Golgo-13]

Saw a preview for this a few days back. Looks good.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

I come for the Hayley Atwell, but I'll stay for the Prisoner.

Can't wait!

 

[Shifty]

All starts tonight...

November 12, 2009, 6:28PM CST
Category: TELEVISION
By: Daniel Frankel -
AMC Has a Lot on the Line With 'The Prisoner'

Once a sleepy basic-cable movie channel, AMC has led a truly blessed life since it plunged into the realm of original scripted programming back in 2006 with the western “Broken Trail.”

A surprise Emmy winner for best miniseries that year, the Robert Duvall-starrer put the Rainbow Media-owned channel on an awards and critically acclaimed winning streak that continued with the regular-series launches of “Mad Men” in 2007 and “Breaking Bad” in 2008.

On Sunday, AMC will take its next shot -- the premiere of a three-part miniseries event “The Prisoner.” But there's more on the line than just another new show.

Especially with so little in the channel's hamper, the pressure’s on to see whether the channel's high quality bar can be maintained.

It's not a given.

For one thing, the creative team behind "The Prisoner" is different than the one that oversaw the launches of AMC's successes.

A remake of Patrick McGoohan’s classic 1967 U.K. series -- and starring Ian McKellen and James Caviezel -- the international co-production was set in motion several years ago, back when Rob Sorcher was AMC’s executive VP of programming and production and Christina Wayne his right-hand.

But both are now gone, with Sorcher heading entertainment for Turner’s Cartoon Network.

For his part, AMC president Charlie Collier, who has been around since September 2006, represents continuity. But a somewhat new creative team -- under the direction of senior VP of original programming and production Joel Stillerman -- has been put in place since "Broken Trail," "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad" were developed and launched.

Of course, there has been plenty of overlap -- Stillerman and Wayne were around during the initial phases of "The Prisoner's" development, while Stillerman's team has more than sustained "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad."

But what comes next from AMC will come from the new regime.

A new generation of sophisticated, high-end-viewer-targeted dramas is being gestated under the current regime, including the think-tank-based espionage thriller “Rubicon” and comic-book adaptation “The Walking Dead,” both slated for next year.

“The pressure and the stakes are much, much higher than when they launched ‘Mad Men,’” a rival network programming official told TheWrap. “A lot more people are watching now.”

Collier continues to emphasize that movies are the channel's bread and butter, but concedes that it’s the Emmy-laden “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men” that have changed the standard by which the channel is measured.

“They’ve put us under a different consideration set for viewers and advertisers and affiliates,” Collier said.

Winner of the last two Emmy drama-series trophies, media attention given to “Mad Men” actually belies a series that averages less than 3 million viewers.

The show's ratings were up sharply in the just-completed season 3, with 1.1 million viewers aged 18-49 tuning in for last Sunday's campaign finale, an impressive 56 percent uptick in the primary audience demo over last years closing episode.

But "Mad Men's" slim viewership, at least by most network standards, is enhanced by other factors.

The show commands premium sponsors, including BMW. And with half of the 25-54-year-old audience reporting income of more than $100,000, it also gets a premium price for its commercial time.

Of course, “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men” supply only 13 episodes a year. AMC clearly needs to have more than 26 weeks of originals to bolster its movie-laden schedule, particularly with other basic cable channels aggressively expanding their original programming schedules.

“In this day and age, you can’t rely on two original series,” Brad Adgate, programming analyst for Horizon Media, told TheWrap. “They have to replenish their pipeline with other original series.”

Adgate believes the hard part for AMC -- developing an original programming style and brand -- is already behind them.

“At least they know what style is going to work for them,” he noted. “They know what kind of shows the ‘Mad Men’ viewer is watching when they’re not watching AMC. They now have a whole body of research from which they can draw conclusions.”

Yet Collier insists that upcoming offerings, including “The Prisoner,” will be tonally unique from both “Mad Men” and Breaking Bad.”

“We’re not trying to serve the exact same audience,” he said. “‘Mad Men’ delivers the most upscale audience on television, but the reason why we developed ‘Breaking Bad’ was that it was an incredible way to target men. We pair it up with movies that deliver the same thing, and we have a powerful mechanism for advertisers and affiliates to superserve that male audience."

In keeping with that theme, Sunday night’s debut of “The Prisoner” will be preceded with the full airing of the similarly dystopic-future-oriented “Matrix Trilogy.”

It’s the same complementary strategy that was employed back in 2007 for the pilot episode of “Mad Men,” which followed a showing of Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas” -- a film, Collier told TheWrap, that portrayed a “Mad Men”-like world of guys drinking, smoking and getting away with pretty much anything they want.

“This weekend, we’re going to super-serve the sci-fi audience,” Collier explained.
Source URL: http://www.thewrap.com/article/amc-10069

 

[Doctor Jones]

This better be good. They've been advertising the hell out of this. Probably the most I've ever seen for a tv show. I'll be watching it.

 

[zedhatch]

Cannot wait, I am A huge fan of the original, this one looks to be a very good modernization of it.

 

[Shifty]

Some have liked some haven't. I've seen maybe 5 episodes of the original Prisoner and those that don't like it compare it to the original. They complain how different it is.

 

[ttotheusher]

Well, from what I understand, you guys in America are getting it tonight, whilst us Brits will have to wait till Jan/Feb. Sigh.