Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" Renewed for Season Two by Starz

[Illiterati]

Yes, I know that while many of you don't like Ron Moore, he's done a great job bringing this series to life on the screen. Ms Gabaldon is very happy about what he's done with it (as she said during the panel at SDCC this year, which I attended). I'm jazzed as hell about today's news.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/outlander-renewed-second-season-at-725730

 

[shavedape]

I don't get Starz anymore so I haven't seen it yet. It does sound like something that fits Moore's style though. Perhaps he's found the right vehicle this time. He seems to get in the most trouble when he's in charge of writing the story, which he isn't in this case.

 

[Illiterati]

I don't get Starz anymore so I haven't seen it yet. It does sound like something that fits Moore's style though. Perhaps he's found the right vehicle this time. He seems to get in the most trouble when he's in charge of writing the story, which he isn't in this case.

Diana Gabaldon was very positive and supportive of what he's done with this series.

She started writing it over 20 years ago, when she decided she wanted to learn how to write a novel. (Many) More than 8 novels later, she's got a rabid fan following.

I really enjoyed listening to her talk at the SDCC panel. She's obviously quite smart, tiny (compared to the stars of the show) has this rich voice and warm personality. Her eyes dance with mischief, too.

 

[Illiterati]

PS: You can watch the first episode for free at www.starz.com (if you're in the U.S., that is).

(I know you are, but for our other non-U.S. members...)

 

[Overmind One]

PS: You can watch the first episode for free at www.starz.com (if you're in the U.S., that is).

(I know you are, but for our other non-U.S. members...)

Sounds interesting...what is the premise?

 

[Backstep]

Sounds interesting...what is the premise?

http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/08/09/outlander-is-battlestar-galactica-yes-its-true/

 

[Overmind One]

Yes, I know that while many of you don't like Ron Moore, he's done a great job bringing this series to life on the screen. Ms Gabaldon is very happy about what he's done with it (as she said during the panel at SDCC this year, which I attended). I'm jazzed as hell about today's news.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/outlander-renewed-second-season-at-725730

For the record, I am one of the people who likes Ron Moore. I thought he did a great job on Star trek TNG and Deep Space Nine, but I felt he lost it with NuBSG and Caprica. He has it in him, so....

 

[Gatefan1976]

I Know I have said this before, but give Ron Moore a framework to work within, he can be absolutely fantastic. He is a first class refiner of idea's and concepts, that is his niche and he is GOOD at it. Leave the "blank canvasses" to more creative people however.

 

[Illiterati]

The first episode of Outlander is now available on YouTube, as well.

Starz is giving it huge coverage to introduce folks to the show.

 

[heisenberg]

http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/08/09/outlander-is-battlestar-galactica-yes-its-true/

I'll pass thanks then. Looks like more fantasy stuff with heavy romance stuff in it. Romance doesn't interest me in the slightest.

 

[Illiterati]

its historic fantasy, and the main character isn't a history major.

Takes place during the Jacobite Uprising of the 1740's.