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vashti1999 · 07-23-2004, 10:35 AM

LOS ANGELES - It's gonna kill 'em to hear it, but fans of HBO's mob drama "The Sopranos" will have to wait until 2006 before they see the final episodes of the series.
And exactly when in 2006 is unclear, according to HBO Chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht.

That's the bad news.

The good news?

HBO officials are talking to show executive producer David Chase to perhaps produce 13 episodes, rather than the previously announced 10, in the final season.

For now, though, Albrecht isn't losing any sleep over the long wait for fresh "Sopranos" episodes.

"It's like the Harry Potter book," he told TV writers at the Television Critics Association yesterday. "You'll wait for the sequel and be very happy to get it."

He's not much concerned about the risks of another network, perhaps Showtime, coming up with its own "Sopranos," either.

"I think it will be well worth waiting for," he said.

"Look, this past season was going to be the last season," Albrecht said, referring to his discussions with Chase. "We said it doesn't have to be unless you think that it is. And he got into it and arrived at the place himself where he said, 'You know what? I have found that there's more stuff to tell here. There's more things I can say about these people and these situations.'"

Chase and HBO then agreed on 10 episodes in the final season.

"But I have said to David, 'Especially if you're making the audience wait a while it would be great to do as many as you thought you could do with the same quality that everyone has come to expect of you,'" Albrecht said. "And no one holds a higher standard for the show than David does.

"So we've talked to him about it," Albrecht added. "He hasn't said no. And with David, that's always a very good sign."

Brian Damage · 07-23-2004, 10:48 AM

UN "Freakin" believeable

Moonlight Lady · 07-23-2004, 11:21 AM

I don't really know what to say

Jrnygrl · 07-23-2004, 04:49 PM

Okay, here's my theory on why it will take so long. They need to give Matt LeBlac's new show "Joey" enough time to bomb, and then write a storyline where they can bring Adrianna back. Remember we didn't see her get whacked, now did we.

vashti1999 · 07-23-2004, 09:46 PM

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Originally posted by Jrnygrl
Okay, here's my theory on why it will take so long. They need to give Matt LeBlac's new show "Joey" enough time to bomb, and then write a storyline where they can bring Adrianna back. Remember we didn't see her get whacked, now did we.

Smart thinking Jrnygrl. It also gives me time to get caught up. I still haven't watched season 4, let alone season 5. I've got the dvd sets for the first four seasons. Completely finished the first three, but never got around to season 4. I've also recorded all season 5 episodes. Basically I wanted to start from the beginning to be brought up to speed up till the end of season 5. It's rough when I obviously know some of the things that happen, it won't be as much as a surprise to me, but I guess that's what I get for procrastinating.

AKA · 07-23-2004, 11:32 PM

Oh, Vashti, as soon as you get to the end of season four, you'll be salivating for season five! I hope they release it on DVD before the end of the year.

TJL · 07-24-2004, 12:46 AM

Why am I not surprised they would hold off another year.

Thank God for HBO On Demand.

Janice · 07-26-2004, 08:28 PM

David Chase can take a flying leap as far as I'm concerned. I think it's just awful to make fans wait two years.

Jrnygrl · 07-26-2004, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
David Chase can take a flying leap as far as I'm concerned. I think it's just awful to make fans wait two years.

Janice I agree. When I first heard about this I felt the same way.

hoosierelvisfan · 07-27-2004, 11:55 AM

Quote: He's not much concerned about the risks of another network, perhaps Showtime, coming up with its own "Sopranos," either.

Huh???? What does this mean???? Is another network (e.g., Showtime) trying to show the actual Sopranos??? or does it mean that another network is thinking about airing a show similar to the Sopranos??????

Signed,
Respectfully,
Dutch

07-23-2004, 10:35 AM	#1
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	'Sopranos' bumped to '06 LOS ANGELES - It's gonna kill 'em to hear it, but fans of HBO's mob drama "The Sopranos" will have to wait until 2006 before they see the final episodes of the series. And exactly when in 2006 is unclear, according to HBO Chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht. That's the bad news. The good news? HBO officials are talking to show executive producer David Chase to perhaps produce 13 episodes, rather than the previously announced 10, in the final season. For now, though, Albrecht isn't losing any sleep over the long wait for fresh "Sopranos" episodes. "It's like the Harry Potter book," he told TV writers at the Television Critics Association yesterday. "You'll wait for the sequel and be very happy to get it." He's not much concerned about the risks of another network, perhaps Showtime, coming up with its own "Sopranos," either. "I think it will be well worth waiting for," he said. "Look, this past season was going to be the last season," Albrecht said, referring to his discussions with Chase. "We said it doesn't have to be unless you think that it is. And he got into it and arrived at the place himself where he said, 'You know what? I have found that there's more stuff to tell here. There's more things I can say about these people and these situations.'" Chase and HBO then agreed on 10 episodes in the final season. "But I have said to David, 'Especially if you're making the audience wait a while it would be great to do as many as you thought you could do with the same quality that everyone has come to expect of you,'" Albrecht said. "And no one holds a higher standard for the show than David does. "So we've talked to him about it," Albrecht added. "He hasn't said no. And with David, that's always a very good sign."
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07-23-2004, 10:48 AM	#2
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07-23-2004, 04:49 PM	#4
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Okay, here's my theory on why it will take so long. They need to give Matt LeBlac's new show "Joey" enough time to bomb, and then write a storyline where they can bring Adrianna back. Remember we didn't see her get whacked, now did we.

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AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Oh, Vashti, as soon as you get to the end of season four, you'll be salivating for season five! I hope they release it on DVD before the end of the year.

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