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Janice · 08-12-2005, 09:07 AM

'Sopranos' Adds Eight 'Bonus' Episodes

(AP) Cast members of "The Sopranos" pose in this undated publicity photo. From left:Michael Imperioli,...Full Image

LOS ANGELES (AP) - When "The Sopranos" finally arrives next year for its sixth season, fans of the HBO mob drama will get more than they expected.

Eight "bonus" episodes are planned in addition to the 12 previously announced for the series, set to return in March 2006 after nearly two years without a first-run episode, HBO said Thursday.

"When something is as remarkable as 'The Sopranos,' our audience would like to see it continue as long as possible, so we are thrilled that (series creator) David Chase felt there are more stories to be told," HBO Chairman Chris Albrecht said in a statement.

There will be a break between the first set of episodes and the arrival of the extra eight hours in January 2007, HBO said.

The premium cable channel avoided tagging the newly announced episodes as part of a seventh season and also declined to label them the final ones.

The upcoming season was to have been the series' last but there have been hints the end wasn't necessarily in sight.

With powerhouse series "Sex and the City" gone and "Six Feet Under" about to wrap, HBO would be glad to keep "The Sopranos" alive, but the series' fate is considered to be in Chase's hands.

"The Sopranos" stars James Gandolfini as mob boss Tony Soprano and Edie Falco as his wife, Carmela. The series, which won four Emmy Awards including best drama series in 2004, isn't competing this year because it didn't air during the eligibility period. The intermission between last season and the upcoming one will end up totaling a viewer-frustrating 21 months: The fifth year concluded in June 2004, although reruns have been airing.

hoosierelvisfan · 08-22-2005, 08:33 AM

That's GREAT news!!!!! More is definitely better when it comes to this show. The only "problem" with this news is that can you imagine how much the season six boxset is going to cost?!?!? As it is now, it's about 79 bucks on the shelf, isn't it????? The season six boxset is going to be about $120 or $130!!!!

I've bought all of my Sopranos season sets "used" for that reason alone. They are really expensive when they're brand new in the stores.

Signed,
Respectfully,
Dutch

TJL · 08-22-2005, 09:35 AM

Bada Bing!

Brian Damage · 12-10-2005, 04:30 PM

That's good news, but the hiatus between seasons is absolutely ridiculous.

08-12-2005, 09:07 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	'Sopranos' Adds Eight 'Bonus' Episodes 'Sopranos' Adds Eight 'Bonus' Episodes (AP) Cast members of "The Sopranos" pose in this undated publicity photo. From left:Michael Imperioli,...Full Image LOS ANGELES (AP) - When "The Sopranos" finally arrives next year for its sixth season, fans of the HBO mob drama will get more than they expected. Eight "bonus" episodes are planned in addition to the 12 previously announced for the series, set to return in March 2006 after nearly two years without a first-run episode, HBO said Thursday. "When something is as remarkable as 'The Sopranos,' our audience would like to see it continue as long as possible, so we are thrilled that (series creator) David Chase felt there are more stories to be told," HBO Chairman Chris Albrecht said in a statement. There will be a break between the first set of episodes and the arrival of the extra eight hours in January 2007, HBO said. The premium cable channel avoided tagging the newly announced episodes as part of a seventh season and also declined to label them the final ones. The upcoming season was to have been the series' last but there have been hints the end wasn't necessarily in sight. With powerhouse series "Sex and the City" gone and "Six Feet Under" about to wrap, HBO would be glad to keep "The Sopranos" alive, but the series' fate is considered to be in Chase's hands. "The Sopranos" stars James Gandolfini as mob boss Tony Soprano and Edie Falco as his wife, Carmela. The series, which won four Emmy Awards including best drama series in 2004, isn't competing this year because it didn't air during the eligibility period. The intermission between last season and the upcoming one will end up totaling a viewer-frustrating 21 months: The fifth year concluded in June 2004, although reruns have been airing.

08-22-2005, 08:33 AM	#2
hoosierelvisfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Location: I do not like TV Land any longer!!!!! Posts: 467	That's GREAT news!!!!! More is definitely better when it comes to this show. The only "problem" with this news is that can you imagine how much the season six boxset is going to cost?!?!? As it is now, it's about 79 bucks on the shelf, isn't it????? The season six boxset is going to be about $120 or $130!!!! I've bought all of my Sopranos season sets "used" for that reason alone. They are really expensive when they're brand new in the stores. Signed, Respectfully, Dutch
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08-22-2005, 09:35 AM	#3
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12-10-2005, 04:30 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	That's good news, but the hiatus between seasons is absolutely ridiculous.
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