STARZ Acquires Rights to "Torchwood" - New Season in Summer 2011 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 06-07-2010, 03:47 PM

"Torchwood" Finds a Home on Starz
by Laura Prudom
posted Jun 7th 2010

Michael Ausiello is reporting that cable network Starz has acquired the rights to the new season of British sci-fi series "Torchwood", which enjoys a cult following stateside along with sister series "Doctor Who".

The 10-episode run will air summer 2011 on Starz (in the U.S.) and BBC One (in the U.K.).

According to Starz, the new season will take on more of an "international scope," which will allow show creator Russell T. Davies and his writer's room to tell "a more explosive and global story, one that takes advantage of the unlimited narrative opportunities of a premium television service like Starz."

As well as series regulars John Barrowman and Eve Myles, a number of new characters are expected to join the team, with Davies back at the helm creatively.

The show has attracted both controversy and critical acclaim for its portrayal of same-sex relationships and its decision to feature its main male lead as bisexual (Barrowman is openly gay).

Russel T. Davies is no stranger to such themes, having created the original, British version of "Queer as Folk", which was later adapted for US audiences by Showtime.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/06/07/st...-up-torchwood/

robyrob · 06-08-2010, 10:39 PM

i like the series, but they have had some real clunker episodes and need to get the writing more consistent and tighter.

06-07-2010, 03:47 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,032	STARZ Acquires Rights to "Torchwood" - New Season in Summer 2011 *"Torchwood" Finds a Home on Starz* by Laura Prudom posted Jun 7th 2010 Michael Ausiello is reporting that cable network Starz has acquired the rights to the new season of British sci-fi series "Torchwood", which enjoys a cult following stateside along with sister series "Doctor Who". The 10-episode run will air summer 2011 on Starz (in the U.S.) and BBC One (in the U.K.). According to Starz, the new season will take on more of an "international scope," which will allow show creator Russell T. Davies and his writer's room to tell "a more explosive and global story, one that takes advantage of the unlimited narrative opportunities of a premium television service like Starz." As well as series regulars John Barrowman and Eve Myles, a number of new characters are expected to join the team, with Davies back at the helm creatively. The show has attracted both controversy and critical acclaim for its portrayal of same-sex relationships and its decision to feature its main male lead as bisexual (Barrowman is openly gay). Russel T. Davies is no stranger to such themes, having created the original, British version of "Queer as Folk", which was later adapted for US audiences by Showtime. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/06/07/st...-up-torchwood/ Attached Images

06-08-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,176	i like the series, but they have had some real clunker episodes and need to get the writing more consistent and tighter.
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