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JamesG · 09-17-2013, 03:52 PM

"Mad Men's" Final Season to Air in Two Parts
Sep 17, 2013
by Robyn Ross

The final season of "Mad Men" will air in two 7-episode parts, AMC announced on Tuesday.

"This approach has worked well for many programs across multiple networks, and, most recently for us with Breaking Bad which attracted nearly double the number of viewers to its second half premiere than had watched any previous episode," AMC President Charlie Collier said in a statement.

"We are determined to bring Mad Men a similar showcase. In an era where high-end content is savored and analyzed, and catch-up time is used well to drive back to live events, we believe this is the best way to release the now 14 episodes than remain of this iconic series."

Creator Matthew Weiner added:

"We plan to take advantage of this chance to have a more elaborate story told in two parts, which can resonate a little bit longer in the minds of our audience. The writers, cast and other artists welcome this unique manner of ending this unique experience."

The first part of the final season, dubbed "The Beginning," premieres in the spring.

The final installment, titled "The End of an Era," will air in 2015.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mad-Men-...n-1070438.aspx

TMC · 09-20-2013, 02:30 AM

http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/n...arily-20130918

The series finale being filmed one year before it airs could pose problems.

09-17-2013, 03:52 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	"Mad Men's" Final Season Will Be Split in Two *"Mad Men's" Final Season to Air in Two Parts* Sep 17, 2013 by Robyn Ross The final season of "Mad Men" will air in two 7-episode parts, AMC announced on Tuesday. "This approach has worked well for many programs across multiple networks, and, most recently for us with Breaking Bad which attracted nearly double the number of viewers to its second half premiere than had watched any previous episode," AMC President Charlie Collier said in a statement. "We are determined to bring Mad Men a similar showcase. In an era where high-end content is savored and analyzed, and catch-up time is used well to drive back to live events, we believe this is the best way to release the now 14 episodes than remain of this iconic series." Creator Matthew Weiner added: "We plan to take advantage of this chance to have a more elaborate story told in two parts, which can resonate a little bit longer in the minds of our audience. The writers, cast and other artists welcome this unique manner of ending this unique experience." The first part of the final season, dubbed "The Beginning," premieres in the spring. The final installment, titled "The End of an Era," will air in 2015. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mad-Men-...n-1070438.aspx

09-20-2013, 02:30 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,142	Can "Mad Men" cast members keep their mouths shut for a year after filming the finale http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/n...arily-20130918 The series finale being filmed one year before it airs could pose problems.
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