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Posted by Aros (Member # 4873) on :

So, yes, news of the new Torchwood being co-produced by Starz and the BBC is great. So are the new cast additions -- including Bill Pullman, Lauren Ambrose, and Wayne Knight (Newman!) -- and the return of Captain Jack.

I did see a humorous quote, however. "A universe in which fictional characters aren't 'allowed' to die is ridiculous and limiting... When death is a reality in a drama, the jeopardy is greater [and] the stakes are greater. In Torchwood, anyone can die. That's a good thing."

http://www.ology.com/screen/torchwood-miracle-day-have-american-feel

I've no quarrel with Ianto, and I admire the writers for (liberally) killing off main characters . . . but . . . anyone can die, huh? Are you sure you thought that statement through?

Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :

Great. Now I have to get Starz? Just when I thought my cable bill couldn't possibly get any higher.

Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :

Bit Torrent is your friend.

(from legal sites, of course)

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

quote:
(from legal sites, of course)

This is amusing when the question is acquiring a show that will not be legally available via bittorrent [Wink]

Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :

You don't know that.

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

Yeah, I pretty much do. If you like, you can add "absent either a drastic change in the legal situation or a near complete about face by Starz and the BBC".

Posted by Stephan (Member # 7549) on :

Does Netflix still have that deal with Starz?

Even if it doesn't, it will have the first season on dvd less than 12 months later.

Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :

fugu, the only reason I added the caveat was that I didn't want to go against OSC's request.

Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :

Like I'm going to wait 12 months for Torchwood. Sheesh!

Eh. I'll probably download it.

Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :

I have cable tv, downloading is just acquiring a digital record of it, equivalent to recording on my dvr, I'm just not physially turning the tv on to accomplish it.

Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :

Tread carefully. BB has locked threads before for discussing/admitting to illegal activity.

Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :

Hence my addition of "from legal sites, of course".

Posted by Geraine (Member # 9913) on :

Starz still has the deal with Netflix, and you don't really have to wait. I know that Spartacus (Both seasons) had episodes posted the day after they aired.

It is possible they will do the same with Torchwood. :=D

Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

quote:
Originally posted by The Rabbit:
Tread carefully. BB has locked threads before for discussing/admitting to illegal activity.

I sped in a school zone today.

Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :

I'm telling.