Author Topic: HBO's ROME - Comin' Back! (Read 258 times)

Vudak · « **on:** April 30, 2006, 12:11:02 AM »

Just got this in the email... I really enjoyed the last season (what an ending, huh?), can't wait for the new one. Wouldn't mind if they actually had a battle or two in there though.

ROME Begins Production of second season

HBO's epic drama series ROMESM has begun production on its ten-episode second season, it was announced by Carolyn Strauss, president, HBO Entertainment. Filming of the new episodes will continue at Rome's Cinecitta Studios through next October, with debut set for 2007.

"This exciting series offers a spectacle unlike anything else on TV," noted Strauss. "The new episodes of ROME will go deeper into the intriguing characters and provocative storylines that made the first season a hit with critics and subscribers."

Chronicling the fall of a republic and the rise of an empire, the first season of ROME wrapped last December. TV Guide hailed it as a "feast for the eyes" and a "ripping good story," as well as a "shamelessly enjoyable historical romp," while the Washington Post described the series as "ravishing and wickedly shocking," and "a feast for the senses that includes generous portions of food for thought." In addition, ROME received two Golden Globe® nominations: Best Television Series - Drama and Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama (Polly Walker).

rpm · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2006, 12:47:54 AM »

I'm usually a fan of HBO originals. Rome never caught on with me. I can't wait for the next season of Deadwood, tho.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2006, 09:10:21 AM »

Man I've been wondering about this. FANTASTIC SHOW!
But 2007???
That sucks!
I was hoping for another early to mid fall airing.
WTF why so late. they annouced even before the series was over last year that the series was going to be picked up again for another year.
Well unless HBO comes up with another blockbuster Im actually interested in in the meantime I'll be cancelling HBO untill Rome re-airs

Sorry RPM I feel about the same about Deadwood as you do about Rome LOL
The Supranos was ok but never something I could watch regularly.
Guess cause I can see Jerseyans acting like Jerseyans just by walking out my front door LOL

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2006, 03:16:52 PM »

I actually rather enjoyed Rome. Very well done and exciting at times. If I had any money I'd buy it on DVD.

Though the end of the first season seemed like a pretty dead end. I don't see how they would take it out further past what they've already given us.

CyranoAH · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2006, 03:52:38 PM »

Are you kidding? The revolts, Caesar's testament, Octavius rise to power, and the rise of the empire... can't wait!

Daniel

Glasses · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2006, 03:59:39 PM »

W00T!

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2006, 04:07:38 PM »

I meant how they would take the characters out further. While I forget their names, the story is easily over for those two soldiers. It would be a stretch to continue it in their name.