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The Hollywood Reporter wrote:

HBO and David Milch have solved their "Deadwood" dilemma.

HBO has reached an agreement with Milch, creator/executive producer of the Western drama series, to wrap up the show as a pair of two-hour movies rather than a full-blown fourth season.

The issue of whether HBO would order a fourth season was forced in recent weeks by the fact that the cast members' contractual options for a fourth season are due to expire soon. The third season of "Deadwood" is set to premiere Sunday.

HBO had offered Milch a six-episode pickup for Season 4 rather than the 12-episode norm for the show since its premiere in 2004.

Milch was said to have not been in favor of a six-episode final season because of the show's emphasis on each episode representing a day in the life of the lawless camp in late-1800s South Dakota, where the show is set. The shift of the final "Deadwood" installments to a two-hour movie format will allow for a clean break with that day-in-the-life format and allow the rest of the story to unfold on a broader narrative canvas.

Sources said the impasse was broken Friday after a series of conversations between Milch, an Emmy and Peabody winner for his work on ABC's "NYPD Blue," and HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht.

In addition to shepherding "Deadwood" to its conclusion, Milch is busy working on a new pilot for HBO, "John From Cincinnati," set in the world of surfing in Southern California.

"I am thrilled that we were able to figure out a way to continue," Milch said Sunday. "No one was ready to let go of the show. And I am really glad we have found a way to proceed that works creatively."

HBO still has to come to terms with key cast members to appear in the two movies, including Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant and Molly Parker. Insiders said HBO brass were confident they would be able to proceed with the show in its new incarnation, indicating that the network was prepared to make it worth the while of cast members who had been anticipating a full season's worth of work.

Author:	El Maskado [ Wed May 24, 2006 1:20 pm ]
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http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed ... d_23_05_06 Quote: Deadwood creator David Milch is hoping to raise enough money to continue his critically praised HBO western. In an interview with today's (Tuesday) Philadelphia Inquirer, Milch said, "I'm doing what I can. ... Any financial participation could take the pressure off. HBO hasn't said no. ... If I were a gambling guy, which I am, I'd say odds are less than even money." Milch acknowledged that the show never became "the next big thing" for HBO as it had hoped. "They need a number of eyes we weren't providing them" in order to justify a budget of some $5 million per episode, he noted I thought season 3 may be ending because Al Swear-engine wanted to leave. It probably it looks more like money and budget issues but dang 5 million per episode, thats as expensive as Carnivale and Rome. I wish it would continue on but it seems like the only shows with lower budgets are set in modern times. I prefer my HBO shows to be set in a different time frame http://www.uncrate.com/men/entertainmen ... 004712.php Second link confirms season 2 dvd to be released in June 11 season premiere of DW

Author:	Dkmuto [ Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:11 am ]
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It appears that it is, though.

Author:	Johnny Dollar [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:31 am ]
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Well, it looks like in lieu of a fourth season, we get 2 2-hour movies to wrap everything up. Better than nothing for the best show on TV, but still....cocksuckers. The Hollywood Reporter wrote: HBO and David Milch have solved their "Deadwood" dilemma. HBO has reached an agreement with Milch, creator/executive producer of the Western drama series, to wrap up the show as a pair of two-hour movies rather than a full-blown fourth season. The issue of whether HBO would order a fourth season was forced in recent weeks by the fact that the cast members' contractual options for a fourth season are due to expire soon. The third season of "Deadwood" is set to premiere Sunday. HBO had offered Milch a six-episode pickup for Season 4 rather than the 12-episode norm for the show since its premiere in 2004. Milch was said to have not been in favor of a six-episode final season because of the show's emphasis on each episode representing a day in the life of the lawless camp in late-1800s South Dakota, where the show is set. The shift of the final "Deadwood" installments to a two-hour movie format will allow for a clean break with that day-in-the-life format and allow the rest of the story to unfold on a broader narrative canvas. Sources said the impasse was broken Friday after a series of conversations between Milch, an Emmy and Peabody winner for his work on ABC's "NYPD Blue," and HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht. In addition to shepherding "Deadwood" to its conclusion, Milch is busy working on a new pilot for HBO, "John From Cincinnati," set in the world of surfing in Southern California. "I am thrilled that we were able to figure out a way to continue," Milch said Sunday. "No one was ready to let go of the show. And I am really glad we have found a way to proceed that works creatively." HBO still has to come to terms with key cast members to appear in the two movies, including Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant and Molly Parker. Insiders said HBO brass were confident they would be able to proceed with the show in its new incarnation, indicating that the network was prepared to make it worth the while of cast members who had been anticipating a full season's worth of work.

Author:	Dkmuto [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:45 am ]
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Oh! Well that's good. If I have time to start a TV series this summer, this'll probably be it.

Author:	Riggs [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:07 am ]
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I'm going to finish Season 1 today and I loooove it. Great show with one of the highlights being Ian McShane.

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Author:	Mister Ecks [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:55 am ]
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I guess 1/3rd of a season (4 hours out of the usual 12) is better than nothing.

Author:	El Maskado [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:50 pm ]
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Deadwood starts in just 2 days. All you cocksuckers better watch it

Author:	MovieGeek [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:53 pm ]
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There better be a season 4! I can't wait until Sunday!

Author:	Mister Ecks [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:33 am ]
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Sunday is going to be a great night for summer TV with the 3rd Seasons of Entourage and Deadwood starting. I'm also curious to see Lucky Louie.

Author:	A. G. [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:29 am ]
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MovieGeek. Your sig takes up half my screen on a 19 inch monitor. Hint, hint.

Author:	Mister Ecks [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:38 pm ]
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Archie Gates wrote: MovieGeek. Your sig takes up half my screen on a 19 inch monitor. Hint, hint. How else will we know that "Deadwood", "Entourage", and "Dane Cook's Tourgasm" start tomorrow night on HBO?

Author:	El Maskado [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:48 pm ]
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Mr. X wrote: Sunday is going to be a great night for summer TV with the 3rd Seasons of Entourage and Deadwood starting. I'm also curious to see Lucky Louie. 4400 is playing on sunday too. This really sucks because Im going to have to Tivo one of the two

Author:	MovieGeek [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:11 pm ]
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Archie Gates wrote: MovieGeek. Your sig takes up half my screen on a 19 inch monitor. Hint, hint. sorry about that. fixed it!

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