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Breaking Bad Season 5 to Premiere Sun., Jul. 15 at 10/9c
AMC announced today its summer programming slate, including the highly anticipated premiere of the first part of Breaking Bad's final season on Sun., Jul. 15 at 10/9c. The final season of the Emmy® Award-winning and critically acclaimed drama, produced by Sony Pictures Television, consists of 16 episodes, with the first eight episodes beginning July 15th and culminating with the series' final eight episodes next summer 2013.
Over four seasons, Breaking Bad has garnered a total of six Emmys® wins; a Peabody Award; it has been named to the American Film Institute's (AFI) list of the "Top 10 Programs of the Year" (2008, 2010, 2011); and been heralded as one of the best TV dramas on television. Filmed on location in Albuquerque, NM, the series stars 2008, 2009 and 2010's Emmy® Award winner for Outstanding Lead Actor Bryan Cranston; 2010 Emmy® winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Aaron Paul; Anna Gunn; Dean Norris; Betsy Brandt; RJ Mitte; Bob Odenkirk; and Jonathan Banks. Breaking Bad is produced by High Bridge and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television for AMC. Breaking Bad Season 4 will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on June 5.
The Gus Fring Ultimate Fan Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of ABQ's Late Drug Kingpin
Cool and collected, Gustavo Fring always showed the world exactly what he wanted them to see: a respected business man, a community leader... let's face it, a bit of a square. Until his death his was the perfect cover for Albuquerque's biggest drug kingpin, a disguise that few saw through. Which begs the question: What do you really know about Gus Fring? Do you know his nationality or his favorite home-cooked meal? Do you remember the name of his business partner in Mexico or the conglomerate that owns his restaurant chain, Los Pollos Hermanos? Take the Gus Fring Ultimate Fan Quiz and find out how much you know about the late meth mogul.
New York Magazine Spotlights Aaron Paul; Bryan Cranston Chats With Huffington Post UK
This week, New York magazine celebrates Aaron Paul in its TV issue while Bryan Cranston chats up The Huffington Post UK in lieu of the Season 3 DVD release abroad. Plus, Vince Gilligan sympathizes with British viewers who have trouble getting access to Breaking Bad. Read on for more:
• New York's TV issue profiles Aaron Paul and comments that "Jesse, the expendable, has become one of the most complex characters on the show."
• Ahead of the Breaking Bad Season 3 DVD release in the U.K., Bryan Cranston tells The Huffington Post UK that Breaking Bad has "struck a chord because we dare to be dark." In its review of the DVD, HeyUGuys says, "Breaking Bad has in no way lost its zing."
• Vince Gilligan tells Digital Spy he feels the pain of U.K. viewers who can't see Breaking Bad, saying, "It's always a disappointment when I hear that we have a lot of fans in places that don't regularly receive our show."
Q&A - Lavell Crawford (Huell)
Comedian Lavell Crawford -- Saul Goodman's bodyguard Huell -- explains how working with prisoners informed his character and how he worked Breaking Bad into his stand-up routine.
Q: What was it like to go from being a stand-up comic to a tough guy on Breaking Bad?
A: I loved it, it was a great opportunity to be on a hot show. There were a lot of directors and they wanted to shoot so many angles -- like the scene where I had to take a dump? They made me do seven different takes! They were like, "Do a little more, act like it came out a little more." I was like, "Jesus Christ I'm about to crap on myself!"
Q: What did you think when you showed up on set to find that you were actually one of two comedians playing Saul Goodman's henchmen?
A: When I walked in and saw Bill Burr (Kuby), I thought it was hilarious. We've worked together as comedians, so he laughed and I laughed too. It was so funny that we were playing these guys that were going to scare the hell out of Ted.
Q: Did you get a chance to do stand-up in Albuquerque?
A: No, we didn't have any time for that. It's so cloak-and-dagger that you don't get your script until the night you get there, so after that you're getting your mind together for the show. Us comedians are very meticulous and we want to do it right on screen, you know, so if I'm choking a guy or whatever, I still want to practice.
Q: What was your prep like for the big scene where Huell and Kuby go to collect from Ted Beneke?
Wall Street Journal Eager for Breaking Bad; Flavorwire Makes Season 5 Predictions
This week, Flavorwire predicts what will happen in Season 5 of Breaking Bad and The Wall Street Journal spotlights the drama in its Summer TV roundup. Read on for more:
• Flavorwire makes its predictions for Season 5, such as "Walter will win Mike onto his side" and "Saul will survive everything (Because cockroaches always do.)."
• The Wall Street Journal includes Breaking Bad in its summer TV roundup, noting the drama "has managed to maintain its speedy pace--and pick up a load of awards--without losing love from viewers and critics."
• According to /film, BreakingGifs.com is starting a viral campaign to promote Breaking Bad Season 5, linking each week to "a new piece of Breaking Bad themed art by well-known and up and coming artists." /film also has the first piece of Breaking Bad art.
EW Touts Behind-the-Scenes Look at Season 5; Stuff Names Walt and Jesse a Favorite Duo
This week, Entertainment Weekly touts a first-look video behind-the-scenes of Breaking Bad Season 5, and New Zealand's Stuff chooses Walt and Jesse as a favorite duo. Read on for more:
• Entertainment Weekly highlights a first look behind-the-scenes video for Breaking Bad Season 5 featuring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, in which Paul promises "It's hands down the craziest [season]."
• New Zealand's Stuff lists Walt and Jesse as one of its favorite duos, calling Season 3 Episode 10 one of the "most interesting, gripping episodes of the show to date, and a showcase for Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul."
• The Concord (N.H.) Monitor profiles comedian Bill Burr (Kuby), who discusses the difference between stand-up comedy and acting.
Video - First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Breaking Bad Season 5
AMCtv.com hereby presents a first look video from the Breaking Bad set where Aaron Paul (Jesse) promises, the new season will be "hands down the craziest one as of yet." Although details about Season 5 are scarce, Bryan Cranston (Walt) teases "you gotta see this," referring to a scene they're currently shooting. Check out the video now.
Breaking Bad returns with new episodes Summer 2012 on AMC.
The Breaking Bad Shop - Your Source for Swag
Want to know the best place to find the latest Breaking Bad swag? Then head on over to AMCtv.com's Breaking Bad shop, which showcases all the show's official merchandise available for purchase. Looking for Seasons 1-3 on DVD/Blu-Ray, a collectible 2012 wall calendar or the official Breaking Bad Soundtrack CD? You're in luck. You can even pre-order the Season 4 DVD/Blu-Ray. Click here to visit the Breaking Bad online shop.
Giancarlo Esposito to Answer Fan Questions During Live Gold Derby Webcast Today
Got a question for Giancarlo Esposito? The actor who plays Gus Fring will appear live on "Derby Talk" today, Mon., Apr. 30 at 3PM | 2C with Gold Derby editors Tom O'Neil and Rob Licuria, who consider Esposito to be a frontrunner in the Emmy race for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Fans can join in by Tweeting comments and questions to @goldderby during the webcast. "Derby Talk" is produced in partnership with Ustream, sponsored by Sony Pictures Television.
Click here to visit the Gold Derby site and watch the live webcast.
Marie's Blog Is So Much More Than Online Advocacy for Purple
Not everyone has their own unique outlook on life, but those who do are often more than eager to share that viewpoint with you. Such is Marie. An opinionated commenter on everything from health care to haute couture, Mrs. Hank Schrader has no shortage of bon mots both on air and online. Haven't read Marie's blog yet? Check out a sampling of excerpts below.
• "I'm sleeping in a motorized bed and I spend all my spare time in a closet full of boxed rocks. I'm going to blog about whatever the H-E-double-hockey-sticks I want." --Marie's Blog - In Sickness and In Health (Season 4 Episode 1, "Box Cutter")
• "A nurse is like a medical Leatherman -- whatever needs doing, a nurse will get it done. That is seriously badass." --Marie's Blog - Superheroes In Clogs (Season 4 Episode 2, "Thirty-Eight Snub")
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The Gus Fring Ultimate Fan Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of ABQ's Late Drug Kingpin
Do you know his nationality, or his favorite home-cooked meal? Do you remember the name of his business partner, or the conglomerate that owns Los Pollos Hermanos?
New York Magazine Spotlights Aaron Paul; Bryan Cranston Chats With Huffington Post UK
Plus, Vince Gilligan sympathizes with U.K. viewers who can't watch Breaking Bad.
Video - First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Breaking Bad Season 5
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul promise a crazy Season 5 for Breaking Bad in this new video shot on set in Albuquerque.
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