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I watched The Prisoner on AMC last night, and they had a couple of teaser promos for season 3 of Breaking Bad! The first one showed two Mexican guys walking in a field while a truck exploded in the background! The second one showed Walt burning all his money!!! First of all, who are the Mexican guys? The ones who found Tuco's grille? Or Tuco's cousins perhaps? Or members of the cartel? And secondly, why would Walt burn his money???
Doesn't anyone else think that Raymond Cruz should have been nominated for a recurring or guest role as TUCO on BB? Also the dud who plays his uncle (sorry don't recall his name) . Some of the best acting I've seen on the small tube in years.
What's your impression of New Mexico?
Could the show be the same if it were somewhere else?
I thought I had heard this story a few years ago, that is why I was originally attracted to this series. I have to say western Kern Co is the butthole of CA. Maybe after Antelope Valley. But this area, really there is nothing else to do there.
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/31113319.html
so i saw somewhere that I cant seem to find that the new season will be starting April of 2010....I dont think anyone understands that the ONLY reason I have cable is to watch this show......I can appreciate the time it takes to write good episodes, Still, I miss the show!! Its an amazing escape for me:) And how in the hell is it that bryan cranston, now bald, is so freaking sexy!!!!!!! I love you Vince Gilligan for making tv that is almost as good as Vonnegut books:)
Nominations for the 61st Primetime Emmy® Awards will be announced
Thursday, July 16, at 5:35 AM PT
Everything about this show, its cast and creative team, so very deserving we all need to keep fingers crossed and good thoughts coming until the list with many Breaking Bad noms all over it arrives a week from today.
Is Ep. 13 a Homage to the real Walter White midair disaster ?
In the last 30 years (i.e. 1979 - 2009) how many civilian midair collision , involving two planes, do you think have occurred in the continental U.S. ? Only One ! It involved an Aeromexico commercial jet and a private Piper prop plane.
And how did this incident occur ? An inexperienced Air Traffic Controller became distracted and did not notice the Piper prop plane.
And what was the name of the distracted Traffic Controller that caused the accident ? WALTER WHITE !
http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20090610/en_movies_eo/128393
Now, from what I am aware of according to this news is that it's safe to say that we, the fans, will get AT LEAST Season 3 & 4 of Breaking Bad
Season #3 brings a quandary of Breaking Bad possibly ending at Season#3 or will Vince and his cagey staff find more to continue into Season#4? Just how evil can Walt turn that darker side of his nature and what other possible character(s) in this series will take break out of their character and surprise all of us???? Is Vince able to wrap this series with a pretty scarlet sinful bow and wipe out all our predictions? Will the series go out like a thousand explosions of each character or go out like a whimper with a soft repentant ending??? "Breaking Bad" is at trial, what say you the jury of the plight of Breaking bad....Ending at Season #3 or Season #4?
Now that is all over till next season. What are we Breaking Bad fans going to do now??
But do mope all summer.. you know what to do to fill the void... don't cha?
Do you think that Breaking Bad has any success in deterring people that may be considering getting into the world of illegal drug usage, manufacturing, or distribution by showing how such activity can ultimately ruin lives, among other consequences? Or do you think individuals contemplating such a lifestyle would brush off the different situations depicted on this show as "This is just stuff on TV - None of that will happen to me."?
I know season 2 isn't "over" yet, but I find myself already missing the show and itching for season 3.......Are we going to have to wait 6 months for season 3 ?........Why not become revolutionary and make it a year round series?....... I don't ever want it to stop for even a month much less 6 months.
Is anyone familiar with the Japanese Cult Classic 'Ikiru'? It is the story of a city official who after discovering he has terminal lung cancer, realizes he has squandered his life on meaningless red tape and has no close family or friendships to lean on. He resolves to use his remaining time to usher an insignificant but popular civic project, a children's playground, through the bureaucracy he knows so well.
Sound familiar?
I am a recent fan of 'Breaking Bad', partaking of the recently released season 1 on DVD to watch at my leisure (I am the quintessential Soccer-dad). In my opinion, 'Breaking Bad' was the absolute best reincarnation Japan could have hoped for. I LOVE this show!!!
nice trailer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t_tGu-Os70
March 8th to be exact ;o)
In case you came straight here and missed the announcment on the blog page ...
Breaking Bad Season 2 premieres March 8 on AMC. Catch up with the first season On Demand starting February 9.
One month to left to go for reruns and less than two months left until the season two premier.
Stand up and cheer!
Come on... you know you want to ;o)
My Birthday is next week ;o)
Just kidding!
I collect writers autographs so it would have to have Vince's signature along with the cast for the perfect Pam pressie. That being said SOMEONE SHOULD GET BIDDING ON THIS!
A heck of a collectable for a wonderful charity ... what's not to love and bid on.
Autographed by cast BREAKING BAD "Pilot" script charity auction
Had to share that I was bouncing off the sofa cushion excited to see a commerical for season two of Breaking Bad make an appearance during the Mad Men finale last night.
Yes March feels like a long way off right now but it is coming and will be here before we know it so I'm thrilled to see promotion of what we know will top notch TV getting underway right now.
I'm really missing Breaking Bad :o(
Anyone have any brilliant ideas on fighting BB withdrawal symptoms ... generally passing the time until season two rolls around?
Anything?
As I drive to work every morning, I pass a car wash with this information on their marquee: We do not use any HF acid here. (I copied it into my Palm Pilot so I'd be sure to get the wording right.) I wondered whether or not there was possibility that HF actually was used at car washes or if it was somehow just a nod to or inside joke about the show. It seemed a little strange, since that stuff eats through metal!
After a little research, I discovered that HF acid IS sometimes a component in the products used to clean tires and wheels. I also found out that although it is a corrosive substance, it depends on the strength of the solution as to the damage it can cause. (That makes sense!) Also it can cause bone deterioration even without outward skin damage. I suppose that sort of thing might happen if it is inhaled. Good thing Jesse and Walt wore respirators.
Hi all!
Sorry I've not been around. I started a new job, on nights, and am having a bit of trouble sorting out night from day. I'm in the groove now, here and eager to pass the time until season two with all my fellow Baddies.
* What do you think of the Baddies moniker? I'm not too sure myself but Breakers sounds like waves and after the hurricane season heartbreak for the folks on the gulf coast I'm not big on waves at the moment.
Anyway, names aside I need your help with a project.
As a fan fic writer I like to write to music that reminds me of the characters I'm trying to capture. That in mind I need to compile a CD of songs that evoke emotions and visions of all these glorious Breaking Bad characters. While I'd love to have a soundtrack from the show too this is something totally different from that. More inspiration and character driven stuff.
Just watched my first episode 8/31/08 ... Great show although 35 K for an lb is a little out of line
Interesting season two casting SPOILER, courtesy of ricestorm, came out yesterday.
Since I have no clue how to hid the info for unspoiled eyes here I'm gonna direct any of you interested in seeing it over here to the Livejournal Breaking Bad community, where I know how.
Spoiler right this way
http://community.livejournal.com/breaking_bad/
While I'm at it, got your attention, head over here and enter to win cool stuff in this weeks episode three contest right here.
http://blogs.amctv.com/breaking-bad/2008/08/episode-3-trivia.php
Man, I can't believe this. My friend owns the convenience store TRI-H where little walt gets caught trying to get booze. I was there on accident the night they filmed it but didn't get to go in, and again this time for the second season. I need to let my friend warn me in advance, because I really got to get Cranston's autograph, he is seriously my current favorite actor.
Any way, I think I am going to start take some snapshots off the episodes, and then show what the place really looks like so you can see what an amazing job they did on this show.
Yes, YOU!
I know its not very nice but I'm poking you with the fan stick just the same.
Be good or I'll have to tap into my inner Tuco by putting a few nails in the end to really get your attention.
You think Tuco could use some short, redheaded middle aged Mom muscle?
Anyway I'm poking all of you reading this to get over and enter this weeks, and each week after, viewer contest you'll find right here:
http://blogs.amctv.com/breaking-bad/2008/08/episode-2-quiz.php
Sure you gotta get the bonus question right but you can miss a few in the quiz and still get entered.
And you know you want to get entered because AMC has the best viewer swag anywhere.
I've been around ... I know! They know how to bring the today's goodies that will be the coolest collectibles going for a whole lot of tomorrow's
Go on now ... click that link and get yourself entered cuz I got the stick and I'm watching ;o)
A sudden increase, as the reruns began, in comments to the "Tell them you LOVE Breaking Bad" thread tells me we have new fans in our little community here.
WELCOME from me and the rest of the gang around here.
Since things are a little quiet around here being the off season and all I thought it might be fun and wise to start a brand new discussion thread.
Since its hard to chat back n forth in those older threads without searching endlessly through many for anything new I was thinking perhaps this one new would be a good place to gather for the moment.
I'll check it daily, because you know I like talking about this show, and I encourage the rest of you to do the same. MAYBE we can get a little dialog rolling?
So, anything on your mind?
Thoughts ... questions ... ANYTHING?
Looking forward to talking to all of you, old and new.
I know no one here will be the least bit shocked I was collecting - I am nothing if not a thorough and attentive fan - those glorious Breaking Bad Emmy noms as they were posted first thing this morn.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the nominees below as well as every single member of the Breaking Bad cast and crew that work so hard to bring us this a truly great hour of television.
Your fans are grateful for you talent and very, VERY proud of you!
*DRUMROLL PLEASE*
Outstanding Cinematography For A One Hour Series
Breaking Bad • Pilot • AMC • High Bridge Productions, Inc. and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television
John Toll, A.S.C., Director of Photography
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
Breaking Bad • Pilot • AMC • High Bridge Productions, Inc. and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television
Vince Gilligan, Director
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Breaking Bad • AMC • High Bridge Productions, Inc. and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television
Bryan Cranston as Walt White
Outstanding Single-camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Breaking Bad • Pilot • AMC • High Bridge Productions, Inc. and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television
Lynne Willingham, A.C.E., Editor
Good well deserved news, eh?
Now, my fellow baddies, fill up those comments with loads of praise and congratulations!
This has to be the greatest television show I have ever witnessed! I almost couldn't believe what I was seeing as I watched the first episode, completely and utterly consumed, and left...needing...more. I have been nervously awaiting any sign of a second season, or maybe even some un-aired episodes....ANYTHING!
And now...the best news I have heard in quite some time...A SECOND SEASON!!!!!
So...what does Breaking Bad mean to you? By this I mean the actual words Breaking Bad, but I would also like to hear anyone's thoughts on the show itself!
I heard Bryan Cranston on the Adam Carolla Radio Show on 6/12 and he said that season 2 should air in January. No specific date, but he did say January. Bummer to have to wait so long. What a great show. Yu can download the interview for free from the Adam Carolla Radio Show on itunes for free. I also bought the first season fo $13.99 on itunes.
Thank you, Vince Gilligan and AMC, for Season Two of "Breaking Bad!" A second season of modern-day alchemist turned drug pusher Walt White. Starting out in Season One looking like the proverbial chemistry teacher and stay-at-home Milquetoast Dad, with wife Skyler telling him ". . . we don't use that [credit card]." Walt shows some signs of pent-up rage in assertively defending his son from taunts and insults from the bullies in the clothing store, then decisively getting the hell out of Dodge in the RV when the shitte hits the fan; and then dispatching Crazy Eight to the great beyond! Walt ROCKS! This is a long departure from Brian Cranston's previous serial character, and testimony to the number of seasons he can keep this character in motion! THANK YOU, AMC; thank you, writers!! This is going to be a GREAT second season, and the start of hopefully many more. I can see Walt and Jessie doing some light time in the county lockup, well before their heavier state and federal time while Walt finds a miracle maker in the joint with him who knows how to get his cancer into remission. Vince Gilligan has his hands full with this one -- let's start thinking about Season Three, Vince!!
I found this song called "Derty", (yes it is misspelled), by Ronald Jenkees. It is PERFECT for Breaking Bad in so many ways, even the name just seems to fit. Check it out on youtube or any music download site. The creator is very talented and quite quirky.
From ...
Ausiello Report - TV Guide
Dream Emmy Ballot
Lead Drama Actor
Kyle Chandler (Eric, Friday Night Lights)
Bryan Cranston (Walter, Breaking Bad)
Matthew Fox (Jack, Lost)
Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Dexter)
Jon Hamm (Don, Mad Men)
No matter how demanding his FNL storyline, Chandler continued to make it look easy; eschewing the "middle" ground, Cranston got us high on his drug-dealing suburbanite; Fox quietly solidified his status as one of the tube's most reliable and unshowy stalwarts; Hall slayed us by adding a touch of crazy to his sexy, cool serial killer; and Hamm proved anything but in a performance that was as subtle as it was memorable.
While I rarely agree with Ausiello .... he seems to know what's what this time around!
In case you missed it on the main blog, it is time for us to CELEBRATE! and whoop in fine style to honor of this week's announcement of ...
A SEASON TWO FOR BREAKING BAD!
Party time my friends!
I fully expect you all to dance no matter how bad a dancer you may be. :o)
In consideration of Walt's health and my boy Jesse's desire to clean up his act, while you will be required to bring something to pass, there are NO drugs or alcohol allowed at this glorious series renewal PARTAY!
I'll make some cookies :o)
Of course I'm a lousy cook so I'll apologize for the poor quality of cyber-cookies right now!
All kidding aside -- Seriously, you WILL ALL dance... go on... get up and do it.. NOW -- this is really great news we should all take a moment to share together as a fan community as well as offering up a quick thanks to AMC for bringing us 13 more episodes of the best stuff on TV.
**Tips goblet of sparkling fruit juice in toast**
Many heartfelt thanks AMC!
Just for fun, as we WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION (sorry...that's me getting impatient) of a second season, how about a lil' viewer speculation and or fan wish lists.
To encourage plenty of participation I'll make it very easy to play along.
You must:
~Choose four different characters
~Make a prediction or season two wish for all four characters
~Mark each one, next to the name, 'Speculation' or 'Wish' (feel free to do one or both) and keep each thought to a 25 word max.
Example:
HANK-Speculation - Hank will find out about Walt but keep his mouth shut about in exchange for Walt staying quiet on his wife's lil habit.
HANK - Wish - Hank, seeing Walt and Jessie together, will start pressing Jessie on Walt is up to.
Sound like fun?
While I'll need a day or two to mull over my own predictions and wishes I look very forward to reading all of yours as we WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION! (Yeah! I'm still impatient but I want more... AMC should be flattered and pleased we want it that *BAD* ) on a second season of Breaking Bad.
So, AMC, you've got an incredible show on your hands here. So incredible you'll surely be greenlighting a second season double quick.
Once you get that done you've got to reach out to the viewing masses so they ALL know the greatness you have here.
In reaching those masses I'd like to suggest talking to your webmasters about making the talk format here one that will allow us to talk to each other easily rather than the current set up that doesn't lend itself to talking amongst ourselves.
We love chatting it up so making talking to other fans in ongoing threads easier would make this THE ONLY PLACE TO BE for all viewers who know and love quality TV.
Long story short - We'd love for you to make it easy for us to talk endlessly about the greatness that is Breaking Bad.
While you're at it, how about making BB merchandise something we can purchase and use to spread the word. I want to be your human billboard and I know I'm not alone in that.
Last but not least how about a live chat-room available to fans after the show each Sunday Night.
Talk about excitement that simply cannot be ignored. I know your web guru's can make it all happen and while it can be a headache I just so happen to know an experienced internet chat host - *coughs* Yes I hosted weekly post ep chats for 100's of fans each week for another show from the 90's Mr Gilligan is familair with - who'd be very happy to help in away when it comes to making Breaking Bad chats being the only place to be Sunday nights.
In other words, since I've already used a whole lot of words, let your great fans and a wonderful site make this amazing show the hottest thing going online.
I'm not worried like some people that Breaking Bad not will be picked up for a second season. With all the reviews and buss that it's getting in just six episodes it will be AMC's number one moneymaker in its next season. I just hope that the new shows start back soon. Breaking Bad will put AMC on the map. I read that FX turned it down. I bet someone at FX will get fired for turning it down if not they should.
I would never do meth because I know what it does. Meth is bad in my county and a school teacher was arrested a few months ago for making meth here. But If I were in Walt's shoes, I would try to take care of my family also.
This story is about a good man that has been dealt a bad hand. He only wants to make sure that if he dies that his family is not left owning doctor bills and broke. Meth is bad but people who do it are going to buy it from someone, somewhere. I do not think the show glamorizes meth in anyway. I think it shows what it does to you. Like all the other fans I'm so disappointed that they are only one more episode left this season.
With all this talk of when and if Breaking Bad will return for a second season I thought now might be a good time to remind my fellow fans that positive feedback is a powerful thing.
While people will go out of their way to complain the same is not often said for offering praise.
Praise is a GOOD thing.
There isn't a soul out there that doesn't welcome it when it comes their way.
That in mind I suggest we all take a lil' time to offer up our viewer praise to the people that need to hear it most. Saying nice things is good for the soul and can only help when it comes to getting more of this wonderful show.
Nothing fancy needed.
Just drop a quick email -- tell them who you are ... demographics are always a big deal -- of praise to those who need to hear it telling them how much you love this show.
So, head off to those websites, track down emails (everyone has a contact us) for all those oh so influential entertainment reporters and publications and let your viewer voice be heard.
Off the top of my head I'd suggest...
AMC (of course!)
TV Guide
Entertainment Weekly
Your hometown newspaper entertainment reporter.
While it seems like a little thing that would hardly make a difference, remember, everyone loves praise and little things can often go a long, long way.
Hey guys, this is a new thread I started for now where we can talk about the show since the other one is getting too long. I hope we can keep talking on this forum as long as we can!...
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