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We still have a while to go until the second half of Outlander premieres on April 4th, but we now have some new scenes to tide us over until then. Starz has just premiered the trailer for the last eight episodes of season one, giving us new glimpses of Jamie, Claire, and the gang. Check out the new footage in the video below!
It looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer than expected for the second half of Outlander. But don’t despair! This extra time gives the production team more time to work on an amazing final product that will please all of us fans. With that in mind, here is the official press release from Starz concerning the April 4th premiere date:
STARZ SERIES “OUTLANDER” midseason premiere set for
sATURDAY, APRIL 4TH 2015
Outlander’s Highly Anticipated Wedding Episode Delivers Highest Ratings of the Season with 3.8 Million Live +3 Viewers, Up Almost 40% Since Premiere
Season One Averaging 5 million viewers per episode to date
Beverly Hills, CA – September 25, 2014 – Two days before the first half of season one concludes with the mid-season finale this Saturday, September 27th at 9pm ET/PT, Starz announced that its hit series “Outlander” will return with the remaining eight episodes from season one on Saturday, April 4th, 2015. The critically – acclaimed series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”) has already been picked up for a second season.
Approximately 3.8 million Live+3 viewers tuned in for the series highly-anticipated seventh episode, titled “The Wedding,” to finally witness the beloved characters Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) become man and wife in 18th century Scotland, the most on STARZ since episode 5 of “Spartacus: Vengeance” in February 2012. “The Wedding” performance represents a 19 percent increase from the week prior on “Outlander,” and a 38 percent increase since the series premiere episode. “Outlander” fans made “The Wedding” appointment viewing by flocking to the premiere of the episode on Saturday with 2.07 million Live+SD Saturday viewing and 1.23 million Live+SD viewers tuning in for the Saturday 9PM ET/PT episode premiere, both series highs. Through the first 4 episodes, more than 5 million average viewers have watched each episode of the hit series.*
The mid-season finale this Saturday, September 27th at 9pm ET/PT finds Frank (Tobias Menzies) desperately searching for his missing wife, while Claire tries to come to terms with her new marriage to Jamie. Claire is faced with an emotional quandary as a life-altering opportunity presents itself.
The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one epic tale. It follows Claire Randall as she navigates the hidden dangers of 18th century Scotland, an unknown world where her freedom and very life are at risk. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire’s heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Diana Gabaldon’s eight-book series has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, and six of the books have graced the New York Times best-seller list.“Outlander” is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining & Supply Company and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Starz retains all domestic multiplatform pay TV rights to the original series.
For more information, go to the official Outlander Facebook Page and follow @Outlander_Starz on Twitter and Instagram, or check out the vibrant online fan community. Join the conversation with #Outlander and #STARZ.
We were lucky enough to get the chance to interview some of the cast and crew of Outlander at the red carpet premiere earlier this summer in San Diego. Now that the crush of interviews has past, we thought we’d share our interview with Diana Gabaldon and Ron Moore, who discuss the episode eight cliffhanger, as well as which scene came closest to Diana’s imagination.
Now that I’ve come out of my Comic-Con haze, I’ve created a new gallery of all of my photos from Friday’s event. In the gallery below you’ll find all of my pics from the red carpet (or should we say tartan carpet) premiere, followed by the cast Q&A session with Sam, Cait, Lotte, Graham, Tobias, Diana, and Ron. The cast rolled up to the tartan carpet in classic 1940s cars, and followed bagpipers and lads in kilts onto the press line. After we had our chance to chat with the cast and crew, we all went inside the theatre and were treated to a performance by composer Bear McCreary, who played some classic Scottish tunes and debuted the theme he wrote for Claire and Jamie. Seeing the first episode on the big screen was truly a remarkable experience, and I I think it’s safe to say that I wasn’t the only one in the audience with goosebumps and a lump in their throat. The first episode was everything I could hope for (the second, which I screened before the premiere, is just as good, but that’s all I’ll say for now). I don’t think you will be disappointed with the show. Starz and the cast and crew have done an amazing job, and it’s everything I could hope for and more. Hope you enjoy the pics from this very epic night!
Thanks to Starz, you can now watch the full San Diego Outlander panel and red carpet premiere Q&A, even if you weren’t able to attend Comic-Con! Both panels feature Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish, Lotte Verbeek, Diana Gabaldon, and Ron Moore. Enjoy!
Today Starz announced that the very first episode of Outlander will be previewed a week ahead of the official premiere date, with a special sneak peek airing across multiple online and television outlets. The episode, called Sassenach, will be available beginning August 2nd. Here’s a sample of where you can view the show early, via today’s press release:
Approximately 82 million multichannel video households will have access to the premiere episode via additional linear, on-demand and/or online sampling opportunities on select cable, satellite and telco affiliates in the United States as well as online through select websites including Starz.com/Outlander, the Starz “Outlander” Twitter page, the Starz YouTube page, Starz “Outlander” Facebook Pageand the free STARZ PLAY app for all users in the United States.
Starz also confirmed that season one of Outlander will be split in two, with the first eight episodes airing August 9-September 27, and final eight episodes airing in early 2015.
Want to attend the red carpet premiere of Outlander with Diana Gabaldon and the rest of the cast? Starz is giving away tickets to 100 fans and a guest to the official premiere in San Diego on July 25th. Click here for your chance to win, and good luck!
STARZ TO HOST THE RED CARPET PREMIERE OF
“OUTLANDER” DURING SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Series stars Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish
and Lotte Verbeek will join series creator Ronald D. Moore and author Diana Gabaldon
WHAT: The premiere of the highly anticipated STARZ Original series “Outlander” will be held at a red carpet gala event during San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Cast and creators including Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore, author Diana Gabaldon, Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish and Lotte Verbeek will be in attendance and do a panel session.
WHEN: Friday July 25th at the Spreckels Theater
121 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
ABOUT: The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one epic tale. The series, adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”), follows the story of Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Upon her arrival, she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. But when she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited. Now, Claire’s heart is torn between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
“Outlander” premieres Saturday, August 9 at 9:00 pm ET/PT exclusively on STARZ and is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining & Supply Company and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.
“Outlander” Online
Website: www.starz.com/originals/Outlander
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OutlanderTVSeries.Starz
Twitter: @Outlander_Starz; join the conversation at: #Outlander
Starz has just released the official trailer for their upcoming adaptation of “Outlander,” based on the best-selling series by Diana Gabaldon, premiering this summer on the network. We are huge fans of the series here at Bookshelf Banter, and are eagerly awaiting anything and everything to do with this amazing series. Eek! Did we mention we were a little obsessed? Check out the new trailer video below, and tell us what you think! Any favorite scenes you’re looking forward to?
From Starz: About Outlander: The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one epic tale. The series, adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”), is currently filming on location in Scotland and is set to premiere on STARZ this Summer. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Upon her arrival, she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. But when she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited. Now, Claire’s heart is torn between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives. For more information go to OutlanderCommunity.com, our Facebook Page, Follow @Outlander_Starz on Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation with #Outlander and #STARZ.