When you have two “Sirs” starring in a television series, you know it might be something special, especially when the “Sirs” in question are British acting greats Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi...

2014

Jun

SWORDPLAY CERTIFICATE PAYS OFF FOR STAR OF BBC'S 'MUSKETEERS' By Donna J. Plesh

Writer Adrian Hodges says the 10-episode BBC America series The Musketeers, which already has been renewed for a second season, is not an adaptation of the book. “This is a series of new adventures," he explains...

2014

Jun

FOR 'MURDER IN THE FIRST' CREATOR STEVEN BOCHCO, LESS IS MORE -- FEWER HOURS PER SEASON, THAT IS By Donna J. Plesh

Creating a drama series for television is nothing new for Steven Bochco. He’s been doing it for decades — Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, LA Law and Murder One, to name but a few. Now he’s back, with TNT's Murder in the First...

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