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'Prisoner' Debuts to 'Mad Men'-Level Ratings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:19:31 +0000

By Daniel Frankel AMC's three-part miniseries remake of classic U.K. series "The Prisoner" got off to a solid if unspectacular start Sunday, drawing 2.2 million viewers. The total is only slightly off the season-average pace of AMC's signature series, "Mad Men," which averaged 2.3 million viewers for its just-completed third season. Starring James Caviezel and Ian McKellen, "The Prisoner" represents the first series gestated under AMC's new creative team, which is headed by Joel Stillerman.

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Ian McKellen reflects on 'The Prisoner,' Gandalf and gay rights

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The venerable Shakespearean, who plays the manipulative Two in the remake of the BBC series, would like to reprise his wizard role for 'The Hobbit.' > Ian McKellen is still adjusting to the fact that he turned 70 this year.

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Caviezel and McKellen Explain AMC's Reimagining of The Prisoner

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:07:00 +0000

The Prisoner has held its fans captive for two generations. Now, a new generation will see a new version, this one starring Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel. Sure, the men who played Gandalf and Jesus were both hesitant to tackle Patrick McGoohan's revered cult classic, but...

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