He will reteam with co-star Francois Berleand, while Robert Knepper has joined the cast.
The film, which will be produced by EuropaCorp principal Luc Besson and Steve Chasman, will shoot for 16 weeks in Russia and France.
Source: Variety
Posted on: 2/28/2008
Filed under: News, Off-topic, Robert Knepper
Posted on: 2/27/2008
Filed under: Amaury Nolasco, Interview, News
Posted on: 2/25/2008
Filed under: Dominic Purcell, Interview, News, Video
Fox's Prison Break probably will move production from North Texas to Los Angeles for next season, officials confirmed Friday.
"The producers have an exciting idea for next season's storylines, and unfortunately, it may require moving the series back to Los Angeles for creative reasons," said Chris Alexander, a spokesperson for 20th Century Fox Television.
The show has not officially been picked up for its fourth season, but apparently writers rethought the storyline during the three-month Writers Guild of America strike. Prison Break's crew was informed of the potential move this week, said Janis Burklund, head of the Dallas Film Commission. "We haven't given up on it," she said of the show. "I've been calling producers and asking what can we do, if anything, to keep this here."
Prison Break came to Dallas after an initial season in Chicago. A total of 35 episodes were shot in North Texas – 22 in its second season and 13 this season prior to the strike – for almost $50 million, Ms. Burklund said, and a total economic impact to the area of $122.5 million. The average episode cost $1.4 million, was shot in eight days and employed 600 people, she added.
The news of the potential move came suddenly, Ms. Burklund said, after the Dallas Film Commission was already in negotiations to keep Prison Break in North Texas for two more years, long enough to assure the show of syndication. The two additional seasons would have meant direct spending of $61.6 million and an economic impact of $154 million, she said.
Dallas casting agent Linda McAlister had placed 70 actors in speaking roles on the show and another 35 on NBC's Austin-shot Friday Night Lights, which is facing an uncertain future itself, including as reported this week in Variety, a potential move to another network.
"We're all bummed out," Ms. McAlister said. "Major loss and especially if we don't get Friday Night Lights back."
"Shooting the past two seasons of Prison Break in Dallas has been a fantastic experience, and we are enormously grateful to this talented community of production people, actors and vendors," Fox's Mr. Alexander said.
Ms. Burklund credits show producer Garry Brown, who knew the area from his work on Walker, Texas Ranger, with steering the show to North Texas. "He was our biggest cheerleader to get Fox to even come take a look at us," she said. "After they were out half a day (scouting locations), they said, 'Yeah, this works.' "
Mr. Alexander and Ms. Burklund indicated Fox may look to Dallas for future shows. "We've got a good relationship with Fox," Ms. Burklund said. "We're in their thoughts already."
Matt Mitovich from TVGuide discusses what will happen if a 4th season is granted.
Posted on: 2/21/2008
Filed under: Dominic Purcell, Images
Posted on: 2/19/2008
Filed under: News, Nick Santora
Posted on: 2/19/2008
Filed under: Behind the scenes, Director's Take, Episodes
Posted on: 2/18/2008
Filed under: Dominic Purcell, Episodes, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
US, February 15, 2008 - The writers' strike may have cut this season of Prison Break short, but it didn't come at the expense of exciting storytelling. Most of you are probably concerned that this unintended early stop might result in an awkward or an unsatisfying ending. While it's pretty obvious that there is a lot more story to tell in the Panamanian prison setting, the episode does manage give enough closure to make it feel like it satisfactorily completes a chapter. As with the previous episode, there's a well edited montage of scenes to show where all the key players are at the end of the episode, and there's more than enough fascinating material to leave you wanting more content soon.
The central focus in this episode is on the long awaited "hostage" exchange between the brothers and Gretchen for LJ and Sofia in exchange for Whistler. It's always fun to see Scofield's plans unfold, and everything from the location and circumstances of the exchange are well thought out. As usual, there's always a few strings attached with any development on Prison Break, especially regarding Whistler. That character's interests and motivations were never really made clear. We learn a bit more about what he wants and whose side he's really on, but every answer we seem to learn about Whistler tends to lead to a slew of new questions.
By now, you probably know that not all of the escapees make it out of Sona, and we get to learn what happens to them inside. If the Sona environment felt like a slightly chaotic schoolyard before, by the end of this episode the prison situation changes drastically – and certainly not in a positive manner.
The writers cleverly made a nice Sara reference that leads to a new sense of purpose for Michael. Now that he's out, he needs a new challenge, and revenge is as good a motivator as any. We get the feeling that it's Scofield on his own, trying to bring down Gretchen, her cronies, and the Company. The help drive the direction of the future storyline even further, we finally do learn about what's in Whistler's briefcase, and it serves as a great lead-in for this forthcoming vengeance driven chapter.
Keep in mind that there's still one important piece that's important to the Company that remains in Sona – Whistler's bird book. While we know that it contains a set of coordinates, there's obviously more to it, and T-Bag's the one who's got it. This detail allows Sona and the inmates to remain tied into what's going on outside of the prison walls.
There are a few shocking revelations that definitely add to the significance of the episode. We witness a couple of unexpected turns for some of the key characters, and what should hopefully be a graceful happy exit for at least one character (like C-Note had in the previous season).
Taking into consideration the fact that the season was forced to end early, this finale plays out remarkably well. There's much more story to tell, but for now, at least one more chapter of the Lincoln and Scofield saga can be closed properly. Nevertheless, a fourth season of this series is highly anticipated, and hopefully will come soon.
Source: IGN

Posted on: 2/17/2008
Filed under: Birthdays, Dominic Purcell, Off-topic
Posted on: 2/17/2008
Filed under: News, William Fichtner
Posted on: 2/17/2008
Filed under: Interview, Wentworth Miller
Posted on: 2/16/2008
Filed under: News, Nick Santora
Lechero explains that he will die in Sona and if T-Bag stays with him, he is almost as good as dead too. Gretchen and Michael begin the trade.
Posted on: 2/16/2008
Filed under: Episodes, Sneak Peek, Video
Posted on: 2/15/2008
Filed under: Sarah Wayne Callies, Spoilers
Posted on: 2/14/2008
Filed under: Lane Garrison, News
Robert Knepper talks about the show and how he gets in character, he also thanks us guys for tuning in to watch Prison Break every week. Check it out. I know I say it everytime but, he seems a really great guy.
Apologies about that damn tag once again.
Posted on: 2/13/2008
Filed under: Behind the scenes, Robert Knepper, Video
EXT. ALLEY BEHIND HOSPITAL - DAY 11 54
As Michael and Lincoln pace in the alley, the hospital door opens. LJ emerges.
Lincoln and Michael turn to him, anxious to hear the news.
LJ
She’s gonna be okay.
Lincoln and Michael breathe a sigh of relief.
LJ (CONT’D)
Uncle Mike? I wanted to wait until we were safe to do this…
Michael turns around. LJ takes something from his pocket.
LJ (CONT’D)
I found this in the house. In the room where Sara and I were held.
LJ opens his hand… it’s the origami rose Michael gave to Sara.
LJ (CONT’D)
I thought you’d want to have it.
Michael is overcome with emotion… LJ and Lincoln step away, give Michael a moment.
It would be during this scene that a flashback of Sara would most likely take place.
Posted on: 2/13/2008
Filed under: News, Sarah Wayne Callies, Spoilers
Posted on: 2/13/2008
Filed under: News, Sarah Wayne Callies, Spoilers
Posted on: 2/12/2008
Filed under: Episode Stills, Episodes, Images
Who's going to survive and who's going to be pushing daisies?
I can't freaking wait!
Posted on: 2/12/2008
Filed under: News, Nick Santora
“It’s hard to get into details without spoiling the episode, but as one would come to expect from Prison Break, there are several twists and turns, and not everything is what it seems. We’re presented with more than a few clever swerves, but what’s most important is how it all ties back into components of a bigger plan that we’ve been given glimpses of throughout the season.”Source: Prison Break Buff, IGN
Some key notes:
● We’ve watched Lincoln do some seemingly random things, but now it all starts to come together! Whew.
● The escape plan is far more elaborate than the Fox River breakout from the first season.
● The escape visuals are intense and varied. It’s a well shot series of action sequences.
● Not all the characters end up working well together. In fact Linc hasn’t quite forgiven Mahone for killing his father and there is a good amount of tension between the two.
Posted on: 2/09/2008
Filed under: News, Nick Santora
Posted on: 2/09/2008
Filed under: Poll Results
Posted on: 2/08/2008
Filed under: Episode Stills, Episodes, Images
Danay Garcia aka Sofia Lugo reveals what she gets up to in between takes on the set of Prison Break.
Posted on: 2/06/2008
Filed under: Behind the scenes, Danay Garcia, Video
Kristin Dos Santos just revealed something about the latest death on the show. Keep reading:
Change things at Sona? Lechero?Barry in Springfield, New Jersey: Any Prison Break scoop?
Yes, sir. There is a major death coming up! A character whom we’ve gotten to know quite well is gonna kick the bucket quite soon. I’m told the way he goes is really sad…but whether you’ll be upset about his passing, I’m not so sure. Certainly, it will change things at Sona.
Posted on: 2/05/2008
Filed under: Behind the scenes, Director's Take, Video
Here is a new video of Robert Knepper between takes just before Christmas 2007 where he goes to visit some kids at a local hospital. Great guy. Check it out above.
Posted on: 2/04/2008
Filed under: Robert Knepper, Video
As for what will happen if and when the strike is over (and let’s remember, it ain’t over yet, negotiations could continue to move deliberately or fall apart altogether), we have no idea. There are scheduling issues and production issues that are SO complicated that would have to be worked out … so I honestly can’t tell you how it would work out. We’ll all just have to wait and see. When I know, I’ll let y’all know.
Posted on: 2/04/2008
Filed under: News, Nick Santora
Here is a hilarious video of Robert Knepper, Dominic Purcell and Amaury Nolasco in the new Super Bowl Commercial for Prison Break. Check it out.
Posted on: 2/04/2008
Filed under: Amaury Nolasco, Dominic Purcell, Robert Knepper, Video
Hi Everyone. I hope you’ve enjoyed the first few episodes back for PB. Rumor has it the Strike might end soon, so I wanted to touch base and let you know that there is a chance we will all be back at work soon, writing PB and getting new episodes cranked out. But the truth is, no one will know when the strike is over until it is really over officially instead of just rumors. Also, on Monday night I will be hosting the tv show “Murder By the Book” on Tru TV (the same network that used to be called Court TV) … it is on at 10pm EST. They have best selling novelists host a different episode each week. It was weird to be in front of the camera, but I really liked the crew I worked with and it was a fun life experience. If you get a chance, watch it as they asked me questions about Prison Break during an interview and thought I don’t know what parts of the interview will be used and what will be cut, the PB stuff may have made it and you guys might find some of it interesting. Hope everyone has been well and I hope that I will be able to post about NEW writing that is going on in the PB writers’ room soon when the strike hopefully ends! Best, Nick Santora.