Robert Knepper joins "Transporter 3"

Variety has confirmed that Jason Statham will reprise his role as Frank in Transporter 3, the next installment in EuropaCorp’s franchise.

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

Nolasco: "From what I hear, we are going back in May"

While visiting the set of Nimrod Antal's upcoming heist thriller Armored, we got a chance to talk with one of its stars, Amaury Nolasco. He plays Fernando Sucre on the popular Fox drama Prison Break. With the writers' strike finally over, it looks like production on the long-in-hiatus program might be revving back to life. We chatted a little bit about the show with Amaury. This is what he had to say:

When are you heading back?

Amaury Nolasco: From what I hear, we are going back in May. I don't know if you saw the cliffhanger. I'm back in prison. Its going to be pretty exciting. My girl is still pregnant. It's the longest pregnancy in TV history. People forget that with our time line, it has only been two weeks. The whole series, since season one, has been three months. If you think about it, she still has six more months to be pregnant. Fernando is the ultimate friend. I am very proud of this character. It is a beautiful relationship that he has with Michael. That is very rare nowadays. That you would take the plunge for your boy. Not only that, the third season had a whole new experience because there was a relationship with me and Lincoln. It was built up there. It's one of those shows. I know people keep asking, "How many more times can you go back to prison?" I don't know what is going to happen. I don't know what is going on in the mind of the writers. I don't think we will be going back too many more times. I don't know. But the writing is so good that as an actor, I just get out of the way. I let the writers speak.

Do you know how everything is going to come together with this new season?

Amaury Nolasco: I don't like to know what is going to happen. I like to read as they go, script wise. I know that T-Bag is still inside. And so is Bellick. There is definitely going to be a relationship there, going on. I don't like to know what is going to happen. I take it script-by-script and let it develop.

Source: MovieWeb

Purcell: "There definitely will be a season 4"

Dominic Purcell appeared on some Irish talk show the other night and on it, he confirms there definitely will be a 4th season. Check it out.

Production to move to Los Angeles

It has been revealed that if a season 4 is granted, production will leave Dallas and move to Los Angeles:

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."

Source: Dallas News

Poll Results: Sexiest female cast member?

SEXIEST FEMALE CAST MEMBER?

SARAH WAYNE CALLIES (49%)
JODI LYN O'KEEFE (27%)
DANAY GARCIA (13%)
CAMILLE QUATY (8%)
ROBIN TUNNEY (3%)

TOTAL VOTES: 426

More news on Season 4

Matt Mitovich from TVGuide discusses what will happen if a 4th season is granted.

Dominic Purcell @ Opening of Casa Fox In Madrid

Ausiello: "I’m hearing a 4th season is pretty much a lock"

Michael Ausiello from TVGuide brings us some very promising news:

Question: Kind of going crazy here. Can you find out what the deal is with Prison Break? The season finale aired Monday, and there seems to be some confusion as to whether or not it’s ever coming back. — Mike

Ausiello: Much to my surprise, I’m hearing a fourth season is pretty much a lock. Go figure.

Nick answers some important questions

Nick Santora tries to clear up some of the ridiculousness that went on last night in the season finale, "The Art of the Deal":

Why is Lincoln still running?
Linc is running from the cops because about a half dozen witnesses saw him hijack a bus in episode 11, remember? He is hardly the #1 priority in Panama considering there was just a prison break at Sona, but he sure doesn’t want to be recognized.

What is up with Mahone/Whistler?
I can’t tell you what the Mahone/Whistler conversation leads to, you’ll have to watch next season and feel free to rewatch the scene because those 2 actors play great off of each other.

So what DOES the Bird Book Contain?
I can’t tell you what Whistler’s book was really about (you’ll find out if you watch next season) but as we all learned tonight, there were no coordinates - that was all a ruse — which, if you go back and watch older episodes, you’ll see that Susan was torturing Sophia for no reason other than convincing Michael that Whister was also in a bad situation with Susan — i.e., to convince Michael that if Whistler’s true love was being tortured, then he must be an innocent pawn as well. It was all a show for Michael — a show that Whistler did not agree to — so his reaction to the torture was genuine anger, which only served to make the lie even more effective. Wow, Susan really is a bitch.

This still doesn't answer some more important questions which Nikki over at Prison Break Buff pointed out:

● How will Sona run now with T-Bag in charge?
● What is bellick’s role in T-Bag’s camp? (he looked pretty dejected at the end)
● How will Sucre react to Sona?
● Will Sucre, T-Bag and Bellick get out of Sona?
● How will Michael find Susan B?
● How do Whistler and Susan B really know each other?
● Will Whistler come back and try to get Sofia?
● Why was Mahone contacted and what is his role going to be?
● Will Lincoln and Sofia live happily ever after?
● Will everyone make it back to the States or will they settle down elsewhere?
● Will Michael ever find happiness?
● Is Kellerman really dead?

If the show doesn't return for a 4th season, then we will never know. While Nick Santora seems confident the show will return, The Boston Herald seems done with the series: "Please, don’t add another year of Prison Break to viewers’ sentence… FOX should pardon its viewers and give them early parole. We’ve done our time. We don’t need any more of this crime."

Source: PBreakFans, Prison Break Buff, The Boston Herald

Directors Take: "The Art of the Deal" (3.13)

"The Art of the Deal" (3.13) - TV Guide Review

Because of the then-impending writers’ strike, the show’s producers planned last fall to craft the 13th episode as a viable winter finale, with cliff-hangers, storylines that veer in new directions, the departure of at least one character and an open road for others. Says Dominic Purcell, who plays Michael’s brother, Lincoln, “There’s a resolution to certain characters, and [the episode] propels others into a longer journey.”

One such journey reaches a climax when Susan takes on a worthy adversary: Michael.

“When she comes face to face with him, she deals with Michael differently than she deals with everyone else,” O’Keefe says. “I think people are going to be very shocked by her relationship with Michael. She’s not really had to deal with anybody where she hasn’t gotten away with everything, but he’s on her level.” And Susan gets more than a little testy when things don’t go her way.

“Michael is her equal — or more so,” Purcell agrees. “Lincoln’s the volatile, instinctual, explosive guy, whereas Michael is much more inclined to use intellect to get what he wants. Susan has to play different cards with the brothers.”

While some plotlines get tied up, O’Keefe assures fans that Prison Break still has new roads to explore. “I know what Susan’s relationship with Whistler is. Let’s just say they go way back,” she teases.

Of course, that assumes Susan survives the episode. And on Prison Break, time has a way of running out.

Source: TV Guide

"The Art of the Deal" (3.13) - IGN Review

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

Happy Birthday Dominic!

Dominic Purcell aka Lincoln Burrows turned 38 years old today! Happy Birthday Dominic from PBREAK.org!

It turns out February 17th is a popular day for birthdays. Michael Bay, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paris Hilton, Denise Richards and Jerry O'Connell all turn another year older today.

In other news, Dominic is rumoured to be starring alongside Al Pacino, Piper Perabo and John Cena in a new action movie entitled "12 Rounds". The story follows detective Danny Baxter who is about to have the worst day of his life when an evil crime lord kidnaps his girlfriend and forces him to go "12 Rounds" around the streets of New Orleans.

Fichtner: "All of the episodes come to a satisfying ending"

William Fichtner spoke with TVGuide about the DVD release of his film, The Amateurs as well as Prison Break and the writers strike.

TVGuide.com: On this week’s Prison Break, after Mahone said, “I don’t have a horse in this race” and readied to part ways, they made an interesting choice to have Linc remember that Alex killed the brothers’ father and then to pull a gun on him — no pats on the back there. What did you think of that choice?
Fichtner: One thing is for sure, television shows live or die on writing. The joy of Prison Break has been the writers. They’re great and they forever challenged me, which makes the journey worth it. I can’t do a series over 22 shows just to get paid. I’d die. These guys have been awesome. They could have played that either way — “Thanks, we never would have gotten out without you” — but that’s what Prison Break does, better than most. Just when you think you know something, something else comes along.

TVGuide.com: That moment got interrupted by Whistler’s escape, of course, and we didn’t see Mahone again. Is he still in the mix?
Fichtner: [Silence] We’re breaking up here…. No, I’m kidding. [Laughs] We’ll see what happens. We’ll see what happens. I will tell you, there is one more show making up the first 13, and you will see Mahone.

TVGuide.com: How satisfying is the strike-shortened season’s makeshift finale [airing Monday, Feb. 18]?
Fichtner: For the most part, all of the episodes come to a satisfying ending. Like I said, I can’t compliment the writers enough. Believe me, you’re going to get a few twists and turns that are like, “Whoa, where did that come from?!”

Source: SeattlePi

Another Wentworth Miller Interview

Below is some interview Wentworth Miller did not that long ago. The interview was translated from Dutch so forgive the spelling errors.

The question that is on everybody’s mind: Do you like girls or do you like boys?
First: They can gossip about it all they want, I won’t respond to it anymore, not because it makes me angry but because I already have stated that I don’t like boys. Apparently a lot of people refuse to believe that. I know how the rumours got started. I’m not the kind of guy who ‘scores’ every weekend. I’m a romantic; I don’t do one night stands.

You’ve got two sisters, aren’t they being harassed daily by girlfriends who want to date you?
Ha ha, you should ask them. I don’t think their friends would even think of trying something, because both Gillian and Leigh are very down-to-earth just like me. Thank God they never thought about setting me up for a date. Of course they like having a famous brother, but that’s it. I still get treated the same way I used too, which means that if by chance we are all together, I’m still in trouble when it comes to who is going to do the dishes.

In PB several characters are struggling with addictions. In real life do you have any addictions?
I smoked for ten years, but quit a few month ago. I started noticing that I had to cough and my respiratory system was becoming irritated. Quitting wasn’t easy, but I’m still managing fine. I just have to concentrate on something else. My phone bill has never been so high.

Many people call you an acting talent. Is there something you can’t do?
Well according to my friends I’m a disaster in the kitchen. I don’t know if you know her, but even Susan Meyer from Desperate Housewives can cook better than me. My friends always disagree whenever I think that my spaghetti dish turned out all right.

Source: Wet For Went

Santora: "I believe we will be picked up for a 4th season"

A fourth season of Prison Break has not been officially picked up yet. But our next season is NEVER picked up this early in the year, so that doesn’t mean much. I disagree with Ausiello. I believe we will be picked up for a 4th season. I can’t guarantee it. I just feel it will happen. So don’t worry about rumors from reporters … if the show is getting cancelled, as soon as i know, I will tell you guys. but like I said, I don’t think it is going to happen. I have faith.

UPDATE: We are working on trying to figure out a story arc for season 4 and how it would all play out, etc. while not leaving things hanging from season 3. I am confident we will get another season. There are no guarantees, but I’d be shocked if it didn’t happen.

Source: PBreakFans

Sneak Peeks: "The Art of the Deal" (3.13) #2 & #3

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.

"The Art of the Deal" (3.13) Finale Spoiler!

The "Whistler for Sofia and LJ" exchange happens. Mahone meets up with someone unexpected in a bar. Sucre ends up in Sona while McGrady gets a happy ending. Sara appears in a flashback.

Source: SpoilerFix

For Those Who Are Interested

Former Prison Break actor, Lane Garrison, whose drunk driving car crash resulted in the death of a teenager, wrote this letter to Access Hollywood about his time behind bars.

He says:

“Greetings and Happy New Year to you and everyone at Access Hollywood from Donovan State Prison. Never did I think I would be saying the words ‘happy & prison’ in the same sentence and not be on a set. It’s pure irony coming from the show and now living the real deal. It’s surreal and mind-blowing to say the least.

Just this past Monday they let a group of inmates watch the season premiere of Prison Break. It felt like an out of body experience as I stood around a crowd of tattooed felons watching Michael Scofield try to escape … all of us longing to be free as well!

This has been the hardest year of my life. I hope people, young and old, are learning from my mistakes and what can happen when you drink and drive. I have much to say about the pain I’ve felt and seen inside of prison. It has been eye-opening and a harrowing experience.”

Source: Access Hollywood

Between Takes: Robert Knepper

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.

More on Sara's short return?

Someone over at Prison Break Buff brought this up and I thought it was pretty significant. Here is a segment of the script from next week's finale, "The Art of the Deal" (3.13):

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.

Who's in the hospital you ask? Sofia? I don't see them hanging around to see if Susan was OK (for whatever reason), that's for sure.

Sarah Wayne Callies to return for Prison Break's finale?

Ausiello from TV Guide just revealed that a certain someone will be returning for the season 3 finale of Prison Break which next week. He also gives his 2 cents on the future of the show. It's not looking good.

Question: I need some scoop on the future of Prison Break! Despite a lackluster season, the show was beyond awesome and suspenseful this week. Heard anything about its future? — Christy

Ausiello: All I know is that Season 3 comes to an end next Monday and the show remains on the bubble for fall. My guess? Prison Break as we know it will end, to be replaced next season with the "women in prison" spin-off that Fox has been developing. But that's just a guess.

Question: In last week's Ask Ausiello, you said that "Michael gets a special delivery from the great beyond in the season finale of Prison Break on Feb. 18. And someone I thought I'd never in a million years see on the show again turns up in a surprise cameo." Any hints as to who that "surprise cameo" is? Can you tell us if he or she was a regular on the show, or if he or she has died on the show? — Lip1

Ausiello: Yes, she was a regular. And yes, she died on the show. And although she didn't need to be present for this particular cameo, she was most definitely an integral part in making it happen.

My guess is the cameo will be Sara (Veronica was shot dead and stuffed in a bag in the premiere of season 2, so I'm pretty certain she will not be returning). The cameo will most probably be a video tape of some sort from 'the great beyond'. Still, if it is Sara, I guess you could look at it as a final farewell from the beloved character, right?

(The Ausiello report also included a picture of Sarah Wayne Callies.)

Source: TV Guide

Sneak Peek: "The Art of the Deal"

Greetings From Wentworth

This arrived in the mail today from Wentworth Miller aka Michael Scofield! Unfortunately due to time constraints, Went was unable to answer my questionnaire for the blog, but signed these 2 awesome photographs instead (click them to enlarge). Cheers Wentworth!

Episode Stills: "The Art of the Deal" (3.13)

Promo: "The Art of The Deal" (3.13)

Who's going to survive and who's going to be pushing daisies?

I can't freaking wait!

Season 4

Yvan Attal is apparently considering a role in Prison Break Season 4. Brett Ratner, executive producer for the show, has approached him. Yvan has appeared in The Interpreter, Munich and Rush Hour 3, which was directed by Bret Ratner and is where the two of them met.

“Paul Scheuring the creator has already a genius idea for Prison Break Season 4″. We are entrusted by Kevin Hooks, one of the producers even though the episode 14 to 22 of season 3 haven’t been written yet. The shootings has been delayed from January to February because of the strike.

So Prison Break's future is nowhere in sight unfortunately, but to add light to the situation, I personally think that unless every single thing is covered in next weeks finale, Fox will have no choice but to renew the series. Hopefully.

Source: Prison Break Manhunt

Promo: "Hell or High Water" #2

OMG.

New TV Guide Scan

Source: Spoiler TV

Santora: "I don’t know when the next eps are going to air"

Latest from Nick Santora:

It appears the strike is effectively over, but not officially. Not to get into the details of it, but in short I can say that I am happy to be going back to work but I think the deal that the writers’ guild is taking is a bad one - the strike was far from worth it. Just because I am sick of talking about it with other writers, I am going to refrain from commenting any more on the strike or the new contract. As for the show, I will probably be back at work with my Prison Break colleagues on Wednesday, working hard on trying to figure out what the heck we are going to do with this season/show. I don’t know when the next eps are going to air or if they will be part of season 3 or season 4 or whatever. We’ll keep you posted.

Source: PBreakFans

The Strike Is Officially Over!

A deal has finally been made and the writer's strike is officially over.

Former Walt Disney chief, Michael Eisner said: "It's over, they made the deal, they shook hands on the deal. It's going on Saturday to the writers in general."

"A deal has been made, and they'll be back to work very soon," Eisner said, adding, "I know a deal's been made. I know it's over."

Eisner did not elaborate on terms of the agreement. He said he expects most of the media companies affected by the strike to have "small" write-downs as a result of the deal. Eisner said the deal was struck last Friday.

Finally!!!!!

Source: MSNBC

New "Hell or High Water" (3.12) Spoilers!

IGN spills some great information about episode 3.12!

“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.”

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.

Source: Prison Break Buff, IGN

Latest from Ausiello

Question: It’s been ages since you scooped Prison Break. Got anything on the final two episodes? — Candace

Ausiello: Michael gets a special delivery from the great beyond in the “season” finale on Feb. 18. And someone I thought I’d never in a million years see on the show again turns up in a surprise cameo.

Sounds very interesting! Pope? Abruzzi? Kellerman? Sara!?

Source: TV Guide

Santora: "We are going to have to readjust some plans"

Here’s a recent set of answers from Nick Santora on PBreakFans:

Michael and Sona:
“Michael was saying that he was feeling like the animals in Sona - he was becoming one of them. He wasn’t slamming Linc.”

Linc’s a Good Guy:
“I and the other writers feel that Linc has done a lot more than just help Michael with money to pay for his education. He, in Season 2, risked his life many times for Michael’s safety. Even in Season 3, Linc was running around trying to help/find Michael before he even knew LJ was kidnapped. Linc loves Michael, would do anything for him. He’s a good guy.”

Wrapping Up the Storylines:
“We had lots and lots of plans regarding how we were going to continue this story we’ve been working so hard on for years. But the work stoppage has thrown such a monkey wrench into things that we don’t know how many eps we’re going to have to wrap up storylines, characters, etc. I promise you that we will bust our tails trying to make sure that stories are handled in a satisfying manner, but a lot of our plans will have to be rework, reconfigured, scrapped, etc. Don’t worry - we’ll make it all work, but we are going to have to readjust some plans.”

Poll Results: Will Michael get his revenge on Gretchen for killing Sara?

WILL MICHAEL GET HIS REVENGE ON GRETCHEN FOR KILLING SARA?

YES (81%)
NO (19%)

TOTAL VOTES: 136

Episode Stills: "Hell or High Water" (3.12)

Promo: "Hell or High Water" (3.12)

Danay Garcia - Between Takes

Danay Garcia aka Sofia Lugo reveals what she gets up to in between takes on the set of Prison Break.

Another one bites the dust

Kristin Dos Santos just revealed something about the latest death on the show. Keep reading:

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.

Change things at Sona? Lechero?

Source: Watch With Kristin

Directors Take: "Under And Out" (3.11)

Robert Knepper Visits Local Hospital

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.

Santora on the Strike (again)

Prison Break writer Nick Santora just posted this on PBreakFans:

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.

Great, looks like the strike is not close to ending yet. Bastards.

Source: PBreakFans

Prison Break Super Bowl Commercial

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.

Latest From Nick Santora

Nick Santora just posted for the first time in a while on PBreakFans. This is what he had to say:

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.

Strike Over?

Alot of outlets are reporting that the writer's strike is officially over.

Here is the latest:

LOS ANGELES — Informal talks between representatives of Hollywood’s striking writers and production companies have eliminated the major roadblocks to a new contract, which could lead to a tentative agreement as early as next week, according to people who were briefed on the situation but requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak.

A deal would end a crippling writers strike that is now entering its fourth month.

The agreement may come without renewed formal negotiations between the television and movie writers and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, though both sides still need to agree on specific language of key provisions. If that process goes smoothly, an agreement may be presented to the governing boards of the striking Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East by the end of next week, the people said.

The breakthrough occurred Friday after two weeks of closed-door discussions between the sides. Even if approved by leaders of the guilds, a deal would require ratification by a majority of the more than 10,000 active guild members.

Writers walked out on Nov. 5 after failing to reach a new contract with producers in months of difficult bargaining. Talks resumed briefly in December, but quickly broke off again. The latest round of talks came more than two weeks ago in the wake of a tentative contract agreement between producers and the Directors Guild of America.

That deal confronted many of the same issues that have troubled writers — including difficult questions related to pay for digital distribution of shows and movies — and paved the way for Friday’s movement toward a deal.

A final sticking point had been compensation for ad-supported television programs that are streamed over the Internet after their initial broadcast. Companies were seeking a period during which they could stream such shows without paying a residual, and wanted to peg payments for a year of streaming at the $1,200 level established in the directors’ contract. Writers were seeking 1.2 percent of the distributors’ revenue from such streams, to ensure they would participate in any revenue gold mine discovered on the Web. How that issue was finally resolved in the informal talks remained unclear.

The talks were made particularly difficult by strong cross-currents within the guilds. Some members favored a rapid settlement along lines established by the directors, whose tentative deal made large gains in the area of digital media, but stipulated that new media pay schedules could not be regarded as final, because the markets are still not mature. Other writers argued that a much bigger step was required immediately.

The informal sessions involved on the company side Robert A. Iger, chief executive of the Walt Disney Company; Peter Chernin, president of the News Corporation; Leslie Moonves, chief executive of CBS Corp.

Writers were represented by Patric M. Verrone, the president of the West Coast guild; David J. Young, its executive director; and John Bowman, who headed the guilds’ negotiating committee. Alan Wertheimer, a prominent entertainment attorney, also worked with the writers.

Even if the writers and producers hammer out a final agreement, there’s no guarantee that there will be an end to the labor strife in Hollywood. The companies’ current contract with actors expires on June 30, and leaders of the Screen Actors Guild — a staunch ally of writers throughout their strike — have said they did not expect to begin negotiations early.

But the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which shares many members with the screen actors guild and traditionally has negotiated jointly with it, appears likely to start bargaining soon with companies on its own.

A spokeswoman for the Screen Actors Guild declined to comment on the writers talks, or the possibility her union might also start negotiating in coming weeks.

The writers walkout has not fully shut down Hollywood. But it stopped the production of dozens of television series, ended development work on future feature films, and created bitter divisions within the entertainment world.

One of the sorest points has been whether the 80th Academy Awards show, scheduled for Feb. 24, will proceed with its usual complement of stars, and without pickets. A rapid agreement between writers would clear the way for the ceremony, perhaps pointing again toward normality in an industry that has seen little of it lately.

However it is yet to be 100% confirmed, I think it's safe to assume the writer's strike is coming to a close. FINALLY! This still doesn't change the fact that season 3 of Prison Break will end in a couple of weeks.

Source: NY Times