Falling Skies Cast Episode 1.10 - Grace

Falling Skies Cast Episode 1.10 - Grace

The latest episode of Falling Skies Cast has just been uploaded to the feed.  In this episode, we take a look at Falling Skies news, continue our two new segments, the Pope Quote of the Week and This Week in History, and briefly discuss Falling Skies and Pop Culture.  We also recap the forth episode of Falling Skies, Grace.  We get into a few questions raised by this episode, and then get into some Falling Skies Feedback, including messages from facebook and twitter. You can subscribe in iTunes.

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Star Wars Featured in Falling Skies Pilot

During the first part of the two-part series premiere of Falling Skies, several Star Wars figures were featured.  We mentioned this in our June 19 recap of the Falling Skies Pilot and the episode "FSC (AAC) Episode 1.08 - Live and Learn and The Armory" released early on the morning of June 20.  While mentioning this, we did not provide any more info or pictures.  The figures were featured during the scene when Col. Porter was laying out the plans for dividing up into groups of 300.  The figures were used as markers on the map.


The picture we shared on Facebook and Twitter yesterday is listed below.  Star Wars The Clone Wars action figures of a Battle Droid and Anakin Skywalker. Other figures are scene on the table, but they're harder to determine which figure these were.

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Falling Skies Cast Episode 1.09 - Prisoner of War

Falling Skies Cast Episode 1.09 - Prisoner of War

The latest episode of Falling Skies Cast has just been uploaded to the feed.  In this episode, we take a look at Falling Skies news and introduce two new segments, the Pope Quote of the Week and This Week in History.  We also recap the third episode of Falling Skies, Prisoner of War.  For a full recap, visit our post here.  After our recap, we get into a few questions raised by this episode and briefly discuss Falling Skies and Pop Culture, and then get into some Falling Skies Feedback, including an e-mail about commercials during Falling Skies. You can subscribe in iTunes.

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Falling Skies Episode Three Prisoner of War Recap

Zombie teens with harnesses pilling up scrape metal.  Ben is on the roof.  Maggie questions why the aliens would come this far and turn kids into slaves, for old toasters and copper wire.  Tom says that there must be some reason for it.  Anthony wants to know how many kids they’re going to try to grab, and Tom wants to get as many as they can.

We see a Mech followed by six kids.  Antony says there are two out front patrolling, and one in the back of the building.  A skitter out front and one more Mech inside.  Antony is trying to reason with Tom about coming back later because they’re tired and low on ammo.  Karen knocks a tile of the side of the roof.  One of the Mechs opens fire.  Hal says that they’ll be back and they’ll get ‘em.

Behind the Scenes of Falling Skies: Live And Learn & The Armory

Behind the Scenes of Falling Skies: Live And Learn & The Armory

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Falling Skies Cast Episode 1.08 Live and Learn & The Armory

Episode 1.08 - Live and Learn and The Armory

The latest episode of Falling Skies Cast has just been uploaded to the feed.  In this episode, we discuss epic premiere of Falling Skies on TNT.  For a full recap, visit our post here.  We also get into a few questions raised by these first two episodes and discuss Falling Skies and Pop Culture.  We then take a look at Falling Skies news and get into some Falling Skies Feedback. You can subscribe in iTunes.

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Falling Skies Recap for Two-Hour Series Premiere

Falling Skies Recap for Two-Hour Series Premiere Part 1: “Live and Learn"

The opening voice over tells us how the aliens arrived in big ships, and we didn't attack them with nuclear weapons which was a mistake since they didn't want to be friends. EMPs (the bright lights) caused all forms of electronics to stop working. Then the aliens blew up army bases, capitals and major cities all around the world. Then the Skitters and Mechs came that started capturing kids and put harnesses on them.

Dr. Anne Glass has the children drawing pictures and telling stories about what happened to help them deal with the horrors they've faced. Matt Mason tells her how his mom died, and that his brother Ben was at Nick's house and he might have been taken. Matt is worried about his dad and Hal because they are out fighting.

Tom and Hal are running away from Mechs. We see a person get shot. They're pushing a cart of food, and a targeting system (that looks like the one the predators used in the predator movies) is targeting them and shots at them hitting the cart full of food, which is left behind. They make it to a line of defense and cover, but it is quickly blown up. Tom and Hal find an abandoned store and hide as the Skitters come. They were a strange noise as the Skitters approach, and see one person killed, and a girl who was knocked down by a blast, apparently stunned not killed. She is soon surrounded by skitters. Tom and Hall get away and run into Weaver who says that they barriers are down and that they are falling back. They witness a ship fly over and see another EMP blast. Tom tells the screaming girl to be quite, the noise attracts Skitters and Mechs.

Much Anticipated Falling Skies Premieres Tomorrow!

It seems Falling Skies is the most anticipated show of the summer of 2011.  I don't recall a summer show generating so much buzz.  This really should be the hit of the summer on TV. 


It's made EW Must List and has been positively reviewed by many outlets.  I have been able to watch the first three episodes, and I don't think it will disappoint, and I shared my non-spoiler thoughts back on May 1, which you can read here.  Many other outlets agree with my opinions, it seems and I have attached some of their thoughts below.


LA Times - Television Review: 'Falling Skies'

"There have been many films and television shows based on this scenario, on the universal desire to prove that humans, soft and increasingly teched-out, can still best the elements and a common enemy if push comes to shove. But none has captured the sweet and thrilling adrenalin rush of summer like TNT's new series 'Falling Skies.'"

Huffington Post - "A Trio of Hits from TNT"

"The special effects on [Falling Skies] are great but the attraction for the show comes from the heart of its characters. These are ordinary souls trying to stay alive and get their world back. Their humanity is what makes the battle worthwhile."

Time - TV Weekend: Falling Skies

"I doubt Falling Skies will ever inspire deep reflection on what it all means, but--as I can attest, having plowed through six episodes despite my skepticism--it at least made me want to know what happens next. If a postapocalypse can't do that,  what's a postapocalypse for?"

Fox News - Break Out the Popcorn for Summer Sci-Fi TV

"TNT's looks-like-a-hit Falling Skies is pure popcorn TV, the sort of show ABC's dilly-dallying and now-defunct V should have been. It wastes no time getting down to business. An alien invasion has crippled Earth, and we're well into the aftermath (sparing us clichéd shots of exploding monuments) as a band of rebel survivors, a mix of military and civilian, wage battle on the same Massachusetts turf where a Revolutionary War once took place. Evoking a more recent historic horror, a wall of the missing recalls 9/11 while asserting the high stakes."

Access Hollywood - Access Week in Geek (June 17, 2011)

"The two-hour introduction is a solid start-off point for the show as the remaining population tries to find a way to reclaim the planet from an advanced unstoppable enemy. The character driven storyline and top-notch cast are its biggest assets, and you definitely want to follow through to see how the tide may turn in their favor."

NY Time - Kindly Keep Your Mitts Off My Planet


Don't forget to tune in or set your DVR for tomorrow night's two hour series premiere on TNT at 9/8c!


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Falling Skies Will Be Broadcast in Over 75 Countries

This week in a press release, Turner acconunced the worldwide launch of Falling Skies.  Falling Skies from DreamWorks Television, TNT Productions and Executive Producer Steven Spielberg will premiere in the U.S. on TNT on June 19 at 9/8c.  Following the U.S. premiere, the series will makes its international debut in over 75 countries and markets, including Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Canada, South Korea and the United Kingdom.

Falling Skies will debut in Germany on TNT Serie and TNT HD on June 24th.
Falling Skies will debut in the U.K. on FXUK, and on Fox in Italy on July 5th.
Falling Skies will debut in Canada on the Super Channel on July 6th.

German Promo for Falling Skies Promo


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Falling Skies Cast Episode 1.07 - Moon Bloodgood TeleConference Interview

Episode 1.07 - Moon Bloodgood TeleConference Interview

The latest episode of Falling Skies Cast has just been uploaded to the feed.  In this episode, we share the audio from a recent teleconference with Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass on Falling Skies) and discuss a little bit of Falling Skies news. Subscribe in iTunes.

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Falling Skies - America No More Trailer

Posted by Jimmy in GA at 12:17 PM


When America and the entire world come under attack, what will happen to mankind? Watch Falling Skies when it premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c and make sure to visit FallingSkies.com.

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Noah Wyle Talks About Falling Skies - Minor Spoilers

Posted by Jimmy in GA at 9:02 PM

I had the opportunity to be a part of a teleconference with Noah Wyle yesterday. He gave us lots of insights into TNT's Falling Skies.  You can hear the audio from the interview on episode 6 of the Falling Skies Cast.


I was never given the floor from the moderator, but I was able to be a part of a great time with Noah Wyle.  One thing that was not directly addressed, was how deeply Wyle is involved in the decision making process with Falling Skies.  He makes several comments that sounds like he is involved with scripting, story decisions and even what elements should be cut out.

The first question came from Patrick Douglas with Great Falls Tribune.  Who asked Noah to talk about how Falling Skies picks up in the thick of the madness instead of building up to it.

Noah Wyle: Yes, it’s sort of a typical story telling in the sense that we don’t start with everyday life going on business as usual and then suddenly everybody’s eyes turn to the heavens and say, what’s that coming in towards our planet. 

We do, we pick up six months into what has been a devastating alien invasion and meet our characters already in a pretty high state of disarray which is kind of exciting storytelling because it allows you the opportunity to fill in the back story through episodic storytelling and also opens up the possibility of being able to track back in time down the road if it seems (dramatically) appropriate.

FX UK Will Be The British Home for Falling Skies

Posted by Jimmy in GA at 12:19 AM

The Steven Spielberg produced DreamWorks TV & TNT production, Falling Skies will debut across the pond on July 5th at 9 pm.  FX UK announced the premiere date and time a few days ago on their Twiiter Account and FX UK Falling Skies Facebook page.  The FX UK Falling Skies Facebook page has 1821 likes thus far, which is well below the current 11,612 like of the official Falling Skies Facebook page.

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Remi Aubuchon Joins Falling Skies as Showrunner for Possible Second Season

Posted by Jimmy in GA at 9:55 PM

Deadline Hollywood is reporting that TNT is already thinking ahead and may be planning an early pick-up for a season two of Falling Skies; however, the final decision will not be made until after Falling Skies premieres next month.  Due the lengthy production process, TNT and DreamWorks TV have apparently already hired Remi Aubuchon as executive producer/showrunner for the possible second season.  


Aubuchon was Caprica co-creator alongside of Ron Moore.  Aubuchon is also reportedly assembling a new team of staff writers for season two.  


Read Deadline Hollywood's coverage here: TNT Eyes Second Season Pickup For 'Falling Skies', Taps Remi Aubuchon As Showrunner

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Falling Skies on Twitter

Social Media seems to becoming more and more important in the world in general, having played a role in the over throw of the Egyptian government and becoming the fastest way to get news.  Social media is also becoming more important in the entertainment world.


Recently TNT had a social media boot camp with the Falling Skies team.  I have compiled for your following pleasure a list of many of those associated with Falling Skies on Twitter.  I have also compiled a Falling Skies List on my twitter account if you would like it to follow it instead of following each of these accounts individually.


Official Twitter Accounts:
Falling Skies is @FallingSkiesTNT
TNT is @tntweknowdrama
DreamWorks Studio is @DW_Studios
Super Channel is @SuperChannel
FX UK is @FXUKcom


Falling Skies Cast Members on Twitter:
Drew Roy ("Hal Mason") is @drew_roy
Seychelle Gabriel ("Lourdes") @seychellegab
Connor Jessup ("Ben Mason") @connorjessup
Maxim Knight ("Matt Mason") @RVRocket
Mpho Koaho ("Anthony") @MphoAK
Sarah Sanguin Carter ("Maragret") is @sanguin_carter
Jessy Schram ("Karen") is @jschramer
Peter Shinkoda ("Dai") is @PeterShinkoda


Falling Skies Creative Team on Twitter:
Mark Verheiden (Co-Executive Producer/Writer) @MarkVerheiden
Melinda Hsu Taylor (Writer) @mhsutaylor


Falling Skies Fans on Twitter:
Falling Skies News is @Falling_Skies_
Falling Skies Cast is @theFallingSkies
Moon Bloodgood Fans is @MoonBloodgood
TV Edge Falling Skies is @FallingSkiesTVE


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Falling Skies Paley Center Screening and Panel

One month after the premiere of Falling Skies, part of the cast and creative team will appear at the Paley Center for a special Falling Skies Screening and Panel on  July 19, 2011 at 7 pm.  The panel includes Noah Wyle ("Tom Mason"), Moon Bloodgood ("Anne Glass"), Drew Roy ("Hal Mason"), Sarah Carter ("Margaret") along withe Executive Producers Greg Beeman, Mark Verheiden, Justin Falvey, and Darryl Frank.  Tickets are $15 for members of the Paley Center and $20 for the general public.


The Paley Center's Description of the event:  "Perhaps you’ve heard something about this little upcoming series? From executive producer Steven Spielberg comes TNT’s highly, highly anticipated Falling Skies, which follows a resistance movement born in the ashes of an alien attack that has left most of the world incapacitated. At the center of the movement, dubbed the 2nd Mass because it is headquartered in Boston, is Tom Mason (Noah Wyle), a history professor whose family has been torn apart—his wife killed and one of his three sons captured.Falling Skies is set to premiere on June 19. The Paley Center will preview an episode, followed by a Q&A with the cast and creative team."
Source:  http://www.paleycenter.org/2011-spring-falling-skies/.

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Falling Skies Comics Free in Dark Horse App

Currently the Dark Horse Comic App for iPhone/iPad has three free Falling Skies Comics available for download.  The first 12 chapters of the Falling Skies web comics are collected into these three free volumes.  Chapter 13 is also available for your reading pleasure now at TNT.tv/series/fallingskies/webcomic/.

I have attached two screen caps below from my iPad2.

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Falling Skies Coming to Super Channel

Falling Skies will premiere on Wednesday, July 6th at 10pm EST on the Super Channel in Canada.  Canadian viewers you don't want to miss this upcoming drama from TNT and Dreamworks starring Noah Wyle and Moon Bloodgood.  You can check out www.superchannel.ca for more information to come.


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Episode 1.05 - Falling Skies Press Kit and Initial Reactions

Episode 1.05 - Falling Skies Press Kit and Initial Reactions

The latest episode of Falling Skies Cast has just been uploaded. We discuss the Falling Skies Press Kit I received a few days ago, some initial reactions and reveal the title and official descriptions of the first three episodes of Falling Skies. Subscribe in iTunes.

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Initial Reactions to the First Two Episodes of Faling Skies

I recently received the Falling Skies press kit in the mail. I have had the privilege of watching the two part series opener that will air June 19, 9 pm - 11 pm, and the following episode that will air June 26, from 10 pm - 11 pm (the regular time slot).

I thoroughly enjoyed these first three hours of the show.  I have watched many sci-fi shows and movies and I feel this version of an alien apocalypse is off to a great start and is thus far better than most others in the genre.  In many ways the story is a familiar one; however the team behind Falling Skies has done some amazing things.  This is definitely a different take on the similar story line that you have probably seen elsewhere. There are some twist and turns through this first part of the series.

There are some unanswered questions from the beginning, but we are given most of what we need to know about the events leading up to then series with the opening voice over.

The acting is top notch, even from the child actors.  I think one of the most important aspects of these episodes is that I felt a connection to these characters early on.  The characters are fleshed out, they feel like real people which makes the various dangers they face have added tension.

This show has the look and feel of a major motion picture.  The CGI looks really sharp for a TV show, but is not over used.  The score adds depth to the stunning visuals.

If you are a scI-fi fan or not, I think that you should check out this series.  Many non-horror fans were rewarded with great television by watching the Walking Dead, and I think the same will be true of Falling Skies.  This story takes place during the alien invasion of the earth, but it's really about the characters and their story of survival, much like the Walking Dead.

One small thing that reminded me of the Walking Dead is that different people have different names for the aliens, much like different people had different names for the zombies (walkers and geeks).

I know this article is broad without much details about the storyline. I was instructed in the press kit to be sure not to spoil any of the surprises of the show due to the mysterious nature of Falling Skies. On my site and in my podcasts, I will not seek to spoil anyone on these episodes or for future episodes.  I will post episode titles and official descriptions in the Falling Skies Episode Guide and report them in the podcasts under a spoiler warning, and that will be the extent of any such information.

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