Black Sails on the Horizon!

[Cpt Kangaroo]

There is a new series coming out on Starz called Black Sails.

It looks like it might be a good one!

http://www.pirates-wanted.com/?gclid=CPHF5IGx8bsCFYZi7AodFkAAXA

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[Bellerophon]

Apparently they built full-scale ships for this, so here's hoping it's good!

[Moideeb]

That looks really good, I've been waiting for something naval to come out on tv or at the cinema again. Its been a long time since Hornblower and Master and Commander, I can't say i was terribly impressed with pirates of the Caribbean. I will look forward to seeing how this turns out, hopefully Starz will make a good job of this, I've not heard of the network before, so don't really know what to expect of them.

[DeRuyter]

That looks really good, I've been waiting for something naval to come out on tv or at the cinema again. Its been a long time since Hornblower and Master and Commander, I can't say i was terribly impressed with pirates of the Caribbean. I will look forward to seeing how this turns out, hopefully Starz will make a good job of this, I've not heard of the network before, so don't really know what to expect of them.

Starz network is responsible for the "Spartacus" series. So you are likely to see lots of slow motion blood flying through the air and leaping pirates slashing with cutlasses in boarding actions.:swordleft: Oh and scantily clad wenches in various compromising positions (not saying this part is bad or anything......). :wink:

[Cpt Kangaroo]

I have been watching the Starz series "The White Queen" about Elizabeth I and King Edward. Very well done, I think there is real potential here.

And by the way, I watch it on line from their web site. I am not sure you can subscribe direct though, as I pay for mine through the cable company.

[DeRuyter]

There is a new series coming out on Starz called Black Sails.

It looks like it might be a good one!

http://www.pirates-wanted.com/?gclid=CPHF5IGx8bsCFYZi7AodFkAAXA

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I hope you are right. I do notice that this ship is "motoring" along pretty well for the seeming lack of wind! Notice the lack of draw in the sails compared to the wake alluding to a much higher speed. I think motoring is a key word here! As a sailor I have to be skeptical here! :hmmm:

After looking at the show site my earlier comment seems on point - Spartacus at sea! (could still be entertaining though!)

[Moideeb]

Starz network is responsible for the "Spartacus" series. So you are likely to see lots of slow motion blood flying through the air and leaping pirates slashing with cutlasses in boarding actions.:swordleft: Oh and scantily clad wenches in various compromising positions (not saying this part is bad or anything......). :wink:

Interesting, i do remember both Hornblower and Master and Commander, being a little short scantily clad wenches. I will definitely look forward to this, of course the scantily clad ladies won't come into this. :wink:

[DeRuyter]

I have been watching the Starz series "The White Queen" about Elizabeth I and King Edward. Very well done, I think there is real potential here.

And by the way, I watch it on line from their web site. I am not sure you can subscribe direct though, as I pay for mine through the cable company.

You are correct a Starz subscription is necessary. Sometimes they show the premiere for free. I watched the first season of Spartacus through Netflix.

Eric

[Moideeb]

I have been watching the Starz series "The White Queen" about Elizabeth I and King Edward. Very well done, I think there is real potential here.

And by the way, I watch it on line from their web site. I am not sure you can subscribe direct though, as I pay for mine through the cable company.

The white queen was from Starz? I thought that was really good. This does have some real potential then.

[The Royal Hajj]

Will have to keep a weather eye on this one.

[Coog]

You are correct a Starz subscription is necessary. Sometimes they show the premiere for free. I watched the first season of Spartacus through Netflix.

Eric

I hope to eventually see it through Encore. They are apparently affiliated with Starz as they advertise for them and show some of their shows after the shows have ran for a while on Starz.

[Coog]

Apparently they built full-scale ships for this, so here's hoping it's good!

With some full scale ships setting around, hopefully someone will get the idea to use them in another movie/series.

[DeRuyter]

I hope to eventually see it through Encore. They are apparently affiliated with Starz as they advertise for them and show some of their shows after the shows have ran for a while on Starz.

Nice I'll have to bookmarker that channel then.

[SeaRoyal20]

I saw the ads for this at a movie theater of all places. The ship looked impressive on a big screen!

[7eat51]

Intrigued. From the clips, it is hard to tell if it will be very good, or trite in terms of story.

Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't aware of this.

[csadn]

Starz network is responsible for the "Spartacus" series. So you are likely to see lots of slow motion blood flying through the air and leaping pirates slashing with cutlasses in boarding actions.:swordleft: Oh and scantily clad wenches in various compromising positions (not saying this part is bad or anything......). :wink:

At least it isn't HBO with _Game Of Weiners_ -- sorry, _Game of Thrones_.... >;)

[Moideeb]

At least it isn't HBO with _Game Of Weiners_ -- sorry, _Game of Thrones_.... >;)

I'd rather it was HBO, game of thrones is really good, so was band of brothers, the wire, etc. Not all the time but most of the time, when HBO do shows they do them really well.

[DeRuyter]

At least it isn't HBO with _Game Of Weiners_ -- sorry, _Game of Thrones_.... >;)

That version was on Comedy Central :wink:

[DeRuyter]

I'd rather it was HBO, game of thrones is really good, so was band of brothers, the wire, etc. Not all the time but most of the time, when HBO do shows they do them really well.

Band of Brothers IMHO the best television show ever made!! RIP Major Winters and lads. :salute:

[7eat51]

Band of Brothers was extraordinary for sure, both in production value and the stories of the characters. After every episode, I was encouraged to be a better man; even through a mini-series, Major Winters was inspiring.

When one thinks about how young they were when they did what they did, it is humbling.

[csadn]

That version was on Comedy Central :wink:

And far better done. ;)

(_BoB_ was OK; it did seem to be a bit long, tho'.)

[The Mad Hatter]

I for one am just happy there are more historical themed shows on - good or not (preferably good), I'll watch it!

[Coog]

Saw this showing on Encore and found it on YouTube. I didn't see it on the web page for the movie.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1X-1OY4yqw

[DeRuyter]

After watching this video I am encouraged! Hmm premiers January 25 on Staz and January 18 on Machinima. Likely before I received my ships LOL!

[Coog]

After watching this video I am encouraged! Hmm premiers January 25 on Staz and January 18 on Machinima. Likely before I received my ships LOL!

Sounds like it is going to be quite grim and serious...no Pirates of the Caribbean stuff.

[Nightmoss]

After watching this video I am encouraged! Hmm premiers January 25 on Staz and January 18 on Machinima. Likely before I received my ships LOL!

It might be good, but I kept thinking while watching this inside look that this is "Game of Thrones" on the water?

[csadn]

It might be good, but I kept thinking while watching this inside look that this is "Game of Thrones" on the water?

If that's the case, expect to see The Good Ship _Venus_ shortly.... >;)

[DeRuyter]

It might be good, but I kept thinking while watching this inside look that this is "Game of Thrones" on the water?

You have a point there. Complete with a woman running the island with a trusted advisor (re : Daenerys and Jorah). Certainly some of the characters are easy on the eyes!

[Shoot@Me]

I think it's unfortunate I don't have Starz anymore...

[Andy Blozinski]

If you're running a production that's on a tight schedule and doesn't have an open budget and you schedule the cast, crew and ship to film a scene on Wednesday and the wind does not comply to make your sails fill and look 100% correct....you fire up the Evinrude concealed at the back of the boat and roll the cameras anyways.
You have to give them credit for caring to make the whole ship prop and encourage such behavior for future projects. I think Saving Private Ryan helped shift a lot of attitudes in Hollywood.

[DeRuyter]

If you're running a production that's on a tight schedule and doesn't have an open budget and you schedule the cast, crew and ship to film a scene on Wednesday and the wind does not comply to make your sails fill and look 100% correct....you fire up the Evinrude concealed at the back of the boat and roll the cameras anyways.
You have to give them credit for caring to make the whole ship prop and encourage such behavior for future projects. I think Saving Private Ryan helped shift a lot of attitudes in Hollywood.

True, that's what I found sailing on a tall ship. Schedules must be kept and often that means firing up the "iron sail"

[Bellerophon]

The first episode is online for FREE (Legally) if anyone wants to check it out. I thought it was quite good.

https://www.starz.com/videos/embed/371

[Cmmdre]

The first episode is online for FREE (Legally) if anyone wants to check it out. I thought it was quite good.

https://www.starz.com/videos/embed/371

Thanks for the link. Looks worth checking out for free. :thumbsup:

[Coog]

Thanks for the link. Looks worth checking out for free. :thumbsup:

+1:beer:

[The Mad Hatter]

I watched it, pretty good IMHO. Good introduction of the main characters (most likely more to come), and it definitely isn't your Pirates of the Caribbean type show! It'll be interesting to see where they go with it after the first 3-4 episodes.

Overall, I'll be adding this one to my weekly watch list!

[Berthier]

Looks interesting, though whether Foxtel in Australia pick it up, and if they do when, who knows. I expect they will as they have released White Queen, Spartacus and GOT here.

[Cmmdre]

Starz network is responsible for the "Spartacus" series. So you are likely to see lots of slow motion blood flying through the air and leaping pirates slashing with cutlasses in boarding actions.:swordleft: Oh and scantily clad wenches in various compromising positions (not saying this part is bad or anything......). :wink:

Got to check the first episode of Black Sails out for free, thought Eric sums it up pretty good. Worth checking out. Look forward to see where and what the story wraps itself around.

[Coog]

Just saw where Black Sails is also showing on Encore. Part 1 will be on tonight.

[Hobbes]

So, has anybody seen the first episode by now and can comment on it. Me being across the pond will have to wait quite a bit until it will be show here (if ever).

[DeRuyter]

So, has anybody seen the first episode by now and can comment on it. Me being across the pond will have to wait quite a bit until it will be show here (if ever).

Yes I watched it online at Starz.com before the premier. It was as I noted above essentially Spartacus at sea. Actually it is focused on a pirate haven on an island in the Bahamas, you can't have a pirate series without a tavern and tavern wenches after all! Not saying that there's anything wrong with that and the show was entertaining. The first show is primarily setting up the main characters and their various relationships.

I won't say more, don't want to be a spoiler. However I will say there is a scene between two of the lead characters that is a very interesting, and might I say not hard to look at, plot twist. :shock: Say no more, nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more.....:wink:

[Bellerophon]

I don't think it necessarily has the over the top gore and action of Spartacus - the aesthetic is more realistic, methinks; people killed by splinters, not cannonballs, etc.

(Not that there was anything terribly wrong with Spartacus - I thought it did job of capturing, more than any other show, the way in which Romans spoke and formulated their sentences.)

[Cpt Kangaroo]

I just watched number 5 in the series.

I won't spoil the story line, but I was on the edge of my seat this time!

We are finally getting into the 'Nitty Gritty' of Pirating!

I am impressed with the presentation and the amount of care to the historical detail.

It is definitely of 'Saving Private Ryan' quality.

Also, number 4 gave one of the best examples of Careening a hull I have seen yet.

If you haven't been watching, I hope you are able to soon.

Cheers!

:cannonboom::takecover::cannon::beer:

[Coog]

The opener was shown on Encore, but no more after that. I guess they were trying to entice people to subscribe to the Starz sister company. However, once the series is complete I would think it will run on Encore.