'Agent Carter' series confirmed.

[eldargal]

Huzzah! (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/marvels-agent-carter-hayley-atwell-671839)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2013/09/hayley.jpg


The drama, inspired by a Captain America one-shot on the Iron Man 3 DVD, has tapped Reaper creators Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas as showrunners, ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee announced Friday.
Agent Carter takes place a year after the events of Captain America: The First Avenger and follows Steve Rogers' (Chris Evans) girlfriend Agent Carter (portrayed by Hayley Atwell) as she builds her career as a secret agent while the hero is frozen in ice.

It's only going into production as of now, it hasn't officially been picked up but hopefully that is just a formality.

[Mr Mystery]

Yay!

And for this, someone needs an appreciative leg humping!

I was about to start on this months entertainment procurements, but I think I'll watch the Peggy One Shot first :)

[eldargal]

The two writers are also women so that's great too. So excited, I'll ve really upset if it doesn't get picked up. I can't imagine that though honestly I mean the Agent Carter one shot was immensely popular.

[Mr Mystery]

Plus, it's Marvel which makes it Gold!

[eldargal]

So apparently the show is being fast tracked (http://www.boomtron.com/2014/01/agent-carter-moving-on-to-the-fast-track-toward-series/). Yay.

[Mr Mystery]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4717756543205544&w=194&h=153&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

[eldargal]

'Marvels Agent Carter' has been officially greenlit (http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/05/08/abc-shield-agent-carter/). *excited flailing*

[Mr Mystery]

Yup! And turns out I was Ninja'd to this one.

Though this news does explain that odd sounds I've been hearing.

Turns out it was Wonder Woman gentle sobbing in a corner, because she's once again been told Wimmins dunt sell komix and telleh and that.

[eldargal]

Yeah I wish WB would get its **** together and just make a WW film already. But no we have to wait until Shazam and a bunch of other white male dicks get their turn first. Until then Marvel will continue to run rings around them which is even more sad when you consider the Black Widow film is still not officially confirmed and we will have had a dozen male led films to a single female led film by the time it comes out though admittedly with an awful lot of excellent female characters in them.

[Mr Mystery]

I rather fear that WW suffers from 'not that interesting a character'-itis, which is a common ailment amongst DC Heroes.

Take The Flash. Wow. You can run really fast. How are you going to beat this bad guy? OH YOU RAN REALLY FAST!

Meh.

Still, me finding DC dull as dish water is precisely no reason not to give WW her own film. At least it would add some gender variety to the MOR snoozefest that is DC.

[eldargal]

The thing is she is only dull if you write her badly, I mean as the comic someone posted recently illustrates she is no different to Thor in many ways and he is onto his third film because they got good writers and good actors.

Edit: Oh, the two showrunners for Agent Carter are women and they are getting Dominic Cooper back to play Stark Snr so that is just awesome.

[eldargal]

Hayley Atwells reactions:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BnKzd9OCUAA_yIi.jpg

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

But her daughter is hotter.

[eldargal]

Who gives a **** how hot either of them is.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Clearly I do. :rolleyes:

[eldargal]

Which is not flattering.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

And? Was I aiming it at you? :p


To be fair, I heard about this yesterday and I was like "meh". It could turn out to be ace, but I haven't even watched Agents of Shield.

[Darren Richardson]

And? Was I aiming it at you? :p


To be fair, I heard about this yesterday and I was like "meh". It could turn out to be ace, but I haven't even watched Agents of Shield.

Shame on you :D

AoS has turned out great, especially the second half of the season, it ties in nicely with Winter Soldier...

Personally I prefer Peggy Carter in her younger days to Sharon Carter....

[eldargal]

And? Was I aiming it at you? :p


To be fair, I heard about this yesterday and I was like "meh". It could turn out to be ace, but I haven't even watched Agents of Shield.

I mean it isn't flattering of you.

I liked Sharon Carter aka Agent 13, looking forward to seeing where they take her in future films. I really hope she doesn't become Steve Rogers love interest though because that just turns her into the newest Carter model for Rogers which is quite offensive. 'Sorry your old flame is like 90 with dementia, here is her grand niece who will do just as well amirite? Have fun filling her with your seed'.

[Mr Mystery]

Make mine Marvel!

They could cast a right Hippocrocapig, and it would still be ace, on account they're good at hiring talent.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Sharon Carter, alias Agent 13, is a fictional character, a secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. She is an ex-field agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. under Nick Fury and occasionally the girlfriend of Captain America.

[euansmith]

Agents of Shield has certainly picked up since Bill Paxton has come on board.

This new series could be quite fun if it runs in to the 1950s with McCarthyism and the crazy Capt America story line.

Later on they are rolling out Daredevil, Alias, Powerman and Ironfist. I'd like the Powerman and Ironfist series to be set in the 1970s :D Yay for Netflix!

[eldargal]

https://33.media.tumblr.com/7c104fe0044d66fb6b8274698cb2168a/tumblr_ndm49tVIYk1qeenqto1_500.jpg
This is going to be the best show.

[Darren Richardson]

new sneek peak from Marvel for the new mini-series, enjoy

http://www.marvel.com/videos/watch/4853/marvels_agent_carter_sneak_peek

[eldargal]

https://33.media.tumblr.com/a331d83801f850a55f96fc03ae49c4a9/tumblr_nf7zekP5ic1qcmj8vo1_1280.png
https://38.media.tumblr.com/472c68ab414aad36fe5489c7a23881cf/tumblr_nf7zekP5ic1qcmj8vo2_1280.jpg
https://38.media.tumblr.com/50812a047b4c61c695a7adfb36b93985/tumblr_nf7zekP5ic1qcmj8vo3_1280.png
https://38.media.tumblr.com/230bed50fc51f0af466aff853b939924/tumblr_nf7zekP5ic1qcmj8vo4_1280.jpg
This is going to be the best show.

[Mr Mystery]

Always pleasing to see 'behind the scenes' stuff of cast members having fun.

You can always spot a series where the cast had a great time filming, even if the series itself turns out a bit rubbish.

[Gotthammer]

But wouldn't it be fantastic if the series actually had stuff like that in it, riffing on the 50's comics and their ridiculousness?

[eldargal]

Yup, hopefully it will.:)

[Darren Richardson]

love this teaser poster

http://x.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel/i/mg/6/50/548782505bdaa.jpg

[Mr Mystery]

Sadly, as far as I know still no UK air date or channel.

[Morgrim]

My first thought on seeing it was "but Carmen Sandiego's coat is red."

[eldargal]

https://38.media.tumblr.com/1821d404d29b0746785b829cf1a409d8/tumblr_ng4ymvx8aw1qbmslxo1_1280.jpg
https://38.media.tumblr.com/87d5ff7699d243405e13f36e362ad156/tumblr_ng4ymvx8aw1qbmslxo2_1280.jpg
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This is going to be the best show.

[Mr Mystery]

That's very close to 'obsessed girl' meme face.

And a nice cameo from Peggy in Friday's episode too.

Man this better be shown in the UK, or Teddy (stuffed, not Roosevelt) is going to end up a long, long way from the pram in Mystery Towers.

[DrLove42]

No UK distributor yet. Im hoping Channel 4 will pick it up soon

[Mr Mystery]

Channel 4, in their usual cretinous manner have realised it's not about laughably unintelligent fame seekers, nor particuarly Hipster, and thus have said they won't be picking it up.

[Darren Richardson]

Channel 4, in their usual cretinous manner have realised it's not about laughably unintelligent fame seekers, nor particuarly Hipster, and thus have said they won't be picking it up.

kind of makes you wonder why they even bothered picking up Shield doesn't it when they take this kind of attitude....

:angry:

[Mr Mystery]

http://youtu.be/gsjKgL9f3f8

[Darren Richardson]

arghh I really Want TO WATCH THIS!!!!!

Damn you C4, pick this up :(

[Mr Mystery]

Agents of SHIELD has hit it's hiatus period, and still no UK airing for Agent Carter.

BAH!

[DrLove42]

Well broadcast in the States last night. Any one catch it?

Need to find somewhere online seeing as so far no uk broadcaster....

[Mr Mystery]

Right. Hola installed.

Where do I need to head to watch it legally? I don't hold with piracy.

[Erik Setzer]

Is this a show that I can watch without having watched another show first? I'm trying to get caught up on Agents of SHIELD, I'm up to episode 17 of Season 1 (hey, I just started midway through last week). I'm hoping to get to that "sweet spot" where I can watch the movies and shows all together to get the full story properly.

[daboarder]

Is this a show that I can watch without having watched another show first? I'm trying to get caught up on Agents of SHIELD, I'm up to episode 17 of Season 1 (hey, I just started midway through last week). I'm hoping to get to that "sweet spot" where I can watch the movies and shows all together to get the full story properly.

The first episode seems fine, but given the way marvel has been working continue at your own peril

[Mr Mystery]

Is this a show that I can watch without having watched another show first? I'm trying to get caught up on Agents of SHIELD, I'm up to episode 17 of Season 1 (hey, I just started midway through last week). I'm hoping to get to that "sweet spot" where I can watch the movies and shows all together to get the full story properly.

Probably works best viewed in order.

Agent Carter kicks in for the mid-season break for Season 2 :)

[Erik Setzer]

Awesome, thanks! I'll get caught up on AoS and then hop into AC.

[eldargal]

AC is set decades before AoS so you don't really need to watch AoS to appreciate Agent Carter. Wouldn't hurt of course, there are references to AC in AoS in season two any way.

[Mr Mystery]

AC got a very positive write-up on Den of Geek.

Tried to watch it yesterday on the ABC website, but stupid laptop wouldn't properly click the buttons. Shall give it another bash tonight!

[Erik Setzer]

I'll give it a look. I'm enjoying AoS so far, finally hit the episode that acts as a crossover with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I have to say, that episode felt a little... sloppy. If I watched it right after CA:TWS, with that movie fresh in my mind, I could probably keep up with what's going on, but it feels like if you don't watch the movie, you're going to be confused, and you'll also have part of the movie spoiled for you. While I like that they're doing the cross-media crossovers like they do with comics, it does carry that risk with it.

AC being in a different time should help avoid that issue, at least.

[Charistoph]

Hulu has AoS, albeit on a limited basis. If you can keep up with the schedule, it's great. I dropped behind an episode or three before the Winter Soldier section, and never caught up. You can kind of catch up when they do the second showing at that point, but I missed that one by a week or two.

I would be surprised if AC didn't show up on Hulu at that point. They usually stay up for four weeks after each showing before dropping, so you have to stay on up of it.

Edit: Confirmed that the first two episodes of AC are showing on Hulu Plus at this time.

[DrMobius]

Whelp I watched the first episode today.

First impressions are that it's going to be one of the finest storytelling experiences within the MCU if they continue as they have started.

Agent Carter herself gives me a strong Carmen Sandiego vibe but I'm not sure if it's even meant to do this.

The retro advanced tech us a nice touch as was the introduction part of the episode.

The writing seems crisper than Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D. And the female characters are stronger here because of this.

[Mr Mystery]

ABC.com isn't playing ball.

Any services recommended for legal viewing?

[DrMobius]

ABC.com isn't playing ball.

Any services recommended for legal viewing?

Hulu?

[Mr Mystery]

Need to sign up for that :(

[daboarder]

Welcome to the experience of a digital embargo

[DrMobius]

Welcome to the experience of a digital embargo

You could wait until Amazon Prime gets it ?

[daboarder]

You could wait until Amazon Prime gets it ?

Not available within Australia (or the service is...ish.... but the videos and movies aren't)

[Wildeybeast]

Wow, God must really hate Australia. Makes it inimical to human life, fills it with convicts and then bans it from getting even the most basic of luxuries. He even killed off those cool giant Kangaroos you used to have. At least he gave you the platypus to laugh at. ;)

[Deadlift]

Not sure if it would work where you guys are, but one of the 1st things I did when I moved to Canada was sign up for a VPN service. It allows me to watch any programs from any country regardless of where I am over the internet by hiding my location.

[daboarder]

Wow, God must really hate Australia. Makes it inimical to human life, fills it with convicts and then bans it from getting even the most basic of luxuries. He even killed off those cool giant Kangaroos you used to have. At least he gave you the platypus to laugh at. ;)

Yeah, I wouldn't laugh at platypi mate, the male ones are poisonous. Only they are malicious about it, they wont kill you, what it does is overload the pain receptors and the only real treatment is to sever the nerves to the affected area

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Not sure if it would work where you guys are, but one of the 1st things I did when I moved to Canada was sign up for a VPN service. It allows me to watch any programs from any country regardless of where I am over the internet by hiding my location.

VPNs do work, sorta, but...

1) Streaming services are starting to block accounts that use VPNs because of the upcoming TPP (That thing TERRIFIES me
2) The government is constantly trying to do everything it can to make VPNs illegal and/or crack down on the use of online streaming


We're basically given two options, pay murdoch exorbitant amounts of cash *** a thank you for embargoing us (Because the rodent has far to much power in this country), or pirate, doesn't take a genius to figure out what most aussies are going to do

[Wolfshade]

Not sure if it would work where you guys are, but one of the 1st things I did when I moved to Canada was sign up for a VPN service. It allows me to watch any programs from any country regardless of where I am over the internet by hiding my location.

Netflix (and presumably others) are looking at technologies to stop those VPN services

[Deadlift]

Netflix (and presumably others) are looking at technologies to stop those VPN services

Not really sure how they can, Canadian / American tv is complete ****e for the most part. I had to get my bbc I player fix.

[Wolfshade]

Not really sure how they can, Canadian / American tv is complete ****e for the most part. I had to get my bbc I player fix.

Oh apparently it was wrong: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30726631

DL needs to get his Miss Marple & Midsumer Murder fix

[Kirsten]

don't we all

[Wildeybeast]

Yeah, I wouldn't laugh at platypi mate, the male ones are poisonous. Only they are malicious about it, they wont kill you, what it does is overload the pain receptors and the only real treatment is to sever the nerves to the affected area

We're basically given two options, pay murdoch exorbitant amounts of cash *** a thank you for embargoing us (Because the rodent has far to much power in this country), or pirate, doesn't take a genius to figure out what most aussies are going to do

What, even the laughable platypus is out to get you? You guys really are screwed. I sympathise entirely on the Murdoch front. He charges us extortionate amounts to watch our national sport and has worryingly large sections of the press under his control, so I can only imagine what he does to his own country.

[Wolfshade]

Why do people keep moving to Midsummer?

[daboarder]

What, even the laughable platypus is out to get you? You guys really are screwed. I sympathise entirely on the Murdoch front. He charges us extortionate amounts to watch our national sport and has worryingly large sections of the press under his control, so I can only imagine what he does to his own country.

he doesn't even LIVE here and pays no taxes. hes just a septic sack o crap trying to hold onto what little media power he can without adapting to the new age.

Its the perfect example of why capitalism is just as flawed as socialism, because at the end of the day the *******s with power aren't going to abide by the concept of "market pressure to change" They are going to kick, scream, imprison and restrict your freedom to ensure they remain on top with as little change as possible

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Why do people keep moving to Midsummer?

yeah honestly, that place....3 murders a WEEK? bloody hell, I'd rather live in glasgow

[Deadlift]

Oh apparently it was wrong: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30726631

DL needs to get his Miss Marple & Midsumer Murder fix


More it's the F1 coverage and any of the superb natural history / science programs the beeb do so well. Oh and Never mind the Buzz*****.

[Mr Mystery]

Why do people keep moving to Midsummer?

Don't tell me you're against euthanasia?

[eldargal]

https://38.media.tumblr.com/6a5281b16a46658f88d2b4577d405a0a/tumblr_nhtecfRjaq1rdrrp3o1_1280.png

[Charistoph]

https://38.media.tumblr.com/6a5281b16a46658f88d2b4577d405a0a/tumblr_nhtecfRjaq1rdrrp3o1_1280.png

Quite possibly true, but then she would be Captain British-America, then.

Not quite the same ring to it.

[Mr Mystery]

Any word on UK airing yet?

[Psychosplodge]

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[Mr Mystery]

That's good that!

If only they'd show it in the UK.

[eldargal]

Agent Carter renewed for a second season! *flails*

[Mr Mystery]

*brain asplodes in excite*

Still haven't seen the first season yet. Was kind of hoping your post would be saying when it's out on Bludvdray.

[Mr Mystery]

OMG OMG OMG OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOGMGOMGOMGOMGOGMGOGM faints (http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/agent-carter/35622/agent-carter-coming-to-fox-in-the-uk)

http://www.wikinoticia.com/images2/s3.extracine.com/files/2012/08/michael-ironside-as-richter-in-total-recall-800x460.jpg

It's about goddam time!

[Kirsten]

when did we get Fox in the UK?

[Mr Mystery]

Sky, Channel 124 if memory serves.

It's where I watch Walking Dead, dontcha know!

[Kirsten]

well well well, what will they think of next?

[Mr Mystery]

Chocolate Cats to go with Chocolate Micicles?

[Kirsten]

it is a shame they can't put it on a real channel where the rest of us can see it.

[Mr Mystery]

Foxy TV listings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_(UK_and_Ireland))

[playingcoach]

have not watched the first season yet, what's the verdict?

[Mr Mystery]

I'm in the same boat, but only heard good things about it.

[Charon]

have not watched the first season yet, what's the verdict?

Amazing! Way better than spy kids... erm... I mean Agents of Shield and easily one of the best series at the moment.

[Mr Mystery]

Season 2, coming to Fox in January.

No idea if that includes a UK airing. But I hope so.

[eldargal]

Yay!

[Mr Mystery]

And it includes a UK airing on Fox. Also in January. Which ought to.....

A) relieve the misery of the lamest month of the year
B) give me a telly show to look forward to until my other faves come back on
C) ROCK MASSIVE DONKEY NADS IN IT'S OWN RIGHT.

[Mr Mystery]

Uh oh. Potential trouble at t'mill.... (http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/conviction/38909/hayley-atwell-cast-in-new-abc-pilot-agent-carter-at-risk)

Hayley Atwell has landed the lead in a new ABC show (hurrah!)....but this of course brings into question whether we're just getting the two series of Agent Carter (fail!)

I hope we find out more soon.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Am loving season 2 so far, it's quickly becoming a favourite for me. Hope it gets a 3rd season.