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Title: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Bonny Pearl on April 30, 2010, 02:17:55 PM
Has anyone seen any of the teasers Showtime is throwing out there for The Borgias with Jeremy Irons?  The ads are being ran right after The Tudors.  Looks intriguing!  ;D
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 30, 2010, 03:08:10 PM
Just shoot me now!  ::)
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Bonny Pearl on April 30, 2010, 03:16:27 PM
LMAO!  Oh come on Dona... I don't think anyone ever said it would be HA, lol!  ;D  I'm curious about it though.  :D
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: The Lady Mercedes on February 07, 2011, 07:03:51 PM
Finally a premire date! Sun. Apr. 3rd @ 9 P http://www.sho.com/site/borgias/home.do
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Tink on February 07, 2011, 08:00:30 PM
Hopefully it will be available to watch online somewhere- don't have Showtime anymore
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Bonny Pearl on February 07, 2011, 08:10:16 PM
Quote from: The Lady Mercedes on February 07, 2011, 07:03:51 PM
Finally a premire date! Sun. Apr. 3rd @ 9 P http://www.sho.com/site/borgias/home.do

YAY!!! :)
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Zardoz on February 08, 2011, 11:44:05 PM
Looks pretty good.  The Godfather was based on the Borgias.
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: DonaCatalina on February 10, 2011, 09:06:47 AM
Quote from: Tink on February 07, 2011, 08:00:30 PM
Hopefully it will be available to watch online somewhere- don't have Showtime anymore
same here...
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Rosamundi on February 10, 2011, 10:52:12 AM
Would happily watch Jeremy Irons reading from a phone book. Add Italian costumes, and it's a must-TIVO! Thank you for the update!
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: The Lady Mercedes on February 10, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
You're welcome Rosa! :)
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: JJames on February 10, 2011, 08:57:52 PM
I am a huge Tudors fan. I know its more or less drama, but, there just aren't that many Medieval/Renaissance based television shows on the air. Part of the fun of watching the Tudors was learning what things were not acurate, and at times feeling historcally smart and saying "that really didnt happne ;D". I too am interested in the Borgias series. It would be neat if they had extended the Tudors dynasty on up to Elizabeth I. Who knows, maybe they will someday.

James
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: dragongirl on February 11, 2011, 02:58:18 PM
The Borgias will be another fun and wild ride.  I know that it will be historically inspired like the Tudors but it does give the feel and look of the day.  Since I didn't have Showtime I either bought the Tudors on I-Tunes or rented it from Netflix.  I'm hoping that they will do the Plantaganets next.  Imagine all the drama, intrigue and beautiful costumes there!
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on March 01, 2011, 09:40:03 AM
I recall a Masterpiece Theater production called 'The Borgias' back in the  early to late 70's. This was a time when Catholic Cardinals and Popes had mistresses and cildren. The Borgias were one messd-up family.
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Bonny Pearl on March 01, 2011, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: Rosamundi on February 10, 2011, 10:52:12 AM
Would happily watch Jeremy Irons reading from a phone book. Add Italian costumes, and it's a must-TIVO! Thank you for the update!

I agree lol!! I enjoy watching him in pretty much anything.

On a side note...

The other night I stumbled upon a premiere of Camelot on Starz Network.  Seemed interesting.  I will have to put reminders on for that one also.  Here is a link to read up on it and watch the preview:  http://www.starz.com/originals/camelot
Title: Re: The Borgias on Showtime 2011
Post by: Lady Rebecca on March 02, 2011, 09:49:26 PM
Preview for The Borgias

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpY1_iCUUa8&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpY1_iCUUa8&feature=player_embedded)