Sarah*H
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Post by Sarah*H on Jul 28, 2014 16:20:04 GMT
My SIL reminded me yesterday that it's almost time for this show to start and for the first time, I'm going to suck it up and order a premium channel. My husband started to complain but I pointed out that a) I haven't watched a tv series in years and b) he has ordered premium channels for sports playoffs several times. So I'm doing it and it will be worth the $14/month. So who else is going to watch? Do you think it's going to do the book series justice? Have you come around to the idea of Sam Heughan as Jamie?
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Sarah*H
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Post by Sarah*H on Jul 28, 2014 16:29:54 GMT
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Post by stittsygirl on Jul 28, 2014 16:31:29 GMT
We got Starz on our lineup a few weeks ago, but DH talked them into a deal where we got it for only $5/month. I'm not sure how he did it. Anyway, yes, very excited for Outlander. I really like the actress playing Claire, and I'm sure the actor playing Jamie will grow on me. I'm so glad they're doing it as a cable series, and it appears they've given it the time and the production values it deserves .
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Post by katybee on Jul 28, 2014 16:32:04 GMT
It might be cheaper to buy the series on Amazon or i-tunes.... That's what I'm gonna do...
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Jul 28, 2014 16:41:27 GMT
I definitely subscribed to STARZ just to get this series. I even went so far as to do it a few months ago, you know just in case they ran out of subscriptions! Ha. I rarely care about anything on television and usually don't watch things in real time. I watch a lot of different things but if I missed something, not a big deal. But there is no way I want to miss this and I will be watching it in real time.
I read there is going to be some sort of "pre release" of the first episode this weekend but I am not sure where it will be available.
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Post by Barbie on Jul 28, 2014 16:42:46 GMT
I need to talk OSDP into adding Starz to our already ridiculously high cable bill. I may have to cancel HBO or Showtime in exchange. Not sure if I can bring myself to do that, as nearly everything we watch is on one of those, or FX.
I hope they can do the books justice. I'm still not all the sure about Sam being Jamie.
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Post by Prenticekid on Jul 28, 2014 17:04:57 GMT
My SIL reminded me yesterday that it's almost time for this show to start and for the first time, I'm going to suck it up and order a premium channel. My husband started to complain but I pointed out that a) I haven't watched a tv series in years and b) he has ordered premium channels for sports playoffs several times. So I'm doing it and it will be worth the $14/month. So who else is going to watch? Do you think it's going to do the book series justice? Have you come around to the idea of Sam Heughan as Jamie? I've never actually minded Sam Heughan as Jamie - especially from one of his first tweets where he dyed his hair red. LOL I thought that showed a great sense of humor and that he actually cared, kwim? I've been watching all the posts on their FB page, and I have not seen anything to be disappointing, off putting, etc. I'm really excited.
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Post by apeacalledliz on Jul 28, 2014 17:13:33 GMT
I cannot wait! My DH is canceling some of his premium channels and adding Starz for me.
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Post by tanyab on Jul 28, 2014 17:14:00 GMT
I said I wouldn't give in and order the channel (will be $15/month) because I already loathe cable for the high charges, but I have to because I want to see it so badly. I haven't read the books for years and can't remember 3/4 of what happened, but can't wait!
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Post by 14u14me on Jul 28, 2014 17:15:16 GMT
the first episode will be averrable for STARZ subscribers starting August 2nd on demand... the show "airs" on STARZ on august 9th. ekkkk!!! I'm getting ready to leave for NYC in a few minutes for the NYC premiere tonight! YIKES! cast/diana/director will be there as well!!! CANNOT WAIT!
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Post by Jili on Jul 28, 2014 17:15:43 GMT
I'm going to watch. Is the series just going to be the first book? I've read he books through The Fiery Cross but haven't gotten any further yet. I'd rather read the books first but they are LONG, and I'm a slow reader these days.
I'm pretty sure that we have STARZ. In going to have my dd set up the DVR this week.
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 28, 2014 17:15:55 GMT
I cannot WAIT! My cousins - who are all rabid fans of the books - even tried to convince me to fly to PA for a viewing party next weekend.
I've been following Diana Gabaldon on Facebook and she seems pretty pleased with how it's turned out. That's usually a good sign. Just a little more waiting until we find out for ourselves!
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Post by agengr2004 on Jul 28, 2014 17:20:22 GMT
Can't wait! We dropped Cinemax and picked up Starz just for this show. We're even discussing the book this Friday at book club.
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Post by lily on Jul 28, 2014 17:48:33 GMT
Me! We get Starz and I already programmed it for Outlander!
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Post by dazeepetals on Jul 28, 2014 17:48:47 GMT
the first episode will be averrable for STARZ subscribers starting August 2nd on demand... the show "airs" on STARZ on august 9th. ekkkk!!! I'm getting ready to leave for NYC in a few minutes for the NYC premiere tonight! YIKES! cast/diana/director will be there as well!!! CANNOT WAIT! So jealous!! Please post pics!!
We have STARZ already so I'm excited for the series to start.
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Post by River on Jul 28, 2014 17:53:21 GMT
I've already subscribed to STARZ just for this series. I can not wait!!!!!!
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Post by Sue on Jul 28, 2014 18:00:55 GMT
Just subscribed to Starz last Friday from Comcast and got a special $5 a month for a year deal. So excited to see Outlander and my husband is too. He loved the books. After he finished the last book he said... "What am I going to do? I miss Jamie and Claire". Cracked me up.
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Post by ~Susan~ on Jul 28, 2014 18:03:20 GMT
I sucked it up and subscribed to Starz also. I'm not sure about the actors yet, but it does look like that it will beautiful to watch with all the gorgeous scenery.
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Post by raindancer on Jul 28, 2014 18:24:09 GMT
I think that the "controversy" over Jamie is going to seem silly once the series starts. I don't "see" him as Jamie yet, but I imagine it will all work out fine. Ron D. Moore is incredible and he has an incredible series to work from, so I am convinced it is going to be fantastic.
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Post by Sassenach on Jul 28, 2014 18:40:10 GMT
I have Starz and will definitely be watching. Can't wait!!
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Post by PenandInk on Jul 28, 2014 19:01:19 GMT
Can. Not. Wait.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Jul 28, 2014 19:05:10 GMT
I wonder when my mental images of the main characters will be replaced by the actors playing the parts?
I've had them (the mental images) for what-- 20 years? I can't find the original publish date for the first book. Wasn't it in 91?
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Post by cakediva on Jul 28, 2014 19:08:55 GMT
My SIL reminded me yesterday that it's almost time for this show to start and for the first time, I'm going to suck it up and order a premium channel. My husband started to complain but I pointed out that a) I haven't watched a tv series in years and b) he has ordered premium channels for sports playoffs several times. So I'm doing it and it will be worth the $14/month. So who else is going to watch? Do you think it's going to do the book series justice? Have you come around to the idea of Sam Heughan as Jamie? It starts here in Canada on the 29th - so a bit later that the US. I watched the full video of the Comic-Con panel, and I loved Diana's take on it. It is an adaptation, and due to the nature of a TV series, some things needed to be moved around and told differently to make it work in the 1 hour segments that they have. Diana is happy with the series, so that is good enough for me! I felt the same about the Harry Potter movies - they were an adaptation, not a replica of the books. They can't possibly put every tiny detail into this series - because we all know how "wordy" Diana is! It airs on Showtime here in Canada, and we already have that as part of our package, so I'll be watching and taping every episode!!!
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Post by meowgal on Jul 28, 2014 19:21:13 GMT
I'm watching and inviting a friend over who doesn't have premium channels. I dropped most of mine when my Mum passed away, but made sure I kept Starz cuz I knew I had to have it for Outlander!
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Jul 28, 2014 19:26:25 GMT
FYI if you Google "Outlander Clips", you'll get some nifty photos of parts for a Mitsubishi SUV.
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Post by cakediva on Jul 28, 2014 19:35:11 GMT
I'm going to watch. Is the series just going to be the first book? I've read he books through The Fiery Cross but haven't gotten any further yet. I'd rather read the books first but they are LONG, and I'm a slow reader these days. I'm pretty sure that we have STARZ. In going to have my dd set up the DVR this week. The first 16 episodes deal with book 1 only. Future years (if they are granted) will be the next book and so on...
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Post by annaintx on Jul 28, 2014 20:17:32 GMT
I bought into Sam Heugan as Jamie the minute that I read that Diana said that he IS Jamie when she watched some early footage.
CANNOT WAIT!!!!!
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Post by birukitty on Jul 28, 2014 20:32:40 GMT
Luckily we already have Starz and I cannot wait to see this! In fact awhile ago I was watching Starz and a movie was getting ready to start. The preview for "Outlander" came on and I thought to myself, "Wait a minute, it's about time travel!!! I thought it was a fluffy bodice ripper romance novel series! Shit! I'm going to go get the book right now so I can read it in time for the series". Turns out all this 20 years I'd been TOTALLY and completely misled about this series of books. I read and adored "Outlander". I think it's become my favorite book ever and I'm a huge reader. I'm now on Book 3-"Voyager".
So for me I've always seen the actors as Jamie and Claire because that was my first view of them. I'm so, so, happy that Diana Gabaldon kept saying no to a 2 hour film when they kept approaching her year after year, and held out for this type of treatment. This is what this book deserves.
One of the Peas posted a one hour video from Comic Con yesterday that has interviews with the panel of actors and Diana-make sure to watch that-it is full of great info and such fun to watch!
Debbie in MD.
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Post by lovemybabes on Jul 28, 2014 20:35:15 GMT
I have HBO & Showtime. I am going to have to add Starz. LOL!!
With that said, I need to re-read!!
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Post by birukitty on Jul 28, 2014 20:36:06 GMT
PS Cakediva is the Pea who posted the video about Outlander at Comic Con. I think her thread is titled, "Outlander fans have you seen this" Check it out!
Also to clarify I love books about time travel and history so that's why I first got excited when I saw the previews.
Debbie in MD.
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