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Drama, Thriller, ActionStarring :
Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, Mandy Patinkin, David Harewood, Diego Klattenhoff, Jackson Pace, Morgan Saylor, Jamey Sheridan, Navid Negahban, David Marciano, Laura Fraser, Brianna Brown, Zuleikha Robinson, Rupert Friend
'Homeland', 'Girls', 'American Horror Story' Among TV Nominees at 2013 DGA Awards
January 10, 2013 10:01:12A day after announcing its movie nominations, the Directors Guild of America unveils its TV nominees. Coming as no surprise, "Homeland" scores two nods in Dramatic Series for the episodes directed by Michael Cuesta and Lesli Linka Glatter, facing off "Mad Men", "Breaking Bad" and "The Newsroom".
"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston earns his first DGA nom this year, but not through the AMC series. Instead, he will be competing against Lena Dunham ("Girls") and Louis C.K. ("Louie") for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Comedy Series prize through his "Modern Family" directorial stint. Also vying for the same title are Mark Cendrowski ("The Big Bang Theory") and Beth McCarthy-Miller ("30 Rock").
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'Homeland': What's Next for Carrie and Whether Brody Will Return in Season 3
December 18, 2012 09:12:29"Homeland" has just wrapped up its second installment, yet viewers are dying to know what will happen to their beloved characters next. Answering some burning questions, showrunner Alex Gansa and executive producer Howard Gordon talk to reporters about their ideas for the upcoming season 3.
Following Carrie's risky choice to help Brody run away, she won't get away with it easily. Gansa says, "I don't think Saul is going to be ignorant [of Carrie helping Brody in the finale] and I think Carrie has some explaining to do."
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'Homeland' and 'Mad Men' Among AFI's Top Ten TV Shows of 2012
December 11, 2012 08:12:43The American Film Institute (AFI) has named top ten TV shows of this year. Cable series once again dominate the list, with "Homeland", "Mad Men", "Game of Thrones", "Breaking Bad", "Louie" and "The Walking Dead" among the selected programs.
While the above-mentioned titles are no strangers to the honor, "American Horror Story: Asylum" and "Girls" make it into the list for the first time. "Modern Family" is the only broadcast-network show that joins the pack this year, which also includes HBO's TV movie "Game Change".
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'Homeland' Season 2 Finale Preview: Assassination Plot and Carrie's Fear
December 10, 2012 03:12:28Following the shocking death in the latest episode of "Homeland", another major character is in danger to get killed in the next outing. Quinn has been sent on a mission to assassinate Brody and he will make a decision that may prove to be a game-changer.
Unaware of the threat, Brody meets with Faber to contemplate the future of the family. He and Carrie contemplate about his new life, but Saul urges her to leave Brody. Pointing out that Brody has kept his every promise, Carrie insists that Brody deserves his second chance.
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'Homeland' 2.07 Preview: Brody Forced to Choose Side
November 19, 2012 02:11:07After being a double agent for a while, Brody is forced to choose side in the next episode of "Homeland", now that he's taken to Abu Nazir's lair. The terrorist reminds Brody of his commitment to their mission, but Brody acts as if he doesn't understand what Nazir is talking about.
In a threatening tone, Nazir tells the former prisoner of war, "Your wife and children have nothing to fear if you stay true to yourself." At home, Jessica learns there's a threat to the country and she asks if it has something to do with her husband.
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'Homeland' 2.08 Preview: Carrie Takes Brody Disappearing
November 12, 2012 04:11:01Being a double agent is taking a toll on Brody when "Homeland" returns with a new episode. He's having a serious meltdown as he struggles to keep his complicated alliances clear, telling Roya in a preview video, "I'm through!"
Jessica puts more pressure on Brody as she demands him to tell CIA to back off. Carrie tries to show her sympathy, bringing him to somewhere where the CIA can't find them. Realizing that Carrie has disabled all surveillance, Estes tells Saul to find Carrie and bring her back as they face an incoming attack.
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'Homeland' Gets Third Season Order
October 23, 2012 08:10:07"Homeland" will return for a third season. Showtime announces the renewal just hours after the Golden Globe and the Emmy Award-winning series delivered its highest-rated episode with 1.75 million viewers watching the Sunday, October 21 outing.
"The Emmy wins for 'Homeland' have certainly set the stage for a great second season," Showtime president David Nevins says in a statement. "The writers, cast and crew of 'Homeland' continue to create a remarkably entertaining and suspenseful roller coaster ride, growing audiences week after week."
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'Homeland' 2.05 Preview: Brody Gets Furious in Interrogation
October 22, 2012 04:10:01Months after returning to America, Brody finds himself prisoner again in an upcoming episode of "Homeland". He is being held for an interrogation to get his statement about his relation to Abu Nazir, a high-ranking member of al-Qaeda, but he keeps asking to get accompanied by a lawyer, a request which won't be fulfilled by the CIA team.
Meanwhile, Carrie is forced to play second fiddle after her rash judgment call at the hotel as Estes is busy keeping Jessica off their trail. Now that Brody's family notices his disappearance, they begin worrying about him.
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Lebanon Considers to Sue 'Homeland'
October 19, 2012 04:10:53Lebanon government is considering to take a legal action against "Homeland" after the country's capital Beirut was portrayed as a city swarmed with terrorists. Upset with the "serious misrepresentation," Lebanon's minister of tourism Fady Abboud said, "We are following the case legally."
"I raised this at the cabinet meeting and the president asked the minister for justice and the minister of communications to see what can be done," he added. "I am calling on all young Lebanese adults to do what they need to do; to write blogs, to call the BBC and CNN to try to raise awareness that Beirut is not a city of Kalashnikov and war."
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'Homeland' 2.02 Preview: Carrie Has a Breakdown, Visits Brody
October 01, 2012 03:10:58When "Homeland" returns next week, Carrie's peaceful life will be over as soon as she signs up to go under cover in Beirut. Against the advice of her family, Carrie becomes involved in an operation that may rid the world of Abu Nazir once and for all. However, when the plan backfires, her life is in danger and she begins questioning her instinct. For an unknown reason, she will later meet Brody.
Meanwhile, Mike Faber talks to Brody about something which is treated in complete secrecy, but the Congressman refuses to get involved in the plan that may cost the life of innocent people. At the same time, Brody's handler presses the Congressman into service causing his relationship with Jessica to take a hit.
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First 20 Minutes of 'Homeland' Season 2 Debuted Online
September 11, 2012 04:09:56The first 20 minutes of "Homeland" season 2 premiere episode have been made available online ahead of the show's return on Showtime. It offers a catch-up to the first season by including some scenes from the first season, before featuring Carrie who spends most of her time tending her garden and teaching ESL to Arabic speakers.
No matter how hard she tries to avoid the stress of hunting terrorist, it's not long before she is dragged back into the risky job. Brody's political career is also highlighted in the video as he now becomes a sitting congressman in the House of Representatives.
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'Homeland' Season 2 New Trailer: Carrie Goes Undercover
August 18, 2012 08:08:48Showtime has unveiled another trailer for "Homeland" season 2, sharing a bunch of new footage. Set to an eerie cover of The Police's "Every Breath You Take", the video sees Carrie getting a makeover and going in disguise as a brunette lady as she hits Beirut for a secret mission.
She looks afraid when running down an ally with Peter Quinn, played by Rupert Friend, raising his gun. Things seem to go horribly wrong as she is later seen screaming on a rooftop with her shirt covered in blood, and Saul looks frustrated.
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New Teaser of 'Homeland' Season 2: Brody's Campaign
August 07, 2012 03:08:06Another teaser for the upcoming sophomore season of "Homeland" has landed online. It shows Brody standing on a podium as he enters politics in the second installment of the thriller series. Also featuring old footage which shows Brody when he was held prisoner by Al-Qaeda, the video hints that he could pose a big threat to national security.
The Golden Globe Award-winning series will return with all-new episodes starting Sunday, September 30 at 10 P.M. ET on Showtime. While Brody embraces his new role as a politician, Carrie is "very different from where she was last year" after undergoing treatment for her mental disorder.
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Full List of 2012 Television Critics Association Awards Winners
July 29, 2012 10:07:37New series "Homeland" won big with the TV critics, nabbing two nods at the annual Television Critics Association awards. Announced on Saturday, July 28 night, the winners list saw the Showtime series taking home Outstanding New Program and Individual Achievement in Drama for Claire Danes.
The awards were given out at the Beverly Hilton ballroom but the event was not televised and was off the record. Bryan Cranston hosted the awards. His show, "Breaking Bad", won Outstanding Achievement in Drama, while FX's "Louie" won the comedy award. The Program of the Year went to HBO's "Game of Thrones".
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'Homeland' and 'Community' Win Top Honors at 2012 Critics' Choice TV Awards
June 19, 2012 01:06:13"Homeland" won big at the second annual Critics' Choice Television Awards held on Monday, June 18. The Golden Globe-winning action thriller show edged out "Breaking Bad", "Downton Abbey", "Game of Thrones", "The Good Wife" and "Mad Men" to snatch the Best Drama Series award. Its lead actress Claire Danes also bagged the Best Actress in a Drama Series kudo.
Although losing to "Homeland" for the Best Drama Series title, "Breaking Bad" did not come home empty handed as its stars Bryan Cranston and Giancarlo Esposito were named Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively in a Drama Series. Meanwhile, "Mad Men" scored a win through Christina Hendricks, who was named Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
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'Homeland', 'Game of Thrones' and 'Mad Men' Dominate 2012 TCA Award Nominations
June 07, 2012 10:06:09A day after the nominations for 2012 Critics' Choice Television Awards were announced, the contenders for this year's Television Critics Association Awards are revealed. Leading the pack is Showtime's freshman "Homeland" which scores four mentions.
The action thriller is facing off "Game of Thrones", "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad" in two categories: Program of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Drama. They are joined by British drama "Downton Abbey" in the former category, and FX's "Justified" in the latter field.
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'Homeland' Season 2 Teaser Promises Answers to the Burning Questions
April 19, 2012 04:04:55To tide fans over the return of "Homeland", Showtime has released a teaser for the upcoming season 2 that highlights the important moments from the first season. Reminding viewers about the unsolved mysteries, it's promised in the video that all the answers will be provided in the second chapter.
When it premieres on September 30, the second season will pick up six months after the events of the season 1 finale. It will deal with such questions as, "How's Carrie's rehabilitation? What's up with Saul? What's up with Brody and his wife, his political career?"
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'Homeland', 'Parks and Recreation' and More Win 2011 Peabody Awards
April 05, 2012 12:04:16The 71st Annual Peabody Awards gave a recognition to TV shows such as Showtime's "Homeland" and NBC's "Parks and Recreation". It was announced on Wednesday, April 4 that the 16-member Peabody Board have picked winners that have "variety in content, genre and sources of origination" this year.
Also getting the nods are HBO's "Game of Thrones" and "Treme", Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report", IFC's "Portlandia" and game show "Jeopardy". In the documentary category, the winners are Showtime's "Rebirth", which follows five people in the aftermath of 9/11; and HBO's "Earth Made of Glass", a documentary about Rwanda's genocide.
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'Homeland' and 'Breaking Bad' Lead 2012 WGA Awards TV Winner List
February 20, 2012 10:02:36"Homeland" continued marking its impressive first season by landing more awards. After winning Best Television Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards which was held this January, the Claire Danes-starring show won the writing prize for New Series at the 2012 WGA Awards. The Showtime thriller additionally nabbed the Episodic Drama kudo, sharing the title with AMC's acclaimed show "Breaking Bad".
"Breaking Bad" had its second win at the Sunday, February 19 ceremony after beating out "Homeland", "Boardwalk Empire", "Game of Thrones" and "The Good Wife" in Drama Series category. Accepting the award, creator Vince Gilligan praised lead actor Bryan Cranston as saying, "We wouldn't have a show without Bryan Cranston."
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Claire Danes' 'Homeland' Renewed for Second Season
October 27, 2011 03:10:51Starting off strong, new action thriller "Homeland" has scored a second season order from Showtime. The cable channel announced the renewal after airing four episodes of the rookie which was seen by 4.4 million viewers across various platforms in its first week.
The October 2 premiere itself drew 1.1 million viewers, marking Showtime's most watched drama premiere in eight years since "Dead Like Me". More impressively, the audience number keeps increasing with its most recent episode hitting a series high. The show now becomes the highest-rated new series ever for the network.
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