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Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, January Jones, Jessica Pare, Robert Morse, Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Rich Sommer, Jay R. Ferguson, Aaron Staton, Ben Feldman, Alison Brie, Peyton List
Sky Go Apologizes After Viewers Were Denied Watching 'Mad Men' Premiere
April 12, 2013 08:04:09Sky Go wrongly blocked iPad and mobile device users from watching the season 6 premiere of "Mad Men". Fans who were eager to watch the new episodes on Wednesday night, April 10 on the online player were told that there were "rights restrictions" which meant it's not allowed to play the show.
Admitting there was an error, Sky released a statement through its spokesperson on Thursday, "We'd really like to apologise to any customers who tried to watch the new episodes of Mad Men live through Sky Go. In error, the service suggested that we were unable to show the episodes due to rights issues."
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New Promo of 'Mad Men' Season 6
March 15, 2013 03:03:24AMC has unleashed a new promo for "Mad Men" season 6 a few days after debuting the first poster. Though it doesn't include new footage, the video features creator Matthew Weiner and some of the cast talking about what to expect from the new season.
Weiner calls the upcoming installment "a real journey into learning about Don [Draper]," while the character depicter, Jon Hamm, sums up the story, "It's a lot of our favorite characters doing a lot of different things." He adds, "There are two parts of life -- the part that is public and the part that is private."
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'Mad Men' Season 6 Gets Premiere Date, Debuts First Photos
January 24, 2013 11:01:00AMC has set a return date for its critically-acclaimed show "Mad Men". The sixth season of the period drama series will kick off April 7 at 9 P.M. ET with a special two-hour premiere. A week later, the show will air in its regular 10 P.M. time slot.
To tide fans over the upcoming premiere, first photos of the new installment have been unveiled. The black-and-white images feature major characters, including Jon Hamm's Don Draper, Vincent Kartheiser's Pete and Christina Hendricks' Joan Harris, in what seems to be a party.
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Shirtless Jon Hamm Films 'Mad Men' in Hawaii
October 26, 2012 09:10:18Don Draper is trading his suit with paisley-print swimming trunks in the upcoming sixth season of "Mad Men". On Wednesday, October 24, the character depicter, Jon Hamm, was pictured shirtless when filming the premiere episode in Hawaii.
The actor wasn't alone on the sandy set that day since Jessica Pare, who portrays Don's wife Megan, also joined the production. She bared her slim figure in a vintage floral bikini. In another moment, she was spotted wearing a colourful patterned kaftan-style outfit.
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'Mad Men' Locks Up January Jones, Elisabeth Moss and Vincent Kartheiser for Two More Years
August 02, 2012 11:08:54January Jones, Elisabeth Moss and Vincent Kartheiser are likely to return to season 6 and possible season 7 of "Mad Men". The three main cast members are reportedly finalizing new deals that will keep them on the show for at least two more years.
According to Deadline, under the new contracts which are yet to be signed, Jones, Moss and Kartheiser will receive salary bumps into six figures per episode. While the threesome are finalizing their agreements, their co-star Christina Hendricks is allegedly still negotiating her own deal.
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Elisabeth Moss: There Are More Stories for Peggy on 'Mad Men'
June 29, 2012 04:06:23Following Peggy's resignation from Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and her new job that requires her to travel overseas, there have been speculations that she will no longer be featured on "Mad Men". Elisabeth Moss, however, thinks that it's not the end for her character's story arc on the show.
"I do know certain things about what's going to happen," so she claims when asked about Peggy's future. She teases further, "I could never really speculate on how to write this show because people do that much better than I ever could. But, like Matt said, I think that she's forever linked to Don in some way. Obviously, it's Don's show, but they're going to have some interaction."
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'Mad Men' Season 5 Has Most-Watched Finale, Creator Says Peggy Is Still Part of the Show
June 12, 2012 08:06:41"Mad Men" ended its fifth season on a high note. The episode tittled "The Phantom" which aired Sunday, June 10 pulled in a total of 2.7 million viewers, marking the most-watched season finale for the series. The number included 1.2 million viewers in the adults 18-49 demo, showing an 11% increase.
Overall, the fifth season was the most-watched chapter in the show's history with an average of 2.6 million viewers. It was up 15% from last season's average. Commenting on the show's performances, AMC's president Charlie Collier said, "As in each season prior, season five is now 'Mad Men's' most-watched season, an uncommon television growth record and a testament to the ongoing quality and uniqueness of this rare property."
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'Mad Men' 5.12 Preview: 'You Can't Tell Anyone'
May 28, 2012 01:05:29Two more episodes are left before "Mad Men" officially wraps its fifth season. In a newly-released sneak peek for one of the two remaining outings shows Don having a conversation with Megan and telling her, "You can't tell anyone," a request she quickly nods to.
It also gives a glimpse at Sterling Cooper after Peggy's resignation. Joan asks someone about a possible celebration with Don, while Bert chastises another person. Don will follow an intriguing lead, and the full story will unfold when "Commissions and Fees" airs June 3.
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'Mad Men' Creator: Paying $250K for The Beatles' Song Is Necessary for Authenticity
May 09, 2012 12:05:08Matthew Weiner spent a lot of money to use The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" in the latest episode of his show "Mad Men". Explaining the need to feature the original song by the British band, the writer/producer shared, "It was always my feeling that the show lacked a certain authenticity because we never could have an actual master recording of the Beatles performing."
The creator of the AMC acclaimed series insisted that featuring a cover version of the classic hit would not help much to reach his goal. "Not just someone singing their song or a version of their song, but them, doing a song in the show," he stated. "It always felt to me like a flaw. Because they are the band, probably, of the 20th century."
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Video: Ad Agency Run by Zombies in 'Mad Men' Meets 'The Walking Dead' Spoof
April 07, 2012 10:04:44What if the worlds in "Mad Men" and "The Walking Dead" collide? A new spoof video mashing up two of AMC's critically acclaimed series has recently been unleashed, featuring Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce which is run by zombies.
Decomposing Don is not losing his interest in women, but instead of sleeping with the company's secretaries, he eats them. In the conference room, Rick is gearing up to attack the walkers at the ad agency, but Hershel insists on staying there.
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'Mad Men' Season 5 Premiere Is Most Watched Episode Ever for the Show
March 27, 2012 09:03:13After being off air for more than a year, "Mad Men" isn't losing its charm. The critically acclaimed drama series even gains more audience which is marked with record ratings set by the season 5 premiere.
The Sunday, March 25 outing delivered 3.5 million viewers, which hit an all-time high for the show. The number was up 21% from the season 4 premiere. In the coveted 18-49 demographic, the two-hour premiere lured in 1.6 million viewers or up 30% from last season opener.
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'Mad Men' 5.03 Preview: Peggy Wants to Be Impressed
March 26, 2012 01:03:20After holding an awkward party, Megan is going to have a nice dinner with Don when "Mad Men" returns next week. In a sneak peek to the upcoming episode, the couple is eager to meet someone whom Megan wants to please more than her husband.
Meanwhile, Peggy is given new responsibility, but she insists she's the one who needs to be impressed. In an effort to take Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce upon its current business, Don and Harry indulge a client.
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Jon Hamm: People Fall in Love With Don Draper in 'Mad Men' Due to His Flaws
March 23, 2012 01:03:01Jon Hamm tries to understand as to why people love his Don Draper character in "Mad Men" despite his association with adultery and deception. Admitting that he doesn't have "a good stock answer" to the question, the actor opines that maybe people buy the arrogant businessman because of his flaws.
Trying to see Don from the audience perspective, Hamm says, "He's conflicted. And I think people identify with him and with his flaws." Noting that Don is hardly a bad guy, he explains as quoted by New York Daily News, "Maybe they see in him a hope for redemption. Five years in, they're still rooting for him."
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'Mad Men' Creator Hits Back at Accusation He's Exploiting 9/11 With Show's Ad
March 21, 2012 02:03:11"Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner has responded to criticisms regarding the image of a falling man featured in the show's poster, which is deemed insensitive to 9/11 victims. In an interview with Salon.com, he claimed, "That image is the show. It's been a part of the show since the beginning... I hate to say it, but a businessman falling out of a window is a symbol that far precedes that event."
The Emmy-winning writer hit back at the press for stirring up controversy where there is none. "I think it's an excuse for journalists to show that picture again. I do, I think they're exploiting 9/11... What I see are journalists looking for a story, going and confronting these 9/11 victims," he speculated. "It's like going to Coretta Scott King and being like, 'Do you hate movies where people play your husband?' "
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'Mad Men' Changes Song in Season 5 Premiere After Complaints of Historical Inaccuracy
March 20, 2012 02:03:59"Mad Men" showrunner Matthew Weiner has thanked journalists for pointing out a flaw in the show's season 5 premiere before the episode goes on air. Some critics who received a copy of the upcoming March 25 outing noticed that Dusty Springfield's 1967 song "The Look of Love" used in the episode wasn't released until six months after the episode takes place.
Trying to maintain the show's historical accuracy, Weiner has decided to chance the song. Letting people know about this, he sent a note to journalists to say, "As you know, one of the things I love best about Mad Men is the passionate response I get from members of the press."
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Jon Hamm and January Jones Glam Up 'Mad Men' Season 5 Big Screen Premiere
March 15, 2012 03:03:20In anticipation of "Mad Men" season 5 premiere on AMC, the cast of the Emmy-winning series stepped out for a red carpet event. On Wednesday, March 14, the likes of Jon Hamm and January Jones attended a big screen premiere of the show's season opener at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles.
Looking sleek in a grey suit which was paired with a striped tie, the Don Draper depicter, Hamm, was all smiles as he came hand-in-hand with longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt. The "Friends with Kids" director, meanwhile, looked simple but elegant in a green tube dress.
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New Promos of 'Mad Men' Season 5 Unleashed
February 22, 2012 04:02:44To tide fans over the highly anticipated premiere of "Mad Men" season 5, AMC has debuted more teasers for its critically acclaimed show. The new videos still carry the same format with the previously released one, featuring words that hint what can be seen in the next chapter. This time, however, the promos put the focus on two female characters, Joan and Peggy.
Joan, who is played by Christina Hendricks, is associated to red, business, adultery, deception and gossip. As for Elisabeth Moss' character Peggy, the words style, ambition, secrecy, gossip and jealousy might be best to describe her.
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Watch the First Trailer of 'Mad Men' Season 5
February 20, 2012 12:02:40After 17 cruel months without "Mad Men", AMC finally releases the first trailer to season 5. The promotional footage emphasizes on "back", with style, debauchery, deception, adultery and jealousy all rolled into one.
The new season of "Mad Men" premieres Sunday, March 25 at 9/8c for two hours. The last time people see of Don Draper and the company was October 1965. Don proposed to Megan while on a trip to California with his children. Peggy spearheaded a new campaign for a pantyhose company while Betty and Henry prepared to move to a new house in Rye.
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Jon Hamm Reveals Premiere Date of 'Mad Men' Season 5
January 10, 2012 09:01:21Jon Hamm has let slip the premiere date of "Mad Men" season 5. Appearing on Friday, January 6's episode of "Doug Loves Movies" with Doug Benson, the lead actor of the period drama series revealed that the show will debut the new season on March 25. AMC, however, has not confirmed the news.
The production of the fifth season was long delayed due to stalled contract negotiations between creator and showrunner Matt Weiner, AMC and Lionsgate, causing the show to go off the air during the entire 2011. The filming of the new chapter was then kicked off in August last year.
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'Mad Men' Debuts Season 5 Promo
August 11, 2011 02:08:48"Mad Men" will not return until 2012, but AMC has unleashed a promo for a fifth season of the Emmy Award-winning series. There is no new footage in the video since the long-delayed production has just been kicked off this Monday, August 8, but the compiled scenes point out that the show will not stray from the things that Don Draper has been dealing with all this time, which are money and business.
The Draper depicter, Jon Hamm, serves as director for the first episode of the new season which will bow in March next year. He was recently pictured giving a direction to co-star Elisabeth Moss during the rehearsal shot in Joan Harris' office. Sharing about his experience working behind the lens, he gushed, "Directing is fun!"
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