Ronald D. Moore

Dinner with Ron: Sharing our hopes, dreams and fears with Outlander’s Ronald D. Moore

Written by: Janet Reynolds and Anne Gavin   We’ve all played this game: if you could invite three people to dinner, who would you invite? Usually people cite celebrities or historical figures such as Jesus, Michelangelo or Margaret Thatcher.  The list varies, depending on the kind of dinner party you would like to have.  But…

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What Starz pulling out of the TCA press tour means for Outlander

Things that have me going hmmmm: Starz announced last week that it was pulling out of the Television Critics Association annual winter press tour. That’s the one where the various cable and TV networks — and now online streaming channels — announce what’s coming and show trailers to the press to get them pumped about…

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May I Speak Frankly? Our Love-Hate Relationship with Outlander’s Mr. October

Please do NOT leave this page; not just yet. Yes, this piece is about the F word, so sit down and bear with me because I just had to run the gauntlet of the bored expressions of the first class passengers as I headed to my tiny space allotment in coach, measured in mere inches,…

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STARZ Casts Pivotal Role for Outlander Season 3 – Lord John Grey

Sweet raindrops amidst a drought, we’ve got a new Outlander cast member! Entertainment Weekly announced this morning that STARZ had given them exclusive notice of the first major role cast for Outlander Season 3 – the adult Lord John Grey. Australian Actor David Berry landed the coveted role of the British soldier who has a…

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[Relatively] LIVE Blog: Episode 2.12 – “The Hail Mary”

Do you find yourself obsessively gabbing on about Outlander to your friends and family? Wishing your Saturday nights included a living room full of people with whom to watch, discuss, comment, cheers, jeers and well, experience alllllll the feels? Dinna fash, Obsessenach – you are not alone. Good news – we can get new family and friends pour ourselves…

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Managing Expectations: Outlander’s Shot at Golden Globes Glory

  Photo courtesy: Variety Fact: Outlander fans are the most dedicated, outspoken, loyal supporters of any television show to date. Okay, there’s no way to definitively gauge that but I’d swear under oath that it’s true. Just look at how fans have busied themselves during the six months of Droughtlander by click, click, clicking MILLIONS of…

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Outlander Cast Chats w/Outlander Showrunner Ronald D. Moore

Transcribed by: Denise Stewart  September 24, 2015  Outlander Cast Episode 32 Hosts Mary and Blake discuss all things Outlander with Showrunner, Ronald D. Moore.  In this episode you’ll learn all about how Ron came into writing, what exactly a “showrunner” is and does, the biggest challenges of season 1, Ron’s unique relationship with Ira Stephen…

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Curing that Emmy Expectation Hangover, continued…

Roll out the red carpets, the Emmys are this Sunday. Ho hum. Two months have passed since the nominations were announced and the pain of hearing Outlander *crickets* still feels fresh. For those who missed my first offering on how to cure that Emmy expectation hangover, read here. Let’s be honest – I talk a…

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Curing that Emmy Expectation Hangover

  Ah, the Emmys.  As a TV fanatic, there’s no greater high than seeing your favorite show’s name among the elite list of programs recognized each year by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences voters. Those gold statuettes have long served as industry benchmarks indicating that the countless time spent by talented writers, producers,…

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