Last updated: Monday, June 5, 2006
DEADWOOD TO CLOSE WITH MOVIES
LATEST: The creator of cult US TV western series DEADWOOD has struck a deal with network HBO to conclude the show with a pair of TV movies.
The May episode 'Amalgamation and Capital' of HBO's DEADWOOD series, produced by DAVID MILCH. USA - May 2005
Recent reports suggest DAVID MILCH snubbed a chance to film a shortened fourth season, preferring instead to end the show, set in the late 1800s, at the conclusion of its upcoming run.
The stumbling block for a shortened series is the show's format of each episode representing a day in the life of the South Dakota settlement.
But a pair of two-hour films will allow the show to break this mould.
Milch says, "I am thrilled that we were able to figure out a way to continue. No one was ready to let go of the show.
"I am really glad we have found a way to proceed that works creatively."
The show remains a huge hit - in two seasons, it has won the prestigious Peabody Award, five Emmy Awards and British star IAN McSHANE picked up a Best Actor Golden Globe for his portrayal of foul-mouthed gang boss AL SWEARENGEN.
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