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Black Sails Season 2 to Premiere Saturday, January 24th on Starz

Shilo Adams — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:33:11 +0000

Starz has announced that the 10-episode second season of pirate drama Black Sails is set to premiere Saturday, January 24th at 9:00.

Having averaged 5.3 million viewers during its eight-episode first season, Black Sails will pick up its second season with Flint and Silver having had their backs pressed against the wall once the crew of the Walrus found out about their crimes. While the crew must decide whether they intend to go after the Urca or hold their captain accountable for what he’s done, Eleanor will be battling New Low, a blood-thirsty pirate who threatens her position as the head of Nassau. But the entire fabric of the island will be forever altered when its power players learn about a prize that was smuggled onto Nassau’s shores, something that could shift the balance of power and make one of them a very rich individual.

From Jonathan Steinberg (Jericho) and Robert Levine (Touch), Black Sails stars Toby Stephens (Die Another Day), Hannah New (Maleficent), Zach McGowan (Shameless), Luke Arnold (The Tunnel Movie), and Toby Schmitz (Griff the Invisible).

Black Sails joins a 2015 lineup for Starz that includes the second half of Outlander‘s first season, the third season of Da Vinci’s Demons, the second season of Power, and the first seasons of ballet drama Flesh and Bone and Seth MacFarlane comedy Blunt Talk.

Will you be watching the second season of Black Sails? Do you think that Flint and Silver can work together now that their secret has been revealed? Is Eleanor going to be able to keep her grip on Nassau now that the number of threats against her has risen?

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Black Sails Marathon to Air Friday, February 14th

Shilo Adams — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:45:55 +0000

Starz will be replaying the first three episodes of pirate drama Black Sails beginning Friday, February 14th at 9:00. Executive produced by Michael Bay, the series follows fearsome Captain Flint as he fights to keep his position as head of a restless crew and John Silver as he tries to sink into the crowd following a questionable incident on another ship. The pirates will also have to defend New Providence Island, the last remaining place they can go about their business without fear of law, from being taken over by the English, a fate that could leave many of them without a home or a place to conduct their business. Thus far, the series has been a ratings winner for Starz, holding nearly all of its audience from week one into week two, and earned itself a second season renewal at 2013 San Diego Comic-Con.

Listed below are the times, titles, and descriptions of the first three episodes of Black Sails.

9:00 p.m. – “I.”
A chronicle of the adventures of pirate Capt. Flint, his mateys, and his rivals in the early 18th-century Caribbean begins with Flint facing a mutiny, while buccaneer cohort John Silver keeps something of great value under wraps.

10:00 p.m. – “II.”
Flint deals with a thief among his crew; Vane voices an objection to Rackham chasing a score; Silver and Max hide in a brothel; and Eleanor is faced with a difficult decision.

11:00 p.m. – “III.”
A partner is sought to assist in the hunt for the Urca d’Lima; Silver comes up with a solution to Billy’s morale issues; a suddenly reasonable Vane makes an impression on Eleanor; and Gates is promoted.

Black Sails airs Saturdays at 9:00 on Starz.

Have you been watching Black Sails? If so, what did you think of the first three episodes? Where would you want the show to go over the rest of its first season?

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Black Sails Spoilers: Eleanor and Flint Chase the Urca

Shilo Adams — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:44:59 +0000

Now that Eleanor has opted to chase the Urca with Flint over running away to start a new life with Max, there’s a huge target on her back and even more massive weight on her shoulders, as there are other people who would do any and everything they can to locate the Urca before her and Flint. If she manages to find it and get even a small cut of the fortunes that lie within, she would be able to further invest in New Providence and provide a boost to the bustling island that she helped build from the sand up; however, there’s no guarantee that Flint would be willing to part with any of the money or that he will be able to survive the hunt for the Urca, even with the time he bought upon murdering Singleton, since he’ll soon become an even bigger target than Eleanor. Is Eleanor heading for disappointment in dedicating the foreseeable future to finding the Urca?

Listed below are the dates, titles, and descriptions of the next six episodes of Black Sails.

Saturday, February 8th – “III.”
A partner is sought to assist in the hunt for the Urca d’Lima; Silver comes up with a solution to Billy’s morale issues; a suddenly reasonable Vane makes an impression on Eleanor; and Gates is promoted.

Saturday, February 15th – “IV.”
Disaster strikes a mission undertaken by the Walrus crew; Flint is warned about Billy; Rackham and Bonny set out to recapture their livelihood; Eleanor’s father steps up to help her; and Vane is surprised by a visitor from his past.

Saturday, February 22nd – “V.”
Flint and crew engage in a deadly encounter on the open sea; Richard forces Eleanor to make a decision; Rackham tries his hand at a new career; and Bonny has a confession to make.

Saturday, March 1st – “VI.”
Chasing the Andromache proves costly; Eleanor realizes she’ll need help from Silver; Billy encourages Gates to confront Flint; and Bonny decides it’s time to take a stand.

Saturday, March 8th – “VII.”
Flint comes clean to Gates; Silver is put in a tough position by Randall; Eleanor experiences loss; Rackham gets help from Max; and Vane has a life-or-death encounter.

Saturday, March 15th – “VIII.” (Season Finale)
The hunt for the Urca continues; Eleanor’s plans become unsettled; and Bonny and Rackham are haunted by their past indiscretions.

Black Sails airs Saturdays at 9:00 on Starz. The series has already been renewed for a second season.

Will the Urca be found this season on Black Sails? How will Eleanor handle the possibility of working with her father? Is Gates’ promotion going to drive a wedge between him and

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Black Sails: Watch the Series Premiere Here

Shilo Adams — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:15:31 +0000

Starz has made the first episode of upcoming pirate drama Black Sails available for viewing on its Youtube channel one week ahead of its television premiere.

Said to combine a more grounded look at the golden age of pirates with fictional characters from Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island, Black Sails tells the story of fearsome Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), who takes on an addition to his crew in young John Silver (Luke Arnold) at the same time that New Providence Island, a pirate criminal haven, has come under siege. There are very few places where a pirate could be a pirate anymore at that period in time and Flint would be damned if he let go of New Providence, one of the last places untouched by English rule, without a fight. But is he going to be able to combat all those who seek to take control of the island? How much loss is he willing to suffer in order to keep the island to himself?

In addition to Stephens and Arnold, Black Sails stars Jessica Parker Kennedy (The Secret Circle) as resourceful New Providence prostitute Max; Zach McGowan (Shameless) as Captain Vane, the principal rival to Captain Flint; Clara Paget (Fast & Furious 6) as infamous female pirate Anne Bonny; Hannah New (ReVersion) as entrepreneurial Eleanor Guthrie; and Toby Schmitz (Griff the Invisible) as Anne’s lover and crewmate Rackham.

The series premiere of Black Sails is set to air Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 on Starz. You can check out a trailer for the show here, as well as a nine-minute inside look at the production here.

Will you be watching Black Sails? Does a cable network making the first episode available ahead of time make you more apt to give a show a chance? Once you’ve watched the Black Sails series premiere, how does it compare to the promotional material that has been released thus far?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP-vbDtyMXw

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Black Sails Trailer: Looking for Peace Away from the Sea

Shilo Adams — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:34:19 +0000

Starz has released a new trailer for upcoming pirate drama Black Sails, a series said to mix literary characters from Treasure Island and prominent historical figures. Set two decades before the events in the Robert Louis Stevenson novel, Black Sails tells the story of feared pirate Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and the battle for control of New Providence Island. A criminal mecca that is one of the last places yet to be touched by English rule, New Providence is where a pirate can be a pirate and where anything (and everything) goes, but Flint and his men, including new addition John Silver (Luke Arnold), will have to defend it from impending threat with all their might.

In addition to Stephens and Arnold, Black Sails stars Mark Ryan (The Prestige) as Quartermaster Gates, an intermediary between Flint and the rest of the crew; Tom Hopper (Merlin) as Billy Bones, a trustworthy crew member; Hannah New (The Boat) as ambitious Eleanor Guthrie, the most powerful person on New Providence; Jessica Parker Kennedy (The Secret Circle) as Max, a prostitute who works on New Providence and who has had to take care of herself from a young age; and Zach McGowan (Shameless) as Captain Charles Vane, Flint’s most dangerous rival.

The series premiere of Black Sails is set to air Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 on Starz. You can check out a nine-minute inside look at the series here, as well as a first look here and an additional trailer here. Due to a strong reception at a Comic-Con pilot screening, Black Sails has already been renewed for a 10-episode second season, which began production this past November.

Will you be watching Black Sails? Do you think a pirate drama can survive and thrive on television? What has been your favorite trailer/promotional video thus far?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ZRalSYXS0

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Black Sails: Watch a 9-Minute Inside Look at the Pirate Drama Here

Shilo Adams — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:17:54 +0000

Starz has released a nine-minute inside look at upcoming drama Black Sails, which will blend historical figures and literary characters from Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. In the promotional video, the history behind the pirate myth is discussed, including how the series will adhere more to the darker reality of the world in which figures like this lived than the Hollywood makeover they’ve received, as well as the main characters we’ll be following throughout the eight-episode first season. Also brought up is the vast scale of the show’s South African production, including the authenticity of the weaponry and fight training that the actors had to undergo before filming.

Set in 1715, Black Sails tells the story of the Golden Age of piracy through the eyes and experiences of fearsome Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), a man charged with protecting the sanctity of criminal haven New Providence Island. The last place that hasn’t been touched by English rule, New Providence is the only area where a pirate can be a pirate and where their lifestyle is celebrated rather than looked down upon, but after the falling out with the English, rights to the land and all the financial opportunities it presents are up for grabs.

In addition to Stephens, Black Sails will star Mark Ryan as Quartermaster Gates, an intermediary between Flint and the rest of the crew; Tom Hopper as Billy Bones, a trustworthy crew member; Hannah New as ambitious Eleanor Guthrie, the most powerful person on New Providence; and Zach McGowan as Captain Charles Vane, Flint’s most dangerous rival.

Black Sails is set to premiere Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 on Starz. You can check out an additional inside look at the pirate drama here, as well as an extended look at what went in to making one of the ships used on the show and a teaser about the pirate code of conduct below.

Will you be watching Black Sails?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZjPB_c7HkY

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Black Sails: Get a First Look at the Upcoming Starz Pirate Drama

Shilo Adams — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 01:39:21 +0000

Starz has released a behind the scenes look at upcoming pirate drama Black Sails, as well as a series of character introductory videos. Executive produced by Michael Bay and set in Nassau, Bahamas, the series takes place 25 years before the events of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and centers on Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), the most feared pirate sailing the open seas. He takes on a new addition to his crew in John Silver (Luke Arnold), which comes in handy because the pirate control over currently unregulated New Providence Island, one of the only places not under colonial rule, has been threatened. In order to preserve the criminal haven that they’ve grown to love so much, Flint is going to have to strengthen his ranks and hope that his men are strong and savvy enough to keep New Providence from falling into the wrong hands.

In addition to Stephens and Arnold, Black Sails stars Zach McGowan (Shameless) as Flint’s rival Captain Vane; Hannah New (Maleficent) as Eleanor Guthrie, in charge of the smuggling operation at New Providence; Jessica Parker Kennedy (The Secret Circle) as Max, a prostitute who gets exposed to the darker parts of the island; Clara Paget (Fast and Furious 6) as beautiful but cold-blooded Anne Bonny; and Tom Hopper (Merlin) as Billy Bones, boatswain of Flint’s ship.

The series premiere of Black Sails is set to air Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 on Starz. The show has already been renewed for a second season, which will consist of 10 episodes and premiere sometime in 2015, due to strong reception at a San Diego Comic-Con screening.

Will you be watching Black Sails? Do you think the behind the scenes video makes you more likely to watch the show? Which of the characters seems to most promising from their introductory video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22byYLTKcWs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EYSykzlx9Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PslpmVmwDqU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x7MwBdWBQQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnbYpp9CZu0

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Black Sails to Premiere Saturday, January 25th on Starz

Shilo Adams — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:57:03 +0000

The eight-episode first season of pirate drama Black Sails is set to set sail Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 on Starz, the network announced today. Executive produced by Michael Bay, the series takes place twenty years prior to the events of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and will follow Captain Flint (Toby Stephen) as he takes aboard a new addition to his crew in the form of John Silver (Luke Arnold). He’ll need all the help he can get to hang on to prized New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day and a place where a pirate can be a pirate; the id-friendly locale has come under siege and is in danger of losing what makes it special to the crew of pirates that currently occupy it.

Most interesting about the premiere date release is that the network is opting to keep original programming on Saturdays, not exactly known for its hospitality to scripted originals. But after the success of The White Queen earlier this year, as well as the difficulty in getting a foothold on Fridays (i.e. the two-and-outs of Boss and Magic City), Starz decided to go another way in hopes of making a play for scripted success in 2014. It remains to be seen if other originals in the pipeline for this year, including the second season of Da Vinci’s Demons and literary adaptation Outlander, will be airing on Saturdays, however.

In addition to Stephens and Arnold , Black Sails stars Zack McGowan (Shameless) as Captain Charles Vance, Captain Flint’s rival; Hannah New (Maleficent) as Eleanor Guthrie, a beautiful and determined young woman who runs the smuggling operation on New Providence; Jessica Parker Kennedy (The Secret Circle) as Max, a tortured young prostitute who sees the dark side of New Providence; and Clara Paget (Fast and Furious 6) as beautiful but cold-blooded Anne Bonny.

Black Sails was renewed for a 10-episode second season this past summer. You can check out a trailer for the series here, as well as the show’s panel at New York Comic-Con here.

Will you be watching Black Sails? Do you think that Flint and his men can hang on to New Providence Island? What could ultimately lead to Flint’s undoing in the reckless, increasingly violent pirate world?

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Black Sails Official Trailer: Deliver Us from Evil

Shilo Adams — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 22:31:54 +0000

At New York Comic-Con, Starz released the official trailer for upcoming pirate drama Black Sails, which will be produced by Michael Bay. The series, whose first season is eight episodes long and takes place 20 years before the events of Treasure Island, stars Toby Stephens as fearsome Captain Flint, who takes on a new addition to his crew in fast-talking John Silver. Flint’s crew will be in charge of protecting New Providence Island, a criminal haven known for housing deviants,, deviance, and every type of crime and criminal known to man; it’s also the one place that a pirate can be a pirate without facing legal and societal ramifications, a haven of enlightened ideals and stunning brutality. However, there’s a danger that it could be lost to the pirates forever and turned into a place they hardly recognize, should Flint’s crew fail to defend it in the way they can.

In addition to Stephens, Black Sails stars the likes of Zach McGowan (Shameless) as Flint’s rival Captain Vane; Toby Schmitz (Griff the Invisble) as Vane’s right-hand man Rackham; Jessica Parker Kennedy (The Secret Circle) as Max, a tortured young prostitute who becomes familiar with the type of darkness lurking in New Providence; Clara Paget (Fast & Furious 6) as the beautiful but cold-blooded Anne Bonny; and Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Hotel Rwanda) as Mr. Scott, an important cog in the smuggling operation on the island, which is led by Eleanor Guthrie.

Already renewed for a second season, Black Sails will premiere this January on Starz. You can check out an additional trailer here, as well as key art for the series here.

Will you be watching Black Sails? Do you think that the early renewal will come back to bite Starz, like it did with Boss and Magic City? What would you like to see happen during the first season of the show?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0IjihrWvaM

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Black Sails Renewed for Season 2 by Starz

Shilo Adams — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:13:21 +0000

Starz has officially renewed pirate drama Black Sails for a second season months ahead of its scheduled television premiere. Production on the 10-episode second season, ordered so early due to an enthusiastic fan response at a Comic-Con exclusive screening, is set to begin this November in Cape Town, South Africa.

“Michael Bay, Jon Steinberg and their teams delivered a spectacular first season of Black Sails, and we are incredibly proud of everyone’s work,” said Chris Albrecht, CEO of Starz. “Based on the strong fan response to the preview screening at last week’s Comic-Con, we felt an early order for a second season would allow the writers, cast and crew enough time and space to continue crafting such unique and epic storytelling.”

Starring Toby Stephens as much feared Captain Flint, Black Sails takes place twenty years prior to the events of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” and finds Flint taking John Silver (Luke Arnold) onto his crew. He’ll need all the help he can get right now, though, as the pirates are fighting for their last respite – notorious criminal haven New Providence Island, a place where anything and everything goes.

Black Sails also stars Zach McGowan (Shameless) as Flint’s rival Captain Charles Vane, Jessica Parker Kennedy (The Secret Circle) as tortured young prostitute Max, and Tom Hopper (Merlin) as Billy Bones, boatswain of Flint’s ship.

This isn’t the first time that Starz has opted to renew a new series ahead of its premiere, as Boss and Magic City were both granted additional seasons before one episode had aired. However, the Kelsey Grammer political drama didn’t make it to a third season and the Miami period drama has yet to be given word on its renewal status, though with only three episodes remaining in the season, news will likely break sometime next month.

The series premiere of Black Sails airs in January 2014. You can check out a trailer for the show here, as well as key art and two teasers here.

Will you be watching Black Sails? Do you think it’s smart for Starz to renew the show so early? Is there a chance that the show is a worthy successor to Spartacus?

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