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Post by GreenEyesToo on Mar 11, 2015 11:19:03 GMT
Thanks, BP - I think the first was the one we weren't allowing here at first, as it was then labelled "exclusive" (although on a different site) but since it's now on the NG site, I think it'll be okay.
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Post by adina on Mar 22, 2015 10:20:22 GMT
channel.nationalgeographic.com/killing-jesus/galleries/the-cast-of-killing-jesus/at/rufus-sewell-as-caiaphas-2092462/New York Daily News posted two articles - a serious one and one about the fun part of the filming: www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/national-geographic-biblical-killing-jesus-article-1.2155489(...)The die is cast early as Caiaphas (Rufus Sewell) oozes evil even when advising Herod to pray. In the only interview he did on set, Sewell, often sounding as arch as the holy man he’s portraying, says he didn’t read the book by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard — that the program is based upon, or reach into a bag of thespian tricks for his first biblical role. “I like the way he is written,” Sewell says of the Jewish leader. “I can see his motivations. He’s quite political. It can be played with a lot of gnashing of teeth.”www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/casts-rival-jesus-tv-shows-hang-ou-article-1.2155680 “Any time you're around the pool, there is a mix of three Jesuses, a brace of Mary Magdalenes and disciples fighting over the condiments,” says Rufus Sewell, Caiaphas in “Killing Jesus.” (...) Given that some actors were there for a long haul, Richard Coyle, Caiaphas in “AD.” was devising a plan.“I know so many people in other productions I hope we are going to have a Caiaphas dinner,” he says pacing outside a tent where meals were served. “I'll call it The Caiaphas Collective. And we can have a talent show and each person, each character, will have to come up with a variety act — but the main thing is maintaining and retaining your sense of humor.”
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Post by artisanlibra on Mar 22, 2015 11:29:31 GMT
The Caiaphas Collective?! With a talent show?! Now that is something I would love to be a fly on the wall for! Not long left now, just one week to go from today! Nat Geo, 9pm, 29th March - for the UK division! As soon as I can, I'm setting the Sky+ to record it - not sure if I'm working that night or not, yet...
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Post by rueful on Mar 22, 2015 12:18:32 GMT
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Post by GreenEyesToo on Mar 22, 2015 13:31:44 GMT
Thanks for finding those, Adina! All those duplicate Biblical figures must have been a sight to see! Religious stuff isn't my thing, but if it's for Rufus.... Hmmm....Adam and Caiaphas - there's a partnership to ponder!
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Post by midoro on Mar 22, 2015 16:34:11 GMT
LOL! Thanks Adina!
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Post by walt on Mar 23, 2015 5:55:15 GMT
for finding and posting, Adina! Btw, did everyone check how to watch the National Geografic TV? In case you haven't noticed, it's pay TV!
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Post by kygal on Mar 23, 2015 10:29:18 GMT
Thanks Adina!
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Post by rueful on Mar 25, 2015 23:17:23 GMT
Variety gives it a positive review. Spoilers, I guess? variety.com/2015/tv/reviews/tv-review-killing-jesus-1201457048/TV Review: ‘Killing Jesus’Brian Lowry Bill O’Reilly’s “Killing” series brings its most inherently commercial title — “Killing Jesus” — to National Geographic Channel, and at least with this topic, nobody needs to worry about O’Reilly claiming to have been there. Produced by Ridley Scott’s company, an outfit that’s no stranger to epics, the production lends a straightforward quality to the story, and takes its name seriously, squarely focusing on the circumstances and scheming that surround Christ’s death. Along the way there are discreet miracles, but this represents a more historical approach to material that’s currently arriving in abundance, a byproduct of History’s success with “The Bible.”
Compared with other recent depictions of Jesus, this one — directed by Christopher Menaul from an adaptation by Walon Green — is perhaps most notably characterized by restraint. So while covering a good deal of ground, the filmmakers don’t linger over the ordeal of the Crucifixion in the way, say, Mel Gibson did in “The Passion of the Christ,” and the program benefits from that sense of economy.
Still, the three-hour telecast (about three-quarters that length, sans commercials) must recover from a truly terrible opening, with Kelsey Grammer buried under a bushy mane and oversized hat as a wild-eyed, vision-plagued King Herod. In about as blatant an example of star casting for promotional purposes as can be imagined, Herod orders an atrocity against children, and then meets his fate before the title flashes across the screen.
After that, the film settles down, introducing the adult Jesus (Haaz Sleiman), who tackles this most challenging of roles in a helpfully human way. Then again, Jesus is often a secondary part of the story, with much of the focus on the High Priest Caiaphas (Rufus Sewell), who decides early on that this Messiah must be eliminated; Pontius Pilate (Stephen Moyer), who is reluctant to be the author of that death; and Antipas (Eoin Macken), the Jewish king, who is led around by his bloodthirsty wife/ex-sister-in-law Herodias (Emmanuelle Chriqui).
There is, admittedly, very little that can be brought to this tale that hasn’t already been done, especially now that producer Mark Burnett has made it his mission to put the Bible up on the screen in as many forms as possible. The mild point of differentiation here is a muted emphasis on Christ’s divinity, and a greater preoccupation with how his death was deemed necessary because he threatened the prevailing power structure.
Nevertheless, just playing a numbers game (2 billion Christians on the planet, a point specifically referenced, somewhat redundantly, during the closing narration), networks don’t need much of an excuse to revisit a story that resonates with so many.
Beyond premiering on Palm Sunday, the movie will air in 171 countries, per National Geographic, which has done quite well, by its standards, with previous adaptations of O’Reilly’s books. “Killing Jesus” gets a one-week jump on NBC’s “A.D.: The Bible Continues,” and about the only thing less suspenseful than the press release crowning it a ratings winner is how the movie is going to end.
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Post by kissmekate on Mar 26, 2015 7:42:56 GMT
Thanks, rueful! the filmmakers don’t linger over the ordeal of the Crucifixion in the way, say, Mel Gibson did in “The Passion of the Christ,” Very reassuring!
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Post by kygal on Mar 26, 2015 10:51:00 GMT
Thanks Rueful!
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Post by artisanlibra on Mar 26, 2015 11:54:30 GMT
It would appear as though Caiaphas trumps Jesus for the starring role in this one!!! Celebrations of RS fans aside, it should make for an interesting change to see other perspectives on the events leading to the Messiah's crucifixion, instead of the events in Jesus' final hours with his Disciples & the betrayal of Judas; not that I'm overly interested in the religious overtones of the special, that is... PS - Thanks for finding that Rueful!
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Post by walt on Mar 26, 2015 14:37:10 GMT
for finding and posting, Rueful!
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Post by midoro on Mar 26, 2015 17:50:50 GMT
Thanks Rueful!
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Post by Petruchio - Good God on Mar 26, 2015 19:46:02 GMT
Thank you so much rue... Just say, yesterday in german TV on National Geographic was the "Making Of" of KJ ... unfortunately I didn't see it... and today and tomorrow again I can't see it, because still on work and not at home, but maybe someone is able to see it tomorrow...
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