Breaking Bad Fans

Better Call Saul Is Definitely Bringing Back A Breaking Bad Character!

2016-01-03T08:03:00.001-08:00

Huge news guys! Vince Gilligam told Cinemablend.com that a Breaking Bad character is 100% coming back to Better Call Saul! "We revisit a character we met early in Season 1 of Breaking Bad and haven’t seen since. It’s going to be a fun tip of the hat." were his actual words. So what do you think? I know that our first thought is the tiara owner but this can go anywhere, so tell us your opinion on the comments section!

Bob Odenkirk Explores ‘Scary’ New Territory with Better Call Saul! [VIDEO]

2015-12-20T06:38:00.002-08:00

In the latest installment of Variety’s “Contenders Conversations,” Bob Odenkirk opens up about AMC’s “Breaking Bad” prequel, “Better Call Saul,” and its recipe for success. The actor, who was just nominated for both a SAG award and Golden Globe for his role, also teases the upcoming season of the drama.

Aaron Paul Hulu Series ‘The Path’ Gets Release Date!

2015-12-13T09:45:00.001-08:00

Via Variety.com: Hulu has set a March 30 premiere date for “The Path,” the drama from Universal Television and Jason Katims’ True Jack Productions that follows a family at the center of a controversial cult as they struggle with relationships, faith and power. Created by “Parenthood’s” Jessica Goldberg, who exec produces along with Katims and Michelle Lee, each episode of the 10-part series is supposed to offer an in-depth look at the gravitational pull of belief and what it means to choose between the life we live and the life we want. Previously titled “The Way,” the drama stars Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan, Hugh Dancy and Rockmond Dunbar.

Watch: Aaron Paul and Helen Mirren are the 'Eye in the Sky' in Pulse-Pounding Trailer! [VIDEO]

2015-12-13T09:31:00.001-08:00

Via Indiewire: The tactics of modern warfare are questioned in Gavin Hood's new film, "Eye in the Sky." Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul and Alan Rickman star as military intelligence officers left with the task of killing two suicide bombers. The stealth of their drones seems impenetrable, until a young girl's presence prevents them from firing. The trailer shows each character questioning the morality of the situation in their own way. It seems that Aaron Paul, the man with his finger on the trigger, is most hesitant to hit his target. But as Helen Mirren reminds him and the viewer, "There is a lot more at stake than you see in this image."

The film is set for release on March 11, 2016. Check out the trailer above to see if you feel the tension.

‘Better Call Saul’ Season 2 Gets a Premiere Date & New Photos!

2015-11-21T11:03:00.000-08:00

Via Movieweb.com : AMC announced today that the critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series Better Call Saul will return for Season 2 on Monday, February 15th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. A prequel to the award-winning series Breaking Bad, the series follows down-on-his-luck Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) as he navigates the moral dilemmas of the legal world while trying to step out of his older brother's shadow and make a name for himself. Season 1 found Jimmy stumble upon a large class-action lawsuit, which led to a promising job opportunity at a large firm. Having arrived at a fork in the road, will Jimmy take the straight and narrow path with a safe corporate job or will he fall back into his "Slippin' Jimmy" con-artist ways?

Here's what executive producer and showrunner Peter Gould had to say in his statement about the second season.

"Jimmy McGill's journey takes surprising, left-handed turns in Season 2 of Better Call Saul. He goes to places we'd never, ever expected. As for Mike Ehrmantraut, he's pulled deeper into a world he was sure he'd left forever. We can't wait to share the next chapter of Better Call Saul with the fans who have embraced the show."

In addition, AMC released today two new photos from Season 2. These photos come just one week after the first trailers were released earlier this month. Fans looking to catch up on the series can now purchase The Better Call Saul Season 1 Limited Collector's Edition Blu-ray set, which features 3D packaging and a collectible postcard vinyl of Better Call Saul performed by Junior Brown, along with more than 10 hours of special features.

What did you think of these photos?

Better Call Saul - Season 1 - Gag Reel [VIDEO]

2015-11-21T10:50:00.000-08:00

Awesome stuff

Amazon releases pilot & trailer for Bryan Cranston's new show, Sneaky Pete! [VIDEO]

2015-08-10T01:42:00.003-07:00

Bryan Cranston is coming back to TV. Well, in a way, at least. The Breaking Bad star's new show, Sneaky Pete, premiered on Amazon yesterday, and you can watch the pilot right now. Cranston executive produced the new show, which was yet to be picked up, and he makes an on-screen appearance as well. Sneaky Pete follows an ex-con named Marius (Giovanni Ribisi) who takes on his cellmate's identity to avoid his past. It appears he goes all-in on the disguise: he even reunites with his "family," which is easily fooled by the con-man. Cranston plays the role of a man who's tracking down Marius — we're assuming he doesn't have any good news to deliver. If you'd like Amazon to order the show, be sure to vote for the pilot after you watch it. Anyone with a Prime subscription can stream the pilot for free.\

'Better Call Saul' writer Gordon Smith chats with GoldDerby about 'Five-O' Emmy nomination! [VIDEO]

2015-08-10T01:18:00.003-07:00

Emmy nominated-writer Gordon Smith talks to Gold Derby editor Marcus James Dixon about his Emmy nomination for writing the episode 'Five-O' for the AMC drama series 'Better Call Saul.'

Amazon Picks Up Bryan Cranston's 'Sneaky Pete' Pilot!

2015-07-31T10:31:00.004-07:00

Via hollywoodreporter.com : Amazon has officially thrown Sneaky Pete a lifeline.The streaming service announced Wednesday that it would debut the pilot for the Bryan Cranston co-created and co-executive produced show, which CBS passed on. Starting Aug. 7, Amazon users can watch the Sneaky Pete pilot and, in keeping with Amazon Studios' pilot process, vote on whether they want to see the show turned into a full series. Sony Pictures Television produced the Sneaky Pete pilot for CBS, which decided not to move forward with the series about a 30-something con man who assumes the identity of his cellmate, Pete, after leaving prison, hiding from his debtors while working for his new family's bail bond business. Giovanni Ribisi stars as the con man, with Marin Ireland, Margo Martindale, Peter Gerety, Libe Barer and Shane McRae co-starring. Horrible Bosses helmer Seth Gordon directed the pilot, which was written by David Shore. On Aug. 7, Amazon will also debut the pilot for Casanova, the true story of Giacomo Casanova, the 18th century's most controversial playboy. Amelie helmer Jean Pierre Jeunet directed Casanova, his first TV project. The pilot, shot on-location in three European countries, stars Diego Luna (as Casanova), Bojana Novakovic, Miranda Richardson and Ben Daniels. The show was written by The Americans' Stuart Zicherman and executive produced by Jeunet, Zicherman and Electus' Ben Silverman. "We're delighted to bring one of history's most fascinating periods to life in Casanova and a world-class performance by Giovanni Ribisi in Sneaky Pete," Amazon Studios vice president Roy Price said in a statement. "Our customers have provided valuable feedback on our shows and have helped make them some of the most critically acclaimed series. Casanova and Sneaky Pete could be among those shows, and I look forward to seeing our customer feedback." Both pilots will be available on Amazon Instant Video in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, with viewers able to vote on whether they want the show to become a series for Prime members.

AMC releases first photo from Better Call Saul season 2!

2015-07-31T10:14:00.004-07:00

Via ew.com : Better Call Saul doesn’t return to AMC until early 2016, but the network released the first image from season 2 of the Emmy-nominated Breaking Bad spin-off on Friday, and it’s … well, you can see for yourself: It’s our scrappy lawyer Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), facing down two men. It doesn’t look like a particularly pleasant conversation. And that’s all we’ve got. So, in summary, we now know that at one point, he will stop driving and start talking.

Better Call Saul Fan Art Contest - Vince Gilligan & Peter Gould Tell You How To Enter!

2015-07-26T09:14:00.000-07:00

That's a very cool idea! Too bad Greece isn't included.
UK: www.bettercallsaulfanartcontest.com/uk
France: www.bettercallsaulfanartcontest.com/france
Germany: www.bettercallsaulfanartcontest.com/germany

Better Call Saul - Episode 201 - Director & Writer Revealed

2015-07-26T08:57:00.001-07:00

Almost to the end of #BetterCallSaul episode 201. Cast & crew = amazing. pic.twitter.com/9UCujfg5hA
— Thomas Schnauz (@TomSchnauz) July 18, 2015

Episode 201 will be directed & possibly written by Thomas Schnauz!

WTF Podcast featuring Vince Gilligan!

2015-07-16T09:46:00.000-07:00

A great and very insightful interview! Via wtfpod.com : Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan has a reputation as one of the nicest showrunners in Hollywood. It’s a deserved reputation based on this incredibly friendly conversation in the garage with Marc. They talk about Albuquerque, the South, used books, film vs video, George Lucas, The X-Files, meeting Bryan Cranston and spinning off Saul Goodman. This episode is sponsored by Jason Isbell’s Something More Than Free, Blue Apron, SimpliSafe and The Jim Gaffigan Show on TV Land. You can listen it by clicking here

Bryan Cranston's SuperMansion - Trailer! [VIDEO]

2015-07-11T10:46:00.001-07:00

Watch the new trailer of Bryan Cranston's new show! Info: This fall, from the studio that brought you Robot Chicken, comes a new animated Crackle Original Series. Producer and star Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) voices Titanium Rex, leader of a hapless band of superheroes-turned-mansion-roomies. Stars Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Austin Powers), Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele (Key & Peele), Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Chris Pine (Star Trek), Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Famke Janssen (X-Men), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Breckin Meyer (Road Trip), Anton Yelchin (Terminator Salvation) and Nick Kroll (Adult Beginners).

Bryan Cranston Tackles THAT Better Call Saul Rumour! [VIDEO]

2015-07-11T10:17:00.002-07:00

Bryan Cranston talked about whether or not he'd make a comeo on BCS. I feel like that it's never gonna happen, but we'll see.

Bryan Cranston shows who is the boss! [VIDEO]

2015-07-11T09:55:00.001-07:00

Bryan Cranston replies to a fan's question at a Comic Con panel. The rest is history.

EXCLUSIVE Q&A! Julie Ann Emery Talks Better Call Saul, Working On Fargo & More!

2015-07-07T07:37:00.002-07:00

In this exclusive interview with Breaking Bad Greece, Julie Ann Emery, the unanimously accepted as the best guest star of BCS, discusses the show, what it's like working on Fargo, her new project and much more!

Q : How did you end up on Better Call Saul? Did you read only for this part or they had you in mind for others as well?
Julie Ann Emery : The Kettlemans appear in the first episode of Season 1, so Betsy is the only role I read for. Truthfully, I did not think I had much of a shot at booking the role. So when I auditioned, I just hoped to do well enough that they would think of me for something else. I was stunned when I got the call offering me the role.

Q : Breaking Bad was practically a show about a flawed person making decisions he thought were for the best interests of his family. Betsy Kettleman is to a certain degree such a person. What is your take on your character?
JAE : There are two kinds of people in Betsy's world, and only two; those in her inner circle and those outside of it. If you are inside that sphere, there is nothing Betsy will not do to protect you and to better your life the way she sees fit. If you are outside that circle, you should definitely watch your back. Betsy will go to any and all lengths to protect her own, if you are in the way of that, I would say there is nothing she won't do. Also with Betsy, appearances can be deceiving. It is funny, I do not think of her as Walter White, I do think their motivation and ultimately justification of their own actions is the same. The things we will not do in the name of our families.

Q : Breaking Bad had a tendency of bringing back beloved characters. I assume this hasn't changed with Better Call Saul too. Is there any chance of seeing more of the Kettlemans in season 2?
JAE : In the Breaking Bad universe, if a character was not dead, there was a chance of seeing them again. I will hold out hope that is the case with Better Call Saul. If the Kettlemans can further the story of Jimmy McGill becoming Saul Goodman, I would think there is possibility. But it has to serve the greater story in the right way.

Q : I know that your appearance on the show was supposed to be just for one episode. How did you react when they called you and asked you for more?
JAE : There is no greater compliment than being asked back on any show. Being asked back by the writers, producers, and filmmakers that brought us Breaking Bad? That is a thrill all it's own.

Q : Some of the facts I love about your character are that she refuses to accept her fate and that she (almost) never lets her husband speak. Do you have any say on your character, about what you like or don't? Also, is there any room for improvisation or is it everything scripted?
JAE : Frankly, unless I feel something is wildly against character (which I never felt on BCS), I do not want say in where the character is going. I like the place where my work meets the writers work. Where our imaginations collide. I would NEVER have dreamed up The Kettlemans final episode of Season 1. My job is to see the character from the inside out. The writers job is from the bigger picture. More of the outside in. And I love that. Everything on Better Call Saul is scripted. We were even given "pocket dialogue" for the game night scene in episode 7 when Mike is watching us from the back yard. Jeremy Shamos and I did use improv as a tool for ourselves. To get into The Kettleman's head space. It was tricky to live in Betsy's brain. So we would improvise before "Action" and after the scene was over before "Cut". The objective was to help ourselves stay in the Kettle-Hive-Mind. Once in a great while, a little of that improv wound up quietly in the beginning or ending of a scene.

Q : You have also guest-starred on another brilliant show (Fargo) that tackled some of the same issues of Breaking Bad. I am talking about the transition of a good man to "pure evil". What was it like working on that fantastic show? What approach did you like the most (Breaking Bad's or Fargo's)?
JAE : That would be like choosing between two children. Not. Possible. Both shows had so many similarities. Brilliant writing. The best directors on television. Brilliant actors. Full casts that were happy with the writing and showing up to do the best work they could do. Working hard and enjoying it. The differences were in climate (it was 30 below in Calgary for big parts of our shoot on FARGO) and the cast for Fargo was vast. There are people on the show I never met in person during filming because our story lines did not cross over. On BCS, it felt like a little family. I still marvel at what a lucky year I have had working on these two brilliant shows with both sets of overly-talented and kind people.

Q : Do you think Betsy would be able to survive on Breaking Bad?
JAE : Absolutely. Betsy has no problem doing whatever it takes to win. Survival is not a problem for her. She has a dark heart and can run with the best of them.

Q : The Season 1 DVD will feature "Kettle Kommentary". Can you tell us more about that?
JAE : Jeremy Shamos (Mr Kettleman) and I got together in a sound studio in New York and improvised in as The Kettlemans through the entirety of episode 107. It was so much fun and at times really surprising. We commented on characters we had never met (like Mike) and it was so alarming when he broke into our house!! It definitely went to some odd and interesting places. I expected Sony to call back and say..."we need to do these sections again...you can't say that" But they never did! It's all there in glorious DVD commentary goodness.

Q : You have booked a guest appearance on another critically acclaimed show, Masters Of Sex. What can you tell us about your role?
JAE : As a fan, I hate spoilers. So I try not to spoiler my own projects. I will say that my character is in a very unusual relationship, especially for the time period. I wear some pretty fabulous 1960s nighties. And I got to work with some people I have admired for a long long time. There is nothing better than that.

Q : There is a rumour about SONY making a BrB game! That would be cool! Since you are gamer, can you make a comment on that?
JAE : Bring it on. I will play it.

Q : What other projects do you have in store?
JAE : Masters of Sex starts airing July 12 (my episodes are in the first half of the season) and something I'm not supposed to talk about yet.

Follow Julie Ann Emery on Twitter : @julieannemery

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photo credit : Nogen Beck

EXCLUSIVE Q&A! Daniel Spenser Talks Better Call Saul, Working on Last Week Tonight & More!

2015-07-02T09:47:00.000-07:00

In this exclusive interview with Breaking Bad Greece, Daniel Spenser (who played Cal Lindholm, one of the two twins of the first episodes) discusses what it is like playing on Better Call Saul, working with Vince Gilligan & Michelle MacLaren and much more!

Q : They were looking for twins for yours and your brother's part so i am assuming this was a traditional casting process, am i right?
DS : Yeah, they were looking for twins, specifically. I think that narrowed the competition down a bit, which gave us the edge we needed! Since the show was casting out of Los Angeles and my brother Steve and I live in New York, we were asked to send it an audition tape. The role called for skateboarders, and we had no idea how to skate. We weren’t sure we were qualified for the roles, and decided to kind of go for broke. At the end of our tape, we took some footage of professional skateboarders and digitally pasted our faces on them. It was very, very stupid. I think Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould saw the tape and thought “maybe these two idiots can play our two idiots.” The plan worked perfectly.

Q : On your two episodes on the show you worked with two of the best directors of the show. The masterminds Vince Gilligan & Michelle MacLaren. What was it like working with each of them?
DS : Oh boy, it was very cool. I’m a huge Breaking Bad fan and was very nervous when I found out Vince Gilligan would be directing the pilot. Breaking Bad was a very dark show, but Vince Gilligan is so humble, funny and genuinely sweet and caring. If I were him, I’d be a lot more cocky. I’d probably say “excuse me, do you know who I am?” a lot. To my own children, when they asked to be tucked in. It was great being in Albuquerque for the first episode, because it felt like a family reunion. A lot of the crew came from Breaking Bad, so when it came time to shoot, everyone was on the same page. It was very organic, but very calculated. The first thing we shot was the scene where Saul/Jimmy corners Cal and Lars at a skate park. Steve and I were sitting in the bowl (awesome skateboarder word for “bunch of ramps”), it was over 100 degrees, and Vince was staring at us, explaining… something. I did not understand a lot of what he said that first day because I kept thinking “That’s Vince Gilligan!” Very professional. I think the empty-headedness really worked for the character. So when you watch the episode, that dumbfounded look on my face is the result of some serious method acting. Vince is an extremely understanding and patient director. I’d never worked on a project this big before, and I needed to do a lot of thing I’d never done with confidence, like skateboard and act. Vince was very good at keeping me focused and calm in a “I know the car is moving down the highway with you attached to it, but your character would not be screaming this much…” kinda way. Which is good because I really needed to save my screaming for that second episode. Michelle MacLaren is so, so cool. What a boss. That episode was a tough one to stage. The negotiation scene with Tuco was about 12 pages long and there were a lot of moving parts. That was the first day Michael Mando was on set, so he had to make major decisions about his character during a monster of a scene. It was very exciting to watch all these great actors and this great director work it out. Michelle was very conscious of composition. She seemed to assign each shot it’s own gird, and everything needed to align to it. So when someone would miss their mark, we’d start over, because it’d throw off that perfect grid. When I wasn’t in the shot, I’d watch the monitors and my eyes would water. Controlled chaos, like a Ralph Steadman painting. That episode looks amazing and the acting is so, so good.

Q : You are also working in one of the most groundbreaking programs of TV. I am talking about Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. Can you tell us what is your contribution on the show? Also, what is like working with John Oliver?
DS : I’m a designer on Last Week Tonight. I went to school for design and typography, so it was great to find a job that pairs design and comedy in such politically conscious way. I make a lot of the images that pop up over John Oliver’s shoulder during the show. My main responsibility is designing the “hero graphics.” Those are the non-joke images that recur during each segment. So if he’s talking about the internet, I’d make the graphic that says “The Internet.” When those are done I dip into the joke graphics. Last week I made an image of an astronaut having sex with a sheep in outer space. My parents are very proud. Sometimes I get to act in the images. So far I’ve been a guy with a Boba Fett action figure in his butt and a man confessing to masturbating into a piece of fruit. My parents are still very proud. I’ve never really spoken to John Oliver. It’s a very small office, so we’ll nod to each other in the hall sometimes, but I try to stay out of his way. I am sure that, to most people, I appear as a lumbering giant. Seeing me coming down the hallway with my arm outstretched, mumbling “I draw cartoon penises for your show” might put him off. I do know that he is an extremely smart man. Everyone I work with on that show is so dedicated and so smart. It’s such a positive place to work and they’re doing so much good. I love being a part of it! I’ve also had to draw a surprising amount of cartoon penises.

Q : You may have only played on two episodes but your guest performance was memorable. I know you can't talk much about it, but I assume your chances of returning on season 2 are pretty high, right?
DS : Well, thanks! I can’t really talk about it but I can make a bunch of stuff up. I’d love to see an arc in season 2 in which Cal and Lars opening rival restaurants across the street from one another. That’d be fun, right? Or maybe they find some sort of amulet that allows them to travel through time? I would watch Cal and Lars ollie (awesome skateboarder word for “jump”) over Lincoln during the Gettysburg Address.

Q : Can you describe a typical day on the Better Call Saul set?
DS : In the morning I’d go to my trailer, take off my Brooklyn hipster costume and put on my Cal costume. When I was done brag-texting (braxting?) people back home about how I had a trailer, I’d go to hair and make-up. Kat, Trish, Brian and Julie (the hair and make-up team) are so talented. I’m sure they got tired of me explaining how nervous I was but they listened and were very patient. I was covered in dirt and blood for a large part of those two episodes, so all of that needed to be added to the blood and dirt that is normally smeared on my face. Steve and I had stunt doubles, Cody and Thomas, who were such cool dudes. They both knew how to skateboard and Cody smashed that car windshield in the first episode. Pretty amazing to watch. So Cody and Thomas were given wigs and fake beards. It was very strange. There were two sets of “twins” walking around set, with bright red hair, beards and skateboards. It was also strange to see a guy dressed as me get hit by a car. I highly recommend it, if you can organize it. It’s very cathartic. The shoot days were kind of a blur, because I was a bubbling mixture of nervous and excited. One night, after shooting the “abuelita” scene, Raymond Cruz (who plays Tuco) took Steve and I out for steaks. He’s a wonderful man. After you get over the fear that he might reach over the table and kill you, he’s very easy to talk to and he’s full of great stories. I appreciate your generosity, Raymond!

Q : You've shared most of your scenes with Bob Odenkirk. What is he like on set?
DS : Steve and I are both textbook comedy nerds, so meeting and working with Bob was a big deal. It was a little nerve-wracking, meeting Bob, because I am sure he comes in contact with “my kind” every day. Someone who will tell him their favorite Mr. Show sketch and then exhaustingly explain to him why it is funny. It was a priority of mine to not annoy Bob. But he was such a warm person and he seemed to like to talk about comedy, so when we weren’t shooting we’d talk about SNL and joke around. I’m a fan of his other show, The Birthday Boys, and he’d show me new sketches from those guys. On our last day of shooting, he gave me a signed copy of the Mr. Show book. I can’t believe I got to work with him. It’s great when you meet one of your heroes and they embody everything you like about their work. He’s a smart, funny, extremely hard-working guy. Our first scene with him was his “Slipping’ Jimmy” monologue at the skate park. It was also the first day of shooting on the series, so no one had seen Bob become Saul in a while. While we were shooting, I forgot I was in a TV show because I’m a fucking pro and smiled like an idiot. Saul Goodman was talking to me. Working on that show was like living inside a hug. People are not supposed to be that nice. Everyone who works on it, the props department, hair and make-up, the cast, are so warm and loving. Everyone gave me the biggest benefit of the doubt and it made me want to push myself to do good work. I think that’s a huge part of why Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad are so successful. Everyone who works on those shows likes and trusts each other. It was my first big acting gig, and Vince Gilligan tells Bob Odenkirk to run me over with his car. It was a very good time.

Q : What other projects do you have in store?
DS : I’m in a comedy troupe (nerd word for “group of friends”) called Captain Hippo. We have a website, on the internet, that is fully check-out-able. We’re working on a couple of big projects and a few fun, small ones. I’ve also been doing some shows at UCB and around New York City. I’m sorry if all my answers were too long!

Follow Daniel Spenser on Twitter : @DanSpenser
Daniel Spenser's Website : http://www.danielspenser.com/

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Vince Gilligan Talks Better Call Saul Season 2, 'X-Files' Reboot & More!

2015-07-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

Via moviefone.com : Writer/producer Vince Gilligan has pulled off the seemingly impossible -- twice! First, he managed to craft a "Breaking Bad" finale that somehow left every member of the show's rabid fanbase completely satisfied. Then, he found an unorthodox way back into the world he created, scoring yet again with the prequel series "Better Call Saul." As awards and nominations for the latter series begin to rack up in the walk-up to the Emmys, Moviefone grabbed a quick check-in with Gilligan to talk about the success of "Better Call Saul," get a taste of his second season plans, hear his thoughts on the return of "The X-Files" (the series that gave him his big break), and his reaction to that other massive AMC series finale, "Mad Men."

Moviefone: Congratulations for all the nominations coming in for "Better Call Saul." What has it meant to you that the audience has embraced the show and how different its left-of-center take on the "Breaking Bad" world is?
Vince Gilligan: It's wonderful because we didn't know if it would succeed at all! We thought it might be something that people would say, "Ah, I've seen enough of this world." Maybe it's just me, but I always expect failure, not success -- so the fact that people seem to be embracing the show and liking it, and certainly Bob Odenkirk's work and Jonathan Banks's work, all the wonderful actors we have, I think, merits that. But I'm too close to it. I'm biased. But I'm so happy to hear the people are loving it. I couldn't be happier.

Can you put anything out into the universe about what you're thinking for the second season?
Well, it continues to be Jimmy's journey for Jimmy McGill to Saul Goodman. What to say about it? We have found Jimmy is just as interesting to us in the writers' room as Saul ever was. And so I'll say this: I'll be a little coy here, but we're in no particular hurry to get rid of Jimmy and go strictly to Saul. So maybe that's a little handout.

"The X-Files," your old home base, is coming back. Are you just like the rest of us, waiting to see what they do with the revival, or do you have an inside track?
I know nothing about what they're doing. I would love to be a part of it. I was very generously offered to be a part of it by my wonderful former employer, Chris Carter, and it broke my heart to say I wasn't able to do it because I'm so busy on "Better Call Saul." I really can't do more than one thing at once. I am very sorry I won't be a part of it, but you better believe I'll be watching it as a fan because I was a fan of the "X-Files" before I ever was a part of it! I was a huge fan. I watched it from the very first episode, in 1993. And I couldn't be happier that they're rebooting. I can't wait to see it.

As someone who played a huge part in one of the most acclaimed and universally loved series finales of all time, what did you think of the last episode of "Mad Men"? Did you watch it?
"Mad Men" was great! I definitely watched it. Matt Weiner just did a wonderful job. I love all those actors -- I know pretty much all of them. They're all great people. I know a lot of the crew on that show. And of course, I know Matt very well, and he really crushed it. I thought that ending was fantastic, going to the classic Coca Cola commercial that everybody knows and loves; I thought they really brought it. And it was a fitting and wonderful end to a history-making TV series.

EXCLUSIVE Q&A! Gennifer Hutchison Talks Better Call Saul, Working With Bryan Cranston & More!

2015-06-30T08:48:00.005-07:00

In this exclusive interview with Breaking Bad Greece, the one and only Gennifer Hutchison (writer on AMC's "Breaking Bad" & "Better Call Saul") who has written probably the most iconic line of Breaking Bad (that one) and many great episodes of both shows discusses Better Call Saul, what it's like working with Bryan Cranston, her reactions to internet criticism and much more!

Q : How did you come up with that bleak opening scene of BCS? Do you plan to continue doing that as season openers or at least on the upcoming seasons?
GH : I think Vince and Peter had the idea of the black-and-white teaser very early. I think they liked the idea that Saul really did end up in a Cinnabon after Breaking Bad. And I'm sure we'd love to do more of those teasers, but I can't really say if we will or not.

Q : BrB didn't have opening credits. How did you come up with the BCS opening credits for each episode? What did they represent? Maybe a subtle image of what is about to come? Or am i reading way too much into this?
GH : Vince and Peter worked really closely with one of our assistant editors, Curtis Thurber, to come up with that title sequence. I was not really a part of that whole process, but I do love them. I think they're kind of weird and disconcerting... which I think helps sell the offbeat tone of the show.

Q : Breaking Bad was a visually stunning show. The same applies to BCS too. One of the many reasons of the Breaking Bad's beauty was ABQ and the way it was shot. So, it's easy to assume that ABQ was deeply connected with it. Did you have any conversations about how to make ABQ look unique for BCS too?
GH : Thank you. Albuquerque is a great backdrop for both shows. The sky there is incredible, and we've been very lucky that we get to take full advantage of the city. Since it's the setting for the show, rather than just standing in for another city, we can really show Albuquerque as Albuquerque. There were definitely conversations about how to make BCS visually interesting but different than Breaking Bad. I know Vince and Peter and our Director of Photography, Arthur Albert came up with a look book that they gave our directors. It was not a rule book, but it was intended to be inspiration. They also talked about using more slow zooms than on BrBa and having the camera locked down as opposed to hand held, like on BrBa. Again, these weren't unbreakable rules, just ideas of how to distinguish the show from Breaking Bad.

Q : Vince Gilligan stayed away from Internet during his BrB days. But what about you? Do you take in mind (even a bit) critisicm when writing an episode, or you don't look at it at all?
GH : I am on the internet, but I try not to read too many negative reviews or comments. I've been lucky because most of what people are saying is very positive. But, as a writer, it can be really hard to hear negative criticism. Constructive criticism can be great, but sometimes people are just mean to be mean. Again, I haven't seen a lot of that, but I definitely don't go looking for it. We're people, and it's really hard when people seem to forget that and make their critiques personal. Luckily, as I said, our fans are wonderful and really respectful. The outpouring of love for the show, the fanart, etc. have been amazing! However, I'm pretty neurotic, so even if a review is 99% positive, I tend to only see that 1% of negativity. It's just part of being a writer, I think. As for whether or now I keep it in mind, that's harder to answer. I think we have to stay as true to our own voice as possible. Critiques can be helpful, but you don't want to lose your nerve as a writer. As much as you want everyone to love everything you're doing, it's impossible.

Q : One of the things i loved about s1 was the "Slippin' Jimmy" parts. Mel Rodriguez was such a great casting choice. I know that anything can happen in a TV show but with Marco dying in the finale it seems that this storyline has closed. But i am not ready to give up on them. Have you ever thought of doing mini-episodes (just like the Breaking Bad ones) with them as partners? It would be a little spin-off inside a spin-off, meta and a lot of fun at the same time.
GH : I'm not sure. I know we all loved Mel and thought he was great and would love to work with him again. As for minisodes, I think that comes down to budget and time!

Q : Vince Gilligan expressed his willingness for Walter White's appearance on the show. I know that you can't talk in depth about that. But, (i am surprised with myself by saying this) i don't think that's a good idea. I mean it's nice for Tuco or even Fransesca & Saul's 'A' team to come back, but is a whole different story bringing back Walter. Aren't you afraid that from the moment you do that BCS would be forever "damned" as Breaking Bad's sidekick and people won't recognize its importance?
GH : We're very cognizant of not making BCS into "Breaking Bad's Greatest Hits". If we bring a character back, we're trying to make sure it's very organic to the story. It has to make sense. Bringing Walt back would be tricky, so I think we would only do it if it felt right and enhanced the story. We're not trying to cram all of BrBa into BCS. We want BCS to stand on its own.

Q : Speaking of Bryan Cranston. His electrifying portrait of Walter White was (still is) unlike anything else on TV. Probably the best actor out there. He also seems so down to the earth. What was it like working with him?
GH : Bryan was awesome to work with. He's an amazing actor and a really great guy. He was always very friendly with the crew as well. I had a lot of fun working with him.

Q : I was recently watching season 1 of Twin Peaks and couldn't help but notice that despite its greatness, time had surpassed it. How challenging is it to try and make Better Call Saul timeless, given that is set on 2002?
GH : Interesting question. I think we try to keep any references in the show fairly timeless. We don't really spend a lot of time referring to the hot button issues of 2002. We're at an advantage because it's a period show so we know, in hindsight, what had staying power and what's going to feel really dated. We just try hard to make sure we don't have stuff that didn't exist in 2002. But we don't go out of our way to draw attention to the older cell phones or anything like that. The period is the backdrop for, not the point of the show.

Q: Vince Gilligan once said that he doesn't want BrB to be the peak of his career. What about you? Would you mind being remembered as the writer who has written probably the most iconic line of the show?
GH : I will always be grateful for Breaking Bad. It's the show that launched my career. And I love that so many people really love that line, and those episodes. If I never do anything else, that's not a bad thing to be remembered for. But of course I'd love to do more. I'd love to have my own show one day. As a writer, the biggest reward is having people love and connect with your work. I don't want that to end. It's something I'll always be striving for.

Q : The "rule" on the BrB writers' room was WWWD ("what walter would do"), because every action he made affected the other characters as well. Could you say the same thing about BCS too? Because not every action of Saul affects (for example) Mike.
GH : Well, the rule is basically that we want to stay in the character's head and make sure that everything he does makes sense given him. So you don't want to have Jimmy do something that he would never actually do. That's how we approached Walt and how we approach Jimmy/Saul as well as Mike, Kim, Chuck, Hamlin... We try to stay grounded in all our characters. How that affects the people around them is part of it for sure. But the most important thing is staying true to them and their journey.

Q : You had plenty of talks about what a Saul spin-off would have looked like. You know what i think it would be a cool idea? Turning BCS into a show such as Fargo & True Detective with each season focusing on a different timeline of Saul's life. Saul is such an intriguing character that he can supports on its own such a show, with Mike being the only recurring character for each season. As a writer, what is your opinion about it?
GH : That's a fun idea! I feel like you could do that with a lot of shows actually.

Q : I think that despite their differences Saul deeply respects Chuck and on some level Chuck does too. One of the last scenes of the finale also suggested that. My question is, are we going to see them as partners or adversaries on the upcoming season?
GH : I think, as brothers, there is a deep love between them. I don't think that goes away even when you are fighting or in opposition. I think there is always a push-pull between working together and butting heads when you're family. As for where it goes, I can't really say, but it is a relationship I find very interesting.

Q : To be honest I didn't expect Saul to have a love interest on BCS. (i hate that term but I don't know how else I can put it.) But Kim helped the show with her presence to bring different shades of Saul that we weren't aware of before. The more human ones I think. What is your take on her character?
GH : I love the character of Kim. Like Chuck, I think she helps ground Jimmy. When we met Saul on Breaking Bad, we never really saw that he had people he cared about. Being able to have Kim allows us to show what Jimmy cares about. He has something to lose, which is what makes a character interesting. If they have nothing to lose, they have nothing to strive for. Plus, Rhea is an amazing actress and great person!

Q : Better Call Saul is one the most original shows I have ever seen. I love the way it avoids clichés. Have you ever thought about changing a scene that fits story wise but had a predictable or cliché ending?
GH : We do try to surprise people and take stories in a direction that people may not be able to guess. So, yes, it is important to us to do things that are interesting and not as expected. This comes up all the time when we're breaking an episode.

Q : FX's Fargo was a show that tackled (on some level at least) some of the same issues of Breaking Bad. I am talking about turning a good man to "pure evil". What did you think of their approach?
GH : I am woefully behind on Fargo, so I can't really say. However, I do think that there are similarities in tone. That show is both funny and really dark, which is something I think BCS does as well. I like shows that are different like that.

Q : Breaking Bad had mediocre ratings during its first 4 seasons. Have you ever thought something like "damn, why aren’t more people tuning in, what are we doing wrong"? On the other hand BCS was a tremendous hit since its premiere! Do you find the irony in that too?
GH : You always want lots of people to watch and enjoy your show. I think we were always really grateful for the audience we had and for Sony and AMC believing in the show and keeping it on the air. And we're all very excited that so many people are tuning into BCS. I think, overall, we're just happy that anyone has found these shows and loves them!

Q : I know that since you break an episode, you each write on little cards and then you pinch it into a storyboard, and every writer has about 2 weeks to write a roughly 50 page script of the episode. What other secrets from the breaking and writing process can you share with us?
GH : I don't know if I have any secrets really. Everyone has a different process once they're on script. I tend to write a first draft as quickly as possible, even if it's terrible. Then I revise it until it's where I want it to be. I know some of the writers work scene by scene, making each one perfect before they move on to the next. Hmmm, what else? Vince has the best handwriting of all of us!

Q : What did you learn from the first season that would help you to make season 2 even better?
GH : We really figured out what the show was in Season 1. We learned how much we love Jimmy. And I think we learned how interesting his life can be pre-Saul. That's been very helpful for us as Season 2 goes on.

Q : BCS is set on 2002. How much time has passed in the 1st season? Do you have a particular number of months that you want to spend on each season or that depends wholly on the characters' journey?
GH : I don't recall exactly how long Season 1 covers, but it's less than a year. We never go into a season saying how long we want it to stretch chronologically. We just let the characters and story take us where they want to go.

Q : Did you watch the BrB scenes of Mike & Saul in order to make things as accurate as possible? (Few examples: the pimento scene & the Kevin Costner one)
GH : Yes, we often rewatch BrBa scenes to get context. Also, our writers' assistant Heather Marion and writers' PA Ariel Levine have made binders for us that have all of the information we know about Saul and Mike from Breaking Bad written down for us.

Q : I know that you are not allowed to say much about season 2, but can you at least give a little tease of what is about to come for Saul?
GH : I think people have an idea of where they think Jimmy is going next, but I think they'll be surprised by what happens in Season 2. That's about all I can say!

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Anna Gunn Starring in Female-Driven Wall Street Movie!

2015-06-29T10:18:00.001-07:00

Via Variety.com: “Breaking Bad” star Anna Gunn will topline “Equity,” Broad Street Pictures’ Wall Street drama. Touted as the first female-driven Wall Street film, “Equity” follows an investment banker who is threatened by a financial scandal and must untangle a web of corruption, forcing her to re-examine the rules of the cutthroat world she has always loved. Broad Street was founded last year by “Orange Is the New Black” star Alysia Reiner and “Backwards” actress Sarah Megan Thomas to produce films with strong female roles both in front and behind the camera. Meera Menon signed on earlier this year to direct “Equity.” Menon’s directorial debut, “Farah Goes Bang,” premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, where she was awarded the inaugural Nora Ephron Prize for a groundbreaking female filmmaker. “Broad Street Pictures is all about employing and empowering women in entertainment,” said Thomas and Reiner. “Anna is the perfect fit.” Gunn won best supporting actress Emmys in 2013 and 2014 for “Breaking Bad" She also starred in the Fox mini-series “Gracepoint.”

"Breaking Bad" TV Series PS4 Game On The Works?

2015-06-28T08:51:00.001-07:00

That would be cool! via designntrend.com: "Breaking Bad" might soon become a video game according to a new Sony trademark. While not much is known about the project, it's possible that Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston's popular characters might be featured in a PS4 title, mobile app or casino machine. The news comes to Design & Trend via a fresh Sony trademark filed at The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market database in Europe. The OHIM offers services similar to online rights providers in the U.S. As one can see by browsing to the page, Sony Pictures Television Inc. has copyrighted a product called "Breaking Bad" that features codes nine, 28 and 41. In summary, these qualifiers typically apply to a video game or gambling machine. Sony often uses these discreet terms to describe its PlayStation console titles. Beyond the basic description of a "Breaking Bad" gaming product, the trademark links back to Sony's U.S. headquarters and a law firm in Germany. All things considered, however, there are plenty of reasons why Sony might file a trademark in the name of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. Since Sony owns "Breaking Bad," a likely scenario is that the company wanted to trademark a game based on the series in case they ever decide to make one. A more exciting possibility is that a "Breaking Bad" game might actually be in development for any number of platforms from PS4 to mobile devices. At best, actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul could even reprise their iconic roles!

What would your dream "Breaking Bad" game be like, and who would develop it? Will Cranston and Paul reunite to recreate their legacy for a PS4 title? Tell us what you think!

Interview With Better Call Saul Writer Gennifer Hutchison - Questions Needed

2015-06-27T10:45:00.001-07:00

Hey guys! I have the pleasure to announce two things today! First and most importantly, i have the pleasure to announce that one of the most brilliant writers of the show, Gennifer Hutchison (who has written some of the most iconic lines of the show)has accept it my interview request! Feel free to send any questions, but i am "warning" you guys i already have too many questions for her so i would be picky about them! Secondly, from now on the blog will be fully bilingual! So spread the word guys and help me make this blog even better!

H Gennifer Hutchison (σεναριογράφος) θα δώσει συνέντευξη στο blog μας!

2015-06-27T08:51:00.002-07:00

Η μοναδική Gennifer Hutchison συμφώνησε να δώσει συνέντευξη στο blog μας! H Hutchison έχει γράψει μερικά από τα καλύτερα επεισόδια του Breaking Bad (μεταξύ άλλων και την ατάκα "I am the danger"), ενώ συμμετέχει ενεργά και στο Better Call Saul έχοντας γράψει 2 επεισόδια της σειράς. Περιμένω τις ερωτήσεις!

Ο Daniel Spenser (Cal Lindholm) θα δώσει συνέντευξη στο blog μας!

2015-06-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

Ο Daniel Spenser συμφώνησε να δώσει συνέντευξη στο blog μας! Ο Spenser υποδύθηκε έναν εκ των δύο "σκειτμπορντάδων" (αν υπάρχει τέτοιο πράγμα) στα πρώτα 2 επεισόδια του Better Call Saul! Όπως πάντα ρωτήστε ότι θέλετε στα σχόλια. Ερωτήσεις για τον ποιον από τους 2 αδερφούς υποδύεται, να αποφευχθούν :p