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Articles/interviews from Bradley's appearance at the A&E Upfronts in Mexico City, Mexico, for Damien's Latin America premiere in May.
Bradley was accompanied by show creator Glen Mazzara. 27-28 April 2016.
LATAN PREMIERE SUNDAY MAY 29 COL 20: 00hrs / VEN 21: 00hrs / ARG, CHI, MEX 22: 00hrs
PREMIERE BRAZIL: FRIDAY 27 MAY 22: 25hrs (source)
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TvconFabs Today in Mexico, Bradley James and Glen Mazzara Damien on A&E presented the series. In Mexico was premiered on 15 may at 22:00 p.m. by A&E Latinoamérica.
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mnientretenimiento Damien arrives to Mexico by A & E (Original Spanish article).
[English Translation (via Google)]This series THE WALKING DEAD producers and the continuation of the classic thriller "The Omen", where the character Damien will face his destiny to become the Antichrist.
LATAM PREMIERE SUNDAY MAY 29
COL 20: 00hrs / VEN 21: 00hrs / ARG, CHI, MEX 22: 00hrs
PREMIERE BRAZIL: FRIDAY 27 MAY 22: 25hrs
First episode without commercial breaks
The expected release of the thriller series and DAMIEN action will onSunday May 29, which follows the adult life of Damien Thorn (Bradley James), the mysterious child of the legendary 1976 film The Omen (The Omen), which has crecidoinconsciente of satanic forces that rodean.Atormentado by his past, Damien must now come to terms with his true destiny: face that he is the Antichrist, the man most feared by the human race at all times.
The saga begins when Damien a declared war photographer, returns to his home in New York after experiencing a traumatic event during a mission in Syria. Strange events and memories haunt him and thus he is forced to confront his true identity.
Created by executive producer of The Walking Dead, Glen Mazzara, DAMIEN has the starring Bradley James (Homeland, Merlin), who plays Damien and Oscar nominee Barbara Hershey (Once Upon a Time, Black Swan) who plays Ann Rutledge, the most powerful woman in the world, not only because it leads a global conglomerate, but because it has been assigned the task of ensuring that Damien Thorn fulfill his destiny as the Antichrist. Omid Abtahi also cuentacon (Better Call Saul), who stars Amani Golkar, a translator close friend of Damien whose true loyalty will be tested when you realize who your true companion; Megalyn Echikunwoke (House of Lies, Spyder Games) will be Simone Baptiste, a woman who grew up in the shadow of her sister ycuya consecrated life becomes a mess when a tragedy strikes unexpectedly; and David Meunier (Justified), who plays Detective James Shay, a veteran and cynical cop who is investigating the strange circumstances surrounding cast of DAMIEN Damien.El also has special units of Scott Wilson (The Waking Dead) and Robin Weigert (Sons of Anarchy).
DAMIEN is based on The Omen (The Omen), a 1976 film in which a pair of US diplomats in London adopts a boy who, throughout history, turns out to be the Antichrist. However, the series of Glen Mazzara is a direct sequel to the original 1976 film.
Mazzara, screenwriter and co-executive producer of The Walking Dead and now DAMIEN comments on production, "ignore the next two films and the remake. In the original film, directed by Richard Donnder, Gregory Peck and Lee Remick were his parents; and the series, too. We modified a little timeline for Damien was thirty, without saying what happened particular year history. "
"The premise of the series is that Damien is the Antichrist. Christ he was baptized at thirty and it seemed a good age to start with the dark version. When the study called me, they had the idea of the series. I wrote the script and not only developed the first season, but also the entire journey of the character, in my ideal are five or six seasons, "said the creator.
"The burden that Damien has to endure is significantly larger than any other. I would not say that the manifestation of evil is in black and white. Their fate seems to be predestined "sums Bradley James about his character.
DAMIEN was produced by 21th Century Fox Television Studios for A & E Networks. Glen Mazzara is the writer and executive producer through 22 Strong Productions. Ross Fineman, who developed the project with Mazzara, is executive produced by Fineman Entertainment. Pancho Mansfield also serves as executive producer. The Golden Globe nominee and BAFTA director Shekhar Kapur, directed and produced the first episode.
#Episodios In Premiere
Sunday, May 29
No. 1 THE BEAST RISING (THE BEAST RISES)
The saga begins when Damien, an acclaimed war photographer, returns to his home in New York after experiencing a traumatic event during an assignment in Syria. Strange occurrences and memories haunt him and he must confront his true identity. This episode is directed and produced by Shekhar Kapur Golden Globe nominee and BAFTA award.
Sunday, June 5
# 2 SECOND DEATH (SECOND DEATH)
Damien's secret comes to light, he became the target of several conspiracies. The detective Shay interrogva Damien, but Ann Rutledge, a mysterious benefactor, intercedes.
Sunday, June 12
# 3 THE LIBERATOR (THE deliverer)
Damien see John Lyons, an old friend, about the intentions of Rutledge, while Simone goes to the church for answers. Shay face to face faced with an unexpected visitor. After a mysterious death, Damien Rutledge confidence is gained.
#Sobre Creator and executive producer
Glen Mazzara
Glen Mazzara is the co-creator and executive producer of the series Damien, based on the classic 1976 horror film, The Omen (The Omen) .Mazzara was executive producer of the AMC series The Walking Deadde; which he earned him two Saturn awards and was ranked as one of the top ten television programs AFI in 2012. He was awarded the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Performance in 2013 in a script. He also received a Peabody Award for his work as a writer on The Shield, Golden Globe winner and was also produced series. In addition, he carried out the second season of the drama médicoHawthorney worked as a writer for the NBC series Life. He created Crash, the first scripted drama series Starz.Mazzara wrote in The Overlook Hotel, a prequel to the classic Stanley Kubrick film The Shining (The Sinning).
Mazzara is a frequent speaker at the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW), the Writers Guild Foundation, the Training Program Creators WGAW and Television Writers Project WGAW. He is also a member of the Board of the Humanitas Prize. Mazzara is co-chair of the Advisory Group Diversity WGAW has been working to improve employment opportunities for television writers from diverse backgrounds. He has given lectures and seminars at universities in the United States. It is honorable member of the Wasserman Center for Career Development Network of Mentors at the University of New York. He also served as a creative consultant for the Sundance Institute in 2015 Episodic Story Lab.
BRADLEY JAMES
Bradley James was born in Exter, England. His family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, when he was nine years old and then moved again aInglaterra while he was in high school. James came to fame playing King Arthur in the movie Merlin, the success of the BBC series and SyFy. Also you can see in the first season of the series iZombie Rob Thomas, where he earned a recurring role. Bradley studied at the Drama Centre in London and, after graduating, won roles in TV movie BBC Dis / conected and the detective drama Lewis, where he made his first television appearance. His great detachment as an actor was to be cast as the Prince Arthur, who later became the legendary King Arthur, Merlin. The series has had consistent success abroad and in the United States. In 2014, Bradley won an Emmy as guest actor in Homeland. And in 2015, he landed the lead role for Damien series of A & E.James a football fan when he was a child and had the ambition to be a footballer or actor. Although he chose to be an actor, every year participates in charity sporting events.
BARBARA HERSHEY
Barbara Hershey winning actress has shown her talent in some of the most famous Hollywood films, television movies, miniseries and television series. Hershey, who won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Special A Killing in a Small Town, also won several awards as Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance enVidas Distantes (Shy People) and a World Apart, as well as an Academy Award nomination for Portrait of a Lady (the Portrait of a Lady) and a BAFTA nomination for Black Swan (Black Swan).
Hershey is native to Hollywood and made his film debut with There's a Man in Bed Mom (With Six You Get Eggroll). 80s catapulted Hershey's film career becoming well known. She starred in The Stunt Man (The Stunt Man) with Peter O'Toole; The Right Stuff (The Right Stuff) with Ed Harris, Sam Shepard and Scott Glenn; The Best (The Natural) with Robert Redford and Robert Duvall; Hannah and Her Sisters (Hannah and Her Sisters) with Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest and Michael Caine; Hoosiers: More than idols (Hoosiers) with Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper; Two Sinvergüenzas in Cadillac (Tin Men) with Richard Dreyfuss and Danny DeVito; Distant Lives (Shy People) with Jill Clayburgh; The Last Temptation of Christ (The Last Temptation of Christ) with Willem Dafoe and Harvey Keitel; Eternally Friends (Beaches) with Bette Midler and John Heard; and A World Apart with Tim Roth.
Hershey triumphantly returned to television in 1990 with its award-winning participation as Candy Morrison in A Killing in a Small Town with Brian Dennehy and Hal Holbrook. She continued her successful television series with his performance as Clara Allen in the miniseries Return to Lonesome Dove with Jon Voight and Louis Gossett, Jr. and his role as the French Alberghetti in Chicago Hope Dr. David E. Kelly's on BBC.
During the same period, Hershey remained active in several films. She was nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe for her performance in Portrait of a Lady (The Portrait) with Nicole Kidman and John Malkovich. He also starred in A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries) and Lantana awarded the acclaimed Australian director Ray Lawrence.En 2007, Hershey participated in The Bird Can not Fly and Love Comes Lately, both released for criticism in San Sebastian festival and the Toronto film festival.
Hershey then returned to television to participate with Shirley MacLaine in Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning. Representing a higher Anne Shirley, she received a Gemini Award for Best Presentation by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Program or Miniseries. In December 2009, David Suchet participójunto Hershey's iconic Caroline Hubbard in the new adaptation of Agatha Murder on the Orient Chrisite Express.En 2011, he co-starred with Natalie Portman Oscar nominated film Black Swan (Black Swan) .In 2012, to Hershey it was seen in Left to Die, a television event for Lifetime directed by Leon Ichaso, where he starred as Sandra Chase, an innocent woman who was imprisoned in Ecuador after being arrested for drug trafficking. In addition, Heshey plays Cora Mills / Queen of Hearts, in Once Upon a Time.
Megalyn E.K.
Megalyn grew up on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. After being discovered in a theater camp at age 15, she and her family moved to Los Angeles where he was elected to his first film. Megalyn is half Nigerian and last name, Echikunwoke, means "leader of men". Among his numerous roles in film and television, Megalyn recently participated with Don Cehadle House of Lies, and was also part of the cast of The Following. She is also known for playing Nicole Palmer in season 24, Angie Barnett in the seventh season of That '70s Show and Isabelle Tyler in The 4400. His recent film credits include Die Hard: A good day to die (A Good Day to Die Hard) with Bruce Willis and the film who Do you Love, in which he intepretó a heroin addict. Megalyn currently stars opposite Bradley James the Damien series. She is also the main voice in the Vixen series. Among his passions, Megalyn spends his time as an international activist on education and gender equality organizations around the world. Megalyn is a trained singer and dancer. He resides in Los Angeles.
OMID ABTAHI
Omid Abtahi was born in Tehran, Iran. He lived there until five years before moving with his family to Paris, France. They lived in France for a year before moving to the United States where they settled in Irvine, California. It omidcomenzó his career working as a regular series in Over There.Su list of television credits include regular and grew to starring roles in the series Damien and Those Who Kill, Sleeper Cell, Emmy winner Homeland, Legends, Last Resort award and 24. Omid adventure in the world of cinema is equally impressive. He appeared in the fourth part of The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games), directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Jennifer Lawrence. He also had notable appearances in films like Argo (2012), Brothers (2010) and The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009)
DAVID MEUNIER
David Meunier gave life to some of the most memorable and controversial characters that the audience loved and hatred in recent years. Born and raised in Oregon, Meunier left home shortly after graduating from high school. He thought he would study graphic design at university but, however, spent seven years attending four different schools in Santa Barbara, California and France, where he won awards in French and literature of dramatic art. It was during this time that he began to roll in acting and chose perfect their art through theater. After participating in several stage productions in California and around Meunier he moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to begin his career in film and television. His big break was his participation in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End), which led him to meet the producers of the CBS series Jericho.Aunque was short-lived, played Meunier Russel the main role for two seasons. Since then, she appeared in a lot of films and television productions that kept him busy and in demand in the last decade. Through a multitude of roles, Meunier could prove himself to be like a chameleon on both screens, the largest and the girl. He played Slavi, the Russian mafia boss in the film with Denzel Washington The Protector (The Equalizer). He participated for five seasons in Justified, FX, where he played Johnny Crowder and was also part of the cast of Revolution J.J.Abrams and Aquarius, where he played Kovic Roy, leader of a biker gang in Los Angeles. Currently, Meunier lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Faline England and labradane black dog named Lucy.
SCOTT WILSON
Scott's career took off when discovered by director Norman Jewison, who gave him a murder suspect role in the film In the Heat of the Night in 1967 starring Sidney Poitier and Oscar winner Rod Steiger. Wilson immediately landed the role of murderer Richard Hickock in raw and disturbing film Cold Blood, which was a successful adaptation of the docu-novel by Truman Capote. Scott and Robert Blake were co-stars in the film and interpreted some former convicts who were eventually executed for the brutal slaughter of a family of farmers in Kansas. This film was hailed by critics giving high visibility to both.
The television also showed controlled, dark and wide range of Scott intensity. In his later years, he guest starred in popular dramas such as The X-Files and The Twilight Zone. He also won the recurring role mobster dad and unscrupulous Marg Helgenberger CSI.
In television films, Scott has had different roles, from being the father of Elvis in Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story (1993) to the governor of Wyoming in The Jack Bull (1999). He has also appeared in several films aimed at family like Shiloh in 1996 and its sequel in 2006, Saving Shiloh. Scott has performed with Vince Vaughn in Clay Pigeons (1998) and Ryan Phillippe in The Way of the Gun (2000). He also represented a murder victim in Monster (2003). Other important roles on the big screen include a lead role in Do not Let Go (2002) and the role of patriarch in the film Junebug (2005).
Scott, wearing a beard completely gray ponytail and has gained much recognition representing the graying Hershel Greene, owner of the farm in the mega-series The Walking Dead.
Barrio: Glen Mazzara CDMX presents his new "Damien" series (Original Spanish article).
[English Translation (via Google)]Glen Mazzara CDMX presents its new "Damien" series
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Mexico City, April 27, 2016.
The famous producer of the series "Walking Dead", Glen Mazzara, is in Mexico to present its new series entitled "Damien," which is based on the famous film "The Omen" (1976), where a marriage of American diplomats lose their first child and decides to adopt a young man who turns out to be the Antichrist.
"It is not an adaptation or a remake is a continuation of the original story and to be so strong then we must honor and respect including original segments creating a new contemporary history," explained the director during a conference at a local hotel Mexico City.
"Damien" is the story of an adopted child who grows up to become a professional photographer correspondent of war and 30 years (which coincides with the baptism Christ) begins to experience particular situations and come across people who take to realize who he really is.
"Speaking of this character, I would say that everything is not black and white or a manifestation of evil, but luggage Damien is heavier than the other, the way it seems that is already plotting to become an evil being," said British actor Bradley James, who was also present during the presentation of this series he stars.
Production also involved the Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Hershey ( "Portrait of a Lady"), who plays Ann Rutledge, a powerful woman who runs a global conglomerate and who is responsible for Damien fulfill its destiny as the Antichrist.
The series, consisting of 10 chapters, opens on Sunday May 29th through Channel A & E in Latin America.
If you like suspense and terror, watch the official trailer of the series in this video.
Glen Mazzara presenta en CDMX su nueva serie “Damien”
siete24.mx A& E is betting on 'Damien' (Original Spanish article)
[English Translation via Google]Mexico City. - The continuation of the classic thriller The Omen has come to channel A & E through a new series called Damien, where the main character will have to face their inevitable fate that will become the Antichrist.
Starring Bradley James, Damien Thorn, a photographer acclaimed war returns home in New York after traveling to Syria and meet a woman, who had always been present in her life without him knowing it and that would change his destiny.
Bradley James plays Damien. Photo: Clasos.
Bradley James plays Damien. Photo: Clasos.
From that traumatic event suffered with her, the character will experience strange events that did not stop tormenting and they will know their true identity.
"Damien is an unfortunate and unlucky soul. It is a character filled with darkness, and although flees from her 30 years, and rediscovers a hard time trying to escape the darkness that haunts him. Somehow, Damien is one of us, "he said at a press conference the protagonist of the series James Bradley.
Scene "Damien". Photo: Clasos.
Scene "Damien". Photo: Clasos.
The producer of The Walking Dead and Damien, Glen Mazzara said wanted Damien was a real character, a photographer and a character who identify with the emotions of the people he photographed, without losing sight of the problems that exist in the today and emotions that a person of his age have.
Glen Mazzara, producer of "The Walking Dead" and "Damien". Photo: Clasos.
Glen Mazzara, producer of "The Walking Dead" and "Damien". Photo: Clasos.
The dark version of Damien begin by age 30, age at which Christ was baptized and date when you discover that tattooed on your body brings the number of the Beast.
Damien will premiere on Sunday May 29 at 22:00 hours on Channel A & E.
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Bradley James plays Damien. Photo: Clasos.
Produ: Glen Mazzara of Damien: We bring the sequel to The Omen designed with a contemporary story in new audiences (Original article in Spanish)
[English translation (via Google)]Producer Glen Mazzara of Damien number of A & E: We bring the sequel to The Omen designed with a contemporary story in new audiences
Mexico City received the actor Bradley James and producer Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead), from the series of suspense and Damien (10x60 '), which opens on Sunday 29 at 10pm on A & E action.
"This story is not a remake or an adaptation of the film The Omen 1976 is the sequel to the original and that is something very strong must honor and respect, but without getting caught in it, include original segments creating a new story , more contemporary. We must make the audience understand who is Damien, and I think they appreciate the new drama "said Mazzara.
The producer added that when creating this story were taken into account the demands of the public, because "we have increasingly sophisticated audiences and here will be rewarded with an answer to all your questions and the development of the characters" .
Meanwhile, the protagonist assured that this character is a manifestation of evil, "where your luggage is heavier than others. His path seems that is already plotting to become a miracle. We are in a golden age of TV and this character seeks to reflect that human part with many layers to his personality. "
A Bradley James, joined in the performance Megalyn Echikunwoke, Barbara Hershey and David Meunier. It was produced by 21th Century Fox Television Studios for A & E Networks
Circulorojomx: British actor stars in "Damien", a series that will air on A & E. (Original article in Spanish).
[English translation (via Google)]British actor stars in "Damien", a series that will air on A & E.
In Mexico, actor Bradley James, star of the "Damien" series, confesses that what he liked most here was the encounter with our history and that was possible when he climbed the pyramids of Teotihuacan accompanied by his producer Glen Mazzara.
"I've been a couple of days in Mexico and I've enjoyed after several failed attempts to reach this country. I tried to get to Cancun and never did and now I'm here, my mind exploded and could not believe things as he saw.
"I'm a fan of history and have been able to visit and climb a pyramid, which I can not pronounce the name was 'my love', the mind was opened to me because I never imagined being in front of such a place and such dimensions so gigantic "said the Briton.
He said that during this visit he met two things: the story is in every corner of Mexico and "quality people and so cute that has shown me much love since I arrived."
Bradley, who at the time played King Arthur in "Merlin" series, footballer confessed to the bone and that was his only contact with Mexico.
"The only experience I had before Mexico was that every time I saw a football World Cup or traditional party, saw Javier 'Chicharito'. Now I know Mexico, holds a very special place in me, although I do not speak Spanish; please not the English judge us for being so lazy to learn another language, but after this visit something happened and soon give you a surprise, "he said.
Bradley and Glen are in Mexico promoting the release of "Damien," a series that will premiere in Latin America and is based on the movie "The Omen," 1976, directed by Richard Donner.
This series shows the life of a photographer of 30 years (Damien Thorn) which portrays the pain and horror of war. In these scenarios tragedy it is rediscovers not only with their terrible memories of his childhood, but his destiny: he is the antichrist.
In "Damien" the award-winning actress Barbara Hersley, who won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Actress in "A Killing in a Small Town" series involved.
Glen Mazzara, screenwriter of the hit series "The Walking Dead", said each episode of "Damien" answers to the questions of viewers from below "Prophecy", where the character Damien will face his destiny to become the Antichrist.
"Each episode will be better than another and will please fans of history itself; each chapter is connected in a magical and different way; no horror, no suspense in each episode and the unexpected is expected. The most important thing is not just expect the unexpected, but makes it credible in every scene, makes it real, "said the producer.
The series, which on Sunday May 15 premieres at 22:00 pm by A & E, is a production of Fox 21 described as a sequel to the 1976 horror classic; You will have four chapters to make a total of 10 hours and the cast also integrate Omid Abtahi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, David Meunier and Scott Wilson.
Estonenlinea: 'Damien' arrives in Mexico, Bradley James stars in the series Antichrist (Original article in Spanish)
[English translation (via Google)]Damien 'arrives in Mexico, Bradley James stars in the series Antichrist
IN our country is Glen Mazzara, screenwriter and producer, as well as British actor Bradley James, who in the morning yesterday launched the series of 10 episodes "Damien" which format film and the horror genre in its best, it focuses on the Antichrist who at the age of 30 years seeking his identity that debuts on the small screen next Sunday 29 pay channel a & E.
After appreciating just over 30 minutes from the first ten chapters of this history of prophetic and apocalyptic fiction, Bradley James defined "Damien" as the dark side of each person, that personify, "I took my perverse imagination as I argued my mother".
Flanked by César Sabroso and executive Miguel Brailovsky, he delved Bradley on a definition of characterization that gives life in every episode:
'' Damien 'is a person with very little luck or bad luck. He is a man of much darkness, who despite trying to avoid it, at 30 years rediscovers and has a hard time trying to escape the darkness that haunts him. 'Damien' is the darkness of each of us. "
In the intervention of Glen Mazzara, causing the worldwide success of "The Walking Dead," he said after creation of the undead:
"The television audience is demanding, that's my experience after 'The Walking Dead' is now better develop such a sophisticated product with actors, production people as the script. The important thing is to give life to complex characters with errors, which is what you want the audience leaving aside the 'perfect', because people want to identify with them because they are a reflection of each viewer. "
And Mazzara elaborated on the making of the film production of "Damien"
"Characters with character are of great importance to emotionally connect with the audience that it wants to mourn, suffer and rejoice and to death; so the film plane is of great importance and to achieve the goal we must take time. So what is acting as photography go hand in hand as done in 'The Walking Dead'. "
They also spoke that unlike the original story of the 70s, which focused more on the political environment and conspiracy, "in 'Damien' of 2016 for television, sought to 'Damien' were a war photographer, although their parents who adopted diplomats were engaged in politics, he could identify with the emotions of people in war, which is a current topic with great emotions in the lives of people ".
In the absence of Barbra Hershey, Hollywood actress involved in "Damien", they trusted that their participation was of great value, and a very simple man, friendly, whom he could work quietly and with great professionalism.
Notimex: "Damien", an unexpected drama that honors the story of "The Omen" (Original article in Spanish).
[English translation (via Google)]"Damien", an unexpected drama that honors the story of "The Omen"
* The number of A & E will meet the demands of the public, said its creator Glen Mazzara
Mexico, Apr 27 (Notimex) .- On May 29 "Damien," one of the strongest bets of A & E, with a new story that honors the characters and the context of the original film "The Omen" to be released 1976.
"It has many challenges because it was not a remake, a sequel and we wanted to honor the original film but without getting caught in it, what we did was use the clips from the original film to propose a story that continues with memories that come to light and once that is done you have to make your own history, honoring the characters, to make the audience understand who is 'Damien' and I think they appreciate the new drama, "said the creator Glen Mazzara.
Tape that told the journey of a couple who decides to adopt a child ( 'Damien') turns out to be the Antichrist, now this character is taken as principal to know his inner struggle just turned 30 years old and now as a war photographer.
"I wanted to develop a character who had a complicated journey and I think it is always the aspect that is learning who he is and denies it is in a process and always describe the series as the search for a man of God who takes him to the devil; it is an instrument of God and the devil making it very complicated, "he said at a press conference the writer who has been part of projects like" the walking dead ".
This series, which will reach throughout Latin America, is starring Bradley James, who plays "Damien Thorn" and who claimed that emotion is a fundamental part of this first season of 10 episodes.
"It aims for the unexpected, wanted a show where you could not anticipate anything and always emotion maintained; know who is 'Damien' but also forget about it and let go," said the actor, who noted that this new issue explores human realities at a time of great competition on television.
"I We have sophisticated audiences who have seen many things and who demand quality and strong characters, we are in a golden age of television and with this character seeks to reflect that human part with many layers to his personality. It is looking for that creative imagination "said James.
In the same vein, Glen Mazzara said took into account that public demand for this new version in which "the audience will be rewarded by having answers to all your questions and the development of all the characters."
This series has not yet confirmed a second season, features performances of actors like Megalyn Echikunwoke, Barbara Hershey and David Meunier, and was produced by 21th Century Fox Television Studios for A & E Networks.
The conference was also attended by Miguel Brailovsky, senior vice president and general manager of History, H2 and A & E Latin America, and Cesar Sabroso, senior vice president of Marketing for A & E Networks, who spoke of the potential and growth of the channel.
"In A & E stories are human, intense, and the bad guys are so bad, nor good as good and a key part of this channel is that it does not fit into the categories of television but that is very good and we have experienced unprecedented growth "said Miguel Brailovsky.
Publimetro: Glen Mazzara presents "Damien," his new series (Original article in Spanish).
[English translation (via Google)]The famous Walking Dead producer of the series, Glen Mazzara, is in Mexico to present its new series entitled "Damien". Based on the famous film "The Omen" in 1976, a marriage of American diplomats lost their first child and decides to adopt in London a young man who turns out to be the Antichrist, production has all the ingredients of suspense and action that the public He loves.
"It is not an adaptation or a remake is a continuation of the original story and to be so strong then we must honor and respect including original segments creating a new contemporary history," explained the director during a conference at a local hotel Mexico City.
"Damien" is the story of an adopted child who grows up to become a professional photographer correspondent of war and 30 years (which coincides with the baptism Christ) begins to experience situations and come across people who take to realize who it really is.
"Speaking of this character, I would say that everything is not black and white or a manifestation of evil, but luggage Damien is heavier than the other, the way it seems that is already plotting to become an evil being," said British actor Bradley James, who was also present during the presentation of the series he stars in this occasion.
També involved in producing the Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Hershey (Portrait of a Lady), who plays Ann Rutledge, a powerful woman who runs a global conglomerate and who is responsible for that "Damien" fulfill his destiny as the Antichrist.
The series consists of 10 chapters opens on Sunday May 29th through Channel A & E in Latin America.
Agenda TV: Damien - just disturbing (Original article in Spanish)
[English translation (via Google)]If you ask me to define in one word the new series of A & E, Damien, it would be "disturbing". From the first scene grabs you with images of a war where everything is chaos, gunshots, people fleeing and suddenly, an old woman, which you cringe to see her just lets out a phrase in Latin, eyes, gloomy music and Bradley James (skin Damien Thor) embarrassed by not knowing what happens.
Stay engaged and have only spent a few minutes. Merit of production that leads Glen Mazzara, what ?, who is none other than the creator of The Walking Dead zombies that have created such a furor in the world.
His great imagination came the story of Damien, we can see from May 29, and is not a remake of the famous film The Omen -cuarentones not do well know what am talking about 1976 film is a sequel .
And this is the first interesting point of the series, which continues the story that made us tremble. He will tell us what happened to that child grew, continued his life and now?
Glen Mazzara creator, producer and writer of hit series like The Walking Dead, said during the press conference that the series was presented to the media on the continent, who wanted Damien was a real character, a photographer and a character to be identified with emotions, without losing sight of the problems that exist today and emotions that a person of his age have.
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Just that is Damien, a drama composed of tragic stories that each character must fulfill his destiny but mainly Damien Thor, the protagonist, who must face their inevitable fate: to become the Antichrist, and more to fight may not run of the.
"Damien is an unfortunate and unlucky soul. It is a character filled with darkness, and although flees from her 30 years, and rediscovers a hard time trying to escape the darkness that haunts him. Somehow, Damien is one of us, "said Bradley James, who was also present at the press conference.
DAMIEN CONFERENCE
Miguel Brailovsky, senior vice president and general manager of History, H2 and A & E Latin America, who also spoke to the media, said "A & E series and movies have programming that do not fit into traditional categories. It is a high quality viewing destination, where it is difficult to find stories rose, there are human, intense stories, where they neither the good are as good or bad are so bad. "
One of the best choices for this season because consumers of TV among whom I include myself are in search of programs, series, show, that go beyond the traditional.
As mentioned, the series is not a remake of The Omen, icon film movie thriller that we saw for years, whose plot had to do with a marriage diplomat that losing her baby at birth decides to adopt a small It turns out to be the Antichrist.
The evils committed that child will stay short with which he made in the series. Now, Damien and grew, is 30 years old -age which coincides with the age of the baptism of Jesus Christ - and unaware of their identity is in Syria as a war correspondent, and this is where begins to run into characters that will help you discover their real condition. The series is about to face that fate or not has to do with his life.
Pablo Hiriart: "Damien", an unexpected drama that honors the story of "The Omen" (Original article in Spanish).
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"Damien", an unexpected drama that honors the story of "The Omen" The number of A & E will meet the demands of the public, said its creator Glen Mazzara; It will be released next May 29
On 29 May, "Damien," one of the strongest bets of A & E, with a new story that honors the characters and the context of the original film "The Omen" 1976 will be released.
"It has many challenges because it was not a remake, a sequel and we wanted to honor the original film but without getting caught in it, what we did was use the clips from the original film to propose a story that continues with memories that come to light and once that is done you have to make your own history, honoring the characters, to make the audience understand who is 'Damien' and I think they appreciate the new drama, "said the creator Glen Mazzara.
Tape that told the journey of a couple who decides to adopt a child ( 'Damien') turns out to be the Antichrist, now this character is taken as principal to know his inner struggle just turned 30 years old and now as a war photographer.
"I wanted to develop a character who had a complicated journey and I think it is always the aspect that is learning who he is and denies it; It is always a process and describe the series as the search for a man of God who takes him to the devil; it is an instrument of God and the devil making it very complicated, "he said at a press conference the writer who has been part of projects like" The walking dead ".
This series, which will reach throughout Latin America, is starring Bradley James, who plays "Damien Thorn" and who claimed that
emotion is a fundamental part of this first season of 10 episodes.
"It is committed to the unexpected, we wanted a show in which he could not anticipate anything and always keep emotion; know who 'Damien' but also forget about it and let go, "said the actor, who noted that this new issue explores human realities at a time of great competition on television.
"We have sophisticated audiences who have seen many things and who demand quality and strong characters, we are in a golden age of television and with this character seeks to reflect that human part with many layers to his personality. Is looking for that creative imagination, "said James.
In the same vein, Glen Mazzara said took into account that public demand for this new version in which "the audience will be rewarded by having answers to all your questions and the development of all the characters."
This series has not yet confirmed a second season, features performances of actors like Megalyn Echikunwoke, Barbara Hershey and David Meunier, and was produced by 21th Century Fox Television Studios for A & E Networks.
The conference was also attended by Miguel Brailovsky, senior vice president and general manager of History, H2 and A & E Latin America, and Cesar Sabroso, senior vice president of Marketing for A & E Networks, who spoke of the potential and growth of the channel.
"In A & E stories are human, intense, and the bad guys are so bad, nor good as good and a key part of this channel is that it does not fit into the categories of television but that is very good and we have experienced unprecedented growth "said Miguel Brailovsky.
To Do TV News: A & E Networks ambitious series brings to the region
[English translation (via Google)]A & E Networks LatAm presented in Mexico two original ambitious productions: The last kingdom for History and Damien for A & E. All the details.
By Enrique de la Rosa, from Mexico City
The latter were hectic days for A & E Networks Latin America in Mexico, which occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday its ambitious new bets fiction: The last realm and Damien.
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THE TIME OF THE ANTICHRIST
On Wednesday morning, meanwhile, and also at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City, A & E Networks Latin America presented its other major release this year, the highly anticipated Damien series, which will be the signal A & E.
From the producers of The Walking Dead's classic thriller sequel arrives Prophecy, where the main character will face his destiny to become the Antichrist.
The series follows the life of Damien Thorn adult, the mysterious child of the legendary 1976 film, The Omen (The Omen), who has grown up unaware of the satanic forces surrounding it. Tormented by his past, you must come to terms with his true destiny: face that he is the Antichrist, the most feared by the human race in all weathers man.
Bradley James, star of the series, and Glen Mazzara, co-creator and executive producer Damien, ttvmedianews reported the details of the saga and the premiere planned for May 29 at 22 am for channel A & E
"The saga begins when Damien a declared war photographer, returns to his home in New York after experiencing a traumatic event during a mission in Syria. Strange events and memories haunt him and thus he is forced to confront his true identity "said Bradley.
Damien has the starring Bradley James (Homeland, Merlin), who plays Damien and Oscar nominee Barbara Hershey (Once Upon a Time, Black Swan) who plays Ann Rutledge, the most powerful woman in the world, not only because it directs a global conglomerate, but because it has been assigned the task of ensuring that Damien Thorn fulfill his destiny as the Antichrist.
The series is based on The Omen (The Omen), a 1976 film in which a pair of US diplomats in London adopts a boy who, throughout history, turns out to be the Antichrist. Glen Mazzara series is a direct sequel to the original 1976 film.
"The premise of the series is that Damien is the Antichrist. Christ he was baptized at thirty and it seemed a good age to start with the dark version. When the study called me, they had the idea of the series. I wrote the script and not only developed the first season, but also the entire journey of the character, in my ideal are five or six seasons, "said the creator.
Damien was produced by 21th Century Fox Television Studios for A & E Networks. Mazzara is the writer and executive producer through 22 Strong Productions. Ross Fineman, who developed the project with Mazzara, is executive produced by Fineman Entertainment. Pancho Mansfield also serves as executive producer. The Golden Globe nominee and BAFTA director Shekhar Kapur, directed and produced the first episode.
In the US the series premiered on A & E on 7 March.
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ELUniversal: The history of the antichrist. (Original article in Spanish)