On January 18, 2004, Showtime made history with “The L Word”: a spaghetti-strapped melodrama about twiggy lesbians living against a golden-filtered backdrop of mid-aughts Los Angeles.
The stroke of entertainment genius from creator/executive producer Ilene Chaiken premiered that Sunday night in two parts, introducing a revolutionary cast of LGBTQ characters who would change the face and ritual of lesbian pop culture forever. From the moment Jenny (Mia Kirshner) laid eyes on Marina (Karina Lombard)…even before Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina (Laurel Holloman) tried to steal that dude’s sperm…or Shane (Katherine Moennig) showed up wearing that leather vest….countless TV-loving shes, theys, and gays saw themselves reflected in a fizzy fictional universe that was finally, mercifully grounded in a semi-authentic lesbian reality.
Fast forward to 2019; the reboot happened. Showtime’s “The L Word: Generation Q” served as both a revamp of the initial concept with new characters and...
The stroke of entertainment genius from creator/executive producer Ilene Chaiken premiered that Sunday night in two parts, introducing a revolutionary cast of LGBTQ characters who would change the face and ritual of lesbian pop culture forever. From the moment Jenny (Mia Kirshner) laid eyes on Marina (Karina Lombard)…even before Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina (Laurel Holloman) tried to steal that dude’s sperm…or Shane (Katherine Moennig) showed up wearing that leather vest….countless TV-loving shes, theys, and gays saw themselves reflected in a fizzy fictional universe that was finally, mercifully grounded in a semi-authentic lesbian reality.
Fast forward to 2019; the reboot happened. Showtime’s “The L Word: Generation Q” served as both a revamp of the initial concept with new characters and...
- 1/18/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
To someone who doesn’t remember the days of water cooler TV, it would be hard to explain the enormous cultural impact of a show like “The L Word.” Following the watershed gay show “Will & Grace” and the slightly more niche “Queer as Folk,” the Showtime lesbian melodrama marked the first time a mainstream TV show focused solely on gay women. “The L Word” ushered in the era of “lesbian chic,” celebrating and spotlighting queer women in all of their sexy, stylish, and deliciously messy glory.
This being mainstream television, however, and with the show’s trendy Los Angeles setting, “The L Word” could only showcase so much of the LGBTQ community. In an obvious play for straight audiences, most of the characters on “The L Word” were feminine presenting and cisgender, with little to no discussion of gender identity or presentation.
It wasn’t until Season 3 aired in...
This being mainstream television, however, and with the show’s trendy Los Angeles setting, “The L Word” could only showcase so much of the LGBTQ community. In an obvious play for straight audiences, most of the characters on “The L Word” were feminine presenting and cisgender, with little to no discussion of gender identity or presentation.
It wasn’t until Season 3 aired in...
- 12/14/2022
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
When it comes to the reboot in development, “The L Word” creator Ilene Chaiken says they’re “very close” to finding a new showrunner to lead the show’s return — and that they “may forget” that the controversial final season of the show “ever happened.”
Read More:‘The L Word’: Why A Sequel to the Beloved Lesbian Drama Would Be a Win-Win For Showtime
According to the “Empire” executive producer, speaking to reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour, the new showrunner will represent “a new voice” for the series, reflective of a younger generation. “One of the kids, somebody who knows what’s going on in that world,” Chaiken said. “I’m passing the baton.”
That person will be a member of the Lgbtq community — this was something Chaiken said was “essential.”
Chaiken confirmed that the new series was well in the works before the recent EW cast reunion,...
Read More:‘The L Word’: Why A Sequel to the Beloved Lesbian Drama Would Be a Win-Win For Showtime
According to the “Empire” executive producer, speaking to reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour, the new showrunner will represent “a new voice” for the series, reflective of a younger generation. “One of the kids, somebody who knows what’s going on in that world,” Chaiken said. “I’m passing the baton.”
That person will be a member of the Lgbtq community — this was something Chaiken said was “essential.”
Chaiken confirmed that the new series was well in the works before the recent EW cast reunion,...
- 8/8/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Tags: Daniela SeaThe L WordCasserole ClubIMDb
Daniela Sea is known for many things – her role as Max on The L Word, or her appearances in indie films like Itty Bitty Titty Committee and Shortbus. But you’ve never seen her quite like this. Clad in psychedelic late '60s fashion and decidedly “femmed up,” she plays sexually repressed housewife Jerome in Casserole Club, a 1960s period piece on the wild and wooly parties thrown by a group of secretly messed-up suburbanites.
Dark and layered, the flick – and the role – allowed Sea to really stretch her creative muscles in an incredibly powerful performance. We recently checked in with Sea and chatted with her about the craziness and dark side of the '60s, the unique approach of queer filmmaker Steve Balderson, and how she managed to make sexual repression look so good.
Photo credit: Jason Laveris/Getty Images
AfterEllen.com: So,...
Daniela Sea is known for many things – her role as Max on The L Word, or her appearances in indie films like Itty Bitty Titty Committee and Shortbus. But you’ve never seen her quite like this. Clad in psychedelic late '60s fashion and decidedly “femmed up,” she plays sexually repressed housewife Jerome in Casserole Club, a 1960s period piece on the wild and wooly parties thrown by a group of secretly messed-up suburbanites.
Dark and layered, the flick – and the role – allowed Sea to really stretch her creative muscles in an incredibly powerful performance. We recently checked in with Sea and chatted with her about the craziness and dark side of the '60s, the unique approach of queer filmmaker Steve Balderson, and how she managed to make sexual repression look so good.
Photo credit: Jason Laveris/Getty Images
AfterEllen.com: So,...
- 7/27/2012
- by danieller
- AfterEllen.com
In keeping with the theme of love, family, and relationship from my last post, I reached out to some famous friends to see what their thoughts were on the subject.
Singer/songwriter Matt Alber, filmmaker and photographer Bruce Labruce, actor and musician Daniela Sea (from Showtime's The L Word), TV personality and activist Danny Roberts (from MTV's Real World: New Orleans), drag superstar and electrosleeze pioneer Jackie Beat, composer and singer Holcombe Waller, and "Charlie" Swimwear designer Matthew Zink all weighed in on the same five questions:
1. If you could sum up your concept of "relationships" in one word, what would it be?
2. What is your favorite love song of all time?
3. If you could choose any actor to play you in the movie version of your life, who would it be? What about them is you?
4. How has the relationship between your mother and father influenced your ideas about love and relationships?...
Singer/songwriter Matt Alber, filmmaker and photographer Bruce Labruce, actor and musician Daniela Sea (from Showtime's The L Word), TV personality and activist Danny Roberts (from MTV's Real World: New Orleans), drag superstar and electrosleeze pioneer Jackie Beat, composer and singer Holcombe Waller, and "Charlie" Swimwear designer Matthew Zink all weighed in on the same five questions:
1. If you could sum up your concept of "relationships" in one word, what would it be?
2. What is your favorite love song of all time?
3. If you could choose any actor to play you in the movie version of your life, who would it be? What about them is you?
4. How has the relationship between your mother and father influenced your ideas about love and relationships?...
- 1/17/2012
- by Logan Lynn
- Aol TV.
Prepare yourself for one of the most graphic and grotesque trailers to come this way in quite some time. The new trailer for horror, thriller Don't Look Up shows everything from demon babies to headless corpses and back to multiple disfigurements. Long in length, this trailer will keep you awake knowing that there are some sick souls out there! The film was created by Distant Horizons and the show gets shipped via mini' coffins September 21st (not literally). Other trivia fans might enjoy from director Fruit Chan's Don't Look Up include a cameo appearance from Eli Roth, the film is a remake of a Japanese film known as Ghost Actress, and the film was originally set to film in Romania (Uhm). Grip your chair closely and then push play.
The tiny synopsis for Don't Look Up here:
"The story features a film production in Transylvania which is tainted by...
The tiny synopsis for Don't Look Up here:
"The story features a film production in Transylvania which is tainted by...
- 2/17/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
We've got a great brew today, folks.
Let's start with this, Skins fans:
You want it poster-sized, don't you? The issue, featuring an interview with Naomily actresses Kathryn Prescott and Lily Loveless is out now.
How did I not know about this? Apparently there is a "quick lesbian scene" between Keira Knightley and Hayley Atwell in their film, The Duchess. The movie is now available on DVD, and could be a great last minute gift for a friend who likes British women bedding one another.
Sundance is going to be so gay this year. The Runaways is officially in good company with the addition of The Kids Are Alright from High Art director Lisa Cholodenko, starring Julianne Moore and Annette Benning as lovers. It's being described as a "drama with a sexy script." Please let that sexiness be between the aforementioned actresses. Don't let me down, Lisa!
Someone else likes...
Let's start with this, Skins fans:
You want it poster-sized, don't you? The issue, featuring an interview with Naomily actresses Kathryn Prescott and Lily Loveless is out now.
How did I not know about this? Apparently there is a "quick lesbian scene" between Keira Knightley and Hayley Atwell in their film, The Duchess. The movie is now available on DVD, and could be a great last minute gift for a friend who likes British women bedding one another.
Sundance is going to be so gay this year. The Runaways is officially in good company with the addition of The Kids Are Alright from High Art director Lisa Cholodenko, starring Julianne Moore and Annette Benning as lovers. It's being described as a "drama with a sexy script." Please let that sexiness be between the aforementioned actresses. Don't let me down, Lisa!
Someone else likes...
- 12/22/2009
- by Trish Bendix
- AfterEllen.com
In 2009, the number of leading lesbian characters on primetime broadcast TV doubled — from one to two.
Out of the estimated 600 lead and supporting characters on network TV, seven of them of are lesbian or bisexual. And of those seven, five of them kissed women last year. And of those five, three of them made out during Sweeps.
Things looked bleak at the beginning of the year, but with the growing trend of lesbian brides getting gunned down or cheating on their wedding days, and the continued trend of bisexual characters only expressing their same-sex attraction during Sweeps, and the loss of Showtime's lesbian drama The L Word, we're ending the year on a downward spiral in terms of lesbian visibility.
Scripted Television: Broadcast
Primetime
The most surprising story in 2009 was the relationship between Callie Torres (played by Sara Ramirez) and Arizona Robbins (played by Jessica Capshaw) on Grey's Anatomy.
When...
Out of the estimated 600 lead and supporting characters on network TV, seven of them of are lesbian or bisexual. And of those seven, five of them kissed women last year. And of those five, three of them made out during Sweeps.
Things looked bleak at the beginning of the year, but with the growing trend of lesbian brides getting gunned down or cheating on their wedding days, and the continued trend of bisexual characters only expressing their same-sex attraction during Sweeps, and the loss of Showtime's lesbian drama The L Word, we're ending the year on a downward spiral in terms of lesbian visibility.
Scripted Television: Broadcast
Primetime
The most surprising story in 2009 was the relationship between Callie Torres (played by Sara Ramirez) and Arizona Robbins (played by Jessica Capshaw) on Grey's Anatomy.
When...
- 12/16/2009
- by stuntdouble
- AfterEllen.com
Behind-the-scenes photos by actress Jennifer "Flashdance" Beals on the set of the Vancouver-lensed TV series The L Word have appeared as part of a photographic journal in the new L Word Final Season 6 DVD set. The Us/Canadian co-production for Showtime television portrayed the lives of a group of women, their friends, family and lovers in the trendy Los Angeles-area city of West Hollywood, California, airing from 2004 to March 2009. The show was created by executive producer Ilene "Barb Wire" Chaiken for producers Steve "Being John Malkovich" Golin and Larry "Barbershop" Kennar. Season 6 cast included Beals as 'Bette Porter', Leisha Hailey as 'Alice Pieszecki' (who went on to star in the spin-off pilot The Farm), Laurel Holloman as 'Tina Kennard', Mia Kirshner as 'Jenny Schecter', Katherine Moennig as 'Shane McCutcheon', Pam Grier as 'Kit Porter', Rachel Shelley as 'Helena Peabody' and Daniela Sea as 'Max Sweeney'. Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/22/2009
- HollywoodNorthReport.com
Last night's Teen Choice Awards pulled in a strong showing of celebrity presenters and nominees, which proves that the youth of today really do have a lot of power. It's no surprise that the night's big winner was Twilight, which worked out well for us, considering it meant co-stars Kristen Stewart and Nikki Reed would be in attendance together.
Here are some of the beautiful women in attendance:
Kristen Stewart and Nikki Reed get close
Ellen and Portia look happy to be among the youth
Then the couple chats with Daniela Sea Zac Efron
Fergie later performed with Black Eyed Peas
Jordana Brewster won Choice Movie Actress in Action/Adventure
Leighton Meester showed off her stems
Megan Fox utilizes her cold stare and pout combination
Did you watch the awards? Were they any women there who looked more stunning than Ms. Portia? (Because I didn't see any.)...
Here are some of the beautiful women in attendance:
Kristen Stewart and Nikki Reed get close
Ellen and Portia look happy to be among the youth
Then the couple chats with Daniela Sea Zac Efron
Fergie later performed with Black Eyed Peas
Jordana Brewster won Choice Movie Actress in Action/Adventure
Leighton Meester showed off her stems
Megan Fox utilizes her cold stare and pout combination
Did you watch the awards? Were they any women there who looked more stunning than Ms. Portia? (Because I didn't see any.)...
- 8/10/2009
- by Trish Bendix
- AfterEllen.com
The novel Middlesex, by Jeffery Eugenides (who also wrote The Virgin Suicides), was my first literary encounter with the concept that gender identity is a bit more complicated than what parts are in your pants.
Well, not exactly the first, since it explores some of the same themes as The Well of Loneliness. But Middlesex was more contemporary — and, for me at least, a more readable story.
In the novel, the narrator tells the story of being born with a recessive gene that resulted in being male, chromosome-wise, but without a penis (I’m way oversimplifying). The protagonist was misidentified and raised as a female, Calliope/Callie, but later — after an accident — learned his true gender identity and became Cal.
Part of the trick of the novel, from a writer’s perspective, was getting the voice right. The perspective of a narrator that was raised as a girl but was...
Well, not exactly the first, since it explores some of the same themes as The Well of Loneliness. But Middlesex was more contemporary — and, for me at least, a more readable story.
In the novel, the narrator tells the story of being born with a recessive gene that resulted in being male, chromosome-wise, but without a penis (I’m way oversimplifying). The protagonist was misidentified and raised as a female, Calliope/Callie, but later — after an accident — learned his true gender identity and became Cal.
Part of the trick of the novel, from a writer’s perspective, was getting the voice right. The perspective of a narrator that was raised as a girl but was...
- 7/9/2009
- by thelinster
- AfterEllen.com
Last night, The L Word finished its six year run on Showtime. It was announced 12 months ago that the series was coming to an end so many viewers were expecting the series finale to be well-crafted and satisfying. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be what they got.
The L Word revolves around the loves and lives of a group of gay, bisexual, and transgender friends who live in Southern California. Over the years, the series has featured a large ensemble cast that includes Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Katherine Moennig, Pam Grier, Rachel Shelley, Daniela Sea, Erin Daniels, Marlee Matlin, Rose Rollins, Sarah Shahi, Dallas Roberts, Preston Cook, Lauren Lee Smith, Jon Wolfe Nelson, and Cybill Shepherd.
Debuting on January 18, 2004, L Word proved very successful for the pay-per-view channel. In 2007, Robert Greenblatt, Showtime's President of Entertainment, called it "a signature franchise for us and one of our most popular series.
The L Word revolves around the loves and lives of a group of gay, bisexual, and transgender friends who live in Southern California. Over the years, the series has featured a large ensemble cast that includes Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Katherine Moennig, Pam Grier, Rachel Shelley, Daniela Sea, Erin Daniels, Marlee Matlin, Rose Rollins, Sarah Shahi, Dallas Roberts, Preston Cook, Lauren Lee Smith, Jon Wolfe Nelson, and Cybill Shepherd.
Debuting on January 18, 2004, L Word proved very successful for the pay-per-view channel. In 2007, Robert Greenblatt, Showtime's President of Entertainment, called it "a signature franchise for us and one of our most popular series.
- 3/10/2009
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hey, is something happening this Sunday night? I feel like I keep forgetting an important event. No? Well then maybe that would be the perfect night to disassemble my television and see if I can put it back together again. You know, for kicks since nothing else is happening — oh, wait, that's right. The one and only hourlong dramatic series about lesbians is ending after six years. Sheesh. How could I forget? You'd think I bumped my head while diving into the deep end of a pool or something.
Yes, The L Word's swan song is nearly upon us. And like any good goodbye, there was a goodbye party. Earlier this week most of the cast — with a few notable exceptions — came out to commemorate six seasons of talking, laughing, loving, breathing, fighting and that rude word that rhymes with sucking.
Present and accounted for were series regulars Mia Kirshner,...
Yes, The L Word's swan song is nearly upon us. And like any good goodbye, there was a goodbye party. Earlier this week most of the cast — with a few notable exceptions — came out to commemorate six seasons of talking, laughing, loving, breathing, fighting and that rude word that rhymes with sucking.
Present and accounted for were series regulars Mia Kirshner,...
- 3/6/2009
- by dorothy snarker
- AfterEllen.com
In a bid to give a proper goodbye to lesbian drama "The L Word" which has spanned for 6 seasons, Showtime held a farewell party at West Hollywood's Cafe La Boheme. The March 3 event was made in the package of a movie premiere, with the stars gracing the red carpet for photo sessions before going inside the venue.
Spotted in the crowd are the show's lead actresses such as Laurel Holloman, Katherine Moennig, Daniela Sea, Rose Rollins and Mia Kirshner as well as several supporting actors such as Marlee Matlin, Kate French, Janina Gavankar, Jon Wolfe Nelson, and Eric Roberts. Creator and show runner Ilene Chaiken is also present along with other guest stars.
Missing from the event are the other main cast, Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Pam Grier and Rachel Shelley.
The show will wrap it up on Sunday, March 8 with the episode "Last Word" which preview can be seen here.
Spotted in the crowd are the show's lead actresses such as Laurel Holloman, Katherine Moennig, Daniela Sea, Rose Rollins and Mia Kirshner as well as several supporting actors such as Marlee Matlin, Kate French, Janina Gavankar, Jon Wolfe Nelson, and Eric Roberts. Creator and show runner Ilene Chaiken is also present along with other guest stars.
Missing from the event are the other main cast, Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Pam Grier and Rachel Shelley.
The show will wrap it up on Sunday, March 8 with the episode "Last Word" which preview can be seen here.
- 3/4/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Last night's Law & Order: Svu was originally supposed to feature the return of Stephanie March's Ada Alex Cabot for a six-episode stint. Let's visualize that together for a minute. Actually, let's visualize Alex and Olivia together for a minute.
Right, and we're back.
But instead of seeing Stephanie, we were treated to a very special episode of Law & Order: Squ (Special Queer Unit). The story involved transgender issues and even featured a couple of real-life lesbians with cameos. Both Daniela Sea and Leah Delaria appeared in the episode. For a moment, it I thought Ilene Chaiken had taken over all of television. It was a scary moment.
Aside from Daniela's seemingly permanent status as Max in the eyes of casting directors everywhere (though, thank heavens they decided to forgo the Gibb brother beard), I thought the episode handled trans issues rather sensitively. The plot involved a 13-year-old girl, Hailey,...
Right, and we're back.
But instead of seeing Stephanie, we were treated to a very special episode of Law & Order: Squ (Special Queer Unit). The story involved transgender issues and even featured a couple of real-life lesbians with cameos. Both Daniela Sea and Leah Delaria appeared in the episode. For a moment, it I thought Ilene Chaiken had taken over all of television. It was a scary moment.
Aside from Daniela's seemingly permanent status as Max in the eyes of casting directors everywhere (though, thank heavens they decided to forgo the Gibb brother beard), I thought the episode handled trans issues rather sensitively. The plot involved a 13-year-old girl, Hailey,...
- 2/18/2009
- by dorothy snarker
- AfterEllen.com
The L Word isn't just for the ladies. Sure, guys have been on the groundbreaking Showtime series, but none have truly had the lasting stay or impact like Tom Mater has. Originally intended as a guest star/interpreter for Marlee Matlin's character, Tom, played by Jon Wolfe Nelson, has since found himself part of the love mix with his relationship with transman Max (Daniela Sea). And with the sixth and final season approaching (premieres Jan. 18 at 10 pm/Et), things between them are just going to be more "extraordinary," Nelson teases to TVGuide.com. Find out what else the actor — a real-life interpreter — has to say about the last season, being the drama's sole source of testosterone and if he'll be part of the spinoff.
TVGuide.com: You're an interpreter. Is that how you got The L Word?
Jon Wolfe Nelson: I've been an actor for many years and...
TVGuide.com: You're an interpreter. Is that how you got The L Word?
Jon Wolfe Nelson: I've been an actor for many years and...
- 12/30/2008
- by Joyce Eng
- TVGuide - Breaking News
The L Word isn't just for the ladies. Sure, guys have been on the groundbreaking Showtime series, but none have truly had the lasting stay or impact like Tom Mater has. Originally intended as a guest star/interpreter for Marlee Matlin's character, Tom, played by Jon Wolfe Nelson, has since found himself part of the love mix with his relationship with transman Max (Daniela Sea). And with the sixth and final season approaching (premieres Jan. 18 at 10 pm/Et), things between them are just going to be more "extraordinary," Nelson teases to TVGuide.com. Find out what else the actor — a real-life interpreter — has to say about the last season, being the drama's sole source of testosterone and if he'll be part of the spinoff.
TVGuide.com: You're an interpreter. Is that how you got The L Word?
Jon Wolfe Nelson: I've been an actor for many years and...
TVGuide.com: You're an interpreter. Is that how you got The L Word?
Jon Wolfe Nelson: I've been an actor for many years and...
- 12/30/2008
- by Joyce Eng
- TVGuide.com - Features
Who wants some girls in tight dresses? Of course you do, you naughty minxes, of course you do. The new character and group promo shots for the lovely ladies of The L Word were released this week and they look like a literal interpretation of those damn Betty lyrics.
Yes, Shane in a dress. No, the universe no longer makes sense. Someone, hold me.
Also, that big honking “Fin” was not my poetic Photoshopping license. And speaking of Photoshop, the marketers got busy with their favorite program in the other shots as well. I mean, seriously, could they be more obvious by including both a pool and a sunset in this shot? Hey, Showtime, your metaphors are showing.
For their solo shots, the ladies largely give their interpretations on the little black dress.
Jennifer Beals
Hey, where is her other arm? Did Bette have a nasty encounter with the business...
Yes, Shane in a dress. No, the universe no longer makes sense. Someone, hold me.
Also, that big honking “Fin” was not my poetic Photoshopping license. And speaking of Photoshop, the marketers got busy with their favorite program in the other shots as well. I mean, seriously, could they be more obvious by including both a pool and a sunset in this shot? Hey, Showtime, your metaphors are showing.
For their solo shots, the ladies largely give their interpretations on the little black dress.
Jennifer Beals
Hey, where is her other arm? Did Bette have a nasty encounter with the business...
- 12/17/2008
- by dorothy snarker
- AfterEllen.com
Sneak peek to the final season of "The L Word" has been revealed by Showtime network through a behind-the-scenes video posted below. As can be seen on the short video, some of the series' stars like Rachel Shelley, Daniela Sea, Katherine Moennig, and Laurel Holloman, are giving their comments about the upcoming season six, including what will happen to the characters they play.
The behind-the-scenes video, which works as the promo for "The L Word" final season, also features few glimpses of scenes where the characters deal with their problems and situations. The series executive producer, Ilene Chaiken, also gives statement about the upcoming season which is believed to have shocking surprises.
"The L Word" is a drama series that portrays the lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender along with their friends, family, and lovers in Los Angeles area city of West Hollywood, California. The six season...
The behind-the-scenes video, which works as the promo for "The L Word" final season, also features few glimpses of scenes where the characters deal with their problems and situations. The series executive producer, Ilene Chaiken, also gives statement about the upcoming season which is believed to have shocking surprises.
"The L Word" is a drama series that portrays the lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender along with their friends, family, and lovers in Los Angeles area city of West Hollywood, California. The six season...
- 12/9/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Fans of Showtime's The L Word should start gearing up for the upcoming final season of series, which is set to join two other shows premiering in January. Tagged by Showtime as a “fab female triple-header,” January 18 will see the final episode of The L Word premiering, followed by the comedy United States of Tara and the second season of Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
We previously reported that The L Word will be spawning a spin-off, which Showtime CEO Matt Blank says will come from the “storyline at the end of The L Word, the final episode in the final season, [in which] there will be an open-ended component to it.”
"[Creator] Ilene [Chaiken] is going to carry that story along on the Internet, which we think is an interesting way to keep The L Word experience going," he explained. "Then if we decide to go ahead with the spinoff that storyline...
We previously reported that The L Word will be spawning a spin-off, which Showtime CEO Matt Blank says will come from the “storyline at the end of The L Word, the final episode in the final season, [in which] there will be an open-ended component to it.”
"[Creator] Ilene [Chaiken] is going to carry that story along on the Internet, which we think is an interesting way to keep The L Word experience going," he explained. "Then if we decide to go ahead with the spinoff that storyline...
- 10/6/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
Logo likes The L Word.
The MTV Networks channel, which targets gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender audiences, has acquired the first five seasons of Showtime's lesbian drama series from CBS Television Distribution. The show, which centers on a group of friends living in Los Angeles, is set to premiere on the ad-supported network in summer 2008.
Logo said there also will be numerous online components at the channel's Web site AfterEllen.com, which already has been offering L Word reviews, commentary and show recaps following new episode premieres on Showtime.
"As one of the most celebrated and beloved LGBT series, 'The L Word' is a powerful addition to Logo's array of landmark LGBT entertainment," said Brian Graden, president of MTV Networks Music Group Entertainment and president of Logo.
Other lesbian-themed programming on Logo includes the original comedy "Exes & Ohs," which premieres Oct. 8, reality series Curl Girls and British prison drama Bad Girls along with online series "She Made Me Watch This!" which posts weekly at AfterEllen.com.
L Word, which premiered on Showtime in 2004, stars Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Katherine Moennig, Pam Grier, Rachel Shelly and Daniela Sea.
The MTV Networks channel, which targets gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender audiences, has acquired the first five seasons of Showtime's lesbian drama series from CBS Television Distribution. The show, which centers on a group of friends living in Los Angeles, is set to premiere on the ad-supported network in summer 2008.
Logo said there also will be numerous online components at the channel's Web site AfterEllen.com, which already has been offering L Word reviews, commentary and show recaps following new episode premieres on Showtime.
"As one of the most celebrated and beloved LGBT series, 'The L Word' is a powerful addition to Logo's array of landmark LGBT entertainment," said Brian Graden, president of MTV Networks Music Group Entertainment and president of Logo.
Other lesbian-themed programming on Logo includes the original comedy "Exes & Ohs," which premieres Oct. 8, reality series Curl Girls and British prison drama Bad Girls along with online series "She Made Me Watch This!" which posts weekly at AfterEllen.com.
L Word, which premiered on Showtime in 2004, stars Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Katherine Moennig, Pam Grier, Rachel Shelly and Daniela Sea.
- 9/21/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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