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Continuing in the vein of the best last stand scenes in movies that cinema has to offer, television has also played host to a number of standout examples capable of giving their silver screen contemporaries a run for their money. Blending electrifying high stakes with evocative displays of courage, defiance, and selflessness, a number of said standouts have preceded some of the saddest deaths on television, compounding the unforgettable nature, emotional heft, and lasting impact of these moving dramatic sequences.
Whether the character in question stays behind to hold off a horde of enraged pursuers, forfeits their life to save others in a courageous act of sacrifice, or simply goes down swinging enthusiastically in one epic final gesture of rebellion, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to a perfect last stand. Scattered throughout many of the best television shows of all time, these immortal sequences come...
Continuing in the vein of the best last stand scenes in movies that cinema has to offer, television has also played host to a number of standout examples capable of giving their silver screen contemporaries a run for their money. Blending electrifying high stakes with evocative displays of courage, defiance, and selflessness, a number of said standouts have preceded some of the saddest deaths on television, compounding the unforgettable nature, emotional heft, and lasting impact of these moving dramatic sequences.
Whether the character in question stays behind to hold off a horde of enraged pursuers, forfeits their life to save others in a courageous act of sacrifice, or simply goes down swinging enthusiastically in one epic final gesture of rebellion, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to a perfect last stand. Scattered throughout many of the best television shows of all time, these immortal sequences come...
- 12/19/2024
- by Gabriel Sheehan
- ScreenRant
British actor Stephen Greif, who appeared in such series as the BBC’s Blake’s 7, Citizen Smith and EastEnders as well as Netflix’s The Crown, has died. His representatives announced the news in a Twitter post. No cause of death was revealed. He was 78.
Greif’s long career spanned theater, television and film. Born in Hertfordshire, he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to become a member of the National Theatre Company at the Old Vic and Southbank, the UK Press Association reported.
Starring on stage throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, Greif segued to television and landed the role of space commander Travis in sci-fi adventure series Blake’s 7. The show ran from 1978-1981 and also starred Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Michael Keating and Sally Knyvette.
Greif’s credits also included such other series as Citizen Smith, Tales of the Unexpected, Doctors, Coronation Street,...
Greif’s long career spanned theater, television and film. Born in Hertfordshire, he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to become a member of the National Theatre Company at the Old Vic and Southbank, the UK Press Association reported.
Starring on stage throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, Greif segued to television and landed the role of space commander Travis in sci-fi adventure series Blake’s 7. The show ran from 1978-1981 and also starred Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Michael Keating and Sally Knyvette.
Greif’s credits also included such other series as Citizen Smith, Tales of the Unexpected, Doctors, Coronation Street,...
- 12/27/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Avon calling... again! After years of being tantalised by the prospect of a Blake's 7 remake - Sky1 looked set to reboot Terry Nation's creation, but later axed the project - fans of the cult classic were finally given reason to celebrate yesterday (April 8) when it was confirmed that Syfy had ordered 13 new hour-long episodes.
The new Blake's 7 - described as a "revolutionary reinvention" of the original - has a strong pedigree, with Heroes scribe Joe Pokaski and Casino Royale director Martin Campbell both on board.
With the crew set, my fan mind naturally turned to casting - who could hope to replace the iconic Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Jacqueline Pearce and company?
Read on for the Week in Geek's picks for Who should pilot the Liberator this time round...
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The new Blake's 7 - described as a "revolutionary reinvention" of the original - has a strong pedigree, with Heroes scribe Joe Pokaski and Casino Royale director Martin Campbell both on board.
With the crew set, my fan mind naturally turned to casting - who could hope to replace the iconic Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Jacqueline Pearce and company?
Read on for the Week in Geek's picks for Who should pilot the Liberator this time round...
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- 4/9/2013
- Digital Spy
The Doctor Who Restoration Team have provided details of the restoration of the UK January DVD release, Peladon Tales. Full details of the extras are listed on the groups website.
On his website, Tom Baker has confirmed he recently recorded a commentary for the DVD release of the Season 15 story, The Sunmakers, with co-stars Louise Jameson and Michael Keating and Director Penant Roberts. Note that DVD commentaries are often recorded way ahead of release.
Tom Baker's audio story Hornet's Nest will be released as a box set on the 12 January 2010 on both sides of the Atlantic. The recording co-stars Richard Franklin. Parts 4 and 5 will be released in the UK on 3rd December.
ABC Television in Australia have confirmed that although The Waters of Mars will be shown on ABC HD, it will not be the genuine HD copy that will be seen, but a Sd copy up-scaled. The reason...
On his website, Tom Baker has confirmed he recently recorded a commentary for the DVD release of the Season 15 story, The Sunmakers, with co-stars Louise Jameson and Michael Keating and Director Penant Roberts. Note that DVD commentaries are often recorded way ahead of release.
Tom Baker's audio story Hornet's Nest will be released as a box set on the 12 January 2010 on both sides of the Atlantic. The recording co-stars Richard Franklin. Parts 4 and 5 will be released in the UK on 3rd December.
ABC Television in Australia have confirmed that although The Waters of Mars will be shown on ABC HD, it will not be the genuine HD copy that will be seen, but a Sd copy up-scaled. The reason...
- 11/27/2009
- by Marcus
- The Doctor Who News Page
It’s still Thursday for another couple of hours where I am, so it’s time to remake an 80s classic TV show or movie with an all-new cast. This week: Blake’s 7, the 1978-1981 BBC science fiction show. A revival has been rumored for years, but as right now, there’s nothing definite in the pipeline. (Don’t miss the BBC’s cult-tv subsite devoted to the show.) The original cast included: Roj Blake: Gareth Thomas Kerr Avon: Paul Darrow Jenna Stannis: Sally Knyvette Vila Restal: Michael Keating Cally: Jan Chappell Olag Ga: David Jackson Del Tarrant: Steven Pacey Dayna Mellanby: Josette Simon Soolin: Glynis Barber Orac: Peter Tuddenham Servalan: Jacqueline Pearce Space Commander Travis: Brian Croucher/Stephen Greif My dream cast for an update: Roj Blake: Paul McGann Kerr Avon: Christopher Eccleston Jenna Stannis: Kate Winslet Vila Restal: John Simm Cally: Cate Blanchett Olag Gan: Philip Glenister...
- 12/12/2008
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
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