The Prisoner (2009 remake) on AMC - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

podgirl · 2009-11-03, 11:36 AM

The remake of the 1960's cult show 'The Prisoner' is set to air mid November on AMC in the USA. I don't know when it will be shown in Canada. But you can get a free 9 minute long trailer in HD from the US iTunes store...

PFD · 2009-11-03, 01:25 PM

I imagine it will air on AMC in Canada too, no?

podgirl · 2009-11-03, 01:34 PM

I would think so, but I don't get that channel so am not sure how it works. Here is when it's airing:

The Prisoner will premiere at 8PM | 7C over three nights:
Nov. 15, Sun. - episodes "Arrival" and "Harmony"
Nov. 16, Mon. - episodes "Anvil" and "Darling"
Nov. 17, Tue. - episodes "Schizoid" and "Checkmate"

It looks really good--filmed on location in Namibia and it stars Ian McKellen as Two and Jim Caviezel as Six.

cooper83 · 2009-11-03, 03:30 PM

The commercials are very intriguing. I'll be setting the PVR for sure!

dosborne · 2009-11-05, 07:26 AM

Please use this thread The Prisoner (1967) UK review to discuss the original released on BD.

I've modified the title of this thread appropriately and moved a number of posts to the other thread.

Thanks

Pinza · 2009-11-05, 07:04 PM

I am still new to iTunes, I only see the Canadian iTunes Store in iTunes, how do I get to the US Store so I can get the Trailers.?

Thanks

doglips · 2009-11-05, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinza

I am still new to iTunes, I only see the Canadian iTunes Store in iTunes, how do I get to the US Store so I can get the Trailers.?

Thanks

You can get there via the links at the bottom of the page where it says "Change Country", you just can't do anything without a U.S. account, including watching the free trailer as I just verified.

So it seems we're sol for now.

starchoice · 2009-11-06, 02:18 PM

There is a preview on tonight and repeating over the next few days on AMC. I think it runs about 45 mins. so should be good and more than a trailer.

BCScott · 2009-11-07, 12:32 PM

I watched a bit of it last night. Looks like it will be in HD at least.

james99 · 2009-11-11, 04:25 PM

NEW YORK – A man named Michael from New York wakes up in the desert, much to his surprise.

Fortunately, a pleasant-looking village is nearby.

Unfortunately, Michael wants to get back to New York and finds he can't.

james99 · 2009-11-13, 07:17 PM

Enigmas are not what they used to be.

When The Prisoner landed here in the summer of 1968, it was more than just a brilliantly done, perfectly cast British import; it was a chilling burst of fresh, ambiguity-laden air.

podgirl · 2009-11-13, 08:47 PM

It got a bad review in EW too, but I'm still going to watch. Darn.

worth · 2009-11-16, 11:44 AM

Anyone know if this will pop on in HD on Rogers on-demand?

I'd like to see it, but AMC's SD quality is appalling.

Paulo · 2009-11-16, 02:09 PM

Worth , I watched this on BEV last night (HD) and the PQ was just crap.... I am usually bashing BEV, but after seing some other (HD) channels on BEV I must blame the source.
I have no idea what BEV is receiving from AMC but it is complete garbage it looked more like upconverted SD than HD.

Paul

rfielder · 2009-11-17, 09:01 AM

I watched the first episode of the original series last night, and it was just like I remembered - confusing and weird. Looks hokey even for it's time, using McGoohan's forehead as a key visual prop far too often.

Is the new series the same? Does the show have enough depth at the start to promise an interesting series? Not trying to draw comparisons here, just asking about the presentation of the new series.

2009-11-03, 11:36 AM	#1
podgirl Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 86	The Prisoner (2009 remake) on AMC The remake of the 1960's cult show 'The Prisoner' is set to air mid November on AMC in the USA. I don't know when it will be shown in Canada. But you can get a free 9 minute long trailer in HD from the US iTunes store...

2009-11-03, 01:34 PM	#3
podgirl Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 86	I would think so, but I don't get that channel so am not sure how it works. Here is when it's airing: The Prisoner will premiere at 8PM \| 7C over three nights: Nov. 15, Sun. - episodes "Arrival" and "Harmony" Nov. 16, Mon. - episodes "Anvil" and "Darling" Nov. 17, Tue. - episodes "Schizoid" and "Checkmate" It looks really good--filmed on location in Namibia and it stars Ian McKellen as Two and Jim Caviezel as Six. Last edited by podgirl; 2009-11-03 at 01:53 PM. Reason: spelling

2009-11-03, 03:30 PM	#4
cooper83 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 2,537	The commercials are very intriguing. I'll be setting the PVR for sure! __________________ Panasonic TH-42PE7U plasma, Toshiba HD-D3, PS3, Shaw DCX3400, Yamaha HTR-6160, Polk 6.1, Belkin PF30, Harmony 700

2009-11-07, 12:32 PM	#9
BCScott Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windermere, BC Posts: 1,126	I watched a bit of it last night. Looks like it will be in HD at least. __________________ Sony KDL-52XBR4,SD DVR530/630,Tosh HD-A2 HD-A30, Pana DMP-BD65, Pio VSX-1015,Energy C3,CC100,ESM-4,S8.2, Engenius WAP

2009-11-11, 04:25 PM	#10
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	Ian McKellen rules in remake of 'The Prisoner' NEW YORK – A man named Michael from New York wakes up in the desert, much to his surprise. Fortunately, a pleasant-looking village is nearby. Unfortunately, Michael wants to get back to New York and finds he can't.

2009-11-03, 01:25 PM	#2
PFD Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,053	I imagine it will air on AMC in Canada too, no?

2009-11-05, 07:26 AM	#5
dosborne Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Sharp Aquos 52" LCD - Bell 9200, 4x5900, 3x3100, E50 DVD-R, Harmony 880, Garmin C550 Posts: 2,814	Please use this thread The Prisoner (1967) UK review to discuss the original released on BD. I've modified the title of this thread appropriately and moved a number of posts to the other thread. Thanks

2009-11-05, 07:04 PM	#6
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,576	I am still new to iTunes, I only see the Canadian iTunes Store in iTunes, how do I get to the US Store so I can get the Trailers.? Thanks

2009-11-06, 02:18 PM	#8
starchoice Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,782	There is a preview on tonight and repeating over the next few days on AMC. I think it runs about 45 mins. so should be good and more than a trailer.

2009-11-13, 07:17 PM	#11
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	AMC's 'Prisoner' remake does no justice to the original Enigmas are not what they used to be. When The Prisoner landed here in the summer of 1968, it was more than just a brilliantly done, perfectly cast British import; it was a chilling burst of fresh, ambiguity-laden air.

2009-11-13, 08:47 PM	#12
podgirl Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 86	It got a bad review in EW too, but I'm still going to watch. Darn.

2009-11-16, 11:44 AM	#13
worth Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 104	Anyone know if this will pop on in HD on Rogers on-demand? I'd like to see it, but AMC's SD quality is appalling.

2009-11-16, 02:09 PM	#14
Paulo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kleinburg, Ontario Posts: 610	Worth , I watched this on BEV last night (HD) and the PQ was just crap.... I am usually bashing BEV, but after seing some other (HD) channels on BEV I must blame the source. I have no idea what BEV is receiving from AMC but it is complete garbage it looked more like upconverted SD than HD. Paul __________________ Pioneer Kuro 60", Integra DHC 80.3, Parasound Halo A51, Oppo 93, ELAC FS247's, Velodyne SPLR1000.

2009-11-17, 09:01 AM	#15
rfielder Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,515	I watched the first episode of the original series last night, and it was just like I remembered - confusing and weird. Looks hokey even for it's time, using McGoohan's forehead as a key visual prop far too often. Is the new series the same? Does the show have enough depth at the start to promise an interesting series? Not trying to draw comparisons here, just asking about the presentation of the new series.

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