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Broadcast Pro
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN acquires ‘Outlander' prequel for MENA region
The series is both produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television (SPT). BeIN has acquired the exclusive rights to Outlander: Blood of My Blood for the Middle East and North Africa, as part of a major international distribution push by Sony Pictures Television (SPT). The prequel to the hit series Outlander is set to premiere on Starz in the US and Canada on August 8, with weekly episodes available via the Starz app and its associated platforms. The sweeping rollout sees Outlander: Blood of My Blood licensed across major regions in Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific. Among the broadcasters and platforms securing rights are MGM+ in the UK, Deutsche Telekom in Germany, Sky Italia, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, HBO Max for France and Central and Eastern Europe including Poland and others such as Nova (Greece), Yes (Israel), Disney+ (Latin America), LG Uplus (South Korea), Stan (Australia) and Sky NZ (New Zealand), among a host of additional regional players. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the new drama has already been renewed for a second season. Inspired by Diana Gabaldon's beloved literary universe, the series promises to deepen the lore of Outlander by tracing the love stories of the previous generation, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, the parents of Jamie Fraser and Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, the parents of Claire Fraser. Set between the grim trenches of World War I and the romantic yet treacherous Scottish Highlands of the 18th century, the series introduces viewers to a new cast led by Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine. Supporting roles include Tony Curran, Séamus McLean Ross, Sam Retford, Rory Alexander and Conor MacNeill. Showrunner Matthew B. Roberts returns to helm the prequel alongside executive producers Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis and Jim Kohlberg.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comic-Con Sneak Peek Teases Jamie Fraser's Fate in Final Season of 'Outlander'
Comic-Con Sneak Peek Teases Jamie Fraser's Fate in Final Season of 'Outlander' originally appeared on Parade. The stars of Outlander were at Comic Con San Diego on Friday, July 25, and they were ready to open up about filming the final season of the popular series based on the books written by Diana Gabaldon. Outlander stars Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser), Sophie Skelton (Brianna Fraser), Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie), and executive producers Maril Davis and Matthew B. Roberts all sat on the series panel on Friday morning to dish about what viewers can expect in the new season. Caitríona Balfe (Claire Fraser) was unable to make it due to work on another project, but did send in a video message wishing attendees well and expressing her regret that she couldn't attend in person. Heughan did open up about what it was like filming the final season, which has already wrapped filming. He shared, "It was a very, very hard season to shoot. I think there were so many emotions going around. And I think day to day, you'd be like, 'Oh, this is just another day at work. We've been doing doing this 11 years.' But then other days, you'd be like, 'This is the last time I'm gonna work with this person or put on this costume or whatever.' So it made the last season very charged, I think, and a lot of scenes are very charged, but that all adds to this very dramatic storyline anyway. So it's more Outlander, just a mega XL version." The show-runners also shared a video at Comic Con that consisted of a compilation of the first seven seasons, with a never-before-seen sneak peek at the eighth and final season: In the clip, Jamie can be seen reading a book that was written by Claire's first husband Frank (an historian in the future). She asks Jaime, "What does it say?" He ominously replies, "War is coming to the back country ... and that James Fraser dies in it." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Fans aren't too concerned yet though — Jamie has already "died" at least twice, and been near death too many times to count. Regardless, our time with Jamie, Claire, and all the inhabitants of Fraser Ridge are coming to a close in early 2026. As sad as we are that the series is drawing to a close, we can't wait to see what happens. Comic-Con Sneak Peek Teases Jamie Fraser's Fate in Final Season of 'Outlander' first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
What happens to Jamie Fraser in Outlander's final season? Showmakers share big sneak peek to tease fans at Comic-Con
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads As Outlander gears up for its eighth and final season, the stars of the historical fantasy television series opened up about its filming at Comic-Con San Diego on Friday, July 25, 2025. The television series is based on the books written by Diana Gabaldon. Outlander stars Sam Heughan Jamie Fraser ), Sophie Skelton (Brianna Fraser), and Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie), along with executive producers Maril Davis and Matthew B. Roberts, joined the series panel on Friday morning to share what viewers can expect in the new Balfe (Claire Fraser) was not present during the event due to prior commitments related to another project. However, he did send in a video message wishing attendees well, according to Parade. She also expressed her regret that she couldn't attend in who plays Jamie Fraser in the show, spoke in detail about what it was like filming the final season. The shooting of the show has already been completed, and the show is likely to be released either towards the end of 2025 or in the first half of 2026."It was a very, very hard season to shoot. I think there were so many emotions going around. And I think day to day, you'd be like, 'Oh, this is just another day at work. We've been doing this for 11 years.' But then other days, you'd be like, 'This is the last time I'm going to work with this person or put on this costume or whatever.' So it made the last season very charged, I think, and a lot of scenes are very charged, but that all adds to this very dramatic storyline anyway. So it's more Outlander, just a mega XL version," he creators of the show also shared a video at Comic Con that consisted of a compilation of the first seven seasons. According to Parade, it also included a never-before-seen sneak peek at the eighth and final seasonIn the clip, Jamie can be seen reading a book that was written by Claire's first husband, Frank (a historian in the future). She asks Jaime, "What does it say?" He ominously replies, "War is coming to the backcountry ... and that James Fraser dies in it."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What happens to Jamie Fraser in Outlander's final season? Showmakers share big sneak peek to tease fans at Comic-Con
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As Outlander gears up for its eighth and final season, the stars of the historical fantasy television series opened up about its filming at Comic-Con San Diego on Friday, July 25, 2025. The television series is based on the books written by Diana Gabaldon. Outlander stars Sam Heughan Jamie Fraser ), Sophie Skelton (Brianna Fraser), and Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie), along with executive producers Maril Davis and Matthew B. Roberts, joined the series panel on Friday morning to share what viewers can expect in the new Balfe (Claire Fraser) was not present during the event due to prior commitments related to another project. However, he did send in a video message wishing attendees well, according to Parade. She also expressed her regret that she couldn't attend in who plays Jamie Fraser in the show, spoke in detail about what it was like filming the final season. The shooting of the show has already been completed, and the show is likely to be released either towards the end of 2025 or in the first half of 2026."It was a very, very hard season to shoot. I think there were so many emotions going around. And I think day to day, you'd be like, 'Oh, this is just another day at work. We've been doing this for 11 years.' But then other days, you'd be like, 'This is the last time I'm going to work with this person or put on this costume or whatever.' So it made the last season very charged, I think, and a lot of scenes are very charged, but that all adds to this very dramatic storyline anyway. So it's more Outlander, just a mega XL version," he creators of the show also shared a video at Comic Con that consisted of a compilation of the first seven seasons. According to Parade, it also included a never-before-seen sneak peek at the eighth and final seasonIn the clip, Jamie can be seen reading a book that was written by Claire's first husband, Frank (a historian in the future). She asks Jaime, "What does it say?" He ominously replies, "War is coming to the backcountry ... and that James Fraser dies in it."
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans say 'what a waste' as they point out major plot hole
Frank Randall, played by Tobias Menzies, has left some fans confused as they have been re-watching series two of the hit Starz show based on Diana Gabaldon's best-selling books. Outlander fans have been binge-watching the earlier seasons of the hit Starz show. It comes as viewers across the globe are eagerly awaiting the drop of the eighth and final season of the historical romance show. Fans have previously pointed out many differences between Diana Gabaldon 's book franchise and the small-screen adaptation. It comes as one viewer has been re-watching series two, and they pointed out a major plot hole with one character. Discussing Frank Randall, who was in love with leading woman Claire Fraser (formerly Randall), one fan pointed out the strange character flaw of the historian after his wife time-travelled through the stones which left them baffled at his response (or lack of). Claire Fraser, portrayed by Caitriona Balfe, accidentally stumbled through time when she met Highland warrior Jamie Fraser and fell in love. The pair went on to marry, and battle many trials and tribulations, as well as giving birth to their own daughter Brianna. For their own protection, Claire and Brianna went back through the time-travelling stones to their own time, where they were reunited with Frank. However fans pointed out that despite his career, he didn't once seem interested. One fan pointed out on Reddit, "You're a historian and your wife just got back from spending years living in the time period and locations that you study, including Scotland and France and witnessing major events leading up to Culloden, and you immediately tell her to shut up about it?" "C'mon Frank!!!!! They could have spent years doing research and co-parenting together and being BFFs. What a waste!," they added. Other fans were quick to comment, agreeing. Another wrote, "That's the first thing I thought too as soon as they met when she went back. It blows my mind every single time. How could he not take advantage of that? I'd been dying of curiosity!!!" Someone else said, "I always thought it was a little sad how he just wrote the whole thing off as a delusion. He came close to believing her I think, but it was just too out there for him I guess." "It's always bothered me as a historian myself. Personally, I would never be able to just let it sit. Even if I thought she was lying. Even if I thought she was mentally ill. I'd have to ask and try to figure out if she was lying or if it was true. And if it was true, to learn all the knowledge she had about it," wrote another. Someone else noted, "Yes, the garments alone were worthy study and money," which was echoed by another fan who quipped, "I can't believe that as a historian, he actually burned her clothes after his colleague had just written to tell him they were authentic and worth a lot of money. That part never made sense to me. As the big historian he was, why would he be motivated to do that??" Another fan penned, "I'm not sure how long it took him to start researching and finding out Claire was telling the truth. But YES! What a waste. He could have learned so much. She might have felt more at ease. This is the basis for why I hate Frank so much." "Seriously I expected him to be chronicling her stories and learning. Especially as it pertains to his own family history. But I wanted frank to be a better character overall," quipped one fan. Someone else said, "I didn't understand how a Historian was not more curious about his wife's experience either. And, especially once a colleague had verified that the dress that Claire returned in was authentic to those times." They added, "But, all Frank thought about was Claire being with another man and carrying a child when he and Claire had not been able to conceive. The knowledge he could have gained had he believed her and allowed her to talk about what she had experienced/seen." Some fans were quick to touch on the above opinion, as they offered their thoughts on why Frank was so disinterested. "Well, she came back pregnant after years apart? I wouldn't want to talk about it either," one person noted. Another added the point that "he thought she was delusional. Why would he want to reinforce that delusion by asking for details?," which was agreed by another fan who said, "he didn't believe her, so what would have been the point?" "He thought she was delusional. Why would he want to reinforce that delusion by asking for details?," echoed another.
