Schon bevor Steven Spielberg’s neue Alien-Serie Falling Skies vergangenen Juni in Amerika auf Sendung gegangen war, und megatolle Quoten einfuhr (und meist auch ordentliche Kritiken) mehrten sich Gerüchte, daß Freiheitskämpfer Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) und die restlichen Survivor mindestens eine zweite Staffel bekommen werden. Und in diesem Falle, sollte es so sein. Die Gerüchte haben sich bewahrheitet: TNT (US) hat gerade die offizielle Pressemitteilung veröffentlicht, in der uns der US-Sender darüber informiert, daß Falling Skies eine zweite Staffel bekommen wird, die wie auch Staffel 1 insgesamt 10 Episoden umfassen soll. Ein Start wird für Sommer 2012 angepeilt.

Direkt von TNT:

TNT Orders Second Wave of Falling Skies, Cable’s #1 New Series

Epic Series from DreamWorks Television and Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, Starring Noah Wyle, Scores as Major Hit in U.S. and Abroad

TNT has renewed Falling Skies, cable’s #1 new series, for a second season. The epic saga about the aftermath of an all-out invasion by an alien military force has been a tremendous hit both domestically and internationally. Falling Skies, which airs Sundays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), stars Noah Wyle and comes to TNT from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg. TNT has ordered 10 episodes for the second season, which is slated to air in summer 2012.

“Falling Skies is a true standout series, from its ambitious storytelling, high-profile cast and production team to its phenomenal success when it comes to international and time-shifted viewing,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We’re reaching new audiences with Falling Skies and look forward to seeing where this fascinating and exciting series takes us next.”

Falling Skies takes place in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. Tom Mason (Wyle), a Boston history professor and the father of three sons, must put his extensive knowledge of military history to the test as second in command of a regiment of resistance fighters protecting a large group of civilian survivors. Falling Skies also stars Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton and Drew Roy.

Falling Skies premiered in the U.S. on TNT Sunday, June 19, drawing an extraordinary Live + 7 audience of 8 million viewers and ranking it as cable’s top series launch of 2011. The premiere also garnered an impressive 3.8 million adults 18-49 and 4.5 million adults 25-54. Through its first three installments, Falling Skies has averaged more than 6.4 million viewers through a blend of live and time-shifted viewing.

Falling Skies is quickly becoming a global television sensation. In the opening stages of its rollout in more than 75 international markets, it has already drawn strong – and in some cases record – audience deliveries for networks airing it in the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.

In addition to Spielberg, the first season of Falling Skies has been executive-produced by DreamWorks Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank, Graham Yost and screenwriter Robert Rodat, who wrote the pilot from an idea he co-conceived with Spielberg. Mark Verheiden and Greg Beeman have served as co-executive producers.

In den nächsten Stunden/Tagen wird sicherlich auch TNT-Serie (Deutschland) nachlegen und eine offizielle Pressemitteilung anfertigen. Schließlich läuft auch hierzulande seit Ende Juni Spielberg’s neue Apokalypse.

Aber was meint Ihr? War die Verlängerung zu erwarten gewesen? Freut’s Euch? Oder reicht in Euren Augen eine einzige Staffel Falling Skies ganz und gar aus?

Die Scorecard 2011 wurde geupdated. Erfahre mehr: Welche Serie kommt wieder? Welche wurde geaxed? Welche hängt in der Luft?

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