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  • “Better Call Saul”: Will We Get To See Squat Cobbler Videos?

    Better Call Saul has only just dipped the toe into the second season and fans are already intrigued about the new character, Pryce, played by Mark Proksch.

    Of course, in one hilarious turn of events, it is mentioned on Better Call Saul that Pryce once made erotic “Squat Cobbler” videos in which he sits in different pies and cries for the enjoyment of a wealthy and gross man.

    Now fans of Better Call Saul want to know: Are we going to get to see these Squat Cobbler videos?

    When Better Call Saul‘s Mark Proksch, himself, was asked about the possibility, he said, “It’s something I know people will want to see, and Vince [Gilligan] and [executive producer Peter Gould] have hinted on the podcast that you may somehow, some way, at some point, get to see them – if they do indeed exist.”

    He added, “I will say this, though. If they do exist, they’ll be some of the most disturbing things you will ever see.”

    Undoubtedly. But we still want to. And it seems Proksch could be just fearless enough to pull it off. I mean, before finding fame on Better Call Saul and The Office, he sort of made a name for himself by making viral videos of himself crashing newscasts as a fake yo-yo champion.

    When he was asked if he was up to the task and if those yo-yo videos have helped his career, he replied, “Kind of. That’s how I got on The Office. For Saul, I auditioned, and later Vince and Peter found out about the videos through Bob Odenkirk, and they loved them. So yeah, those videos have really paid off.”

    Interesting.

    Better Call Saul fans, are you interested in seeing the Squat Cobbler videos?

  • Better Call Saul: Netflix Gets Viewers Ready With Saul-Based Breaking Bad Playlist

    Better Call Saul: Netflix Gets Viewers Ready With Saul-Based Breaking Bad Playlist

    The much anticipated Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul debuts on AMC on Sunday, and Netflix, which owns the streaming rights abroad, is getting viewers ready with a playlist of Breaking Bad episodes.

    “We’re remembering the best moments of our favorite sleazy lawyer from Breaking Bad,” a spokesperson tells WebProNews.

    Consider this an episode guide of the best of Saul Goodman courtesy of Netflix:

    Season 2, Episode 8: Better Call Saul – We first meet Saul, a “criminal lawyer”

    Season 2, Episode 11: Mandala – Saul proposes a new business partner for Walt and Jesse

    Season 3, Episode 2: Caballo Sin Nombre – Saul gets Jesse’s parents to lower the price to their house

    Season 3, Episode 6: Sunset – Saul urges Walt to get rid of the RV

    Season 3, Episode 11: Abiquiu – Saul meets Walter’s wife, Skyler

    Season 5, Episode 1: Live Free or Die – Walt lets Saul know he’s in charge

    You can cram those in before Sunday’s premiere, right?

    AMC will not only be debuting the first episode on Sunday, but will follow that up with the second episode on Monday. Critics are already raving about Better Call Saul, so let’s hope it lives up to the hype. Hold on to your butts.

    In the U.S. and Canada, the show will be available on Netflix just after the season finale on AMC.

    Image via Better Call Saul (Facebook)

  • Breaking Bad Prequel Promises To Be Television Event

    Relief is coming soon.

    For fans going through serious Breaking Bad withdrawal, some vital information was revealed at the Television Critics’ Association Press Tour for the drama’s spinoff Better Call Saul. The show’s creator, our good pal and conflict-mastermind Vince Gilligan and co-showrunner Peter Gould, provided a few nuggets about the drama that should help fans with any remaining shakes and sweats.

    Additionally, AMC released two first-look photos of the show’s production in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The cable network also released one of several planned updates regarding key information about the spinoff.

    Post by AMC.

    First off, Better Call Saul, starring Bob Odenkirk, will be a prequel which centers upon Saul’s transformation from plain old Jimmy McGill to the shady but lovably quirky lawyer we got to know during five seasons of Breaking Bad.

    This is the official synopsis released by AMC:

    The series is set six years before Saul Goodman (Odenkirk) meets Walter White. When we meet him, the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and often against, Jimmy is “fixer” Mike Erhmantraut (Banks), a beloved character introduced in Breaking Bad . The series will track Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer.” The series’ tone is dramatic, woven through with dark humor.

    We know that season one will run 10 episodes and that it has already been renewed for a second season, which will run for 13 episodes. The show is set to air early 2015 and early 2016. No exact date for either season has been announced just yet.

    AMC president Charlie Collier said of the show, “When introducing any series, especially one with the DNA of Breaking Bad, there are countless factors to consider in making sure the show gets the launch it deserves. We have a strong history with Vince, Peter, Bob, the studio, and so many involved with this production; we are enjoying the process on Saul and all share a focus on making it a true television event. No half measures.”

    We also know that the series will take place around 2002, and much like Breaking Bad will shift time periods. Better Call Saul may also include Walter White story-lines. “One of the great things about having a time line which is flexible is that perhaps some of it takes place before Breaking Bad, during Breaking Bad, and after Breaking Bad. That gives us the ability to bring back characters that were killed on Breaking Bad,” said Gould.

    More updates should be coming soon.

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  • Breaking Bad Cast Return To Spinoff Better Call Saul

    To those who can’t listen to Badfinger’s “Baby Blue” without weeping into that pile of meth you bought for sentimental reasons, I have wonderful news: Better Call Saul, AMC’s spinoff of Breaking Bad starring Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman, may include Walter White story-lines.

    However, they will likely take place in the halcyon days of yore, aka before White turned into America’s favorite dad/drug dealer and was just a high school teacher getting annual subpar b-day handjobs and praying for the end.

    “One of the great things about having a time line which is flexible is that perhaps some of it takes place before Breaking Bad, during Breaking Bad, and after Breaking Bad. That gives us the ability to bring back characters that were killed on Breaking Bad,” said executive producer Peter Gould in the most baiting statement I have ever heard, ever.

    The show takes place in 2002, six years before Goodman becomes involved with White’s antics, and will also jump between several decades including timelines both before and after White’s death. But White will not be the focus of the show.

    “We’re trying to make something that stands on its own that has an entertainment value that is not just about seeing a series of old favorites. It’s not the series equivalent of a clip show. We’re trying to balance these things out” said Gould (“Are you or are you not bringing Walter White back to us, sir,” retorted my inner crybaby).

    Whether or not White is returning, the fact that that the show creators used “What problem does Saul Goodman solve?” as a writing prompt is reason enough for me to tune in. Not that the show needs fans to increase chances of getting picked up for a second season — AMC ordered season two before season one has a premiere date more solid than “early 2015.”

    And now, just because I can stand to watch knowing I may get another chance to love and hate Walter White:

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  • Breaking Bad: Is Walter White Coming Back?

    The news about a possible spin-off for AMC’s hit television drama, Breaking Bad, has been circulating for a while now. In fact, the spin-off, centered around “criminal” lawyer Saul Goodman and titled Better Call Saul, is not only a done deal, it’s already been approved for a second season, before the first one even airs.

    Breaking Bad fans expect that this show might have more of a comedic turn to it than the original drama, but the character of Saul Goodman, with his amoral approach to the justice and civil court systems, was such a hit that fans are willing to go with lighter fare just to taste a bit more of the blue crystal soaked world in Albuquerque that they loved for five seasons.

    But the producers of Better Call Saul have made a few changes to the show’s concept, and say that fans could be in for some real surprises. While the show was initially planned to take place entirely before Saul Goodman met Walter White, producers now say the show’s timeline will be “flexible.” And that could allow for some great cameos.

    “One of the great things about having a time line which is flexible is that perhaps some of it takes place before Breaking Bad, during Breaking Bad, and after Breaking Bad.” said executive producer Peter Gould. “That gives us the ability to bring back characters that were killed on Breaking Bad.”

    Could that mean that fans might see Walter White, Skyler, Jesse, and other core cast members? Possibly. We do know that Jonathan Banks will be coming along to reprise his role as Mike Ehrmantraut.

    Some other series regulars have said they are committed in other places and will not likely be coming along for Saul anytime soon, but that could change as the show gets developed.

    Better Call Saul is slated to have 10 episodes in Spring 2015, and another 13 the following season.

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  • Breaking Bad Spins Off To Better Call Saul and One Man Show

    The acclaimed Breaking Bad, better known as AMC’s Breaking Bad, has not only achieved its own official spin off titled Better Call Saul but its own fringe festival one man show, One Man Breaking Bad.

    The sixty minute play will be performed in August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The official description for this play reads as follows:

    Sixty Episodes in 60 Minutes. One Man Breaking Bad. See your iconic favourites come to life: Walt, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt Junior, Mike and Gus Fring! LA actor Miles Allen has had over a million hits on YouTube, displaying both his acting and his incredible mimicking abilities. See him in Edinburgh after the sell out Melbourne Comedy Festival season of the world premiere of this incredible tour de force.

    The tour de force currently has nine likes on Facebook.

    “I realized that there was still this huge hole in Breaking Bad fans’ hearts and in mine when the show had ended,” the man behind this madness, Miles Allen, explained according to The Hollywood Reporter, We’re like addicted to it, as Jesse and Walt’s customers were to their meth, and so the natural progression for me was packaging it as this huge fanboy love letter for the fans.”

    As for the official spin-off, Better Call Saul, the New York Daily News found out a few facts for us. Namely, it will take place before, during and after the events of Breaking Bad. “One of the great things about having a timeline which is flexible is that perhaps some of it takes place before Breaking Bad, during Breaking Bad, and after Breaking Bad,” Executive Producer Peter Gould said. “That gives us the ability to bring back characters that were killed on Breaking Bad.”

    It might even feature Bryan Cranston.

    If you want a taste of the spin off, a few promotional videos have been published online since September.

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  • Aaron Paul Is Totally Down For “Saul” Appearance

    Aaron Paul says he is ready and willing to appear on the “Breaking Bad” spinoff “Better Call Saul”, which premieres in November on AMC.

    The actor said recently that he’s spoken with Vince Gilligan, the creator of both shows, about coming back as Jesse Pinkman. The upside to that is, he’ll be doing it in a prequel, so he can further explore Jesse’s past as a small-time drug dealer and maybe even dig deeper into what caused the rift between him and his parents.

    “Anything Vince is involved with, I’m there,” Paul said. “I owe him my entire career. And the idea of jumping into the skin of Jesse Pinkman again in his lighter days — because it’s all a prequel — it would be fun.”

    Gilligan has already said he wants to bring back some of the characters from “Breaking Bad” to interact with Bob Odenkirk, who will star once more as “criminal” lawyer Saul Goodman. Although Dean Norris (Hank Schrader) has said he’s not interesting in returning, it’s possible we’ll see Bryan Cranston fill Walter White’s shoes again as he hasn’t been ruled out.

    “I think that experience was that experience. I’m not a big fan of kind of revisiting something that has already been done. But I think it’s going to be awesome. So I can’t wait to see it,” Norris said.

    Paul is currently promoting his new film “Need For Speed” and will be hosting a WWE match in Chicago on March 3.

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  • Netflix Will Continue Its ‘Breaking Bad’ Relationship With ‘Better Call Saul’

    Netflix announced a deal with Sony that will see it exclusively streaming coming Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul in Europe and Latin America shortly after it airs in the U.S. next year. In the U.S. and Canada, the show will be available on Netflix just after the season finale on AMC.

    In other words, Netflix will be the exclusive subscription television service in all its territories for the show as it is in some for Breaking Bad.

    Ahead of the final season of Breaking Bad, Netflix announced a similar deal to stream its episodes in the UK the day after they aired.

    “‘Breaking Bad’ is widely recognized as one of the great TV experiences in this new golden age of television,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “It has also proven very popular with Netflix subscribers around the world. This spin-off promises to continue its tradition of powerful storytelling. We are proud to be in business with Sony Pictures Television to bring Saul Goodman to our subscribers around the world.”

    “Coming off of the overwhelming success of ‘Breaking Bad,’ we’re excited to continue our collaboration with Vince [Gilligan, creator], as well as Peter Gould, and that fans around the world will be able to embrace ‘Saul,’” said Steve Mosko, President of Sony Pictures Television.

    Here’s the description for Better Call Saul, according to Netflix:

    Starring Bob Odenkirk and co-created and executive produced by “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, “Better Call Saul” tells the story of mall-based super lawyer Saul Goodman in the years before he became Walter White’s attorney. From parking tickets to mass murder, from slip-and-fall to bond fraud, Saul handles it all.

    Rumor has it that much of the show will take place inside the courtroom. It sounds like Bryan Cranston is up for a cameo, should the opportunity arise.

    Netflix subscribers in the U.S. are still waiting for the final episodes of Breaking Bad to become available.

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  • Breaking Bad Spinoff: Check Out These Promotional Videos From The ‘Better Call Saul’ Website

    You’ve probably heard the news by now. The Breaking Bad universe will live on after the upcoming series finale. News came out on Wednesday that AMC will be going forward with a long-rumored spinoff about Bob Odenkirk’s Saul Goodman character.

    Back in 2011, AMC put out a faux website for the fictional lawyer complete with promotional videos. In light of the news, these seem worth revisiting. So, here you go:

    There’s also a “live” office webcam, where you can see Saul at work:

    There’s plenty more fun stuff on the site, including e-cards and a “Dress Like Saul” fashion show. And don’t forget to check out SaveWalterWhite.com if you haven’t already.

    Better Call Saul will be a prequel to Breaking Bad, so just because Saul’s story will continue to be told does not necessarily mean that he’ll survive.

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  • Breaking Bad Spin-off Picked Up By AMC

    Breaking Bad, the show that follows everyone’s favorite meth dealer Walter White, is finally coming to an end in just a few weeks. The show is in its fifth and final season and the fifth season was split into two parts, making the last batch of episodes build in intensity for even longer. Breaking Bad focuses on Walter White, a retired chemistry teacher who turned to cooking meth in order to make money for his cancer treatments. Him and his partner, Jesse Pinkman, are helped throughout the show by the sleazy, but funny lawyer, Saul Goodman.

    The show is currently wrapping up its final 8 episodes and episode number 13 just aired this past Sunday. Walter has gotten himself into quite a situation recently and for those fans that want more, fear not, Saul Goodman will have his own show after Breaking Bad is over. Breaking Bad will finish its five year run on September 29, with 3 more episodes to go. Goodman is played by Bob Odenkirk, who co-stars alongside Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in the show.

    Breaking Bad has become one of the most popular shows on television and just when viewers thought they had seen all of it, there is more coming for the die hard fans. As a large surprise since Breaking Bad did achieve such an iconic status, AMC did not leap at the opportunity to host a spin-off, but their hesitation to buy the project allowed several other networks to express interest before deciding to pick it up themselves, according to The New York Times.

    It has been rumored for a while now that Saul would be given his own show, and today it was finally confirmed by the network. The show will be titled Better Call Saul, which is a reference to his slogan that is seen on his billboard and TV ads in Breaking Bad. They use Saul when they get in trouble and have no other way of getting help, with Saul being the master of getting things taken care of.

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    It has been said that Better Call Saul will be a prequel that shows fans Goodman’s experiences before he met Walter White. Further details are not yet available, although it is set up to be another hour-long drama, but will likely have a bit of a lighter tone than that of Breaking Bad, says Time Magazine.

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  • ‘Breaking Bad’ Spin-Off About Saul Goodman Is Actually Happening, And It’s Called ‘Better Call Saul’ [Report]

    Well, that was quick. Yesterday we reported on comments from actor/comedian Bob Odenkirk, who plays the character Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad, about a rumored spin-off focused on that character.

    Odenkirk participated in a reddit AMA (along with fellow Mr. Show cast members David Cross and Brian Posehn). This is what he had to say about the show:

    Saul spin-off? Don’t know. Really. I trust Vince Gilligan when he says he has a good idea for it, an idea that motivates him to want to work on it. Vince, obviously, can do anything he chooses at this point, so it’s a massive honor that he would put any mental effort into a Saul show. Peter Gould is a Breaking Bad writer who wrote the first script that Saul appeared in, and, I believe, Peter is interested in a possible Saul show. So…that’s a lot of goodwill and energy making it a possibility. But still, this is a creative endeavor we’re talking about, and then there’s the business side that would have to be worked out…so many hurdles. I am thrilled that people like the character enough to want that show to happen.

    Today, Deadline is reporting that the show is happening, and that it is fittingly called Better Call Saul, which was Goodman’s slogan on the show. There’s a real website at BetterCallSaul.com. From Deadline:

    Breaking Bad‘s Saul Goodman will live on at AMC. After lengthy negotiations, the cable network and Breaking Bad producer Sony Pictures TV have reached a licensing agreement for a spinoff from Vince Gilligan‘s acclaimed drama series. The spinoff series, tentatively titled Better Call Saul, had been in the works for months. It centers on one of Breaking Bad‘s most recognizable supporting characters, Bob Odenkirk‘s unflappable criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. Conceived by Breaking Bad creator Gilligan and series writer-producer Peter Gould, who created the Saul character together for a Season 2 episode written by Gould, the spinoff will be be a one-hour prequel that will focus on the evolution of the Goodman character before he ever became Walter White’s lawyer, AMC said. The network wouldn’t elaborate on the project’s status, but I’ve learned Better Call Saul has a series order pending the complication of Sony TV’s deals with Gilligan, Gould and Odenkirk. The pact between AMC and Sony TV came after talks between the two sides came down to the wire, with other outlets, including Netflix, which has had huge success with Breaking Bad, very interested in snatching the spinoff series.

    It’s not surprising at all that Netflix wanted a piece, considering how they love to bring back beloved characters from TV shows, and that they practically already promote Breaking Bad like it’s their own.

    For Breaking Bad fans, this seems like pretty good news. Luckily we know it’s prequel, so the news doesn’t spoil the fate of Goodman’s character on the show, which has three episodes left.

    It’s hard to imagine that this won’t have an entirely different tone than Breaking Bad, but it that’s probably a good thing. Based on the character and Odenkirk’s own career, I’d expect this to be a little more on the humorous side. It will be interesting to see if we see any other familiar faces from Breaking Bad appear on the show.

    Spin-offs rarely work, but it does happen on occasion. Frasier, The Jeffersons, Laverne and Shirley and Angel come to mind. And this is a Breaking Bad character we’re talking about. Hell, this is Bob Odenkirk we’re talking about. Count me in.

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