Outlander S4 Epi 3 | LOCATION: THE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

I am so glad they highlighted some of the people behind the scene, the detailed set designs and all of the extras. ~ Vida   The Scottish festival, at which Roger has been invited to give a performance playing his guitar, takes place in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina so, unknowingly, Brianna is traveling across the same countryside as her parents in the … Continue reading Outlander S4 Epi 3 | LOCATION: THE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

Outlander Set Design: Building River Run

Our biggest key set of the season, built both on location and on our A stage in the studio, where we build our biggest sets annually. For Season 1 this was Castle Leoch, the Paris apartment in Season 2, the Boston apartment in Season 3, and now, River Run. It was such a vivid description in the books, situated on the water so most visitor … Continue reading Outlander Set Design: Building River Run

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi13

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi13 – Eye Of the Storm ~ Season Finale Directed by Matthew B. Roberts   Written by Matthew B. Roberts & Toni Graphia This conversation is between Blacklanderz Tami, Iris and Tqwana. Arranged and edited by Vida. ACTION-PACKED | FAST-PACED | TENSE Tqwana:  Don’t blink or you’ll miss something. This episode raced to the end. This is probably the most entertaining episode of … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi13

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi12

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi12 – The Bakra  Directed by Charlotte Brändström   Written by Luke Schelhaas This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda, Kandra and Tqwana. Arranged and edited by Vida [Yes, I interrupt in this one too.]. PASSIONATE | SUPERNATURAL | HAUNTING | REPETITION Kandra:  This episode used Ian’s kidnapping as the catalyst for two characters from the past to resurface and cause unrest between … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi12

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi11

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi11 – Uncharted  Directed by Charlotte Brändström     Written by Karen Campbell & Shannon Goss This conversation is between Blacklanderz Evelyn, Jean and Cathy. Arranged and edited by Vida [Yes, I interrupt in this one too.]. INSANITY | INFURIATING | BASHFUL | REFLECTIVE |STITCHES Jean:  You need to bring your quirky imagination with this fun and revealing episode. It goes from … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi11

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi10

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi10 – Heaven & Earth Directed by David Moore      Written by Luke Schelhaas This conversation is between Blacklanderz Evelyn, Vida and Tyrese. Arranged and edited by Vida. WEARY | DISAPPOINTING | HOPEFUL Evelyn:  This episode is about hardship and how to overcome it. Each person has to figure this out on their own and we see each character coming to … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi10

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi9

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi9 – The Doldrums  Directed by David Moore      Written by Shannon Goss  This conversation is between Blacklanderz Marva, Erica and Amanda-Rae. Arranged and edited by Vida (I also interrupt, at times, I just can’t help it!). It’s the biggest change we’ve ever done on the main title.  Starting with episode 9 to the end, the score of the show changes … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi9

Inside | Outlander S3 Epi5

It makes for a more complete story when you can actually see what all went into creating these episodes from the locations, set/art designs to the costumes. It is incredible how much work goes into the show. We took a look inside Epi5 and we ‘luvbs’ it! ~ Enjoy! LOCATION: THE BOSTON HOME The Boston Streets were filmed on location in Glasgow. The brown stone … Continue reading Inside | Outlander S3 Epi5

Exhibit at Bel Air Library: Maryland artifacts compared to Outlander TV Series

Wow, the world of Outlander is expanding more and more every day. We ‘luvbs‘ it!! If you are in the area, you might want to check it out. If you do, please post pictures of your visit! Bel Air, Md., September 19, 2017 — “The Artifacts of Outlander,” an exhibit based on the popular Diana Gabaldon books and television series, opens Monday, October 2, at … Continue reading Exhibit at Bel Air Library: Maryland artifacts compared to Outlander TV Series

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi2

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi2 – Surrender Directed by Jennifer Getzinger      Written by Anne Kenney Evelyn: The posting of the wanted poster sets the tone of the episode. The Redcoats are hunting for Red Jaime!   WANTED: The Dunbonnet! This conversation is between Blacklanderz Cathy, Vida and Evelyn. Edited by Vida. RESILIENCE | DETERMINATION | SELF-DISCOVERY Cathy: This is my first time watching the … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi2

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1 – The Battle Joined Written by Ron D. Moore     Directed by Brendan Maher This conversation is between Blacklanderz Vida, Amanda and Jean. Edited by Vida. BRUTAL | HEARTBREAKING | HOPEFUL | RED HAIR! Vida: Doughtlander is FINALLY O-V-A-H! I am glad they started with the battle and sped up the timeline. It was definitely a Battle Royale for all – … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1

Inside Outlander’s Hunt for Claire Fraser

An exclusive adaptation from the book The Making of Outlander: The Series. In this adaption from The Making of Outlander: The Series, author Tara Bennett goes behind the scenes of the show’s early production, including the long search to find the right actress to play Claire and the major effort required for the show to be filmed in Scotland. CASTING For two decades, Diana Gabaldon’s … Continue reading Inside Outlander’s Hunt for Claire Fraser

Outlander Inside S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber

If you haven’t checked out the Outlander Community Website, you should. Starz opens up and shares an inside look into the episodes. We decided to share some of what they provide. Enjoy! CLOSER LOOK – DEED OF SASINE Created by Brendan Hessle in the Art Department. Under Scots law, Sasine is the official transfer of land and its buildings to another person. Symbolic transfers were … Continue reading Outlander Inside S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber Directed by Philip John    Written by Toni Graphia & Matthew B. Roberts This conversation is between Blacklanderz Vida, Michelle, and Tamisha; all have read the book. Edited by Vida. It’s so emotional. It’s so amazing to see Claire kind of back in her time. Obviously production design did an amazing job, and it’s such a satisfying finale…It’s heartbreaking … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13

Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber Directed by Philip John    Written by Toni Graphia & Matthew B. Roberts Starz/TV Synopsis Claire visits Lallybroch and Culloden Moor to make peace with the past, while Brianna and Roger bond over researching Randall family history. Jamie and Claire come up with a dangerous plan, which Dougal overhears, inciting him to a murderous rage. Jamie must do everything … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber (Title Analysis)