Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton & Richard Rankin On Season 5 Of STARZ’s “Outlander”

Season five of STARZ’s “Outlander” finds the Frasers fighting for their family and the home they have forged on Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie must find a way to defend all that he has created in America, and to protect those who look to him for leadership and protection. BUILD hosted stars Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin to talk about the hit series. … Continue reading Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton & Richard Rankin On Season 5 Of STARZ’s “Outlander”

‘Outlander’ giving boost to N.C. tourism sites

The wildly popular books series and Starz TV show has inspired fans to visit local historic sites Although Gabaldon’s first three books and TV seasons primarily take place in Scotland, Claire and Jamie eventually travel across the ocean and arrive in America by way of Wilmington, a real path taken by thousands of Scottish Highlanders in the years before and after the American Revolution. The … Continue reading ‘Outlander’ giving boost to N.C. tourism sites

Outlander star Sophie Skelton explains why Brianna slapped Jamie in S4

During the season 4 episode of the Starz drama dubbed “The Deep Heart’s Core,” an extremely angry Brianna (Sophie Skelton) whacked her father Jamie (Sam Heughan) across the face after learning he mistakenly beat up Roger (Richard Rankin) instead of the man who actually raped her (Stephen Bonnet, played by Ed Speleers). Bree couldn’t contain her rage — a surprise turn of events, since the … Continue reading Outlander star Sophie Skelton explains why Brianna slapped Jamie in S4

Outlander Set Design: The Wilmington Theatre Scene

A fun set for texture this season was the design of the theatre in Wilmington. This allowed production to make something much more opulent in design that many other sets this season. They used an old church in Glasgow and, in 48 hours, gave it a total overhaul in terms of the dressing, building a huge proscenium arch with lots of rich red velvets and … Continue reading Outlander Set Design: The Wilmington Theatre Scene

Outlander Set Design: Fergus and Marsali’s Rented Rooms

Lauren Lyle (Marsali) takes you behind-the-scenes of Fergus and Marsali’s rented rooms in Wilmington.   Source: Outlander Community, Starz   Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. No copyright infringement intended. Continue reading Outlander Set Design: Fergus and Marsali’s Rented Rooms

Outlander Set Design: The Gloriana

I ‘luvbs’ me some Jon Gary Steele set designs! ~ Vida The interior of Stephen Bonnet’s ship, the Gloriana, is the same boat that was the hero ship of Season 3, the Artemis. The set was sent back from the Cape Town film studios to Scotland on a ship.   Source: Outlander Community, Starz   Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. … Continue reading Outlander Set Design: The Gloriana

15 TV Moments From This Week That We Can’t Stop Talking About

Well Clandom, Outlander ranked #7 and #8 on BuzzFeed’s list! 7. In Outlander, Roger told Brianna that Claire successfully found Jamie in the past, which causes Brianna to travel to Scotland in order to “find her mother.” 8. Also in Outlander, Roger learned that Claire and Jamie eventually die in a fire at Fraser’s Ridge — y’all, this is my favorite Outlander book and I’m … Continue reading 15 TV Moments From This Week That We Can’t Stop Talking About

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

Outlander Wardrobe: Phaedre’s Costume

I based the colors for Phaedre and all the slaves at River Run on the tobacco and indigo which the script mentions as being two of the commodities which Jocasta’s plantation grows. ~ Nina Ayers, Co-Costume Designer There are symbols embroidered into some of their clothing which create a link to the various African countries from whence they came. ~ Nina Ayers, Co-Costume Designer   … Continue reading Outlander Wardrobe: Phaedre’s Costume

Outlander Location – Building Wilmington

For the Art Department, creating a new world in Scotland was, logistically, one of the biggest challenges faced yet, since, in terms of architecture, nothing existed in Scotland as an appropriate match. The studio took on a huge backlot space where they’ve built a ‘clapper board’ colonial town. This season, it took the form of a two-street town which will made even bigger for Seasons … Continue reading Outlander Location – Building Wilmington

Outlander Claire’s Medical Box

The gift of the beautiful medical box is one of the most touching things Jamie has ever done for Claire. ~ Caitriona Balfe (Claire) The medical box is Jamie’s gift to Claire, which he purchases using one of the Frasers’ jewels. Ever thoughtful and considerate, it is Jamie’s way of recognizing one of his wife’s many talents—a gift that will truly keep on giving, allowing … Continue reading Outlander Claire’s Medical Box

Outlander CASTING: ROLLO

Rollo is Young Ian’s faithful companion in Season 4. During the very first episode, we are introduced to the ‘wolf dog’ of Diana Gabaldon’s books—the dog which Young Ian has won gambling at dice. A Northern Inuit breed, the dog chosen for the role is so gentle in terms of his temperament that producers had to amend some of the more ferocious qualities attributed to … Continue reading Outlander CASTING: ROLLO