The ‘Outlander’ Obsession: How the Starz Series Became a TV Smash Hit

This is an excerpt from TV Guide Magazine’s Outlander Forever Special Collector’s Issue, which is available for international pre-order online at OutlanderForever.com and available nationwide on newsstands now. Before Outlander even started steaming up our TV screens on August 9, 2014, the sexy saga had superfans. They were the deeply devoted readers of author Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling time-travel romance series. The frisky franchise already numbered … Continue reading The ‘Outlander’ Obsession: How the Starz Series Became a TV Smash Hit

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Terry Dresbach On Creating The Look of ‘Outlander’

I’ve loved every costume Terry, Nina and crew have made thus far for the show, especially S4. They deserve all the awards in the world. ~ Vida For over four years, costume designer Terry Dresbach has created the costumes for the cast of Outlander. Time-travel, continents and centuries meant Dresbach was always planning ahead. It also meant she had to be a huge fan of the books … Continue reading Terry Dresbach On Creating The Look of ‘Outlander’

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Outlander Untold | Through The Stones – Phaedre and Lizzie

I appreciate that they spotlighted Phaedre and Lizzie. For a change, the highlighted some of the other characters in the show. Source: Video via Parade Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. No copyright infringement intended. Continue reading Outlander Untold | Through The Stones – Phaedre and Lizzie

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Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi13

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi13 – Man of Worth Written by Toni Graphia | Directed by Stephen Woolfenden This conversation is between Blacklanderz Tqwana, Amanda and Tami and Vida. Arranged and edited by Vida. RECONCILIATION | CHOICES | FAMILY | UNCERTAIN FUTURE | HONOR Tqwana (Tq): This was an episode that had some really emotional highs and a few things that fell flat. Overall, it … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi13

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Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi12

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi12 – Providence Written by Karen Campbell | Directed by Mairzee Almas This conversation is between Blacklanderz Cathy, Tqwana and Vida. Arranged and edited by Vida. V: I liked that they had the Mohawks displaying some of their traditions in the title cards. It also showed how exquisite and detailed the set design of the village is. Jon Gary Steele and … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi12

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Outlander Costume Design

George Washington He doesn’t appear in the books, but producers thought it would be fun to introduce his character as a chance meeting for Jamie and Claire in the show. For Claire Fraser, it is like meeting a movie star and she is scripted to be a little goofy in her questions for him. Theatre Actors Theatergoers Source: Outlander Community, Starz Disclaimer: We … Continue reading Outlander Costume Design

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Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi8

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi8 – Wilmington Written by Luke Schelhaas | Directed by Jennifer Getzinger This conversation is between Blacklanderz Tami, Gwen and Tyrese. Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just because.] Tyrese: I found the title card to be striking visually, evoking the Shakespearean phrase that Governor Tryon quotes later in the episode, … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi8

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Bree and Roger’s Time Travel Wardrobes

Brianna Time Travels Her costumes leading up to her time travel were deeply personal for me. Her ‘through the stones’ dress was quite the dilemma. We had previously decided that Claire knew too much of life in the eighteenth century to think that a “Jessica Gutenberg” (Gunne Sax) dress would pass muster, but I knew how much it meant to the fans and made the … Continue reading Bree and Roger’s Time Travel Wardrobes

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24 ‘Outlander’ Costume Secrets You Definitely Never Noticed

Dresbach talks Season 1 Easter eggs, sending Brianna through the stones, and why this is her last season with the show. Over six years and four seasons, costume designer Terry Dresbach has turned Outlander, one of the hardest-to-define shows on television (a romance-epic that spans two centuries, multiple continents, and dozens of history book-altering events, for starters) into one of the most beautifully-costumed, as well. … Continue reading 24 ‘Outlander’ Costume Secrets You Definitely Never Noticed

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Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi7

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi7 – Down the Rabbit Hole Written by Shannon Goss | Directed by Jennifer Getzinger This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda, Lorinda and Ayana (Ay). Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just because.] A: Someone’s making peanut butter sandwiches in the 1970’s. I’m reminded of the details Mad Men put into … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi7

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Outlander Wardrobe: William

I wanted William to look as much ‘The Little Lord’ as possible and therefore used the finest materials to create his costumes. The cream linen ‘playsuit’ which he wears was designed to link to Jamie’s black linen suit, although purposely ‘impractical’ with the color choice. His silk ‘dinner suit’ is reminiscent of Lord John Grey’s suits, with the contrasting turn back collar. I wanted to … Continue reading Outlander Wardrobe: William

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Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi6

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi6 – Blood of My Blood Written by Shaina Fewell | Directed by Denise Di Novi This conversation is between Blacklanderz Margot (hasn’t read the book), Helina and Ayana. Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just because.] A: Beware of snakes, with and without legs. This is the first time I … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi6

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Costumes (S3)

I’ve never viewed a television series where the costumes change every season. Though there weren’t that many changes for our main characters, there were additional ones we’d not seen before – slaves, Maroons, children etc., and this season went between centuries. Here are some of our favorites from S3. Every season has Redcoats. This season we saw a more rugged Jamie depicting his life in … Continue reading Costumes (S3)

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Outlander Casting: Duncan’s Return

Duncan Lacroix’s character, Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, is truly a fan favorite. We were ALL glad to see his return and look forward to what the writers have in store for him. Again, the book readers and non-book readers are in the same place, as it relates to him, and have no clue what is going to happen! ~ Vida Best Godfather E-V-A-H! Wardrobe: Murtagh’s Costume … Continue reading Outlander Casting: Duncan’s Return

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Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi5

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi5 – Savages Written by Denise Di Novi | Directed by Bronwyn Garrity T: Very clever title card! It’s how I imagine a shop in that time would wrap a present. A: I think this title card is fantastic. The symbolism of this doll, as well as the fabric, takes a turn to say the least. Ty: It is deceptively innocent. … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi5

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