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'Vikings' Season 2: What "Formidable" New Foe Will Ragnar Face?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:30:58 +0000

Though the discussion may have been swallowed up by last night's buzz-worthy 'Game of Thrones' and 'Mad Men' episodes, this past Sunday saw 'Vikings' airing its first season finale "All Change," setting up a turbulent season 2 that will see Viking chieftan Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) traveling to dangerous new territory, figuratively and literally. Series helmer Michael Hirst made the rounds today to discuss the tense finale and preview the eventual season 2, so find out about the future of 'Vikings' inside!

'Vikings' Season 2: History Renews for Additional Season

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:54:56 +0000

Well, we could have seen that coming. After airing five episodes of its nine-episode order, 'Vikings' has officially raided a second season pickup from the History channel. Having earned favorable reviews from critics and ratings strongly aided by History's 'The Bible' miniseries, it looks like Ragnar Lothbrok and his brood will return to raid another day. Get the latest details on 'Vikings' season 2 inside!

History's 'Vikings' Preview: Will Ragnar Lothbrok Change Destiny?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:30:46 +0000

This coming Sunday, March 3 will mark an important date for History, as their first original scripted series 'Vikings' breaks waves across the TV landscape. We've seen the first few episodes, and spoken with some of the cast, but should you tune in to see Ragnar Lothbrok and the all-new historical tale of 'Vikings!' Check out a sneak peek of Sunday's series premiere inside!

History's 'Vikings' Trailer: New Footage Takes Us Into the West

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:50:02 +0000

Unaccustomed to seeing historical fiction on the History Channel as we are, History's 'Vikings' seems more and more an intriguing new series worthy of carving out a new place in the TV pantheon. The original series will hit TV screens on March 3, 2013, and apart from the teaser and photos we've seen, the network has issued the most real footage yet in the latest trailer for 'Vikings.' Will you watch Ragnar Lothbrok sail into the west? Check out the new trailer for Vikings inside, and judge for yourself!

History's 'Vikings': Check out the Opening Sequence!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:47:22 +0000

Apart from a number of casting announcements over the last few months and an initial teaser, we haven’t heard much from History’s upcoming original series ‘Vikings,’ set to premiere on March 3. The series takes a fictional, yet historical look at the Viking age, recruiting a number of recognizable stars to swing swords and shields. And even though the series won't officially debut until March, how would you like to see the bad-ass opening sequence? Get a sneak peek of 'Vikings' inside!

'The Kennedys' Sequel Series Being Plotted by ReelzChannel

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:52:38 +0000

But didn't they...hmm. It's of interest to note that while nowhere near the storied history of the famous Kennedy family itself, historical miniseries 'The Kennedys' went through quite a bit of controversy in its own right just to make it to air the first time around. Dumped by The History Channel and largely eschewed by every other network, the Greg Kinnear/Katie Holmes political dramatization eventually landed on ReelzChannel to mixed reviews, but is a sequel now in the works?

Mitchell Guist of 'Swamp People' Dies at 47

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:50:33 +0000

Mitchell Guist, who starred on the History Channel reality show ‘Swamp People,’ passed away on Monday while loading a boat on Louisiana’s Belle River. According to reports, Guist suffered a seizure and fell down. It is unclear if trauma from the fall killed him, or if his death was a result of a medical condition. “We are extremely [...]