theamericans | Extra linkspam this week

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These built up again, so I'm not going to wait the full week! Moaaar links, coming right up:

First, in honour of Valentine's Day, some The Americans valentines by the show's script coordinator Molly Nussbaum: Philip, Stan, Elizabeth, Irina, Clark, Paige, Stan II.

Next, the First Look at Season Two thing from U.S. iTunes that

sistermagpie posted about is now up on youtube and viewable by non-Americans. :)

The results of two interviews with Starpulse's Brittany Fredrick: one with showrunner-writers Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, and one with executive producer Graham Yost (this latter one is specifically a look back at season one, if you're extra-spoiler-avoidant).

And speaking of interviews, SpoilerTV.com is soliciting questions for a future interview with Joel Fields.

FX is doing an online promo game that allows people to "unlock" a special preview by answering a question for 3 days--first on Facebook, then on Twitter, then on Instagram (viewable only in the U.S., because on the main FX site, but

apolla_savre has posted screencaps in the comments for us American-impaired folks).

Some information on one of this season's guest actors (I won't mention the name in case people are avoiding casting spoilers). He also tweeted about his nudity contract and took a picture of the wardrobe department while on set.

Spoilers galore!

sistermagpie already linked to this, but just in case someone missed it, a wonderful Entertainment Weekly review of the season opener (including at least a few spoilers that hadn't already been leaked)! Plus a few more old-hat spoilers from other sources: from TVGuide and from Enstars.

The title of episode eleven (of thirteen) has been released.

There is now a full episode description for episode 203 (second season, third episode).

The "Paige and Henry," "Danger," and "Rules" trailers have finally been put on youtube.

A silly "Parenting tips from The Americans" vid from youtube that feels like a fanvid but is apparently made by the people who make the show.

A shot of Keri Russell on set outdoors from a couple of days back.

Yahoo's TV blog nominates The Americans as one of the shows to catch up on during the Olympics.

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From:

apolla_savre

Regarding Irina's valentine: so...is it safe to say she lied? Like...canonically?

From:

jae

It's funny that you'd mention that...because I have the impression based on one other tweet that that "valentine" may have kicked off a discussion among the staff about that. :) And I think the closing door tells us that Joel isn't saying anything about whether or not that's officially canon.

-J

From:

katiac

I can see why they would keep a tight lid on that one--and perhaps even that they haven't really decided themselves which way to go. It's an interesting thread that could be picked up on again if it served the story, or just left for fans to debate if they don't. I'm comfortable thinking in my head it's probably just part of the honey trap unless we're shown something later that suggests differently.

From:

jae

Yeah, that's pretty much where I am at this point too.

-J

From:

sistermagpie

There was something on Facebook--I'm not sure if it's for something old, but they said there's a sneak peek or something and in order to get it you have to decode the link by answering a question for 3 days--first on Facebook, then on Twitter, then on Instagram (I don't even know where their Instagram is). So the first question is on Facebook today.

Oops-forgot to comment on everything else. Those Valentines are hilarious. I can't even pick a favorite. I'm excited for the character mentioned in that one link--I believe there was an episode titled after him.

Edited Date: 2014-02-14 05:44 pm (UTC)

From:

jae

I saw that "decode the link" game thing, but wasn't sure how to link to it! Any thoughts?

-J

From:

apolla_savre

Here's the url of the page on FX's site: http://www.fxnetworks.com/theamericans/firstlook

It has both clues:

1) Who was Elizabeth Jennings' first American recruit and lover?
2) What expensive Russian item did Philip give Elizabeth that she couldn't afford in her previous life?

From:

jae

Aha, that explains why I couldn't find that--if you're not in the U.S., you can't see anything on the FX site. Thanks; I'll add it.

-J

From:

apolla_savre

"if you're not in the U.S., you can't see anything on the FX site."

How rude! If you need me to check on the site every now and then, I'd be happy to do so. I could do screen caps too, if they were wanted, since the URL alone probably doesn't help those not in the US.

From:

jae

That would be awesome! Can you post them here in the comments?

-J

From:

apolla_savre

Absolutely!

EDIT
Oh my God, I didn't realize they'd be so big. Shall I resize?!

Edited Date: 2014-02-14 06:43 pm (UTC)

From:

jae

It's fine from here! Just don't forget to come back and post the third one. :)

-J

From:

apolla_savre

Don't worry! I'll get it tomorrow!

From:

jae

Thank you so much! <3

-J

From:

apolla_savre

(ok, I made a mistake, which is why clues 1 & 2 aren't showing up, I fixed it and since I can't edit that comment, all three clues are here)

So the url is http://bit.ly/gregorycaviarmischa or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpivo2LmcKA&feature=youtu.be

It looks to be the same "first look" as what's for free on US iTunes

Edited Date: 2014-02-15 10:58 pm (UTC)

From:

jae

Thank you so much for doing that!

-J

From:

sistermagpie

I think we just almost have to give the link to the site. I still can't find any Instagram page so I don't know how to answer that. Plus I answered the Facebook and Twitter and as far as I know I haven't gotten anything in return for it! I assume whoever figures it out will post the actual link once they get it.

From:

jae

Yeah, I added the link to the site in the post, with an indication that the screencaps had been posted by one of our comm members. It's all good! :)

-J

From:

katiac

There's something so wonderful (and completely shocking!) about watching Elizabeth be so over the top happy over Henry throwing darts at balloons and open his telescope. It's like a complete 180 from the Elizabeth we saw the second half of last season.

From:

jae

Yeah, though of course she has that in her, and always has. It will work (and break our hearts).

-J

From:

georgley

Thank you so much for posting all these! It's almost information overload at this point!

Might be worth noting for the next one that Keri Russell will be on Letterman on Feb 20.

From:

alisonx

I'm still waiting for Keri/Matt to be on Ellen. That's the dream. But yayy for new talk show interview :))

From:

jae

I hadn't heard that! Thank you for the tip. (I suppose I should figure out if we get Letterman. :)

I'm sure it will be put up on youtube afterward, right?

-J

From:

alisonx

Also Jae these weekly (bi-weekly) roundups are real GENIUS. All the info in one neat place :))) Thanks for all these links

From:

jae

You're very welcome!

It's so fun to see you posting here, by the way. <3

-J

From:

alisonx

I'm so late to this party I have so much to catch up on :( better late than never!

As for that Spoilertv link, that brings me back to last march with Matt's interview and I remember there were no questions posted for days!! I'm glad the fanbase has grown. I am so excited, this interview's gonna be so long and detailed. I gotta reread these ones:
http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/04/the-americans-noah-emmerich-conference.html
http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/03/the-americans-matthew-rhysconference.html

From:

jae

I actually think most of that is on Joel and his twitter activities, to be honest. He's drawn a LOT of people in and have gotten them paying attention and excited about the new season--some of them rabid fans like us, but also more casual fans. He's a true twitter natural! :)

-J

From:

treonb

That parenting vid is my kind of vid :-)

From:

jae

That was exactly my thought! "This is totally the same sort of thing Treon would do! But if Treon did it, it would be funnier." *g*

-J

From:

treonb

Heh, I appreciate the vote of confidence :-)

From:

treonb

I found a longer version of it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jPZMRJgBmA

*is doing research* ;-)

ETA: Oops.. sorry, it's the same vid. But the link is set to the end.

Edited Date: 2014-03-02 10:24 pm (UTC)

From:

jae

*pumps fist into the air* Research, excellent! :D

-J

From:

sistermagpie

For the next one, this article had some interesting points, including some details for the premiere. MR also lays out Philip's "long game" plans: http://www.tvguide.com/News/The-Americans-Deep-Undercover-1077862.aspx

From:

jae

Got it! I think I might have enough for a post today, but I'll wait a few hours and see if something else obvious comes up.

-J

From:

georgley

The description for episode 4 is now up on SpoilerTV!

http://www.spoilertv.com/2014/02/the-americans-episode-204-little-night.html

Episode 2.04 - A Little Night Music
(Airs March 19, 10:00 pm e/p)

Just when Philip and Elizabeth think they have a quiet road ahead, an old friend returns to complicate things. Not only do they have to intercept a target who could prove valuable to the Soviet Union, but they also have to take on an important rogue mission without the support of the Centre. Divisions inside the Rezidentura deepen between Oleg and Arkady and there’s an upheaval at the FBI as the chickens come home to roost for Agent Gaad. Meanwhile, Martha’s frustrations threaten to blow Philip’s cover.

Written by Stephen Schiff; directed by Lodge Kerrigan.