HBO's "Vinyl" Discussion (2016)

[theusher]

On the heels of the series order to J.J. Abrams and Jonah Nolan’ star-studded drama Westworld, HBO has given a formal series pickup to another drama pilot stocked with A-listers behind and in front of the camera: the untitled Rock ‘n Roll project from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter.

The long-gestating drama, created by Winter, had been in the works at HBO since 2010. It took a slow route after long waits for Scorsese’s schedule to clear and for Winter to wrap up HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, which he created and ran. The project gained momentum last year when Boardwalk Empire standout Bobby Cannavale was cast as the lead and Brian Koppelman and David Levien were hired as showrunners, subsequently replaced by George Mastras. With Boardwalk Empire over, Winter is set to serve as showrunner on the Rock ‘n Roll series, on which he is credited as writer alongside Mastras. Scorsese directed the pilot just as he did with the pilot for Boardwalk Empire, winning an Emmy for his work. Scorsese also had worked with Jagger, directing the 2008 Rolling Stones documentary Shine a Light, which led to their collaboration on the Rock ‘n Roll drama.

The untitled hourlong drama is set in 1970s New York and explores the drug- and sex-fueled music business as punk and disco were breaking out, all through the eyes of a record executive (Cannavale) trying to resurrect his label and find the next new sound. Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano and Juno Temple co-star and the cast includes Andrew Dice Clay, Ato Essandoh, Max Casella, James Jagger, Jack Quaid, Birgitte Sorenson, P.J. Byrne, J.C. MacKenzie, Bo Dietl, Robert Funaro and Joe Caniano.

Cast:

Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, the founder and president of a top-tier record label (American Century Records) with a great ear for discovering talent, who undergoes a crisis of character when confronted with a life altering decision.

Olivia Wilde as Devon Finestra, Richie’s wife, a former actress/model who lived a Bohemian life in 1960s New York. Richie’s crisis causes strain on their family and propels her to re-immerse in her former lifestyle.

Ray Romano as Zak Yankovich, one of Richie’s partners, the tough and savvy Head of Promotions of American Century with decades of experience dating back to the dark, mob-infested days of the recording business.

Juno Temple as Jamie Vine, an ambitious assistant in the A&R Department of American Century. She uses her keen abilities to manipulate people and blend into the various subcultures of the New York music underground in order to break through the glass ceiling and get ahead at the record label.

Andrew “Dice” Clay as Frank “Buck” Rogers, the cocaine-fueled owner of a chain of radio stations.

Ato Essandoh as Lester Grimes, a former singer and ex-colleague of Richie Finestra.

Max Casella as Julius “Julie” Silver, nurturing yet with an explosive temper, and the Head of A&R of American Century, who struggles to stay hip and relevant in the young man’s game of the rock ‘n’ roll business.

James Jagger as Kip Stevens, lead singer of Nasty Bits, an early punk-rock band.

Jack Quaid as Clark Morelle, a young A&R executive at American Century who struggles for a foothold in the competitive environment of the A&R team.

Birgitte Sorenson as Ingrid, a Danish actress favored by Andy Warhol and close friend of Richie Finestra’s wife, Devon.

P.J. Byrne as Scott Levitt, Head of Legal for American Century Records.

J.C. MacKenzie as Skip Fontaine, Richie’s partner and Head of Sales for American Century Records.

Bo Dietl as Joe Corso, a thuggish “independent promotion man” who may or may not have ties to organized crime.

Armen Garo as Corrado Galasso, a New York mob boss.

Robert Funaro as Tony Del Greco, chief enforcer for a New York mob boss.

Joe Caniano as Leo, Richie’s longtime chauffeur and confidante.

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[Hucksta G]

Guttered boardwalk is over, but really looking forward to this

[theusher]

Show has been titled Vinyl. Will premiere in early 2016.

HBO PR ‏@HBOPR 15m15 minutes ago
Now presenting new footage from #Westworld & #Vinyl, coming to @HBO early 2016. #TCA15

HBO ‏@HBO 22m22 minutes ago
#Vinyl, a new drama series from Martin Scorsese, @MickJagger, and Terence Winter, debuts in 2016 on #HBO.

[theusher]

Teaser on HBO's Instagram:

https://instagram.com/p/5-PB60m8pt/

This is #Vinyl, a new @hbo series from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter. More coming your way this week.

[Ultra_Violence]

I only needed to hear one name mentioned and I was in.. Terrence Winter oh and Mick Jagger and that old git Marty .

[theusher]

YouTube

[lolwut]

Nice! Looks great!

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'm all over this!

Vinyl: Tease (HBO) - YouTube

http://ht.ly/354uVB

[Carlanga]

Interesting, the way its filmed reminds me of scarface.

They have the right people behind it, should be an interesting one to watch!

[theusher]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=vinyl

[theusher]

Here's the first full trailer:

Vinyl: Trailer (HBO) - YouTube

The show will premiere in January.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I'm all over this!]

Well it does have your name on it.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by theusher

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=vinyl

Thanks! Have merged both threads!

[duggie walker]

Fictional rock and roll bands are always rubbish, imo. They're usually thinly-veiled analogues of real ones but the music is never as good; and can't really ever be, not having had the time to permeate into the culture. And whilst we accept the likes of Jagger, Bowie and Dylan as fixtures of life, if you'd only ever seen them guesting in COLUMBO for an episode, they'd just look like the phoniest tossers ever.

The other big problem is that rock stars just are tossers, by and large. They only seem to make sense on stage. Off-stage, they're preening, pampered egotists. It's pretty hard to feel any sympathy for them.

I'm hoping, of course, that Scorsese and Winter are aware of such pitfalls. It'll be interesting to see how they get round them, if they do.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by duggie walker

Fictional rock and roll bands are always rubbish, imo. They're usually thinly-veiled analogues of real ones but the music is never as good; and can't really ever be, not having had the time to permeate into the culture. And whilst we accept the likes of Jagger, Bowie and Dylan as fixtures of life, if you'd only ever seen them guesting in COLUMBO for an episode, they'd just look like the phoniest tossers ever.

The other big problem is that rock stars just are tossers, by and large. They only seem to make sense on stage. Off-stage, they're preening, pampered egotists. It's pretty hard to feel any sympathy for them.

I'm hoping, of course, that Scorsese and Winter are aware of such pitfalls. It'll be interesting to see how they get round them, if they do.

I don't think this is going to be about personalities, but rather the industry itself and how it developed into what it became ...and ultimately it's demise.

[duggie walker]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I don't think this is going to be about personalities, but rather the industry itself and how it developed into what it became ...and ultimately it's demise.

Yes, it looks that way, which is good. Even so, there'll have to be a certain amount of live footage and band stuff and I always find those bits in similar dramas tend to jar with me.

They use original Stooges music in the trailer, I think, but I don't know if that indicates they'll be portraying real bands or possibly using authentic classics in some way. That'd be expensive but I'm sure Scorsese could pull in a few favours.

Anyway, loved BOARDWALK so I'll be giving it a fair chance.

[theusher]

New trailer:

YouTube

[myptosis1]

Just finished watching this and oh boy do I love this show. I can't wait for the weeks ahead.

[BluProofie]

The pilot was great. Felt like a two-hour Scorsese movie.

[Impossible]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

Felt like a two-hour Scorsese movie.

So there's not a single likeable character then?