InfoAnda - A Minute With: Bill Pullman about Torchwood |

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

China's Huawei urges Australia not to discriminate on telco security | | 14 September 2012
Nepal's PM 'ready to resign': spokesman | 29 May 2010
Pakistani cbank buys 8 bln rupees of govt paper | 16 July 2010

USA confirms mass Criminal Intent departures | Entertainment | | 28 September 2009

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : A Minute With: Bill Pullman about Torchwood |

Edition: U.S. Article Comments (0) Follow Reuters Facebook Twitter RSS YouTube Read Jurors cried, felt sick after acquitting Anthony | 06 Jul 2011 Hackers expose flaw in Apple iPad, iPhone software 06 Jul 2011 UPDATE 1-Powerful quake off New Zealand triggers tsunami 06 Jul 2011 Fans, stars and Hollywood mourn end of Harry Potter magic 06 Jul 2011 Prosecutors to review widespread cheating in Atlanta schools 06 Jul 2011 Discussed 208 Minnesota government shutdown begins after talks fail 125 Obama: ending tax breaks required to cut deficit 104 White House snubs McConnell invitation to Obama Watched Giant dust storm hits Arizona Tue, Jul 5 2011 Skyping on Facebook Wed, Jul 6 2011 Casey Anthony found not guilty of murder Tue, Jul 5 2011 A Minute With: Bill Pullman about "Torchwood" Tweet Share this Email Print Related News "Deathly Hallows" not the end for true Potter fans Tue, Jul 5 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team files bankruptcy Mon, Jun 27 2011 Knox clashes with witness in Italy murder trial Mon, Jun 27 2011 Nadal, Serena, Federer lead the charge Sat, Jun 25 2011 "Columbo" actor Peter Falk dead at 83 Fri, Jun 24 2011 Analysis & Opinion The Village Voice looks at underage prostitution statistics So you’re ALL named Jaydon? Related Topics Entertainment » Fashion » Television » Lifestyle » Bill Pullman poses at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 36th annual Dinner of Champions in Los Angeles September 27, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni By Iain Blair LOS ANGELES | Wed Jul 6, 2011 10:23am EDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Bill Pullman has played everything from an American president in "Independence Day" to a doctor in "Caspar, but in the new drama series "Torchwood: Miracle Day," he stars as Oswald Danes, a convicted child killer who's about to be executed. But the execution, which premieres July 8, doesn't go quite as planned because the sci-fi series, based on the British cult favorite, opens with a provocative scenario -- what happens when people suddenly stop dying? Pullman, 57, who co-stars with John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Mekhi Phifer, talked with Reuters about making the series, and why he can't smell anything. Q: How would you describe this? A: "It's a very gripping sci-fi story that deals with a catastrophic situation. At first you think, everyone's immortal! How great is that? But then the dark side of that becomes apparent -- no one dies, but we have only limited resources, and what does that do to people? Bring out their best or worst? Are the problems solvable? So it's a real roller-coaster ride and it deals with some quite profound themes." Q: Were you a fan of the original BBC TV series? A: "I'd never seen it but I loved this script and thought, what a great idea." Q: The BBC series' creator and writer/producer Russell Davies, who's also producing the STARZ show, says it's not a reboot or new version. So what is it? A: "I'd say it's a continuation of the original show, which even in its three years was always changing and growing. And now it's morphed into our show, and just because we're going global there's no disconnect with the old show and characters. I think fans of the old show will get it right away." Q: You're best known for playing decent, upstanding members of society. So did you jump at the chance to play a child killer, or did they have to twist your arm? A: "I jumped at it, though the quick description of him -- a pedophile murderer -- doesn't sound good. But that's not his essential condition. Yes, he begins there -- the most reviled person for doing the most heinous crime. But then either through coincidence or divine intervention, who knows, I become the pivot person who suddenly gets reborn. And then I set off on a journey to discover who I really am with this whole new life I've been given. How much baggage do I carry around from my past? What am I capable of? So he's a very rich character." Q: So many British TV shows have become huge hits in America and around the world. What's the secret of their success? A: "There's definitely a pattern of great British shows that get reinvented in America and do really well here, but I think 'Torchwood' is a bit different. It's more of a hybrid that doesn't exist as a reinvention. It's a global story, and it's interesting that it now comes to L.A. which is such a multicultural place." Q: You split your time between L.A. and your ranch in Montana. Is ranching a good counter-balance to acting? A: "It is. I co-own the ranch with my brother, and he and his wife are really the backbone of the operation. I come in and do stuff like fix irrigation systems, pasture maintenance and so on ... I find (that) I think better and more clearly when I'm doing ranch stuff. It gives me a good perspective on my acting career." Q: Is it true that you lost your sense of smell when younger? A: "I did. I was 21, and rehearsing a play, took a fall and was in a coma for a few days. And when I recovered, I'd lost my sense of smell completely." Q: So acting's potentially a very dangerous profession? A: "(laughs) Yes, and theater can kill you." Q: So are there any advantages to having no sense of smell? A: "Well, I can do certain jobs because smells don't bother me. But that means I'm usually the one at the ranch cleaning up all the manure." (Editing by Jill Serjeant and Patricia Reaney) Entertainment Fashion Television Lifestyle Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. For more information on our comment policy, see http://blogs.reuters.com/fulldisclosure/2010/09/27/toward-a-more-thoughtful-conversation-on-stories/ Comments (0) Be the first to comment on reuters.com. Add yours using the box above. Social Stream (What's this?) © Copyright 2011 Thomson Reuters Editorial Editions: Africa Arabic Argentina Brazil Canada China France Germany India Italy Japan Latin America Mexico Russia Spain United Kingdom United States Reuters Contact Us Advertise With Us Help Journalism Handbook Archive Site Index Video Index Reader Feedback Mobile Newsletters RSS Podcasts Widgets Your View Analyst Research Thomson Reuters Copyright Disclaimer Privacy Professional Products Professional Products Support Financial Products About Thomson Reuters Careers Online Products Acquisitions Monthly Buyouts Venture Capital Journal International Financing Review Project Finance International PEhub.com PE Week FindLaw Super Lawyers Attorney Rating Service Reuters on Facebook Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests. NYSE and AMEX quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here.

Other News on Thursday, 7 July 2011
EU MPs approve draft legislation giving member states more power to ban GM crops
Steve Stricker goes for Three-Peat at John Deere Classic
Keith Yandle opts to stay in Phoenix, signs mega-deal with ‘Yotes
James Spader joins cast of NBC's "The Office"
Beyonce earns fourth #1 album on Billboard with "4"
Petition for ‘Caylee's Law’ snowballs
Pia Toscano officially gets a record deal
Rapture preacher recovering from stroke in nursing home
Rupert Murdoch: Reporters' telephone hacking 'deplorable and unacceptable'
Mark Cavendish outsprints pack to rule Stage 5 of Tour; Hushovd in yellow jersey
U.S. Afghanistan drawdown begins slowly, 800 Marines out in fall |
Libyan rebels push towards Tripoli on two fronts |
Special Report: Can Malaysia reform and discriminate? |
Thailand's Yingluck says to let baht appreciate: report |
Ogando's pitching, explosive offense power Rangers sweep of Orioles
Somali arrested by U.S. sought to expand al Shabaab |
Justin Masterson baffles Yanks hitters, Tribe tops New York
Women's World Cup: USA falters vs. Sweden, to play Brazil in quarterfinals
South Korea expects huge economic boost from Winter Games |
Ex-NBA player, UNLV star Armen Gilliam dies after collapsing at pickup game
Israel, protesters at fault in Lebanese border clash: U.N. |
TSA Airport Scanners Wouldn't Catch an Implant Bomber
Greek premier warns against descent into lawlessness |
Blue Jays' Juan Bautista keep bashing ball; collects 59th RBI
IAEA chief says to meet Iran FM, wants cooperation |
2011 by the numbers
Obama makes history with first Tweet Town Hall
Hezbollah’s Latin American influence worries Congress
50-mile wide dust storm envelopes Phoenix area in darkness
Judge rejects Apple bid for injunction against Amazon |
Facebook launches video chat with Skype |
Hackers expose flaw in Apple iPad, iPhone software |
Samsung Q2 falls as weak LCDs overshadow mobiles |
Government facilities targets of cyber attacks |
Obama tweets for the first time, tweaks Republicans |
Accused hacker indicted over AT&T-iPad breach |
Hulu to hit 1 million paid users by summer's end: CEO |
Apple escalates Samsung battle, files ITC complaint |
UK soldiers targeted in Murdoch phone-hacking scandal: report |
Fans, stars and Hollywood mourn end of Harry Potter magic |
Adele, Lady Gaga power music recovery |
American Idol reject Pia Toscano signs record deal |
Young stars struggle with life after Harry Potter |
Bronchitis-hit Taylor Swift cancels three more shows |
CNN drops Eliot Spitzer TV talk show |
A Minute With: Bill Pullman about Torchwood |
Claudia Schiffer aims to create lasting fashion brand |
Sales slide for Beyonce's new chart-topper |
Harry Potter fans brave elements for final glimpse of stars |
South Sudan capital sweeps up, cracks down before split |
Yemen VP presents new transition plan: Saleh stays |
TV report of China leader's death fuels political rumor mill |
Red Shirts warn new Thai government to seek justice |
Syrians block Hama streets with burning tires |
Snapping photo of airline worker's name tag gets passenger booted off plane
Malaysia police storm preschool, free 30 children |
NATO acknowledges killing Afghan civilians, probes more claims |
Pentagon to comply with appeals court ruling on DADT
U.S. unveils new plan against maritime threats
Analysis: Rebel gains too slow to hurt Gaddafi badly |
Bow Wow admits to fathering child
Greece stops Gaza-bound boat, immobilizes flotilla |
Baseball’s big names could testify in Roger Clemens’ perjury trial
Mike Young, Elvis Andrus lead Rangers to lopsided win over Orioles
EU farm-product ban adds to Egypt’s woes
Casey Anthony sentenced to maximum on four counts of lying to law enforcement
Arabic becoming the language of Facebook
Cowboys wideout Roy Williams sues ex to get engagement ring back
Apple's app downloads race ahead, surpass 15 billion |
Murdoch declines further comment on hacking at Sun Valley |
EBay buys Zong as mobile payments gain traction |
Struggling LG slashes phone sales targets |
Creative Chinese skirt censors to search for Uncle Jiang |
Horrible Bosses eyes joblessness, aims for laughs |
Young stars struggle with life after Harry Potter |
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph	VPN on MacOSX	BlogMeter 1.01