Longtime Justified fans nearly got another blast from Raylan Givens’ storied past when watching FX’s City Primeval limited series. (Full Justified: City Primeval spoilers follow!)
To recap that which co-showrunner Michael Dinner shared with TVLine earlier this week: The original intention was to do a straight adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s crime novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, with Detroit police detective Raymond Cruz at the center. But when franchise lead Timothy Olyphant got to mulling a City Primeval series with feature film director Quentin Tarantino, while on the set of Once Upon a time in Hollywood, they...
To recap that which co-showrunner Michael Dinner shared with TVLine earlier this week: The original intention was to do a straight adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s crime novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, with Detroit police detective Raymond Cruz at the center. But when franchise lead Timothy Olyphant got to mulling a City Primeval series with feature film director Quentin Tarantino, while on the set of Once Upon a time in Hollywood, they...
- 8/31/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
In the beginning, and to the very end, Justified was about two guys who once dug coal together.
The FX drama on Tuesday night wrapped its six-season run with, of course, much gunplay, a couple more deaths, a few happy (or happy-ish) endings, a significant time jump and a wee surprise.
RelatedFX Sets Dates for Married and Tyrant Returns, Denis Leary’s Sex&Drugs
In summary: Desperate to get his dollars back, Markham took Ava hostage, until Boyd came in guns a-blazing, felling the venerable player. That set the stage for a Boyd/Raylan face-off, but the former knew better than to draw a (lent!
The FX drama on Tuesday night wrapped its six-season run with, of course, much gunplay, a couple more deaths, a few happy (or happy-ish) endings, a significant time jump and a wee surprise.
RelatedFX Sets Dates for Married and Tyrant Returns, Denis Leary’s Sex&Drugs
In summary: Desperate to get his dollars back, Markham took Ava hostage, until Boyd came in guns a-blazing, felling the venerable player. That set the stage for a Boyd/Raylan face-off, but the former knew better than to draw a (lent!
- 4/15/2015
- TVLine.com
Spoiler alert! If you haven’t seen Justified’s season 5 premiere, “A Murder of Crowes,” stop reading now. As he’ll do throughout the season, executive producer Graham Yost — who cowrote the episode, directed by Michael Dinner, with Ep Fred Golan — takes us inside the writers room.
Entertainment Weekly: As the writers convened for season 5, you began to talk about the things you wanted to do before the series ends its run (currently planned for six seasons). In addition to spending more time with Dewey Crowe (Damon Herriman), you wanted to pay tribute to the Crowe clan.
Graham Yost:...
Entertainment Weekly: As the writers convened for season 5, you began to talk about the things you wanted to do before the series ends its run (currently planned for six seasons). In addition to spending more time with Dewey Crowe (Damon Herriman), you wanted to pay tribute to the Crowe clan.
Graham Yost:...
- 1/8/2014
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW - Inside TV
Known for his literary masterpieces, Elmore Leonard passed away from a stroke at the age of 87.
The legendary writer died at his home in Detroit suburb Bloomfield Township on Tuesday morning (August 20) and, according to the Associated Press, was surrounded by his family members.
Leonard was hospitalized following a stroke in which doctors expected a full recovery. His researcher Gregg Sutter told press that family was "optimistic" about his condition and he was improving a little bit each day.
Elmore’s latest project is the film adaptation of his novel “The Switch,” starring Jennifer Aniston, Mos Def, Tim Robbins and Isla Fisher that premieres at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival.
The legendary writer died at his home in Detroit suburb Bloomfield Township on Tuesday morning (August 20) and, according to the Associated Press, was surrounded by his family members.
Leonard was hospitalized following a stroke in which doctors expected a full recovery. His researcher Gregg Sutter told press that family was "optimistic" about his condition and he was improving a little bit each day.
Elmore’s latest project is the film adaptation of his novel “The Switch,” starring Jennifer Aniston, Mos Def, Tim Robbins and Isla Fisher that premieres at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival.
- 8/20/2013
- GossipCenter
Elmore Leonard, the writer behind "Get Shorty," "Out of Sight" and "Justified," has passed away after suffering a stroke three weeks ago, the author's researcher Gregg Sutter writes on Leonard's Facebook page.
"The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. More to follow," reads the post on Facebook.
Leonard was born in 1925 in New Orleans, but moved to Detroit in 1934 with his family and has lived there ever since. He has had a prolific writing career, publishing 45 novels and currently working on his 46th, plus numerous short stories.
Dozens of his novels have been adapted for the large and small screen, most recently his popular character of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens from novels "Pronto" and "Riding the Rap" and short story "Fire in the Hole,...
"The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. More to follow," reads the post on Facebook.
Leonard was born in 1925 in New Orleans, but moved to Detroit in 1934 with his family and has lived there ever since. He has had a prolific writing career, publishing 45 novels and currently working on his 46th, plus numerous short stories.
Dozens of his novels have been adapted for the large and small screen, most recently his popular character of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens from novels "Pronto" and "Riding the Rap" and short story "Fire in the Hole,...
- 8/20/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
So sad. Legendary crime novelist, Elmore Leonard, died three weeks after suffering a stroke. Keep reading for all the details.
Elmore Leonard, who is responsible for writing masterpieces such as Get Shorty, 3:10 to Yuma and Justified, passed away at the age of 87 at his home in Detroit, where he lived since 1934. He reportedly suffered a stroke three weeks before his death and had been hospitalized since then.
Elmore Leonard Dead — Hollywood Writer Dies At 87 After Suffering Stroke
“The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family,” Elmore’s researcher Gregg Sutter said on Facebook, according to TMZ.
Sadly, Gregg said that Elmore was feeling better each day and that he and Elmore’s family had hoped to have good news to share soon. Instead, he was...
Elmore Leonard, who is responsible for writing masterpieces such as Get Shorty, 3:10 to Yuma and Justified, passed away at the age of 87 at his home in Detroit, where he lived since 1934. He reportedly suffered a stroke three weeks before his death and had been hospitalized since then.
Elmore Leonard Dead — Hollywood Writer Dies At 87 After Suffering Stroke
“The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family,” Elmore’s researcher Gregg Sutter said on Facebook, according to TMZ.
Sadly, Gregg said that Elmore was feeling better each day and that he and Elmore’s family had hoped to have good news to share soon. Instead, he was...
- 8/20/2013
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Famed novelist Elmore Leonard died Tuesday morning after complications from a stroke at his home in Bloomfield Village. He was 87.
His researcher Gregg Sutter made the announcement. The news was shared in a post on Leonard's Facebook page:
The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. More to follow.
Commenters like David Scott expressed their sorrow: "A bright spot is that we still have his books; a dark spot is that there will be no more."
Leonard was born Oct. 11, 1925 in New Orleans, though he moved to Detroit as a child. He spent most of his time as a resident of nearby Bloomfield Twp. He famously captured his hometown in a often-cited quotation:
“There are cities that get by on their good looks," he wrote. "Detroit...
His researcher Gregg Sutter made the announcement. The news was shared in a post on Leonard's Facebook page:
The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. More to follow.
Commenters like David Scott expressed their sorrow: "A bright spot is that we still have his books; a dark spot is that there will be no more."
Leonard was born Oct. 11, 1925 in New Orleans, though he moved to Detroit as a child. He spent most of his time as a resident of nearby Bloomfield Twp. He famously captured his hometown in a often-cited quotation:
“There are cities that get by on their good looks," he wrote. "Detroit...
- 8/20/2013
- by Kate Abbey-Lambertz
- Huffington Post
Elmore Leonard, the author best known in the film world for the feature adaptations of his works "Get Shorty," "Out of Sight," and "Rum Punch" (which was filmed as "Jackie Brown"), has passed away at 87, three weeks after suffering a stoke. Gregg Sutter, Leonard's researcher and webmaster, broke the news of Leonard's passing on the novelist's Facebook page, writing that he died surrounded by family in Detroit, the city he's called home since 1934. Read More: The Playlist Pays Tribute to Elmore Leonard In addition to the aforementioned books, Leonard is also the writer of the short story "Three-Ten to Yuma," adapted twice to screen, as well as the creator of the character at the center of FX series "Justified," on which he also served as executive producer. He also served as executive producer on "Jackie Brown," "Be Cool" (the sequel to "Get Shorty"), "Killshot," and the upcoming Jennifer Aniston crime caper "Life of Crime.
- 8/20/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
Elmore Leonard, whose gritty fiction provided the basis of films including "Jackie Brown," and "Get Shorty," and the FX television show "Justified," has died at 87, his agent told TheWrap. The confirmation came after a post on Leonard's Facebook page from Gregg Sutter, Leonard's researcher and webmaster. Leonard died in Detroit, where he spent most of his life. Also read: Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing "The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home...
- 8/20/2013
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Elmore Leonard, considered by many to be the greatest crime writer of modern times, has died due to complications of a stroke. He was 87. The prolific author died at his home in Detroit suburb Bloomfield Township on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family, his researcher Gregg Sutter told the Associated Press. Leonard was hospitalized last month after having the stroke, then believed to be non-life threatening. A week later, Sutter said the author's family was "optimistic" about his condition, which had been improving a little bit each day. Photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2013 He wrote 45 novels,
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- 8/20/2013
- by Hilary Lewis, Andy Lewis, Duane Byrge
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Legendary American novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard passed away this morning in Detroit following complications from a stroke. He was 87. A post on his Facebook page says he was “at home surrounded by his loving family” when he died at 7:15 Am. Some of the author’s works to be transformed into Hollywood movies included Hombre, 52 Pick-Up, Out Of Sight, 3:10 To Yuma, Get Shorty and Jackie Brown (which was based on his Rum Punch). The FX series Justified is based on his novella Fire In The Hole. Life Of Crime, adapted from Leonard’s novel The Switch, is to have a gala presentation in Toronto next month. Leonard was born in 1925 in New Orleans and settled in Detroit in 1934. In the 1950s there, he started out writing Westerns while also toiling as an ad man. He went on to specialize in crime thrillers with his trademark brand of simple...
- 8/20/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Elmore Leonard has died today (August 20) at the age of 87.
The author passed away after experiencing complications following a stroke.
"The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read," read a statement on his official Facebook page.
"Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family."
Leonard's researcher Gregg Sutter confirmed earlier this month that the writer had been hospitalised in Detroit.
"He's showing great spirit. He's a fighter, and we're glad to see that," he told The Detroit News at the time.
"He's very much into his 46th novel, working very hard."
Best known for his crime fiction, several of Leonard's books were adapted into films, including Out Of Sight, Get Shorty, Hombre and Rum Punch, which was filmed as Jackie Brown by fan Quentin Tarantino in 1997.
FX's Justified also is based on Leonard's short story Fire in the Hole.
The author passed away after experiencing complications following a stroke.
"The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read," read a statement on his official Facebook page.
"Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family."
Leonard's researcher Gregg Sutter confirmed earlier this month that the writer had been hospitalised in Detroit.
"He's showing great spirit. He's a fighter, and we're glad to see that," he told The Detroit News at the time.
"He's very much into his 46th novel, working very hard."
Best known for his crime fiction, several of Leonard's books were adapted into films, including Out Of Sight, Get Shorty, Hombre and Rum Punch, which was filmed as Jackie Brown by fan Quentin Tarantino in 1997.
FX's Justified also is based on Leonard's short story Fire in the Hole.
- 8/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Elmore Leonard, the legendary author behind such books-turned-films as Out of Sight, Get Shorty and 3:10 to Yuma, died at his home in Detroit on Tuesday, Aug. 20, following complications from a stroke. He was 87. His longtime researcher and friend Gregg Sutter announced the news on Twitter and Facebook early Tuesday morning. "The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read," he wrote on Leonard's official Facebook page. "Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded [...]...
- 8/20/2013
- Us Weekly
Very sad news this morning: According to the author's researcher and webmaster, Gregg Sutter, Elmore Leonard died this morning from complications of a stroke he had in late July. It was reported that the 87-year-old writer had suffered a stroke on July 29, but was still hard at work at his 46th novel.
The prolific Leonard was known for his sharp crime thrillers and Westerns, scads of which have been adapted for TV and film. The Emmy-winning FX show "Justified" is based on his novella "Fire in the Hole," and his short story "3:10 to Yuma" was adapted twice, including the 2007 version by "Wolverine" director James Mangold. Other works of his that have found their way to film are "52 Pickup," "Get Shorty," "Jackie Brown," "Out of Sight," and "Be Cool."
Leonard was celebrated by a number of literary associations, including the National Book Foundation, the Pen Center USA, and the Mystery Writers of America.
The prolific Leonard was known for his sharp crime thrillers and Westerns, scads of which have been adapted for TV and film. The Emmy-winning FX show "Justified" is based on his novella "Fire in the Hole," and his short story "3:10 to Yuma" was adapted twice, including the 2007 version by "Wolverine" director James Mangold. Other works of his that have found their way to film are "52 Pickup," "Get Shorty," "Jackie Brown," "Out of Sight," and "Be Cool."
Leonard was celebrated by a number of literary associations, including the National Book Foundation, the Pen Center USA, and the Mystery Writers of America.
- 8/20/2013
- by Jenni Miller
- Moviefone
American writer Elmore Leonard, a Detroit native whose books created the TV series "Justified" and films "Out of Sight," "3:10 to Yuma" and "Get Shorty" was hospitalized in the Detroit after suffering a stroke last week. The modern-day western series “Justified” on FX, is based on stories by Elmore Leonard. Mr. Leonard's longtime researcher, Gregg Sutter, told the startribune.com that family members are guardedly optimistic about the 87-year-old author's condition. Leonard has penned 45 Westerns, crime novels and mysteries. Sutter says Leonard has been at work on No. 46. TMZ reports that the details of Leonard's condition are unclear. Our thoughts are with Mr. Leonard and his family for a quick recovery.
- 8/6/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Elmore Leonard, one of the most prolific and beloved crime novelists of the 20th century, is recovering in a Detroit-area hospital after a stroke, according to the Detroit News.
Gregg Sutter, the author's longtime researcher, confirmed Monday that Leonard, 87, suffered the stroke on July 29. Leonard is currently working on his 46th novel.
“He’s doing better every day, and the family is guardedly optimistic," Sutter told the Detroit News. "He’s showing great spirit. He’s a fighter, and we’re glad to see that.”
Readers and filmgoers alike know the works of Leonard. Many of his novels also found success as Hollywood hits, like "Get Shorty"; "Rum Punch," adapted into Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown"; "Out of Sight" and "Hombre," which starred Paul Newman. The F/X series "Justified" is based on his novella "Fire in the Hole," while Isla Fisher, Jennifer Aniston, Mos Def and Tim Robbins star...
Gregg Sutter, the author's longtime researcher, confirmed Monday that Leonard, 87, suffered the stroke on July 29. Leonard is currently working on his 46th novel.
“He’s doing better every day, and the family is guardedly optimistic," Sutter told the Detroit News. "He’s showing great spirit. He’s a fighter, and we’re glad to see that.”
Readers and filmgoers alike know the works of Leonard. Many of his novels also found success as Hollywood hits, like "Get Shorty"; "Rum Punch," adapted into Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown"; "Out of Sight" and "Hombre," which starred Paul Newman. The F/X series "Justified" is based on his novella "Fire in the Hole," while Isla Fisher, Jennifer Aniston, Mos Def and Tim Robbins star...
- 8/6/2013
- by Ashley Woods
- Huffington Post
Elmore Leonard, the 87-year-old crime author behind nearly 50 novels, is in a Detroit hospital recovering from a stroke. "He’s doing better every day, and the family is guardedly optimistic. He’s showing great spirit," says Gregg Sutter, Leonard's researcher of many years. Sutter adds that Leonard is well into his 46th book, "working very hard." Leonard's novels birthed the hero of FX's Justified; he also wrote Get Shorty as well as Rum Punch, which Quentin Tarantino adapted into Jackie Brown.
- 8/6/2013
- by Zach Dionne
- Vulture
Novelist Elmore Leonard has been hospitalized after a stroke. The writer, whose works inspired "Justified" as well as several movies, entered a hospital in the Detroit area on Monday, July 29.
The Detroit News reports that Gregg Sutter, Leonard's research assistant, made a statement on the writer's condition this Monday (Aug. 5). "Elmore had a stroke," Sutter said in a statement. "It happened a week ago, last Monday. He's doing better every day, and the family is guardedly optimistic. He's showing great spirit. He's a fighter, and we're glad to see that."
No further information is available about the health of the 87-year-old author.
Over a long career, Leonard has published 45 novels, in addition to multiple shorter works. One of those works, a novella called "Fire in the Hole," was the basis for the FX series, "Justified." A fan of the show, Leonard later wrote an entire novel based on the main character,...
The Detroit News reports that Gregg Sutter, Leonard's research assistant, made a statement on the writer's condition this Monday (Aug. 5). "Elmore had a stroke," Sutter said in a statement. "It happened a week ago, last Monday. He's doing better every day, and the family is guardedly optimistic. He's showing great spirit. He's a fighter, and we're glad to see that."
No further information is available about the health of the 87-year-old author.
Over a long career, Leonard has published 45 novels, in addition to multiple shorter works. One of those works, a novella called "Fire in the Hole," was the basis for the FX series, "Justified." A fan of the show, Leonard later wrote an entire novel based on the main character,...
- 8/5/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
On Jan 18, Justified: The Complete First Season, starring Timothy Olyphant and Walt Goggins, comes to DVD and Blu-ray just in time for the Justified Season 2 Premiere on Feb 9.
In celebration of the home video release, BuzzFocus and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are teaming up to give away (1) copy of the Justified: The Complete First Season on DVD.
About Justified
Timothy Olyphant (“Damages” and “Deadwood”) stars as a modern-day Western hero based on the character created from legendary crime novelist Elmore Leonard from his short story, “Fire in the Hole.” Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens (Olyphant) is exiled to his hometown of Harlan County, Kentucky after the shooting of a Miami drug cartel hit man raises debate over his renegade style of law enforcement. Unfortunately it isn’t long before the people he left behind begin to surface in the most unexpected ways. Raylan’s new job pursuing prison escapees,...
In celebration of the home video release, BuzzFocus and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are teaming up to give away (1) copy of the Justified: The Complete First Season on DVD.
About Justified
Timothy Olyphant (“Damages” and “Deadwood”) stars as a modern-day Western hero based on the character created from legendary crime novelist Elmore Leonard from his short story, “Fire in the Hole.” Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens (Olyphant) is exiled to his hometown of Harlan County, Kentucky after the shooting of a Miami drug cartel hit man raises debate over his renegade style of law enforcement. Unfortunately it isn’t long before the people he left behind begin to surface in the most unexpected ways. Raylan’s new job pursuing prison escapees,...
- 1/11/2011
- by Buzzfocus Staff
- BuzzFocus.com
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the hit FX show Justified: Season One on Blu-ray and DVD on January 18th. “Timothy Olyphant (“Damages” and “Deadwood”) stars as a modern-day Western hero based on the character created from legendary crime novelist Elmore Leonard from his short story, “Fire in the Hole.” Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens (Olyphant) is exiled to his hometown of Harlan County, Kentucky after the shooting of a Miami drug cartel hit man raises debate over his renegade style of law enforcement. Unfortunately it isn’t long before the people he left behind begin to surface in the most unexpected ways. Raylan’s new job pursuing prison escapees, fugitive con men and a corrupt local sheriff has never been more intense. Find out what makes Raylan’s Wild West, gun-slinging actions Justified in this thrilling first season!”
Special Features:
- Season Two: A Look Ahead
- Commentary on...
Special Features:
- Season Two: A Look Ahead
- Commentary on...
- 1/4/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
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