Overview
He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
episode 13
highlander
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There can be only one….. and then five more…. plus two TV shows and an animated series. With a little help from an old friend, the Movie Retakes podcast tackles the seemingly endless universe of ‘Highlander.’
Also in this episode:
behind the scenes: Premium Cuts
the big questions:
Magic or aliens, what’s your Highlander? Is the director always right? What title have fans jokingly given to Highlander 3?
the franchise
Overview
In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed. It is up to MacLeod and Rameriz to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Ziest (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Ziest.
highlander: the series
aired: 1992 – 1998 (US – 119 Episodes)
created by: Davis-Panzer Productions
starring: adrian paul, stan kirsch, jim byrnes, peter wingfield, alexandra vandernoot, elizabeth gracen, lisa howard, philip akin, Amanda Wyss, Michel Modo
Overview
Starts off in the 15th century, with Connor McLeod (Christopher Lambert) training with another immortal swordsman, the Japanese sorcerer Nakano (Mako). When an evil immortal named Kane (Mario Van Peebles) kills the old wizard, the resulting battle leaves him buried in an underground cave. When Kane resurfaces in the 20th century to create havoc, it's up to McLeod to stop him.
highlander: the animated series
aired: 1994 – 1995 (USA – 40 Episodes)
created by: serge rosenzweig
starring (voices): Miklos Perlus, Lawrence Bayne, Katie Zegers, Don Dickinson, Ben Campbell
highlander: the raven
aired: 1998 – 1999 (US – 22 Episodes)
created by: Davis-Panzer Productions
starring: elizabeth gracen, paul johansson, patricia gage
Overview
Immortals Connor and Duncan Macleod join forces against a man from Connor's distant past in the highlands of Scotland, Kell, an immensely powerful immortal who leads an army of equally powerful and deadly immortal swordsmen and assassins. No immortal alive has been able to defeat Kell yet, and neither Connor nor Duncan are skilled enough themselves to take him on and live. The two of them eventually come to one inevitable conclusion; one of them must die so that the combined power of both the Highlanders can bring down Kell for good. There can be only one... the question is, who will it be?
Overview
The world is falling into chaos. As he roams a crumbling city, Duncan MacLeod, the Highlander, remembers happier times before the love of his life left... Hopeless and alone, MacLeod finds his way to a band of immortal companions, including his mysterious friend Methos, and a mortal, Watcher Joe Dawson. Together this small group sets out on a quest to find the origin of the first Immortal.
Overview
Colin MacLeod hunts for the man responsible for the death of his love. He chases the immortal Marcus Octavius across centuries as his quest threatens to take over his life and heart. In his quest, he meets a woman who reminds him of his slain beauty. But it's his final battle with Marcus that will decide not only his fate, but also the fate of everyone in the world.
the retake
Highlander
status: Announced
directed by: Chad Stahelski
written by: Ryan J. Condal, Kerry Williamson
Highlander is such a massive property. Luckily, the studio (Lionsgate) is really behind me in this. I truly believe this is one of those properties that could actually sustain a good universe, meaning a TV show or something. And to go out there, and just haphazardly throw together what we think would be a quick sword fighting-immortal movie, I think would be a mistake. And honestly, the people behind this, the studio behind this, they’re dying for this to go. If anything, I’m the one holding it back, and trying to creatively lay out everything. We just don’t want to paint ourselves into a corner creatively, like what happened with the original.
episode 13
highlander
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There can be only one….. and then five more…. plus two TV shows and an animated series. With a little help from an old friend, the Movie Retakes podcast tackles the seemingly endless universe of ‘Highlander.’
Also in this episode:
behind the scenes: Premium Cuts
the big questions:
Magic or aliens, what’s your Highlander? Is the director always right? What title have fans jokingly given to Highlander 3?
the franchise
highlander: the series
aired: 1992 – 1998 (US – 119 Episodes)
created by: Davis-Panzer Productions
starring: adrian paul, stan kirsch, jim byrnes, peter wingfield, alexandra vandernoot, elizabeth gracen, lisa howard, philip akin, Amanda Wyss, Michel Modo
highlander: the animated series
aired: 1994 – 1995 (USA – 40 Episodes)
created by: serge rosenzweig
starring (voices): Miklos Perlus, Lawrence Bayne, Katie Zegers, Don Dickinson, Ben Campbell
highlander: the raven
aired: 1998 – 1999 (US – 22 Episodes)
created by: Davis-Panzer Productions
starring: elizabeth gracen, paul johansson, patricia gage
the retake
Highlander
status: Announced
directed by: Chad Stahelski
written by: Ryan J. Condal, Kerry Williamson
Highlander is such a massive property. Luckily, the studio (Lionsgate) is really behind me in this. I truly believe this is one of those properties that could actually sustain a good universe, meaning a TV show or something. And to go out there, and just haphazardly throw together what we think would be a quick sword fighting-immortal movie, I think would be a mistake. And honestly, the people behind this, the studio behind this, they’re dying for this to go. If anything, I’m the one holding it back, and trying to creatively lay out everything. We just don’t want to paint ourselves into a corner creatively, like what happened with the original.
