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have delivered “the definitive oral history” of “The Sopranos” in their new book, “Woke Up This Morning.” The tome weaves interviews with dozens of cast and crew members (and series creator David Chase) for an unprecedented, dishy, behind-the-scenes look at the iconic mob drama, which aired on HBO from 1999-2007 with star James Gandolfini as troubled North Jersey mobster Tony Soprano.The nearly 500-page book, which borrows its title from the show’s theme song by Alabama 3, is comprised of

The Many Saints of Newark,” Michael Gandolfini is now set to join Paramount+’s “The Offer,” Variety reported Thursday. The 22-year-old son of the late “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini will play Andy Calhoun, a businessman set on purchasing Paramount, in the 10-episode series.The biographical miniseries will tell the true story of producer Albert S.

HBO has revealed that a masturbation scene involving James Gandolfini in The Sopranos was cut from the show.The scene in question was included in an excerpt of the book, called Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers, which was published by Vulture.

James Gandolfini wasn’t jerking around on the set of "The Sopranos." The late actor — who tragically passed away in 2013 — reportedly threw a "tantrum" after he was ordered to film a masturbation scene for the groundbreaking series. According to the new book "Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers," the show’s writers penned a scene in which Gandolfini’s character, Tony Soprano, pleasured himself in a gas station bathroom.

David Chase has talked up the possibility of returning to The Sopranos universe with a sequel to The Many Saints of Newark.

Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” the show’s writers penned a scene in which Gandolfini’s character, Tony Soprano, pleasured himself in a gas station bathroom.Gandolfini — who once claimed he showered after filming scenes for “The Sopranos” because he felt “dirty” — was said to be vehemently opposed to including the randy moment, which was written in partway through the sixth season.

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Edie Falco says James Gandolfini was her “true soul mate” The 58-year-old actress admitted she and her 'Sopranos' co-star - who died in 2013 - had the same approach to their work and were both just as surprised as each other at how successful they and the show were. She told The New Yorker: "We had such a strangely specific, similar way that we work, and a similar background.

recent interview with the New Yorker published on Sunday, Falco, 58, revealed she and Gandolfini had very similar home lives.“I don’t know how to explain this. We were just really regular middle-class, suburban kids that were never supposed to become famous actors,” the Emmy winner said.“My interpretation is that the whole time, he was, like, ‘What the hell is going on?’ ” she continued.

The Sopranos‘ James Gandolfini, which resulted in the pair “barely talking.”The showrunner, who co-wrote the show’s recent spin-off The Many Saints Of Newark, reflected on his tumultuous time with the star in the Happy Sad Podcast.

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Fans of "The Sopranos" have an opportunity to re-enter the show's universe with the new flick "The Many Saints of Newark" – but with some major differences. The film is a prequel to the popular HBO mob drama, featuring many of the same characters played by new, younger actors.

Michael Gandolfini is opening up about portraying a young Tony Soprano for The Many Saints of Newark.

David Chase has inked a five-year, first-look deal to create shows for HBO parent WarnerMedia. The news comes as Chase’s “Sopranos” prequel, “The Many Saints of Newark,” which stars Alessandro Nivola as Dickie Moltisanti and James Gandolfini’s son Michael Gandolfini as a young Tony Soprano, hits theaters and HBO Max today.

After many years in the works, today sees “The Sopranos” prequel film “The Many Saints of Newark” hitting both theaters and HBO Max. The film is intended to work as a stand-alone gangster film but also gives fans some insight into the early days of Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini’s son Michael Gandolfini and the legendary gangster father of Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli), Dickie Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola).

NEW YORK -- Michael Gandolfini's face is thinner. His hair is thicker.

The Many Saints of Newark,” premiering Friday (in theaters and HBO Max), it’s tempting to try to rewatch the iconic series all the way from the beginning.That’s because the new film, which shows what life was like for the DiMeo crime family in the 1960s and 1970s, requires a little bit of background knowledge about the major players, including infamously complex eventual mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini).But we’ve got you covered.

Steven Van Zandt's acting debut almost looked very different. The rocker, now 70, is known for playing Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos," which was his first time on screen, save for a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in 1985's "American Flyers." The star appeared in 79 of the show's 86 episodes, but fans nearly saw him playing an entirely different role: Tony Soprano, the lead.

14-year long mysterious fate.“The Many Saints of Newark” prequel film director Alan Taylor recently shared his thoughts on “The Sopranos‘” iconic, blackout ending — a stunning conclusion to James Gandolfini’s superb work as a mob don in therapy, an end which came over onion rings and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”“I have to go with Tony’s dead,” Taylor, who directed several “Sopranos” episodes, told the Hollywood Reporter of the hotly debated finale episode, “Made In America.”In that

NEW YORK -- Destiny hangs over the characters of the “Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark,” but none more so than its creator.David Chase revolutionized television with his monumental mob opera led by James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano, ushering in a new era of ambition on the small screen. But what Chase has really always wanted to do is make movies.“That was my whole goal.

When “The Sopranos” is brought up these days, it’s usually for the nebulous way it ended: That now-famous cut-to-black in a crowded diner while Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” plays.

which drops in theaters and on HBO Max Oct. 1.

Ray Liotta setting the record straight.

Holsten’s, the Bloomfield, NJ confectionery that served as the setting for Tony Soprano’s last meal and the controversial “cut-to-black” climax of the iconic HBO series.

the Guardian that he was approached by the HBO mob drama’s creator David Chase to play a different character.“No! I don’t know where that story came from,” Liotta said about the idea he was offered the role of Tony Soprano. “David once talked to me about playing Ralphie.

prequel film, “The Many Saints of Newark,” out in theaters and on HBO Max Oct. 1, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the original series.

Michael Gandolfini is carrying on his late father's legacy in . Gandolfini opened up to ET at the film's premiere at the opening night of the Tribeca Fall Preview, about the pressure he's faced in taking on James Gandolfini's role in the film.«I want to make my dad proud, but I want to make the fans proud,» Gandolfini told ET.

Michael Gandolfini has arrived. The 22-year-old son of James Gandolfini took on the role of his lifetime in The Many Saints of Newark, the upcoming feature film (and prequel to The Sopranos.) For Michael, playing a young version of Tony Soprano, the character his father made famous on the HBO series, was no easy task.

“The Sopranos” earned her countless awards, was supposed to open the upcoming prequel movie, “The Many Saints of Newark,” which debuts on HBO and in theaters Oct. 1.“We had Edie come in and she dressed up as Carmela and we shot something with her and it wound up not being in the final movie,” the film’s director, Alan Taylor, told NME.Taylor went on to say “there was some confusion” about how the film should start.

creator David Chase said he ended the series with the Journey song “Don’t Stop Believin'” simply because the show’s production crew despised the catchy earworm.On the “WTF With Marc Maron” podcast on Monday, Chase shared how he first told them about his plan for James Gandolfini’s character, Tony Soprano, to close the series with a jukebox tune.“I said, ‘Listen, I’m going to talk about three songs that I am thinking about for ending the show,’” he recalled telling them.

Tony Soprano may or may not be dead, but unfortunately James Gandolfini is, so to continue The Sopranos saga, creator David Chase has flipped back the calendar to craft something of an origins story for America’s favorite crime family in The Many Saints Of Newark. Set for domestic release while wedded to a simultaneous HBO Max bow on October 1, the Warner Bros/New Line film has its world premiere on September 22 at the Tribeca Fall Preview at New York’s Beacon Theater.

Paying tribute. Nearly eight years after the death of James Gandolfini, his former costars still somberly honor his legacy.

Sopranos fans have been remembering actor James Gandolfini on what would have been his 60th birthday.Ganolfini played Tony Soprano in the much loved hit HBO show which ran for six seasons.

“The Many Saints of Newark” and the series hitting HBO’s streaming service. Stars of the show are now sharing stories from the set and reminiscing about the late great Tony Soprano himself, James Gandolfini.