July 27, 2004
HBO won't air new 'Sopranos' until 2006
LOS ANGELES, -- HBO executives have decided to hold new
episodes of popular U.S. cable series "The Sopranos" until
2006, it was reported Friday. Chris Albrecht, HBO's chief,
told a group of journalists in Los Angeles Thursday he is
not concerned waiting a year before airing "The Sopranos'"
new season would affect the show's momentum, the Washington
Post said.
Albrecht compared the new season to the next
installment in the "Harry Potter" film series, saying the
drama series seasons are regarded as sequels, rather than
typical TV series. "The Sopranos" new season likely will be
its typical 10 episodes, Albrecht said, although creator
David Chase has been given freedom to produce as many
episodes as he can. As long as "The Sopranos" airs, Albrecht
said he always wants Chase to find a way to tell more
stories.