'Mad Men' Creator Nears Deal for Season 5-Delayed



Source:  AMCTV.com - Jon Hamm as Don Draper

For the past few weeks, I have been sending out messages into the universe regarding season 5 of my favourite drama 'Mad Men'. Today, finally an update as to the progress of negotiations between Lionsgate, AMC and creator Matthew Weiner.

It's a "good news-bad news" scenario. The good news is that the show will be back for a fifth season, the bad news is that it will probably not debut until spring 2012.

The Hollywood Reporter: "Mad Men usually begins shooting in late April or early May. And although sources say Weiner is close to a lucrative new pact with the Lionsgate, they will need at least several weeks to ramp up." To read the rest of the article, click here. At least we know that 'Mad Men' will be back for season five and that's all that matters.

On March 29, Mad Men: A Musical Companion (1960-1965) 2-disk CD and season 4 will be released on DVD. Pre-order at Amazon.com and Amazon.ca - Canadian fans seem to be getting the better end of the bargain at $14.99 for the CD set.