Fans, cast, and creators of new series COLONY took to Twitter for an #AskCOLONY Q&A session during the show’s premiere. Questions included inquiries about casting, plot line, personal interactions of the cast, and more.
A particularly fun aspect of the live Tweet came from gifs posted by Legendary Entertainment of cast members doing the signature Josh Holloway hair flip!
Click on the hair flips from Tory Kittles, Peter Jacobson, and co–creator Carlton Cuse. Pick your favorite and then vote in our poll below.
And by all means, let’s get #JoshHollowayHairFlip trending!
If you have not yet visited the ColonyTV.com website, you are missing out on some awesome interactive features. The site takes you inside the Los Angeles bloc and allows you to set up your own security profile. But do not stop there.
There’s much more! You will have the opportunity to choose your side as a Collaborator or member of the Resistance movement. Changing loyalties makes you a double agent. Switching allegiances also allows you to unlock classified intel from both sides. Earn achievements by completing missions and other interactions with the site.
One of the most insightful features is the map of locations throughout the bloc. You can explore areas in the Green Zone as well as the Flats and learn about characters in those areas. Not all locations on the map are available yet depending on which episodes have aired. So check back regularly for new locations and available features. And if you are leaning toward the Resistance, be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for secret Geronimo broadcasts!
All the intel you unlock is stored in your personal Dossier for reference. And, of course, you earn increasing rank as you progress through the site as well. Be on the lookout for contests you can enter and new videos about your favorite new show, COLONY.
Check out a few snapshots from the website below and then log in for your own experience!
Photo Credit: USA Network/COLONY, snapshot from www.colonytv.com website
Photo Credit: USA Network/COLONY, snapshot from www.colonytv.com website
Photo Credit: USA Network/COLONY, snapshot from www.colonytv.com website
Photo Credit: USA Network/COLONY, snapshot from www.colonytv.com website
We have seen images of Carl Weathers in COLONY promo pics. But we do not yet know the context of his role. Fortunately, we now know he will be around for awhile! Mr. Weathers shared the following tweet today sharing that he would be in the next 8 episodes of the new USA Network series after the COLONY pilot.
COLONY pilot broadcast tonight, 10:00PM. You’ve got to WATCH to get context ’cause yours truly will be in the next 8 episodes. #BePeace
If you have not watched the COLONY yet on early release, be sure to tune in tonight at 10:00 p.m. EST to get on board. The show is quickly gaining a large and loyal following, so don’t miss out!
In the new series COLONY from USA Network, the Los Angeles area is now under a mysterious state of occupation. The ColonyTV website gives stories of the arrival of the new regime. There are tales of mayhem, separation of families, and threats of violence.
After the initial shock, “Colonists” begin their new lives with new rules and far fewer privileges. Some join a Resistance movement. Others enlist in the new “Red Hat” militia and enforce the laws of the Transitional Authority. Some keep their heads down and hope it all blows over sooner rather than later. Perhaps some try to play more than one side.
So, how would I respond? How would YOU respond? It’s certainly easier to envision how I would hope I would respond rather than have to consider my actual fears.
However, it is these questions that make said story so engaging. This story makes you think outside of your safety net and consider your own strengths and weaknesses. COLONY — “Pilot” Episode 101 — Pictured: (l-r) Alex Neustaedter as Bram Bowman, Isabella Crovetti-Cramp as Grace Sullivan, Sarah Wayne Callies as Katie Bowman, Josh Holloway as Will Bowman — (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/USA Network)
Once again, I have turned to the growing number of COLONY fans to find out their thoughts on the best way to navigate the travails facing our survivors on screen. I posed three options to fans:
Lay low
Join the Resistance asap
Enlist with the Red Hats
But leave it to the very intelligent fans of COLONY to provide much more creative options. Consider the following ideas shared by fans!
@TalkColonyTV First, lay low, observe and assess. Then join the resistance and enlist with the red hats as a spie. ^__^ I’d do it all. Lol
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What can I say? COLONY fans cannot be limited to a mere 3 choices. They are too smart for that!
Complex scenarios and really tough choices already have viewers engaged in COLONY, even ahead of its official premiere this Thursday, January 14th, on USA Network. Thank you Carlton Cuse, Ryan Condal, cast and crew for giving us such a complex story to sink our teeth into! Fans are ready to immerse themselves in the mystery and intrigue of COLONY.
USA Network’s new series COLONY has a bunch of fans already ahead of its January 14th premiere. The network generously released the pilot episode early for eager viewers to see.
I have certainly heard from many fans who are very excited about COLONY. The series has a lot of draws for me, including the two leads, Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies, as well as faith in LOST producer Carlton Cuse.
I have been anxious to unearth what exactly it is that has drawn other fans to the series. I posed the question on Twitter and received a variety of answers. Read on to see how fans replied and be sure to vote in the poll at the end to share how YOU became interested in COLONY! COLONY — “Pilot” Episode 101 — Pictured: Sarah Wayne Callies as Katie Bowman — (Photo by: Chris Haston/USA Network)
@TalkColonyTV@ColonyUSA SarahWayneCallies caught my eye, but the story drew me in.What would YOU do to find your lost child? Everything.
As you can see, viewers are flocking to COLONY for all sorts of reasons. The actors, the production team, the intrigue and mystery of the storyline, and even the style of the production are all drawing fans to the show.
Please vote in the poll below and tell us the main reason(s) you are on board as a #COLONIST! Choose up to 3 answers.
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Red Hats? Green Zone? What are those things? USA Network’s new series, COLONY, has some vocabulary unique to its story. You will want to be well-versed in the COLONY lingo in order to get the most from the storyline.
Now you could be like me and watch the pilot early On Demand, multiple times, with subtitles to catch each word. Or, you can visit the tutorial at ColonyTV.com, the show’s interactive website. Or, you can read on and get a crash course here. Even better, do all three!
Here are several terms as I have come to understand them:
Colonists – residents living in the recently occupied Los Angeles under some oppressive conditions
Hosts – the unknown group that has taken over Los Angeles
Transitional Authority – a mysterious governing body administering the plans of the even more mysterious “hosts” who have taken over Los Angeles
Red Hats – the militia that enforces the laws and demands of the Transitional Authority
Collaborate – work with and support the Transitional Authority
Resist – clandestinely work against the Transitional Authority in hopes of taking back Los Angeles
Bloc – That’s right, there is no “k”s in these of blocs, which are different geographical regions divided by ginormous, impenetrable walls. i.e. Los Angeles bloc and Santa Monica bloc. Colonists are NOT allowed to move freely between blocs.
Flats – These are the housing areas for the Colonists, much less affluent than the Green Zone areas.
Green Zone – This is the much more affluent area inhabitanted by the Transitional Aurhority and its associates. COLONY — Season:1 — Pictured: Peter Jacobson as Proxy Alan Snyder — (Photo by: Justin Stephens/USA Network)
Drones – provide additional remote surveillance
Proxy – The Transitional Authority’s designated leader over a particular bloc. i.e. Proxy Alan Snyder governs the Los Angeles Bloc
The Factory – an ominous location where people are threatened to be sent
Exclusion Zone – areas between blocs, which are only accessible under highly regulated procedures
I hope this helps prepare you for your COLONY viewing. And I would love to hear your comments!
The pilot of USA Network’s new series, COLONY, is now available to watch on the USA Now app. There are no special codes or tweeting required. However, the show’s official Twitter feed @ColonyUSA did announce the current availability of the episode.
I am a huge fan of The Walking Dead. I am also very excited about Colony, a new series on USA Network. The show officially premieres on January 14th, but the show is making the pilot available early for fans. Learn more here.
Having watched the pilot already myself, I have compiled a list of reasons other fans of The Walking Dead should also give Colony a try.
TheWalking Dead is on hiatus. Fans need something to fill that void. The 1/14/16 premiere of Colony is perfect timing.
Former cast member of The Walking Dead, Sarah Wayne Callies, stars in Colony. As you know, Sarah Wayne Callies played Lori Grimes on The Walking Dead. Interestingly, she is again playing a mom under the pressures of dire circumstances, but definitely not the same way she played Lori. COLONY — “Pilot” Episode 101 — Pictured: Sarah Wayne Callies as Katie Bowman — (Photo by: Chris Haston/USA Network)
Speaking of dire circumstances, the citizens of Los Angeles are under a state of occupation. Their world has changed drastically. Much like The Walking Dead, old rules no longer apply.
U.S. currency is no longer worth more than kindling. The Colonists receive rations and have taken to a system of bartering to obtain other items. The survivors in The Walking Dead are not shopping with Benjamins either.
Danger lurks. Walkers as well as other humans are ongoing threats in The Walking Dead. Most Colonists live in fear of the Transitional Authority, a somewhat mysterious governing body serving the even more mysterious “hosts”. There is also the threat of being sent to an ominous place called the “factory”.
The brave fight against the evil. While some survivors in The Walking Dead selfishly choose to only look after themselves, there are those like Rick Grimes who risk their lives to protect others. In the newly occupied Los Angeles we learn of a group called “The Resistance” that refuses to take the occupation lying down.
It is not safe to go out after dark. In The Walking Dead, darkness increases your vulnerability to walkers. In Colony, there is a curfew that is enforced. The threat of punishment for those found outside their homes after curfew is taken very seriously. COLONY — “Pilot” Episode 101 — Pictured: Sarah Wayne Callies as Katie Bowman — (Photo by: Chris Haston/USA Network)
There are very hard choices to be made. The Colonists are challenged with choosing to collaborate or resist. Your loyalties can impact the safety and well-being of your family. The Walking Dead survivors are also challenged with not knowing who they can trust and how new alliances could impact their loved ones.
Action, action, action. By far, neither show is a snooze fest.
So, what do you think? Are you a fan of The Walking Dead? Do you see some common themes with Colony that interest you? Check it out and let me know!
Calling all Colony fans! You have the chance to watch the pilot episode before the show premieres on 1/14/16.
Go to Colony‘s Twitter account @ColonyUSA and request your “clearance” to view the pilot early.
A tweet will be sent your way with a link and passcode for watching the very first episode of Colony starring Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies. Colony airs on USA Network.
