Tuesday - April 8, 2008 

Shannon Woodward took time out of her busy schedule to sit down with TV Guide and answer questions about “The Riches”, her role as Di Di Malloy, and her co-stars on the show.

Shannon shares what she thinks Di Di brings to the show and the Malloy Clan, what this season has in store for the family, and whether she could pull cons like the Malloys.

Read the full interview here and watch a preview from tonight’s episode where you can hear Shannon sing.

Source: TVGuide.Com

Monday - March 17, 2008 

With the first episode of Season Two premiering tomorrow, things have been heating up for “The Riches”. 

Season Premiere: “The Last Temptation of Wayne” will air for the first time tomorrow at 10pm on FX and will pick up exactly where we left the Riches at the end of Season One. A dramatic season opener is almost guaranteed. A short synopsis for the episode is now available, but read at your own risk as it contains spoilers. For additional showtimes of the episode, check your local listings.

Interview: In anticipation of the Season Two Premiere, Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard took part in a conference call to chat about season two, the future of the Rich family and the show, and what exactly fascinates them about their characters. You can read the entire interview at movieweb.com, but be aware that there are spoilers contained.

The Riches Collectibles and Giveaways: Ever wanted to meet Minnie Driver in person? Well, here is your chance: Since Friday, fans can bid on “The Ultimate Riches Experience”, which includes a lunch date with Minnie Driver, a prop from “The Riches” set, and several autographed items. But that is not all; FX included $100,000, which will be paid to the winning bidder. All proceeds will go to Oxfam America, a charity for which Minnie Driver acts as ambassador.  For more details and rules go to the auction site.

Presented by GMC Arcadia, FX brings you “The Riches Giveaway.” Starting this week, watch The Riches every Tuesday at 10pm on FX for clues and then answer quiz questions about the show. You could win a 1 ct. diamond ring or a 50” plasma HDTV with home entertainment system. There will be 3 new questions every week.  For rules and to play, go to “The Riches Giveaway.”

“The Riches” also got together with blogcritics.org for the giveaway of a poster of the show, autographed by Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard. All you have to do is fill out an entry form before March 27th, and you could be the lucky winner.

Site Updates: Finally, over the last couple of weeks we have been adding new content to the site. There are new behind the scenes videos and season two trailers in our video section. We have added podcasts where the stars of the show answer fan questions. And last but not least, a gallery has been added to the site where you will find official episode stills. Check back regularly, as new videos and stills will be added.

We hope you enjoy Season Two of "The Riches" and come join us and other fans in the Forum  to discuss the show.

Sources: FXNetworks.Com, Movieweb.Com, eBay.Com, and Blogcritics.Org

Tuesday - March 4, 2008 

Can't wait for season two to start? Well, then we've got something to help you!

FX Networks published new videos, including brand new Season Two Trailers and Behind The Scenes footage. In addition, we uploaded the short Season Two Teasers FX has been showing the last couple of weeks in anticipation of the premiere.

We have also added a new section to our webpage: Podcasts. There you can listen to Eddie Izzard, Minnie Driver, Shannon Woodward, and Noel Fisher answer questions posted by fans. You can also download the podcasts and listen to them on the go.

And don't forget to tune in to FX for the premiere of Season Two, Tuesday, March 18th at 10pm!

Tuesday - February 12, 2008 

FX finally announced the premiere date for "The Riches" second season: the first episode will air on March 18, 2008.

As we reported last week, FX decided to cut the second season short and only air the seven episodes scripted before the writers' strike.  According to Variety, FX will show all seven episodes in consecutive weeks, and thus the second seaon finale will air on April 29, 2008.

Also noteworthy is the fact that the show has been moved from Monday to Tuesday nights.

So be sure to tune in for the premiere of the second season on Tuesday, March 18th at 10pm on FX. 

Sources: Variety.Com

Thursday - February 7, 2008 

Only Seven Episodes for "The Riches" the Second Time Around

Back in December, John Landgraf, president of FX Networks, hinted at the possibility of airing half-seasons of "The Riches" and "Dirt" due to the writers' strike in Hollywood. Today it was made reality: FX opted not to produce more episodes for the second seasons of "The Riches" and "Dirt" and will instead air shorter seasons consisting of only seven episodes. 

According to Reuters and The Hollywood Reporter, the decision was based on "...economic reasons and does not affect the ... chances for third-season renewal."

Since episode seven was written as a mid-season episode rather than a season finale, an abrupt end to the storylines is a possibility. However, when asked by Movieweb.Com earlier this year whether the seventh episode could work as a season finale, Eddie Izzard stated that it wasn't quite like a finale, "...but it does end with a cliffhanger, with a massive problem."

The launch date for "The Riches" second season will be announced next week.

Stay tuned for more news and discuss this and more in our forum.

Sources: Reuters, The Hollywood Reporter, Movieweb.Com  

Thursday - January 17, 2008

Movieweb Exclusive Interview 

In this newest interview on Movieweb.Com, Eddie reveals some interesting tidbits about the Second Season and talks about the impact the writers' strike had and is still having on the show and what will happen once the strike is over.

Eddie also talks about his early involvement in "The Riches", his experiences during the filming of the first season, and his co-stars.  He also reveals his thoughts on the first season as a whole and what he would have liked to have done differently.

You can also find out more about his new movie project, Valkyrie (with Tom Cruise) and how he is keeping busy during the writers' strike in Hollywood.

Source: Movieweb.Com  

Sunday - December 16, 2007 

The Latest on Season Two 

A lot of you have been e-mailing us with questions about the second season. So we went looking for answers. If you want to know more about the status of filming, the impact of the writers' strike, and the tentative premiere date, visit our forum and check out the Second Season Updates.

We will be adding more info as more news become available.

Sunday - December 2, 2007  

"The Riches" Are Making Their Way Down Under 

December 3rd, "The Riches" will make their first appearance on Australian TV, more specifically on the new Foxtel channel Showcase at 8:30pm. The channel will be free to subscribers of Showtime. For more info about Showcase read the official press release.

Australian critics call it a strikingly original drama series that "doesn't just look promising; it's already delivered", The Sydney Morning Herald.

"The Riches" will debut with a double-episode: the Pilot starting at 8:30pm, followed by "Believe The Lie." There will be several repeats throughout the week, with the 3rd episode ("Operation Education") premiering on Monday, December 10th.

Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald, TV Tonight

Monday - November 26, 2007 

Season 1 of "The Riches" Available on DVD January 2008

According to TVShowsOnDVD.Com, Fox will release Season 1 of "The Riches" on January 8, 2008 in the US. 

Earlier this month Fox revealed more details: The DVD Set will consist of 4 DVDs, subtitles will be available in English, French, and Spanish, and the set will contain special features including the Casting Session and possibly a Gag Reel. In addition, Eddie Izzard and show creator Dmitry Lipkin will provide audio commentary for the Pilot Episode and the season finale, "Waiting for Dogot". 

Check out the Disc-by-Disc breakdown and the cover art at TVShowsOnDVD.Com and talk about it in our Forum.

The set is available for pre-order at Amazon.Com at the special price of $34.99 -- 30 percent off the suggested retail price (subject to change).

Source: TVShowsOnDVD.Com  

Friday - August 3, 2007 

"The Riches" will hit the UK in Fall

"The Riches" starring British actors Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard is finally coming to the UK. According to Variety , the show will air in the UK on Virgin 1, Virgin Media's new entertainment channel.

Virgin 1 will launch this fall and "The Riches" will be one of the highlights.  Program director Celia Taylor stated that " 'The Riches' embodies the spirit of the channel perfectly, by being unconventional and challenging to the viewer yet authentic and believable." Virgin 1 was not the only UK network interested in purchasing "The Riches" but succeeded in the end.

Virgin 1 is in the process of launching its own webpage, which will hopefully provide more detailed information about the premiere of the show.  Stay tuned for more updates.

Source: Variety.com

The Riches centers on an American family, but not your average family, to be sure.
When we meet the Malloy family for the first time, the father and three children are doing what they do best - con others - while the mother is due to be released from prison.
So far, the Malloy's have spent their lives as gypsies amongst their extensive travelers clan. However, this soon changes when the family is forced to leave the clan behind. They take off in their RV, but not without cleaning out the clan's cash stash.
Now, unsure where to go and what the future holds, the Malloys are struck by yet another misfortune when they are involved in a car accident.  The father, however, is not one to give up so easily. He has the 'brilliant' idea of taking on the identities of the Riches, the couple killed in the car accident. The Malloys head to the house recently purchased by the Riches and take up residence. The beginning of a new chapter… 

The Malloy Family

Wayne Malloy (Eddie Izzard) – The father: He is in the middle of a midlife crisis caused when his wife was sent to prison. He sees an opportunity in the car accident to finally settle into a ‘normal’ life and live the American Dream.

Dahlia Malloy (Minnie Driver) – The mother: While she spent two years in prison, she developed a serious drug habit, which she is now trying to hide from her family. She also has a difficult time leaving the family clan behind and questions Wayne’s decision to take on the Riches’ identities.

Di Di Malloy (Shannon Marie Woodward) – The only daughter: Di Di is a typical teenager, sarcastic and struggling to find her place in life. Having spent two of her teenage years without her mother, she seems unsure about her place in the family. When it temporarily appears that the family will split up, Di Di chooses to stay with her father.

Cael Malloy (Noel Fisher) – The eldest son: Being the oldest of the Malloy children, Cael learned to take care of his family while his mother was in prison. He appears to be more protective and supportive of his mother. Cael also is the one struggling the most with giving up their traveler lifestyle, feeling out of place when the family moves into the Riches’ house.

Sam Malloy (Aidan Mitchell) – The youngest son: Sam is the baby of the family and had a hard time living without his mom for two years. Now, that his mom is back home, he is very attached to her. He also loves to wear his sister’s old dresses, causing the neighbors to think that the Malloys have two girls.
 

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