Televisionary has a great interview with Rose and Daniel discussing loads of information (and theorizing) on season 4! Here’s a quote from the interview:

Televisionary: We’ve seen throughout the seasons that people tend to come and go and return, even when they’re dead. Is there any chance that Tate Donovan could show up in some form as Tom Shayes next season?

Zelman: There’s a very good chance that Tate will be back. There’s a very good chance.

Byrne: Really? Oh, I’m excited about that!
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HUGE thanks to Roberta for the link!

I am absolutely ELATED to fill you in on the great news- ‘Damages’ has been renewed by DirecTV for TWO MORE SEASONS! The show will air again next summer, exclusively on DirecTV. Each season will only be 10 episodes long, but after months of reading speculations about the show’s fate, that’s FAR beyond what I expected! Here are some sources if you can’t quite believe the news: (I know I had to check out at least three sources before I was able to allow myself to believe that the show was officially returning.)

**EDIT- More sites added**
TV.com – ‘Damages’ Saved From Burning Building
IGN – Damages is Saved!
Variety – ‘Damages’ Finds Home on DirecTV
BuddyTV – ‘Damages’ Renewed for 2 More Seasons, But Not on FX
Film.com – Damages Will Survive, Thanks To DirecTV
The Hollywood Reporter – DirecTV rescues ‘Damages’

I am so grateful to DirecTV for electing to rescue the show. There isn’t a consensus on when season four episodes will debut, (some say 2011, others reported that new episodes won’t air until 2012) I but I’ll keep you updated!

Earlier this week, the nominations for the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced, and ‘Damages’ was featured prominently on the ballot. Although the show did not receive a ‘Best Drama Series’ nod, nearly all of it’s actors were rewarded with a nomination for their fantastic work in season three:

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife)
Mariska Hargitay (Special Victims Unit)
GLENN CLOSE (DAMAGES)
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)
January Jones (Mad Men)
Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sharon Gless (Burn Notice)
Christine Baranski (The Good Wife)
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men)
ROSE BYRNE (DAMAGES)
Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife)
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
John Slattery (Mad Men)
Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
MARTIN SHORT (DAMAGES)
Terry O’ Quinn (Lost)
Michael Emerson (Lost)
Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age)

Lily Tomlin and Ted Danson were also nominated for their guest roles in season three. I really wish Tate Donovan could have found his way onto the ballot. He had always done a fine job with Tom Shayes in the past, but this season he was phenomenal. Here’s what Glennie and Rose had to say about their nominations:

Glenn Close:
“I congratulate all my fabulous category sisters, Rosie-my partner in crime-and Lily, Marty and Ted, who are brilliant. I’m very happy to have five of us [nominated]. To me, that’s a huge accomplishment on our part and a tribute to the writing. I’m very proud of that. I wouldn’t be here if not for the words they put into my mouth. They kept me engaged. I think what scared me most about doing a series was that I’d get bored… I have to say every season has been more and more of an exploration.”

Rose Byrne:
“I’m very flattered the Academy has recognized my performance. Being a part of “Damages” has been such a wonderful gift. I’m grateful to Glenn, Tate, KZK, FX, Sony, the writers and all my fellow cast mates for their support. I have loved every minute of playing ‘Ellen Parsons’ and there’s no one else I’d rather spar with than the incomparable Glenn Close.”

The 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sunday, August 29th.

You can pre-order season three on DVD at Amazon.com. The release for the US has not been announced yet.
Damages: The Complete Third Season
Price: $35.99

In the UK, you can pre-order your DVD for seasons 1-3. They haven’t released just season three on its own, but the release date for this DVD box set is 18 October 18 2010.
Damages – Seasons 1-3 [DVD]
Price: £39.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver

This is the latest article (that isn’t just 100% rumors) I’ve found regarding the fate of our beloved show:

“Damages” creators Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler have signed an exclusive two-year deal with Sony Pictures Television.

Their KZK Prods. will continue to be based in New York. Trio is waiting to hear whether the Glenn Close starrer will return for a fourth season.
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There hasn’t been any new information about the deal, but it is enough to have a little more hope for a fourth season.

Don’t forget about the Petition! It’s nearly up to 1,500 signatures now.