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Many real-life outlaws and cowboys of the Wild West starred in silent films during the early years of the Western genre. Some notable figures, such as Henry Starr and Emmett Dalton, acted as themselves in films, narrating events from their lives. These Western legends, like Henry Starr and Buffalo Bill Cody, continued their involvement in the film industry, either as actors or as producers, even after their days of outlawry.

Many of the earliest films in the Western genre were silent films that starred real-life outlaws and cowboys. While the Western film genre is said to have seen its peak around the 1950s, the genre was a main component of the silent film era between 1894 and 1929. So, although rare, the crossover between real-life Western figures and their portrayal in film did occur for a few individuals.

Several prominent figures of the Wild West appear in Western films but are oftentimes played by other actors.

FX is moving forward with its TV series adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's "The Strain" novel trilogy. The cable network has given the project a thirteen episode order.

del Toro, Hogan and Carlton Cuse will produce the vampire drama which is aiming for a July 2014 premiere. Cuse will also serve as show runner.

FX has also begun development of "Desperadoes," a six-hour miniseries based on Ron Hansen's 1979 novel about Old West outlaws the Dalton Brothers. Robert Knott is penning and executive producing the project alongside Josh Maurer and Alixandre Witlin.

The Dalton Brothers gang specialized in bank and train robberies and the mini-series chronicles their infamous crime spree in the 1890s, as seen through the eyes of the youngest brother Emmett Dalton.

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Irish television veteran and legendary broadcaster Cathal O'Shannon has passed away at the age of 83. Regarded as one Ireland's most important journalists, Cathal is known for his work as a print and broadcast reporter, a presenter and filmmaker with institutions including RTÉ, the BBC and The Irish Times. O'Shannon's illustrious career includes his reporting slot on RTÉ's 'Newsbeat', the scripting and presenting of highly acclaimed documentaries 'Even The Olives are Bleeding' and 'Emmett Dalton Remembers', his time with BBC on 'Tonight' and his iconic television interview with Muhammad Ali.