HBO Renews BOARDWALK EMPIRE For Season Three

HBO has just announced via a press release that it has renewed its Emmy-winning period drama "Boardwalk Empire" for a third season.

12 new episodes will be airing in 2012.

“Following a triumphant first season, I was eager to see what Terry Winter, Martin Scorsese and the rest of their stellar team had in store, and they continue to surpass our highest expectations,” HBO president Michael Lombardo said in a statement.  “The response from the media and our viewers has been extremely gratifying.”