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FOX has announced that the show airs Monday, April 5
8:00/7:00c - "24" (Back-to-Back New Episodes - Special Time) and the season ends
Monday, May 24
8:00/7:00c - "24" (Two-Hour Season Finale - Special Time)
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including insider blog entries, behind-the-scenes videos and new clues for
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'24' headed to the bigscreen -
Fox TV, film studios team on feature adaptation
By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER, PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
From Variety
Twentieth Century Fox's film and TV studios are conspiring to finally
bring hit television series "24" to the bigscreen.
The film side has hired scribe Billy Ray ("State of Play," "Flightplan")
to pen the script for the feature version.
Ray's pitch, which takes Jack Bauer to Europe, was a hit with Fox execs
and producers of the high-concept television series.
Ray also wrote and directed "Breach" and "Shattered Glass."
Script is said to have come through "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, who's
also an exec producer on the series -- and is said to be eager to turn
the long-running TV skein into a feature franchise.
Feature would be produced by the TV show's key exec producers, including
Sutherland. Series was created by Robert Cochran and Joel Surnow, while
exec producer Howard Gordon runs the show through his Real Time Prods.
banner.
Brian Grazer's Imagine Entertainment, which produces the show along with
20th Century Fox TV, also would be involved.
Insiders cautioned that a "24" feature is still very much in the
preliminary stages. There are a number of factors influencing how
quickly it moves ahead, including the fate of the TV show.
Fox doesn't have a deal for a ninth season of "24" and hasn't yet
decided whether to order another season. Insiders said the network is
waiting to see this week's ratings before making a decision, but the
betting is that this season will be the final one.
Even if Fox winds up passing on another year of "24," 20th Century Fox
TV could shop the show to other nets. In that case, a feature might have
to take a back seat.
The series' producers have been kicking around the possibility of a
feature adaptation for several years and came close to moving ahead on
one several years ago.
But the prospect of shooting a film while the show was still on the air
was daunting for the cast and producers. Critics and fans of "24" have
always enthused about how the show is produced like a feature -- and the
film studio would want to move most of the "24" series crew to work on
the film. That's difficult to do while "24" is in production, and
hiatuses aren't nearly long enough to shoot a movie.
The show's producers did take advantage of the writers strike to make a
TV movie, however: "24: Redemption," which aired prior to the show's
seventh season in 2008, was nominated for five Emmys.
The allure of spinning a popular TV series into a bigscreen film is hard
to ignore for studio execs, since there is a built-in audience and brand
awareness; "24" has also been a mammoth hit for the studio in foreign
markets, which suggests that a feature adaptation would travel well.
Fox saw big rewards from turning TV toon "The Simpsons" into a feature
film. In 2007, "The Simpsons" grossed $183.1 million domestically and
$343.9 million overseas for a worldwide cume of $527.1 million.
Studio saw strong returns when adapting TV series "The X-Files." Feature
film "The X-Files," released in 1998 when the show was still on the air,
grossed $83.9 million at the domestic B.O. and $105.3 million overseas
for a total cume of $189.2 million.
The second outing wasn't nearly as successful, however. "The X-Files: I
Want to Believe," released in 2008, six years after the series went off
the air, grossed just $68.4 million worldwide.
More 24 news from Ausiello 2/24: Question: I’m a diehard fan of 24.
While the new sets and the slick technology are cool, there seems to be a
noticeable lack of action this season (except for episode 8). When will things
start to turn around? —Aditya
Ausiello:A wholly
unbiased source at the show tells me that Monday’s episode is “classic 24”
in that it both crackles with suspense and features a lot of Jack and Chloe. It
also boasts what the insider calls a “heart-wrenching performance” from Mare
Winningham as the mother of a young terrorist recruit and lots of Jack and
Chloe. Anything about that appeal to you, Aditya?
There's a new episode of "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" tonight. Watch as Janeane Garofalo
talks about her issues with open-toed shoes.
Hang Out With John Oliver And His Comic Friends In Tonight's All New
Stand-Up Show
"John Oliver's NY Stand-Up Show" Airs Friday Nights At 11PM On Comedy
Central
On tonight's episode of "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show," John
introduces you to Great
American Heroes and Janeane Garofalo gives the guys some words of
wisdom.
Link 1
Link 2
Also, comedy from
Pete
Holmes, Hannibal Buress and
Matt McCarthy will make you
laugh like you've never laughed before. Tune-in tonight at 11pm /10c on
Comedy Central.
For more information visit:
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/john_oliver/index.jhtml
Janeane Garofalo - Save Your Sandals
Janeane Garofalo explains why flip-flops will be impractical when the
rapture comes.
VIDEO CLIP
Cherry Jones nominated for
Best "Supporting Actress in Series" in 14th Annual Satellite Awards:
http://bit.ly/93iNLX
11/24/2009
FOX ANNOUNCES 2009-2010 MIDSEASON SCHEDULE “AMERICAN IDOL” RETURNS WITH
TWO-NIGHT SEASON PREMIERE TUESDAY, JAN. 12 AND WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 NEW UNSCRIPTED
SERIES “OUR LITTLE GENIUS” DEBUTS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 NEW ACTION DRAMA “HUMAN
TARGET” PREVIEWS DURING EXTENDED PRIMETIME SUNDAY, JAN. 17 AND MAKES ITS SERIES
PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 “24” STARTS THE CLOCK DURING TWO-NIGHT, FOUR-HOUR
EVENT SUNDAY, JAN. 17 AND MONDAY, JAN. 18 CELEBRATE THE “BEST. 20 YEARS. EVER.”
OF “THE SIMPSONS” WITH “THE SIMPSONS 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: IN 3-D! ON ICE!”
AND MILESTONE 450TH EPISODE SUNDAY, JAN. 10 GORDON RAMSAY’S “KITCHEN NIGHTMARES”
TURNS UP THE HEAT FRIDAY, JAN. 29 NEW THRILLER “PAST LIFE” EMERGES THURSDAY,
FEB. 11 AND NEW COMEDY “SONS OF TUCSON” DEBUTS SUNDAY, MARCH 14 “GLEE” ROCKS ITS
FALL FINALE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 AND RETURNS WITH ALL-NEW EPISODES TUESDAY, APRIL
13 “FRINGE” AIRS WINTER FINALE THURSDAY, FEB. 4 AND RESURFACES WITH ALL-NEW
EPISODES THURSDAY, APRIL 1 “LIE TO ME” PICKED UP FOR THE BACK NINE EPISODES
BRINGING THE ORDER TO A FULL SEASON
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
HOT FROM FOX...
KATEE SACKHOFF, FREDDIE PRINZE JR., MYKELTI WILLIAMSON, JOHN BOYD, CHRIS DIAMANTOPOULOS AND JENNIFER WESTFELDT
JOIN THE CAST OF "24" FOR SEASON EIGHT
Series Returns with Two-Hour Premiere Event
Sunday, January 17, on FOX
Katee Sackhoff, Freddie Prinze Jr., Mykelti Williamson, John Boyd,
Jennifer Westfeldt and Chris Diamantopoulos have joined the cast of 24 for
the series' eighth season. The Emmy Award-winning drama starring Kiefer
Sutherland returns for its next astonishing day with a two-night,
four-hour premiere beginning Sunday, Jan. 17 (9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Season Eight will unfold in New York City amidst the shadows of the
Statue of Liberty and the United Nations. In this new day, CTU has been
upgraded and is run by MBA-schooled and razor-sharp head honcho BRIAN
HASTINGS (Williamson, "Forrest Gump"). COLE ORTIZ (Prinze Jr.), an
ex-Marine who wants to follow in JACK BAUER's (Sutherland) footsteps, runs
the division's Field Operations. Expert data analyst DANA WALSH (Sackhoff,
"Battlestar Galactica") collaborates with systems analyst ARLO GLASS
(Boyd, "The Notorious Bettie Page") inside CTU. ROB WEISS (Diamantopoulos,
"The Starter Wife") serves as PRESIDENT ALLISON TAYLOR's (Cherry Jones)
new chief of staff, and MEREDITH REED (Westfeldt, "Grey's Anatomy") is an
ambitious journalist with ties to the unfolding situation.
As previously announced, Sutherland, Jones, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Annie
Wersching also return. In addition, Bollywood icon Anil Kapoor ("Slumdog
Millionaire") makes his American TV debut as OMAR HASSAN, a Middle Eastern
leader who comes to the U.S. on a peacemaking mission.
24, created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, is a production of 20th
Century Fox Television and Imagine Television in association with Teakwood
Lane Productions. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, David Fury, Manny Coto,
Brannon Braga, Brad Turner, Alex Gansa, Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer
are executive producers while Chip Johannessen and Patrick Harbinson serve
as co-executive producers.
CLOCK IS SET FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN OF "24"
"24" BECOMES FIRST-EVER CARBON NEUTRAL
TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Show Reduces Its Season Seven Carbon Footprint
By 43% Through Greener Production Practices
PSA Campaign Featuring Series' Stars Kicks Off Monday, March 2, on FOX
March 2, 2009, Hollywood, CA - Nearly a year after announcing its aim to
reduce its carbon footprint and inspire its viewers to do the same, "24,"
the Emmy Award-winning series from Imagine and Twentieth Century Fox
Television, has far exceeded its carbon-reduction goals and will be the
first television production ever to achieve carbon neutrality. Through
aggressive and innovative changes in its production practices, the show
reduced the carbon emissions associated with its production by a
staggering 43%, and to demonstrate a further commitment to leading the
television industry on this issue, "24" has purchased high-quality carbon
offsets to address its remaining unavoidable emissions.
The show has also shot a series of public service announcements with
four of the series' stars to bring greater public awareness of the
climate change issue. According to executive producer/showrunner Howard
Gordon and Twentieth Century Fox Television Chairmen Dana Walden and Gary
Newman, the series hopes to educate and inspire its millions of viewers
around the world to personally engage in the fight against global warming.
The first PSA, starring Kiefer Sutherland, will air as part of the special
two-hour broadcast of "24" Monday, March 2 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
"This is a passion project for us at '24,' and we're amazed by how much we
were able to achieve this past season in terms of conserving energy and
reducing carbon emissions," commented Howard Gordon. "But now the really
important work begins, which is to inspire our audience to make changes in
their own lives."
"We are so proud as a studio of Howard, Kiefer and everyone at '24,'"
commented TCFTV Chairmen Newman and Walden. "They brought their trademark
intensity and enthusiasm to the task of figuring out how to make the show
more efficiently and with less impact on the environment, and they
succeeded beyond anyone's expectations. This show will serve as a model to
all our productions and to the industry overall of how we can bring
television production into the 21st century and reduce Hollywood's carbon
footprint. And it will keep the conversation going with our audiences
around the world that global warming is a problem we all can do our part
to solve."
"We applaud the producers, the studio, the cast and the crew for taking
the lead and becoming the first carbon neutral television production,"
said Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, who
is also a California Trustee of the Nature Conservancy and on the board of
the Environmental Media Association. "The '24' team sets the bar high for
delivering quality television every week and now they have also set a
standard of responsibility which hopefully will inspire others to follow.
We are proud to air PSAs educating our viewers about climate change and
hope that these spots will help raise awareness and encourage others to
follow '24''s lead."
Since the start of production on Season Seven, "24" has implemented the
following carbon emission reduction techniques and important initiatives:
* Conducted a robust measurement of the greenhouse gas (GHG)
impact of the production Season Seven of "24." The team calculated that
2,179 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) were emitted during the
production. Green power purchases reduced the footprint by 43% to 1,239
tons of CO2e.
* "24" worked with Clear Carbon Consulting
to perform an in-depth analysis
of the emissions created from producing a television series. The team
favored an inclusive approach, collecting data for electricity, onsite
fuel, vehicle and special effects fuel, shipping and air travel.
* The methodology used to analyze the carbon footprint of
the production of "24" was based on the World Resources Institute's
Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the internationally accepted GHG accounting
tool. See http://gei.newscorp.com/ for more detailed information.
* Made on-set improvements including replacing incandescent
lighting with compact fluorescent lighting wherever possible and
encouraging production staff to turn off all electrical equipment when not
in use.
* Introduced the use of biodiesel-blended fuels to power
generators and production vehicles.
* Ran all on-stage production activities on "green power."
o All electricity purchased through the L.A.
Department of Water and Power came from renewable power sources
(including a mix of wind, hydro
and solar) from outlying areas, thereby reducing
overall emissions and pollution in greater Los Angeles.
o By purchasing renewable energy, FOX was able to
reduce the show's overall carbon footprint by nearly 940 metric tons of
carbon dioxide.
* Integrated fuel-efficient and low-emission hybrid vehicles into
the production fleet.
o Switching to hybrid vehicles has helped avoid using
more than 1,300 gallons of gasoline during Season Seven. To put this in
perspective, 1,300
gallons of gas would be enough to drive a traditional mid-sized
vehicle from L.A. to New York 10 times.
* Distributed all scripts, schedules and production memoranda
electronically, eliminating the need for thousands of pages of hard
copies and hundreds of miles driven by delivery services.
* Invested in high-quality carbon offsets to address the show's
unavoidable emissions and become carbon neutral.
o The carbon offsets purchased have reduced the amount
of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere equivalent to "24"'s unavoidable
emissions. These
carbon offsets come from a portfolio of wind energy projects in
India. The carbon reductions were verified by an independent third-party
expert
and certified under the Voluntary Carbon Standard, a standard
developed by the Climate Group, the International Emissions Trading
Association
and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Through these methods and additional efforts that can be found at
http://gei.newscorp.com/, "24" reduced its carbon emissions by an
impressive 43%, far exceeding the goal to lower this season's total
footprint by that of a single episode.
Beginning Monday, March 2, the show in partnership with FOX begins an
on-air and online campaign to educate and inspire "24" viewers about
solving the climate-change problem. Series star Kiefer Sutherland appears
in the first public service announcement that airs during the show's
special two-hour broadcast, and subsequent airings will feature PSAs
starring beloved cast members Cherry Jones (President Taylor), Carlos
Bernard (Tony Almeida) and Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian). All the PSAs
will direct viewers to go to FOX.com and News Corporation's Global Energy
Initiative website, http://gei.newscorp.com/ for tips on what they can do
to reduce their own carbon footprints, as well as the latest news on the
issue and what News Corporation is doing across its global operations to
address it.
About 24
24, which recently celebrated its 150th episode milestone, is one of the
most innovative, addictive and acclaimed dramas on television. In its
first six seasons, the suspenseful series was nominated for a total of 57
Emmy awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series (2006) and Outstanding
Lead Actor in a Drama Series for star Kiefer Sutherland (2006). Season Six
garnered a sixth consecutive Emmy nomination for Sutherland and second
consecutive nomination for supporting actor Jean Smart. Created by Joel
Surnow and Robert Cochran, 24, airing Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on
FOX, is a production of Real Time Productions and Imagine Television in
association with 20th Century Fox Television. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz,
Jon Cassar, Manny Coto, David Fury, Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are
the executive producers.
Speaking with TVGuide.com at the NYC premiere of 24: Redemption, the
TV movie airing this Sunday at 8 pm/ET, executive producer Howard
Gordon explained how he had to sell Fox on the idea of this
two-hour, real-time tale. "I told the network, 'I have an idea, and
it's going to take a little patience,'" he said of the plot in which
Jack, while quietly helping out an orphanage in Africa, has to ward
off a military coup (led by Candyman Tony Todd). Allying with an old
friend (Trainspotting's Robert Carlyle), Jack ultimately goes guns
a-blazing, yes, but only after a refreshingly normal-paced build-up
to the action. "It's really much more like a Western than it is a
thriller," says Gordon, "and it was about relocating Jack
emotionally, so we took our time. Last [season] was very
existential, [ending with Jack] staring off the edge of a cliff —
'Who is he, what is he thinking?' This year we needed to reset him."
Looking ahead to 24's Season 7 — which will feature several
characters from the "prequel" movie, including big baddie Jon Voight
and "President" Cherry Jones —Gordon says that as much as he didn't
care for the Redemption subtitle (originally it was dubbed 24:
Exile), he came to like it and uses "redemption, or reconciliation"
to describe the theme for Jack's next day-long ordeal (kicking off
Jan. 11 and 12). "It's about Jack Bauer really looking at himself
and his life for the first time with some sort of composure, and
asking some very hard questions," Gordon says. "It's a very
different world now than it was when it first started, and Jack's a
very different character now than he was when he began." Get more
from Gordon in the video below. Watch all of TVGuide.com's 24:
Redemption videos, featuring
Kiefer Sutherland ("Jack Bauer"),
Cherry Jones ("President Taylor"),
Jon Voight ("Jonas Hodges"),
Robert Carlyle ("Carl Benson"),
Gil Bellows ("Frank Trammel"),
Tony Todd ("Colonel Juma"),
Hakeem Kae-Kazim ("Colonel Dubaku"),
director Jon Cassar and series
executive producer Howard Gordon.
http://www.tvguide.com/News/24-Movie-Preview-1000091.aspx
SEASON SEVEN PREMIERES WITH TWO-NIGHT, FOUR-HOUR EVENT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, AND MONDAY, JANUARY 12, ON FOX
Series Celebrates Milestone 150th Episode
24, the Emmy Award-winning series starring Kiefer Sutherland, will
premiere with a special two-night, four-hour event Sunday, Jan. 11 and
Monday, Jan. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The series, returning for
its seventh season, celebrates its milestone 150th episode during the
fourth hour of the not-to-be-missed two-night premiere.
Making its time period premiere Monday, Jan. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), 24
will unfold without interruption through the season finale in May. Set in
Washington, D.C., "Day Seven" opens with CTU dismantled and JACK BAUER
(Kiefer Sutherland) on trial. Bauer's day takes an unexpected turn when
former colleague TONY ALMEIDA (Carlos Bernard) returns after being
presumed dead. Meanwhile, President ALLISON TAYLOR (Cherry Jones) leads
the country alongside White House Chief of Staff ETHAN KANIN (Bob Gunton)
and First Gentleman HENRY TAYLOR (Colm Feore). An unthinkable national
security crisis prompts an investigation by a team of FBI agents including
Agent JANIS GOLD (Janeane Garofalo), Agent RENEE WALKER (Annie Wersching),
Agent LARRY MOSS (Jeffrey Nordling), Agent SEAN HILLINGER (Rhys Coiro) and
security specialist MICHAEL LATHAM (John Billingsley). Although CTU no
longer exists, CHLOE O'BRIAN (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and BILL BUCHANAN (James
Morrison) are back for another momentous day of shocking events.
Setting the stage for these events is 24: REDEMPTION, the two-hour
television event shot on location in South Africa and Los Angeles that
bridges the gap between Seasons Six and Seven. Airing Sunday, Nov. 23
(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), 24: REDEMPTION finds Bauer working at a school in
Africa where he is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting
innocent children into his murderous militia. At home, it's inauguration
day for the President-elect, but a malevolent mastermind JONAS HODGES (Jon
Voight) works behind the scenes to fan the flames of the growing
international crisis. Visit the official 24: REDEMPTION website at
fox.com/24/redemption for
behind-the-scenes footage, news and photos.
Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, 24 is a production of Real Time
Productions and Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox
Television. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, Jon Cassar, Manny Coto, David Fury,
Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are the executive producers.
"24: REDEMPTION - CAPTURED IN AFRICA," A COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY MAKERS
OF EMMY AWARD-WINNING FOX DRAMA "24" TO DEBUT AT THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA IN
LOS ANGELES
Photos Shot While on Location in South Africa by Show's Creative Team Including
Star/Executive Producer Kiefer Sutherland on Display Through January 11
Exhibit Kicks Off November 10 with Star-Studded Opening
Two-Hour Television Event Premieres November 23 on FOX; Director's Cut DVD in
Stores November 25
October 17, 2008 - Last spring, FOX announced that after a nearly two-year
hiatus, 24 would return to the airwaves with 24: REDEMPTION, an unprecedented
two-hour television event shot on location in South Africa and Los Angeles. Now
as the producers ready this epic tale for broadcast, they are unveiling a
never-before-seen collection of stunning photographs
shot by five members of the show's creative team during the overseas filming.
"24: REDEMPTION - Captured in Africa" is a rare inside look at the making of the
show composed of candid moments between cast and crew, including Emmy
Award-winner Kiefer Sutherland; dramatic stills from the spectacular action
sequences; and vivid photographic captures of the
scenic South African locations. The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles will
host the one-of-a-kind photo exhibit of fine art museum quality archival prints
from Nov. 10, 2008 through Jan. 11, 2009, when it may move on to additional
venues to be announced later.
Curated by Entertainment Weekly deputy photo director Michael Kochman and custom
printed at DigitalFusion's fine art printing facility, the exhibit features
works by executive producer/director Jon Cassar, director of photography Rodney
Charters, producer Michael Klick, unit photographer Kelsey McNeal and
star/executive producer Kiefer Sutherland.
"I was so impressed with the quality of the photography, and it was exciting to
see a production photographed from five different perspectives," said Kochman.
"Each photographer captured something very special and poetic - sometimes
intimate, sometimes epic, sometimes documentary-like and raw. It all adds up to
a fascinating photographic experience."
"Shooting 24: REDEMPTION in South Africa was the highlight of my six years on
the show," said 24 executive producer and Emmy Award-winning director Jon
Cassar. "It was nothing short of exhilarating. Africa also became a wonderful
canvas for the still photography enthusiasts among our crew. Every day put us in
places and situations that were new and exciting
to us, and our cameras clicked constantly. This exhibit chronicles the seven
weeks that were spent in Cape Town and the surrounding regions from moments
captured during a hectic shooting schedule to the faces and places that
represent not only the making of 24 but the Africa of today."
"We are so excited to be the first to host this extraordinary photo exhibit from
one of today's most popular television shows, 24, which offers another unique
way to connect the creative community with media enthusiasts here at the Paley
Center," said Barbara Dixon, vice president and director of The Paley Center for
Media in Los Angeles. "This exhibit
is going to have enormous appeal to everyone from the most serious photography
aficionado to the most passionate 24 fan. And what better place to showcase
exclusive behind-the-scenes content from such a genre-defining television show
than in our gallery at the Paley Center?"
A private opening for press and invited guests, sponsored by DigitalFusion and
Photobucket, kicks off the exhibit's run on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 PM at The
Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles. 24: REDEMPTION cast and crew members,
including star Kiefer Sutherland, are scheduled to appear in addition to the
exhibit photographers. Beginning that night, visitors to photobucket.com can
view exclusive highlights of the exhibit as well as additional photographs. They
will also be able to access a 24: REDEMPTION-themed background to customize
their Photobucket albums.
"24: REDEMPTION - Captured in Africa" opens to the general public Wednesday,
Nov. 12 and runs through Jan. 11, 2009, and is included in the free admission to
the Paley Center. The Paley Center for Media, located at 465 North Beverly Drive
in Beverly Hills, is open 12:00-5:00 PM Wednesdays through Sundays. The center
is closed on New Year's Day, Independence Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and parking are free.
On Sunday, Nov. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), FOX will broadcast the two-hour
television event 24: REDEMPTION, and on Tuesday, Nov. 25, Fox Home Entertainment
will release the 24: REDEMPTION DVD. The special edition DVD includes an
exclusive director's cut featuring over ten minutes of never-before-seen footage
not shown in the television broadcast, as well as additional bonus features
including commentary, a behind-the-scenes on-location documentary and an
exclusive sneak peek at
Season Seven including the first 16 minutes of the premiere episode. Celebrating
its 150th episode this year, 24 returns this January for its seventh season
Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Network Orders New Midseason Drama Series from Producers of "24"
FOX has given a series commitment to LIE TO ME, a compelling new drama
from Imagine Television and 20th Century Fox Television. Tim Roth ("The
Incredible Hulk") and Kelli Williams ("The Practice") star in this
fascinating character drama inspired by a real-life specialist who can
read clues embedded in the human face, body and voice to expose the truth
behind the lies in criminal investigations. LIE TO ME is scheduled to
premiere midseason.
This Sunday, 9/14, FOX will repeat the premiere episode of "Fringe". They
will also be showing a promo for the 24 movie.
From TVGuide.com
24 Makes Up for Lost Time This Fall
The producers of 24 on Wednesday began securing cast members for a two-hour
movie that will air in the fall and bridge the prolonged, strike-induced gap
between Seasons 6 and 7. The "prequel," as the Reporter is terming it, will
effectively set the stage for the show's January 2009 return.
What's the title going to be, "2"?
Production on the Washington, D.C.-based Season 7, which had eight episodes in
the can before the work stoppage hit, will resume in April.
Roush on 24
Question: I'm interested to know if you have any thoughts regarding 24 now that
Fox has officially declared it won't be back on the air until 2009. I think it's
interesting that Fox states that "a January 2009 start seemed the best way to
comply with viewers' wishes," when all the fans I know (myself included) seem to
be wishing for it to start sooner rather than later. Consecutive weekly airings
is not worth the wait if the show could be technically aired in the fall, or
even late summer. I believe the show has a loyal enough viewer base to minimize
the lower ratings Fox seems to think would result from an earlier showing.
Furthermore, the longer they keep completed episodes under wraps in this day and
age, the greater the chances of them being leaked onto the Internet, which
certainly wouldn't go over well with the suits.— Todd S.
Matt Roush: I agree with you in one regard: It would be tragic if too many
details of the next season got out in advance, and in this spoiler society, I
fear you may be right. But that's not reason enough for me to second-guess Fox's
decision to postpone the show until next January. To me, it's like when I heard
that Paramount has decided to hold the next Star Trek movie from Christmas to
next summer. Whatever's best for the franchise. There's no question Fox could
have this season ready to go earlier, and it's almost unheard of for a network
to sit on completed episodes for so long. But much as the networks are choosing
to hold some freshman series back until fall in order to give them a big
relaunch, so 24 deserves the greatest promotional push possible when it returns.
Holding it until the new year, and having the season run consecutively as it has
successfully done the last few years, still seems to me the best option. Fans
are notoriously impatient, and I get why it's frustrating to have the show held
back for so long. But I've also lived through seasons when fans griped endlessly
about the breaks between episodes in shows like 24 and Lost, and that's what Fox
is trying to avoid. Can't please everyone. Or in the case of shows like these,
almost anyone.
24 - Season 1: Special Edition will be coming out May 20
Time Is Up for 24 Creator Joel Surnow
24 co-creator/executive producer Joel Surnow is leaving the Emmy-winning drama
effective immediately, says the Reporter. Surnow served as an executive producer
on the first eight episodes of the strike-struck seventh season, but will not be
creatively involved in the series going forward.
Though Surnow's deal with 20th Century Fox TV wasn't up until April 30, this
week he asked for and was granted an early release.
"Joel created one of the landmark series of this decade in 24 and his
contribution to its creative excellence over the years has been immeasurable,"
Fox says in a statement. "While he leaves the show in the incredibly capable
hands of the talented Howard Gordon, his input will always be welcome."
The 24 You'll Never See: Fox Addresses "Jack-lash"
Last spring, when ratings for 24 began to nose-dive along with President Bush's
approval ratings, producers decided to address the backlash against their
protagonist, whose tendency to torture terrorism suspects hit too close to home.
"The fear and wish fulfillment the show represented after 9/11 ended up
boomeranging against us," head writer Howard Gordon tells the Wall Street
Journal. "We were suddenly facing a blowback from current events."
Gordon says the original Season 7 "fix" would have found Jack building houses
for orphans in Africa, doing "penance… for things he's done in his life." This
scenario also would have marked the first time 24 deviated from its real-time
structure, since returning Jack to the U.S. would have demanded a
transcontinental flight. Ultimately, Fox rejected the Africa concept, claiming
it was too far afield from the show's identity.
Although producers ultimately settled on a different Season 7 storyline, it's
still not clear if/when we'll be seeing those episodes, eight of which were
produced before the WGA strike hit.
What do you think of the Africa/"redemption" storyline? Did Jack have much to
atone for? — Mickey O'Connor
From 24headquarters.com
Spoiler TV is reporting that the start time of episode 7.01 will be 8am.
From FOX.Com:
EMMY-WINNING DRAMA “24” MAKES LANDMARK COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE
Show Will Take Significant Steps to Reduce its Carbon Footprint
For Season Seven with the Goal of Accruing Enough Emissions Savings
To Render Entire Season Finale Carbon Neutral;
“24” Hopes to Inspire Other Series and Millions of Viewers
To Join Fight to Curb Climate Change
July 22, 2007, Hollywood, CA – “24,” the Emmy Award-winning series from Imagine and Twentieth Century Fox Television, will strive to become the first television production ever to save enough energy and reduce enough carbon emissions over the course of a season to render its entire season finale “carbon neutral,” it was announced today. In addition to making significant changes to its own production practices, the series aims to educate and inspire its millions of viewers to take climate change and the fight against global warming seriously and personally, before it’s too late, said executive producer/show-runner Howard Gordon and Twentieth Century Fox Television Chairmen Dana Walden and Gary Newman.
“We care deeply about this issue at ‘24,’ and we wanted to do our own small part to be part of the solution,” commented Howard Gordon. “We looked at how we produce the show, and realized that there were some substantive changes we could implement which would make a real difference. But even more importantly, we hope to inspire our audience to look at what they can do in their own lives to help stem global warming. We think this will be the beginning of a conversation with our millions of viewers that will hopefully inspire them to take action around the world.”
“Fighting the dangers of climate change is an initiative that this whole company takes very seriously, and what better show than ‘24’ to lead the way?” commented TCFTV Presidents Newman and Walden. “This series has a proud tradition of innovation and futuristic thinking and we couldn’t be more excited that Howard and his team have embraced this bold challenge. Not only can we encourage other television series to follow their example, but we intend to use our powerful platform as content providers to communicate directly with the people of the world about how we can reverse this serious environmental threat.”
Beginning with production on Season 7, “24” intends to implement the following carbon emission reduction techniques and important initiatives:
Introducing the use of biodiesel fuels to power generators and production vehicles;
Previously, the show powered its electric generators and large transportation vehicles with diesel fuel. This season, the show intends to use a combination of petroleum diesel and biodiesel (a clean-burning alternative fuel produced from renewable resources), which should result in emission reductions ranging from 5% on the vehicles to as much as 100% on the generators.
Running all on-stage production activities on “green power”;
Through the L.A. Department of Water and Power, the show will purchase all of its energy from renewable power sources (such as wind, water and solar). As a result, this “green energy” will be brought into the Los Angeles power grid from outlying areas, thereby reducing overall emissions and pollution in greater Los Angeles.
Rewiring an entire stage to use electric, rather than diesel-generated, power;
Previously, one of the two stages housing “24”’ had insufficient power capacity necessary to light the sets and run the equipment, necessitating the use of supplemental diesel-gas-fueled generators. Twentieth Century Fox Television is investing in rewiring this building, which it leases, so that no diesel generators will be needed this season.
Integrating fuel-saving and low-emission hybrid vehicles into the production fleet;
This season, the show intends to incorporate as many lower-emission vehicles as possible into departments that require considerable road trave,l such as Locations, Transportation and Production Assistance.
Creating a series of PSAs about the issue starring Kiefer Sutherland and key cast members;
Kiefer Sutherland has already shot a public service announcement describing “24”’s commitment to this issue. This season, the series intends to participate in a series of PSAs educating viewers about climate change and offering information about how they can be part of the solution.
When appropriate, incorporating the issue of global warming and the importance of carbon emission reduction into storylines;
Posting information, resources and do-it-yourself techniques for viewers to reduce their own carbon footprints on the “24” page at Fox.com;
Accruing enough carbon reduction savings through these and other innovations to render production of the entire final episode officially “carbon neutral.”
Carbon neutrality refers to a product having a balance of zero between the amount of carbon absorbed and the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere during the production of the product. Carbon neutrality is achieved through energy reduction, green power use, and purchasing “offsets” which represent investment in alternative energy and carbon reduction.
“While the changes we are making are ambitious and groundbreaking, they are really just the beginning of our industry getting behind this issue,” commented Walden and Newman. “There are still considerable obstacles to overcome, whether it’s encouraging investment in greener television production technologies, or simply forcing ourselves and our partners to think and do things differently. That said, we believe that we should not let what we cannot achieve get in the way of the things we can. And the next season of ‘24’ is the perfect place to start.”
Here’s some of the things you can do to make a difference right now.
SUPER-SIMPLE TIPS:
Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient ones.
Unplug chargers (cell phones, blackberries, iPods, etc.) when not in use.
Turn off lights/TVs when not in use.
Shut it down your computer completely when you are done for the day, and physically turn off your monitor -- “power-saving” mode still uses power!!
Take public transportation.
Ride a bike.
Drive a hybrid.
Buy locally grown produce.
Use refillable cups/glasses/water bottles.
Print on both sides of the page, review files on the screen and send documents over email whenever possible.
SIMPLE TIPS:
Unplug chargers (cell phones, blackberries, iPods, etc.) when not in use. Only 5% of the power drawn by a cell phone charger is used to charge the phone -- the other 95% is wasted when it is left plugged into the wall.
Since plugged-in but turned-off appliances still sap energy, use power strips for TVs, stereos, DVD players, computers, etc. to be able to easily turn them TRULY OFF.
Visit http://www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailing/ or
http://www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference/ to have your name removed from catalogue mailing lists -- U.S. catalogue companies send more than 17 BILLION catalogues PER YEAR!!
Turn on your AC in the car (instead of rolling down the window) if you're going over 45 MPH, it actually saves energy.
Use recycled aluminum foil instead of plastic wrap, wax paper and regular aluminum foil.
Switch to NiMH rechargeable batteries for alarm clocks, remotes and small appliances -- alkaline batteries are next to impossible to recycle.
Use ceiling fans in the summer AND winter. By reversing the direction of the blades in the winter, warm air is pushed down, and heat is distributed throughout the house.
Question: Who will be back on 24 next season?— Kevin
Ausiello: As of now, it looks like Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub and
possibly James Morrison.
May 2007
"24" CLOCK SET FOR TWO MORE "DAYS"
Emmy Award-Winning Series Renewed for Two Additional Seasons
As the clock ticks toward the climactic final two hours of 24's Season
Six on Monday, May 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), FOX has extended the Emmy
Award-winning series for two additional seasons through 2008-2009.
24 was last year's most Emmy Award-winning television series with five
Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Kiefer
Sutherland) and Outstanding Drama Series. The show promises to combine
its unique and trend-setting format with compelling new elements. Each
episode will cover one hour of real time, and the season's entire story
will take place in one terrifying day. Viewers again will follow Jack
Bauer through a day that none of them will ever forget.
24 has been nominated for a total of 51 Emmys, including five each for
Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
for Sutherland. 24 also has received 11 Golden Globe nominations,
including five for Best Television Series - Drama (winning for Season
Three) and five for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Drama
(with Sutherland winning for Season One).
24, created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, is a production of Real
Time Productions and Imagine Television in association with 20th Century
Fox Television. Joel Surnow, Robert Cochran, Howard Gordon, Evan Katz,
Jon Cassar, Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are the executive
producers.
Feb. 2007
From 24weblog.com
01.23 | Kiefer Sutherland to appear as Jack Bauer on The Simpsons
Kiefer Sutherland is to appear as Jack Bauer on The Simpsons.
The animated Jack Bauer will be an agent for the Springfield Counter Truancy
Unit. The episode will air May 20th, 2007.
Sutherland also recently did a voice-over cameo as an army generalon an episode
of The Simpsons earlier this season.
Jan. 2007
This week's Entertainment Weekly has a special pull-out section all about 24,
which summaries from each past season and detailed info about each cast member
from this season.
This interview is the first three pages of the booklet.
This review by
Stephen King is the last two pages.
Keifer Sutherland was on Conan O'Brien this week, and he told a funny story
about the upcoming Jack Bauer action figure. He was sent an action figure a few
seasons ago, so he and a friend went out to a bar and took it with them. They
had fun with it and ended up setting it on fire, which melted it into a little
puddle. When they phoned him up to ask him how he liked it, they asked him
to send it back because it was their only prototype! So he tried to cover, but
weeks later finally admitted what he had done. So that's why it has taken a few
years for them to come up with another one....
Here is a
commercial for the NFL narrated by Kiefer Sutherland that draws comparisons
to 24.
Season 6 Episode 1 Leaked
The last week before the season 6 premiere airs isn't starting off too well for
Fox.
The first episode of season 6 has apparently been leaked to the internet world.
Most likely, the dvd was leaked by someone from a reviewing company or a disc
was stolen while in transport.
So far, it looks like only episode 1 has been leaked, remember that the whole
premiere is 4 hours (composed of 4 episodes). The other 3 episodes will most
likely be leaked too within this week as all 4 episodes were on the same dvd.
6/20 A 24 video game featuring favorite 24 characters will be out fall 2006.
Kiefer Sutherland (Jack) and Reiko Aylesworth (Michelle) have been dating.
24: Behind The Scenes
On October 24th, Insight Editions will release a 24 Photography book which will feature over 150 candid behind the scenes photos taken from the past five seasons of 24. These photos have never been published before and were taken from the private collections of Jon Cassar (Director), Rodney Charters (Director of Photography) and other crew members. Kiefer
Sutherland will be writing the forward. Click here for more info and to view preview pics. Pre-order it now at Amazon for only $18.87
Kiefer Signs Three Year Deal with Fox-
Kiefer Sutherland has signed a multifaceted deal with 20th Century Fox Television and will appear in three additional seasons of "24". Kiefer will also be promoted from Co-Executive Producer to Executive Producer of 24 and get a two-year production development contract to develop projects for 20th Century Fox Television.
11/8 Trio Punches Clock for "24"
from YAHOO
By Gina Serpe Fri Nov 18, 4:25 PM ET
Jack is back. And he's bringing some friends with him.
The Fox hit 24 is dusting off the welcome mat for three more veteran
actors
this season, with
Peter Weller, JoBeth Williams and Julian Sands joining the ever-revolving
cast,
the network announced Friday.
When viewers last saw
Kiefer Sutherland's rogue agent Jack Bauer, he was dropped off south of
the
border, handed a new identity and warned not to return to the U.S.
The new season, Day 5 in Bauer-land, kicks off 18 months later, with
national
security once again "brutally breached."
The presumed-dead Bauer has taken up a new life with his girlfriend and
her
son, played by previously announced newcomers
Connie Britton and Brady Corbett, respectively. Which is where the
series'
latest additions come in.
While Fox is remaining mum on any plot details, it has confirmed that
Robocop
thesp Weller has signed on as federal agent Christopher Henderson, the
man
responsible for recruiting Bauer to the CTU more than a decade ago.
Three-time
Emmy nominee, and recent Fever Pitch actress, Williams plays his wife.
As for veteran British actor Sands, of Time Code and A Room with a View
fame,
producers have simply tagged him "billionaire bad guy" Vladimir Bierko.
But the cozy threesome aren't the only new faces popping up on the
prime-time
hit this season.
Earlier this year, Fox announced several high-profile new additions to
the
time-sensitive drama.
In addition to Britton and Corbet, erstwhile Hobbit
Sean Astin joins the clock-ticker as a regular this season, playing a
fellow
Counter Terrorist Unit agent.
Former Designing Woman
Jean Smart rounds out the new ensemble as the first lady.
24's fifth day kicks off with a four-hour, two-night premiere Jan. 15 and
16 on
Fox, which will mark the series' 100th episode.
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