"24" Gets a jumpstart on the clock with special two-hour prequel Sunday, Nov 23, 2008
05-15-08, 10:18 AM
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"24" Gets a jumpstart on the clock with special two-hour prequel Sunday, Nov 23, 2008
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[05.15.08 - 06:21 AM]
EMMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER "24" GETS A JUMPSTART ON THE CLOCK WITH SPECIAL TWO-HOUR PREQUEL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, ON FOX
"Day 7" Season Premiere Clocks-In January 2009
Fans have been waiting almost a year for the return of 24, television's most addictive drama. On Sunday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the wait will be over as FOX presents a special two-hour prequel event.
Shot on location in South Africa, Jack Bauer battles an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares for a new president on inauguration day. Taking place just a few months before the new day dawns, the prequel will set the stage and raise the stakes for Season Seven.
"We're excited about the prequel because it explores Jack's complex emotional state of mind and still has all the signature excitement and suspense that fans have come to expect from 24," commented executive producer Howard Gordon. "Shooting in South Africa affirms everyone's commitment to making this season especially memorable for our fans."
Celebrating its 150th episode this season, the series has resumed production on "Day 7" and will unfold without interruption in its regular time period Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning in January 2009.
As part of News Corp.'s global commitment to fighting climate change, 24 has pledged significant and innovative changes to its production practices with the goal of saving energy and reducing carbon emissions.
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.
EMMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER "24" GETS A JUMPSTART ON THE CLOCK WITH SPECIAL TWO-HOUR PREQUEL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, ON FOX
"Day 7" Season Premiere Clocks-In January 2009
Fans have been waiting almost a year for the return of 24, television's most addictive drama. On Sunday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the wait will be over as FOX presents a special two-hour prequel event.
Shot on location in South Africa, Jack Bauer battles an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares for a new president on inauguration day. Taking place just a few months before the new day dawns, the prequel will set the stage and raise the stakes for Season Seven.
"We're excited about the prequel because it explores Jack's complex emotional state of mind and still has all the signature excitement and suspense that fans have come to expect from 24," commented executive producer Howard Gordon. "Shooting in South Africa affirms everyone's commitment to making this season especially memorable for our fans."
Celebrating its 150th episode this season, the series has resumed production on "Day 7" and will unfold without interruption in its regular time period Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning in January 2009.
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As part of News Corp.'s global commitment to fighting climate change, 24 has pledged significant and innovative changes to its production practices with the goal of saving energy and reducing carbon emissions.
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.
05-15-08, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Hopefully this is of a better quality than season six was -- otherwise this could end up being the worst thing that every happened on November 23.
05-15-08, 11:43 AM
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The trailer they released way back when for Season 7 looked awfully good. But let's remember, Season 6's first 4 episdoes were awfully good as well...it was only the remaining 20 that were complete shit. 
05-15-08, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Hopefully this is of a better quality than season six was -- otherwise this could end up being the worst thing that every happened on November 23.
05-15-08, 02:04 PM
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Everybody really needs to just forget about season 6 and quit bringing it up. Just pretend that it never happened. That should be easy because for one thing it's been like 5 years since the last time 24 was on (well not really but it seems like it) so I've pretty much forgotten the whole storyline anyway. Secondly, the show appears to be going in a totally different direction so it looks like the creators are acting as if season 6 didn't exist either.
I'm looking forward to it. If season 7 sucks too then we have a problem, but everybody needs to just block season 6 from their minds and start over with 7 and see how it goes.
I'm looking forward to it. If season 7 sucks too then we have a problem, but everybody needs to just block season 6 from their minds and start over with 7 and see how it goes.
05-15-08, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Hopefully this is of a better quality than season six was -- otherwise this could end up being the worst thing that every happened on November 23.
05-15-08, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by whoopdido
Everybody really needs to just forget about season 6 and quit bringing it up. Just pretend that it never happened.
05-15-08, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rennervision
That would mean Jack is still trapped in China. Which is what I believe everyone excitedly hoped the next season would be about at the end of 5.
Well...just pretend Jack politely asked his captors to let him go and they said yes. When he came back Audrey had run off, but luckily Jack (like the rest of us) didn't give a rat's ass.
05-15-08, 09:07 PM
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I'm actually quite surprised that FOX is shelling out the money for them to shoot on location overseas in South Africa. Jack Bauer facing an overseas international crisis is sounding pretty damn good.
Yes, I agree stop bringing up season 6 and let's move forward.
Yes, I agree stop bringing up season 6 and let's move forward.
05-15-08, 09:22 PM
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Robert Carlyle has been casted in the 2 hour prequel.
http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...bert/800039766
http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...bert/800039766
05-15-08, 09:33 PM
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There is still suppose to be a 24 feature film for theatrical release. However, it's probably not going to be made until the series concludes.
I know I read 2 years ago that Joel Surnow and Bob Cochran wrote a script for it, but they couldn't work out the logistics of shooting the movie and a season simultaneously. From what I heard, the feature film will be shot in multiple international cities.
I know I read 2 years ago that Joel Surnow and Bob Cochran wrote a script for it, but they couldn't work out the logistics of shooting the movie and a season simultaneously. From what I heard, the feature film will be shot in multiple international cities.
06-13-08, 02:16 PM
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Dennis Hopper.... James Cromwell...
The producers like resurrecting these 70's/80's stars. And I got no problem with it!
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The producers like resurrecting these 70's/80's stars. And I got no problem with it!
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06-13-08, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Ackerly
Dennis Hopper.... James Cromwell...
The producers like resurrecting these 70's/80's stars. And I got no problem with it!
Spoiler:
The producers like resurrecting these 70's/80's stars. And I got no problem with it!
Chris
