Official 24 Discussion (Greatest Show Ever)

[DynastyDrummer1]

Like omgz!!!!11 I hope Doyle is ok!

Is it considered a cliffhanger when it seems like anything can happen at this point?

[AlpineValley804]

wow, am i the only one that actually liked this season?

Yeah, but I appear to be one of the few who thought the last 15 minutes was one of 24's greatest moments ever.

[ant_marching41]

wow, am i the only one that actually liked this season?

Probably. I really liked the season when it started, and even said "this looks like one of the best yet." 15 episodes later and I can't say that at all now.

[Trippin4136]

I just hope the letters CTU are not within a thousand miles of S7.

[ant_marching41]

I just hope the letters CTU are not within a thousand miles of S7.
You will be incredibly dissapointed then.

[Trippin4136]

wow, am i the only one that actually liked this season?

While it was entertaining at times, the quality of writing, action and creativity was horribly lacking this year - even the 24 writers admitted publicly that they had really reach at many points. I won't even compare it to other season because that'd be unfair to the other seasons.

S6 sucked balls and I hope the creators of 24 - including Kiefer - realize this.

They could have gone much more in depth with many plotlines and extended many of them into another season. I just hope they haphazardly covered and ditched the Audrey, Chinese, etc. storylines so they could start 100% anew in S7.

[Trippin4136]

You will be incredibly dissapointed then.

I don't know. If it's true that they are filming S7 in NYC, I could easily see them ditching CTU. Especially since now Chloe is pregnant, Buchanan is gone, there is no real reason to keep CTU around since the characters will have moved on from the show.

Just a side note, the speed (or lack thereof) that the fighter jets got to the oil rig was laughable. It really takes F-18s 30 minutes to go from a base in SoCal to a rig 6 miles off shore, huh?

And it took Jack all of 10 minutes to jump from a helicopter to walk through Heller's door?

I'm well aware we have to suspend time reality on this show, but that was just ridiculous.

[jharap]

Keep Buchanon and Jack and I'll be happy with an entirely new cast. I don't think I can watch another season with that toolshed Doyle.

This show dug its own grave. Regardless of what was going on, if Curtis, Tony, David Palmer or Jack was involved I was interested. By killing off all of them except Jack, they left themselves with the most boring cast imaginable.

[Trippin4136]

Keep Buchanon and Jack and I'll be happy with an entirely new cast. I don't think I can watch another season with that toolshed Doyle.

This show dug its own grave. Regardless of what was going on, if Curtis, Tony, David Palmer or Jack was involved I was interested. By killing off all of them except Jack, they left themselves with the most boring cast imaginable.

The only quality acting that came out of this season was Lennox, and in the end, Morris. Buchanan is a strong character, but he spent 80% of this season on the phone which denied him any chance to really make a great impact.

[AlpineValley804]

Keep Buchanon and Jack and I'll be happy with an entirely new cast. I don't think I can watch another season with that toolshed Doyle.

This show dug its own grave. Regardless of what was going on, if Curtis, Tony, David Palmer or Jack was involved I was interested. By killing off all of them except Jack, they left themselves with the most boring cast imaginable.

Curtis was about as interesting as watching paint dry. Now overall, I hated this season, but his character would have by no means enhanced the quality.

[Bartender84]

The people who think that ending was bad only care about plot twists. That ending was absolutely perfect, and felt like the payoff of six years of character development for Jack Bauer.

[Tiduwho]

Am I the only one that was worried when Karen Hayes was let free, and there was a Chinese guard standing there and they focused on him for 5+ seconds?



Anyways, Buchanon will be gone with Karen. I think indeed we could see a big revamp. Morris and Clohoe live happily ever after. Most everyone else is dead. Doyle is blind. Dad will probably make a reappearance sometime in the future. I'm hoping for something ENTIRELY new next season.

I will say by far the highlight of the season was Tom Lennox's character. He was outstanding.

[UNC41]

Am I the only one that was worried when Karen Hayes was let free, and there was a Chinese guard standing there and they focused on him for 5+ seconds?



Anyways, Buchanon will be gone with Karen. I think indeed we could see a big revamp. Morris and Clohoe live happily ever after. Most everyone else is dead. Doyle is blind. Dad will probably make a reappearance sometime in the future. I'm hoping for something ENTIRELY new next season.

I will say by far the highlight of the season was Tom Lennox's character. He was outstanding.

I agree 100% with pretty much everything here, from the Chinese guard to hoping for something completely new to Lennox. There's no way Dad survived though.

[nolan8or]

I actually enjoyed the ending of this season. I don't think they need to leave it with a cliffhanger like they always do.

agreed. it was very similar to the end of season 3. this was a pretty good season i thought, but doesn't really come close to last year.

[AlpineValley804]

The people who think that ending was bad only care about plot twists. That ending was absolutely perfect, and felt like the payoff of six years of character development for Jack Bauer.

:thumbsup

[watchtower86]

I really liked the finale. You don't need to leave people on the edge of their seats wondering what the hell just happened to Jack. A lot of people say this season sucked. I think it was decent. Not as good as previous seasons, but it started out great, it got a little off track in the middle, but the last 6-8 episodes were solid. I really liked this season because of the character development of Jack. After 6 seasons, he has just become a shell of what he used to be, and I thought the ending for this season was the perfect way to show this. Not a great season, but it wasn't completely wasted like so many here are saying.

[Matt]

The 1-on-1 with Heller was the only good 10 minutes of the whole finale.

It was a horrid ending to a terrible season. As someone who's watched this show every week for 6 years, S6 was just atrocious.

Hopefully now with his goodbye to Audrey, Jack will finally go rogue (which should have been this year), CTU will be gone, new cast, new everything.

Chloe and Morris live happily ever after.
Jack says goodbye to Audrey.
Jack's terrorist family is over.

It's time for this show to go a totally different direction.


That's exactly why they ended the season this way. They didn't want to paint themselves into a corner with a cliffhanger. Although, Jack in a Chinese prison would have been a kickass way to start THIS season, but they didn't explain that to us, either. That bothered me. What did the US give up to get Jack back? Chang confirmed that his gov't abandoned him until they absolutely NEEDED him out.

Producers confirmed that next season will be a different direction.

[greyst1crash]

That's exactly why they ended the season this way. They didn't want to paint themselves into a corner with a cliffhanger. Although, Jack in a Chinese prison would have been a kickass way to start THIS season, but they didn't explain that to us, either. That bothered me. What did the US give up to get Jack back? Chang confirmed that his gov't abandoned him until they absolutely NEEDED him out.

Producers confirmed that next season will be a different direction.

Hope you're right Matt. I absolutely love this show, but the ups and downs of this season have worried me a bit. They left more then a fair number of storylines unfinished, from Palmer's health, the Logan's, Palmer's sister and that other guy, to the cost they paid for Jack's release and so on. I've read the writers have no idea where they are going with the show next season, that they are considering changing everything around, moving CTU, have multiple locations and so on. I for one am all for it. The problem with this season is it was rehashed plot lines from previous seasons. They need a change. I'm holding out hope that they turn things around next year.

[AlpineValley804]

I'm thinking if they really want a change, they need to set next season at least 5-6 years in the future where Jack is starting a new family far away from CTU.

[Designer43]

Hey all, here are some excerpts from an article from TV Guide:

If you’re a longtime fan of 24, we don’t blame you for feeling a little weary as Day 6 draws to a close. After perhaps the most invigorating season yet last year, this one’s been just plain exhausting.

President Palmer (the second one, that is, played by DB Woodside) was in a coma, brought out of a coma, then conked out again. Former President Logan (Gregory Itzin) got stabbed by his First Lady (Jean Smart), but we haven’t seen them since. Bad guys were surrounded and strongholds raided in ways we’ve seen on 24 before. Meanwhile, at a strangely crowded CTU, our quirky old gal pal Chloe O’Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub) is barely recognizable with all her grown-up glamour and relationship problems. Where’s the pasty computer geek we knew and loved? Then there’s Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). He hasn’t been as high-profile as usual this season. He started the day as a hirsute, shi*vering mess, having just emerged from a Chinese prison camp. Soon enough he went rogue, tracking nuclear suitcases around the U.S., a plot that somehow involved Jack’s father and brother. Not to mention Arabs, Russians, the Chinese and Audrey Raines (Kim Raver), who was dead, er, not dead, and now, well, who the heck knows? “I’ll be honest, it’s been a challenge having the show in its sixth year,” says executive producer Howard Gordon. “I’d be lying to say we didn’t have a fantasy we could outdo our*selves again. But at some point, you just have to tell a story, and I’m happy to report the season ends with a lot of firepower.”

The truth is, as long as Jack’s still Jack and America’s still in danger, we can’t help but watch him sweat, bite and hack in the name of freedom, peace and security. And while fans at places like jumptheshark.com may be groaning, Sutherland laughs and says, “Just wait.” “There’s a huge transition that’s happening between this season and next year, and a lot of what’s happening is about putting old story lines to rest so that new ones can emerge.” More on that shortly. In the meantime, Jack’s got to save a nation.

Separate and alone is a good way to describe Jack. Most of the people he knows are either dead or want him dead, and even Audrey is a mere shell of the person she once was. Jack is ending the season “questioning all that’s happened to him over the years,” Gordon says. In that way, the final episodes “touch on a sensitivity that is very rarely seen in Jack,” Suther*land says. “He started the season in an emotional state like we’ve never seen him, seemingly indifferent. Now he’s at the opposite end—full of emotion—and it’s actually heartbreaking.”

We could tell you more. Like that someone you thought was long dead is coming back with a vengeance (yes, it’s true), or that at least one couple gets to have a happy ending (no, it’s not Cheng and Jack). But let’s look ahead instead to next season, since that’s all anyone’s talking about around set these days. “I’d like to see a huge departure,” Sutherland says. “We go back and forth from the White House and CTU to the field, but I’d like to see that change up. I’d like to see Jack work in the outside world.” Gordon adds, “The idea of moving out of L.A. is definitely interesting. If it’s feasible production-wise, we’d love to set the show elsewhere and see Jack do something completely new.”

Hmm. Next year’s an election year. Maybe there’s a job for Mr. Bauer in Washington.

[Bron Yr Aur]

I thought the ending was good...the ending of every season has been good, and this was no different. I liked the way they left things. There was a huge cliffhanger last year, and after all Jack has been through, they needed something like this. I'm glad the ending was centered on Jack as a person, because the problem I've had with this season (besides the plot) is that they just use Jack as a tool in the show, like a superhero, and have left off some of the personal things that made seasons 1 and 3 so good.

I don't get all the love for S5, I remember last year after it was over, everyone thought it was terrible, too, so maybe in a couple of years people will like this one more, I think it was at least decent. Not great, but whatever, I'm glad they're taking it in a new direction.

The last episode was still really good, though. And about the whole 30 minutes for the jets to reach the oil rig, I mean, who knows how far away the fighters were launched from, and I mean there is obviously going to be some preparation time for them, so it's hard to make a judgment on whether that was a long time or what...

[F-A89]

As this finale was going on, I kept thinking "my god, day 5 was fucking amazing."

So yeah, not so great of a finale. The first hour was uneventful, and there was nothing that huge about the rescue mission in the second hour. However, the last 10 minutes were the best of the finale, with some excellent acting by Kiefer. For me, it was heart wrenching to watch Jack, a man who has gone through so much the past 6 seasons, contemplate his suicide.

So did Jack really go through with it? Who knows. It depends on what they decide to do with the series. Right now, my best guess right now is that he didn't go through with it and that he is on his own in solitude.

I've been watching Season 3 along with S6, and damn, S3 kicks S6's ass.

And Jack definitely did not commit suicide. He's Jack Bauer. What's 24 without him? If they want to really start in a new direction, I say start S7 with Jack homeless and on the streets, far from LA; they ended the season with him contemplating suicide, so start the next one with him at the lowest point in his life. Make the hero suffer.

[tdowe99]

someone you thought was long dead is coming back with a vengeance (yes, it’s true)

So was this supposed to happen last night?
Will it happen on Day 7?

What's going on? :twenty4

[GSUdawg521]

I enjoyed it also. Overall, sure, I don't think this season stacks up too high amongst the others, but I don't understand people overanalyzing the show (this is more common with the people who don't really watch it all) It's just entertainment for me. I'm a fan of 24 like I am DMB, I like Everyday, even if I can agree that it is far from their best album. But I liked the ending, and this season was a great way to really develop Jack's character and set him up for a completely new direction in the next season.


Just a side note, the speed (or lack thereof) that the fighter jets got to the oil rig was laughable. It really takes F-18s 30 minutes to go from a base in SoCal to a rig 6 miles off shore, huh?

And it took Jack all of 10 minutes to jump from a helicopter to walk through Heller's door?

I'm well aware we have to suspend time reality on this show, but that was just ridiculous.


Not only that, but the little dinghy taking 5 minutes or less to get to the oil rig, and then it taking nearly 10 for Bill and Jack to get there in that helicopter :lol

The only thing about Jack going to Heller's is just that he must conveniently live right down the beach from the exchange point :rolleyes

[ant_marching41]

Ok so I don't know how many people were aware of this supposed spoiler, but I just found out exactly what it was. Here it is.

Just as the last shot gets faded, the one where Jack is staring at the cliffs, a car pulls up. There is a man in the car but we don't see who it is. Jack looks in and appears to be very shocked. We hear the man's voice say "Just get in the car Jack, I have a lot to explain."

And thats it. Obviously the first person to come to mind is Tony, who the producers were evasive about his death before the start of S6.

If this is true, that would have made for a phenominal and mind blowing ending. But as you are well aware, 24 will probably be taken in an entirely new direction next season, so there was no need for the alternate ending.

If anything, I'd like to see this alternate ending on the dvd, but I don't see that happening either.

[Ev42]

The people who think that ending was bad only care about plot twists. That ending was absolutely perfect, and felt like the payoff of six years of character development for Jack Bauer.

:thumbsup agree:thumbsup .

[Ev42]

Ok so I don't know how many people were aware of this supposed spoiler, but I just found out exactly what it was. Here it is.

Just as the last shot gets faded, the one where Jack is staring at the cliffs, a car pulls up. There is a man in the car but we don't see who it is. Jack looks in and appears to be very shocked. We hear the man's voice say "Just get in the car Jack, I have a lot to explain."

And thats it. Obviously the first person to come to mind is Tony, who the producers were evasive about his death before the start of S6.

If this is true, that would have made for a phenominal and mind blowing ending. But as you are well aware, 24 will probably be taken in an entirely new direction next season, so there was no need for the alternate ending.

If anything, I'd like to see this alternate ending on the dvd, but I don't see that happening either.



agree hope they put on the dvd

[Trippin4136]

That's exactly why they ended the season this way. They didn't want to paint themselves into a corner with a cliffhanger. Although, Jack in a Chinese prison would have been a kickass way to start THIS season, but they didn't explain that to us, either. That bothered me. What did the US give up to get Jack back? Chang confirmed that his gov't abandoned him until they absolutely NEEDED him out.

Producers confirmed that next season will be a different direction.

I think between Cheng, Graem Bauer, the bio-strike in S5, the nukes in S6, the attempt on Wayne, the assassination of David Palmer. S6 could have been 24 hours about cracking a major gov't conspiracy. Well that kind of fizzled away with Graem's quick exit and Logan's apparent meaningless inclusion in the season.

As for what the Chinese gave up, I couldn't agree more. What, did the Chinese know Jack's return would lead to their possession of the Russian chip through some absurd, convoluted story line by way of Fayed and Gredenko? Yea. Right.

To me in the end, this all was the most disappointed aspect of the entire season.

[F-A89]

So would anyone be dissappointed if the producers wiped the slate clean in S7, with Bauer being the only returning character?

Personally, I wouldn't mind as long as at least one other character returned, even mid-season.

[ant_marching41]

Characters I'd like to see return:

- Jack Bauer
- Bill Buchanon
- Tom Lennox
- Noah Daniels. He may have been insane at times, but he actually developed over the season and I'd like to see him as the President next season if possible.
- Logan. Simply because I love the character and I want to know what the hell happened to him.

It may be possible that neither of these characters may come back, and it may be a stretch to get these characters all involved in a storyline, but those are the best characters of the current cast.

[joepsu0985]

Just watched the finale. Um, I thought the silent clock was used when people died in the show? I mean, there is no way with out Jack 24 is 24. I was kind of shocked at the silent clock.

Overall, I thought the season was highly predictable, but still entertaining. This season really showed who Jack has become. But is he dead?

[Bron Yr Aur]

Jack is not dead...the show would tank without him.

[ant_marching41]

If we knew going in that this would be the last season, and that there was a possibility of Jack dying, this would have been a sad but fitting ending for a man as tormented as Jack.

Good thing its not though, cause that would have been a really bad final season.

[Designer43]

From the May 28-June 3 issue of TV Guide:

Co-Executive Producer Manny Coto says: Jack [Kiefer Sutherland] starts next season in a very different place than any season so far. Let’s put it this way: I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s no CTU next year. CTU has become almost too comfortable, you know? “We need to carry out this operation—Chloe, grab Satellite X and get us a feed!” That’s gone. We’re pulling the rug out from under our characters. It’s a pretty radical shift—a totally different context with a totally different villain. There will not be a ticking clock on a nuclear device. We’re hewing much closer to real life: tighter, more personal, more difficult for Jack. There may even be a plot thread that doesn’t take place on U.S. soil. In a sense, it’s a reboot—in location and personnel. We’re going to be introducing a new stable of characters, along with a couple of old ones. Jack’s not living under an alias. He’s found a place he thinks he belongs and a job he enjoys doing that doesn’t involve the government. What’s also refreshing is the choice of villain: It’s not a Muslim terrorist. In fact, it’s not a terrorist at all. And the character is fascinating, someone with a supremely dark past who’s done something horrific. And whose ambition is to regain his stature in the world. I just can’t say enough how exciting it is. It’s going to be pretty damn cool.

[ant_marching41]

^ Amazing. I can't wait.

[AlpineValley804]

From the May 28-June 3 issue of TV Guide:

Co-Executive Producer Manny Coto says: Jack [Kiefer Sutherland] starts next season in a very different place than any season so far. Let’s put it this way: I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s no CTU next year. CTU has become almost too comfortable, you know? “We need to carry out this operation—Chloe, grab Satellite X and get us a feed!” That’s gone. We’re pulling the rug out from under our characters. It’s a pretty radical shift—a totally different context with a totally different villain. There will not be a ticking clock on a nuclear device. We’re hewing much closer to real life: tighter, more personal, more difficult for Jack. There may even be a plot thread that doesn’t take place on U.S. soil. In a sense, it’s a reboot—in location and personnel. We’re going to be introducing a new stable of characters, along with a couple of old ones. Jack’s not living under an alias. He’s found a place he thinks he belongs and a job he enjoys doing that doesn’t involve the government. What’s also refreshing is the choice of villain: It’s not a Muslim terrorist. In fact, it’s not a terrorist at all. And the character is fascinating, someone with a supremely dark past who’s done something horrific. And whose ambition is to regain his stature in the world. I just can’t say enough how exciting it is. It’s going to be pretty damn cool.

:thumbsup Yes!

Officially excited for S7.

[bradshaw06]

From the May 28-June 3 issue of TV Guide:

Co-Executive Producer Manny Coto says: Jack [Kiefer Sutherland] starts next season in a very different place than any season so far. Let’s put it this way: I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s no CTU next year. CTU has become almost too comfortable, you know? “We need to carry out this operation—Chloe, grab Satellite X and get us a feed!” That’s gone. We’re pulling the rug out from under our characters. It’s a pretty radical shift—a totally different context with a totally different villain. There will not be a ticking clock on a nuclear device. We’re hewing much closer to real life: tighter, more personal, more difficult for Jack. There may even be a plot thread that doesn’t take place on U.S. soil. In a sense, it’s a reboot—in location and personnel. We’re going to be introducing a new stable of characters, along with a couple of old ones. Jack’s not living under an alias. He’s found a place he thinks he belongs and a job he enjoys doing that doesn’t involve the government. What’s also refreshing is the choice of villain: It’s not a Muslim terrorist. In fact, it’s not a terrorist at all. And the character is fascinating, someone with a supremely dark past who’s done something horrific. And whose ambition is to regain his stature in the world. I just can’t say enough how exciting it is. It’s going to be pretty damn cool.

wow, that sounds really good:thumbsup i like the idea of not having a "typical terrorist" as the bad guy, maybe it will just be some sort of murderer that Jack will try and stop. anyways sounds like they already know what they want to do with next season.

[AlpineValley804]

wow, that sounds really good:thumbsup i like the idea of not having a "typical terrorist" as the bad guy, maybe it will just be some sort of murderer that Jack will try and stop. anyways sounds like they already know what they want to do with next season.

Three potential ideas I had in mind for the villain. The three ideas aren't related, just to clarify that I'm not trying to combine all three in one, but I think all of these have a lot of potential for a great three dimensional villain, that this past season was greatly lacking.

1. Affiliated with the Mafia
2. A corrupt CEO of a pharmaceutical company
3. Former Nazi and/or Neo-Nazi

I also think this person should have been at one point, maybe even the beginning of the season, a close personal friend of Jack.

[bradshaw06]

Three potential ideas I had in mind for the villain. The three ideas aren't related, just to clarify that I'm not trying to combine all three in one, but I think all of these have a lot of potential for a great three dimensional villain, that this past season was greatly lacking.

1. Affiliated with the Mafia
2. A corrupt CEO of a pharmaceutical company
3. Former Nazi and/or Neo-Nazi

I also think this person should have been at one point, maybe even the beginning of the season, a close personal friend of Jack.

i like all three, each idea would breathe new life into 24 and be somthing fresh. i also think they should move the show from l.a. maybe set it in a colder city or somthing

[AlpineValley804]

i like all three, each idea would breathe new life into 24 and be somthing fresh. i also think they should move the show from l.a. maybe set it in a colder city or somthing

I definitely am all for it being outside of L.A. next season. And with Coto saying it could potentially be off U.S. soil completely is even more promising. I would love seeing a season of 24 set in Europe.

[Bron Yr Aur]

Three potential ideas I had in mind for the villain. The three ideas aren't related, just to clarify that I'm not trying to combine all three in one, but I think all of these have a lot of potential for a great three dimensional villain, that this past season was greatly lacking.

1. Affiliated with the Mafia
2. A corrupt CEO of a pharmaceutical company
3. Former Nazi and/or Neo-Nazi

I also think this person should have been at one point, maybe even the beginning of the season, a close personal friend of Jack.

Definitely disagree...those three are like the 3 big cliches for action movie villains. I don't think 24 needs to become more generic...

[dmblynny]

Will poor Jack ever catch a damn break?

[dmblynny]

And if that show spoiler is correct, the one with the guy in the car telling Jack he has a lot to explain, what are the odds they bring back the greatest man that ever lived? :bounce






(I know, never going to happen now that he has The Unit, but it's wishful thinking.)

[dmblynny]

I'm sitting outside a patients room and I hear Presidend David Palmer with his All-State commercial.


ARE YOU IN GOOD HANDS?

[DMBBonas07]

so did anyone watch the debriefing online after the finale? I guess you needed to be an american express card holder to watch it, at least I think it was american express

[AlpineValley804]

so did anyone watch the debriefing online after the finale? I guess you needed to be an american express card holder to watch it, at least I think it was american express

I watched it on YouTube.

[Ev42]

I watched it on YouTube.

link:)

[DMBBonas07]

I watched it on YouTube.
I would do the same but im not waiting for it to load, im on dial up at home. I managed to find a description on another forum anyways

[DMBBonas07]

I have to say im pretty excited for next season though after what ive read in this thread :)

[Ev42]

so what should i type in youtube search to see the debriefing

[DMBBonas07]

so what should i type in youtube search to see the debriefing
im not sure but if i were you id just try season 6 american express debriefing, it could work, g/l

[Ev42]

i found it. nothing to big. jack i have to check my calendar:lol

[bradshaw06]

turns out there are more than one debriefings, each only a few minutes

http://24.wikia.com/wiki/24:_Debrief

[Ev42]

wonder if they will be on youtube soon

[JimiThang1]

MacNichol out on 24

Peter MacNicol's days on 24 are apparently over.

The actor has sealed a deal to return to CBS' Numbers next season as a full-time series regular, exec producer Cheryl Heuton confirms to me exclusively.

"Peter MacNicol's a vital part of the show, and we're thrilled to have him back," says Heuton. "The fans love him, we love him, and it's not the same show without him."

MacNicol left the CBS drama and his role as Dr. Larry Fleinhardt early in the season to join 24 as smarmy White House aide Tom Lennox. He briefly returned in May for one episode.

So, does Numbers + MacNicol = good news by your calculation?

President rumors for next season
Geena Davis, call your agent.

Word on the street is that the Commander in Chief on next season's revamped 24 will likely be a (drumroll, please) woman. Casting could begin any day now on the sure-to-be-plum part. A show rep, however, cautions, "Nothing about next season has been absolutely decided as of yet."

Assuming it does happen, 24's lady prez would be in office just as Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House kicks into high gear. Coincidence? Hmmm….

In other 24 news, the show is also said to be adding a female FBI agent to the mix.

As I first reported last month, 24 — in an effort to reclaim some of the creative and ratings steam it lost last season — is shaking things up in a big way during Season 7. For the first time in the show's history, CTU will be MIA as the majority of the action moves outside Los Angeles; New York, Washington D.C. and London are among the new locales being considered. Additionally, of last season's cast, only Kiefer Sutherland and Mary Lynn Rajskub are shoo-ins to return.

But back to the female prez: Aside from Geena Davis, what other candidates should 24 producers put on the ballot? (Did someone say Mary McDonnell?) Post your suggestions below!

[bradshaw06]

MacNichol out on 24

Peter MacNicol's days on 24 are apparently over.

The actor has sealed a deal to return to CBS' Numbers next season as a full-time series regular, exec producer Cheryl Heuton confirms to me exclusively.

"Peter MacNicol's a vital part of the show, and we're thrilled to have him back," says Heuton. "The fans love him, we love him, and it's not the same show without him."

MacNicol left the CBS drama and his role as Dr. Larry Fleinhardt early in the season to join 24 as smarmy White House aide Tom Lennox. He briefly returned in May for one episode.

So, does Numbers + MacNicol = good news by your calculation?

President rumors for next season
Geena Davis, call your agent.

Word on the street is that the Commander in Chief on next season's revamped 24 will likely be a (drumroll, please) woman. Casting could begin any day now on the sure-to-be-plum part. A show rep, however, cautions, "Nothing about next season has been absolutely decided as of yet."

Assuming it does happen, 24's lady prez would be in office just as Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House kicks into high gear. Coincidence? Hmmm….

In other 24 news, the show is also said to be adding a female FBI agent to the mix.

As I first reported last month, 24 — in an effort to reclaim some of the creative and ratings steam it lost last season — is shaking things up in a big way during Season 7. For the first time in the show's history, CTU will be MIA as the majority of the action moves outside Los Angeles; New York, Washington D.C. and London are among the new locales being considered. Additionally, of last season's cast, only Kiefer Sutherland and Mary Lynn Rajskub are shoo-ins to return.

But back to the female prez: Aside from Geena Davis, what other candidates should 24 producers put on the ballot? (Did someone say Mary McDonnell?) Post your suggestions below!

interesting

[kmdaly]

is this show still going?

[Lcsulla]

I am up to season five now. Took me a while to catch up. This show is far more intriguing than I would have guessed. Jack is great. Kim sucks. Chloe might be the best character in it. Palmer is great but I have a feeling the left would hate him despite his honesty.

[tankdan]

Derek, very interesting spoiler! Thanks!

Dan

[JimiThang1]

The spoiler posted above's answer is:

Cherry Jones will be portraying president Allison Taylor

Also really huge spoilers here about the start of the season (from Comi-Con):


Bill Buchannan will not be returning.

Comic-con '07 about season 7. They stated that the show will now officially take place in D.C., and that CTU no longer exists since it was disbanded by the government. Also, they stated that at the beginning of the season Jack will be appearing before the Senate Committee to answer questions about his actions in the past, some of which they think may have been criminal. They also hinted that Tony may still be alive, and that Chloe will return but they did not say how or when. Additionally, they confirmed there would be no prequel to bridge the gap between seasons 6 and 7.

[JimiThang1]

Also really huge spoilers here about the start of the season (from Comi-Con):


Bill Buchannan will not be returning.

Comic-con '07 about season 7. They stated that the show will now officially take place in D.C., and that CTU no longer exists since it was disbanded by the government. Also, they stated that at the beginning of the season Jack will be appearing before the Senate Committee to answer questions about his actions in the past, some of which they think may have been criminal. They also hinted that Tony may still be alive, and that Chloe will return but they did not say how or when. Additionally, they confirmed there would be no prequel to bridge the gap between seasons 6 and 7.

[junior94]

[quote=JimiThang1;6355666]The spoiler posted above's answer is:

Cherry Jones will be portraying president Allison Taylor


Aww c'mon Derek man, you're killin me! I thought we had a kinship, an understanding here :lol What are you doing just enabling these mental patients and their anal spoiler tendencies?? I mean you're a good guy, I'm sure that deep down you think you're helping them, but you're not. :D
C'mon any person in their right mind would realize that simply knowing which actress actually plays the president isn't a spoiler!! :p Hell that'll be public knowledge for viewers anyway before the season even officially starts, which I mean by when they start showing all of the ads for the season premiere probably in late November or December sometime. It's not like it's meant to be a surprise, it in itself isn't some big reveal! and hello -- there's no more show to be before then! How could knowing something now be considered a spoiler in that situation??
I mean seriously, was knowing that Sean Astin was gonna play some annoying bureaucratic character from another agency at the start of whateer that season was considered a spoiler? (and I swear to god you 24 weirdos, if you actually answer "yes" to that question, then for the love of pete, you guys truly are a lost, LOST cause :ugh :lol :lol )


*sigh* Alright just had to get that off my chest. C'mon back over Derek, you know where your real home is. Come back to the normal people :p :lol

[JimiThang1]

Production delayed a second time:

The real-time Fox drama starring Kiefer Sutherland was scheduled to start filming Aug. 27, but will now begin shooting Sept. 10 so that the writers can complete enough scripts for the new seasonlong plot.

[Bartndrpleez]

Production delayed a second time:

Eeeek, I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing...:confused

[GSUdawg521]

Anyone watching the Emmy's? I dunno about Kiefer or 24 winning anything this year, but he is going to be giving an award away soon. I'll be watching just to see his fine ass again :lol

[Ev42]

Anyone watching the Emmy's? I dunno about Kiefer or 24 winning anything this year, but he is going to be giving an award away soon. I'll be watching just to see his fine ass again :lol

he's one badass no doubt. i have a man crush I'm not afraid to say

[hbktonyb]

Did everyone read the big news about this upcoming season? I'd type it but I have no idea how to do the spoiler thing (although its hardly a spoiler since Fox announced it!).

[Fishbulb290]

I just did. I'm really excited to see how this season goes...

[hbktonyb]

Me too, I really think they will make a huge comeback this season and it will match the quality of Seasons 1 & 5!

The Power of Bauer

[bowenjm]

are you guys talking about the first story on...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_(season_7)

?? just wondering if thats what you are talking about. thx

[hbktonyb]

no, the one that fox officially announced. story is on

www.tvguide.com
www.zap2it.com

[dobyblue]

Still not too late for Fox to announce Season 6 on Blu-ray.
They've just announced Prison Break Season 1 for the format.

I'm sure they want to wait for the completion of BD+ for the previous 5 seasons, but this would be a big day and date release for Blu-ray and Fox and with Fox already announcing 31 titles throughout Q4/07 including Fantastic Four 2, Independence Day, Cast Away, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Days Later, Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Die Hard 3, Die Hard 4, etc., it is hopeful.

24 in 1080p with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio? Yes please.

[F-A89]

Tony Almeida ! :bounce

[Ev42]

awesome news

[hbktonyb]

I'm so pumped.

How do you do that spoiler thing? I'm an idiot

[GSUdawg521]

Here's what my brother just emailed me about it, the first I heard, making me come in here to see if anyone else had.

On September 19, 2007 it was confirmed in a FOX press release that Tony Almeida will return in the premiere of Season 7. Show-runner Howard Gordon explained that Tony's "uncertain fate" left the door open for his return [2] and cited the lack of a silent clock as a deliberate move to keep his death ambiguous. [3] "We didn't give him the silent clock because we always wanted to keep alive the possibility for some kind of (admittedly) miraculous resurrection ... which we will explain," and followed up with "He's definitely NOT the Almeida we once knew."

:multi First time I've really started to get excited for the new season

[GSUdawg521]

Still not too late for Fox to announce Season 6 on Blu-ray.
They've just announced Prison Break Season 1 for the format.


You sound like a big BluRay fan! Interested in Rocky Balboa?

[Bartndrpleez]

Looks like Jack better lay off the sauce if he's gonna be fighting terrorism in our nation's capital! :lol

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g2lEu4V3eKB7qFQO3sgfh3G-1tLQ

[GSUdawg521]

They should write it into the first episode or two, Jack breaking out of a 5-day prison sentence for violating parole :lol

[GSUdawg521]

Isn't the CTU set in LA something you can go tour or something? I wanna say I once heard that. Or would it be gone now if they're not filming in it?

Just wondering since I'm gonna be in LA for less than 1 day :)

[F-A89]

I'm halfway into Season 1...and my mind is blown.

[junior94]

Looks like Jack better lay off the sauce if he's gonna be fighting terrorism in our nation's capital! :lol

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g2lEu4V3eKB7qFQO3sgfh3G-1tLQ

Ever since I've been a fan of watching movies, Kiefer Sutherland's always been one of my very favorite top character actors, part of why this is so disturbing on multiple levels.

Granted he's no Artie Lange, but having such a ridiculous amount of success the guy has a hell of a self-destructive streak in him. I just can't respect him anymore. Not only does he continue to involve himself with a TV show that's reached incredible levels of mediocrity and being more and more contrived with time (though I'm not here to jump on that point again), but seeing this happen now repeatedly in his real life just pisses me off. I have so little tolerance for drunk drivers, and neither should any of you. You really shouldn't even be making jokes about it. You've seen the guy's sheet, this wasn't an isolated lapse in judgement, this is a pattern of behavior. And you know obviously the guy's done it WAY more and just never was otherwise caught.

And I'm just so afraid because of who he is that he'll get off relatively lightly, when honestly he should never be allowed to drive a fucking car again. Right there that's at least three different times in his adult life he was caught driving drunk. And law enforcement in general wants to show how little patience they have for drunk driving in this country? Then fucking grow a pair of balls and SHOW IT. Don't let this slide because he's Jack fucking Bauer. I would love to see Mr. Average Joe Schmoe earn the same exact rap sheet and see how he goes thru the system over the years. Just ridiculous.

Kiefer, it's one thing if you care so little about your own well being that you're willing to put yourself at major risk as often as you clearly do of killing yourself, but then put a shotgun in your mouth. Don't gamble with other people's lives too because you're an alcoholic. Fucking scumbag.

Let's see if everyone here plays this off as much of a joke if the next time he actually kills someone. Which c'mon, open your fucking eyes people, could've just as easily happened as it not happening.

[dobyblue]

You sound like a big BluRay fan! Interested in Rocky Balboa?

I have seen it but will definitely rent it at some point again to watch it on Blu-ray as my local Blockbuster has a growing Blu-ray section.

I will buy Rocky II, III and IV when Fox eventually gets round to releasing them. I expect to see some big titles announced at CES 2008 January 7-10 from them including more Rocky flicks, some of the Aliens movies, etc.

It's a little too early to hope for Star Wars just yet for sure, but I do believe the current format war will be over by January 2009. Spielberg has given his nod to Blu-ray and that's huge.

[dobyblue]

Ever since I've been a fan of watching movies, Kiefer Sutherland's always been one of my very favorite top character actors, part of why this is so disturbing on multiple levels.

Granted he's no Artie Lange, but having such a ridiculous amount of success the guy has a hell of a self-destructive streak in him. I just can't respect him anymore. Not only does he continue to involve himself with a TV show that's reached incredible levels of mediocrity and being more and more contrived with time (though I'm not here to jump on that point again), but seeing this happen now repeatedly in his real life just pisses me off. I have so little tolerance for drunk drivers, and neither should any of you. You really shouldn't even be making jokes about it. You've seen the guy's sheet, this wasn't an isolated lapse in judgement, this is a pattern of behavior. And you know obviously the guy's done it WAY more and just never was otherwise caught.

And I'm just so afraid because of who he is that he'll get off relatively lightly, when honestly he should never be allowed to drive a fucking car again. Right there that's at least three different times in his adult life he was caught driving drunk. And law enforcement in general wants to show how little patience they have for drunk driving in this country? Then fucking grow a pair of balls and SHOW IT. Don't let this slide because he's Jack fucking Bauer. I would love to see Mr. Average Joe Schmoe earn the same exact rap sheet and see how he goes thru the system over the years. Just ridiculous.

Kiefer, it's one thing if you care so little about your own well being that you're willing to put yourself at major risk as often as you clearly do of killing yourself, but then put a shotgun in your mouth. Don't gamble with other people's lives too because you're an alcoholic. Fucking scumbag.

Let's see if everyone here plays this off as much of a joke if the next time he actually kills someone. Which c'mon, open your fucking eyes people, could've just as easily happened as it not happening.

Until I know what he blew I can't be as passionate as you against it. Drinking and driving is terrible, but when you set a "limit" you're just asking for it to happen.

I had to take a course because of my DUI in 2000 and I was amazed at the differences in b/a level guidelines based on weight and sex.

Anyway zero tolerance is where it's at. Most people don't have a clue what it takes to put them over the limit. Someone can be hammered and blow under the limit and someone else can be sober as a judge and blow over.

It's stupid to have a blood alcohol limit. It doesn't work anywhere.

[junior94]

Anyway zero tolerance is where it's at. Most people don't have a clue what it takes to put them over the limit. Someone can be hammered and blow under the limit and someone else can be sober as a judge and blow over.

Can you please explain to me how in the hell that can happen? Especially the "being sober as a judge", I mean I can best take that being that the person's not drank any alcohol whatsover, and so how is it that they blow anything at all, much less OVER the "limit"?

I'm not saying this as being smartass, I'm genuinely asking.

[dobyblue]

Can you please explain to me how in the hell that can happen? Especially the "being sober as a judge", I mean I can best take that being that the person's not drank any alcohol whatsover, and so how is it that they blow anything at all, much less OVER the "limit"?

I'm not saying this as being smartass, I'm genuinely asking.

That should have read "appear" sober as a judge - hopefully that will make it make more sense.

When I took a "Back on Track" course in Ontario, that everyone who gets a DUI has to attend before getting their licence back, they go over in detail how people's livers, weight and sex can affect their blood alcohol limit.

Hence a petite female who never takes a drink could have a glass of wine and get in a car and weave around and smash into a tree, yet blow less than 0.080 and be under the limit.

Someone else may have 5 beer in an hour and then head out, a 345lb man for example, stone cold sober by every appearance and roadside traffic test yet may still blow 0.0912 and that's over the limit.

Only answer that's worked properly anywhere it's been implemented? Zero tolerance.

I still have the odd drink when I'm out, but I've done the math on my own body weight and then divided the acceptable # of drinks by 2. This means I normally have no more than two light beer when I'm out and about and will leave the rest of my drinking until I'm home and my car is in for the night.

Were it zero tolerance however, I'd have no drinks and would have no trouble doing that either.

[kerplunk!]

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/10/09/2007-10-09_24_actor_kiefer_sutherland_gets_48_days_-1.html
'24' actor Kiefer Sutherland gets 48 days in jail

[junior94]

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/10/09/2007-10-09_24_actor_kiefer_sutherland_gets_48_days_-1.html
'24' actor Kiefer Sutherland gets 48 days in jail

Umm.. I'm not familiar enough with prison sentences to know if this split sentence is anything usual... ?

My point is, don't even fucking tell me that it's being worked around his shooting schedule for the show's convenience. I mean I've got very little faith left in the legal system as it is, this would be just straight up obscene if that's the case.

[kev87lads]

Umm.. I'm not familiar enough with prison sentences to know if this split sentence is anything usual... ?

My point is, don't even fucking tell me that it's being worked around his shooting schedule for the show's convenience. I mean I've got very little faith left in the legal system as it is, this would be just straight up obscene if that's the case.

You just hate 24 and everything to do with it. ;)

[junior94]

You just hate 24 and everything to do with it. ;)

Nah hey like I said before, I grew up being a HUGE fan of Kiefer.

But honestly, even the biggest 24 fan in the world should be disgusted at a celebrity getting preferential treatment for a jail term, especially on a thing like a DUI where there was so much potential to harm others (& I know obviously it's not the first time). It it was just a "regular" person, hell if it was you, you'd do exactly what they told you and have to like it. Probably would get a longer term as well. Kiefer probably won't even serve the full sentence.

[tankdan]

Got bored today on my day off and popped in the first disc of season one... Wow, Jack looks so young AND he actually had about five minutes of happiness before his life went down the crapper.

Oh, and I hate Sheri Palmer, I can't believe she stuck around as long as she did.

Good old Tony Almeda. I miss him.

And Mandy... Ohhh Mandy. I hate you.

Dan

[Fishbulb290]

Come on January...

[Fishbulb290]

HOLY SHIT

Just watched the season 7 preview. HOLY SHIT!

[bradshaw06]

^where???

[tankdan]

HOLY SHIT

Just watched the season 7 preview. HOLY SHIT!

Yeh, I thought it wasn't being released until Thursday afternoon?

Dan

[gocubsgo3822]

i have been on a marathon and charles ogan is by far the biggest douche ever... I mean the biggest douche.. Even bigger than that guy who hears dead people in south park.

[junior94]

HOLY SHIT

Just watched the season 7 preview. HOLY SHIT!

Wow :lol :lol

Okay I had to go ahead and watch this season preview thing pretty much so later today I can have some material to make fun of a friend of mine that I used to work with who still watches this show, because I just know he'll wind up bringing it up to me anyway. Damn. Lessee... soooo we bring back Tony Almeida from the dead, and make him the head bad guy!! YES! :lol

Gee that's about as subtle (& not at all ludicrous, of course) a character jacknife as Mr. Curtis suddenly deciding he can't let Mr. Terrorist take another free breath of air, ignoring every bit of professional protocol he's up until now worked so hard to base his career by, forcing Jack to kill him right there in the street! :lol

Well blimey, why don't you just make the hero's wife get very convenient (but only temporary) amnesia for about 3 hours after she witnesses a nearby car explode! Oh no wait, crap, that's right...

Or I know, decide 5 hours before the end of the year that the President of the United States is the puppet master behind it all!
Oh wait, crap AGAIN! Dammit...

Actually I just may have to start watching this thing again this season since after all there's a very limited amount of comedies that I catch anymore.

[Ev42]

HOLY SHIT

Just watched the season 7 preview. HOLY SHIT!

where please

[meatball41]

where please


you can find it on youtube.

[Ev42]

youtube took it down that blows

[Matt]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PvLpSDwKCqQ

Nice.

[Fishbulb290]

Wow :lol :lol

Okay I had to go ahead and watch this season preview thing pretty much so later today I can have some material to make fun of a friend of mine that I used to work with who still watches this show, because I just know he'll wind up bringing it up to me anyway. Damn. Lessee... soooo we bring back Tony Almeida from the dead, and make him the head bad guy!! YES! :lol

Gee that's about as subtle (& not at all ludicrous, of course) a character jacknife as Mr. Curtis suddenly deciding he can't let Mr. Terrorist take another free breath of air, ignoring every bit of professional protocol he's up until now worked so hard to base his career by, forcing Jack to kill him right there in the street! :lol

Well blimey, why don't you just make the hero's wife get very convenient (but only temporary) amnesia for about 3 hours after she witnesses a nearby car explode! Oh no wait, crap, that's right...

Or I know, decide 5 hours before the end of the year that the President of the United States is the puppet master behind it all!
Oh wait, crap AGAIN! Dammit...

Actually I just may have to start watching this thing again this season since after all there's a very limited amount of comedies that I catch anymore.

Why even bother, no one cares about your opinion in here.

[hbktonyb]

a good version on www.24trailer.com

I can't wait for this show to start, it looks real cool w/ Bauer in the FBI, no CTU. I also love that jack defends himself on trial w/ no lawyer...so badass.

I'm so torn right now b/c I love that Carlos is back, but I don't want Tony to be the bad guy! Maybe by the end of the day he will be w/ bauer. how could they make him follow the path of nina?

[junior94]

Why even bother, no one cares about your opinion in here.

:lol

[Fishbulb290]

Ok?

Seriously, don't like the show that's fine I just see no need for you write a dissertation on why even though you hate it so much you feel the need to watch just to validate your point to everyone else.

[GSUdawg521]

Hell... yeah. :bounce

[F-A89]

Wasn't Die Hard 4's plot sort of like this?

Looks interesting, but Tony the villain? I'd like to see their explanation of that. As long as they don't pull the "this country failed my wife" excuse or something lame like that, I'll be happy.

[mr.MikeD]

well this season looks fairly fucking ridiculous.

[Fishbulb290]

Wasn't Die Hard 4's plot sort of like this?

From what the preview shows it looks extremely similar.

[joepsu0985]

Wow, wow, wow. Im pretty speechless.

[JorgeCavos]

That looks incredible. I CANT WAIT

[Matt]

:lol

Kevin,

If all you come in here to do is bash the show, take a hike. Seriously.

[OlivePoet]

Got bored today on my day off and popped in the first disc of season one... Wow, Jack looks so young AND he actually had about five minutes of happiness before his life went down the crapper.

Oh, and I hate Sheri Palmer, I can't believe she stuck around as long as she did.

Good old Tony Almeda. I miss him.

And Mandy... Ohhh Mandy. I hate you.

Dan

:ugh No kidding!

[OlivePoet]

! Totally dig that trailor. It's going to feel awkward to get used to a whole new cast of characters around him in a whole new setting, but I think I'm gonna like this.

Oh, and I love that "Red" was on that panel. :lol

[F-A89]

:thumbsdow For the story, but i can't wait to see what they do with it.

[gocubsgo3822]

awesome preview..

[bradshaw06]

i got chills watching that

[gocubsgo3822]

just watched it again i have chills

[Fishbulb290]

I've got to say that moreso than anything I'm just excited to see how this works with some new blood. CTU getting stale last season should prove for a good season (hopefully).

[Trippin4136]

I may be in the serious minority, but I thought that trailer was absolute garbage.

I'll still watch b/c I've always watched 24, but that premise is a fucking joke and the "resurrection" of Tony is a farce. I just hope they don't skim over why he is still alive. Either way, I laughed at how terrible that trailer was.

[Trippin4136]

I've got to say that moreso than anything I'm just excited to see how this works with some new blood. CTU getting stale last season should prove for a good season (hopefully).

Getting stale the last 2+ seasons.

[DMBZeppelin]

The original Day 7 was going to film in Africa with a totally different plot. I knwo they were excited about that, rebooting the show and what not. I wonder if they'll save that for the movie.

[JorgeCavos]

The original Day 7 was going to film in Africa with a totally different plot. I knwo they were excited about that, rebooting the show and what not. I wonder if they'll save that for the movie.

I never heard about Africa, I heard from many sources that it was going to either be set in Washington, NY, or somewhere around the east coast. And in response to the poster who said that the Season 7 Trailer was garbage, how can you say that in comparison to the last couple seasons? If anything i'd say it's a major improvement (pending the Tony explanation)

[DMBZeppelin]

The Writers Strike: Fans won't be happy about this. The promotional push for Season 7 had already begun, but given the situation, the show might not debut at all this TV season. Because of the heavily serialized nature of the series and the specific 24 hours over 24 episodes format, FOX and the producers are debating whether it's worth airing only the first few episodes of the season, only to have the storyline be cut off for an unknown amount of time. Sources IGN spoke to have heard that the show has enough scripts completed to only get them through around episode 10 of the season.

Beyond that, if production can't resume within a month, it's almost certain to ensure that the show won't be able to complete 24 episodes this season and thus won't be airing at all. Presumably the completed episodes would be held for whenever production does resume and air together during the 2008 - 2009 TV season.

[DMBZeppelin]

I never heard about Africa, I heard from many sources that it was going to either be set in Washington, NY, or somewhere around the east coast. And in response to the poster who said that the Season 7 Trailer was garbage, how can you say that in comparison to the last couple seasons? If anything i'd say it's a major improvement (pending the Tony explanation)
http://tv.ign.com/articles/830/830431p1.html

The plan is for 24 to return to Washington D.C. in the spring to film more sequences for later in the season. An earlier plan to shoot scenes in Africa for the coming season, which would have involved a very different storyline, was scrapped due to budget reasons.

[JimiThang1]

Season Premiere Delayed:

Even the mighty Jack Bauer is no match for a WGA strike: Fox has decided to postpone the previously scheduled January 13 debut of 24's seventh season so Kiefer Sutherland's alter ego will not be left hanging indefinitely in the middle of some world-saving story line. The series will finish shooting through episode 8 before shutting down production later this month, and it will likely be rescheduled at a time when this season's episodes can be seen in consecutive weeks.

To fill the void left by 24, Fox has scheduled the premiere of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles for Jan. 13 and 14. American Idol will also return Jan. 15 and 16 for a two-night, four-hour debut.

[DMBZeppelin]

And now 24 isn't happening at all next year. Well, unless it's a fall debut.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i903d9ca529efbd33a5e62b44abdc1f15

[Stormer]

Anyone know where i can get a 24 ring tone? I want the ring to sound like the ringer they use in the CTU building. I have sprint motorola razor.

[tankdan]

Dude, how long is this strike going to go on? Months? Are they even negotiating, or are they just picketing?

I wonder if there is a cutoff date where, if the strike ends, Fox will go ahead with "24" in January... Like December 1st or something.

I doubt it, since they are postponing it. Unless we see results in the next two weeks, I think "24" won't air in the spring at all.

Dan

[GSUdawg521]

Anyone know where i can get a 24 ring tone? I want the ring to sound like the ringer they use in the CTU building. I have sprint motorola razor.

I have it on my phone now and use it during the "24" season. I can't tell you how to get it to your phone, cause I use bluetooth to connect my phone to my computer then just transfer it on over, but here's the file.

http://www.ccir.ed.ac.uk/~jad/ringtone.html

I used the 6th one down, CTU24.mp3

There are sites around that'll let you send a file to your phone though. Good luck :thumbsup

[Stormer]

I have it on my phone now and use it during the "24" season. I can't tell you how to get it to your phone, cause I use bluetooth to connect my phone to my computer then just transfer it on over, but here's the file.

http://www.ccir.ed.ac.uk/~jad/ringtone.html (http://www.ccir.ed.ac.uk/%7Ejad/ringtone.html)

I used the 6th one down, CTU24.mp3

There are sites around that'll let you send a file to your phone though. Good luck :thumbsup

Thanks man :thumbsup

[bradshaw06]

this sucks:thumbsdow :thumbsdow

[DMBZeppelin]

Dude, how long is this strike going to go on? Months? Are they even negotiating, or are they just picketing?

I wonder if there is a cutoff date where, if the strike ends, Fox will go ahead with "24" in January... Like December 1st or something.

I doubt it, since they are postponing it. Unless we see results in the next two weeks, I think "24" won't air in the spring at all.

Dan
The major networks seem content to just let the strike happen. The strike has only been going on for about a week. If it ended tomorrow, I'm just very little would change in the long run.

24 would probably just be delayed a week in terms of when it premiered. The fact they are saying it won't air at all. They said this three days in, that this will probably be months.

As soon as ratings take a nose dive when all the big shows run out of new episodes, unless reality TV takes off. I think we'll see the major networks want to work something out.

[JorgeCavos]

:( :twenty4

[tankdan]

Saw a preview for the Season Six dvd coming out on Tuesday (12-4)... The cover is pretty badass.

Dan

P.S. Matt, you need to go to the Santa Hat thread and get Prison Mike a Santa Hat!

[GSUdawg521]

I'm enjoying the season 5 marathon on right now all day while I hang around the apartment :thumbsup

[wvumascotdmb]

Looks like we are in for the long haul until season 7 premiers! :(

[junior94]

Hey I've been meaning to ask you die hards just out of curiosity -- did Mandy show up at all during last season, whether cavorting around naked or clothed? :D

When was the last time she did get onscreen?

[bubbahgump9]

Hey I've been meaning to ask you die hards just out of curiosity -- did Mandy show up at all during last season, whether cavorting around naked or clothed? :D

When was the last time she did get onscreen?

No Mandy last season...I think her last appearance may have been towards the end of 4 when they are going after Marwan and Jack is choking her up against an SUV.

[wvumascotdmb]

No Mandy last season...I think her last appearance may have been towards the end of 4 when they are going after Marwan and Jack is choking her up against an SUV.

Yep...Oh Mandy...Mandy you came and you went...nevermind...


DAMN I WISH THIS POS WRITERS WOULD QUIT BEING LITTLE BITCHES AND GO BACK TO WORK!!! I WANT ME SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!! :violent :twenty4

[junior94]

No Mandy last season...I think her last appearance may have been towards the end of 4 when they are going after Marwan and Jack is choking her up against an SUV.

Hmm.. Marwan choking her... Season 4 was the last one I saw but I'm not remembering anything like that. The last definitive memory I have of Mandy's appearance was the finale of whichever season where she came out of the public crowd to give David Palmer the icky hand of death :p

[bubbahgump9]

Hmm.. Marwan choking her... Season 4 was the last one I saw but I'm not remembering anything like that. The last definitive memory I have of Mandy's appearance was the finale of whichever season where she came out of the public crowd to give David Palmer the icky hand of death :p


JACK was choking her...when he finally got ahold of her her threw her up against an SUV and was dying to put the hurting on her, but had to make a deal.

[GSUdawg521]

Just browsed the official 24 forums for a minute and saw a huge thread where all the hardcore fans were dissing tonight's disappointing season premiere, and how there was no Jack or Chloe and they kept talking about some Sarah Connor girl :lol

[bradshaw06]

man right now i should be thinking 'wow that was a great season preimere'. this writers strike sucks

[OlivePoet]

What? There was a premier tonight? Maybe I should watch TV more often.

[bradshaw06]

no, no premier.

[OlivePoet]

no, no premier.

K. I was confused for a moment.

[JorgeCavos]

Fuck this

[@drian]

What? There was a premier tonight? Maybe I should watch TV more often.

...and how there was no Jack or Chloe and they kept talking about some Sarah Connor girl :lol

It was a joke about 'The Sarah Connor Chronicles' being very similar to '24' I guess.

[GSUdawg521]

It was a joke about 'The Sarah Connor Chronicles' being very similar to '24' I guess.

I think it was more the fact that Sarah Connor premiered at the time where 24 should/would have premiered. So yeah, they joked that it was a bad version of 24 that aired :thumbsup

[hbktonyb]

Rumors about 24 being brought back in the fall and doing 2 short 12-14 episode seasons in the fall and spring, next year. That is, if this strike ever ends. At least Bauer is out of jail and ready to kick some ass again.

[wvumascotdmb]

if they did the two mini seasons that would totally piss me off and def. fuck up the whole "24" hour point of the show!

Damn this shit pisses me off!

[hbktonyb]

That would suck! If the strike ends, I wish they would bring back the show in April or May to catch May sweeps, run it through the summer. Then bring back the next season in January like usual.

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[junior94]

Hey did any of you guys know that Kiefer did a guest spot on a SIMPSONS episode? I'm guessing maybe it was from just one of the last couple seasons, admittedly I've missed a couple here and there, so seeing this in syndication tonight was brand new to me. It was actually quite funny, Homer joins Army bootcamp and Kiefer is his totally insane southern-accented drill sargeant. In fact with the accent it took me a good couple minutes to realize it was him.
"Front line infantry!!" (if you've seen the ep, you'll get that ;) )


And something else, I brought this up a long time ago, but... so yea I've talked plenty about how I grew to hate this show, but I'm wondering, within the special features on the DVD sets, do they ever include old TV spots? Because there was one inparticular, can't remember if it was during season 2 or 3, but it aired when there was only maybe 5-6 eps to go in the season. It featured the Creed song "One Last Breath", and the voiceover was talking about how 'at a time when we most need a hero, we have Jack Bauer', etc.. that kinda thing.

Does that sound familiar to anyone? And is there someplace to be able to see it again? I must admit it was a pretty cool ad.

[hbktonyb]

Well, after hearing news yesterday (not confirmed) that 24 will probably not come back to January 09, I'm pretty bummed, so it looks like I'm going be starting from season 1 and going through all of them.

Here are some cool ones:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6Ytwmb_EqX0 - creed
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BkWP3YfHAcY&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AXxz5dWBtOY&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PStIfsxE5so&feature=related - on my own

[bradshaw06]

isnt there supposed to be a 24 movie?

[junior94]

Well, after hearing news yesterday (not confirmed) that 24 will probably not come back to January 09, I'm pretty bummed, so it looks like I'm going be starting from season 1 and going through all of them.

Here are some cool ones:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BkWP3YfHAcY&feature=related


That's the one! Thanks man. I coulda sworn I'd tried to do a search for it on Youtube but came up short.

It's funny though, how you manipulate memories in your mind after enough time. Like, as cool as that was, and yea I'm sure it was the one I was thinking of, it kinda still didn't seem as badass as I remembered it being :p
But I guess you build stuff up in your mind more than what it was after awhile.

Oh and about the 24 movie, well I'm not sure what the current status is, but I know this point came up in the LOST thread, apparently the upcoming Matthew Fox movie "Vantage Point" was originally the script to be made in 24's feature, but obviously not anymore.

[JorgeCavos]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0813980/

[DMBZeppelin]

http://tv.ign.com/articles/851/851386p1.html

It's been well documented how 24, after several delays last summer, had only completed eight episodes of their seventh season when the strike began. According to Variety, after other options (http://tv.ign.com/articles/851/851296p1.html) were considered, FOX has finally decided to simply wait until January 2009 to bring the show back for an uninterrupted season, meaning there will be a very notable 19 month break in-between Season 6 and Season 7.

It's unclear how, if at all, this delay affects 24's future beyond Season 7. The show had been renewed through Season 8, but the fact that it will now miss a full TV season raises questions regarding whether FOX is still definitely going to do an 8th season. Especially taking into account the long delay, many will be observing how the ratings for Season 7 hold up, especially after the show suffered a decrease in viewership during the fairly unpopular Season 6.

[DMBZeppelin]

If they just decide to finish out Season 7. They have a jump start on it, does this mean we could possibly see a 24 movie finally? Didn't Keifer go back to jail as soon as the strike started to finish off his time?

[JorgeCavos]

Yeah he's been out for a little bit now...

This is a damn shame, I got so excited about this season too :(

[bubbahgump9]

This is a damn shame, I've rewatched all of the season's again over this past year and need something new! As a side-note, I enjoyed season 6 much more interrupted on dvd, whereas it was gruellingly drawn-out at times on television.

Regarding that creed season 2 trailer, I liked it. There was a line in I think season 4 where Jack wasn't feeling so good about things, and either Chloe or Audrey were like "the world needs people like you, Jack". That hero stuff gets me pumped about this show. Season two was great up until they spent way too many episodes focusing on that stupid cypress recording. Jack was like a rabbid jaguar going after the terrorists in that one, and had CTU backing him the whole way too (nice to see for a change).

[colegibson]

I don't know if it's been posted here yet, but Fox is planning a 2-hour 24 movie for the fall. I just saw this on IMDB today so I'm guessing it's not old news.


From IMDB:



Fox TV Planning '24' Movie for Fall


Fans of Fox's 24 who were miffed at the decision to delay the show's return until next January learned Wednesday that the network is developing a two-hour movie to air in the fall that will bridge the sixth and seventh seasons of the show. Fox had produced eight episodes of the seventh season when production was shut down last November by the writers' strike, causing the network to pull the show off its schedule entirely rather than air a partial season. Each episode follows Kiefer Sutherland's character Jack Bauer, a government agent, during each hour of a single day.

[junior94]

I don't know if it's been posted here yet, but Fox is planning a 2-hour 24 movie for the fall. I just saw this on IMDB today so I'm guessing it's not old news.


From IMDB:



Fox TV Planning '24' Movie for Fall


Fans of Fox's 24 who were miffed at the decision to delay the show's return until next January learned Wednesday that the network is developing a two-hour movie to air in the fall that will bridge the sixth and seventh seasons of the show. Fox had produced eight episodes of the seventh season when production was shut down last November by the writers' strike, causing the network to pull the show off its schedule entirely rather than air a partial season. Each episode follows Kiefer Sutherland's character Jack Bauer, a government agent, during each hour of a single day.

HA! I was actually just coming here to do you poor fanboys a favor and pass along this news myself. Frankly I couldn't believe you all weren't splooging across your keyboards talking about it yet, I mean it's been since Wednesday night I first heard about this myself, I was shocked when I didn't see this thread getting updated.

[joepsu0985]

I'm over this show. LOST is where it is at. Even though ABC is getting frailer by the minute. I mean, their shows are absolutely terrible other than LOST.

[GSUdawg521]

HA! I was actually just coming here to do you poor fanboys a favor and pass along this news myself. Frankly I couldn't believe you all weren't splooging across your keyboards talking about it yet, I mean it's been since Wednesday night I first heard about this myself, I was shocked when I didn't see this thread getting updated.

Has it gotten old yet?

[junior94]

Has it gotten old yet?

:lol Ohhh c'mon, lighten up, I was just joking. And hey besides if I'm remembering right and you're the person I think you are, lest we not forget I saved you from getting banned or something a couple years ago by brokering some chatter between you and maybe Jamie I think it was, after you asked me for help via AIM ;) :p

I mean sure I think what 24 has become is laughable, that's been obvious, but I didnt really consider the splooging thing much of a dig at all, hell I'd likely be right in the thick of it myself after that news if I still was into the show. But ya know in answer to your question, yes, in fact, even I myself did get bored with the 24 stuff awhile ago, I haven't bothered to stroll in here and do all that jabber for a long long time now.
And granted, even though the other guy beat me to the reporting, I had originally come in here to genuinely announce something that obviously nobody had known in here about yet and that I knew you guys would go nutso for.

and I've now given this whole topic waaaay more of my attention than I ever imagined I would :BANG :lol

[TrippinBilliam]

Is this show off the air now or what?

[tankdan]

They pushed back this season (S7) to next January due to the writer's strike and the desire to run all episodes un-interrrupted.

Dan

[devilandthelord]

I'm pretty sure a lot of the fan-base will have moved on by then.

[spanishricehd]

Perhaps that's what they wanted because they are beginning to run out of plots. They probably could've aired it this year if they really wanted to. Oh, well...I'll still watch it next January.

[DMBZeppelin]

Well moved on or not, 24 has been renewed for Seasons 7 and 8.

Also there's going to be a prequel to Season 7, a two hour tv movie that takes place a year after Day 6. As a lead in for the upcoming 7th season.

Yesterday, we discovered that Fox will be making 24 fans very happy by offering up a special two-hour TV movie to air in the fall that will serve as a nice appetizer for the delayed Season 7, that was postponed until 2009 because of the writer’s strike.

While only eight episodes were filmed for the new season, Fox made the decision to hold them until the entire season could be shown in its 24-episode entirety.

Now iF Magazine has word from 24 executive producer Howard Gordon about how this new TV movie will fit into the show’s mythology.

“This will be a standalone movie that takes place almost a year after the sixth season ended, and will set up the story that launches the seventh season,” Gordon tells iF. “It will be entirely new material.”

[tankdan]

I'm confused, does that mean a full-theatrical release WON'T happen?

Oh well, gimme some "24," I don't care how you do it, just do it. Heck, I don't even remember how season six ended, I just hope Kiefer quits the drinking & driving.

Dan

[OlivePoet]

Has it gotten old yet?

Seriously.

(Yeah, I know it's an older post, but it's still annoying.)

[OlivePoet]

I'm pretty sure a lot of the fan-base will have moved on by then.

Not this girl! :p

[DMBZeppelin]

I'm confused, does that mean a full-theatrical release WON'T happen?

Oh well, gimme some "24," I don't care how you do it, just do it. Heck, I don't even remember how season six ended, I just hope Kiefer quits the drinking & driving.

Dan
The movie will eventually happen, it's just been delayed indefinitely.

[hbktonyb]

wasn't the season 6 ending him confronting audrey and the secretary, and basically saying goodbye, then him looking over a ledge or something?

i put the seasons on my blockbuster online queue...gonna re-watch them over the summer.

[The Sean]

i miss this show so hard

[tankdan]

Question:

Will the long break make the show less popular once it returns?

Is "24" dead in the water?

I love the show and everything, but this hiatus can't be good for the new season's ratings, right?

Dan

[Bartndrpleez]

Question:

Will the long break make the show less popular once it returns?

Is "24" dead in the water?

I love the show and everything, but this hiatus can't be good for the new season's ratings, right?

Dan

I'm sure they'll hype the shit out of the first episode of 24 in over 18 months. Shouldn't be a problem.

[icanfeeltherain]

I just finished watching season 5. I forgot how good this season was! I cant wait for season 7 to start....in 7 months

[tankdan]

Info on a cast member for next season:

Jon Voight will join the cast as a villain!
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20206523,00.html

Dan

[dobyblue]

Quote:
Writer and Executive Producer Michael Loceff has confirmed, "what we are going for, is really taking this to the personal level," unlike this season six's focus on nuclear threats, the President getting hurt and possible war. Loceff says "you just can't go much bigger than that, unless you put a spacesuit on Jack Bauer and shoot him into orbit. Which you know, we may get there, but we're not going to be there yet."

Ha, ha, that's hilarious.

Anyway some updated news on the Season 7 prequel bridging the gap from S6 to S7 - it will air November 28th on Fox.

:)

I'm reading that they "left the door open" with Tony and didn't put a silent clock there so that it would be ambiguous and he may be able to return. HOWEVER, the official 24 site in its episode guide stated the following at that episode:

Taken from 24's official recaps (season five, hours 7-8):

"7:59 P.M.
Jack enters the clinic and finds Tony and Burke on the ground. Gasping his last breath of life, Tony tells Jack that he couldn’t do it. Jack clutches Tony’s head. Tony dies, and Jack cries with him still in his arms."

Taken from 24's official recaps (season five, hours 8-9):

"8:00 P.M.
As the medic workers wrap up Tony’s body, Audrey comes to tell Jack that Henderson has escaped. However, Chloe was able to decrypt a file on his computer and she found an intelligence broker named Collette Stenger who is a known associate of Bierko."


I guess the medic's were out of the building, checked one more time and went "hey we got's a pulse" and nobody bothered to tell anyone else throughout the whole of Season 6 eh?

That's poo-poo. Still, I hope it's a good season.

[tankdan]

Wow, so the day after Thanksgiving... Yay?

I'll just buy the $10 dvd that will inevitably be released.

Nice that we get new "24" before January, though, that's awesome.

Dan

[GSUdawg521]

:lol Anyone heard Sutherland doing the voice over for the Bank of America commericals lately? Love that voice, it's so characteristic!

Info on a cast member for next season:


Awesome! But...

[GSUdawg521]

new post (since spoilers don't work after quotes)


I like Voight as a bad guy, but he strikes me as very similar to Jack's dad in the last season. Not that they're similar actors, just using another older white guy. Maybe they should just cast Donald Sutherland as a bad guy. I wonder if that idea's ever been tossed around!

[tankdan]

Just picked up Season Six at Best Buy for $17.

Bling bling.

Dan

[dobyblue]

Looks like the movie will be directed by Jon Cassar for a 2009 release, which I'm guessing will bridge the gap between S7 and S8.

[F-A89]

24 movie news!

http://movies.ign.com/articles/896/896715p1.html?RSSwhen2008-08-05_164000&RSSid=896715

[dobyblue]

Some more news via Home Media Magazine:
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?sec_id=2&&article_ID=13350


Fox Brings '24' Out of 'Exile' With New Movie

In preparation for the delayed debut of the seventh season of “24,” producers have prepared a new TV movie, 24: Exile, leading into the new storyline.

"This is the return of '24,'" said Jyoti Sarda, executive director of TV DVD marketing for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

The feature-length event is slated to air Nov. 23, then makes its way to DVD Nov. 25 (prebook Oct. 29) at $26.98 from Fox.

The 24: Exile DVD will include an extended edition of the movie with more than 10 minutes of unaired footage, plus behind-the-scenes featurettes, cast and crew commentary, a recap of the sixth season and the first 16 minutes of the first episode of season seven, which premieres in January.

Filmed on location in South Africa, the movie finds anti-terrorist agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) involved in an African uprising on the day of the inauguration of a new American president, played by Cherry Jones.

"It is a standalone film, with a beginning, a middle and a very dramatic end," Sarda said. "It has the same real-time feel as the show, but it's a much bigger scale."

The DVD also includes a featurette about the use of children as soldiers in third-world countries, which is explored in a subplot in the movie.

Short prequels were produced for the DVD boxed sets of seasons three, four and five to tie into their respective subsequent seasons. The season-six boxed set did not include a prequel to season seven, but producers decided to make a feature-length “24” movie to whet fans’ appetites after the writers strike forced Fox to delay the airing of season seven for a year.

“We want to reintroduce fans to the ‘24’ franchise,” Sarda said. “New viewers could jump into the show with this particular feature. The storyline breaks from previous seasons.”

[spanishricehd]

Man, I can't wait until 24 starts again. It'll be interesting to see how this thing in November goes since it's set in a completely different place.

[DirtyDeeds449]

I miss having 24 to get me through the Mondays.

[DMBZeppelin]

A preview of the 24 TV Movie will air during Fringe tonight.

[Ev42]

awesome news thanks:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

[Ev42]

that preview looks awesome. can not wait.

[jester_tattoo]

any news on a movie release date for 24?

[berman1125]

be never posted inthis thread, but this is my show. Religiously watched since season one

[ant_marching41]

Ahh shit I had no idea about the TV movie preview. If anybody can find it and post the link, that'd be great.

[bubbahgump9]

Ahh shit I had no idea about the TV movie preview. If anybody can find it and post the link, that'd be great.


it had a COMPLETELY different feel to it...but it will still be about Jack shooting a$$holes in style

[bradshaw06]

the voice over was strange for that preview.

[paul22589]

I am trying to start a new thread about this but I don't have privileges. I want to know what you guys think is more impressive. Is Boston Red Sox sellout record, around 460 games (since 2001) or the Green Bay Packers, which is around 270 games (since about 1965)? Remember population of Boston compared to Green Bay. Thanks for the response.

[paul22589]

jack bauer is a badass.

[Beefsteak1138]

I am trying to start a new thread about this but I don't have privileges. I want to know what you guys think is more impressive. Is Boston Red Sox sellout record, around 460 games (since 2001) or the Green Bay Packers, which is around 270 games (since about 1965)? Remember population of Boston compared to Green Bay. Thanks for the response.

I'm going to go with Jack Bauer's 304582 bad guys killed.

[americanemu25]

packers...its over 40 years of sellouts

[sugarwontpoison]

I'm going to go with Jack Bauer's 304582 bad guys killed.

New to this thread. That was great. :lol:lol

[water_into_wine]

Just finished season One in a week. Amazing.

[keeney8154]

i about fell out of my chair when i saw 24 was back on. two whole years...i almost thought jack had retired his badassery

[sugarwontpoison]

i about fell out of my chair when i saw 24 was back on. two whole years...i almost thought jack had retired his badassery

Jack killed the WGA and is coming back for more

[neumdogg]

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1119669402?bctid=1885474195

Preview for next season which begins in January....NOT the 2 hour movie in November

[Ev42]

november movie comming soon:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

[Ev42]

i hate that they are making tony a bad guy

[highlander4]

Chuck Norris looks under his bed before he goes to sleep at night to make sure Jack Bauer is not under there waiting to kill him.....

[hbktonyb]

Bauer on cover of tvguide...looking badass

[Bartndrpleez]

10. Fucking. Days.

:bounce:multi:bounce:multi:bounce:multi:bounce

[mja271]

love the show but was insanely burnt out/sick of it by the end of Season 6. I think the 2 year break is just what the doctor ordered. I'm definitely more excited now than I would have been if it aired as originally planned. Here's hoping to a great rebound season.