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Kiefer Sutherland Talks TOUCH and the 24 Movie

by Christina Radish    Posted: January 22nd, 2012 at 9:23 am

The new Fox drama Touch, debuting with a preview on January 25^th (prior to its March 19^th premiere), shows how seemingly unrelated people all over the world affect each other’s lives in ways that are both seen and unseen, known and unknown. From creator/writer Tim Kring (Heroes) and actor/executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, the series will follow widower and single father Martin Bohn (Sutherland), who learns that his emotionally challenged 11-year-old son, Jake (David Mazouz), possesses the ability to perceive the seemingly hidden patterns that connect every life on the planet and he figures out a way to communicate directly with his son through numbers instead of words.

While at the TCA Winter Press Tour, Kiefer Sutherland talked about how he came to be doing another television series so soon after 24, why he responded so deeply to this compelling idea, gave hints about where the series will go after the pilot, and said that he feels he’s relatively astute, when it comes to seeing connections in his own life. He also talked about the status of the 24 movie, that he expects to shoot it in late April or early May, that it will pick up within six months of the last episode, and that two hours will represent a 24-hour day. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

Kiefer Sutherland Talks 24 Movie; Possibly Shooting in April, Takes Place 6 Months After the Finale

by Christina Radish    Posted: January 8th, 2012 at 2:29 pm

Today, at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, actor/executive producer Kiefer Sutherland was in attendance to talk about his upcoming Fox drama series Touch, which debuts with a series preview on January 25^th, prior to its March 19^th premiere date. While we will later run what he had to say about his new TV project, illustrating the ways that science and spirituality intersect and showing that we are all interconnected and tied in invisible ways to those whose lives we are destined to alter and impact, we wanted to make sure to share his comments about the status of the 24 movie, which he hopes will shoot this Spring. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

24 Movie May Start Filming Next Spring

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 5th, 2011 at 1:33 pm

A feature film adaptation of the Fox series 24 has been promised for quite some time now. Originally the plan was to head into the movie directly after the show’s final season, but it’s been a bit of a tough road to production with numerous stops and starts. Deadline now reports that things have picked back up once again and the goal is to start filming after star Kiefer Sutherland’s availability opens up next April. Fox passed on the original script by Billy Ray (Shattered Glass), but the latest draft by Mark Bomback (The Wolverine) is set to be turned in by the end of the year, after which the search will begin for a director.

Tony Scott was previously attached to direct, but he’s no longer involved. Producer Brian Grazer and the studio have “about five directors in mind” to take over the job, though Deadline doesn’t specify who they’re looking at. The original take had Jack Bauer heading to Europe, but we don’t know if Bomback’s take maintains that general plotline or takes the film in another direction. Whether or not this spring start date will stick is anyone’s guess, but as of now everyone’s favorite torturer seems poised to grace the silver screen sooner rather than later.

Exclusive: Howard Gordon Talks About His New Series HOMELAND and AWAKE, Plus Progress on the 24 Movie

by Christina Radish    Posted: October 2nd, 2011 at 10:20 am

One of the strongest and most compelling new dramas on television is Showtime’s Homeland, about Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), who returns home to a hero’s welcome after eight years in enemy confinement. While his wife (Morena Baccarin) and children are celebrating his return, CIA Agent Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) isn’t buying his story, instead believing that Brody has been turned and is now working for Al Qaeda.

During this exclusive interview with Collider, executive producer Howard Gordon (24) talked about the development and appeal of Homeland, how they assembled such a talented cast of actors, and the attraction of a strong central character to base a story around. He also talked about the mid-season NBC series Awake (starring Jason Isaacs), which he is also executive producing, and how he will juggle both shows, if both are picked up for a second season. Additionally, he said he’s bringing back the central character of his debut novel, for a follow-up called Hard Target (due out in January 2012), that he’s collaborating with Alloy Entertainment and writer/director James Wong for a film and book idea called 2084, and the likelihood of a 24 movie ever happening, now that he’s focused on two television series, and Kiefer Sutherland has one he’s working on as well (called Touch, for Fox). Check out what he had to say after the jump:

Will 24 Movie Be Released in 2012?

by Jason Barr    Posted: March 21st, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Back in January, we reported on Kiefer Sutherland’s claim that the 24 film would begin shooting around September of this year. Today, Kiefer is building upon that purported start date by saying that audiences can expect to see Jack Bauer in theaters at some point in 2012. Inside TV reports that the platform for today’s announcement was Sutherland’s morning interview on ABC’s The View. During said interview, the actor responded to questions regarding the project’s status with “Yes. It will come out in the summer of 2012.”

In spite of Sutherland’s insistance that the film is happening, there has been nothing official from 20th Century Fox either reenforcing or denying the actor’s claims. Moreover, although Howard Gordon said that the studio was discussing ideas with director/producer Tony Scott, the 24 film is currently without a director, script (after passing on Billy Ray’s), and/or an official production start date. So, as it stands, it looks as if the only thing this version of the 24 movie has over my own version (on which I’ve completed zero work) is Kiefer Sutherland and his undying optimism that it will get made.

Kiefer Sutherland Says 24 Movie Will Start Shooting in Eight Months

by Jeff Ames    Posted: January 21st, 2011 at 12:33 pm

With the clock winding down, and precious time to lose, Kiefer Sutherland, star of Fox’s hit (and sorely missed) television extravaganza 24, has just revealed that a movie based on the popular real-time thriller is expected to commence shooting eight months from now. A few weeks ago it was reported that Fox had passed on Billy Ray’s (State of Play) big screen treatment of 24, but now, according to a recent interview with Sutherland via Extra, everything is apparently back on track. Sutherland had this to say:

“It’s a very difficult thing to take something you’ve done for eight years, almost two hundred episodes, and try to find a story that’s going to be unique and yet service the history of the show as well”

Kiefer Sutherland has been meeting with director Tony Scott (Unstoppable) in regards to possible plot ideas for the film, though nothing official has been reported. Presumably, the film will pick up right where season eight left off, with Jack on the run Dark Knight-style. Hit the jump for the interview.

Fox Passes on 24 Movie Script

by Jason Barr    Posted: January 1st, 2011 at 11:05 am

20th Century Fox Television has axed Billy Ray’s (State of Play) 24 film script.  While this probably means Mr. Jack Bauer won’t be gracing the silver-screen in the immediate future, according to executive producer (of the series and, purportedly, the film adaptation) Howard Gordon, the film is by no means dead:

“As far as I know, it is in suspended animation.  There is talk about re-approaching it.  I understand (director/producer) Tony Scott is meeting with Kiefer to talk about ideas. People are still talking about it.”

To read more from Gordon and for a reminder on what Kiefer Sutherland has to say about the 24 film, hit the jump.

The Society of Camera Operators 2010 Nominations Include SALT, HEREAFTER, and 24

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: December 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm

Around awards season, I’m always interested by the nominations of guilds or other groups with a specific technical focus.  Of course, the Society of Camera Operators found a way to honor The Social Network like everyone else.  But Hereafter and Salt, which won’t contend for many awards as complete works, also earned nominations alongside The Town and The Fighter for feature film camera operator of the year.

The nominees in television are similarly eclectic.  The final season of 24 missed out on a swan song at the Emmys and the Golden Globes, but is recognized here with House, Bones, Sons of Anarchy, and Raising Hope.  Hit the jump for the full list.

Premiere Dates for Joss Whedon-Directed GLEE, 150th FAMILY GUY, and Season Finales of FRINGE, HOUSE, and 24

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 19th, 2010 at 11:20 am

Did you know there are shows on Fox other than American Idol?  It’s true!  Fox has announced its May sweeps line-up and I imagine that the other major networks will do the same in the coming weeks.  After the jump, we’ve included the premiere dates and one-line synopsis for season finales of Fringe and House, the series finale of 24, the 150th episode of Family Guy, and the Joss Whedon-directed episode of Glee starring Neil Patrick Harris.

Fox Cancels 24. Next Stop for Jack Bauer is Movie Screens

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 26th, 2010 at 4:40 pm

According to director Jon Cassar (via his twitter feed), Fox has officially cancelled 24 and there will be no season 9.  While the rumblings of 24 ending have been online for the last few months, we previously reported NBC had expressed interest in keeping Jack Bauer on the air.  But that seems to be not happening.

But all is not lost for 24 fans, as back in February we reported Twentieth Century Fox had hired Billy Ray (State of Play, Breach, Shattered Glass) to write the script for a feature version of the show.  The premise is Jack Bauer would go to Europe.  And when I spoke to Kiefer Sutherland awhile back, he told me the movie “would lose the real time aspect, which would be a huge freedom for the writers.” He went on to say the film “would be a two hour representation of a twenty-four hour day.”

So what does this all mean? I think we’re going to get a press release in the near future that says 24 is moving to the big screen with production starting soon.  But that’s just my guess.

UPDATE - Fox has sent out a press release. It’s after the jump:

Will 24 See Another Day? Could 24 Air on NBC Next Season? Or is Jack Bauer Going to Movie Screens?

by Max Steven Miller    Posted: March 12th, 2010 at 5:24 pm

If you’re a fan of 24, you should know that Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) doesn’t go down without a fight.  Jack Bauer never says die, and apparently, neither do the people responsible for bringing him into your home every Monday night.

Last week, it was reported that Fox was leaning towards having the current season of 24 be its final season.  With its “big screen worthy” production costs and its recent decline in ratings, executives over at Fox feel that it might be time to part ways with one of the television shows that put them back on the map in 2001.  However, like countless terrorists from various countries have come to learn, Jack Bauer just cannot be stopped. Hit the jump to find out how Bauer might live to see another day and why I’ll follow him wherever he ends up:

24 Movie Might be Happening as Fox Has Hired Billy Ray (State of Play) to Write Feature Film Script

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:54 am

24 might be heading to movie theaters, as Twentieth Century Fox has hired Billy Ray (State of Play, Breach, Shattered Glass) to write the script for the feature version.  According to Variety, Ray pitched taking Jack Bauer to Europe, and his take met with enthusiasm with Fox execs and producers of the television series.

For a long time Kiefer Sutherland has talked about making a 24 feature film, as a year ago he told me the movie “would lose the real time aspect, which would be a huge freedom for the writers.” He went on to say the film “would be a two hour representation of a twenty-four hour day.”

More after the jump:

16th Annual SAG Awards Honor INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS and STAR TREK Among Others

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: January 24th, 2010 at 1:07 am

The Screen Actors Guild cast their votes for the best performances of 2009, and the results were announced on Saturday night.  Virtual Oscar locks Christoph Waltz and Mo’Nique were honored for their supporting turns in Inglourious Basterds and Precious, respectively.  Golden Globe winner Jeff Bridges repeated here for his lauded role in Crazy Heart.  Sandra Bullock took home the award for best female lead in The Blind Side, adding some drama to what is now ostensibly two-horse race between her and Meryll Streep for the Oscar.  Poor Carey Mulligan.

On the TV side, critical darlings 30 Rock and Mad Men took home three awards: the duo of Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey swept the lead comedy awards, while Mad Men was deemed to be television’s best drama ensemble.  Michael C. Hall, fresh off a Golden Globe win, won for being the only great part of Dexter.  Freshman shows also found some love, as the youthful cast of Glee is the SAG’s favorite comedy ensemble, and Juliana Marguiles turned some heads with a starring role on The Good Wife.

Hit the jump for the full list, which also includes wins for Star Trek, 24, Kevin Bacon, and Drew Barrymore.

Collider Has Seen the 24 Season 8 4-hour Premiere Event

by Ben Begley    Posted: January 16th, 2010 at 9:09 am

I am a huge 24 fan and have been since the very beginning of the series.  We’ve gone through some good times and some bad times together, as well as some embarrassing times.  From presidential assassinations, bio-threats, and nuclear bombs blowing up in Valencia; to the infamous cougar lurking in the woods, Teri Bauer’s amnesia, and basically anything involving Kim Bauer.  24 is by no means a perfect show, but what it usually delivers on is action packed seasons and cliffhangers at the end of each episode.  Season 8, which starts with a 4-hour premiere tomorrow night, has a lot to live up to after last year’s non-stop insanely good season.  Some critics would disagree, but I thought season 7 was pure 24 gold.  Although the premiere isn’t as intense as I had hoped, some great new elements have been introduced.  And let’s just say Renee Walker returns with a vengeance!  More after the jump.

FOX Announces 2009-2010 Midseason Schedule

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 24th, 2009 at 7:05 pm

FOX has announced their 2009-2010 midseason schedule.  As usual, American Idol returns in January with a two-night season premiere Tuesday, January 12^th and Wednesday, January 13^th.  The other big news from the press release is Lie to Me got picked up for a full season, Fringe airs its winter finale on February 4^th and returns April 1^st, Glee‘s fall finale is December 9^th and new episodes won’t start again until April 13^th, and Human Target premieres Sunday, January 17^th.

For a full listing of the schedule including info on all the new and returning shows, hit the jump for the press release:

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