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[Graphics Horse]

Still not sure how this is going to work with the real time format. The first two episodes cover

Spoiler

12 p

m to

Spoiler

02p

m. And we can assume the final two episodes will also be back to back. It's been said that each episode still covers a real hour, which if true means the other 20 hrs will be covered in only 8 hours, leaving 12 of the 24 hours uncovered. Will there be a pair of 6 hour breaks while everyone sleeps or what?

There would be almost enough time for Jack to fly back to New York in the second half, and then on to Los Angeles from there!

 

[Munin]

I will still be there for the twists and turns but man that short clip doesn't inspire confidence in the action scenes. 24 could get away with its cheap, sloppily directed action back when this type of drama was just in its infancy, but now after stuff like Strike Back it just looks embarrassing.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

I will still be there for the twists and turns but man that short clip doesn't inspire confidence in the action scenes. 24 could get away with its cheap, sloppily directed action back when this type of drama was just in its infancy, but now after stuff like Strike Back it just looks embarrassing.

You're basing that off of a one-off clip that was filmed just for a commercial and won't be a part of the actual show?

 

[Rich!]

Still not sure how this is going to work with the real time format. The first two episodes cover

Spoiler

12 p

m to

Spoiler

02p

m. And we can assume the final two episodes will also be back to back. It's been said that each episode still covers a real hour, which if true means the other 20 hrs will be covered in only 8 hours, leaving 12 of the 24 hours uncovered. Will there be a pair of 6 hour breaks while everyone sleeps or what?

There would be almost enough time for Jack to fly back to New York in the second half, and then on to Los Angeles from there!

They've confirmed that each episode is an hour of real time, but there may be jumps between episodes (as you've stated).

For example, episodes 1, 2 and 3 may well flow directly one after another. There may then be a 3 hour gap between episodes 3 and 4 to make up for this. Maybe Bauer driving to Bournemouth to tackle Boscombe druggies or something. I don't think it's too much of an issue - I presume it'll be treated as if the missing hours don't exist lol

 

[Lonestar]

I will still be there for the twists and turns but man that short clip doesn't inspire confidence in the action scenes. 24 could get away with its cheap, sloppily directed action back when this type of drama was just in its infancy, but now after stuff like Strike Back it just looks embarrassing.

yeah, the main creative guy behind the scenes (Jon Cassar) had nothing to do with the filming of the teaser.

 

[Rich!]

Jon Cassar is damn good at what he does. I don't think we need to worry.

 

[Sean]

You're basing that off of a one-off clip that was filmed just for a commercial and won't be a part of the actual show?

Yeah, can't judge anything from that commercial as it has nothing to do with the show and was filmed by an entirely different crew.

To be honest though, he's right that it won't come close to Strike Back's action scenes. Nothing does. FOX isn't gonna let Kiefer hang off a helicopter or run on top of a speeding train with no wires or most of the crazy stuff they do on Strike Back. They would never be able to get filming permits to do that kind of stuff in London anyway.

I don't really think it's fair to compare the shows - Strike Back is more of a pure action show (and that's where 95% of its budget goes) while 24 is espionage/political thriller/action.

 

[Graphics Horse]

They've confirmed that each episode is an hour of real time, but there may be jumps between episodes (as you've stated).

For example, episodes 1, 2 and 3 may well flow directly one after another. There may then be a 3 hour gap between episodes 3 and 4 to make up for this. Maybe Bauer driving to Bournemouth to tackle Boscombe druggies or something. I don't think it's too much of an issue - I presume it'll be treated as if the missing hours don't exist lol

I just think that seeing as they've dropped the 24 episode format, keeping it stuck to 1 show = 1 hour thing is really limited, especially for the usual cliffhangers they throw in to link the eps together. But I guess 'bad guy preparing for something sinister' can lead into these time jumps without seeming out of place. Time gaps during an episode, say 30mins per ad break might have been a better route, but they may have plans for Jack travelling to Europe or Bournemoth to fill in for some of this, I'm not convinced it'll all be set in London yet.

 

[Rich!]

I just think that they've dropped the 24 episode format, keeping it stuck to 1 show = 1 hour thing is really limited, especially for the usual cliffhangers they throw in to link the eps together. But I guess 'bad guy preparing for something sinister' can lead into these time jumps without seeming out of place. Time gaps during an episode, say 30mins per ad break might have been a better route, but they may have plans for Jack travelling to Europe or Bournemoth to fill in for some of this, I'm not convinced it'll all be set in London yet.

wasn't being serious about bournemouth lol

 

[Graphics Horse]

wasn't being serious about bournemouth lol

I know lol

 

[En-ou]

I just noticed that she is in all 12 eps:

 

[Guerrillas in the Mist]

Wow, all these years and even I never noticed. Definitely will keep an eye on her.

She's 24's tattooed Asian pilot.

Spoiler

(Apologies for the nerdy BSG reference)

 

[Vally]

Behind the scenes video of Super Bowl promo

 

[Munin]

Yeah, can't judge anything from that commercial as it has nothing to do with the show and was filmed by an entirely different crew.

To be honest though, he's right that it won't come close to Strike Back's action scenes. Nothing does. FOX isn't gonna let Kiefer hang off a helicopter or run on top of a speeding train with no wires or most of the crazy stuff they do on Strike Back. They would never be able to get filming permits to do that kind of stuff in London anyway.

I don't really think it's fair to compare the shows - Strike Back is more of a pure action show (and that's where 95% of its budget goes) while 24 is espionage/political thriller/action.

It's not even about 24 having to have "ridiculous action" of course it's not about that, but even the simple shootouts in 24 have aged terribly, and this teaser is full of composited explosions, CGI muzzle flash and so on.

I don't want 24 to have Bauer running around with a RPG but the show just needs people who know who to direct and edit these kinds of scenes properly without it looking stiff, awkward and full of cheap effects. I didn't know this was by a different team though so maybe the end result will be fine.

 

[Wiktor]

To be honest though, he's right that it won't come close to Strike Back's action scenes. Nothing does.

That's completely untrue. Banshee easily matches up. Both are on Cinemax though

Hope Quarry will continue this proud tradition

 

[Rogue Agent]

Judy Davis quits 24 due to personal family matters or something.

 

[Rich!]

Judy Davis quits 24 due to personal family matters or something.

Quick, get Kiefer into a dress

 

[Edag Plata]

Quick, get Kiefer into a dress

 

[foxtrot3d]

It's not even about 24 having to have "ridiculous action" of course it's not about that, but even the simple shootouts in 24 have aged terribly, and this teaser is full of composited explosions, CGI muzzle flash and so on.

I don't want 24 to have Bauer running around with a RPG but the show just needs people who know who to direct and edit these kinds of scenes properly without it looking stiff, awkward and full of cheap effects. I didn't know this was by a different team though so maybe the end result will be fine.

Really? IDK what you are talking about man, I usually end up rewatching the entire series like once every year and I'm always surprised every time how good the actions scenes are. Anywho, I don't care about crazy ridiculous action, that is the shit that ruined 24. I care more about a good well thought out story that doesn't fall into the same stale old 24 tropes of the past.

More this:

And less PEW, PEW!

 

[SJRB]

It's not even about 24 having to have "ridiculous action" of course it's not about that, but even the simple shootouts in 24 have aged terribly, and this teaser is full of composited explosions, CGI muzzle flash and so on.

I don't want 24 to have Bauer running around with a RPG but the show just needs people who know who to direct and edit these kinds of scenes properly without it looking stiff, awkward and full of cheap effects. I didn't know this was by a different team though so maybe the end result will be fine.

My only wish in that regard would be that infinite ammo is a thing of the past. Seeing people just shoot 50 times without reloading just annoys me.

But yeah, the firefights are pretty poorly done. Very A-teamlike in that regard, with people shooting their M4s in full auto 20 feet from each other, targets somehow not getting hit even though 4 men are unloading, that sort of nonsense.

 

[DoktorEvil]

It's not even about 24 having to have "ridiculous action" of course it's not about that, but even the simple shootouts in 24 have aged terribly, and this teaser is full of composited explosions, CGI muzzle flash and so on.

I don't want 24 to have Bauer running around with a RPG but the show just needs people who know who to direct and edit these kinds of scenes properly without it looking stiff, awkward and full of cheap effects. I didn't know this was by a different team though so maybe the end result will be fine.

So this scene didn't get you hyped?

 

[Guerrillas in the Mist]

My only wish in that regard would be that infinite ammo is a thing of the past. Seeing people just shoot 50 times without reloading just annoys me.

But yeah, the firefights are pretty poorly done. Very A-teamlike in that regard, with people shooting their M4s in full auto 20 feet from each other, targets somehow not getting hit even though 4 men are unloading, that sort of nonsense.

Basically, I want more scenes like the firefight in Jack Reacher.

 

[RS4-]

It needs to take hints from Strikeback.

 

[It's Reyn Time!]

They've confirmed that each episode is an hour of real time, but there may be jumps between episodes (as you've stated).

For example, episodes 1, 2 and 3 may well flow directly one after another. There may then be a 3 hour gap between episodes 3 and 4 to make up for this. Maybe Bauer driving to Bournemouth to tackle Boscombe druggies or something. I don't think it's too much of an issue - I presume it'll be treated as if the missing hours don't exist lol

I know the teaser promo isn't a scene from the actual season, but a scene something like that would be pretty interesting to open to after a gap of a few hours. So for example, Jack spends a few hours tracking down [insert bad guys] and uncovering [conspiracy goes here] only to ultimately fail at preventing whatever attacks are looming. An episode ends with the first of an imminent wave of attacks. Cut to several hours later and set the next chunk of episodes during the ongoing attacks and ensuing chaos.

 

[Discotheque]

That's completely untrue. Banshee easily matches up. Both are on Cinemax though

Hope Quarry will continue this proud tradition

Eh not really. Banshee has some brutal fight scenes but strike back is king of action scenes right now

It's a (good)action movie every episode

 

[Sean]

That's completely untrue. Banshee easily matches up. Both are on Cinemax though

Hope Quarry will continue this proud tradition

I love both shows but Strike Back is a step above Banshee in terms of action IMO.

Banshee has probably the best hand-to-hand combat fight scenes I've ever seen though. I thought they'd never be able to top the MMA fight and every two episodes they did something even more crazy.

 

[Arkos]

Okay I'm officially starting my rewatch. Anybody that wants to join, hop on board. S1E1 starts tonight.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Judy Davis quits 24 due to personal family matters or something.

http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/judy-davis-out-of-24-live-another-day/

 

[Newlove]

Okay I'm officially starting my rewatch. Anybody that wants to join, hop on board. S1E1 starts tonight.

It's going to take you AGES if you're planning to go all the way through again lol.

 

[SJRB]

It's going to take you AGES if you're planning to go all the way through again lol.

Blasted through season 7 in about 4 evenings. Started rewatching season 8 tonight.


[I forgot how awful some of the filler plot is, the convict ex boyfriend stuff is so incredibly terrible]

 

[Edag Plata]

It's going to take you AGES if you're planning to go all the way through again lol.

Nah dude. Started two Thursdays ago while working full time and I just finished season 6.

Speaking of, as awful as season 6 was for the most part, that final scene was absolutely fantastic, beautifully acted, and heartbreaking.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

2 page interview with Sutherland.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01...e-another-day-interview-i-love-this-character

 

[Servbot24]

2 page interview with Sutherland.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01...e-another-day-interview-i-love-this-character

if there needs to be a female jack then i would be very happy if yvonne took that role instead of renee

 

[KillerDark]

Absolutely cannot wait for May 5th!!! Very hyped for 24 coming back, it was one of my favorite shows.

 

[samus i am]

The new format will stop all of the "How did he drive to the other side of the city in 5 minutes?" questions.

 

[Graphics Horse]

Interesting he mentions flying to Berlin as an example.

 

[Edag Plata]

Interesting he mentions flying to Berlin as an example.

I noticed that too. That's so obviously happening now.

 

[Arkos]

Blasted through season 7 in about 4 evenings. Started rewatching season 8 tonight.

[I forgot how awful some of the filler plot is, the convict ex boyfriend stuff is so incredibly terrible]

Lol yeah rewatching it is actually making me appreciate the fact that they won't be doing real-time this season.

 

[CloudWolf]

Do we even know what the plot is?

Jack Bauer fighting terrorists one hour at a time. Do we need more plot?

 

[Rich!]

Watching Season 5 now - up to episode 8. This still stands as the ONLY season without any filler.

 

[vatstep]

Watching Season 5 now - up to episode 8. This still stands as the ONLY season without any filler.

Yeah, it's remarkable how relentless and action-packed that season was.

 

[Rich!]

I hope that this series being set in London means that they finally use the 24 hour clock on the show.

I still don't understand why it's not widely used in America. Here in the UK, we use the 24 hour clock (12:00, 13:00, 14:00 etc) for everything. It's so much better.




edit: hahahaha, on S5 I've just got to the part where CTU are trying to work out what building the plan they found on the dead terrorist is for. It's CTU of course - how does it take a whole hour to work that out?!

edit edit: oops no, it's a hospital. I remember now!

 

[Vally]

I wonder which 12 hours they'll choose for this season... hopefully they'll keep some balance between the number of day and night episodes.

 

[MisterFalcon]

It needs to take hints from Strikeback.

To be fair, Strike Back shoots in South Africa and Hungary where you can get away with anything. Dozens of armed extras, thousands of blanks, helicopters, trains, trucks, huge explosions when trains crash into trucks and access to any location they wanted. I was in Cape Town last year and on a rewatch saw the places they had massive shootouts were some of the busiest downtown shopping streets and well known landmarks. London will have much more restrictions on what they can do.

 

[Lakitu]

I bet they're going to use Big Ben as the countdown clock.

 

[Rich!]

I bet they're going to use Big Ben as the countdown clock.

as funny as that'd be....nah, the 24 "sound" is integral to the feel of it all

 

[MIMIC]

LOL, I had a dream that Jack and I were rounding up some terrorists. =p Got a little weird toward the end; some of them hung themselves (???)

 

[Tugatrix]

LOL, I had a dream that Jack and I were rounding up some terrorists. =p Got a little weird toward the end; some of them hung themselves (???)

that Bauer scare factor, Logan intended to do the same but i didn't had a rope inside the car...

 

[Rich!]

that Bauer scare factor, Logan intended to do the same but i didn't had a rope inside the car...

considering what happened with the gun, I'd presume he would have ended up like this if he had tried hanging himself:

 

[Rich!]

Tamer Hassan now cast in an unspecified role.

Considering the talent so far (Colin Salmon, Stephen Fry, etc), it's brilliant to see that Howard Gordon and the 24 crew are dedicated to hiring real British actors. good stuff