"Official" 24 Season 8 Thread.

[BigRedChief]

Spoiler alert. There is discussion about the current season taking place in this thread. You are not caught up, you were warned.

Season 8 premieres Jan 17, 2010 at 8:00 central time.

"Official" Season 7 thread
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...ght=jack+bauer

Redemption thread
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=196937

The 2,300 reply "24" thread
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=133876

Official season 6 thread
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...ght=jack+bauer

Season 6 prequel thread
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...ght=jack+bauer

24 to get female president thread
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...ght=jack+bauer

Official website:
http://www.fox.com/24/


The daughter is defintely a part of season 8.


NSFW Cuthbert taken last year
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older but possibly NSFW
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Season 8 Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/v/399Hiwua0J4..._embedded&fs=1">

Comic Con sneak peak
http://www.youtube.com/v/V68ZYe1WOi8...embedded&fs=1"

New cast members and rumored plot spoilers for season 8

Spoiler!

Suddenly, I find myself counting the minutes until 24's new season. Perhaps this is why: Katee Sackhoff is joining the cast!

Sources confirm to me exclusively that the Battlestar Galactica heroine has been tapped to play the series regular role of Dana Walsh, a highly respected and down-to-earth data analyst at the new and improved New York branch of CTU.

Translation: Chloe-Starbuck catfight alert!
This fraktastic casting coup hit a road block last week when Sackhoff abruptly took herself out of the running, prompting me to post this blind item. But late Friday, word surfaced that the BSG badass was once again in the mix.

Here's more scoop on Sackhoff's character...
She's in a relationship with fellow agent Davis Cole (played by the just-cast Freddie Prinze. Jr.), and she apparently has a skeleton in her closet she's trying desperately to keep hidden.

As I previously reported, 24's eighth season -- which premieres Jan. 17, 2010 -- will be set in the Big Apple and center on an assassination plot against a visiting foreign leader (Slumdog Millionaire's Anil Kapoor). In addition to Sackhoff and Prinze, new Day 8 blood includes Forrest Gump'sMykelti Williamson, Kissing Jessica Stein's Jennifer Westfeldt (as a journalist with ties to Kapoor's diplomat), and The Starter Wife's Chris Diamantopoulos (as President Taylor's Chief of Staff).

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t's still six months away, but since 24 pretty much kicked ass in the seventh season--well, because it failed to in the sixth--suddenly the anticipation for the eighth is higher than it should be. And it's a good thing. If you have big names joining your show, and are coming off a resurgence of sorts, then you must be feeling comfortable--at least until the bombs start exploding. Here, then, are some more details about what could happen on the upcoming season of the show, collected from a handful of places and put together... because we can. Somehow. If you don't want details, go skip this now, quick!


First up, Kiefer Sutherland, who talked to Entertainment Tonight and spilled some bits about what we should expect in the new season, which premieres in January. "One of the things that's exciting about season eight for us, which is different from all the other seasons is it's directly connected to the end of season seven," he said. "Normally there's a year or two break between seasons, between story lines--and this year that is not the case."

And the fact that they're shooting in New York has given the series a boost of sorts, too. "There's a real tangible energy you can't deny that about New York City," he said. "The situations have always made Jack Bauer speak really quickly, and now he runs really quickly because in New York you've got to do that."

The latest season, he says, has the most realistic storyline they've done in the show. "It centers around peace conferences taking place at the UN between the president of Iran and the President of the United States, which I believe is possible within the next few
years," he told TV Guide Magazine. "Obviously there will be a lot of people who will want to fight that. This is about fighting off that threat to peace."

Switching back to ET, there's Freddie Prinze Jr., who takes a serious turn as new CTU agent Cole Ortiz. (Note, the name was changed from when it was first announced.) "It's trial by fire, but it's good so far," he told the show. "It's been a lot of fun. I'm scared to say it's the best job I've ever had, but right now, it feels like the best job I've ever had."

In a separate interview with TV Guide Magazine, he spills a bit about what his character is about to face--and while most of it's stuff we already know, well, here it is anyway. "There's a moment between my character, who runs field ops, and [Katee Sackhoff's] character, Dana Walsh, who runs the tech side of things," he said. "They're engaged and it's difficult having a relationship at work when the stakes are so high. They're having some problems that I really can't get into. You see that somebody's holding things back--maybe she has a secret which he has to concern himself with. He's a Marine and he bases everything on having a plan with a coordinated attack. There's an interesting dynamic on how he's going to deal with her."

Also talking to the magazine is Anil Kapoor, the first high-profile new member of this season's cast: the Slumdog Millionaire star will play Middle Eastern politician Omar Hassan. "I have one scene in a car with my bodyguard," he said. "Suddenly I'm sending messages to my country to say people [behind an assassination attempt on his character's life] have to be taken to task and arrested. I can sense that the bodyguard is uncomfortable and the way that the scene progresses is very dramatic. I speak about the peace process, my younger brother Akbar and my family. It's a catharsis for my character."

Speaking of a family, he's got his family and another girlfriend. Omar, Omar, Omar.

Finally, Mary Lynn Rajskub hints at some problems ego-wise at the resurrected CTU. "Chloe is not up to speed in the new CTU, which is very different for her," she said. "[Katee] plays my new boss, and she kind of pats me on the shoulder and says, 'Don't worry--you'll catch up,' which is the worst moment for Chloe ever. Everything's changed at CTU and my bosses are looking at me like I'm not doing it right. But then something happens in the story where I think I know some information which pits me at odds with my bosses."

Must be something with the new CTU offices, which is "like a spaceship," Rajskub said. "It's sleek with a lot of glass, and underground with a tunnel you drive through to get into it. I feel kind of like Batgirl."

Batgirl on 24? Interesting thought.

[007]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Some flimsy BS excuse?

He will ride her hard for a few minutes.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Guru

He will ride her hard for a few minutes.

Now thats something that might save this year.

[Mr. Plow]

This might be one of 2 shows that I stop watching mid season.....the other was CSI: Miami.

As I was watching, I just kept saying to myself what was going to happen to see if I could guess. Sure enough....I'm watching Jack get shot at as he enters the door, put his gun away as the guy looks scared and I said to myself "Grab him, he's going to jump out of the window directly behind him"....sure enough, out the window and into the chamber of cell phone reception.

[eazyb81]

Well, great job haters. Looks like 24 is getting cancelled.

Just received in an email this morning:


Longtime Fox drama 24 has been cancelled!!!
Most likely cancelled, that is.
The studio is remaining mum, but insiders believe the network will be making the announcement of the cancellation any day now!
Although 24 has always been a huge success for Fox in the past, the ratings for the show's current season (number 8!) have been tumbling down into obscurity quicker than ever.
Sad!
But cheer up Jack Bauer-philes - a 24 feature film is in the works!
Reports say the script has Kiefer Sutherland's character traveling to Europe in the film.
We only hope he brings Chloe along with him!!!
[Image via WENN.]



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[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by eazyb81

Well, great job haters. Looks like 24 is getting cancelled.

Just received in an email this morning:


Longtime Fox drama 24 has been cancelled!!!
Most likely cancelled, that is.
The studio is remaining mum, but insiders believe the network will be making the announcement of the cancellation any day now!
Although 24 has always been a huge success for Fox in the past, the ratings for the show's current season (number 8!) have been tumbling down into obscurity quicker than ever.
Sad!
But cheer up Jack Bauer-philes - a 24 feature film is in the works!
Reports say the script has Kiefer Sutherland's character traveling to Europe in the film.
We only hope he brings Chloe along with him!!!
[Image via WENN.]



Read More: Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton http://perezhilton.com/#ixzz0hmj0xh7T
Celebrity Juice, Not from Concentrate

Mercy killing.

[Frazod]

I cancelled it about a month ago.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Mercy killing.

This whole starbuck story arc has been a total waste and distraction.

I'm cool with some 24 movies. They can do it up right without censorship.

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

This whole starbuck story arc has been a total waste and distraction.

I honestly think she's the worst character they've ever had on the series.

[Reaper16]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I'm cool with some 24 movies. They can do it up right without censorship.

What would they call the movie? 2? 1:45?

[Hootie]

Paula in season 3 was a waste of time

[Mr. Plow]

Thought this past episode wasn't bad.

[Sure-Oz]

So apparently this might be 24's last season on fox...with the ratings down head-to-head and well us fans thinking the season has been blah so far. Also its kiefers final year on his contract. Rumors are that NBC might pick it up if FOX decides to cancel the show, thoughts?

Also there is a rumor that 24 could be a big screen movie in the near future.

[007]

The current rumor is that the show is getting canceled and they ARE doing a movie. Don't remember where I read that but it is flying high right now.

NBC picking it up seems like a stretch though. They would really ruin it.

[Reaper16]

24/Heroes crossover!!!

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Guru

The current rumor is that the show is getting canceled and they ARE doing a movie. Don't remember where I read that but it is flying high right now.

NBC picking it up seems like a stretch though. They would really ruin it.

Do you think its time? I assume jacks last hurrah and a solid farewell would be the movie.