hardy24 February 1st, 2007
To the delight of millions of viewers, federal agent Jack Bauer … may be having the longest day of his life, [and] far from losing its momentum, the suspenseful anti-terrorism series returned to the water coolers and online discussion boards with the explosion of a nuclear device in California [and] the death of a familiar face…
Insightful overview of series six and the show as a whole.
source : media.ndsmcobserver.com - spoilers for non-US viewers
hardy24 May 17th, 2006
Fox’s 24 Greatest Moments poll has entered it’s next stage, with votes now being cast on the best moments of Day Three.
The Day Two Results were:-
1. Mason gives up his life - 22.28%
2. I need a hacksaw - 18.98%
3. Jack pretends to kill Ali’s child - 16.08%
4. Palmer collapses - 13.83%
5. Jack warns Nina - 9.51%
6. Jack turns on a terrorist - 7.81%
7. Marie shoots Reza - 7.52%
8. Nina has a demand - 3.96%
“Mason gives up his life” and “I need a hacksaw” will join “Jack finds Teri dead” and “Nina is the mole” in the final round of voting.
hardy24 May 4th, 2006
Now here’s something, a really good reason to go to the official 24 website, but here it is, there 24’s Greatest Moments. In two week periods they are asking fans to pick the three best moments out of eight from each day. Until the 17th of May they are polling on Day Two. Once all four previous days have been polled the top two moments from each day will go into the “the grand final” to find the ultimate 24 moment.
The Day One Results were:-
1. Jack Finds Teri Dead - 33.28%
2. Nina is the Mole - 30.49%
3. Palmer can’t trust Sherry - 11.64%
4. Mandy escapes - 10.66%
5. Mason & Tony talk - 4.85%
6. Teri calls Nina Out - 4.80%
7. Mason makes fun of Nina - 4.28%
hardy24 March 15th, 2006
TITAN BOOKS COUNTS DOWN TO PUBLICATION OF 24 COMPANIONThe longest day of Jack Bauer’s life is good news for Titan Books! An established publisher in the categories of film, TV and popular culture, Titan Books has acquired from Fox Licensing & Merchandising, World English Language publishing rights to the first official full colour companion to 24.
For the past four years, millions of viewers have avidly followed Jack Bauer’s adventures, hour by hour, minute by minute, as the series became famous for its labyrinthine plots, thrilling action and nail-biting suspense. Now, for the first time, 24’s legions of fans can go behind the scenes of this unique show, with 24: The Official Companion Seasons 1 and 2 (Titan Books; 23 June 2006; ISBN: 1-84576-313-0). The guide will offer in-depth episode breakdowns, unseen photographs, and exclusive new interviews with the cast and crew of 24. Plans for a further volume to cover Seasons 3 and 4 are also in the works, although no publication date has been scheduled.
24, an action-filled programme that traces one day in the life of Special Agent Jack Bauer of the Los Angeles branch of CTU (Counter-Terrorist Unit), was an immediate smash-hit. In its premiere season in the US, 24 ranked in the Top 5 rated television series among adults 25-54 and was the #1 rated series for Fox Broadcasting Company. Continuing its success, the series delivered its best ratings ever in Season 4, which drew 20% more viewers than the previous season. In the UK, 24 on Sky One ranks at the top of all programmes on satellite television. The series has also won multiple Emmy Awards, and Kiefer Sutherland’s portrayal of Jack Bauer won him a Golden Globe Award in 2001.
Titan Books also publishes a 24 graphic novel in the UK and Ireland (Titan Books; ISBN: 1-84576-220-7), an exciting collection that mixes photorealistic art with three all new stories ripped from tomorrow’s headlines.
More : titanbooks.com
hardy24 May 29th, 2005
“Starting on 10 June, after Jonathan Ross, BBC One will be screening the hit series on Fridays, showiing two episodes back-to-back. See how Jack Bauer had his first worst day, in a plot involving an attempt to assassinate a Presidential candidate, comical amnesia, and Dennis Hopper escaping from prison.”
Good news for those who didn’t see the first series when it originally aired, almost four years ago now on BBC2, although it does come as a bit of a shock, since it was previously thought Sky One had all the UK rights shown up - it’s possible Sky are letting the Beeb repeat the first series to rope in more viewers for future showings on Sky.
source : www.bbc.co.uk
