24 - Season 8 - Premiere!

Anyone ready for a little Jack Bauer?

Season 8's 2 night, 4 hour premiere begins Sunday, Jan 11th at 8/7 CST and continues Monday Jan 12th at 8/7 CST. Doesn't it seem like this show has been off the air FOREVER? After the writer's strike ended last spring, the producers elected to scrap the season in it's entirety for 2008 instead of putting out a shortened series. I say BRAVO for that decision, but that doesn't mean I was happy about it.

Will you be watching too?

WOW - Has It Really Been Almost a Month?

WOW, sorry about that! I guess I needed a little breather. Well, to give myself a break it was the Holidays....and there hasn't been much of ANYTHING on the tube.

Now everything has changed! I am ready to get back on the horse, metaphorically speaking! I am finally going to officially install my new layout sometime today. Let's all cross our fingers that I don't lose EVERYTHING. So, if you find the site down for a few hours, that is probably why.

Lots to catch up on with American Idol! I will have that for you as well. PLUS, we have Nigel's new show starting tonight. Superstars of Dance. Meh? Not sure on that one yet, but since most of us are BIG dance fans, I will definately give it a look see.

24 is also starting this month! I got into a conversation with a friend of mine the other day trying to remember what night 24 is on. Has it been that long? YES. I cannot. wait. Did you see "Redemption"? Jack - I get it! Sacrificing yourself for those kids is your redemption!

Anyway...stay tuned! I am rested and ready!

Jon Voight Joins 24!

According to the Hollywood Reporter Jon Voight is joining the cast of 24.

Here's what they are reporting:

In his first series role in 40 years, Jon Voight has signed on for the upcoming seventh season of "24."

On the Emmy-winning Fox drama, Voight will play Jack Bauer's (Kiefer Sutherland) uber-nemesis who is pulling the strings behind next season's terrorist threat.

The character will be introduced during "24's" two-hour Season 7 prequel and will be featured heavily in the latter half of the season.

Good choice for a villian!

"Jericho" Star to Join Cast of "24"

Check it out...direct from zap2it:

Sprague Grayden, most recently seen on CBS' "Jericho," has landed a recurring role on FOX's "24."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Grayden will play Olivia Taylor, daughter of President Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones) and the nation's first First Husband (Colm Feore).

It's unclear how many episodes Grayden's character will appear in or what sort of inevitable trouble she'll find herself in. The HR story also doesn't say whether or not Olivia will be introduced in the two-hour "24" prequel which will air in November and bridge the long gap between the show's sixth and seventh seasons. Part of the prequel is expected to deal with President Taylor's inauguration.

Great to see another friendly face and capable actor join 24!

Co-Stars Joining "24" Prequel

According to zap2it, (l to r) Gill Bellows, Eric Lively, and Tony Todd will join "24" prequel:

A trio of co-stars have joined the cast of FOX's "24" prequel telefilm, set to air this November.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Eric Lively, Tony Todd and Gil Bellows will appear in the two-hour special, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 23 as a bridge between the sixth and seventh seasons of the Emmy-winning drama.

When the prequel special begins, Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer is in South Africa handling an international crisis. Back at home, the newly elected president (series newcomer Cherry Jones) is preparing for her inauguration day. Part of the prequel is being shot in South Africa and Sutherland told advertisers at the FOX upfront that the story would, indeed, be in real time.

There is more info on the plot lines of their characters if you click on the link below...!

source: zap2it

"24" to Return in November with 2 hour Jumpstart!

EMMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER "24" GETS A JUMPSTART ON THE CLOCK WITH SPECIAL TWO-HOUR PREQUEL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, ON FOX

"Day 7" Season Premiere Clocks-In January 2009

Fans have been waiting almost a year for the return of 24, television's most addictive drama. On Sunday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the wait will be over as FOX presents a special two-hour prequel event.

Shot on location in South Africa, Jack Bauer battles an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares for a new president on inauguration day. Taking place just a few months before the new day dawns, the prequel will set the stage and raise the stakes for Season Seven.

"We're excited about the prequel because it explores Jack's complex emotional state of mind and still has all the signature excitement and suspense that fans have come to expect from 24," commented executive producer Howard Gordon. "Shooting in South Africa affirms everyone's commitment to making this season especially memorable for our fans."
Celebrating its 150th episode this season, the series has resumed production on "Day 7" and will unfold without interruption in its regular time period Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning in January 2009.

YUMMY...I can't wait!

Merry Christmas Eve 24 Fans!

Chloe Mistaken For Prostitute!

I am a HUGE 24 fan so I love this story! Don't mess with Chloe...

Rajskub, who plays computer expert Chloe O'Brian on the Fox drama "24", found herself in an embarrassing situation when looking for work in Los Angeles.

"I was wandering aimlessly wearing ratty pyjama bottoms, a top, metallic wraparound sunglasses and a dirty lavender backpack," Rajskub told WENN. "A girl wearing a tank top and short shorts stopped me and asked, 'Are you looking for work?'

"I was, sort of. I had just finished a role in the Kirstie Alley sitcom Veronica's Closet. 'Come with me,' said the girl. I followed her into a doughnut shop, where I was introduced to a man dressed in all black and chunky gold jewellery, and realised he was a pimp.

"'My name is Charles, but people call me Lawrence,' he said, 'We're in the adult entertainment industry.' I said, 'I'll think about it,' and ran out of the shop."

source: 24headquarters

Writers Guild of America Strike After-effects

Notes of interest regarding the strike to readers of MeTalkinToYou:

Fox Postpones 24, Sets American Idol Premiere

With the Writers Guild of America strike looming long-term, FOX has announced an overhauled spring schedule that includes an "American Idol" premiere, but no "24."

FOX is quick to note that a fast resolution to the strike could cause yet another schedule upheaval, but as of Wednesday (Nov. 7) afternoon, the seventh season of "24" has been postponed indefinitely so that when the show returns, it can have its standard uninterrupted run.

For many viewers, the most important part of FOX's Wednesday announcement is the news that "American Idol" will kick off its seventh season with a four-hour two-night premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and Wednesday, Jan. 16. That's happening regardless of what happens with the writers, so it's as close to set in stone as anything FOX does.

Reports: Strike May Rush 'Big Brother'

Are Julie Chen and her band of summer shut-ins ready for primetime in the regular TV season?

According to Variety and Entertainment Weekly, CBS has already begun casting on the sly for a new season of "Big Brother," which could be rushed to the air as soon as February.

With the Writers Guild strike threatening to impact scripted programs for the spring, "Big Brother" would be a major asset for CBS. The Chen-hosted voyeuristic favorite has traditionally occupied three primetime hours per week during CBS' summer months, bringing in a regular stream of young viewers. The show is filmed in a camera-studded box on the CBS lot, so it would require relatively little production prep (though a spring shoot could impact the show's bikini-filled hot tub scenes).

The Variety story mentions the possibility (buzzed in different online circles for years) that the new "Big Brother" season might be a celebrity edition, capitalizing on the number of TV stars left potentially unemployed by a strike.

source: zap2it

24 Trailer - Spoilers!

I am warning you now...do not watch if you don't want to see an extended trailer of "Day 7"!