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Theta Sigma
01-09-2006, 13:22
The series has been greenlighted:
http://www.vfxworld.com/?sa=adv&code=3631a5a1&atype=news&id=17838
"Terminator TV Series Gets Greenlight
Wednesday August 30, 2006
Warner Bros. TV has hired David Nutter to helm the pilot for THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, prompting Fox Broadcasting to officially greenlight production on the TERMINATOR-based project, reports VARIETY. Andy Vajna and Mario Kassar's C2 Pictures, which produced TERMINATOR 3, is producing with Warner Bros. TV. Nutter will also exec produce with Kassar and Vajna.
Fox picked up the script from exec producer Josh Friedman (WAR OF THE WORLDS) last fall.
Casting will begin immediately, with filming set to start early next year in New Mexico.
Nutter has directed pilots for such future series as SMALLVILLE, WITHOUT A TRACE, SUPERNATURAL and James Cameron’s Fox series DARK ANGEL.
"It's important for me to live up, as best I can, to the bar that Jim Cameron set," Nutter told DAILY VARIETY, saying the pilot "has to carry as much of a punch" as possible, even on a TV budget.
The series will center on Connor and her savior son, John Connor, following the events of T2."
Theta Sigma
09-11-2006, 14:39
Sarah Connor has been cast:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=17428
"Lena Headey is Sarah Connor!
Source: Variety November 8, 2006
Lena Headey (Imagine Me & You) has landed the plum leading role in the Fox pilot "The Sarah Connor Chronicles," reports Variety.
The project, from Warner Bros. TV, continues the "Terminator" movie franchise storyline by focusing on Sarah and her 15-year-old son John, as they fight attackers from the future in present-day Los Angeles.
Headey takes over the role made famous by Linda Hamilton in the first two "Terminator" films. Josh Friedman will write and David Nutter is set to direct the pilot.
Headey's credits include the features The Brothers Grimm, The Cave and Ripley's Game. She next stars in Warner Bros.' 300."
Theta Sigma
11-12-2006, 16:58
The John Connor character has been cast:
http://www.mania.com/52996.html
"According to The Hollywood Reporter, Thomas Dekker (Heroes) has signed on to play John Connor in Fox's The Sarah Connor Chronicles. He will join Lena Headey in the cast."
Theta Sigma
06-03-2007, 15:01
Lena Headey reveals details of the show:
Headey Reveals Connor Chronicles
Lena Headey, who stars in the Fox SF drama pilot The Sarah Connor Chronicles, told SCI FI Wire that the show will begin with a confrontation between Headey's title character; her son, John Connor (Heroes' Thomas Dekker); and two new Terminators: a female model, played by Serenity's Summer Glau, and a male one, which she called Cromartie, played by Owain Yeoman. One is good and one is bad; she didn't say which is which. (Glau's character is named Cameron, an apparent nod to Terminator franchise creator James Cameron.)
The pilot, which picks up the story from the end of the feature film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, begins in the desert, and "it ends with them landing in L.A., having run and escaped. Or maybe not," Headey said in an interview at WonderCon in San Francisco on March 3.
"We just finished [shooting]," Headey (300) said. "We were in Albuquerque [N.M.] for a month. And it was very intense, because TV is crazy. I mean, it's long days. It's like boom, boom, boom. You don't get any respite. But ... I think it's going to be great. I don't know if its going to be picked up, because it's only in pilot stage right now. But I learned to shoot many weapons and how to recognize a Terminator. So it was a good experience."
The pilot "begins, and it's them basically running, hiding, trying to live," Headey said. "Trying to carve out a normal life for themselves, but always being watched and trying to locate Skynet, trying to stop [it]. But there are many, many issues in their way." — [SCI FI Wire] Patrick Lee, News Editor
Theta Sigma
20-05-2007, 15:03
The trailer and some clips:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/32722
The trailer is quite good.
I also read on Wikipedia that as of this moment as well as having made the pilot, Fox has ordered 13 episodes of the series.
Theta Sigma
30-05-2007, 14:31
According to Andrew Mercado in the Sydney Sunday Telegraph on May 27, The Sarah Connor Chronicles will be shown on Australian TV next year and the network that has the show is 9.
Theta Sigma
31-08-2007, 17:27
Just saw the pilot:
Not bad at all. From its presentation it looks more like a big screen movie than a TV pilot despite it being 45 minutes long.
Good performances from Lena Heady, Thomas Dekker and Summer Glau.
Before making this post I could understand why people did not think this would not sustain as a series with impressions there might be Terminators every week and the plots are constricted due to Terminator 3. However, I just read in Wikipedia about this being set on an alternate timeline with series creator Josh Friedman saying that there will threats other than the Terminators (just like they are enemies other than vampires in Buffy and Angel). Therefore it will be interesting to see what happens next.
Theta Sigma
18-01-2008, 04:10
To Australian viewers:
Some time ago 9 had shown an ad of The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
During ad breaks for Moonlight a couple of nights ago, 9 showed a new ad for the show this time confirming that it will debut next month (exact date still unknown).
Looks like The Sarah Connor Chronicles will debut on Australian TV before the other Sarah show The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Paulhanselluk
28-01-2008, 03:54
Just saw the pilot:
Not bad at all. From its presentation it looks more like a big screen movie than a TV pilot despite it being 45 minutes long.
Good performances from Lena Heady, Thomas Dekker and Summer Glau.
Before making this post I could understand why people did not think this would not sustain as a series with impressions there might be Terminators every week and the plots are constricted due to Terminator 3. However, I just read in Wikipedia about this being set on an alternate timeline with series creator Josh Friedman saying that there will threats other than the Terminators (just like they are enemies other than vampires in Buffy and Angel). Therefore it will be interesting to see what happens next.
Just seen the pilot myself, and I have to say wow!, this would have made a much better T3. It is well told (the story), and assumes you only have a passing knowledge of the Termiator story, without treating you like an idiot, based on this 1 episode I have high hopes for the series, and I recomend to anyone if you can whatch this, then do.
:clap:
Theta Sigma
31-01-2008, 05:08
To Australian viewers:
The Sarah Connor Chronicles makes it debut on 9 on Tuesday February 12 8:30pm:
TV Tonight: Airdate: Sarah Connor, Monster House, Underbelly (http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/01/airdate-sarah-connor-monster-house.html)
Theta Sigma
13-02-2008, 16:39
Pilot (aired version):
There are slight differences between this the broadcast version and the unaired version which became available on the net some months ago-
In the dream sequence John was in the library when Sarah picked him up; in the unaired version he was in class about to take a test.
A different actor plays Sarah's fiancee.
The episode ends with Sarah standing outside the house; the unaired version has the small group packing away guns.
Still an enjoyable start to the series.
Theta Sigma
21-02-2008, 14:08
Gnothi Seauton:
A very good second episode.
Sarah is told about 9/11 for the very first time. Of course having jumped the time track she would not have known about it before. As a viewer I took the knowledge of that tragic event for granted and did not occur to me before, Sarah's unawareness of it.
It seemed very appropriate the surname that Sarah chooses.
Theta Sigma
27-02-2008, 15:06
The Turk:
So funny when Sarah told Cameron not to kiss her.
Glad that Sarah did not resort to killing in this episode.
Wonder why that girl at school was so upset.
Meanwhile like the other Sarah show The Sarah Jane Adventures, The Sarah Connor Chronicles will also have a second season:
FOX picks up TSCC for 2nd season!!! - Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles (http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/thread/1233506/FOX+picks+up+TSCC+for+2nd+season!!!?t=anon)
Theta Sigma
04-03-2008, 15:22
To Australian viewers:
The show is not on tonight due to the cricket but when it comes back next week it will be at a different time as the show has been moved from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
Question is whether the series will remain at the 9:30 slot for the rest of season 1.
There is an upside and downside for my viewing with this change of time.
Upside: It no longer clashes with Gossip Girl on FOX8
Downside: It will clash with Burn Notice on 10.
StarBlade
09-03-2008, 12:19
I'm still not sure about whether or not I'm a fan of this show.
NO spoilers here.
The problem for me isn't the writing. I recognize some of the writing --Toni Graphia used to work on Battlestar and Ash Miller and Zack Stentz I recognize from the GOOD episodes of Andromeda.
Nor is it the acting. Summer Glau is fantastic as Cameron, sort of like a robo-River. And Lena Headey is really quite the dish, isn't she? I thought she made a lovely Spartan bride, and as an angry mom with a son whose destiny is to save us all.... she re-defines the term 'yummy mommy'.
But to be honest, I'm not sure where they can go in terms of long-term storytelling. Sooner or later John's going to grow up. And in the meantime, John can't be killed. So either Judgement Day happens or it doesn't.
My problem is that certain episodes are so ****ed intense, and others sputter by comparison. And sometimes the intensity of certain sequences leads to scenery-chewing and spiteful character intrigue in the meantime. I'm really not fond of the male characters on this show-- they're either woefully boring or INTENSE! levels of angsty. There's nothing particularly likeable about either John Connor or the FBI agent. The only halfway-decent male character is Charlie Dixon, and even then, I just feel really bad for him!
Still, any Terminator show is better than nothing. So it's not like I'm complaining. And with a new movie on the way starring Christian Bale as John Connor, at least I know it's heading someplace. :D
i caught "the turk" episode last night. quite enjoyed it actually, looking forward to more of the series, and hopin at some point they'll re run the earlier episodes i missed lol
CaptainKirkFan
11-03-2008, 04:21
For the most part, I like the show. However, I don't get why they keep doing the "prevent Skynet from being created in the first place" story. You know that they have to fail.
well, depends how much theyre trying to keep in content with T3. besides, at that point, they don't know they cant stop it...
CaptainKirkFan
11-03-2008, 08:06
well, depends how much theyre trying to keep in content with T3. besides, at that point, they don't know they cant stop it...
I meant the viewers know they can't succeed. They've already tried to stop it in T2, and they've got a 4th movie coming out, they're not gonna mess up the continuity right before it's release. Long story short, whenever I watch the show it's enjoyable, but I also kinda feel like I'm wasting my time :lol:
I meant the viewers know they can't succeed. They've already tried to stop it in T2, and they've got a 4th movie coming out, they're not gonna mess up the continuity right before it's release. Long story short, whenever I watch the show it's enjoyable, but I also kinda feel like I'm wasting my time :lol:
i dont know... T3 was disappointing, they could be trying to write that out of continuity, its happened before
CaptainKirkFan
11-03-2008, 09:05
i dont know... T3 was disappointing, they could be trying to write that out of continuity, its happened before
What does that have to do with preventing Skynet from being created? The whole franchise has been about Skynet and it's war against humanity. If Skynet isn't created it wipes out the whole franchise (including the not yet released 4th film) not just 3.
StarBlade
11-03-2008, 09:29
i dont know... T3 was disappointing, they could be trying to write that out of continuity, its happened before
They did write it out of continuity. I'd say how, but it was in the first four episodes. :D
They did write it out of continuity. I'd say how, but it was in the first four episodes. :D
is it this:
in t3, they said sarah connor died of cancer - and the new terminator has advised her of that and shes taking steps not to do so
besides, wasnt the whole point of the first one that they were trying to change history?
CaptainKirkFan
11-03-2008, 22:03
is it this:
in t3, they said sarah connor died of cancer - and the new terminator has advised her of that and shes taking steps not to do so
besides, wasnt the whole point of the first one that they were trying to change history?
No, they were trying to keep history from being changed. Skynet was trying to change history.
Also that's part of my beef. They are pretty much rehashing the first story again and again. I think 2 should have been about John's childhood (no terminator) and then three should have been about Judgment day and John's years in the Skynet concentration camp, with four being about the resistance, but that's just my opinion.
Theta Sigma
12-03-2008, 05:27
Heavy Metal:
Very creepy moment when Cromartie as Laszlo meets and kills the real Laszlo.
No, they were trying to keep history from being changed. Skynet was trying to change history.
Also that's part of my beef. They are pretty much rehashing the first story again and again. I think 2 should have been about John's childhood (no terminator) and then three should have been about Judgment day and John's years in the Skynet concentration camp, with four being about the resistance, but that's just my opinion.
i thought thats how it started and then sarah convinced ... kyle (?) to help her try to change things, stop skynet ever happening?
Theta Sigma
26-03-2008, 15:01
Dungeons & Dragons:
We get to see Kyle Reese (albeit played by a different actor) in this episode. Figured he was going to turn up a few moments beforehand. Nice intercutting with the flashback/forward depending on one's point of view.
Very very awkward moment when Charley and Cameron were alone together.
Derek lied about killing Andy which makes me wonder whether he can be trustworthy to Sarah and John.
Derek lied about killing Andy which makes me wonder whether he can be trustworthy to Sarah and John.
That one was kind of obvious from the episode before though lol. It was just... you could tell from the scene where that claim was made that it wasn't true
Theta Sigma
30-03-2008, 17:42
To Australian viewers:
Another change in time for the series again on Tuesday nights as the remaining episodes of the first season will now be at 10:30pm starting April 1. Nine plays April Fools on Sarah Connor.
Theta Sigma
04-04-2008, 05:37
The Demon Hand:
Funny when Maria said that Cameron danced mechanically. She had no idea how right she was. Absolutely disturbing that Cameron walked out on Dmitri and Maria just before they got killed. Should have known that Dr Silberman would turn up in the series and this time played by Bruce Davison. What a very dazed look that Derek had upon seeing Cameron doing ballet.
Theta Sigma
12-04-2008, 16:35
Vick's Chip:
Funniest part of the episode was Derek brushing his teeth for 20 minutes and with Sarah's toothbrush. Sarah mentions once being a waitress. That brings back memories. Not feeling confidence about Cameron when she says that she would done the same thing as Cromartie if she had been hunting John. Eew...the sight of the inside of Cameron's head.
i thought that one as pretty funny. especially the toothbrush part lol :)
Theta Sigma
16-04-2008, 17:54
What He Beheld:
The season 1 finale.
So the new Judgement Day will be on April 21 2011.
Quite moving seeing John meeting his father as a boy.
Wonder why Cromartie left Ellison alive.
Wow what a shocking ending.
Hmm.. Have been meaning to watch this program, though (alike BSG) have been unable to find it complete on the net, and it is only on Sky here in the UK (which we only have downstairs). :(
Hmm.. Have been meaning to watch this program, though (alike BSG) have been unable to find it complete on the net, and it is only on Sky here in the UK (which we only have downstairs). :(
Its also on Virgin 1 on freeview... although since the season finale was tonight (and excellent btw) you'll have to wait until its re-run
it is well worth watching though
Theta Sigma
22-04-2008, 06:50
It's official season 2 gets the go-ahead with a 13 episode order:
Fox gives 'Terminator' second season (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3icfe13ead83e2831b75bae45ceb5ff4df)
"Fox gives 'Terminator' second season
By Nellie Andreeva
April 21, 2008
She'll be back.
Fox has picked up "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" for a second season. The network on Monday handed a 13-episode order to the sci-fi drama, an extension of the "Terminator" feature franchise that centers on Sarah Connor (Lena Headey) and her son, John (Thomas Dekker), as they battle enemies from the future with the help of a goodhearted terminator, Cameron (Summer Glau)."
Glad to hear that the show will continue :)
Theta Sigma
24-04-2008, 14:22
Brian Austin Green becomes a regular (with season 1 spoilers):
Breaking News - FOX TAKES BACK THE FUTURE WITH A SECOND SEASON OF "TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES" | TheFutonCritic.com (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20080422fox01)
Theta Sigma
30-05-2008, 15:15
Garbage lead Shirley Manson joins the show as Catherine Weaver, the CEO of a cutting-edge high-tech company that maybe the pioneer in creating SkyNet:
Garbage Lead Shirley Manson To Star In "Terminator" Series | AHN | May 29, 2008 (http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011108492)
Interesting new information there. looking forward to the second series.
Theta Sigma
11-07-2008, 16:19
Two promos for season 2:
First Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 2 Promo Videos | The Terminator / Sarah Connor Chronicles TV Series News, Reviews, Episode Guide and Forum (http://www.terminatorchronicles.com/first-sarah-connor-chronicles-season-2-promo/)
Looking promising.
I'm guessing that Cameron has a few screws loose after the way season 1 ended...
Jasoneagle
12-09-2008, 20:03
You can watch all of the Episodes in full at Fox on Demand (http://www.fox.com/fod/play.php?sh=tscc) Must wait in till at least 3 hours after airing of the New Episodes (Current air time is 8pm est Monday nights that is -5GMT time line). before you can see it online. must also install their Player for it to work.
Theta Sigma
03-10-2008, 20:01
I can't find anything official but this came from someplace else:
"Fox have cancelled The Sarah Conner Chronicles. Apparently the ratings for both TSCC and Prison Break have been down and the network wanted to keep Prison Break. Exact words from the network were that in the key 18-39 demographic the ratings were in the toilet so its gone. Remaining episodes will be aired at sometime as they reshuffle programming to help get Prison Break better ratings."
I couldn't imagine them canceling the Sarah Connor Chronicles. I mean, it's so good, well in my opinion. I guess the opinions of the viewers is much different. I very much hope that the cancellation rumor is only a rumor.
Theta Sigma
07-10-2008, 05:44
It is a false alarm, the show has not been cancelled:
About the rumours? They're just that! - The Terminator Files (http://www.terminatorfiles.com/news/2008/2008-10-04-a.htm)
Theta Sigma
18-10-2008, 17:38
Sarah Connor Chronicles has been picked up for a full season, giving the second season a total of the standard 22 episodes:
Fox picks up 'Terminator' for full season--The Live Feed (http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/fox-picks-up-te.html)
"In a somewhat surprising move, Fox has picked up "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" for a full season.
The network has ordered the back nine episodes of the show's second season from Warner Bros., sources say."
Sarah Connor Chronicles has been picked up for a full season, giving the second season a total of the standard 22 episodes:Whey, Fox are listening to the fans for a change.
My thoughts exactly, I'm glad the season will get a proper run this time, and I can't wait to see what happens :)
Theta Sigma
04-11-2008, 16:14
Samson and Delilah:
Season 2, Episode 1.
Quite a good song when those men attacked Sarah and John in the house.
Storyline becomes interesting as a result of Cameron's systems being whacked with her programming to kill John.
Quite good seeing Cameron being squashed between two cars.
When Cameron was pleading with John I so wanted to believe her but couldn't and it was quite a gamble when John made the right decision.
Catherine Weaver is an interesting character but wow what a shock when she turned out to be a liquid metal Terminator.
^^ You are so far behind me its not even funny :P A couple of good episodes coming up though, and a deeper storyline for Ellison and Cameron are on the rise too.
All good stuff.
Theta Sigma
10-12-2008, 17:10
To Australian viewers:
TV Tonight has reported that Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is one of the shows that Nine has sold to FOX8.
In 2009 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles will be shown right from the beginning with season 1 (which 9 had already screened) and then the first run season 2 episodes.
Theta Sigma
09-01-2009, 17:06
To Australian viewers:
The Sarah Connor Chronicles begins its run on FOX8 tonight at 8:30pm.
Theta Sigma
21-03-2009, 16:35
Automatic For The People:
Season 2, Episode 2.
Coincidentally I saw Dean Winters (Charley) in the Life On Mars (US) episode The Man Who Sold the World the night before I saw this Sarah Connor episode.
The cartoon at the nuclear plant is amusing.
Carl Greenway looks like a nice guy. Too bad what ultimately happens to him.
Also amusing Cameron winning money at pool.
Good climax at the nuclear plant.
Theta Sigma
28-03-2009, 06:51
The Mousetrap:
Season 2, Episode 3.
Funny the look on Cameron's face when she sees John and Riley together.
Tense when Michelle was sitting on a bomb.
Very sad the tragedy that comes at the end.
Theta Sigma
28-03-2009, 17:50
Allison From Palmdale:
Season 2, Episode 4.
What a revelation that Cameron took her appearance from a real human girl called Allison.
Very good the intercutting between the future scenes of Cameron and Allison and the present scenes of Cameron thinking she is Allison especially towards the end with the confrontation with Jody.
Since Catherine Weaver is a liquid metal Terminator, quite surprise to see her daughter.
Also surprising meeting Ellison's ex-wife and how she was introduced as such.
Very good the rapport that has been developed between fellow mothers Sarah and Kacy just as the latter is in hospital soon to give birth to her son.
Theta Sigma
12-04-2009, 16:45
The Tower Is Tall But the Fall Is Short:
Season 2, Episode 6.
First of all what a title.
Dorian Harewood appears as Dr Boyd Sherman in a pretty good performance.
Also quite a surprise seeing Derek Riddell here.
Very effective the trauma that has been played out of John's memory of killing their attacker at the beginning of the season.
Quite fun seeing Cameron fighting with that Terminator.
A sense of frustration here when Catherine Weaver hired Sherman as a consultant after John had removed the bug from Sherman's office.
Theta Sigma
26-04-2009, 18:29
Brothers of Nablus:
Season 2, Episode 7.
Quite disturbing Cameron killing the thieves because they know of their location but I guess not really surprising given what she is as she was being pragmatic.
Theta Sigma
02-05-2009, 07:03
Mr Ferguson Is Ill Today:
Season 2, Episode 8.
What a very good episode with it being divided into the perpectives of each of the characters.
Brilliantly done.
Theta Sigma
19-05-2009, 07:11
FOX has terminated the series:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/may/18/fox-the-sarah-connor-chronicles
Alpine Fields:
Season 2, Episode 12.
Very good structure this episode with scenes from the recent past, the present and the future as it is ultimately about the birth of a girl who would become important in the future.
Theta Sigma
08-06-2009, 17:54
Born To Run:
Final episode.
This episode guest stars West Wing alum Joshua Malina. Another West Wing alum Richard Schiff had appeared in the series in the earlier episode Complications.
Cameron rescuing Sarah from prison is very impressive.
With the way this episode ended it is too bad that the series was not renewed for a third season.
The last line of the series is very touching.
Jasoneagle
08-06-2009, 18:06
I agree that it is too bad there will be no third season as they did leave too many questions unanswered and posed a few more at in this last ep. All we can hope for is a Direct to DVD Movie like they did with Either Firefly or Stargates.
Theta Sigma
14-06-2009, 18:01
Executive Producer James Middleton has told Sci Fi Wire that he will like to continue the story in another format but doesn't want to get anybody's hopes up (warning the following link includes spoilers to the series' ending):
Sarah Connor producer on how the show would have continued | SCI FI Wire (http://scifiwire.com/2009/06/sarah-connor-producer-on.php)
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