FOX has finally given the official series order to Kiefer Sutherland’s drama series Touch. Thirteen episodes will air during midseason in Spring 2012. The pilot was filmed this Summer and presumably production on the other twelve episodes will begin within the next few weeks.
Official press release from FOX below:
FOX has ordered 13 episodes of the new drama series TOUCH, created and written by Emmy-nominated Tim Kring (“Heroes”), it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. TOUCH, starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Kiefer Sutherland, will join the schedule in the spring of 2012. The pilot was directed and executive-produced by Francis Lawrence (“Water for Elephants”), and the show comes from Chernin Entertainment and Tailwind Productions, in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
“TOUCH is another ambitious series from Tim Kring that is beautifully executed and has incredibly resonant themes for our times,” said Reilly. “With Kiefer back on the network as the face and force behind this creative new series, I’m confident it will resonate with viewers this spring.”
“Every once in a while, you encounter a piece of material that you just cannot say no to,” Sutherland added. “That, combined with the opportunity to work again with Peter Chernin and the Fox studio and network, makes me thrilled to be a part of this project. I also look forward to working with an extraordinary writer and producer like Tim Kring.” [click to continue…]
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Surprising news – FOX has announced that 24 is coming back for another season. Here’s the full press release:
JACK BAUER CLOCKS BACK IN ON A BRAND NEW SEASON OF “24″
Emmy Award-winning series returns January 2012 with all new episodes
The innovative, addictive, Emmy Award-winning television series 24 resets the clock for “Day 9″ with a special two-night premiere event beginning Sunday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The season will unfold without repeats, airing all originals through the season finale in May.
Set six years after “Day 8″, Jack Bauer travels to Berlin to assist German Intelligence agent THEO STOLLER (Henry Ian Cusick) with his investigation of a former Nina Myers associate, KATARINE FISCHER (Franka Potente). [click to continue…]
Press release for the final two episodes of 24 ever. Yuri Suvarov (the Russian President from Seasons 5 and 6) shows up.
JACK BAUER FIGHTS ON AS THE ICONIC CLOCK STOPS TICKING ON THE HISTORIC TWO-HOUR SERIES FINALE OF “24” MONDAY, MAY 24, ON FOX
Eriq La Salle (“ER”) Guest-Stars
After eight seasons and 194 hours, the inventive and suspenseful 24, which has been nominated for 68 Emmys, reaches its historic conclusion. In a special two-hour television event, emotions run high as the harrowing day climaxes with resolute President Taylor closing in on a world-changing peace treaty and a vengeful Jack Bauer taking matters into his own hands for one last unforgettable job. The events of the groundbreaking and iconic action-packed series come full circle in the “Day 8: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM” two-hour season finale of 24 airing Monday, May 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-823/824) (TV-14 L, V) [click to continue…]
JACK BAUER DEMANDS RETRIBUTION WITH ONLY THREE HOURS LEFT ON AN ALL-NEW “24” MONDAY, MAY 17, ON FOX
As the clock ticks toward the climactic series finale, three hours remain and a ruthless Jack Bauer is on an unwavering mission to uncover the truth, which only complicates circumstances for President Taylor as she prepares for a signing ceremony. Meanwhile, President Logan comes face-to-face with a formidable foe, and Chloe leads CTU on a high-stakes collision course with Jack Bauer in the all-new “Day 8: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM” episode of 24 airing Monday, May 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-822) (TV-14 L, V) [click to continue…]
A ROGUE JACK BAUER REMAINS RESOLUTE IN HIS VENDETTA ON AN ALL-NEW “24″ MONDAY, MAY 10, ON FOX
Michael Madsen, Gregory Itzin and Jennifer Westfeldt Guest-Star
With only four hours left, a rogue Jack Bauer stops at nothing to determine who is behind the day’s most devastating events, and he uncovers an unexpected lead in the all-new “Day 8: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM” episode of 24 airing Monday, May 10 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-821) (TV-14 L, V) [click to continue…]
JACK SEEKS JUSTICE AND VENGANCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE AFTER THE SHOCKING DEATH OF AGENT RENEE WALKER ON AN ALL-NEW “24” MONDAY, MAY 3, ON FOX
With only five hours left, the clock races toward the climactic series finale as Jack stops at absolutely nothing to avenge the emotional setback of losing his beloved partner Renee Walker. Meanwhile, the administration attempts to keep the historic and pivotal peace agreement on track as undermining forces surface in the all-new “Day 8: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM” episode of 24 airing Monday, May 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-820) (TV-14 L, V) [click to continue…]
Here’s the synopsis for the final episodes of the season as part of a larger FOX press release detailing their May schedule.
24 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “11:00 AM-12:00 PM”
In its eighth and final season, the clock on the Emmy Award-winning series ticks toward its final five hours as Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) sets out to avenge the unthinkable events of this tragic day.
24 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “12:00 PM-1:00 PM”
With only four hours left, Jack stops at nothing to determine who is behind the day’s most devastating event and uncovers an unexpected lead. [click to continue…]
PRESIDENT TAYLOR PRESSES ON WITH THE PEACE AGREEMENT AND JACK BAUER TAKES MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS IN AN ALL-NEW “24” MONDAY, APRIL 26, ON FOX
Michael Madsen (“Reservoir Dogs”) and D.B. Sweeny (“Eight Men Out”) Guest Star
With only six hours left, the clock races toward the series finale as President Allison Taylor faces impossible choices and much to the dismay of CTU, she enlists a private security firm to complete a sensitive task led by Mark Bledsoe (guest star D.B. Sweeny). Meanwhile, Jack calls in a favor to his old friend Rick Vickers (guest star Michael Madsen) before he embarks upon a crucial mission of his own in the all-new “Day 8: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM” episode of 24 airing Monday, April 26 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-819) (TV-14 L, V) [click to continue…]
Uh oh. Bauer’s ladies don’t always have the best of luck, and with Jack and Renee seemingly making out in the episode 17 promo, you might as well paint a target on Renee’s forehead. Avenging someone, pursuit of justice, tragic life-changing (aka someones gonna die) events. Doesn’t sound too promising. Let’s hope she survives!
AS THE CLOCK TICKS TOWARD THE SERIES FINALE, JACK STOPS AT NOTHING IN HIS PURSUIT OF JUSTICE WHILE THE PRESIDENT PURSUES PEACE ON AN ALL-NEW “24” MONDAY, APRIL 19, ON FOX
With only seven hours left in the series’ final harrowing day, Jack Bauer sets out to avenge the tragic life-changing events that he has endured. As things become even more personal for Jack, he heads to CTU for an intense meeting after learning of a devastating development. Meanwhile, on the verge of achieving peace on a scale that has eluded the world for generations, President Taylor becomes deeply conflicted when former President Logan sits down at the bargaining table in the all-new “Day 8: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM” episode of 24 airing Monday, April 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-818) (TV-14 L, S, V) [click to continue…]
Unprecedented emotional move by Jack Bauer? uh oh spaghettios. Please don’t do anything stupid with 24, Howard Gordon!
PRESIDENT TAYLOR MAKES A RELUCTANT CALL AND JACK MAKES AN UNPRECEDENTED EMOTIONAL MOVE ON AN ALL-NEW “24” MONDAY, APRIL 12, ON FOX
Emmy Award Nominee Gregory Itzin Returns
As the country reels from the day’s devastating events, stalwart President Taylor attempts to resuscitate the peace agreement, the cornerstone of her administration. Much to her dismay, she is forced to solicit the services of disgraced former President Logan (guest star Itzin). Meanwhile, Jack Bauer makes an unprecedented emotional move that triggers the unthinkable, and back at CTU, Chloe is charged with new responsibilities in the all-new “Day 8: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM” episode of 24 airing Monday, April 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-817) (TV-14 L, S, V) [click to continue…]
“24: DAY EIGHT” WILL BE THE AWARD-WINNING SERIES’ FINAL SEASON
Two-Hour Series Finale Airs Monday, May 24, on FOX
In a joint decision made by 24’s star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon, Twentieth Century Fox Television, Imagine Entertainment and Fox Broadcasting Company, it was determined that the acclaimed series will end its remarkable eight-season run. Jack Bauer’s last day on FOX will conclude when the final two hours of “Day Eight” air Monday, May 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). As the countdown to the series’ climactic conclusion races on, the final 11 hours will air uninterrupted Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. [click to continue…]
Here’s the press release for the back-to-back episodes (two hours) airing on April 5th. Word is that these are among the strongest episodes of the season.
JACK BAUER AND THE PRESIDENT FACE THE UNTHINKABLE AS THE EXTREMISTS BRING EMOTIONS TO A BOIL ON AN ALL-NEW “24” MONDAY, APRIL 5, ON FOX
As dawn breaks over New York, President Taylor endures a game-changing setback as the threat of mass destruction looms. Meanwhile, President Hassan makes a shocking decision that surprises his loved ones. But before long, trusted confidantes will become enemies of the state, and it’s only the beginning of the betrayals that are to come as the race against time ticks over two pulse-pounding hours in the all-new “Day 8: 6:00 AM-8:00 AM” episode of 24 airing Monday, April 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-815/816) (TV-14 L, V) [click to continue…]
Michael Irby from The Unit joins 24 in this episode. Let’s hope his character is a recurring role, cause he’s an awesome actor!
JACK IS TASKED WITH A CRUCIAL MISSION WHILE THE FATE OF THE COUNTRY HANGS IN THE BALANCE ON AN ALL-NEW “24″ MONDAY, MARCH 29, ON FOX
President Taylor’s vision of global peace has been foiled over the last 13 hellish hours, and the situation worsens when the imminent threat of mass destruction clarifies. As her idealistic nature becomes a point of contention, she tasks Jack Bauer with a crucial mission, and advisor Ethan Kanin returns in the heart-stopping all-new “Day 8: 5:00 AM-6:00 AM” episode of 24 airing Monday, March 29 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-814) (TV-14 L, V) [click to continue…]
EXPLOSIVE EVENTS SEND JACK AND CTU FIELD OPERATIVES INTO ACTION WHILE CHLOE FLIRTS WITH A COMPUTER CATASTROPHE ON AN ALL-NEW “24″ MONDAY, MARCH 22, ON FOX
As the imminent terror threat nears and CTU copes with the day’s explosive events, the onerous NSA intervenes. Conditions at CTU remain tenuous and field operatives find intense action when Jack Bauer leads them on a risky mission. Meanwhile, Chloe and Dana make game-changing moves in the all-new “Day 8: 4:00 AM-5:00 AM” episode of 24 airing Monday, March 22 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-813) (TV-14 V) [click to continue…]
A NAIL-BITING HOSTAGE SITUATION AND STRESSFUL CIRCUMSTANCES AT CTU HAVE EMOTIONS ESCALATING ON AN ALL-NEW “24″ MONDAY, MARCH 15, ON FOX
While Jack and Cole team up in the field to shield New York from the calamitous threat, a hostage situation has CTU completely stressed out. Meanwhile, unrelenting parole officer Prady presses on in his investigation, and unexpected developments send the Hassan family into a major tailspin in the all-new “Day 8: 3:00 AM-4:00 AM” episode of 24 airing Monday, March 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (TWF-812) (TV-14 V)
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer; Mary Lynn Rajskub as Chloe O’Brian; Cherry Jones as Allison Taylor; Annie Wersching as Renee Walker; Anil Kapoor as Omar Hassan; Mykelti Williamson as Brian Hastings; Chris Diamantopoulos as Rob Weiss; Katee Sackhoff as Dana Walsh; Freddie Prinze Jr. as Cole Ortiz; John Boyd as Arlo Glass
Guest Cast: Stephen Root as Bill Prady; Necar Zadegan as Dalia Hassan; Nazneen Contractor as Kayla Hassan; Mido Hamada as Samir;Rizwan Manji as Ahman; David Gianopoulos as Sergrant Amis; John T. Woods as Bellow; Charlie Bodin as Gerrard; Julian Morris as CTU Agent Owens; T.J. Ramini as Tarin Forush; Hrach Titizian As Nabeel; Matt Yang Kin as CTU Agent King
