24: Live Another Day

[LoudClearVoice]

Fox has confirmed, they are restarting the iconic clock! Jack Bauer returns next summer for a 12 episode run, representing a 24 hour day.

New Action-Packed Event Series "24: Live Another Day" to Restart Iconic Clock in Summer 2014 on FOX
Star Kiefer Sutherland and showrunner Howard Gordon will reunite for 12 episodes representing 24 hours.

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[via press release from FOX]
JACK IS BACK!!!

NEW ACTION-PACKED EVENT SERIES "24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY" TO RESTART ICONIC CLOCK IN SUMMER 2014 ON FOX

Kiefer Sutherland to Return as JACK BAUER in New Event Series Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and Howard Gordon's Teakwood Lane Productions

FOX has ordered 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY, a thrilling new tent-pole event series set to restart the clock on the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-winning drama franchise starring Kiefer Sutherland. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and Howard Gordon's Teakwood Lane Productions, 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY will make its historic debut in the summer of 2014 on FOX.

The announcement was made this morning by Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Fox Broadcasting Company; Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen, Twentieth Century Fox Television; and Brian Grazer, Chairman, Imagine Entertainment.

The high-octane saga will reunite showrunner Howard Gordon with Sutherland and retain the real-time, pulse-pounding, fast-paced format with split screens and complex interweaving storylines, with 12 episodes representing 24 hours. The suspenseful event series once again follows the exploits of heroic agent JACK BAUER (Sutherland), who will resume his story several years following the events of the final season.

"It's great to have Jack back. '24' redefined the drama genre, and as we reimagine the television miniseries, this iconic show will again break new ground for the network," said Reilly. "The series remains a global sensation, and everyone at FOX is thrilled to be back at work with Kiefer, Howard and the incredibly creative '24' team."

"When Howard came to us saying he had an idea for a new chapter of '24,' he quite simply had us at 'hello,'" remarked 20th Century Fox Television Chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden. "'24' is a signature series for this studio, beloved by critics and audiences worldwide. Howard's idea to revive the franchise as an event series couldn't be timelier, and with the brilliant Kiefer Sutherland on board to reprise his iconic role, we can't wait to get started."

Added Imagine Television Chairman Brian Grazer, "I'm both excited and proud that Howard, Kiefer, and I, along with ours partners at 20th and Fox, have this new opportunity to give '24' fans what they've been asking for - more Jack Bauer. It's been my experience that people love Jack Bauer because he's a guy who cuts through the red tape and gets the hardest things done. I am certain 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY will again have a huge impact on our culture."

"The response to '24' is unlike anything I have ever experienced as an actor before," noted Sutherland. "To have the chance to reunite with the character, Jack Bauer, is like finding a lost friend. The story ideas from Howard Gordon are exciting and fresh, and will not disappoint. Great thanks to 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and the FOX network for this opportunity. Make no mistake, my goal is to knock your socks off. See you soon."

"Jack Bauer has always been an exciting, thrilling character, and I confess that I've missed him. I think the audience has too," said executive producer Howard Gordon who served as showrunner for most of the series' run and won multiple Emmy Awards for his work. "The character has evolved through the years, and this new and exciting event series format is perfect to tell the next chapter of his story and continue to reflect how the world is changing. Fans can rest assured that the Jack they know and love will be back."

Originally premiering November 6, 2001, '24' was nominated for a total of 73 Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over eight seasons, Kiefer Sutherland garnered seven Emmy Award nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series. While the series gained global recognition, Sutherland's portrayal of the legendary character penetrated the American psyche like no other dramatic television character to become part of the cultural lexicon.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY is a production of 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine Television in association with Teakwood Lane Productions. Howard Gordon, Brian Grazer and Kiefer Sutherland will executive produce, along with an additional team to be announced. The original series, which had its last American broadcast on May 24, 2010, was created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran.



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I'm not sure how well this is going to work with 12 episodes representing a day. I'm assuming they're going to have to remove the "real time" aspect and that in and of itself will hurt this revival. I think they ended it at the right time and I'm afraid that this is going to fail as it sounds like it's being put together pretty quickly. I think they're using this "mini season" to set the stage for the movie, which I believe is a good idea. Not sure what more to expect until we hear more. This new day supposedly takes place "several years after the final day (season 8).

I'm excited but cautious about this.

EDIT: I see they're keeping the real time aspect but honestly, I don't know how it will work with a one hour episode representing 2 hours.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

BREAKING NEWS: Mary Lynn Rasjkub will reprise her role as Chloe O'Brian in the 24 revivial:

From the 24 official Facebook page:

MARY LYNN RAJSKUB CLOCKS IN FOR “24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY” DEBUTING SPRING 2014 ON FOX.

August 1, 2013 at 2:47pm





DAMN IT, CHLOE!





“24” fan-favorite Mary Lynn Rajskub reunites with award-winning star Kiefer Sutherland when she returns to the storied franchise to reprise her iconic role as CHLOE O’BRIAN, CTU systems analyst and JACK BAUER’s (Sutherland) confidante, in the thrilling new tent-pole event series 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY premiering in spring 2014 on FOX.



Joining “24” in Season Three (2003), Rajskub clocked the series’ second-most episodes of any actor appearing in the series’ eight-season run from 2001-2010. Day after day, the always-awkward and intelligent O’Brian was Bauer’s CTU sidekick, as her tech mastery, unconventional tactics and know-it-all mentality proved critical in his heroic missions.



“I am thrilled to be working with Howard and the writers again – and, of course, Kiefer!,” said Rajskub. “There’s a lot more room to grow in my character…I’m going to start sharpening my computer skills now!”



24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY restarts the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-winning drama franchise. The suspenseful event series will follow the further exploits of heroic agent JACK BAUER, taking up his story several years after the events of the final season. Once again, viewers will join Jack on a pulse-pounding ride in real time.



Rajskub, a highly prolific actress and comedian, has appeared in films such as “Firewall,” “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Punch Drunk Love,” “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” “Storytelling” and “Road Trip.”



24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY is a production of Teakwood Lane Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine Television. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, Manny Coto, David Fury, Robert Cochran, Brian Grazer, Jon Cassar and Kiefer Sutherland will executive-produce. The original series, which had its last American broadcast on May 24, 2010, was created by Joel Surnow and Cochran.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

Here's the first OFFICIAL teaser promo, which aired during the Super Bowl:

The following takes place between 12 PM and 1 PM:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F136aPh2YUo

 

[LoudClearVoice]

Here's the link to the first OFFICIAL trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdGm8DcGAQk

 

[Jtrockn]

It's not too bad so far. Everyone had the feeling Jack would bite the bullet at the end of the last season, but he didn't. So maybe this is there way of putting an end to him with a bullet..

But if that was the case, then they could have just made a movie instead of another season "Half Season".. I myself liked how he went out in the previous season, he deserved a life without all the hectic bs that went alone with CTU..

But I am wondering exactly the back story of what he has been doing, he is back for a reason, not to just protect he president, and not for audrey... but I am sure he has another reason behind it all!

 

[jacdnwarrior]

I never really saw much of 24 when it first started. I caught on when it was nearly off the air. I'm glad to see it now and hope to get the dvds to the original show.

I like the show and what they've done so far and was happy to see the actress from Game of Thrones in it. I thought it was a great touch. It'll be fun to watch and hope they do this and then a movie later on.