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| show_name= Fringe |
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| image= [[Image:Fringe intertitle.png|250px]] |
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| format= [[Science fiction]]<br/>[[Mythology]] |
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| creator= [[J.J. Abrams]]<br>[[Alex Kurtzman]]<br>[[Roberto Orci]] |
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| executive_producer= [[J.J. Abrams]]<br>[[Bryan Burk]]<br>[[Alex Kurtzman]]<br>[[Roberto Orci]]<br>[[Alex Graves]]<br>[[Jeff Pinkner]] |
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| starring= [[Kirk Acevedo]]<br>Tomas Arana<br>[[Blair Brown]]<br>[[Joshua Jackson]]<br>[[Jasika Nicole]]<br>[[John Noble]]<br>[[Charlotte Rampling]]<br>[[Lance Reddick]]<br>[[Anna Torv]]<br>[[Mark Valley]] |
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| country= [[United States]] |
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| location=[[Toronto, Ontario]], [[Canada]] |
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| language= English |
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| network= [[FOX]] |
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| first_aired= [[September 9]] [[2008]] |
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| last_aired= present |
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| num_seasons= 1 |
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| num_episodes= 1 |
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| website = http://www.fox.com/fringe |
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'''''Fringe''''' is the fourth [[Television program|TV series]] co-created by [[J. J. Abrams]] (''[[Felicity]]'', ''[[Alias (TV Series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Lost (TV Series)|Lost]])'' and also his fourth collaboration with co-creators [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] (''[[Alias (TV Series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Mission Impossible III]]'', ''[[Star Trek (film)|Star Trek]]''). It is produced by [[Bad Robot]] in association with [[Warner Bros. Television]]. The plot deals with a [[research scientist]] named Walter Bishop (who Orci describes as "Frankenstein mixed with Albert Einstein"), his son, and a female [[FBI]] agent who brings them back together. The show is described as a cross between ''[[The X-Files]]'', ''[[Altered States]]'', and ''[[The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)|The Twilight Zone]]''.<ref name="USA today coming attractions" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-gravesdirectingfringepilot,0,1809124.story|title=Director Set for J.J. Abrams' 'Fringe' Pilot|date=November 27, 2007|publisher=zap2it.com|accessdate=2008-06-24}}</ref> Like Abrams' previous TV shows, it will have an overarching [[mythology]]. A two-hour, $10,000,000 [[Television pilot|pilot]] was produced,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/fringe/fringe-pilot-leaks-out-before-20615.aspx|title='Fringe' Pilot Leaks Out Before Premiere|last=De Leon|first=Kris|date=June 18, 2008|publisher= BuddyTV|accessdate=2008-06-24}}</ref> where Walter is in a [[mental hospital]]. [[Jeff Pinkner]] will serve as [[executive producer]]/[[showrunner]].<ref name="Jeff Pinkner Showrunner">[http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=43831 Pinker Reunites with Abrams for Fringe]</ref> The ''Fringe'' series premiere aired [[September 9]], [[2008 in television|2008]] at 8:00 p.m. ET on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]], [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] and [[A (TV system)|A]], and is scheduled for airing on [[October 6]], [[2008]] at 9:00 p.m. on [[Sky1]] in the UK and [[September 17]], [[2008]] at 8:30 p.m. on the [[Nine Network]] in [[Australia]].<ref>[http://www.tv.com/fringe/show/75146/summary.html Fringe - TV.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> However, as anticipated, a pre-air version of the pilot was screened in its entirety for fans at [[Comic-Con 2008]].<ref>[http://www.movieweb.com/tv/news/42/30142.php COMIC-CON 2008: J.J. Abrams New Pilot Fringe Reviewed!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Development== |
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J.J. Abrams told television critics the inspiration for ''Fringe'' came from a range of sources, including [[Michael Crichton]], ''[[The X-Files]]'', ''[[Altered States]]'', and ''[[The Twilight Zone]]''.<ref>[http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/07/fringe-x-files.html J.J. Abrams: 'Fringe' isn't directly inspired by 'X-Files' - The Live Feed <!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Additionally, Orci stated that it is a combination of a [[procedural (genre)|procedural]] and an "extremely serialized and very culty" series, quoting as examples of each, [[Law & Order]] and [[Lost (TV series)|Lost]].<ref>[http://www.scifi.com/sfw/interviews/sfw19440.html J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci dig deep to discover "the pattern" in their new Fox series, Fringe], scifi.com</ref> |
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When an international flight lands at Boston's Logan Airport and there are no signs of life, FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, a scientist, Walter Bishop, and his son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a mysterious plague and a series of unbelievable events. |
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==Cast== |
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On [[January 17]], [[2008]], [[Kirk Acevedo]], Tomas Arana and [[Mark Valley]] joined the cast as main characters in the pilot episode. Acevedo and Valley will play FBI agents ("Charlie Francis" and "John Scott," respectively). Arana's part is unknown.<ref>[http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=47430 Cast Set For Abrams' Fringe]</ref> |
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On [[January 24]], [[2008]], [[John Noble]] and [[Lance Reddick]] joined the cast, playing main characters in the series. Noble will play one of the three lead characters: Dr. Walter Bishop. Reddick will play Phillip Broyles, a special agent for [[Homeland Security]] who heads the special Fringe division, which is established to investigate a series of terrorist/paranormal events. [[Charlotte Rampling]] has also joined the cast.<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=41185 Noble and Reddick Board Abrams' Fringe]</ref><ref>[http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/01/his_recordbreaking_blockbuster.html Catch of the day: Cloverfield, Star Trek and now Fringe]</ref> |
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On [[January 31]], [[2008]], [[Anna Torv]], [[Blair Brown]] and [[Jasika Nicole]] had joined the cast. Torv will play one of the three lead characters: [[Olivia Dunham]], a young, tough FBI agent who is forced to confront the spread of unexplained phenomena and work with Dr. Walter Bishop. Brown will play the brilliant Nina Sharp<ref>[http://tv.ign.com/dor/objects/14208895/fringe/videos/fringe_ign_supportingcast.html Fringe TV Behind the Scenes - Meet the Cast: Supporting Players]</ref>, a 16-year veteran at MASSIVE DYNAMIC, a cutting-edge research facility whose leader worked with Dr. Walter Bishop before Bishop was assigned to a mental asylum. Nicole will play the recurring role of [[Astrid Farnsworth|Astrid]], a federal agent and assistant to [[Olivia Dunham]].<ref>[http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=47832 Fringe Cast Fills Out]</ref> |
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On [[February 8]], [[2008]], [[Joshua Jackson]] had joined the cast. He will play Peter Bishop, a smart high-school drop-out with gambling debts, who is one of the lead characters in the show.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7234708.stm BBC News Creek star 'set for sci-fi role']</ref> |
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==Crew== |
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On [[April 8]], [[2008]], it was announced that [[Jeff Pinkner]] will be the head [[show runner]]. J.J. Abrams said he trusts Pinkner after working with him in ''[[Alias (TV Series)|Alias]]'' and ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]''.<ref name="Jeff Pinkner Showrunner" /> |
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As expected, [[Michael Giacchino]], Abrams' frequent collaborator, is the composer for ''Fringe'' following ''Alias'' and ''Lost''. And also like his previous shows, Abrams wrote the theme himself. |
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==Other media== |
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[[Wildstorm]], an imprint of [[DC Comics]] (itself a sister company to Warner Bros. Television), released a [[prequel]] [[comic book]] two weeks before the series premiere,<ref name="USA today coming attractions">[http://www.usatoday.com/life/2008-06-12-coming-attractions_N.htm Coming Attractions: The Radiators, Natalie Cole, Jeremy DeCoursey, J.J. Abrams], ''[[USA Today]]'', June 13, 2008</ref> written by [[Zack Whedon]], [[Joss Whedon]]'s brother.<ref>[http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/08/29/dr-horrible-sings-again-gets-moist/ Doctor Horrible Sings Again, Gets Moist], ''[[MTV News]]'', August 29, 2008.</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{Official|http://www.fox.com/fringe}} |
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*{{imdb title|id=1119644|title=Fringe}} |
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*{{TV.com show|id=75146|title=Fringe}} |
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* [http://www.fringepedia.net Fringe Fan Site] |
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* [http://www.massivedynamic.com official Massive Dynamic Corporate website] |
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