Terra Nova - Fox *Spoilers*

don ramo

Richard Dower wrote: »

^ if you'd read interviews you'd know going back in time creates an alternate/new timeline....a new Earth if you will, time branches off so you've got two Earth's going + in 20 million years time that big asteroid hits, but again the producers say they address this and have 20 million years to come up with a sollution.

Also the time portal is perfect for dropping in new characters, ala Lost.

well the earth has been spinning for 6 billion years, there have been 7 known extinction events, and homosapians have been around for 200,000 years, i think its fair to say that these are gonna be the first people from fringe

Richard Dower

New promo vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJBIAVHLIcw

Talisman

Earth 2 with Dinosaurs and Brannon Braga is involved. How the hell does he still get jobs? He screwed up the Star Trek franchise, Threshold was a disaster, FlashForward was also.

My prediction: After a stunning pilot, the plot lines of the show will be advanced in the final few minutes of each episode, the rest will be pure muck. Cancelled after 13 episodes.

Richard Dower

If this dosen't scream JURASSIC PARK i don't know what does?

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/Terra-Nova-cast-image-2.jpg

Richard Dower

Brannon Braga on TN, expect spoilers: http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/03/07/terra-nova-will-keep-an-eye-on-the-future/

Richard Dower

IT'S FOOKED!...pushed back! http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/11/fox-pushes-back-terra-nova-to-fall/

hehe --> Terra Nova: It’s so amazing, we can’t even make it!

Richard Dower

New promo, bit more footage: http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/04/terra-nova-new-promo.html

Richard Dower

Another British actor for TN, are they saying British actors are better then US ones?

http://www.tvline.com/2011/05/rod-hallett-terra-nova/

Richard Dower

It looks entertaining as hell and while the idea is far from the most original out there as long as each week provides enough dinosaur vs human moments then I'll be happy.

All the talk that based on it's pilot episode it could be the most expensive show of all time are forgetting that for that initial 20 mill they have sets and a lot of CGI work which can be reused seriously cutting down the budget for sub=sequent episodes.

Richard Dower wrote: »

Another British actor for TN, are they saying British actors are better then US ones?

http://www.tvline.com/2011/05/rod-hallett-terra-nova/

I'm sure that's what they intended rather than simply casting an actor based on his own merit. One of you're more ridiculous posts Richard, right up there with your thoughts on Glee pushing a pro gay message.

Richard Dower

Deleted User wrote: »

One of you're more ridiculous posts Richard, right up there with your thoughts on Glee pushing a pro gay message.

:rolleyes:

Richard Dower

http://www.tvline.com/2011/08/first-look-terra-nova-key-art/

Richard Dower

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/05/how-terra-nova-butterfly-effect/

^ so?....multiple worlds theory?....a different time stream?, so Earth 2?....

Mindkiller

That's a pretty fooking awful photoshop job up there

Richard Dower

http://collider.com/jason-omara-terra-nova-interview/112881/

Richard Dower

So, tomorrow we'll find out just how good (or bad) this show actually is!....two hour premiere, tv version of Jurasic Park?, Primeval?, i'll definately be checking this out...i'd like it to be good as i'd certainly enjoy seeing a dino show.

But it's had major problems and delays, scrpting issues etc. - Fox have ALOT riding on this, they've spent a fortune! [apparently the pilot cost $20 million]...they *need* it to be a major hit to justify the upfront cash they spent.

It's only been given 13 eps. and IF does does get renewed don't expect fresh eps. until next season, but we'll all soon see what's what tomorrow.......

.......will you watch?

DeWitt

Strangely enough I'm not as excited about this as other fall premieres considering the buzz around it. I will tune in though, if only for Jason O'Mara :P

red dave

Yeah I'll deffo give this a watch

carbarbie

when will this be on irish screens

Jaxxy

I think it's next Monday on Sky?

I'm really looking forward to watching the premiere of this.

T-b0n3

Just saw this now, will definitely give it a watch tomorrow when its out looks interesting. Always welcome the idea of dinosaur stuff, hasn't been anything out in a while on it.

Glebee

Anybody see this yet.

titan18

I liked it, mostly cos I like dinosaurs. I can see the teen boy and young kid annoying me as it goes on, but dinosaurs are cool. Visually, the show is nice and were some nice effects with the Slashers.

Plot wise, the mystery son has some promise, battle with the Sixers and it's left it open for further seasons what with the pilgrimages.

It was a pretty good pilot, better than the other stuff I've seen so far but due to cost etc, it's going to need to do very well in order to keep going. At least it's something different on the tv

youcancallmeal

Premise sounds an awful lot like BBC's sci-fi show Outcasts which I gave up on after 3 episodes. I think I'll wait for halfway through Season 1 and see what people think then?

Richard Dower

It was pretty decent, very enjoyable in fact....it's a family show, it's not at all dark or gritty, it has some sorta tense scenes....more accurate scense of threat, but it wasn't at all graphic or frightening. Visually....the weakest aspects was the dinos, they look badly rendered, not quite Saturday afternoon Syfy but no where close to those BBC dino shows.

The matte background shots don't look too bad though, most of the cash seems to have been spent on a very large set, extras and vehicles. Tis a pity they didn't infuse more money into a central component of the show, realistic dinosaurs.

Cast wise, i like everyone save for Jim's son....his potential love interest is damn hot!, Jason O' Mara is pretty good in this, Terra Nova despite what PR spin spouted by the producers IS the tv version of Jurassic Park.

There are multiple nods and shots identical to JP, dinos running alongside vehicles in hot persuit, nudging them. Raptor attacks etc., right down to a Veggiesauros being feed.
In stating this that's not a bad thing or negative about the show, as i expected there are elements of Avatar here, mostly in the form of the soldiers, vehicles and tech and jungle look.

It was entertaining, it looks pretty good, it's a family show, and importantly gave me more then enough to tune in next week.

4/5

Richard Dower

Oh dear!...the ratings are, um....not good!

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/27/tv-ratings-monday-terra-nova-not-out-of-this-world-men-down-still-manly-as-cbs-ratings-stay-high/104964/

PhiloCypher

Still don't buy that they would be able to breath the atmoshphere that existed 85 millions years ago granted they kinda allude it to being richer in oxygen then they are used to so ill give it a pass for now, otherwise its not bad .

don ramo

PhiloCypher wrote: »

Still don't buy that they would be able to breath the atmoshphere that existed 85 millions years ago granted they kinda allude it to being richer in oxygen then they are used to so ill give it a pass for now, otherwise its not bad .

i think its best not to be thinking to much into that type of stuff when wacthing this show, :D

Jelle1880

I quite like it to be fair, but afraid it'll become very predictable.

VinLieger

Different time stream? really? that better not be the real explanation

Machismo Fan

VinLieger wrote: »

Different time stream? really? that better not be the real explanation

Considering the 'Control the past, control the future' line at the end I doubt it. I quite liked it. Enough intrigue and mystery there to keep me coming back.