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Did Anyone Else Totally Love 24: Redemption Like I Did?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:30:09 -0800

Maybe my expectations were low, but I was impressed by the two-hour 24 "prequel" to the seventh season, "Redemption." Here are a few thoughts on why I liked it:

For whatever reason, it's still strangely comforting to see Jack Bauer back on TV, doing what he does best (picking off the bad guys, saving the good guys, enduring torture, etc.).
Kids. Little African kids are at the heart of Jack's major struggle here and while it might be a manipulative tactic, it definitely worked in getting me to care about the story.
Overall, and especially toward the end, I was on the edge of my seat, stressing out about these people and yelling at my TV again, as though it were the first season of 24 or something. I love that this show is back to having that effect on me.
I really like this new lady president, right down to her cemented hairdo. She just seems smart and no-nonsense while still being warm and trustworthy.
It doesn't hurt that the guy playing her son is rather hot, in a pretty-boy kind of way.
Even for people unfamiliar with 24, or those who have been doubting the quality of the show in recent years (as I have), this two-hour "event" could actually stand on its own as a TV movie. You don't necessarily need to know Jack's history in order to get what's going on and there's a definite ending that lacks major cliffhangers.
Ha! In the previews for the upcoming season I love Chloe's "I'm just a stay-at-home mom!" line. Awesome. Can't wait to see her (and Tony Almeida!) again.

Oh! And diverchick wrote me to say that "about 35-40 minutes into the show, there was this scene where Jack's friend Carl calls Jack. The number that pops up on the phone is 310-597-3781." Apparently if you call that number, Sprint gives a code for a free ringtone. The pass code is "24." Thanks, diverchick!

Did you watch this 24 prequel? What did you think?

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TV Tonight: A Little Something For Everyone

BuzzSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:30:16 -0800

Considering it's the Sunday before a major holiday, tonight's a pretty big one for TV. In addition to the Stephen Colbert Christmas special, Fox is pulling out all the stops for a special 24 event, and HBO bids a first-season farewell to a new hit drama.

24's movie, 24: Redemption, has been a long time coming. The show's been off the air seemingly forever, but it takes its first steps back with tonight's two-hour movie. The prequel to the show's upcoming seventh season picks up with Jack Bauer in Africa, battling an existential funk (and a government investigation) in the midst of a fictional country that's about to plunge into civil war. There's a conspiracy, of course, and a new administration in Washington, led by the show's first female president (Cherry Jones). By the end, I hope we'll have a sense of where 24 wants to go in the months ahead.

Meanwhile, I've also been totally captivated by HBO's True Blood, the Southern Gothic tale of vampires out of the closet brought to you by Alan Ball. The series received tepid reviews in the beginning (including from me), but now I don't miss an episode — and I'm not the only one. To read more about the finale and see a preview of both it and 24: Redemption, just

Earmark the 24th For 24: Redemption

PopSugarUK — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800

As Kiefer Sutherland joins his costars and photographers at an exhibit for the show in Beverley Hills this week, Sky One have stopped teasing us and have finally announced that 24: Redemption will be airing on Sky One on Monday 24 November at 10pm. That's just one day after our friends in the US get to see the two-hour prequel telefilm, which acts as a bridging episode between Day 6 and Day 7. When I asked back in September how you were feeling about this installment, the vast majority of you were excited, and now we've got a confirmed air date the anticipation is building even more. Watch the trailer after the jump and get excited all over again!

To watch the trailer for 24: Redemption, just

Buzz In: What TV Deaths Shocked You Most?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:30:02 -0800

We've been hearing rumors (and seeing funeral pics) about the death of a major character on Gossip Girl for a little while now and I think most fans of the show (including myself) can probably guess who it will be. I'm not saying who my guess is but if it comes true it probably won't be much of a surprise to anyone. Time will tell.

This got me thinking about television deaths that did take me by surprise. Lost fans, for example, can probably count several shocking deaths over the show's lifespan that came out of left field (and some that didn't, but were still sad). I still vividly remember the jaw-dropping shock I felt at the death of Teri Bauer on 24. And sometimes a television death may be predictable but still manage to bring about some tears of disbelief, like Denny's sad death on Grey's Anatomy.

When a TV death is genuinely a surprise it can be really disturbing, but at least it's all just make-believe entertainment. Which TV deaths have shocked you?

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Are You Excited For 24: Redemption Prequel?

PopSugarUK — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Kiefer Sutherland looked suitably Jack Bauer-esque in his aviators as he strolled through NYC yesterday, making me even more excited for the return of 24.The two-hour telefilm bridging show, 24: Redemption (formerly 24: Exile) will serve as prequel to Day 7 and will air on 23rd November in the States, but Sky One is still teasing us here in the UK by not announcing our air date. They have advertised it as coming in November though, so not long now!The prequel sees Jack in war-torn Africa, has a female President of the United States and also stars our very own Scot, Robert Carlyle. Take a look at the trailer and let me know what you think: are you excited for the telefilm prequel?

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Are You Excited For 24: Redemption Prequel?

Yes, yes, yes! Cannot wait.

Not. Interested.

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24 Prequel, "Redemption," Looks Intense, Scary

PopSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:20:20 -0700

24 Prequel, "Redemption," Looks Intense, Scary The preview for the show's two-hour "event" in November might be just the bait. There's more of the same ol' 24 antics, but this time Jack Bauer is "battling an international crisis" in war-torn Africa. Meanwhile, our shady Tom Lennox (Peter MacNicol) chats with the new President of the United States who is, in 24's timely fashion, a woman.

24 Prequel, "Redemption," Looks Intense, Scary

BuzzSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:26 -0700

I've had a love-hate relationship with 24 for a long time, now. When it's bad, it's preposterously bad, but when it's good, it's one of the best things ever. Like, jumping off the couch yelling, kind of thing. But whenever I return to the "hate" side, I always hope there will be something to lure me back.

The preview for the show's two-hour "event" in November might be just the bait. There's more of the same ol' 24 antics (Jack enduring outrageous horrors, Jack screaming urgently at pretty much everyone, an astounding barrage of gunfire — none of which manages to affect our hero at all), but this time Jack Bauer is "battling an international crisis" in war-torn Africa. Meanwhile, our shady Tom Lennox (Peter MacNicol) chats with the new President of the United States who is, in 24's timely fashion, a woman.

The seventh season doesn't actually begin until 2009, but this two-hour "prequel" will air Nov. 23. To watch the intense preview,

Manjoyment: Shirtless Kiefer Sutherland

PopSugarUK — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Kiefer Sutherland is a prime example of a man who is getting better as he gets older, and if his dad Donald is anything to go by, he'll continue to look great. The shirtless 24 star was running along Malibu beach yesterday, looking for his dog and treating us to a glimpse of his tattoos. Makes me so jealous that my girl Buzz got to see him in the flesh. You can see Kiefer on the big screen when his latest film Mirrors is released in the UK on 3 October. The movie isn't getting great reviews Stateside, but we've still got the 24 prequel and seventh season to look forward to — which will be shown on Sky One in the UK — and there's even a possibility of a film based on 24. Can't. Wait.

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Jon Voight is 24's Newest Bad Guy

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:37:35 -0700

It's been 40 years since his last regular TV role, but Jon Voight has seen something he likes in 24. Voight will be joining the show for its upcoming seventh season, playing a tormenter of Jack Bauer's.

The Oscar-winning actor — and father of this lady — will play Jack's "uber-nemesis" who's running this season's terrorist plot, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He'll be introduced in the two-hour prequel to season seven, which is currently scheduled to air Nov. 23, and will reappear throughout the season. Voight's last appearance on a TV series was in 1969, when he guest-starred on Gunsmoke for several episodes.

Frankly, I'm just happy to see any news that proves that 24 is moving forward. After all the trouble they had setting up season seven, and then the long delay from the strike, the show seems poised to come back strong. Can you picture Voight as a Bauer-tormenting baddie?

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Sugar Bits — Angelina Replaced as Face of St. John

PopSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:28:36 -0700

After three years, Angelina Jolie will no longer be the face of St. John knitwear. She is being replaced by four fashion models. — FabSugar
Dr. Drew Pinksy apologized to Tom Cruise for saying Tom's interest in Scientology was probably due to suffering from neglect as a child. — Us Weekly
Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima is engaged to basketball star Marko Jaric. — People
Jon Voight is joining the cast of 24 for the upcoming seventh season; he will be playing Jack Bauer's "uber nemesis." — BuzzSugar
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon may have canceled the second wedding they were planning, because pictures of the wedding won't sell for enough to pay for the event. — The Scoop
Chris Martin walked out of an interview promoting Coldplay's new album because he wasn't "enjoying" it. He left his band mate to finish the interview before returning to answer the last question. — BBC News

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