Here’s a video showing some cool before and after green-screen shots in the first nine episodes of 24 Season 8.
Despite being set in New York, the eighth season of 24 was filmed entirely in Los Angeles and much of the skylines were digitally replaced by Stargate Studios using technology they refer to as “Virtual Backlot.” You can see some of their work in this showreel video.
Here’s a nice lengthy interview with Howard Gordon where he discusses many aspects of the 24 series. Among the topics discussed are his favorite season to work on (the first), favorite to watch (Day 5), Kiefer Sutherland’s work habits, Jack Bauer’s magic healing powers, the most difficult character to kill, spin-offs, and the upcoming movie.
After being asked by fans on Twitter, Howard Gordon took to his other Twitter account, @24Season8 (shh… I think it’s supposed to be a secret) to explain why bloopers weren’t included on the DVD. The answer is pretty insulting in my opinion.
Here’s a fantastic special feature found on the 24 Season 1 Special Edition DVD. Kiefer Sutherland, co-creators Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, writer Howard Gordon, director Stephen Hopkins, composer Sean Callery, director of photography Peter Levy, and editor David Thompson are all interviewed. The feature runs a little over 24 minutes and is split into…
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March 29, 2010 at 11:13 amI was around the area when they were filming the part of Kiefer running into the guys playing basketball. It was kind of funny trying to pass off a suburb in L.A. as Brooklyn.
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April 5, 2010 at 1:06 amlol the same can go for the writers on this season
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