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Torture like Jack Bauer’s would be OK, Bill Clinton says

WASHINGTON – What the nation needs is some good Jack Bauer agents, says Bill Clinton. Bill and Hillary Clinton apparently no longer think torture has a place in U.S. policy, but Bubba sure hopes a “24”-style cowboy steps up if someone ever nabs a terrorist who knows a bomb is about to blow. “If you’re…

24 Energy Drink

24 Energy Drink Coming to Europe

20th Century Fox has secured a deal with Cott Corporation to produce an exclusive 24-CTU branded stimulation drink. This is the first time that a product within the growing energy drinks sector has been created around an entertainment property. The drink will be produced in a regular and diet version in a large 440ml can.…

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Justice Scalia Defends Jack Bauer

The Globe and Mail reported that Scalia came to the defense of Jack Bauer and his torture tactics during an Ottawa conference of international jurists and national security officials last week. During a panel discussion about terrorism, torture and the law, a Canadian judge remarked, “Thankfully, security agencies in all our countries do not subscribe…

Edgar Stiles dying in 24 Season 5

The Simpsons producers planned to kill Edgar Stiles

iF Magazine has interviewed The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean and got a little tidbit from the upcoming 24 parody episode they have planned (airing in two weeks on May 20th). iF: You’re doing a 24 parody as well, do you kill off a Springfield character? JEAN: We talked about having Edgar from 24 coming…

24 Producers send South Park Studios a suitcase nuke

THE HIT TV SHOW, “24” JUST SENT US, THE HIT TV SHOW, “SOUTH PARK”, A SUITCASE NUKE! A SUITCASE NUKE!!!!! Most of us are huge “24” fans. Let me tell you from personal experience, there is nothing in the world like running through the office with a nuclear device! NOTHING!! Cell phone cameras were out…

24 co-creator Robert Cochran renews contract for 2 years

Co-creator/co-showrunner Bob Cochran has inked a two-year, seven-figure overall deal with the show’s producer 20th Century Fox Television. The pact, as you’d expect, covers his duties on “24” for the length of the deal as well as develop (along with fellow “24” co-creator/co-showrunner Joel Surnow) new projects for the studio. Source: Futon Critic

Joke: Upcoming ’24’ Focuses on Jack Bauer Eating a Sandwich

Humor site BBSpot has a funny article up about 24. It’s of course fake, but a fun read. Hollywood, CA – Fox was uncharacteristically candid this week about the next hour in one of CTU agent Jack Bauer’s (Kiefer Sutherland) many harrowing days. In an interview with Variety, executive producer Evan Katz revealed the next…

Beverly Bryant in 24 Conspiracy

“24: Conspiracy” ranks as the most-viewed V CAST mobisode

Verizon has announced that 24: Conspiracy is quite popular for them, currently ranking as their most popular mobisode series on their “V CAST” service. V CAST Facts Just six weeks into its February 1 launch, V CAST is attracting consumers to view cool content in a host of categories. Some interesting facts about the most…

’24’ the most pirated TV show in Britain

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has emerged as the world’s biggest market for downloading pirated TV, driven by tech-savvy fans who are unwilling to wait for popular U.S. shows such as “Desperate Housewives.” Britain’s status as a TV downloading hotspot, revealed in a study by UK technology consultancy Envisional on Thursday, could pose problems for UK…

Ex-CIA pro evaluates realism of ’24’

Chicago Tribune’s Maureen Ryan spoke with Mike Baker, a former cover field-operations officer that worked for the CIA for 14 years before becoming the CEO of Veritas Global, a security and risk-management firm. Here’s his take on what’s real and what’s not when it comes to 24: Main character: Counter-terrorism expert Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland)…

Online Game “24: Countdown” Puts ’24’ Fans in the Action

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Before the fourth season of Fox’s “24” kicks off on Jan. 9, fans will get a chance to save Las Vegas from nuclear annihilation. That’s the premise of a free online game that the network added to its Web site to help build anticipation for the two-hour premiere of the…

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Imagine Entertainment Renews Contract with Fox for Two Years

Imagine TV, which has produced FOX’s most reliable drama for the past few seasons and its most critically lauded comedy last year, is staying within the News Corp. family. The production company headed by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer has signed a new two-year agreement with 20th Century Fox TV, extending a partnership that began…

Kiefer Sutherland and Elisha Cuthbert celebrate the 100th episode

Elisha Cuthbert asked Kiefer Sutherland to be her voice mail

Cute story about Elisha Cuthbert’s friends begging to meet her 24 co-star Kiefer Sutherland. When Elisha Cuthbert landed the role of Kim Bauer in Fox’s hit series “24,” she soon found herself with a bit of a problem. The 21-year-old was beset with calls from friends and loved ones who wanted to meet the show’s…

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Elisha Cuthbert to appear in Mad TV Parody of ’24’

Elisha Cuthbert will be appearing in a Mad TV sketch on April 10th playing a part in a parody of “24”. Take a look at these official promotional stills provided by FOX that shows Elisha as Kim Bauer alongside a Chase Edmunds look-alike played by actor Ike Baronholtz. Mad TV airs on Saturday at 11:00…