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Fringe is an American science fiction television series co-created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security. The team uses unorthodox "fringe" science and FBI investigative techniques to investigate "the Pattern", a series of unexplained, often ghastly occurrences that are happening all over the world. The show has been described as a hybrid of The X-Files, Altered States, The Twilight Zone, and Dark Angel.
The series premiered in North America on September 9, 2008, on the Fox network. Fringe was part of a Fox initiative known as "Remote-Free TV". Episodes of Fringe were longer than standard dramas on current network television. The show ran with half the commercials during the first season, adding about six minutes to the show's runtime. When the show went to a commercial, a short bumper aired informing the viewer of roughly how much time commercials will consume before the program resumed. On October 1, 2008, Fringe's first season was extended to 22 episodes. This was then cut back to 20 episodes with the season finale airing May 12. The series was renewed for a second season.
Season 2 premiered September 17, 2009. However, Fox's "Remote-Free TV" trial did not continue past the first season.
Plot
Fringe follows the exploits of special agent Olivia Dunham, mad scientist Walter Bishop, and his son, jack-of-all-trades Peter Bishop, as they investigate aspects of fringe science (rare diseases, chimeras, mutants, psychic abilities, teleportation, and so forth). Unlike his other series, Lost, J.J. Abrams promises the series' story arc will be easier to follow and more accessible for those who skip an occasional episode. In an interview first published in September 2008, Abrams said: "Lost has garnered a certain reputation for being a very complicated show and one that you have to watch every episode. Fringe is in many ways an experiment for us, which is, we believe it is possible to do a show that does have an overall story and end game, which Fringe absolutely does… We can do a show that has that, so that there's a direction the show is going and there's an ultimate story that's being told, but also a show that you don't have to watch episodes one, two and three to tune into episode four." Roberto Orci, a co-creator, commented that Fringe "took its inspiration from The X-Files", but will “differentiate through the characters," and be a whole new take on the genre.
Season 1
All over the world, a series of apparent experiments collectively referred to as "The Pattern" (e.g., a newborn baby who rapidly ages and dies within a few minutes, a bus full of passengers trapped in a strange resin, like mosquitoes trapped in amber) are occurring for reasons unknown. Olivia, Peter, and Walter are in charge of investigating these strange events to determine their source. Connected to the Pattern is 'Massive Dynamic', a megacorporation which is a leading global technology company, holding the patents for a diverse number of new and significant technologies. Their enemy is ZFT (Zerstörung durch Fortschritte der Technologie), a bioterrorist organization which is orchestrating all of the strange occurrences in order to prepare for a destructive technological singularity. Tying both sides together is a nootropic drug, called Cortexiphan, that was developed by Walter and his partner, William Bell (now chairman of Massive Dynamic), which Olivia and a number of others were treated with as children. Events also reveal to the viewer that a tragedy had occurred to Peter, and only Walter has knowledge of this. The first season closes with Olivia meeting William in a parallel universe where, among other differences, the World Trade Center has not been destroyed.
Season 2
Olivia is returned from her trip to the parallel universe, but is unable to remember much of it; Nina Sharp directs Olivia to Sam Weiss, a bowling alley owner who works with her to help to remember her travels. Alongside this, Olivia's partner Charlie is killed by a shapeshifter, who takes his form and receives instructions from the parallel universe to monitor Olivia. Olivia eventually recalls her conversation with Bell, his caution of the "great storm" that is coming that will impact both universes, and the identity of the man at the center of it, Thomas Jerome Newton. The shapeshifter, as Charlie, learns of this and passes the information along to his allies before Olivia discovers the deception and kills him; the FBI soon find that Newton's body has been stolen.
Newton is restored to life by his allies, and recovers pieces of Walter's brain that Bell had purposely removed to bury the knowledge of how to open the door to the alternate universe; the missing brain is the cause of Walter's insanity. After recovering the knowledge, Newton tests the process by bringing a building from the alternate universe into this one, which, as Walter previously had learned, will cause a random building of the same mass to be pulled back into the alternate universe within days. Walter implores Olivia to regain her childhood ability, brought about by his trials on Cortexiphan on her at a young age, to detect objects from the alternate universe or that are affected by it. Olivia is able to rediscover her ability in time to save the people of the affected building before it disappears. Afterward, she discovers that Peter is from the alternate universe; Walter urges her not to reveal to him, wanting to do it himself but unable to conjure the courage to do so.
Peter soon learns the truth about himself when the alternate universe's Walter (dubbed "Walternate" by William Bell), there, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, arrives with Newton's help and offers to return Peter home. The Observers warn Olivia that Peter may spell the end of one or both universes through the use of a strange machine. With the help of three other Cortexiphan patients, she and Walter cross to the alternate universe to try to stop Walternate from using Peter in the device. The second season ends with William Bell transporting Peter, Walter, and Olivia back to their universe, but it is revealed Olivia is in fact the alternate Olivia. The last scene shows Walternate visiting Olivia in a jail cell.
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Olivia Dunham was an FBI special agent who was recruited by Philip Broyles to be part of the Fringe Division of the FBI, where she spearheaded several investigations of paranormal events related to the pattern, alongside Peter and Walter Bishop. She is portrayed by Anna Torv.
Childhood
Olivia's stepfather, an abusive alcoholic, would beat Olivia's mother while accusing her of adultery. Olivia's mother remained silent about this to everyone else. On one occasion, Olivia's stepfather broke her mother's nose before leaving the house and driving away. Upon his return, Olivia shot him twice with a handgun. The wounds were not fatal, a fact that Olivia regretted for the rest of her life. After recovering from his wounds, her father left for an unknown location. Since that day, Olivia's father has sent her a greeting card every year on her birthday, to taunt her and remind her that he is still alive. ("The Cure")
In the early 1980's, Olivia was subjected to several experiments conducted by Walter Bishop and William Bell, and was given the drug Cortexiphan. She was often partnered with Nick Lane, in order to keep the children from becoming afraid. She was later released from the treatment, and had no memory of what had occurred..("Bad Dreams") The purpose of experimenting on the children was to unlock hidden abilities to prepare them to fight in an oncoming "war" against people from a different reality as outlined in the ZFT Manuscript.
College and FBI
Dunham graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Psychology and Criminology, and served as a United States Marine Corps special investigator, prosecuting Sanford Harris, who was charged with sexually assaulting three Marine Corps Privates. Dunham was successful and Harris was jailed, though this case caused bad blood to form between FBI agent Phillip Broyles and Dunham. ("Pilot") Dunham soon became an agent for the FBI, a career she had been set upon since age nine.
While working for the FBI, Dunham became romantically involved with fellow agent and partner John Scott. Due to the fact that relationships between agents were not allowed, the affair was kept quiet, though Dunham hated the secrecy.
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Peter Bishop/Joshua Jackson
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Peter Bishop is a character and a main protagonist on Fringe, the son of Dr. Walter Bishop. He is portrayed by Joshua Jackson.
Childhood
Peter (in his dream) right before abducted by Walter to his universe
Peter was originally from the alternate universe. After the original Peter died from an uncurable illness, Walter used a window to watch his alternate come up with a cure, but fail to realize it. Walter crossed over into the alternate universe, and brought Peter back with him. However, when they returned, they fell through a patch of ice into a lake. With their fate apparently certain, Walter and Peter were saved by the Observer. As a result, Walter owed a debt to the Observer; there is no suggestion that Peter has a debt of any kind.
After Walter was institutionalized, Peter moved to Allston with his mother because she could not afford the mortgage of their house in Cambridge.
Character
The original casting call for Fringe describes Peter as "a smart high-school drop-out with gambling debts." He is typically very cynical and often sarcastic, especially when dealing with his estranged father. However, after spending a while with Walter he comes to terms with seeing his father again and softens somewhat. He admits he is reluctant to continue helping Olivia in her investigations but becomes a member of the team.
Before being drawn into the events of The Pattern Peter reportedly lived a nomadic life, never keeping one job or staying in one place for too long. When he first meets Olivia he shows reluctance to help, since he is unwilling to deal with his father. He is only persuaded by Olivia's threat to let "certain people" know where he is. When he later discovers this to be a bluff he is surprised, saying "I can usually tell when people... I mean that's sort of what I do." However he reveals he does have people after him, owing considerable amounts of money to and individual named Big Eddie. Olivia later offers to clear his debts in order to secure his co-operation, but he refuses, saying he can clear his own debts himself.
Peter's IQ is 190; 50 points above genius. His list of previous occupations includes being a fireman, a cargo pilot, and a college chemistry professor - a position he gained by falsifying a degree from MIT. Despite this he managed to have papers published before he was exposed as a fraud.
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Walter Bishop/John Noble
Walter Bishop was an eccentric researcher specializing in fringe science. After seventeen years of being locked up in a mental institution, which had many negative effects on his personality, Walter was eventually recruited by the FBI to work in their Fringe Division alongside Olivia Dunham and his son, Peter Bishop.
Pre-Season One
Walter Bishop was born in Cambridge in 1946, and attended Harvard University, conducting postgraduate study at Oxford and MIT. His I.Q., a profoundly above-average 196, made him one of the most brilliant scientific minds of his generation. From the 1970s until around 1991, Walter, an endowed chair of Biochemistry at Harvard, conducted experiments in the basement of the college's Kresge building, along with his lab partner William Bell and their assistants. The field of the duo's experiments ranged from quantum physics to genetic engineering, propelling Walter into an unknown relationship with the U.S. government to advance its most scientifically innovative -- and ethically questionable -- research projects under the heading of fringe science. It is also implied that during this time, Walter wrote the manuscript "Destruction Through Technology," known in German as "Z.F.T." ("Ability")
At one point in the early 1980s, Walter assisted William Bell's experiments on children using the drug "Cortexiphan". The test subjects included both Olivia Dunham and Nick Lane. ("Bad Dreams")
However, an accident in 1991 resulted in the death of at least one of his assistants ("The No-Brainer"), beginning many accusations of Walter using humans as guinea pigs for his experiments. Charged with manslaughter, Walter was instead deemed mentally unstable and admitted to St. Claire's Psychiatric Institution. Only Walter's immediate family were able to visit him in the institution, though it took seventeen years before his son, Peter Bishop, would even speak to him.
Season One
When John Scott, an FBI agent, was infected by a toxin that caused his flesh to degenerate, agent Olivia Dunham discovered that Walter had conducted research on a very similar type of toxin. With the reluctant help of Walter's estranged son Peter, Olivia was able to speak to Walter about the toxin; he revealed that he had known someone would ask him about it. Olivia had much trouble communicating with Walter, as his words were disjointed and he was distracted.
After several questions he demanded to see Peter. The two reunited briefly and informally, and Peter showed some hostility toward his father. However, this meeting seemed to help Walter regain his focus, and he stated that he would need to see Scott's afflicted body in order to identify how advanced the toxin was.
Walter was then released by the hospital into Peter's custody, and he traveled back to the hospital to examine Scott. During this, he discovered that his former laboratory had been closed down, and he became violently upset. At his request, the FBI reopened the laboratory and provided Walter with several pieces of equipment, including a cow. The laboratory was subsequently reopened. Making the laboratory his headquarters, Walter became more enthusiastic and less distracted, though he still acted somewhat eccentrically, often developing cravings for foods that he had been deprived from during his time in the mental institution.
In the process of solving the case, Walter used a synaptic transfer to give Olivia access to John Scott's memories, a process that would later be repeated several times. After the case was solved, Peter elected to stay with Walter to help solve more cases related to The Pattern. ("Pilot")
After solving two cases related to his previous work ("The Same Old Story")("The Ghost Network"), a case of a mysterious cylinder that burrowed up from the ground presented itself to Walter, and Walter found it necessary to hide the cylinder from everyone else. The cylinder case also led him into contact with The Observer, whom he had met before during a car accident from Peter's childhood. ("The Arrival")
Season Two
Walter displays traits atypical of Asperger Syndrome, a mild form of autism, which includes social awkwardness of various types, in varying degree, and mildly obsessive behavior. Asperger Syndrome is also marked by difficulty in reading body language and a flat affect which is often mistaken for a lack of empathy. This may also contribute to why he doesn't feel moral hazard in using human beings as test subjects, but is explained when Walter has an MRI of his brain. Walters charts show that he has been through a procedure on his brain. A review of Walter's test results show that has had three incisions on the left temporal lobe. Walter had tissue removed from his hippocampus, which stores memory and contributes to spatial awareness. This was done by his friend William Bell to remove the memory of how Walter opened the doorway to the dimension. When his pieces of brain were reconnected by Newton he seemed more normal than ever.
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Other Characters
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Phillip Broyles is a Special Agent-in-Charge with the Department of Homeland Security. He leads the Fringe Division, a multi-agency task force with an overt mission of identifying, investigating and solving the expanding number of science-related crimes witnessed over the past few years.
Astrid Farnsworth is a Junior Agent with the FBI, and an assistant to Agent Olivia Dunham.
Nina Sharp is an executive director at Massive Dynamic. She is portrayed by Blair Brown.
Charlie Francis was a main character on Fringe. He is portrayed by Kirk Acevedo. Charlie was an FBI agent, close friend and confidant of Olivia Dunham.
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2010 FOX Upfront After Party
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Joshua Jackson Radio interview KROQ
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Fringe - The Next Chapter
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Fringe dissected scenes from Fringe Season 1 Blu-Ray
Episode 1x05 Power Hungry
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Fringe wins Two Saturn Awards - Anna Torv: Best Actress & Leonard Nimoy: Best Guest Star (variety)
Saturn Awards open Pandora's box
James Cameron's sci-fi epic 'Avatar' draws 10
By DAVID S. COHEN
It was all "Avatar" all the time as the Saturn Awards were presented Thursday night in Burbank.
James Cameron's epic won 10 awards, including science fiction picture, from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films.
Cameron, the record holder for most lifetime Saturn wins, won two personally, as director and writer.
Pic also took kudos for actor (Sam Worthington), actress (Zoe Saldana), supporting actor and actress (Stephen Lang and Sigourney Weaver), special effects, production design and music.
The win by Saldana, who played the alien princess Neytiri, marks a rare acting kudo for an all-CG character.
"Avatar" wasn't the only picture to get major awards. "Watchmen" won fantasy honors; "District 9" was top international film; "Drag Me to Hell" was top horror pic; "Monsters vs. Aliens" was the animated pic choice; and "Inglourious Basterds" was top action/adventure pic.
"Watchmen" also took awards for costumes (Michael Wilkinson) and DVD special edition (The Ultimate Cut).
On the TV side, voters went for an eclectic mix typical of the Saturns. "Lost" took top TV series, with "Breaking Bad" as top cable/syndication series and "Torchwood: Children of Earth" as "Best Presentation on Television." Lead actor winners were Josh Holloway of "Lost" and Anna Torv of "Fringe." Supporting kudos went to Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad") and Julie Benz ("Dexter").
Four honorary awards were presented. Cameron received the Visionary Award, scribes Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman drew the George Pal Memorial Award, Lauren Shuler-Donner received producers showcase honors, and Irvin Kershner was given life career honors.
THE WINNERS OF THE 36TH ANNUAL SATURN AWARDS
Best Science Fiction Film: Avatar
Best Fantasy Film: Watchmen
Best Horror Film: Drag Me To Hell
Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: Inglourious Basterds
Best Actor: Sam Worthington (Avatar)
Best Actress: Zoe Saldana (Avatar)
Best Supporting Actor: Stephen Lang (Avatar)
Best Supporting Actress: Sigourney Weaver (Avatar)
Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones)
Best Director: James Cameron (Avatar)
Best Writer: James Cameron (Avatar)
Best Music: James Horner (Avatar)
Best Costume: Michael Wilkinson (Watchmen)
Best Make-Up: Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow (Star Trek)
Best Production Design: Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg (Avatar)
Best Special Effects: Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andrew R. Jones (Avatar)
Best International Film: District 9
Best Animation Film: Monsters vs. Aliens
Best Television Series: Lost
Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series: Breaking Bad
Best Presentation on Television: Torchwood: Children of Earth
Best Actor on Television: Josh Holloway (Lost)
Best Actress on Television: Anna Torv (Fringe)
Best Supporting Actor on Television: Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Best Supporting Actress on Televison: Julie Benz (Dexter)
Guest Starring Role on Television: Leonard Nimoy (Fringe)
Best DVD Release: Nothing But the Truth
Best DVD Television Release: Lost (The Complete Fifth Season)
Best DVD Special Edition: Watchman: The Ultimate Cut
Best DVD Collection: Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection
Best Local Stage Production: Fantasy/Musical: Mary Poppins (Ahmanson Theatre)
Best Local Stage Production: Play/Dramatic Musical: Parade (Mark Taper Forum)
Best Local Stage Production: Small Theatre: Fellowship: The Musical (Falcon Theatre)
The Visionary Award: James Cameron
The George Pal Memorial Award: Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
The Producers Showcase Award: Lauren Shuler Donner
The Life Career Award: Irvin Kershner
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wow! thanks Briteen for this news! I'm really happy for fringe and Anna Torv! *__* .
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