Fringe Halloween

To celebrate Halloween, TV Guide and E! have created Gross/Spooky TV show lists, which both include Fringe:

TV Guide: Oh, Yuck! 9 Gross Television Scenes

E!: Spookiest Shows on TV

How are you celebrating Halloween? How about Fringe-Style, with a Fringe Pumpkin or Fringe Costume?

If you need some ideas, how about a six-fingered hand pumpkin, or try other Fringe symbols. Or you could dress your pumpkin up like Mr. Papaya!

As far as a Fringe costume, The Observer is an easy choice - you'll just need a suit and a hat (shave your head and eyebrows for a more authentic look!), or dress up like Gene, everyone's favorite Fringe cow.

Send us your pictures, and we'll post them in a Fringe Halloween Gallery.

Fringe Episode Titles

The episode titles for the next four Fringe episode have been revealed in a Fox Press Release.

November 11 - #107 - In Which We Meet Mr. Jones
November 18 - #108 - The Equation
November 25 - #109 - The Dreamscape
December 2 - #110 - Safe

You can read the episode descriptions for all four episodes, and see some promotional photos for In Which We Meet Mr. Jones, over in our Fringe Spoilers section.

Fringe Comic #2 Re-Announced

Fringe Comic #2 has been re-announced on the DC / Wildstorm website. The new release date is January 28th, 2009.

Watch for a special announcement on this miniseries' creative team, coming soon!

The secret history of Walter Bishop and William Bell continues in this exclusive tie-in to the hit Fox show Fringe! Witness their first attempts at pushing the boundaries of science and reality!

Wildstorm Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US

Click here for more Fringe comics news.

Fringe Dwellers Podcast: Episode 8

Jen and Adele dip their toes into the murky onion soup of Fringe's sixth episode, The Cure. We discuss our thoughts about the Olivia backstory relevations, Peter's deal with the devil (and by that we mean Nina Sharp) and the gutwrenchingly funny Walterisms of this episode.

Emails, voicemail and our plans for the mini-hiatus are also discussed. Show notes are available at the Fringe Dwellers homepage.

Listen now:


You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

If you have a comment or question for Adele & Jen, you can email them at fringedwellers@gmail.com. You can also leave a voicemail for them at (206) 333-0072, or reach them on Twitter as fringedwellers, or Facebook as Gene the Cow Worshippers

KROQ: Joshua Jackson Interview

Joshua Jackson was interviewed by Kevin & Bean on the Los Angeles radio station KROQ.

Good Day NY: Lance Reddick Interview

Lance Reddick was on Good Day New York Tuesday to discuss Fringe and what it's like to work with J.J. and Joshua. Julie Chang also got Lance to sing a little tune for her.

Fringe: The Cure - HD Screencaps

High-Definition screen captures of Fringe Episode 1.06 "The Cure", are now available in our Galley section.

Some of the most interesting screenshots are already up in our Screencaps / Easter Egg section, but if there's something you can't find there or in our Gallery, you can request a screenshot here.

Fox Fringe: Walter's Lab Notes #6

Accompanying the usual crime scene photos and notes, a bowl of Mr. Papayahead's remains and what looks like a blood spatter picture of a woman sealed in a plastic baggy?

Fringe Episode 106 - The Cure

After weeks of being reported missing, a woman with a rare disease resurfaces in suburban Massachusetts and inexplicably causes excruciating pain and subsequent death to those she encounters...
Which major science fiction themes would you like Fringe to explore?

TV Guide: Jasika Nicole Interview

TV Guide has an exclusive interview with Jasika Nicole, who plays Astrid Farnsworth on Fringe. Jasika reveals some interesting information about her character, and some theories about William Bell. There are some mild-spoilers in the article, so you can read the spoiler-free version below, or head over to Spoilers.FringeTelevision.com to read the spoliers.

Click here to read the Spoiler-Free article

Fringe: Jasika Nicole Hints at Astrid's Secrets
by Mickey O'Connor
Oct 21, 2008 07:16 AM ET

When Jasika Nicole auditioned for J.J. Abrams' Fringe (Tuesdays, 9 pm/ET, Fox), she was told it was for a sci-fi series that incorporated humor. As FBI Special Agent Astrid Farnsworth, though, Nicole isn't exactly given a lot of the punchlines, saddled as she is with doing a lot of the heavy lifting in the lab of mad scientist Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble). With a background in musical theater and a talent for drawing (check out her work, including an autobiographical comic, on her website), Jasika (it's pronounced jah-SEEK-uh) talks to us about being intimidated by Noble, why Astrid returned to work in the lab and her theory about the identity of the elusive William Bell.

TVGuide.com: What's a sensible gal like Astrid doing with this bunch of crazies?
Jasika Nicole: I think Astrid is really riveted by Olivia Dunham [who is played by Anna Torv]. I think for any woman starting out in her career, Agent Dunham is an exceptional role model. On Fringe, she is juxtaposed with the doctor, who is also brilliant, but was in an institution. I imagine that Astrid is trying to learn the balance of going after what you want in your career without having it be your whole life. Literally 15 minutes ago I was talking with Anna Torv about needing a scene to show that Astrid has a life outside of this lab.

TVGuide.com: So what's coming up for Astrid? Will she have a larger role in future episodes?
Nicole: She's always doing a lot of lab work, always doing a lot of filing and interjecting at appropriate moments. Episode 107 [which airs on Nov. 11] is really intense. [SPOILER REMOVED]

TVGuide.com: Do you have a backstory for Astrid?
Nicole: So far I've learned that she's really, really smart, has a brain for science even though that isn't what she studied. [SPOILER REMOVED]

TVGuide.com: Tell me about working with John.
Nicole: John is the funniest guy. I thought he would be very serious, and I was intimidated when I first met him, and I'm pretty sure he made fun of me because, you know, he likes to keep the mood light. Seeing him work is fascinating; it's like taking a master class. I just like to sit back and watch how he processes information and take notes. He's able to do a scene a million different ways within the span of five minutes because he's so able to connect with the artistic vision everyone has for this show.

TVGuide.com: But why can't Dr. Bishop ever remember Astrid's name?
Nicole: I wonder if it just started out as one joke, and it just ended up being so charming and funny that they kept it going. It's hard for me not to laugh; John's reading on it is so funny. We have this running joke where we're always trying to think of new names for Astrid. We were rehearsing a scene the other day and he called me "Afro," and I died. I fell on the floor laughing. He's also called me "Aspirin" and "Ostrich."

TVGuide.com: And when he finally does pay attention to her, he attacks and sedates her. Why do you think Astrid came back to the lab?
Nicole: At first, it was discouraging that they didn't put anything in that told you why Astrid returned. But I think that it sets up something to happen later. [SPOILER REMOVED]

TVGuide.com: Personally, I think that Astrid is much more than she appears, that maybe she has some kind of special skill or power that's related to Dr. Bishop's work.
Nicole: I think that is very, very possible. The best theory I heard so far is that I am William Bell.

TVGuide.com: Wanna hear the best William Bell theory that I heard? That he's Blair Brown's prosthetic arm!
Nicole: [Laughs] That's beautiful. At night, it leaves her body and goes out and does bad things.

Fringe Dwellers - Episode 7 - "Power Hungry"

In episode seven of the Fringe Dwellers Podcast, Jen and Adele try a slightly new format to tackle the electrifying fifth FRINGE episode - Power Hungry. They respond to your emails, report on the newest Kurt-ci news and bring your some spoilers.

Also, listen out for David Wu's parody of Gold Digger that summarizes the events of episode 4 before the spoilers.

Listen now:


You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

If you have a comment or question for Adele & Jen, you can email them at fringedwellers@gmail.com. You can also leave a voicemail for them at (206) 333-0072, or reach them on Twitter as fringedwellers, or Facebook as Gene the Cow Worshippers

Fringe: Power Hungry - HD Screencaps

High-Definition screencaps of Fringe Episode 105 "Power Hungry", are now available in our Galley section.

Some of the most interesting screenshots are already up in our Screencaps / Easter Egg section, but if there's something you can't find there or in our Gallery, you can request a screenshot here.

Fringe Photos: Episode 105 - Power Hungry

Here are the promotional photos for Fringe Episode 105 "Power Hungry"

Fringe Scenemaker 105: Power Hungry

Fringe Scenemaker is a behind the scenes look at the filming of Fringe Episode 105 - Power Hungry.

Fox Fringe: Walter's Lab Notes #5

Walter's King of Cups card is a tarot card. Interpreting the King of Cups really depends on which source you favor, but one we found might allude to Olivia's relationship with John Scott.

The King of Cups does not repress his emotions and unconscious impulses but has learned to accept and deal with them in a mature and balanced manner. -- biddytarot.com

Most notable however, the face of the king is covered (or scratched out?) by a bird dropping?

Among a few crime scene photos of the elevator crash are two feathers, presumably those of the pigeons responsible for the mess. Also seemingly out of place, what appears to be a childhood art project "By: Peter!!"

There is also a diagram of the device used to reorient the pigeon's internal compasses so they could home in on Joseph Meegar's location.

Fringe Episode 105 - Power Hungry

When it's discovered that a rather simple man has the ability to harness electricity, dangerous and deadly occurrences follow, and our unlikely trio investigates this super-charged oddity...

Thumbs up or down for the return of Undead Agent John Scott (Mark Valley)?

Fringe Comics Delayed Until 2009

The next Fringe Comic - Fringe #2 - was due to be released next week on October 15. However, a quick check of the DC Comics Wildstorm website reveals that all references to future issues have been removed:

• Fringe #2
• Fringe #3
• Fringe #4
  

And according to Comics Worth Reading, all orders for #2, #3, and #4 have been canceled.

I talked to Wildstorm, and they have officially confirmed that the series will be delayed until January 2009. Hank Kanalz, the VP – General Manager of WildStorm said the reason for the delay was that:

“The writer’s of the show want to make sure the comic book is integrated into the mythology of the FRINGE world, so we have decided to refocus the direction of the comic book. Unfortunately, this means that we will have some delays, but will be back in January.”

We'll let you know as soon as pre-orders are available again.

Fringe Photos: Episode 104 - The Arrival

Here are the promotional photos for Fringe Episode 104 - The Arrival.

Jasika Nicole Interview with TheFringePodcast

TheFringePodcast has an interview with actress Jasika Nicole, who plays Astrid Farnsworth on Fringe. They chat about her love of art, how she came to be a part of Fringe, life on the set, JJ Abrams, Creepy Bald Guy (sort of), Gene the Cow, and other topics.

Listen Now:

Download: TheFringePodcast Episode 0111

Secrets of Fringe, with Kurtzman, Pinkner, & Orci

There's no new episode of Fringe tonight, but Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman, Jeff Pinkner, and Roberto Orci have something to tide you over until next week - The Secrets Of Fringe. They discuss seven important insights about Olivia Dunham, Walter Bishop, Peter Bishop, Phillip Broyles, The Observer, The Pattern, and Agent Scott.

If that only whets your Fringe appetite, why not catch up on some Fringe podcasts, or head over to the Fringe wiki, and contribute to Fringe community!

UPDATE: E!'s Watch With Krisitn has some more Q&A with Kurtzman and Orci. Specifically, they address some concerns I have seen in the comments:

Is It All About Walter? So far almost every case has tied directly back to Walter's (John Noble) work. Isn't that a lot of weirdness leading back to one man? Said Orci: "There is a much larger mosaic at play here, and Walter's work is part of it. A lot of the work that Walter did before he was committed, and before he lost a lot of his memory, was stolen from him. The question is, who stole it and why, and does the Pattern have something to do with the work that he's done?" However, Kurtzman said, "It won't always be about his work." And thank goodness, because I love the guy, but Walter was thisclose to becoming the Mary Sue of mad scientists...

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