Fringe Sneak Peek 202: Night of Desirable Objects

Three clips from the upcoming Fringe episode "Night of Desirable Objects".

Fringe: Explore The Pattern

A new section titled "Explore The Pattern" has opened on the official Fringe website -Fox.com/Fringe. ETP is a collection of fringe science articles arranged in an elaborate galaxy pattern. Clicking on one of the "stars" takes you to an article or video on the fringe topic. For example, clicking on "Multiverse" link will zoom you into that section, where you can play a BBC video on the subject titled From Universe To Multiverse, Are You Ready?, or link to other related topics.


You can vote on whether you think the information is real or a hoax, or you can even upload your own "evidence". The files can also be arranged in a tradition grid pattern, or even searched if you are looking for something specific.

UPDATE: Here is the complete list of Fringe science topics covered:

Abiogenesis, Antigravity, Artificial Intelligence, Astral Projection, Bacteria, Behavior Modification, Biofeedback, Biogenesis, Biotechnology, Bioterrorism, Biowarfare, Black Hole, Brane Theory, Channeling, Chemtrails, Clairaudience, Clairvoyance, Cloning, Cold Fusion, Collective Consciousness, Collective Unconscious, Cosmology, Crop Circle, Cryogenics, Cryokinesis, Cryonics, Cryptography, Cybernetic Organisms, Dark Energy, Dark Matter, Dreamscape, Dyson Sphere, Empathy, Entheogens, Epidemic, Epigenetics, Epizootic, Evolution, Evolutionary Psychology, Exogenesis, Extrasensory Perception (ESP), Free Energy, Fungi, Genetic Therapy, Genomics, Hallucination, Holography, Hypnosis, Invisibility, Levitation, Life Extension, Lucid Dreaming, Materialization, Mind Control, Mind Reading, Multiverse, Mutation, Nanotechnology, Neural Network, Neurochemicals, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Neuroscience, Orgone Energy, Panspermia, Parallel Universe, Parapsychology, Past Life Regression, Perpetual Motion, Pheromones, Plasmonics, Precognition, Primal Therapy, Psychic Surgery, Psychoactive Substances, Psychokinesis, Psychology, Psychometry, Psychopharmacology, Pyrokinesis, Quantum Cosmology, Quantum Entanglement, Quantum Mechanics, Reanimation, Reincarnation, Relativity, Remote Sensing, Retrocognition, Retroviral Therapy, Robotics, Sheep Circles, String Theory, Superconductors, Suspended Animation, Synesthesia, Tachyons, Telekinesis, Telepathy, Teleportation, Time Dilation, Time Travel, Transgenic Organisms, Transmogrification, Viruses, Weather Modification, Wormhole, and Zero-Point Energy

It looks like there are lots of hidden things to find on the site, as random images will appear while you are browsing the site. Let us know what you find in the comments!

FringeBusters 201: A New Day In The Old Town

For each episode of Fringe, Popular Mechanics asks experts to analyzes the science of Fringe, and separate the science fact from the science fiction.

For "A New Day In The Old Town," PM consults neurologist Justin Sattin, to discuss head trauma:

"This whole idea that people pop out of a coma is silly," Sattin says. "People recover slowly from these kinds of injuries. But again, if you are at the point when you are talking about end-of-life care, the idea that you're just going to defy the odds and suddenly open up your eyes is incongruous. That the woman in the show would have impending herniation but yet not be mechanically ventilated and then suddenly wake up normal is preposterous."

Mr. Sattin had no comment on shape-shifting soldiers from alternate realities.

You can read the full article a Popular Mechanics: Fringe Season Two Premiere Misrepresents Head Trauma

You can read other "Fringebusters" posts here.

Fringe Time Line: Shape Shifting

The shape shifter storyline in the Fringe Season 2 premiere episode "A New Day In The Old Town" is leaving a lot of people confused. Here are the "rules" of shape shifting as we percieve them, and a time line of events, which hopefully will clear things up.

The Rules of Shape Shifting:

• As you see in the video above, the "meat" of the transformation only takes about 18 seconds, and including the setup, about a minute. The shape shifter is clearly not in a hurry here, which could cut the overall time to under 30 seconds.
• When the device is used, the shape shifter takes the physical form of the victim. It's possible that memories may be transferred as well, which would help with the disguise.
  
• The victim stays basically the same, save for the three holes in the mouth and the strange fluid loss.
• The shape shifter does not seems injure, and may be self healing, which helped it survive the car crash and gun shots, and may mean there would be no holes in the mouth if inspected.
• The shape shifter appears to have super-human abilities, endowed with extraordinary strength, and able to leap from tall building without injury.
  

Timeline:

At some point before Olivia's NY trip to meet William Bell, the shape shifter entered our world and killed George Reed and copied his looks.

The shape shifter took Reed's car and waited for Olivia to pass by, so it could crash into her.

After the crash, the shape shifter believe he's killed his target - Oliva, and flees the scene to find a new disguise.

The shape shifter assumes the form of Lloyd Par.

The shape shifter communicates with the alternate reality using the Selectric 251. Is he talking to his boss, or his alternate self?

The shape shifter receives new orders, then heads to the hospital.

The shape shifter assumes the form of Olivia's nurse, and hides the dead nurse's body in the cart next to the furnace.

The nurse unsuccessfully tries to kill Olivia, and is shot in the back by Agent Jessup. Unfazed by the gun shots, the nurse jumps out the window, and runs into the basement and hides near the furnace.

This is where the time line gets a little tricky. As soon as the nurse drops from the ceiling, Charlie immediately turns and fires two shots. Unfortunately, we don't see what happens next.

The sound of two gunshots causes Peter to turn around, then there are two more gunshots heard a few seconds later.

From that point, it takes about 10 more seconds of screen time for Peter and Amy to arrive. It's possible there is some time compression and this could have taken much longer, depending on how large the hospital basement was.

However, 10 seconds is clearly not enough time for the Shape Shifter to perform the transformation, change into Charlie's clothes, and get the nurse's real body from the cart, and then put Charlie's naked body in the cart.

Another possible explanation is that the shape shifting nurse could be playing possum, and kills Charlie after Peter and Amy leave.

However, one problem with that theory is that it looks like Peter takes the transformation device - but then again he could be just looking at it, and could have got it later from Amy. I can't imagine the shape shifter would give it to him.

Not quite a rock-solid case, but almost there. How do you think it all went down?

UPDATE: Here is the Charlie gunshot scene:

Fringe Time Line: Crossing Over With Olivia Dunham

Olivia's trip to the Alternate Reality seemed to be cut and dry at the end of the Season 1 finale "There's More That One Of Everything". However, as Joshua Jackson explains in this video, that "what you think you saw at the end of season 1, is not at all what actually happened."



Here is a time line of events of what we think happened (our reality on the left, alternate reality on the right):

The shape shifter waits for Olivia to pass by, so he could crash into her.

In "There's More Than One Of Everything", we see Olivia swerve to avoid the accident.

However, if you listen to the audio, you can clearly hear that accident did take place, and Olivia has crossed over into an alternate reality but does not realize it.

Olivia continues in the alternate reality to her meeting with William Bell at the Mutsumi Hotel. When Bell is no show, Olivia enters the elevator to leave the hotel.

Originally we thought this is where she crossed over to the alternate universe, but if she is already there, maybe she is teleporting to the World Trade Center. A similar blue light was seen when David Robert Jones escaped from Wissenschaft Prison.

Olivia meets with William Bell. The rest of the conversation will be coming soon.

Olivia violently returns to our reality.

I think the elevator ride is where things get a little confusing. What do you think happened to Olivia?

Fringe Files: "A New Day In The Old Town" Gallery

HD screenshots of Fringe episode 201: "A New Day In The Old Town" are now available on FringeFiles.com.

These screen caps have all been hand selected to increase quality and reduce duplicates, but if you something that might be missing, you can request a specific Fringe screenshot in the Fringe Easter Eggs section.

Fringe Recap From Season 2 Premiere

Here's the opening recap from the Fringe season 2 premiere episode "A New Day In The Old Town"

Head over to the FringeTelevision YouTube channel to watch it in HD.

Fringe Preview 202: Night Of Desirable Objects

Here is the preview for the second episode of Fringe season two Night of Desirable Objects, which airs September 24th, 2009 on FOX.

Head over to the FringeTelevision YouTube channel to watch it in full HD.

Screenshots of the video are available at FringeFiles.com

Fringe Episode 201: A New Day In The Old Town

Olivia makes an unceremonious return from her visit to the alternate reality. Peter, Amy and Charlie race to locate an anonymous hostile force bent on eliminating one of the science team. Walter and Astrid return to the lab to isolate a bit of fringe science - and prepare for Peter’s birthday. Broyles and Nina find their way to Washington D.C. to face congressional scrutiny and defend the Fringe Division.

Discuss the episode here in the comments. What did you think of the season premiere? Was it worth the wait?

How would you rate "A New Day In The Old Town"

Fringe LIVE Chat Tonight: "A New Day In The Old Town"

Happy Fringeday! It's time for another LIVE Fringe chat from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM ET, if you want to talk with other Fringe fans during or after the show. We'll try to get there a little early if anyone has questions they want answered.

To join the chat, visit the Fringe chat room, enter your name or a nickname, and join the fun! (please don't use the default mib_xxxxx nickname!)

I will be there (as FringeTelevision) along with AdamMorgan. In the past we've been joined by people from the show ...you never know who might show up!else might join us...

Fringe Endless Impossibilities Commercial in HD

Here is the new Fringe "New Cases. Endless Impossibilities." Commercial.

Head over to the FringeTelevision YouTube channel to watch it in full HD.

Happy Fringe Day!

It's been 128 days since the Season 1 finale of Fringe, but I believe tonight's episode is worth the wait.

If you are just joining us in the world of Fringe, tonight's episode will try to cover all the bases and explain who's who, but we will have our very own Fringe Season One summary coming soon. Plus, we'll have a "Fringe guide" that will let you dive deeper into the show's clues and mythology, so stay tuned!

Don't forget we'll be doing a live chat during and after the episode, so check back later for the details.

Thursday is going to be a tough night, with so many other great shows. I assume if you are reading this that you will be watching Fringe "live", but what show will you be missing (or Tivoing, as the case may be).

What show will you miss watching "live" now that Fringe is on Thusdays?

Alternate Realities In Fringe

Two new videos on the official Fringe website - Fox.com/Fringe - Fringe: A Tale Of Two Realities and Fringe: The Death Of Peter discuss parallel universes and how they affect Fringe.

Fringe Contest: Record the Mysteries of Your Life

Floyd’s 99 Barbershops is sponsoring a "Record the Mysteries of Your Life" sweepstakes, where you can win a Fringe branded Flip camcorder.

To enter, head over to FloydsBarberShop.com, and join the Floyd’s 99 Buzz Club before Novemebr 6th. Good luck!

Fringe Fast Forward: Episode 201

Fringe Fast Forward is the entire Season 2 premiere episode of Fringe "A New Day In The Old Town", fast forwarded in about a minute and a half, stopping at occasional scenes. There are a couple new never-before-seen scenes, but all in all, it doesn't give away too much.

Update: You can watch a high-def version of this video here.

Anna Torv to present at the Emmys

Anna Torv was selected to be a presenter at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, which is this Sunday at 8:00PM on CBS.

The Fringe: Pilot episode is nominated in the Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series

Fringe • Pilot • FOX • Warner Bros. Television and Bad Robot Productions
Kevin Blank, Visual Effects Supervisor
Jay Worth, Visual Effect Coordinator
Andrew Orloff, Visual Effects Supervisor
Johnathan Banta, 2D Lead Artist
Steve Graves, 3D Lead Artist
Jonathan Spencer Levy, Visual Effects Supervisor
Scott Dewis, 3D Artist
Steve Fong, Compositing Artist
Tom Turnbull, Visual Effects Supervisor

Fringe Contest Reminders

Today is the last day to enter the "Tweet My Fringe" contest, for your chance to win the Blu-Ray edition of Fringe: The Complete First Season.

Visit the Tweet My Fringe contest page for more details.

For other Warner Blu-ray discs, visit the Warner Bros. Blu-ray Facebook page - www.facebook.com/warnerblu.

Season 1 Retrospectives

Want to see your favorite Fringe cast members talk about what grossed them out most last season? Or maybe their take on the show's mysteries? Watch the two new videos below from FOX.

Fringe Videos For Newcomers

New to Fringe this season? FOX wants to help you prepare for the Season 2 premiere this Thursday at 9/8c.

What You Should Know


Season 1 Recap

Fringe Interview: John Noble on Alternate Realities

Fox All Access interviewed John Noble (Dr. Walter Bishop), where they discuss parallel universes, alternate realities, and Star Trek.