Fringe Promo Photos 119: The Road Not Taken

Here are the promotional photos for Fringe episode 119 The Road Not Taken (for those that avoid the Fringe Spoilers section.)

(Hover over each of the photos for a full description.)

Fringe Episode 119: The Road Not Taken

Olivia experiences "awake dreams," seeing elaborate visions of things not really there. While investigating a disturbing case of a woman who apparently spontaneously combusted, Olivia throws caution to the wind and explores her unexplained visions further. Meanwhile, Walter discusses key information about the Z.F.T. manifesto, and Peter reveals a secret that yields unexpected results in the case in the all-new "The Road Not Taken." And for Observer sightings and what they don't tell you, check out the Easter Eggs Section.

Rate The Road Not Taken (*Stars)

Fringe LIVE Chat Tonight: The Road Not Taken

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 AdamMorgan) along with our fearless leader (as FringeTelevision). And as always, you never know who else might join us...

Fringe Episode Preview: The Road Not Taken

Evening, Afringeonados. Are you pumped for tonight's penultimate Fringe? (Until Season 2, that is). Here are a few reasons to be drooling in anticipation:

• You'll learn who wrote the original ZFT manuscript.
• Midnight was the last "standalone" ep of the season.
• You'll learn what Peter's been building in the lab.
• Everyone's favorite DHS consultant is back.
• Bizarre new questions are raised that set us up for the thrilling finale.

Don't forget to join us for our LIVE Chat before, during, and after the episode tonight!

Star Trek: JJ Abrams on Colbert Report

JJ Abrams appeared on the Colbert Report last night to talk about Star Trek. Fringe was only mentioned in passing, but JJ reinforced the fact that the show is made so you can start watching at any time (like tonight!) and you won't be totally Lost, like on LOST. There's also a funny bit about hidden clues in the show.

* Thanks to FringeTelevision Twitter follower hl2run for finding this!

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
J.J. Abrams
colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor First 100 Days

Behind The Scenes with Michael Cerveris

Michael Cerveris, most affectionately know as The Observer, was nice enough to share some behind the scenes photos from his recent NASCAR and American Idol appearances.

For more info on the fringetastic actor/musician, check out:

• Michael Cerveris Official Home Page - Amazing Journeys
• Michael Cerveris Facebook Page
• Michael Cerveris' band - CERVERIS on MySpace
  

It's Official: Fringe picked up for season 2

Fringe has been officially picked up for a second season. Congratulations to everyone!

Here is the official FOX press release:

FOX PICKS UP SECOND SEASON OF “FRINGE”

No. 1 New Series Among Adults 18-49 Renewed for Full Season

Season Finale Guest-Starring Leonard Nimoy Airs

Tuesday, May 12, on FOX

FOX has renewed FRINGE, the No. 1 new series among Adults 18-49, with a full second season, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.

“FRINGE proved to be a notable addition to our schedule all season and it really has fans buzzing as it builds to a fantastic season finale,” said Reilly. “J.J. and the whole Bad Robot team have been phenomenal partners, and we look forward to years of making great television with them.”

“FRINGE continues to gain momentum, creatively and with viewers,” said J.J. Abrams, series co-creator and executive producer. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that FRINGE will continue to freak people out for at least another season!”

FRINGE has captivated audiences this season, winning its Tuesday time period weekly among key demographics and ranks as the No. 1 new series in primetime among Adults 18-49.

Questions will be answered when the first season of FRINGE wraps up with two all-new episodes. First, onTuesday, May 5 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT), Olivia experiences “awake dreams,” Walter divulges key information about the Z.F.T. manifesto and Peter reveals a secret that yields unexpected results in a disturbing case. In the climactic finale airing Tuesday, May 12 (9:04-10:00 PM ET/PT), discoveries are made, loyalties are tested, otherworldly origins are discovered and guest star Leonard Nimoy debuts as a pivotal person of interest.

Created by J.J. Abrams & Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci, FRINGE stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Lance Reddick, Kirk Acevedo, Blair Brown and Jasika Nicole. The series is produced by Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Abrams, Jeff Pinkner, Bryan Burk and J.H. Wyman serve as executive producers, while Kurtzman and Orci are consulting producers. Additionally, Pinkner and Wyman serve as the series’ showrunners.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Full episodes of FRINGE are available for viewing at fox.com and hulu.com. For more information on the series, including episodic photos, http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z56).]

-FOX-

Star Trek Week at FringeTelevision.com

It's Star Trek week here at FringeTelevision, so we'll be featuring various Star Trek news throughout the week. Why? There will be some interesting Fringe tie-ins (blatant promotions?), since Star Trek comes out this week. There are also some things that are a little more subtle, but still tie into Fringe. But mainly because JJ Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci are awesome, and Star Trek looks like it is going to rock (and like JJ, I'm not even a big Star Trek fan!)

Video not related.

Page 3.14

Here is a round up of stories that just didn’t make the FringeTelevision front page, or what we like to call…. Page 3.14!

• UGO TV Blog: Fringe: Jasika Nicole Interview - We Talk Comics, Cars, Bronson Pinchot and Even a Little Fringe!
  
  
• USA Today: 'Star Trek' writers [Kurtzman & Orci] discuss their new final frontier
  
  
• Entertainment Weekly: Leonard Nimoy offers inside details about his role on 'Fringe'
  
  
• NY Post PopWrap: 'Fringe's' First Couple Makes Their Debut
  
  

Deep In The Lab by Walter Bishop, Part 2

Fox's official Fringe website has released part 2 of Deep In The Lab by Dr. Walter Bishop, a spoof of SNL's "Deep Thoughts".

You can see part one of Deep in The Lab here.

Walter's Lab Notes: Fringe 118 Midnight

Walter's Lab Notes from the Fringe episode Midnight include...lots of syphilis talk (which reminds Walter of an old flame), a cajun recipe for crawfish, and the fermentation of lager and penicillin.

Scattered around the notes are:

• A crime-scene photo of one of Valerie Boone's victims
• Moldy pieces of bread
• A piece of the Fibonacci puzzle
• Dr. Boone's tape for Olivia

Fringe Improv Comedy

In a strange bit of viral marketing, Fox has been "sponsoring" various filmmakers on YouTube to create funny Fringe videos.

The latest is by POYKPAC, a Brooklyn-based comedy quintet, entitled "Fringe Comedy: Episode 1". Hopefully this means there will be more to come.