Fringe Preview 121: Unearthed

Here is the preview for the Fringe episode - "Unearthed" - which airs TONIGHT on FOX.

Don't worry, Fringe is not moving to Mondays. Tonight is a special bonus episode, which was actually filmed last season. We will still get a new Fringe episode on Thursday as well

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

Screenshots of the video are available at FringeFiles.com

Fringe Preview 211: Johari Window

Here is the preview for an upcoming Fringe episode - "Johari Window" - which airs next Thursday January 14th on FOX.

HOWEVER... there is also a new episode this coming Monday as well. Two Fringe episodes in one week! The bonus episode, which was actually filmed last season, is titled "Unearthed" and will air at 9:00pm on Monday, January 11th.

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

Screenshots of the video are available at FringeFiles.com

Merry Christmas and Happy Fringemas!

Fox has a special holiday snowball fight game featuring you favorite Fox characters, including Fringe's Olivia, Peter, and Walter. One word of advice: Don't mess with Jack Bauer!

Also, if you weren't around last year, be sure to check out the Happy Fringemas video, featuring Walter's fantastic rendition of "Twas The Night Before Christmas".

Fringe Softcover Comic Book

DC Comics / Wildstorm released a softcover book of all the Fringe comics released so far. The Wildstorm website shows today as the release date, but Amazon shows it coming out on December 22. So, give your local comic book store a call before you head down there - this wouldn't be the first time a Fringe comic has been delayed.

Here is the official description for the Wildstorm website:

Written by Mike Johnson, Alex Katsnelson, Matthew Pitts, Danielle DiSpaltro and Kim Cavyan; Art by Tom Mandrake and Simon Coleby

The hit show from J.J. Abrams comes to comics in this collection of the 6-issue miniseries! FBI Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant scientist Walter Bishop and his estranged son Peter investigate the world of "fringe science" (telepathy, time travel, etc.) following suspicions that the large scientific research company, Massive Dynamic, is experimenting on the general public.

• Wildstorm
• 144pg.
• Color
• Softcover
• $19.99 US

Fringe Hidden Elements Game

The FOX website has a new Fringe Hidden Elements game. Find the hidden Fringe glyphs in the season two poster, and you can unlock up to eight Fringe wallpapers.

You can find other official Fringe wallpapers and Fringe posters at FringeFiles.com.

When is the next new Fringe?

Fringe will be in reruns for the next three weeks, starting with "A New Day In The Old Town", "Night of Desirable Objects", then "Dream Logic" on New Year's eve. We will be Fringe-less the following week due to the BCS National Championship on January 7th (that's the college football season finale for you non-sporty types).

Fringe will return with four all new episodes starting on January 14, 2010, with the "Winter Finale" on February 4th.

Fringe will take a break for SEVEN weeks, while FOX debuts a new show titled "Past Life".


Fringe will ultimately return on April 1st (no joke) and run uninterrupted with all new episodes until the season finale sometime in May.

Fringe Episode 210: Grey Matters

A Fringe investigation is triggered when a patient at a mental institution undergoes an impromptu brain surgery that unexpectedly leaves his brain exposed. Despite the unthinkable circumstances, the patient’s condition and sanity miraculously improves before the Fringe team arrives. While Agent Dunham and Peter scan surveillance tapes (and Walter enjoys his pudding), Olivia recognizes a familiar face as Thomas Jerome Newton, the leader of the "shape-shifters." As similar cases stack up, the Fringe team heads back to the lab to determine exactly how patients are being cured. Walter’s brains are put to the test and William Bell resurfaces.

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

How would you rate "Grey Matters"?

Tonight On Fringe: Grey Matters

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.

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!)

To discuss this or any other Fringe episode, head over to the Fringe Episodes section!

How would you rate "Grey Matters"?

Fringe Files: Snakehead Photo Gallery

HD screenshots of Fringe episode 209: Snakehead are now available at FringeFiles.com.

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

Fringe Preview 210: Grey Matters

Here is the preview for the next Fringe episode - "Grey Matters" - which airs December 10th 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 209: Snakehead

After a cargo ship runs aground, the shoreline becomes littered with bodies hosting a giant squid-like creature. The Fringe team descends upon the scene to examine the bodies and discovers that the mysterious organisms are actually giant parasites. As the investigation unfolds, Walter heads back to the lab while Olivia, Peter and Broyles race against time when they realize the case has ties to a threatening organization.

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

How would you rate "Snakehead"?

Tonight On Fringe: Snakehead

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.

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!)

To discuss this or any other Fringe episode, head over to the Fringe Episodes section!

How would you rate "Snakehead"?

The Many Months Of Fringe's Observer

The cast of Fringe discuss the names of the Observers, and the possible meanings. Anna Torv confirms the Observer names corresponding to months of the year, and reveals all of the Observer names, which you can see in the video, or after the jump...

Click here to read more...

In addition to August and September, we see that the older Observer is named December and the younger Observer is named July (and the "Inner Child" could be an Observer named January...?)

Fox Winter Photo Shoot with Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole is one of the stars featured in this Fox winter photo shoot video. You can briefly see Jasika about halfway through the video.

There is also a photo of Anna Torv's husband and Fringe S1 star Mark Valley (John Scott), who will be the star of the upcoming FOX show Human Target.

Vote For Fringe: TV.com's Best of 2009

TV.com has a Best Of 2009 poll where you can vote for Fringe in the following categories: Best Explosion & Best Science Fiction.

What's Adam West Watching? Fringe!

In what has to be the strangest Fringe promos yet, Batman legend Adam West plugs Fringe.

Maybe they could get West to play William Bell if Nimoy ever leaves...

Happy Thanksgiving!

There's no Fringe tonight due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but Fringe will be back next week with the all new episode "Snakehead".

If you can't wait that long, head over to the Fringe Spoilers section to see some promotional photos from the episode.

What are our Fringe characters thankful for?

• Agent Olivia Dunham – “I am thankful that scotch exists.”
• Peter Bishop – “I am thankful that Walter stopped counting out loud while he urinates.”
• Dr. Walter Bishop – “I am thankful that I still have wonderful LSD flashbacks.”

Fringe Interviews

A handful of Fringe interviews with Anna Torv, John Noble, Michael Cerveris, Lance Reddick, and executive producer Jeff Pinkner.

MTV: 'Fringe' Star Anna Torv Teases Leonard Nimoy's Return
Associated Press: 'Fringe' star John Noble celebrates weird science
USA Today: Michael Cerveris of 'Fringe' relishes role of the Observer
DigitalSpy: 'Fringe' execs 'have six seasons planned'
Tavis Smiley: Lance Reddick - Full Interview

UPDATE:
Buddy TV: Exclusive Interview with Jasika Nicole of 'Fringe'

FringeBusters 208: August

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 "August," PM consults etymologist Rex Curry about deciphering ancient codes and symbols to see how (and if) it can be done.

Fringe got its facts right: Language does require repetition, and cracking complex codes requires some sort of key that compares codes to another language. For now, it seems that Astrid and her Fringe compatriots are out of luck when it comes to unlocking the mysteries inside the Observer's notebook.

You can read the full article a Popular Mechanics: Fringe Is on the Right Track With Code-Cracking Science

You can read other "Fringebusters" posts here.

Fans on Fringe 1

As someone who spends a lot of time in the FringeTelevision chat room I've had the privilege of listening to a lot of theories and opinions. I've seen everything from predictions that "Peter is dead" to "Olivia was a test subject of William Bell" come true. Talking with some of the chat room participants after the episode this is what I was able to dig up:

Stoyline Pacing
When asked about the current pacing of the Fringe storyline, the feeling seems to be that it is progressing a little slowly. A lot of standalone episodes paired with only minor developments of the meta-plot are making fans chomp at the bit for more plot development. Last episode "August" was encouraging however, with the feeling that the dry spell may finally be over. To quote FrankSwanzo when asked about pacing: "For this season? Poorly, Ive felt that the first 4 episodes should have been sped up a little, and now with episode 8 we're finally getting some movement."

With the next episode "Snakehead" looking to be another standalone, I'm concerned that the tipping point and rush towards the finale that the fans are hoping for may not come until after Christmas holidays.

As a stark contrast, when asked about the pacing of "August" everyone responded positively: "t was fast! I mean I looked over at the clock and saw it was 9:40 and I was shocked. I wish the episodes were longer, but fast is good I guess... it means it keeps you on your seat and not bored," said Vinylfreak89. Continuing this trend, Jennifer (Observer101) said: "A lot better, filled with mythology and a very fast moving, action pace. The kinds of episodes I look forward to."

Character Development
Character development seems to be one of the strong points of the Fringe writers. Always revealing just enough to make the characters feel human and fully realized, they never spill the beans and leave us with nothing to spend the week questioning. Those fans I spoke to appear to really appreciate the new developments, even if they're wondering where the new Agent from episode 1 of this season went to.

"They're doing a great job of getting characters out of their shells that they were put in to last season. I was really glad to see Walter and Peter move this season, and I think that along with Astrid getting out of the lab are really big developments," commented Vinylfreak89. Frank Swanzo agreed, wanting to see Astrid and Broyles get more screen time.

Meanwhile, Olivia's abilities have not manifested since she reappeared in her normal reality. Observer101 says: "The writers' have done a great job with finding the balance of it but I do feel like they need to focus more on Olivia. We were left hanging about her abilities and I for one want to find out more."

Favorite Scene in episode "August"
One of the more popular scenes with those I chatted with concerning their favorite scene in August was Walter meeting with with Observer we're now calling August. Walter's fear of Peter being taken from him once again shows us actor John Noble's incredible ability to make such a wacky character (the shows obvious comic relief) also become one of its most human. You can't help but feel that Walter is really the soul of the show.

FrankSwanzo took a different tack, "Why the girl was important after all. Because she was involved with the Death of 'One of Us'".

When asked about their favorite scene in fringe to date, those I spoke with were all drawn to Olivia's meeting in the twin towers. For Vinylfreak89, just seeing the twin towers had impact, showing him just how different this other reality could be. For FrankSwanzo it was William's warning to Olivia about physics that took the cake, while to Observer101 the meeting was a hint about why Broyles chose Olivia to be part of the Fringe Division.

Observations of Observers
If you're like me, then finding the Observer in an episode reminds you of the frustrating "Where's Waldo?" books that haunted your childhood. A great many people are seen to pop in to the chat room after an episode just to ask "Did anyone spot the Observer?". For those I spoke to after August aired, one of the key values of the chat room is when someone points out the Observer having been found, allowing us to all hit the rewind button and see him for ourselves. For those without a DVR/PVR, you're in luck. Dennis always seems to find him and post him up on the Easter Eggs portion of this site.

Quoting Vinylfreak89: "I'm horribly unobservant. The chat room is nice and helpful though I sure spotted him this episode though. Several times!!"

Fringe Fan Theories:

1. Observer101: "My main theory is about why Broyles sent Olivia, out of every other agent back in the Pilot to the warehouse. I think that everyone except for Olivia and Peter are in the loop about Olivia and what she can do. Maybe Nina told Broyles of Olivia from what Bell told her. That's why he sent her to the warehouse."
   
   Corbin: "What do you think is really going on with Nina and Broyles?"
   
   Observer101: "That's a good question - I'll take a stab in the dark and say that maybe they have been placed there to help Olivia get ready. They are slowly feeding her answers to her questions without giving too much away at once."
2. fringeobsessed: Observer's seem to latch on to a specific "observee".
3. fringeobsessed: The Observer's gun only fires for special people like Peter.
4. Raytia: Observer's may be behind more of the Green Green Green Red events, as they appeared to use it as a code to speak to the assassin.
5. Knower: The Observers can see all of time in our universe...they see it as a complete unit, non linearly.