Alternate Fringe: Comic Books From Over There

In the Fringe season finale "Over There", Peter is taken to an apartment, where he and Alt-Olivia discuss how the two universes are different. The Secretary (Walter-nate) left some personal effects for him, including a family photo and some framed comics.

DC Comics has an interesting interview with Geoff Johns and Hank Kanalz regarding these alternate versions of famous comics:

One of the first calls I got was from the director of the Fringe season finale – writer/producer/director Akiva Goldsman. He was shooting a scene in an alternate world where things weren’t exactly like ours. Where even the smallest details were somewhat off. Including the comics. Together with executive producer Jeff Pinker, Akiva wanted to showcase an array of DC Comics that could’ve been including the ones you can see below. He wanted them to be as authentic as possible. Something only the hardcore would really recognize.

Here are the covers of the Alternate comics, and I also tracked down the originals as well:

United States Of Fringe: Map from "Over There"

In the Fringe episode "The Man From The Other Side", we saw some video from "over there", in which a US flag with only 48 stars was shown. In "Over There, Part 2", we can see a map that shows what the differences are here are there. It appears in the alternate universe:

• Washington is called Southern British Colombia
• California is missing half of the state (perhaps because of the "big one")
• Nevada is called Independent Nevada
• Texas is divided into North and South Texas (+1)
• North and South Dakota are combined into one Dakota (-1)
• Kansas and Oklahoma are combined into one Midland (-1)
• Louisiana is called Louisiana Territory
• Michigan is missing its upper half
• North and South Carolina are combined into one Carolina (-1)
• Virginia and West Virginia are combined into one District of Virginia  (-1)

Based on the pluses and minuses, that would give us 47 states, assuming we count Hawaii and Alaska.

UPDATE: Here is a high-res version of the map:

Fringe Easter Eggs: Observer in Over There, Part 2

The Observer can be spotted in the Fringe episode Over There, Part 2, walking through the KFC while Olivia, Walter, and William discuss how to find Peter and how to get back.

You can see all of The Observer's other appearances here.

Fringe Easter Eggs: Anagram from Walter's Lab

When William and Walter visit the Harvard lab in the Alternate Universe, there is a strange phrase written on a chalkboard: "A DEMON'S TWIST RUSTS". The phrase is an anagram for:

DON'T TRUST SAM WEISS

Sam Weiss is dude from the bowling alley that Olivia has visited several times for advice, and was also the secret glyph clue for "Over There, Part 2".

Why would Sam Weiss be someone not to be trusted? Who left this message in the alternate universe? Do they mean the Sam Weiss from our universe, of the one from "over there"?


* Thanks to Andrew for decoding this!

"Ford Exclusive" Deleted Scene from Over There, Part 2

Here is the "Exclusive clip from the Fringe finale" that was mentioned in the Ford Taurus commercials shown during Over There, Part 2.

Fringe Easter Eggs: Glyphs in The Other Side Part 2

Tonight's glyph word was 'Weiss,' as in the enigmatic character and bowling yoda, Sam Weiss.

For more information on the Fringe Glyphs, check out the Fringepedia's Glyph/Symbols page, which has all the previous glyphs and codes.

Fringe Episode 222: Over There, Part 2

In the second part of the two-part season finale, sacrifices will be made and both universes may never be the same again after Walter and Olivia visit the "other side".

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

Tonight On Fringe: Over There, Part 2

Tonight on Fringe is Part 2 of the Fringe Season 2 finale "Over There".

As always, we'll have a 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 usually play "spot the observer", and "What's the glyph code?", plus discuss the action on 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!

Also, don't forget to check the Fringe Easter Eggs section for Observer sightings, Glyph codes, and other Fringe hidden clues.

How would your rate "Over There, Part 2"?

Nimoy's 'Fringe'-y Last Role

Yesterday a very interesting article showed up on the CRAVEONLINE website, regarding the future plans and final acting performance commentary from TV icon Leonard Nimoy.

Writer Blair Marnell (lucky person) recently participated in a round-table discussion with the seasoned Nimoy and got to ask him questions about his 'Fringe' acting experience, his thoughts on the "disarmingly unpredictable" William Bell, and his announced retirement from TV and movies.

Nimoy's love of photography has been recently publicized, and apparently his upcoming exhibition has been scheduled to open on July 31st at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

Use the link below to read the entire article.



Link to " Leonard Nimoy on 'Fringe' ":

http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/tv/article/leonard-nimoy-on-fringe-102373

Fringe Red Title Sequence From Alternate Universe

Here is the red "alternate universe" Fringe title sequence. Besides the obvious fact that everything is red, there is at least one fringe science element that is different - something called "First People".

Fringe: The Bell Tolls

Leonard Nimoy discusses his character William Bell and the season finale.

Don't miss the conclusion to the 2-part season finale of FRINGE, THUR 5/20 at 9/8c, on FOX!

Fringe Preview 222: Over There, Part 2

Preview for the Fringe episode "Over There, Part 2", which airs March 20th on FOX.

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

Screenshots of the video are available at FringeFiles.com