August 8th, 2009

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1:05PM: On the lessons learned from LOST, Goyer shares that, “LOST taught me that you can do a show with a large ensemble cast and tell a big cinematic story.” Tell that to the creators of THE NINE, INVASION, SURFACE, JERICHO, KIDNAPPED etc…

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1:10PM: Star Dominic Monaghan claims that while there are obviously similarities between FLASHFORWARD and LOST, “I don’t think we’re necessarily dealing with the same deeply rooted mythology.” Begging the question… has Monaghan seen the premiere?

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http://thetvaddict.com/2009/08/08/tca-live-blog-day-6-flashforward/

 

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TelevisonaryBlog:

Destiny Calls (in Advance): Cast and Crew Discuss "FlashForward"

Written by Jace | Saturday, August 08, 2009

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On hand at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Pasadena were Flash Forward cast members Sonya Walger, Dominic Monaghan, Joseph Fiennes, John Cho, Courtney B. Vance and executive producers David S. Goyer, Jessica Borsiczky Goyer, and Marc Guggenheim.

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Meanwhile, Lost's Dominic Monaghan signed on to FlashForward without seeing single script page for his character, said Goyer, went on to say that in doing so Dominic made a huge leap of faith.

Monaghan contended that there are lots of similarities between FlashForward and Lost but that there are "distinct differences" between the two: "FlashForward is not as deeply rooted in a mythology that needs to be solved," said Monaghan.

One of the funniest moments of the panel came when Monaghan ribbed fellow Brits Sonya Walger and Joseph Fiennes for "stealing roles that should go to American actors." Jokingly, of course.

http://www.televisionaryblog.com/2009/08/destiny-calls-in-advance-cast-and-crew.html

 

 

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THE INSIDE REEL:

Family, Sharks & Flashes: The 2009 ABC TCA Summer Press Tour – Feature – Part I

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Dominic Monaghan, a wild card in the buzz over this series, does not reveal who his character is but speaks to the zeitgeist noting that there are similarities to “Flash Forward” in “Lost” in terms of its large ensemble cast and ambitious storyline. He also speaks to the fact that with a cast that is similar in many ways (to “Lost”) in addition to a globally connected storyline, it is easier to sell the series internationally (which is very important overall in terms of resell value). “Flash Forward” he says is as deeply rooted in a mythology that needs to be solved as “Lost” but adds that it is more simplistic. He says that he was in Hawaii (where they shoot “Lost”) when he read the pilot for “Flash Forward”.

He jokes half seriously that he didnt want to take parts away from Americans (then he realizes what he said looking across the room at Englishman Joseph Fiennes). David and Jessika asked him to meet. It was a bar on Sunset called Delanceys where Dom had a pint of Boddingtons. He said it was one of those special meetings but that the most important thing for him was to do something completely different from Charlie on “Lost”. Goyer said he had just the part for him. After that, Dom again half jokes that it was just about agreeing on money.

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http://insidereel.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/fmly-shrks-fl-abc-tca-sum-09-p1/

 

 

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Live Blogging from Television Critics Association - ABC Panel inc V and Flash Forward
Posted by DarkUFO at Saturday, August 08, 2009

 

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1:01	The panel is starting now.

1:01	FLASHFORWARD http://www.tvtango.com/series/flashforward Joining us on the panel: Cast: Joseph Fiennes, John Cho, Dominic Monaghan, Courtney B. Vance and Sonya Walger. Exec Producers: David S. Goyer, Marc Guggenheim and Jessika Borsiczky Goyer.

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1:05	[Comment From Piere ] Question for Dom: Any travel plans for the next month? Maybe Oahu for vacation?

1:06	@Piere: I'll try.

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1:09	Dom, comparing LOST and FF: FF is more simplistic than LOST since it doesn't have the mythology.

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1:20	@Janna: They're up to episode 111 already. They have seven in hand before they started filming. With all the hype, they're probably good for the first year.

 

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1:29

Courtney, Joe and David were on the train from San Diego to LA after Comic-Con and he had a script for Episode 5 which had a lot of big things for Courtney's character. David was able to see Courtney's response the first time he saw it. "You'd never believe a character could do those things to a kangaroo."

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1:37	What are you going to do on April 29? "Watching the 21st episode." They'll [actors] be on vacation.

1:38	End of the panel. Sorry Piere...couldn't get a mic. Let me see if I can get to Dom in the pit.

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1:41	@Piere: A wry smile is your answer.

1:44	@Piere: A bunch of us asked questions as he was being whisked away.

http://spoilertv.blogspot.com/2009/08/live-blogging-from-television-critics_08.html