Show Info
The Page is basically extra info on the plot, crew/production info, James Cameron's views on the show, etc.
(I get this info from places such as cinescape, other mags, tv, intervies, DATV, etc)
2nd Season 2 hour premiere airs Sept. 21, 2001! Look for DA in new timeslot...Fridays (9/8 EST/CT) starting July 20, 2001!
Plot Info:
- (from Cinescape)
The near future science fiction series stars Jessica Alba as Max, a genetically engineered super soldier type who escaped into the underworld of San Francisco. Though Max is superheroic in her way, Cameron emphasizes, "We want the audience to get the sense that Max does have vulnerabilities. We want to show that she's smarter, faster and can see in the dark but it's important to convey that a cat can still get hit by a car - even though it can run faster than you or I can. Max can get the flu, have a cold and have a bad day."
- (from unknown source)Premise:
Premise:
The Dark Angel series is described by the network as follows:
"A futuristic drama from Academy-Award-winner James Cameron (Titanic, True Lies, Terminator, T2) and Emmy Award-winner Charles Eglee (Murder One, Moonlighting), stars Jessica Alba (Never Been Kissed, 10 Things I Hate About You, Idle Hands) in the role of Max, a genetically-enhanced human prototype hunted by her former military handlers through the edgy, underground street life of 21st century San Francisco. Eighteen-year-old Max is aided in her quest – both the capture and reunite with her ‘siblings’ scattered in the aftermath of their escape – by Logan Clarke, an idealistic cyber-journalist battling repression and corruption in post-apocalypse America. Max initially resists Logan’s attempts to enlist her unique skills and abilities in his struggle, preferring instead to maintain the ultra-cool demeanor of detached, alienated youth. Eventually, Logan calls her to the highest part of her being and Max becomes his samurai as the pair takes on the ruthless power-brokers of the new millennium. Alternately Dark, moving, funny and irreverent, Max and Logan’s odyssey leads them closer to the secret of her past, deepening and complicated their relationship in the process."
The Buzz:
Some of the buzz around James Cameron's upcoming Dark Angel TV series on the Fox network suggest that the program looks good, but… While talking to Deadline Hollywood columnist Charles Fleming, an unnamed "TV writer" who saw Fox's recent press screening of part of the first episode, gave his opinion on what he saw. The anonymous source says, "Visually, it's a feature film. The only question is, how do you keep that up for 22 or 24 episodes?"
The source added, "The show looks hip - but more like Terminator than Blade Runner. Cameron doesn't have much subtlety. He kind of hits you over the head with it, and this is no different from his film stuff."
Crew Info
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: James Cameron, Rae Sanchini and Charles Eglee
- The Pilot Episode is directed by David Nutter(from X-Files).
- CHARLES EGLEE (co-creator of Murder One) is co-executive producer and show-runner for Dark Angel. In addition to writing scripts and supervising the development of all scripts, Eglee is also responsible for the planning and execution of the overall story arc, as well as arcs for each of the characters.
- Writing credits
James Cameron (season 1)
- Produced by
James Cameron (executive)
Charles H. Eglee (executive)
Eliza Roberts
Rae Sanchini (executive)
- Cinematography by
Brian Pearson
Peter Wunstorf (pilot)
- Film Editing by
Stephen Mark
- Casting
Eric Dawson (pilot episode)
- Production Design by
Mark S. Freeborn
Jerry Wanek
- Art Department
Catherine Ircha, assistant art director
Ric Walkington, props
- Special Effects
Trevor Cawood, 3D animator
Rosano Lepri, digital compositing artist
Michael Porterfield, digital compositing artist
Elan Soltes, visual effects supervisor
- Stunts
Mike Mitchell, stunt co-ordinator: season 1
- Other crew
Michael Adams, second assistant camera: "a" camera (pilot episode)
Carson, location manager (season 1)
Drew Davidson, gaffer (pilot episode)
Todd Elyzen, camera operator: "b" camera (pilot episode)
Dean Friss, first assistant camera: "b" camera (pilot episode)
Dan Gorval, best boy grip (pilot episode)
Mike Helms, assistant location manager (season 1)
Simon Jori, first assistant camera: "a" camera (pilot episode)
Randy Kennedy, location scout (season 1)
Michael Legresley, location manager (season 1)
Marty McInally, camera operator: "a" camera (pilot episode)/steadicam operator (pilot episode)
Hugh Meikle, generator operator (pilot episode)
Ryan Monro, dolly grip (pilot episode)
Jason Nolan, key production assistant: second unit (pilot episode)
Kim Olsen, key grip (pilot episode)
Brian Pearson, director of photography: second unit (pilot episode)
Karen Sanderson, assistant location manager (season 1)
Richard Sinclair (II), second assistant camera: "b" camera (pilot episode)
Steve Vincent (I), best boy electric (pilot episode)
- Production Companies
20th Century Fox Television [us]
Cameron/Eglee Productions
TCFTV Van Services Ltd.
- Distributors
Fox Network [US]
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