J.J. Abrams: 'Fringe' isn't directly inspired by 'X-Files'

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J.J. Abrams: ‘I'm Going To Be Deeply Involved’ in FRINGE!!
Published 7/14/2008 by Hercules at Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
... * "'X-Files' was an inspiration as well, but that's not where we started. ... I wanted to do a show with geniuses solving problems," said co-scripter Roberto Orci. For those just joining us, "Fringe" is about a hot FBI girl who teams with a father-son team of geniuses to investigate a growing wave of paranormal activity engulfing the globe. It hits Fox this autumn. One can read my review of the leaked version of the pilot here Read all of Hibberd’s story on the TCA event here . [image] [image] $29.99: Alien Quadrilogy!! $19.99: Angel Season ...

You Won't Need A Mad Science Degree To Follow J.J. Abrams' Fringe [Fringe]
Published 7/15/2008 by Charlie Jane Anders at io9
... Separately, the show's producers insist they didn't put the pilot episode online on purpose, and the final version will be somewhat different. They also explained why the pilot was shot in Toronto (as Boston), but the series is being shot in New York (as Boston): tax incentives. [THR Feed and ...

Fall 2008 TV Preview Fringe
Published 7/22/2008 by mort at The Couch Potato
... Scott Known For: Boston Legal      IMDB Profile Blair Brown Blair Brown as Nina Sharp Known For: Altered States       IMDB Profile Jasika Nicole Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth Known For: Law & Order Criminal Intent       IMDB Profile Fringe Executive Producers Fringe Writers Fringe Director Fringe Production Company Fringe Videos Fringe News Fringe Radio Spots Fringe panel: J.J. Abrams realizes his shows can get complicated - TCA Report J.J. Abrams: ‘Fringe’ isn’t directly inspired by ‘X-Files’ TCA: Fox’s ‘Fringe’ won’t be ...