TERMINATOR GENISYS: New Details About Time Machines and Story
Peter Sciretta of /Film was able to visit the set of Terminator Genisys and he learned a lot of interesting details. His set visit post is pretty long, a lot of it we already know, thanks to the trailer, but it's a worthwhile read for die hard fans. I'm going to compress things down to just the newest, most interesting details.
Spoilers Ahead
- Genisys is one part of a self contained trilogy, with subsequent sequels being shot back-to-back over nine months. It's a reimagining like J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek with an altered timeline. Genisys pulls heavily from the first two films, revisiting the same locations and wardrobe, but with a few new tweaks.
- We will see time machines in 1984, 2017, and 2029 that are built with the tech available during the time period, giving each a unique look. Refrigeration of their components will be a common design thread.
- The electromagnetic fields created by time travel will become a major story point.
- Genisys digs into the idea of singularity, which might coincide with rumors about Matt Smith's character. Cyberdine has a large presence during the 2017 time period of the movie.
For the raw full details go to /Film.
Bonus: Today, Paramount Pictures UK released a motion poster that is pretty lame. The effects just don't look that great, I'm just not a big fan of motion posters.