HBO: "Westworld"...Cancelled After 4 Seasons

^ never thought of that last line in your spoiler... interesting [emoji]128588[/emoji][emoji]127997[/emoji][emoji]128064[/emoji]
 
Hard for me to read the theories and be fully onboard because I can't but the names and faces together. :lol
 
The Nolans respond to the fan theory that WW's location is off planet:

Is Westworld on another planet? Westworld showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy Nolan were asked about this popular fan theory, and Jonath recalls calling Westworld executive producer JJ Abrams after watching the original film:

In my memory I was conflated that hovercraft sequence when they arrive in the park with the space-hotel with 2001. And I said to J.J., “Is that park even on this planet?” The important thing for us was, when you come to the series you have no idea where you are. Disneyland is in a parking lot in Anaheim, but it’s spectacular and you forget where you are when you’re inside.

In regards to the computer terminals where the Delos staff communicate to their loved ones back home, Joy says:

Regardless of where they are, the park is very, very vast, and you don’t rotate home often. You don’t have open communication where you can just pick up a phone. Even senior people have to go to the coms room – because [the park is] protecting their intellectual property. We’re hoping to paint a portrait of the culture of the corporation.

Nolan (who was a showrunner on Person of Interest, a series about a computer system that could analyze all forms of public and private data to predict the future) seems to be very interested in the aspect of big brother looking in on our communications. As for how it relates to Westworld, he says the Delos corporation wants to protect its intellectual property and the privacy of the park’s guests:

In Westworld, the value of the park is all in its intellectual property, it’s all in the code. So regardless of the park’s location, they would be extremely careful with that code and making sure its virtually impossible to smuggle it out of the park. And there’s the privacy of the guests – you’re not going to have a good time in Westworld if somebody is Instagramming your activities. I’m amazed at Las Vegas has survived the Instagram age. In episode 2, when the guests come in, we don’t see this, but we assume these guys have cell phones that they’re not allowed to bring in the park. We very much think this is a path where culture may be going – that we’ll get over-exposed and sick of the interconnectedness of our lives that we’ll hunger for places [that offer disconnected privacy]. We’ll hunger for a moment where we can go back toward having some privacy.

Of course, this is a long way of not answering the question directly. Is Westworld located on another planet? We will find out the location of Westworld by the end of the first season. Jonathan says:

By the end of the first season, if you’re paying close attention, you will know where it is. [There’s some offline chat.] Lisa disagrees with that, by the way.

Or maybe we won ‘t. While we don’t get any definites from the above quotes, it seems clear to me that the location of Westworld is a mystery that the Nolans wanted to explore with the series. While some of these fan theories might be reaching, this is a question that Jonathan and Lisa Joy wanted the audience to be asking. And if Westworld isn’t based on another planet, then maybe it’s based on an Earth that looks very different than it looks today.
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^ Read that article yesterday, pretty cool.

That theory on its own, outside of Westworld is pretty crazy too. Pretty much says that humans were non-intelligent creatures until we realized that the thoughts we "heard" in our minds were our own, and not that of a "god". And that us becoming intelligent wasn't some crazy long evolutionary process. It happened just thousands of years ago. Wild stuff :lol.
 
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Man I have sooo many questions and I'm just hoping this doesn't end up like Lost and none of my questions actually get answered.
 
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onlyXVbutHAVEallXIX said:
Thought this was interesting since we talking about Dolores (she gets more and more :smokin every ep):

http://delosincorporated.com/images/intra/ww_web_guesthack_delores_v03_he.gif

Its a template of her storyline 8o
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That's so dope! Do they have one for Teddy?

intervenes on the ranch: yes? Get murked by guest. No? Gets murked by host.

Picks up can: get murked by host

Takes two steps: gets murked

Wakes up on train: gets murked
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Gets new storyline: gets murked in most brutal way yet
 
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Teddy is the Gawd of L's :rollin

This show gets better and better...totally has potential to outshine GOT

With GOT coming to an end, WELL PLAYED HBO, WELL FKIN PLAYED.
 
It should be mentioned that in pretty much every review before the show aired, it takes until episode four for things to start coming together and making sense.
 
questions Lost answered:

question: is there a cool story to make sense of the complex plot of the show?
answer: no

question: did the writers work hard to include details that would be more satisfying once we finish the show?
answer: no

question: is this a show i would recommend to others?
answer: no

question: did we waste our time thinking of cool theories to explain the show?
answer: yes
 
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I Feel like LOST was a casualty of the writers strike that happened that ended up shortening season 4 and subsequently had them losing viewers and then they changed time slots. The first 3 seasons of LOST are better than any of the first 3 seasons of any show I've ever seen. It just really sucks. In terms of storytelling, character development and keeping you on your toes, show delivered for sure. Acting was top notch too.
Show is and will always be about the journey and experience for me since I watched while it aired and I remember just being really into it, looking up theories, having my own and those torture 3 month waits until it returned. to me it's one of those last few shows(on the so called "major" networks) that spawned that kinda fandem.

I totally feel like this will be like that for sure, especially since they have a plan on when it will end.

I'm just glad a high quality show is back in the Science Fiction game and a show based on my favorite author of all times work no less
 
dolores :eek

the stars punctures on the wood animals has me thinking that there are regular characters that are also becoming conscious 8o
 
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Crazy EBW said:
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Good for you, man. TBH, I still don't really understand the "explanation" that Lost gave in the Finale...and I consider myself to be slightly above average intelligence...
 
I feel like Lost was just a Twilight zone type thing.

Nothing was supposed to make sense and nothing is supposed to be answered.

WHICH SUCKS but how else can you enjoy it.
 
have ya'll read the terms and conditions of WW? Interesting and creepy stuff :{ :x :eek

TERMS OF DELOS DESTINATIONS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING THE DELOS DESTINATIONS COMPOUND (THE “SERVICE”), AS THEY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS: Upon entering the Delos Destinations Port of Entry, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions as laid out in this document.

2. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Upon use of The Service, you agree that Delos, Inc. is not responsible for any injuries that are the result of gameplay. Recreational activity within the Delos Destinations compound does contain risks, and every effort will be made to ensure the safety of every guest. However, Delos, Inc. gives you license to experience the parks as you see fit, and certain injuries may occur.

(a) You dissolve Delos, Inc. of any responsibility financial or criminal that would result from dismemberment, broken bones, heart failure, loss or loss of use of hand and foot digits, shock, marital and relational strife, child endangerment, psychological trauma, delusions or hallucinations resulting from the realistic nature of the park experience, and/or any other physical, emotional, and psychological effects resulting from strenuous park activities.

(b) Statistically speaking, you are more likely to die from lightning strike than to die while in a Delos park. However, the following causes of accidental death have occurred within the Delos Destinations compound: buffalo stampede, self- cannibalism, accidental hanging, drowning, 3rd-degree burns, autoerotic asphyxiation, blunt force trauma, allergic reaction to non-native plant life, falling from great heights, common manslaughter, tumbleweeds. You absolve Delos, Inc. of any wrongdoing if you or anyone in your party suffers bodily harm while using The Service, and you agree to not sue or prosecute Delos, Inc. or any of the smaller entities falling under the Delos Corporation.

(c) All weapons and equipment used within Delos parks are the exclusive property of Delos, Inc. Gun ammunition contains proprietary safeguards related to bullet velocity, and tampering with gun safety features or ammunition automatically transfers liability to you and absolves Delos, Inc. of any injury or death that may occur as a result.

(d) All livestock within the Delos parks are Hosts, with the notable exception of flies. All humanoid and animal Hosts within Delos parks work to keep guests safe, even when the narrative calls for them to appear to endanger guests. Please note, the appearance of danger is not the same as true danger, and all Hosts utilize the Good SamaritanTM reflex to prevent bodily harm. However:

(e) Delos, Inc. shall not have a liability to you by reason of any delay or failure to perform if the delay or failure to perform is occasioned by circumstance beyond our control, which shall refer to any act of God, storm, fire, casualty, unanticipated work stoppage, power outage, satellite failure, strike, lockout, labor dispute, civil disturbance, riot, war, national emergency, Governmental action, Host malfunction, or other circumstance beyond our reasonable control.

3. RULES OF CONDUCT: All guest activity within the parks of the Delos Destinations compound is unrestricted and without limitations. However:

(a) Upon entering the Delos Destinations compound, you agree to voluntarily divest yourself of all cameras, cellular devices, and electronic technology capable of recording your park experience, including virtual reality recorders and devices, and holographic recreation devices. There is no video recording, audio recording, or written recording allowed within the park. You are allowed to utilize the in-park Host character PHOTOGRAPHERS, whose narratives allow for you to take Delos- approved photographs. These photographs will reflect the time period and location of the park narratives you are playing. No other photography is allowed.

(b) You agree that you will leave the Delos Destinations compound on your appointed leave date, and you will make no attempt to hide within the parks and avoid your leave date. A maximum of twenty-eight (28) days is allowed for being within the parks before guests must proceed to the Mesa Gold area for decompression. Any attempts to use the parks to avoid local, federal, or international court dates, jail or prison sentences, prosecution, or payments agreed upon in civil court or arbitration will not be supported by Delos, Inc.

(c) Please act responsibly while a guest at the Mesa Gold resort and while utilizing the Mesa Bar. Please be mindful of other guests, families, and children. Please note that while utilizing the Mesa Bar, you may interact with Delos, Inc. employees; any ideas pitched to Delos, Inc. employees automatically become the property of Delos, Inc., in perpetuity. Also, any mention of human-on-human crime admitted to a Delos, Inc. employee must be brought to the attention of Delos, Inc., and if falling within the laws of the Territory, may have to be reported to local authorities.

4. COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS: The Service and all materials included are protected by copyrights, patents, trade secrets or other proprietary rights under the respective laws of the Territory and are the exclusive property of Delos, Inc. These materials include, but are not limited to: the intellectual property of all Delos Destinations parks, the Host characters, Hosts’ programming code, the names of locations within the parks, the narratives within the parks, the recipes for specialized food and beverage items within the parks and featured at the Mesa Gold resort, text, photographs, graphics, video and audio content.

(a) As such, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, enter into a database, display, perform, modify, create derivative works, transmit, or in any way exploit any part of The Service.

(b) Using The Service is a privilege, and by doing so, you agree that you will make no attempt to remove anything belonging to Delos Destinations from the compound. You will not remove any food or beverage items, any Hosts, any clothing, any weapons or equipment, any signage, or any Host body parts from the compound. The only items you may remove from the compound are in-world photographs taken by designated Hosts. All other items are strictly forbidden.

5. INVESTIGATIONS/VIOLATIONS: If Delos, Inc. or any Delos Entity believes, in its sole discretion, that a violation of these Terms has occurred, it may take any and all corrective action it deems appropriate without notice, including contacting local authorities on the mainland. All human-on-human crimes taking place within the Delos Destinations compound will first be investigated by Delos, Inc.; Delos, Inc. has successfully avoided providing personal data in response to a legal process involving outside court entities for its entire history of existence. However, Delos, Inc. reserves the right to disclose personal information requested by a law enforcement agency, and shall have no liability to you for such disclosure.

6. PRIVACY: You are guaranteed absolute privacy while using The Service as outlined in this document, and all guest activities connected with use of The Service remain strictly private and confidential.

(a) You agree that while in the parks, you will respect the privacy rights of other guests, and you will not endeavor to record for the purposes of sharing the activities of other guests in the parks. You will not at any time, directly or indirectly, disclose, disseminate, or duplicate park activity pertaining to your or other guests’ gameplay.

(b) By entering the Delos Destinations Port of Entry, you acknowledge that Delos, Inc. controls the rights to and remains the sole owner of, in perpetuity: all skin cells, bodily fluids, secretions, excretions, hair samples, saliva, sweat, blood, and any other bodily functions not listed here. Delos, Inc. reserves the right to use this property in any way, shape, or form in which the entity sees fit.

7. MISCELLANEOUS: These Terms cannot be changed or terminated orally. Any failure of Delos, Inc. to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver by Delos, Inc. of any provision of these Terms will be of any force or effect unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorized officer of Delos, Inc. Delos, Inc. may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, to any party at any time without any notice. Delos, Inc. reserves the right to deny access to all or part of the Service to you or any person in its sole discretion without notice or liability of any kind.
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So some guests have died :eek

(b) Statistically speaking, you are more likely to die from lightning strike than to die while in a Delos park. However, the following causes of accidental death have occurred within the Delos Destinations compound: buffalo stampede, self- cannibalism, accidental hanging, drowning, 3rd-degree burns, autoerotic asphyxiation, blunt force trauma, allergic reaction to non-native plant life, falling from great heights, common manslaughter, tumbleweeds. You absolve Delos, Inc. of any wrongdoing if you or anyone in your party suffers bodily harm while using The Service, and you agree to not sue or prosecute Delos, Inc. or any of the smaller entities falling under the Delos Corporation.
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From tumbleweeds :rollin

The more I watch, the less I see MIB as a villain...I don't think he raped Dolores in that first episode, I think he triggered her subconscious....show is too damn dope, I see some foreshadowing with the security dude that said "the only thing stopping them from hacking us to pieces is one line in your code"
 
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