Falling Skies
Falling Skies is an American science fiction television series set in a post-apocalyptic era, created by Robert Rodat and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. The series stars Noah Wyle as Tom Mason, a former history professor who becomes the second-in-command of the 2nd Massachusetts Militia Regiment, a paramilitary group of remnant US military personnel, military veterans, civilians and various fighters fleeing Boston, US, following an alien invasion that devastated Earth.
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| Composer | Noah Sorota
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| Country of origin | United States
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| Original language | English
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| No. of seasons | 5
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| No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes)
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| Production location | Hamilton, Ontario (season 1)
Oshawa, Ontario (season 1) Toronto, Ontario (season 1) Vancouver, British Columbia (season 2) |
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Nate Goodman Barry Donlevy |
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| Editor | Donn Aron
Jon Koslowsky Robin Russell |
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| Running time | 40–43 minutes
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| Production company | DreamWorks Television (2011–2013)
Amblin Television (2014–2015) Invasion Productions TNT Original Productions |
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| Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1
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| Original release | June 19, 2011 –
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- Noah Wyle's character in both E.R. and Falling Skies interacts with another lead character having the last name of Weaver. Dr. Kerry Weaver from E.R. and Captain Weaver in Falling Skies.
- Season 5 is the final season of the series
- Noah Wyle plays Drew Roy's father even though he is only 15 years older than him.
- The screeching sound of the skitters when they run is the same sound effect used for the raptors in The Jurassic Park films.
- Cochise, the name Tom uses for his Volm ally, is the name of a notable Apache leader.
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