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'''''Delete''''' is a two-episode [[miniseries]] about a reporter and a young [[Hacker (computer security)|hacker]] who uncovers an elusive [[artificial intelligence]]/[[multi-agent system]] dwelling in his smartphone, which has suddenly become fully autonomous and sentient as it is malevolent.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delete |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cprn2w/delete--28102013 |work=Radio Times |accessdate=July 13, 2014}}</ref> |
'''''Delete''''' is a two-episode [[miniseries]] about a reporter and a young [[Hacker (computer security)|hacker]] who uncovers an elusive [[artificial intelligence]]/[[multi-agent system]] dwelling in his smartphone, which has suddenly become fully autonomous and sentient as it is malevolent.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delete |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cprn2w/delete--28102013 |work=Radio Times |accessdate=July 13, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Premise== |
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A disaster in our all-too-fragile [[virtual world]], where [[the Internet|Worldwide Web]], becomes dangerously autonomous and self-aware with one systematic purpose: To protect and perfect itself and enslave humanity as it sees fit. |
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Faced with possible extinction, there is only one way out: To create a second artificial intelligence of goodness and understanding that is just as intelligent as it is dangerous, as the only possible solution able to combat it. But with governments in a mass panic and the real world in escalating chaos, are they even able to match this unprecedented foe? |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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* [[Keir Gilchrist]] as Daniel |
* [[Keir Gilchrist]] as Daniel |
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Revision as of 19:17, 1 July 2023
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| Genre | Drama |
| Directed by | Steve Barron |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Shawn Williamson |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2012 – 2013 |
Delete is a two-episode miniseries about a reporter and a young hacker who uncovers an elusive artificial intelligence/multi-agent system dwelling in his smartphone, which has suddenly become fully autonomous and sentient as it is malevolent.[1]
Premise
A disaster in our all-too-fragile virtual world, where Worldwide Web, becomes dangerously autonomous and self-aware with one systematic purpose: To protect and perfect itself and enslave humanity as it sees fit.
Faced with possible extinction, there is only one way out: To create a second artificial intelligence of goodness and understanding that is just as intelligent as it is dangerous, as the only possible solution able to combat it. But with governments in a mass panic and the real world in escalating chaos, are they even able to match this unprecedented foe?
Cast
- Keir Gilchrist as Daniel
- Erin Karpluk as Jesse White
- Ryan Robbins as Agent Max Hollis
- Gil Bellows as Lt. General Michael Overson
- Matt Frewer as National Security Advisor Arthur Bowden
- Janet Kidder as Deputy Director Elizabeth Hardington
- Theresa Russell as Fiona
- Blu Mankuma as General Cassius Giles, USAF
- Andrew Airlie as Director Marcus Tremaine
- Seth Green as Lucifer
- Jaylee Hamidi as Keiko Watanabe (1 episode, 2013)
- Mike Azevedo as Pierre Garaneuf (1 episode, 2013)
- Mehdi Darvish as Plant Technician (1 episode, 2013)
- Graeme Duffy as Desmond Smith (1 episode, 2013)
- John Stewart as Train Conductor (1 episode, 2013)
- Alexander von Roon as Financial Reporter (1 episode, 2013
Production details
Written and distributed by Sonar Entertainment of New York City, the series consists of two feature-length episodes. It was shot on location in Vancouver and produced by Vancouver-based Brightlight Pictures.[2]
Reception
The series won two Leo Awards, from the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia, for Best Picture Editing and Best Television Movie.[3]
See Also
References
- ^ "Delete". Radio Times. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (August 14, 2012). "Seth Green Joins Hacker Miniseries 'Delete'". Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ "Delete (2013 TV Mini-Series) Awards". IMDB. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
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