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'''The Terminator''' franchise were a series of movies and television shows released during the late [[20th century|20th]] and early [[21st century]]. The premise was that of a supercomputer, called Skynet, devastating [[Earth]] with [[nuclear weapon]]ry in an attempt to wipe out [[human]]ity. Skynet then created armies of [[cyborg]]s called ''Terminators'' to fight a war with the survivors. The plot of the first film involved Skynet sending a Terminator [[Time travel|through time]] to kill the mother of the leader of humanity, John Connor, before he was born.
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'''''The Terminator''''' was a franchise of at least three [[science fiction]] [[film]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Escape Velocity (novel)|Escape Velocity]]'') It involved people "messing about with [[time]]" and "killer [[robot]]s". ([[TV]]: ''[[Empress of Mars (TV story)|Empress of Mars]]'')


== References ==
After accidentally getting trapped in the [[1st century]] [[BC]], [[Ibrahim Hadmani]] said the only things he knew about time travel he learned from ''[[Back to the Future]]'' and ''Terminator''. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Pharaoh (novel)|The Last Pharaoh]]'')
In [[Brussels]], [[Fitz Kreiner]] and [[Dave Young]] witnessed a man apparently die in front of them, then arise in a twitchy, robotic fashion. Young likened the awkward resurrection to ''[[Terminator 3]]''. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Escape Velocity]]'')


[[Clyde Langer]] made two [[Men in Black]] inadvertently destroy each other. He picked up a pair of sunglasses worn by them and put them on, saying "hasta la vista", in a similar fashion to the Terminator, which wore sunglasses in the movies. Clyde later stated that they were "Clydenated", a pun on the term ''terminated''. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Vault of Secrets]]'')
The [[Twelfth Doctor]] had never seen ''The Terminator'' due to having been too busy, much to the surprise of [[Bill Potts]]. She thought the Doctor would enjoy the film. Once she mentioned killer robots, he said he'd "put it on the list" of [[movie]]s to watch. ([[TV]]: ''[[Empress of Mars (TV story)|Empress of Mars]]'')
 
[[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] acted in ''[[Terminator 2]]''. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Algebra of Ice (novel)|The Algebra of Ice]]'', ''[[Timeless (novel)|Timeless]]'')
 
In [[Brussels]], [[Fitz Kreiner]] and [[Dave Young]] witnessed a man apparently die in front of them, then arise in a twitchy, robotic fashion. Young likened the awkward resurrection to ''[[Terminator 3]]''. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Escape Velocity (novel)|Escape Velocity]]'')
 
During a visit to [[England]] in [[1963]], [[Sam Jones]] felt like she'd moved off the ''Terminator'' back lot and found herself on ''[[Summer Holiday]]''. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Taint (novel)|The Taint]]'')
 
[[Alan Jackson]] likened [[vinegar]] as a weapon to "[[Arnold Schwarzenegger|Arnie]]'s [[Uzi 9 Millimetre]]". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')
 
[[Flip Jackson]] compared the elderly people of [[Formicia]] fighting a war wearing battle armour to "''[[Dad's Army]]'' meets ''The Terminator''". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Middle (audio story)|The Middle]]'')


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
[[File:Matt Smith Terminator Genisys promotional photo.jpg|thumb|right|Promotional photo of [[Matt Smith]]'s character in the 2015 film ''Terminator: Genisys''.]]
* Skynet is very similar to [[WOTAN]]. Both are self-aware supercomputers that create robotic servants to take over the world. Also, WOTAN's [[War Machine]]s are reminiscent of the T-1s from ''Terminator 3''. Although the War Machine is simpler in design, the two have a similar shape: both have firearms mounted onto the top-left and right on their structures and numerical designations can be seen on the T-1.
* Skynet is very similar to [[WOTAN]]. Both are self-aware supercomputers that create robotic servants to take over the world. Also, WOTAN's [[War Machine]]s are reminiscent of the T-1s from ''Terminator 3''. Although the War Machine is simpler in design, the two have a similar shape: both have firearms mounted onto the top-left and right on their structures and numerical designations can be seen on the T-1.
* The [[Cell 114]] sleeper agents share similarities with the T-1000 in the ''Terminator'' movies: both are infiltrators who are able to turn their hands into stabbing weapons. The ''[[Torchwood The Official Magazine Yearbook (2008)]]'' says that James Moran was inspired by the ''Terminator'' movies in creating Cell 114.
* The [[Cell 114]] sleeper agents in [[TV]]: ''[[Sleeper (TV story)|Sleeper]]'' share similarities with the T-1000 in the ''Terminator'' movies: both are infiltrators who are able to turn their hands into stabbing weapons. The ''[[Torchwood The Official Magazine Yearbook (2008)]]'' says that James Moran was inspired by the ''Terminator'' movies in creating Cell 114.
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* [[Matt Smith]], who played the [[Eleventh Doctor]], played the {{iw|terminator|T-5000}} in the 2015 film ''{{iw|terminator|Terminator Genisys (film)|Terminator: Genisys}}''.<ref>[http://www.techtimes.com/articles/62641/20150622/know-who-matt-smith-playing-terminator-genisys.htm We Know Who Matt Smith Is Playing In 'Terminator: Genisys' - Tech Times]</ref> [[Matt Smith (in-universe)|Matt Smith]] also exists in the [[DWU]].
* As a story featuring the sunglasses-wearing androids the [[Men in Black (Dreamland)|Men in Black]], ''[[The Vault of Secrets (TV story)|The Vault of Secrets]]'' alludes to the franchise. Clyde says the phrase "hasta la vista" shortly after killing two Men in Black androids, which a line associated with both the T-1000 and John Connor in the second and third films. He later describes the androids as being as "Clydenated", a pun on the term ''terminated''. After being drained of power, the Man in Black [[Mister Dread]] says "I need a holiday," similar to the T-800's "I need a vacation" in the second film.
 
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Latest revision as of 17:24, 3 September 2023

The Terminator

The Terminator was a franchise of at least three science fiction films. (PROSE: Escape Velocity) It involved people "messing about with time" and "killer robots". (TV: Empress of Mars)

After accidentally getting trapped in the 1st century BC, Ibrahim Hadmani said the only things he knew about time travel he learned from Back to the Future and Terminator. (PROSE: The Last Pharaoh)

The Twelfth Doctor had never seen The Terminator due to having been too busy, much to the surprise of Bill Potts. She thought the Doctor would enjoy the film. Once she mentioned killer robots, he said he'd "put it on the list" of movies to watch. (TV: Empress of Mars)

Arnold Schwarzenegger acted in Terminator 2. (PROSE: The Algebra of Ice, Timeless)

In Brussels, Fitz Kreiner and Dave Young witnessed a man apparently die in front of them, then arise in a twitchy, robotic fashion. Young likened the awkward resurrection to Terminator 3. (PROSE: Escape Velocity)

During a visit to England in 1963, Sam Jones felt like she'd moved off the Terminator back lot and found herself on Summer Holiday. (PROSE: The Taint)

Alan Jackson likened vinegar as a weapon to "Arnie's Uzi 9 Millimetre". (TV: The Lost Boy)

Flip Jackson compared the elderly people of Formicia fighting a war wearing battle armour to "Dad's Army meets The Terminator". (AUDIO: The Middle)

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Promotional photo of Matt Smith's character in the 2015 film Terminator: Genisys.
  • Skynet is very similar to WOTAN. Both are self-aware supercomputers that create robotic servants to take over the world. Also, WOTAN's War Machines are reminiscent of the T-1s from Terminator 3. Although the War Machine is simpler in design, the two have a similar shape: both have firearms mounted onto the top-left and right on their structures and numerical designations can be seen on the T-1.
  • The Cell 114 sleeper agents in TV: Sleeper share similarities with the T-1000 in the Terminator movies: both are infiltrators who are able to turn their hands into stabbing weapons. The Torchwood The Official Magazine Yearbook (2008) says that James Moran was inspired by the Terminator movies in creating Cell 114.
  • Matt Smith, who played the Eleventh Doctor, played the T-5000 in the 2015 film Terminator: Genisys.[1] Matt Smith also exists in the DWU.
  • As a story featuring the sunglasses-wearing androids the Men in Black, The Vault of Secrets alludes to the franchise. Clyde says the phrase "hasta la vista" shortly after killing two Men in Black androids, which a line associated with both the T-1000 and John Connor in the second and third films. He later describes the androids as being as "Clydenated", a pun on the term terminated. After being drained of power, the Man in Black Mister Dread says "I need a holiday," similar to the T-800's "I need a vacation" in the second film.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]