When "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins" appears in theaters on May 22, 2009, fans can expect to see new sights, discover new glimpses into the future only dreamed of and follow John Connor's mission to save humanity like never before, according to DarkHorizons.com.

"We've officially started principal photography on 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,'" McG said in his production blog. "Like you guys, I've been a long-time fan of the series, and I understand your passion for the 'Terminator' movies -- and it's my full intention to deliver a film that lives up to the previous three installments. I've spent time with James Cameron, spoken to Arnold Schwarzenegger, gone over the story with Jonah Nolan, and enlisted Stan Winston."

Perhaps the most intriguing part of this new "Terminator" vision will be seeing Christian Bale, best known to genre fans as Batman in two films, embody the adult John Connor.

John Connor will be pushed to the brink," noted the film's director. "And for me, Christian Bale embodies Connor's strength and tenacity perfectly. And after visiting Sam Worthington on the set of Avatar, I know he's perfect for his role."

Another new face for a familiar name will be Anton Yelchin portraying Kyle Reese, who was originally brought to life in the first two "Terminator" feature films by Michael Biehn. "[Anton's] prep has been unbelievable. The guy's been watching all three 'Terminators' incessantly, and he's definitely going to capture the essence of the character," McG said.

And that's not all "Terminator" fans can look forward to. Look for new graphics and sets to bring the future to life.

"Everything we're shooting is designed to be tactile and real," he said. "You'll be seeing a whole set of inspired designs you've never seen before, and best of all you'll finally get to see some of the post-judgment day future that was only hinted at in the previous movies."

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