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Paul	14-07-2021 22:37

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Sliders was good to start with, but slowly went off the rails, I gave up on it before it finished.

I'll give any reboot a shot though.

General Maximus

15-07-2021 11:48

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36086264)

But BSG (2004) was a reboot. Lol, I meant the one currently in the works. The 2003 series was much needed and much welcomed. I loved the 80s series when I was younger but the 2004 series was perfection and a prime example of how to do a series properly with great story, great characters, great production quality and hitting on the right spots on my realism factor with the sciencey stuff, physics and motion.

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36086278)

Sliders was good to start with, but slowly went off the rails, I gave up on it before it finished.

The last season was really bad. Quinn (the actor) had a falling out with them over something, I think it was to do with his brother not being kept in the series, and they both left. After that it went downhill big time.

General Maximus

17-07-2021 19:04

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pip08456

05-08-2021 17:27

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Waterworld series in the works.

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Universal Content Productions is planning as a continuation of the original movie that will pick up twenty years later focusing on the same characters. No additional details are currently available nor is there any word on whether they will attempt to get the original actors to reprise their roles. The film’s producer John Davis is involved with the series and 10 Cloverfield Lane‘s Dan Trachtenberg has been attached as director. A network has not been identified yet, but this will be an expensive venture–as was the original film–so it will likely head to one of the major streaming services since they have been throwing a lot of money at their original productions of late. UCP is owned by NBCUniversal, so consider Peacock to be a likely landing spot for the series if it does go forward.

General Maximus

05-08-2021 18:37

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Fantastic, I loved the film. I would love to see something like this picked up by Apple, it is right up their street in terms on high end production ventures.

pip08456

06-08-2021 00:10

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South Park fans will be pleased at this.

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The creators of “South Park” have signed a new deal with ViacomCBS Inc. that will pay them more than $900 million over the next six years, one of the richest deals in TV history.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone will use the money to make new episodes of “South Park” for Viacom’s Comedy Central network and to create several spinoff movies for the company’s Paramount+ streaming service, the parties said Thursday. Their first project under the new deal will be a movie set in the world of “South Park” that will debut some time before the end of the year.

The deal with Parker and Stone is the clearest sign yet of ViacomCBS’s growing commitment to Paramount+. The streaming service trails the likes of Netflix and Disney+, but has added millions of subscribers since it rebranded in March. ViacomCBS is looking to the addition of “South Park” movies to accelerate its growth. The series remains the most popular TV show on Comedy Central.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...?sref=W6GJF3MS

Paul	06-08-2021 15:23

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Never cared for South Park. I wish they did this for Futurama.

pip08456

10-08-2021 01:44

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Joe Mollazzi is working on a pitch to Netfix for a miniseries to resolve the cliffhanger at the end of Dark Matter season 3.

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Finally started work on the pitch for the Dark Matter miniseries. I’ve spent the past week or so running through the basic story and structure, ultimately landing on a six episode arc that will cover the alien chapter originally planned for the show’s fourth season.

Set three years after the events of Episode 313, a missing player returns with the key to thwarting a massive alien invasion. In order to defeat this formidable enemy, unlikely alliances will be forged, long-held secrets will be revealed, and the seeds of an even greater threat will be sown.

General Maximus

10-08-2021 21:47

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landing on a six episode arc that will cover the alien chapter originally planned for the show’s fourth season.

I hope he can get all the cast back

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the seeds of an even greater threat will be sown.

obviously hoping that the series will be picked up for additional seasons :D

pip08456

10-08-2021 22:15

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36089337)

I hope he can get all the cast back

obviously hoping that the series will be picked up for additional seasons :D

All the cast have agreed to come back when and if it gets picked up. Just a matter of scheduling for those on other shows but perfectly doable.

General Maximus

11-08-2021 10:06

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excellent

Paul	01-09-2021 02:30

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The CW has ordered the Nancy Drew Spinoff series Tom Swift.

The character, described as a "Black, gay, billionaire inventor" previously appeared in a Season 2 backdoor pilot (Episode 15).

Given the late announcement, its likely to be a 13 episode season, with a Spring debut.

General Maximus

01-09-2021 09:58

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36091628)

The character, described as a Black, gay

right up your street then :p:

Paul	01-09-2021 13:59

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36091642)

right up your street then :p:

As far as I can tell, this is indeed another case of TV blatently converting a character, PC style. In the original books he is white, and afaik, not gay.

I like the Nancy Drew series, so obviously I saw him in the backdoor pilot.
He was ok, nothing special, but interesting. Of course, they had to make a big fuss about the whole gay thing.

I will give the season a try, and hope they concentrate on the adventures, if it turns out to just another load of pc/blm/gay preach, then I'll drop it.

General Maximus

12-09-2021 10:22

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Judge Judy Sheindlin is ready to return to television. Her new court series, Judy Justice, is set to premiere on IMDb TV in November.
Court is back in session! Television icon Judge Judy Sheindlin returns to the courtroom with a new IMDb TV Original series, Judy Justice, premiering November 1. The arbitration-based program will also feature three new members of Judy Sheindlin’s courtroom staff, Kevin Rasco, Whitney Kumar, and Sarah Rose. New episodes of Judy Justice will be available every weekday exclusively on IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.
Joining Judge Judy Sheindlin in the courtroom are bailiff Kevin Rasco, a retired Los Angeles probation officer and entrepreneur, court stenographer Whitney Kumar, a board-certified court reporter in the state of California, and Sarah Rose, a law clerk and Judge Sheindlin’s granddaughter, extending the legacy of the television and courtroom pioneer by bringing in a new generation of legal analysis.

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/j...eindlin-watch/

pip08456

13-09-2021 16:14

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Hawkeye starts 24th November on Disney+

Paul	14-09-2021 03:57

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Yep, that dates been on my list for a while, its the first trailer Ive seen though. :)

pip08456

14-09-2021 12:17

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36092938)

Yep, that dates been on my list for a while, its the first trailer Ive seen though. :)

Yeh, it's the first one to be released.

denphone

14-09-2021 19:34

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Just a head up that the Blake's 7 series airs from the beginning on Forces TV from 21.00 tonight.

Chris

14-09-2021 19:55

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Wow, amazing find, thanks … the whole lot used to be on YouTube but the BBC copyright claimed it a year or so ago. I’ve set my Freesat box to series record.

denphone

14-09-2021 20:04

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l have not watched it for a eternity but remember it very fondly.

General Maximus

14-09-2021 22:12

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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36092885)

Hawkeye starts 24th November on Disney+

I am not sure about this at all. He has always been a very serious character and this looks more comedic and silly.

Chris

14-09-2021 23:14

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I think the problem is we’ve never really seen as much of him as we might have liked. He’s always been the supporting character, even when he had longer sequences with Nat in Endgame. He is certainly a bit broody early on in the MCU and he’s in a very dark place at the beginning of Endgame but then he has lost his entire family in the snap. We don’t yet know what getting them back has done to him.

So far, all the MCU TV series have stayed true to the continuity, not taking liberties with the characters but allowing them to grow and develop in their own space. I have no reason to doubt they’ll manage the same here.

Hugh	14-09-2021 23:36

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He had his moments…

General Maximus

20-09-2021 22:15

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The new 4400 series looks absolute **** if you go by the teasers they have just put out

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/4...-reboot-watch/

Stephen

20-09-2021 22:51

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36093851)

The new 4400 series looks absolute **** if you go by the teasers they have just put out

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/4...-reboot-watch/

I'm noticing a theme there...are most of the 4400 black?

Paul	20-09-2021 22:57

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Apprently its just called 4400 (no 'The').

Teasers are never a great thing to to go by.
However, they certainly dont inspire me to want to see it.

It also seems the mysterious force involved here just loved to kidnap coloured people.

Then again, the shows basic description really gives that away;

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In the new version, 4400 overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized people who vanished without a trace over the last hundred years are all returned in an instant

I predict lots of PC & Political Preaching and an early exit from it by me, I'd love to be wrong, but I have little faith I will.

General Maximus

20-09-2021 23:17

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 36093854)

are most of the 4400 black?

Seems very discriminatory to me. Abduct all the blacks and leave only whites on the planet :shocked:

Stephen

20-09-2021 23:24

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I'll give the first couple a watch and see how I feel.

General Maximus

20-09-2021 23:34

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I am all for different characters with different backgrounds and stories but i am on the same page as Paul on this. If they are just using it as a platform to preach about BLM, immigration, war, police shootings and whatever else is going on in the US then i am not interested. The original was great so they have got no excuse. They know what works and what doesnt.

General Maximus

22-09-2021 06:38

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Very sadly Willie Garson aka Martin Lloyd from Stargate SG1 has passed away. He was only in three episodes but they were some of my favourite of the entire series and I would definitely put them in the top 10.

pip08456

27-09-2021 14:55

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General Maximus

27-09-2021 18:40

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looks interesting, I will give it a go

pip08456

27-09-2021 20:39

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A new version of Babylon 5 is in development at the CW.

J. Michael Straczynski will write and executive produce a ”from-the-ground-up“ new version of ’90s-era science fiction series

cimt	27-09-2021 20:47

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I don't think The CW is the right channel for that...

General Maximus

27-09-2021 20:56

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:disturbd: :Yikes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :bigcry: :shrug: :no: :doh: :disturbd: :Yikes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :bigcry: :shrug: :no: :doh: :disturbd: :Yikes: :rolleyes: :shocked:

I can't find enough emoticons and gifs to express my dismay. Even if they replicated the story and script word for word there is no way you can reproduce those acting performances. It wasn't just one person, it was all of them and I do not parrot these names of lightly: Captain Sheridan, Delenn, Vir, Londo, G'Kar, Garibaldi, Ivanova, Bester, even flipping Zathras for god sake. It is like Game of Thrones where there are so many amazing characters and performances and it doesn't need to be remade ever.

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Originally Posted by cimt (Post 36094882)

I don't think The CW is the right channel for that...

because of the tone of the series and the production quality it demands I think the best place for it is Apple TV

pip08456

27-09-2021 21:15

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36094886)

:disturbd: :Yikes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :bigcry: :shrug: :no: :doh: :disturbd: :Yikes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :bigcry: :shrug: :no: :doh: :disturbd: :Yikes: :rolleyes: :shocked:

Possibly not a remake.
This from Claudia Christian:

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I know some of you saw the announcement that WB is doing a B5 reboot series and I know you have lots of questions for me like “Are you playing Ivanova?” “Are there going to be telepaths?” “What year is it taking place in?”
Well folks, I know nothing…..zip…nada. Joe has kept us in the loop from day one on this, because he wants us involved with the show, but we have no idea at this time what's in the script or what the story is. Only Joe knows that for now, so you should go bug him about it.
He won't tell you, but the results should be amusing. I personally am grateful that I will, once again, be uttering the great maker’s fabulous dialogue….but I know not what that will entail. Exciting, eh?

General Maximus

27-09-2021 21:26

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Thank god, at least it is a type of continuation and not a remake. Absolute damn shame so many of the cast have passed away. For those of you who dont know Delenn, Vir, Londo, G'Kar, Garibaldi, Dr Franklin and Zack have left us, possibly a few more. The only surviving cast members are Sheridan, Ivanova and Lenir.

I dont know if the dude who scored the soundtrack is still alive but they need to get him back as well.

Watching those intros again has made me want to watch them all again. Such a phenomenal series.

Stephen

27-09-2021 21:46

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At least J. Michael Straczynski is involved and will be writing it. That part should at least mean the scripts are decent.

General Maximus

27-09-2021 21:59

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Yeah. I just hope he gets carte blanche and complete free rein.

Paul	28-09-2021 02:18

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36094854)

looks interesting, I will give it a go

Ive seen this show mentioned previosuly, the trailer is just about enough for me to give it a shot.

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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36094880)

A new version of Babylon 5 is in development at the CW.

Ive not seen anyhting about this, but I must admit Im both interested and worried.
Interested because it was a fantastic show. Worried because I wonder if they will ruin it.

As noted above, many of the original cast are simply no longer around.
Those that are still with us are also (of course) 25 years older now.

Hugh	28-09-2021 23:08

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Re Babylon 5 reboot - one of the Space Opera FB groups I’m in posted this.

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Just for more information about Straczynski's plans for the Babylon 5 reboot, I consolidated a set of his tweets so they're easier to read, starting with this one:

https://twitter.com/straczynski/stat...21160529661952

"The network understands the uniqueness of Babylon 5 and is giving me a great deal of latitude with the storytelling. As noted in the announcement, this is a reboot from the ground up rather than a continuation, for several reasons.

Heraclitus wrote “You cannot step in the same river twice, for the river has changed, and you have changed.” In the years since B5, I’ve done a ton of other TV shows and movies, adding an equal number of tools to my toolbox, all of which I can bring to bear on one singular question:
If I were creating Babylon 5 today, for the first time, knowing what I now know as a writer, what would it look like? How would it use all the storytelling tools and technological resources available in 2021 that were not on hand then?
How can it be used to reflect the world in which we live, and the questions we are asking and confronting every day? Fans regularly point out how prescient the show was and is of our current world; it would be fun to take a shot at looking further down the road.

So we will not be retelling the same story in the same way because of what Heraclitus said about the river. There would be no fun and no surprises. Better to go the way of Westworld or Battlestar Galactica where you take the original elements that are evergreens and put them in a blender with a ton of new, challenging ideas, to create something fresh yet familiar. To those asking why not just do a continuation, for a network series like this, it can’t be done because over half our cast are still stubbornly on the other side of the Rim.

How do you telling continuing story of our original Londo without the original Vir? Or G’Kar? How do you tell Sheridan’s story without Delenn? Or the story of B5 without Franklin? Garibaldi? Zack?

The original Babylon 5 was ridiculously innovative: the first to use CGI to create ships and characters, and among the very first to shoot widescreen with a vigorous 5.1 mix. Most of all, for the first time, Babylon 5 introduced viewers accustomed to episodic television to the concept of a five-year arc with a pre-planned beginning, middle and end…creating a brand new paradigm for television storytelling that has subsequently become the norm. That tradition for innovation will continue in this new iteration, and I hope to create additional new forms of storytelling that will further push the television medium to the edge of what’s possible.

Let me conclude by just saying how supportive and enthusiastic everyone at the CW has been and is being with this project. They understand the unique position Babylon 5 occupies both in television and with its legions of fans, and are doing everything they can to ensure the maximum in creative freedom, a new story that will bring in new viewers while honoring all that has come before.

Onward!"

General Maximus

28-09-2021 23:14

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Well i am glad they appear to be giving him and the show the abundance of respect it deserves.

pip08456

29-09-2021 21:26

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The Book of Boba Fett Debuts on Disney+ December 29th.

Chris

30-09-2021 11:28

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Excellent. Really looking forward to that. A nice Christmas holiday treat.

denphone

30-09-2021 11:47

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It will have to go some to beat the classic original series.

Jaymoss

30-09-2021 11:48

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36095207)

Excellent. Really looking forward to that. A nice Christmas holiday treat.

Yeah with that and The Witcher should be a good end of the year

pip08456

01-10-2021 19:18

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The House Of Dragon (Game of Thrones prequel) Episode 01 airs on HBO 1st Jan.

General Maximus

01-10-2021 19:25

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ooooooo, that was a lot sooner than I expected :cleader:

Paul	01-10-2021 23:55

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Indeed, I wasnt aware it was ready to air so soon.

However, I think you'll find its called House of the Dragon :)

pip08456

02-10-2021 00:49

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36095488)

Indeed, I wasnt aware it was ready to air so soon.

However, I think you'll find its called House of the Dragon :)

Yes Paul, my mistake.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...9&d=1633132122

pip08456

02-10-2021 23:17

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From Joe Mallozzi's blog today news on The Powder Mage project and Dark Matter mini series.

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...By that time, I assume I will have completed my first draft of the Promise of Blood (Powder Mage) pilot. I’m about halfway through the script and really feeling the world and these characters. Slightly ahead of the schedule I’ve set out for myself, but aiming to get it out to author Brian McClellan for his input and admonishing.

The Dark Matter miniseries pitch is out. And I await word.

For those interested here's the Dark Matter pitch over several installments.

Intro

Teaser

The World

The Characters Part 1

The Characters Part 2

Summary

Mr K	02-10-2021 23:31

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Forces TV have Blake's 7 and UFO. Back of the net ! :)

General Maximus

02-10-2021 23:40

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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36095636)

From Joe Mallozzi's blog today news on The Powder Mage project and Dark Matter mini series.

If i win the euro millions on Tuesday i'll give him the money for it. I would love to be an investor in projects like this and people like him.

pip08456

03-10-2021 00:08

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36095640)

If i win the euro millions on Tuesday i'll give him the money for it. I would love to be an investor in projects like this and people like him.

I must admit I'd do the same. He's a master story teller.

Paul	03-10-2021 00:09

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Well I'm not going to pin my hopes on either of you winning ;)

pip08456

03-10-2021 00:14

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36095649)

Well I'm not going to pin my hopes on either of you winning ;)

That's OK, I don't expect to win. But if I did...

Hugh	03-10-2021 00:14

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36095649)

Well I'm not going to pin my hopes on either of you winning ;)

Agreed - that wouldn’t be ‘realistic"… ;)

General Maximus

03-10-2021 09:17

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pip08456

05-10-2021 00:51

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Get ready for future episodes of you favourite US series to be delayed if not already shot and edited.

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The members of the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees have voted to approve a strike authorization, giving the union president the power to shut down film and TV production across the country.

The vote passed with 98.7 percent support, and 90 percent turnout — a resounding outcome that the union hopes will strengthen its bargaining position.

Talks have stalled between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios. The unions have been negotiating since May on a new contract, and are seeking to address long-standing concerns, including long hours on set, streaming wage scales and residuals, and the stability of the pension and health funds.

“The members have spoken loud and clear,” Matthew D. Loeb, the international president, said in a statement. “This vote is about the quality of life as well as the health and safety of those who work in the film and television industry. Our people have basic human needs like time for meal breaks, adequate sleep, and a weekend. For those at the bottom of the pay scale, they deserve nothing less than a living wage.”

Will affect films too.

https://variety.com/2021/film/news/i...lt-1235079382/

Paul	05-10-2021 04:57

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Terrific :rolleyes:

I presume they realise they dont get paid for striking.

pip08456

05-10-2021 18:57

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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36095440)

The House Of Dragon (Game of Thrones prequel) Episode 01 airs on HBO 1st Jan.

Also in January.

Paul	05-10-2021 19:20

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Indeed, both on my list already :D

General Maximus

05-10-2021 19:56

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Peacemaker is defo not for me

Hugh	08-10-2021 19:47

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Expanse Season 6 Teaser Trailer

pip08456

10-10-2021 13:50

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All 5 seasons of Babylon 5 are now available to stream free on IMDB TV.

General Maximus

11-10-2021 18:58

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Nice, it needs a proper home. I think I saw it advertised on PickTV last year but it needs a good permanent which people know they can go to whenever they want and enjoy it.

General Maximus

11-10-2021 22:43

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You are going to love this:

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The latest incarnation of Superman will come out as bisexual in a new comic book.

Jon Kent - the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane - has followed in his father's footsteps and, as well as saving the world, also fallen for a reporter.

The storyline was announced on National Coming Out Day, an annual LGBTQ+ awareness day.

https://news.sky.com/story/superman-...-book-12431587

Paul	11-10-2021 23:02

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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36096881)

All 5 seasons of Babylon 5 are now available to stream free on IMDB TV.

IMDB 'free' is plagued with ads as I recall, so no thanks.

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36097135)

You are going to love this:
https://news.sky.com/story/superman-...-book-12431587

Unsurprising PC bullshit. :rolleyes:

WTF do they need a "LGBTQ+ awareness" day for ?
They are already in every f'king thing now, I'm pretty sure everyone is "aware".

General Maximus

14-10-2021 18:33

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AMC is further expanding The Walking Dead universe with Tales of the Walking Dead, a new episodic anthology spinoff series set for premiere on AMC+ and AMC.

Each one-hour standalone episode of Tales of the Walking Dead will focus on both new and establised characters set in the world of the original series.

The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead writer-producer Channing Powell will showrun Tales, working closely with Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of the Walking Dead Universe. An initial season of six episodes is expected to go into production early next year and premiere on AMC+ and AMC next summer.

https://www.imdb.com/news/ni63441643/

Hugh	14-10-2021 18:44

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New Hawkeye trailer

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Kick off the holidays with the first two episodes of Marvel Studios' "Hawkeye," and start streaming on November 24 on Disney+

General Maximus

14-10-2021 18:53

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I know they are trying make each series stand apart from one another but I really dont like the look and feel of this. I would actually have preferred it if it was the complete opposite and more dark and serious.

Chris

14-10-2021 22:33

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36097414)

If you want dark and brooding go and watch DC. And while you’re at it, ponder why the DC cinematic universe is a mess while the MCU continues to conquer all.

Feige and his team have found a winning formula that they’re not going to ditch. The MCU is colourful, capable of being dark but is always able to take a step back and chuckle at itself. It actually likes its heroes and still believes in good people doing good things.

Paul	16-10-2021 04:02

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Tom Clancys Jack Ryan has been renewed for a 4th season by Amazon.

As yet, the 3rd season has yet to air (no date for it either atm).

Chris

16-10-2021 09:28

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Tom Clancys Jack Ryan has been renewed for a 4th season by Amazon.

As yet, the 3rd season has yet to air (no date for it either atm).

Excellent. I’ve really enjoyed this so far. And as the whole family has watched the American Office over the last few months there are a few John Krasinski fans in the house now. Maybe I won’t have to watch the next two seasons alone. :D

1701-e

17-10-2021 07:40

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Tom Clancys Jack Ryan has been renewed for a 4th season by Amazon.

As yet, the 3rd season has yet to air (no date for it either atm).

Great first season. Very average second. I hope things are better for the next two.

Hugh	19-10-2021 14:18

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Cowboy Bebop remake teaser from Netflix.

heero_yuy

19-10-2021 16:46

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Spike and Jet look convincing enough but Faye is definitely overdressed. :D

heero_yuy

20-10-2021 10:28

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Seems other share that opinion:

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Quote from Salon.com:

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...8&d=1562846859

Surprise, surprise! Men of the World Wide Web have mobilized once again — no, not over the rapidly worsening climate catastrophe, stagnant wages, the broken health care system, or endemic rape culture, but rather, over a real issue: the outfit of a female bounty hunter in the live-action adaptation of beloved anime series "Cowboy Bebop." Netflix released first-look images Monday, and the reaction was quite revealing . . . about one character's not revealing outfit.

In case members are not familiar with the character and attire:

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...8&d=1634721853

Given that Faye Valentine's outfit is readily available from cosplay outlets it seems a pity they went away from it.

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Chris

20-10-2021 10:40

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Let’s face it, there’s a whole lot of Anime stuff that’s never going to make it unaltered as live action, mainstream TV. Female assassins only run around in gold bikinis in the dreams of teenage boys. And Japanese animation.

Paul	20-10-2021 15:37

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Hmmm, I hope this isnt going to be Japanese with subtitles again.

Stephen

20-10-2021 15:45

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Hmmm, I hope this isnt going to be Japanese with subtitles again.

Doesn't look like it will be from the trailer.

Paul	20-10-2021 18:51

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Oh ... new posts jumped right over that so I missed it.

It looks barmy but interesting, I think I'll give it a go.

Paul	26-10-2021 22:06

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Raised By Wolves is due to return for Season 2 [on HBO Max] in "early 2022".

Hayden Christensen is reprising the role of Anakin Skywalker [Darth Vader] in Ahsoka.

The Great is returning on Hulu for Season 2 next month (Season 1 was 'Great').

A Discovery of Witches returns for its 3rd (and apparently final) final season in Jan 2022.

pip08456

01-11-2021 14:30

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Paul	06-11-2021 22:55

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Charmed returns for Season 4 on March 11th 2022
Kung Fu returns for Season 2 on March 9th 2022
Superman & Lois returns for Season 2 on January 11th 2022.

A new series called Naomi also starts on the CW on January 11th 2022
I could not find much information on this other than its about a black female superhero and based on a comic book series.

General Maximus

08-11-2021 20:27

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I could not find much information on this other than its about a black female superhero and based on a comic book series.

the DC drama NAOMI follows the journey of a cool, confident, comic book–loving teenager as she pursues her hidden destiny. When a supernatural event shakes her small hometown of Port Oswego, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, with a little help from her fiercely loyal best friend Annabelle. She also has the support of her adoptive, doting parents, veteran military officer Greg and linguist Jennefer. After an encounter with Zumbado, the mysterious owner of a used car lot, leaves her shaken, Naomi turns to tattoo shop owner Dee, who becomes her reluctant mentor. While unraveling the mystery of herself, Naomi also navigates her high school friendships with both military kids and local townies, including ex-boyfriend and high school jock Nathan; Annabelle’s longtime, loyal boyfriend Jacob, proud “townie” Anthony; and fellow comic book enthusiast Lourdes. As Naomi journeys to the heights of the Multiverse in search of answers, what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about our heroes.

Paul	09-11-2021 21:44

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Chucky looks to be going down like a lead balloon.

Its viewing figures have gone down by about 14% each week.
Its pretty much doing the same as SurrealEstate, and that got cancelled.

SyFy are a pale immitation of themselves now, only one decent series (Resident Alien).

pip08456

09-11-2021 21:46

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Exclusive: Stargate SG-1 creator Brad Wright on his pitch for a revival, hopes for the franchise.

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Brad Wright doesn't think fans should give up hope just yet, even if it means a long wait ahead. "Long before there were multiple Star Treks on the air at the same time, as there are right now, we had Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis on Friday night at the same time. That's something that has become a bit of a big deal in science fiction television," Wright tells SYFY WIRE. "I can't imagine Amazon not doing something with the franchise, or empowering MGM to do something with the franchise for [them]."

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/starg...ontent=link_ad

Who knows what will eventually happen or not?

Stephen

09-11-2021 21:51

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I've been watching Chucky and so far it's been really good.

TimeLord2018

09-11-2021 21:59

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Chucky looks to be going down like a lead balloon.

Its viewing figures have gone down by about 14% each week.
Its pretty much doing the same as SurrealEstate, and that got cancelled.

SyFy are a pale immitation of themselves now, only one decent series (Resident Alien).

Doesn't seem suited to Syfy somehow, should probably be on Peacock or USA Network only rather than airing it on both, Sky Max are airing it here from 3rd of December.

The ratings for Day Of The Dead aren't good either.

Didn't Syfy used air a lot of Canadian shows from Showcase and Space (now CTV Sci-Fi) who don't appear to have any original dramas now.

General Maximus

10-11-2021 08:18

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Exclusive: Stargate SG-1 creator Brad Wright on his pitch for a revival, hopes for the franchise.

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/starg...ontent=link_ad

Who knows what will eventually happen or not?

fingers crossed. I just wish I could win the euromillions and make it happen for him. You would think that with everything that is going on with Star Trek atm that it would that now is the right time to get another series going.

General Maximus

11-11-2021 11:08

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Quantum Leap star Dean Stockwell dies aged 85 - actor was also known for films and shows including Dune, Married To The Mob and Battlestar Galactica

pip08456

16-11-2021 10:14

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General Maximus

25-11-2021 23:07

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Ridley Scott has confirmed that live-action TV series of two of his most enduring movies, “Blade Runner” and “Alien,” are fast progressing, with pilots written for both shows.

Speaking with the BBC on Monday, the “House of Gucci” helmer suggested the “Blade Runner” adaptation is being plotted as a 10-episode series: “We [have already] written the pilot for ‘Blade Runner’ and the bible. So, we’re already presenting ‘Blade Runner’ as a TV show, the first 10 hours.”

Scott said “Alien” was getting a “similar” treatment. A pilot is being written along with a bible of what transpires in 8-10 hours of the show.

https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/b...tt-1235117198/

pip08456

07-12-2021 00:00

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Charle Cox will return as Daredevil, we just don't know when.

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It’s official – Charlie Cox will remain the MCU’s Daredevil, Marvel boss Kevin Feige has confirmed. He just won't say when we'll see that return.

During an interview with CinemaBlend, Feige revealed that fan-favourite Charlie Cox will be back as Marvel’s Daredevil:

“If you were to see Daredevil in upcoming things, Charlie Cox, yes, would be the actor playing Daredevil,” he said. “Where we see that, how we see that, when we see that, remains to be seen.”

https://www.ign.com/articles/charlie...vels-daredevil