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Oh no! (science fiction related)

ewgfewgf
edited October 2008 in Chit chat
Blakes 7, the best science fiction series ever (IMHO) is being remade:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7364663.stm


This would be fantastic news if we could believe that they'd do it properly, but given the way they've weakened Doctor Who, my hopes aren't too high. And going from the concensus of web sites I've seen, it's going to be a remake, rather than a continuation - but they'll never get anyone as good for Villa or Avon as Michael Keaton or Paul Darrell.


BTW, if you read this Andrew (Owen), have you watched B7?
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  • milemile
    edited October 2008
    as long as the theme tune stays the same i'll be happy.
  • The StargliderThe Starglider
    edited October 2008
    You're losing your mind in your old age!

    http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20405&highlight=blake%27s
  • milemile
    edited October 2008
    The Starglider wrote: »
    You're losing your mind in your old age!

    http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20405&highlight=blake%27s

    thought it had been mentioned before,nice to see my comments are similar. :-P
  • LockettLockett
    edited October 2008
    ewgf wrote: »
    my hopes aren't too high.

    [...]

    And going from the concensus of web sites I've seen, it's going to be a remake, rather than a continuation

    Who knows? It could turn out like the Battlestar Galactica remake did a few years back.
  • psj3809psj3809
    edited October 2008
    Could be good, hope its aimed at the 9pm market on TV rather than something for the kids, eg Dr Who which i'm not a fan of.
  • milemile
    edited October 2008
    psj3809 wrote: »
    Could be good, hope its aimed at the 9pm market on TV rather than something for the kids, eg Dr Who which i'm not a fan of.

    doubt it, it'll cost a bunch of money to make so they'll want a big demographic. not they they are out to make money, but big spends need justifying.

    there's also the lucrative toys and DVD market.
  • ewgfewgf
    edited October 2008
    The Starglider wrote: »
    You're losing your mind in your old age!

    http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20405&highlight=blake%27s



    Ah! Er, see, the thing is, er.

    um...

    Got it! It wasn't me who started this thread, it was Orac.

    Sorted.
  • DanforthDanforth
    edited October 2008
    ewgf wrote: »
    going from the concensus of web sites I've seen, it's going to be a remake, rather than a continuation

    Without spoiling it for people unfamiliar with the series: I'm at a loss how you might continue the original tale! The final episode rounded the plot off in pleasingly complete fashion IMHO... So if they must revisit it, a remake is surely the way to go.
  • milemile
    edited October 2008
    Danforth wrote: »
    Without spoiling it for people unfamiliar with the series: I'm at a loss how you might continue the original tale! The final episode rounded the plot off in pleasingly complete fashion IMHO... So if they must revisit it, a remake is surely the way to go.

    i thkn avon survived, or at least he wasn't killed on screen.
  • Matt_BMatt_B
    edited October 2008
    ewgf wrote: »
    Got it! It wasn't me who started this thread, it was Orac.

    That sounds a bit like Oric. Destroy it at once. :)
  • BloodBazBloodBaz
    edited October 2008
    I thought the new Dr. Who has been great.
    You couldn't make Blakes 7 in the same way today as it was in the 80s.

    At the end of the day, Old/New versions of Dr. Who/Blakes 7/BSG should not be considered continuations. That way you free your mind from saying "that's not right", every time a 21 century special effect appears.
  • MrCheeseMrCheese
    edited October 2008
    I really enjoy the new Dr Who. It's the only programme we watch as a family, together.
  • dm_boozefreekdm_boozefreek
    edited October 2008
    It'll be crapper than it already was, which means it'll be ruined cos Blakes 7 was crap in a good way. I "that" good way so to speak, a remake will make it shite. Not only will the remake be crap, but it'll make the retro good crap of the original be just crap, and ruine it all.

    Ruined, I tells yer' ruined.
    Every night is curry night!
  • merseymalmerseymal
    edited October 2008
    there aren't enough uk sci-fi shows using old industrial plants and quarries these days imo
  • milemile
    edited October 2008
    MalFranks wrote: »
    there aren't enough uk sci-fi shows using old industrial plants and quarries these days imo

    health and safety. :)

    they do use them, you don't notice it so much.
  • merseymalmerseymal
    edited October 2008
    well i know Doctor Who still uses the factories in episodes e.g. New Earth and Planet Of The Ood
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