I got amazon prime and recently discovered that BSG was being streamed on it. I'm currently binging it when I can right now. Even though the show is 15 year old, Its still amazing
I did hear some rumors they were going to remake it again though, Its going to be a bit wierd without Richard hatch
So, they had Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s (1978, I think?), and then the Battlestar Galactica remake in the early 2000s, and they're thinking about remaking it again? How many times do they need to remake a show/movie?
I hope they also release "Caprica" on BR or Streaming. I was enjoying that one as it was PRE BSG telling the story of how the Cylons were created. Unfortunately, it only lasted a single season, if that long, before it got cancelled. :(
Re: BattleStar Galacticano no, I'm watching the 2005 version of BSG which is on amazon prime right now.
By: Bigbangnet to All on Wed Mar 11 2020 08:20:33
ok, So you're watching the ORIGINAL BSG. I'm currently getting the Blue-Ray's of the most recent version from Netflix. It's really not to bad once I managed to disengage myself from trying to compare it to the
original and just take it as a seperate show and judge it on it's own merrits.
I hope they also release "Caprica" on BR or Streaming. I was enjoying that one as it was PRE BSG telling the story of how the Cylons were created. Unfortunately, it only lasted a single season, if that long, before it got cancelled. :(
Re: BattleStar Galacticain the bsg 2005, 40 years have gone from the first war (1978 version) till this
By: Nightfox to Bigbangnet on Wed Mar 11 2020 14:49:35
So, they had Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s (1978, I think?),
and then the Battlestar Galactica remake in the early 2000s, and they're thinking about remaking it again? How many times do they need to remake a show/movie?
I think this remake/update is the one that Richard Hatch has been championing for many years now, ever since the original was cancelled.
Would love to see them do one covering the time between the end of the original series and "Galactica 1980", and maybe even redo G-80 in a way
that doesn't totally suck the way the original one did.
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So, they had Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s (1978, I think?), and then the Battlestar Galactica remake in the early 2000s, and they're thinking about remaking it again? How many times do they need to
remake a show/movie?
So, they had Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s (1978, I think?),
and then the Battlestar Galactica remake in the early 2000s, and
they're thinking about remaking it again? How many times do they need
to remake a show/movie?
in the bsg 2005, 40 years have gone from the first war (1978 version) till
Re: BattleStar Galactica
By: Bigbangnet to All on Wed Mar 11 2020 08:20 am
I got amazon prime and recently discovered that BSG was being streamed it. I'm currently binging it when I can right now. Even though the show 15 year old, Its still amazing
I did hear some rumors they were going to remake it again though, Its going to be a bit wierd without Richard hatch
So, they had Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s (1978, I think?), and then
Nightfox
Re: BattleStar Galactica
By: Bigbangnet to All on Wed Mar 11 2020 08:20:33
ok, So you're watching the ORIGINAL BSG. I'm currently getting the Blue-Ray of the most recent version from Netflix. It's really not to bad once I manag to disengage myself from trying to compare it to the original and just take as a seperate show and judge it on it's own merrits.
I hope they also release "Caprica" on BR or Streaming. I was enjoying that o as it was PRE BSG telling the story of how the Cylons were created. Unfortunately, it only lasted a single season, if that long, before it got cancelled. :(
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Re: BattleStar Galactica
By: Nightfox to Bigbangnet on Wed Mar 11 2020 14:49:35
So, they had Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s (1978, I think?), and then the Battlestar Galactica remake in the early 2000s, and they're thinking about remaking it again? How many times do they need to remake show/movie?
I think this remake/update is the one that Richard Hatch has been championin for many years now, ever since the original was cancelled. Would love to see them do one covering the time between the end of the original series and "Galactica 1980", and maybe even redo G-80 in a way that doesn't totally suc the way the original one did.
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Re: BattleStar Galactica
By: Bigbangnet to Lupine Furmen on Thu Mar 12 2020 14:59:09
in the bsg 2005, 40 years have gone from the first war (1978 version) t
Actually, no. The two shows are not even connected to each other. The 2005 S channel remake was just that, A complete reimagining of the original show. There really is no way that the two shows CAN be connected. Find and watch original series and you'll understand why I say that.
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Copyright has everything locked up for 90 years beyond author's death.
With material staying under Copyright so long, it's harder and harder to make something new (since it may be "too much" like something that's under Copyright).
That's why you see Hollywood just remaking this stuff over and over again.
How many times will they remake BG? As many times as it takes to
completely ruin it.
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Actually, no. The two shows are not even connected to each other. The 2005 SyFy channel remake was just that, A complete reimagining of the original show. There really is no way that the two shows CAN be connected. Find and watch the original series and you'll understand why I say that.
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so they should ruin it next. First was Dr.Who, then picard, next will
be BSG ...damn it
I just hope they don't try to "remake" Space 1999.
Bigbangnet wrote to Dr. What <=-
so they should ruin it next. First was Dr.Who, then picard, next will be BSG ...damn it
I just hope they don't try to "remake" Space 1999.
All my other childhood shows have been ruined.
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The second season almost qualifies as a remake - massive departure from
Hi Nightfox,
In a message to Bigbangnet you wrote:
So, they had Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s (1978, I think?),
and then the Battlestar Galactica remake in the early 2000s, and
they're thinking about remaking it again? How many times do they need to remake a show/movie?
Sometimes they do that to showcase new special effects technology, or use th remake as an opportunity to incorporate special effects that weren't availab at the time of a previous remake.
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I just hope they don't try to "remake" Space 1999.
All my other childhood shows have been ruined.
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The second season almost qualifies as a remake - massive departure from season one
All I can say is the original BSG series was excellent, and the toys even better. The original cyclon ship that fired 2 red photon bullets was epic bu got banned because of choking hazards. The ships were cooler than xwings and tie fighters I thought.
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I just hope they don't try to "remake" Space 1999.
All my other childhood shows have been ruined.
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The second season almost qualifies as a remake - massive departure from season one
I do agree with that. There were some gems in the second season, but it was more fantasy than sci-fi.
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First season was more intellectual, as in trying to understand what is happening, while the second season is more action oriented. Less talk, and more Martin Landau speaking in his angry voice.
Moondog wrote to Dr. What <=-
First season was more intellectual, as in trying to understand what is happening, while the second season is more action oriented. Less talk, and more Martin Landau speaking in his angry voice.
Looking through the episode lists, I think you hit it on the head. The firs season WAS more thinking, while the second was more action.
The reason I find this interesting is that I usually like action movies. Bu in this case, I find the number of 2nd season episodes that I like to be ver few, while I enjoyed most of the first season episodes.
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Moondog wrote to Dr. What <=-
Not sure if first season aired in the US,
but I can easily guess the
loss of the big ops center set and appeal of attraacting a US audience pushed the move towards more action.
It's ironic how Star Trek's original pilot episode was considerd too intellectual, and the series was forced to be more action packed themselves. In Space 1999 it's really clear when the Base commander's valued advisor is no longer the science officer and is replaced by a security officer.
Moondog wrote to Dr. What <=-
Not sure if first season aired in the US,
Yes, it was. But not on network TV.
but I can easily guess the
loss of the big ops center set and appeal of attraacting a US audience pushed the move towards more action.
Sadly, you are probably correct in that assessment.
It's ironic how Star Trek's original pilot episode was considerd too intellectual, and the series was forced to be more action packed themselves. In Space 1999 it's really clear when the Base commander's valued advisor is no longer the science officer and is replaced by a security officer.
Even Lost in Space followed the same path. Compare the first season with th last. The first season was much more "Swiss Family Robinson in space" and m more science-y. The last had "The Great Vegetable Rebellion" episode.
But they make these shows to get eyeballs to sell ads. So if that's what appeals to the audience, then I guess that's what goes.
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Even Lost in Space followed the same path.
The last had "The Great Vegetable Rebellion" episode.
I blame Richard Harris, aka Dr Smith. He was supposed to be a temporary role, and talked the writers into keeping him around.
If I was to do a re-write of the series, I'd make Smith useful, as in so useful he could possibly get them home, but is in no hurry to be return and be executed as a spy. I entertained the idea of the Robinsons leaving Smith
Re: Re: Space 1999
By: Moondog to Dr. What on Fri Mar 20 2020 06:37 pm
I blame Richard Harris, aka Dr Smith. He was supposed to be a temporary role, and talked the writers into keeping him around.
oh the pain. the pain. the pain.
If I was to do a re-write of the series, I'd make Smith useful, as in so useful he could possibly get them home, but is in no hurry to be return a be executed as a spy. I entertained the idea of the Robinsons leaving Sm
that sounds like SHIT.
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I blame Richard Harris, aka Dr Smith. He was supposed to be a
temporary role, and talked the writers into keeping him around.
If I was to do a re-write of the series, I'd make Smith useful, as in
so useful he could possibly get them home, but is in no hurry to be
return and be executed as a spy. I entertained the idea of the
Robinsons leaving Smith behind on a planet or derelict space station,
only to run into him at a later date with a vast field of useful knowledge.
Even Lost in Space followed the same path.
The last had "The Great Vegetable Rebellion" episode.
Best 60 minutes in television history, IMO. :)
Re: Re: Space 1999
By: Moondog to Dr. What on Fri Mar 20 2020 06:37 pm
I blame Richard Harris, aka Dr Smith. He was supposed to be a temporary role, and talked the writers into keeping him around.
oh the pain. the pain. the pain.
If I was to do a re-write of the series, I'd make Smith useful, as in so useful he could possibly get them home, but is in no hurry to be return a be executed as a spy. I entertained the idea of the Robinsons leaving Sm
that sounds like SHIT.
What can I say. Smith is supposed to be a ruthless character, not a cowardl ninny. On the original series he's worthless, and only Will is acting as th moral compass for his father and major West. Give him a useful skill and then he can become annoying as he wants.
Re: Re: Space 1999
By: Moondog to MRO on Mon Mar 23 2020 12:53 pm
What can I say. Smith is supposed to be a ruthless character, not a cowa ninny. On the original series he's worthless, and only Will is acting as moral compass for his father and major West. Give him a useful skill and then he can become annoying as he wants.
you should really watch all the interviews about this character.
I've seen quite a few of them, plus the orginal pilot that didn't include hi character. Sounds like he knew how to win Irwin Allen's attention, and let Harris write his own character from being a stone cold killer to being a moronic comic relief.
Like I said, I personally like the idea of the character being rotten to the core, yet having some hidden value that keeps him from being tossed from an airlock or left behind. No comic relief value , except for him being the punching bag for Major West.
Re: Re: Space 1999
By: Moondog to MRO on Tue Mar 24 2020 04:54 pm
I've seen quite a few of them, plus the orginal pilot that didn't include character. Sounds like he knew how to win Irwin Allen's attention, and l Harris write his own character from being a stone cold killer to being a moronic comic relief.
Like I said, I personally like the idea of the character being rotten to core, yet having some hidden value that keeps him from being tossed from airlock or left behind. No comic relief value , except for him being the punching bag for Major West.
they didnt NEED a rotten villain. he would have been one and done. besides, they were 'lost in space' that is their source material.
he got the attention because he was the one character that didnt suck.
they were 'lost in space' that is their source material.
he got the attention because he was the one character that didnt suck.
We'll agree to disagree. If his character wasn't so flamboyant and larger than life, they could've developed the other characters
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they didnt NEED a rotten villain. he would have been one and done. besides, they were 'lost in space' that is their source material.
he got the attention because he was the one character that didnt suck.
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By: Moondog to MRO on Wed Mar 25 2020 02:37 pm
they were 'lost in space' that is their source material.
he got the attention because he was the one character that didnt suck.
We'll agree to disagree. If his character wasn't so flamboyant and large than life, they could've developed the other characters
apparently actors had a blank cheque to do what they wanted if it was good. dr smith carried the show.
people only cared about dr. smith, will robinson and the robot.
that was the show.
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they didnt NEED a rotten villain. he would have been one and done. besides, they were 'lost in space' that is their source material.
he got the attention because he was the one character that didnt suck.
I think that oversimplifies it.
He was the one character that was horribly flawed, so he was the catalyst fo the problems that would make the show interesting.
You're right in that they didn't NEED a rotten villain. But they did need a antagonist. A series with the "prefect" Robinsons would have gotten boring rather quickly.
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they didnt NEED a rotten villain. he would have been one and done. besides, they were 'lost in space' that is their source material.
he got the attention because he was the one character that didnt suck.
I think that oversimplifies it.
You're right in that they didn't NEED a rotten villain. But they did need a antagonist. A series with the "prefect" Robinsons would have gotten boring rather quickly.
You're right in that they didn't NEED a rotten villain. But they did nee antagonist. A series with the "prefect" Robinsons would have gotten bori rather quickly.
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In the orignal pilot there was no Dr Smith, and also it appeared that the Jupiter was so damaged they were leaving it behind and taking the chariot to a spot where the weather was less prone to extreme weather effects. Even if they were "shipwrecked," I could see them having enough material for a firsa season to settle in with twist in the usual castaway and settler issues, aswell as aliens without constant agitiation by a fifth wheel character. They could mine for fuel and raw resources to make replacement parts, then leave the planet as a transitory point in between seasons. next season will be new planet, new problems, new promise of adventure.
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In the orignal pilot there was no Dr Smith,
and also it appeared that
the Jupiter was so damaged they were leaving it behind and taking the chariot to a spot where the weather was less prone to extreme weather effects.
Even if they were "shipwrecked," I could see them having
enough material for a firsat season to settle in with twist in the
usual castaway and settler issues, aswell as aliens without constant agitiation by a fifth wheel character. They could mine for fuel and raw resources to make replacement parts, then leave the planet as a
transitory point in between seasons. next season will be new planet,
new problems, new promise of adventure.
return and be executed as a spy. I entertained the idea of the Robinsons leaving Smith behind on a planet or derelict space station, only to run into him at a later date with a vast field of useful knowledge.
Both good ideas. At least they are better ideas than my idea of blasting hi
In the recent Lost in Space reboot, I liked what they did with the Dr. Smith character - I just hated everything else that they changed.
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