V-The Remake - Blu-ray Forum

Rob71 · 05-20-2009, 03:08 AM

This actually looks promising.

http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/05/video-abcs-v.html

doctorsteve · 05-20-2009, 03:16 AM

Hmmmm, given Network TV's willingness to get a little slinky, I wouldn't mind seeing some bikini-clad hot chicks seduce unwitting humans, then eat then alive (if ya know what I mean...

) Last time around you only had those grody 80's unitard things...)

redtornado · 05-20-2009, 03:38 AM

I for one loved the original, but I hated the series.

I wouldnt mind seeing a remake. I just hope they dont screw it up like Battlestar Galactica.

jadedeath · 05-20-2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by redtornado

I for one loved the original, but I hated the series.

I wouldnt mind seeing a remake. I just hope they dont screw it up like Battlestar Galactica.

You mean like how they didn't screw up Galactica... they fixed it...

Logan

Shiggidy75 · 05-20-2009, 05:48 AM

I'm willing to bet this will flop.

redtornado · 05-20-2009, 05:51 AM

The New BSG is the first time Im actually rooting for the cylons to exterminate humans. Little whiny b_t_h_s.

The original cylon centurions were badass. More menacing then stormtroopers. Any why is starbuck a girl?!?!?!

Anyway, I hope they remake this in the same spirit as the original, a humanity fights back theme. I know in the mini series they sent a message to "the ones who have beaten us before". I would like to see that message answered.

Stay away from the red dust.

stinger78 · 05-20-2009, 05:51 AM

I think it looks cool but I never let myself get into a new series unless it gets established, I'm sick of getting into a show just to have it canceled before it's time.....

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stinger78 · 05-20-2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Shiggidy75

I'm willing to bet this will flop.

it will, just to be replaced by some trash reality show or another CSI rip off...

kinda like what happened to Jericho
(yeah I'm still bitter)

GreenScar · 05-20-2009, 05:56 AM

I think it looks pretty good. I have a hard time following a weekly TV series since I don't have DVR currently. I'll give it a chance though

Thanks Rob!

jadedeath · 05-20-2009, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redtornado

The New BSG is the first time Im actually rooting for the cylons to exterminate humans. Little whiny b_t_h_s.

The original cylon centurions were badass. More menacing then stormtroopers. Any why is starbuck a girl?!?!?!

Starbuck is a girl because the original Starbuck was a little b**ch anyway.

Quote:

Anyway, I hope they remake this in the same spirit as the original, a humanity fights back theme. I know in the mini series they sent a message to "the ones who have beaten us before". I would like to see that message answered.

Stay away from the red dust.

The original mini-series was awesome, I'll be watching it again in preparation of this re-telling of it.

Logan

koontz1973 · 05-20-2009, 06:44 AM

Is this going to be an on going series or a mini series like the original. I loved it and have both on S DVD. Probably bugger it up but cannot wait. To much rubbish on TV.

The new BSG is in no way better than the original, just different!!!

Quad · 05-20-2009, 11:33 AM

I enjoyed the mini-series when it first aired, not a bad idea for a remake although I share DVDave's sentiment for sequels in general.

As for the new BG, I really enjoyed the first few seasons until they decided to go the soap opera route and kept trying to surprise the viewer with wild plot twists. Nothing wrong with surprising the viewer of course but it shouldn't be just for effect and that is what it felt like at the end.

Kyo28 · 05-20-2009, 12:17 PM

I think V's basic premise is a very interesting and intriguing concept: humanity being subjugated by aliens ... not in an ID4 kind of way but with the focus on the political and emotional repercursions. I think a remake like that could very well work. It'll probably be hit or miss but I sure wouldn't mind them trying!

Rob71 · 05-20-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by koontz1973

Is this going to be an on going series or a mini series like the original. I loved it and have both on S DVD. Probably bugger it up but cannot wait. To much rubbish on TV.

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ABC entertainment president Steve McPherson says his network's remake of the 1980s miniseries "V" could consist of four seasons, planned in advance, each with 13-22 episodes each. The show is planned for midseason.

If this is the plan, I hope they give it a chance to build an audience.

mikejet · 05-20-2009, 12:44 PM

It has Juliet from Lost. I'm going to watch.

DetroitSportsFan · 05-20-2009, 02:52 PM

I loved the miniseries, and thought the show was ok. I'll give this a watch.

Grevlin · 05-20-2009, 03:05 PM

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ABC entertainment president Steve McPherson says his network's remake of the 1980s miniseries "V" could consist of four seasons, planned in advance, each with 13-22 episodes each. The show is planned for midseason.

I would be interested to see if they actually stick to this. It would be nice to have a series written and designed with an end, and not strung out to a weak ratings fizzle.

I watched V when I was pretty young, and it freaked me out. I will give this series a chance. (Maybe it will prompt an original V release on Blu

)

I will not, however, use this thread topic as a chance to bash BSG...

P@t_Mtl · 05-20-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redtornado

I for one loved the original, but I hated the series.

I wouldnt mind seeing a remake. I just hope they dont screw it up like Battlestar Galactica.

You mean screwing by making it hundred billion times better then the original right?

EricJ · 05-20-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redtornado

I wouldnt mind seeing a remake. I just hope they dont screw it up like Battlestar Galactica.

Actually, believe that's the only reason they're doing it in the first place:

Universal needed a quick replacement to keep NewBSG's momentum going after the finale without a break (just in case "Caprica" does a quick AfterMASH)--
So back into the Universal Glen Larsen vault, to find another studio-owned 70's/80's pop network-scifi franchise they can artificially replicate the same NewBSG psychological trauma subplots on, since they think they've discovered the Midas formula for Universal-owned remakes.
(And they've already done "Knight Rider".)

Let us hope they never dig down to "a complex, psychological post-terrorism spin on The Powers of Matthew Starr".

jadedeath · 05-20-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

You mean screwing by making it hundred billion times better then the original right?

Covered that earlier. *LOL*

Logan

05-20-2009, 03:08 AM	#1
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	V-The Remake This actually looks promising. http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/05/video-abcs-v.html

05-20-2009, 11:33 AM	#12
Quad Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007	I enjoyed the mini-series when it first aired, not a bad idea for a remake although I share DVDave's sentiment for sequels in general. As for the new BG, I really enjoyed the first few seasons until they decided to go the soap opera route and kept trying to surprise the viewer with wild plot twists. Nothing wrong with surprising the viewer of course but it shouldn't be just for effect and that is what it felt like at the end. Last edited by Quad; 05-20-2009 at 11:49 AM.

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doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Hmmmm, given Network TV's willingness to get a little slinky, I wouldn't mind seeing some bikini-clad hot chicks seduce unwitting humans, then eat then alive (if ya know what I mean... ) Last time around you only had those grody 80's unitard things...)

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redtornado Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Fox Valley, Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Digital collection:159 Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:553	I for one loved the original, but I hated the series. I wouldnt mind seeing a remake. I just hope they dont screw it up like Battlestar Galactica.

05-20-2009, 05:48 AM	#5
Shiggidy75 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Lima, Ohio	I'm willing to bet this will flop.

05-20-2009, 05:51 AM	#6
redtornado Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Fox Valley, Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Digital collection:159 Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:553	The New BSG is the first time Im actually rooting for the cylons to exterminate humans. Little whiny b_t_h_s. The original cylon centurions were badass. More menacing then stormtroopers. Any why is starbuck a girl?!?!?! Anyway, I hope they remake this in the same spirit as the original, a humanity fights back theme. I know in the mini series they sent a message to "the ones who have beaten us before". I would like to see that message answered. Stay away from the red dust.

05-20-2009, 05:51 AM	#7
stinger78 Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:168	I think it looks cool but I never let myself get into a new series unless it gets established, I'm sick of getting into a show just to have it canceled before it's time..... Freaks and Geeks Shara Conner Firefly 4400 JERICHO JERICHO JERICHO

05-20-2009, 05:56 AM	#9
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	I think it looks pretty good. I have a hard time following a weekly TV series since I don't have DVR currently. I'll give it a chance though Thanks Rob!

05-20-2009, 06:44 AM	#11
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	Is this going to be an on going series or a mini series like the original. I loved it and have both on S DVD. Probably bugger it up but cannot wait. To much rubbish on TV. The new BSG is in no way better than the original, just different!!!

05-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#13
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	I think V's basic premise is a very interesting and intriguing concept: humanity being subjugated by aliens ... not in an ID4 kind of way but with the focus on the political and emotional repercursions. I think a remake like that could very well work. It'll probably be hit or miss but I sure wouldn't mind them trying!

05-20-2009, 12:44 PM	#15
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	It has Juliet from Lost. I'm going to watch.

05-20-2009, 02:52 PM	#16
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I loved the miniseries, and thought the show was ok. I'll give this a watch.

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