Battlestar Galactica to the Big Screen? - Page 14

Kester Pelagius · June 14th, 2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Athene

I've been reading your story and really enjoy it.

I love cliff hangers!

Part 2 is mostly finished. As is a follow-up story. But everytime I sit down to polish them off I find myself wanting to re-edit everything into a novella.

I guess I should just finish part 2 and post it, eh?

Athene · June 21st, 2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kester Pelagius

Part 2 is mostly finished. As is a follow-up story. But everytime I sit down to polish them off I find myself wanting to re-edit everything into a novella.

I guess I should just finish part 2 and post it, eh?

Looking forward to reading that!

Aussie Warrior · July 16th, 2009, 03:46 AM

just reading what Mr Hatch said prehaps he is right about taking it down the Star Trek route because we know the Galactica had been taking on the Cylons for ages so there is no shortage of stories actually mentioned in the episodes, throw in the Pegasus and the other Battlestars and you got a story

Except the original cast would not have their roles which would be bad to most people, i just wish they stop teasing fans it is almost becoming like Duke Nukem Forever (it's coming, it's coming, it's coming, it's gone)

monolith21 · August 12th, 2009, 11:03 PM

More talk today (some of which got my Irish up a bit...) about a possible film.

https://www.aintitcool.com/node/42034

dilbertman · August 13th, 2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by monolith21

More talk today (some of which got my Irish up a bit...) about a possible film.

https://www.aintitcool.com/node/42034

Same here!

Jim

monolith21 · August 13th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Hit 'em where it counts! Vote on it! We're already winning.
https://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/b...hat-fans-want/

dilbertman · August 13th, 2009, 12:48 AM

Voted.

Jim

TwoBrainedCylon · August 13th, 2009, 03:19 AM

I found it interesting that less than a year later, the "smash success" is already being regarded as a show with low-ratings. Guess they aren't counting the online posters they hired to pimp the show.

If it hasn't been posted elsewhere, the link to the original article is here:

https://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-...-for-universal

If they really are that short of ideas, ... they can always hire me as one of the writers.

At least this news comes from someone other than Larson.

All my best,

Russell

ernie90125 · August 13th, 2009, 04:02 AM

Just spotted this too :

https://scifiwire.com/2009/08/rumor-i...singer-att.php

dah66 · August 13th, 2009, 06:01 AM

https://www.moviehole.net/200920279-s...s-to-galactica

KJ · August 13th, 2009, 07:40 AM

Excellent news guys!

I'm so glad i saw Singer at the London premiere of Superman Returns back in 2006, and yes while we briefly talked about Superman, i did say i'm sorry your BSG continuation didn't pan out etc and went on about how i'd love to see him and DeSanto do a movie version if at all possible.

I see that hoping for something after seeing the man, isn't such a bad thing afterall! *Big grin appears on face*

While DeSanto may have the vision and passionate drive, Bryan Singer brings in the power and name value though. DeSanto and co did things to bring Transformers to the screen, but with TF2 being butchered by Michael Bay, i'm sure DeSanto would jump at the chance to join Singer in reviving BSG for the big screen and with Singer's common sense and gifted directing style. I'm sure BSG would finally be brought some big screen justice finally.

Tom DeSanto's been a great ambassador for keeping any possible BSG revival alive as a hollywood movie producer. With his communication with the fanbase every now and then. But see what happens when a powerful mover and shaker like film director Bryan Singer steps into the game once more? THINGS ARE STARTING TO HAPPEN!!! Or so we all hope (*fingers crossed*).

Far as the links you gentlemen put up go, Seems the RDM supporters can't get it though, it was always Larson's baby he created it (with Leslie Stevens), envisioned it, wrote it etc its his not RDM's. I'm not going on a rant, cos we've been there and done that etc. But lets set the record straight. revivals of the original we're planned for years, until remakes became a current and ongoing fad (sad fact). So the previous TV incarnation was a vastly re-tooled version based on the classic series.

So what..?

Basically all this news means, we're now moving back to what the property should've been from the get go. And this time we getting, or should be getting a big screen treatment! With creator in tow (perhaps as a consultant). People will finally get to see what BSG can do with a major director in the wings.

Listen haters..(on sciwire)

Bryan Singer's accompliments as a director speaks volumes. What happened to the X-Men franchise when Ratner took over huh? Exactly. And before you bring up Superman Returns as an example of possible failure?, Thats really Warner Brothers fault for not cashing in on a sequel when they should've.

Singer's a bankable name, thats why RDM/NBSG fans are all up in arms. Cos their low-rating series isn't considered for big budget screen follow up, it can't cos Larson ain't going there. and with Singer's name in the picture, it seems the route of Larson wanting to sell off the movie rights to BSG, to the highest bidder are also becoming something of urban legends and myth as well.

Hope Singer make an decision soon enough!

KJ

P.S. Hope i, can get on with an art career soon enough too. I'd love to be a storyboard artist for Singer's future BSG movie.

But i think we'd all await in glorious anticipation of what Guy Dyas could possibly do once more sketching out BSG designs for Bryan's BSG.

oldwardaggit · August 13th, 2009, 08:33 AM

I voted also.

OWD

Kronus · August 13th, 2009, 09:13 AM

Cast my votes and comments too...

Gemini1999 · August 13th, 2009, 11:15 AM

I also voted - I'll post comments later. It's good news that it appears that there's some scuttlebutt about this project. I was beginning to wonder with the long time lag from when this thread started.

Moderator note: Just a bit of caution - Let's not have the topic become a TNS vs. TOS discussion. Stay focused on the film discuccion.

Bryan

peter noble · August 13th, 2009, 04:31 PM

It's in Variety, which is serious, serious.

https://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmem...-to-scifi.html

This thing's happening.

KJ · August 13th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Just voted! (wondered what you guys were on about?)

Its up to 62 percent now!

Be reading to see if any new news comes in. But years after the Hatch and Singer/DeSanto previous revival attempts nearly 10 years ago. Lets hope the third time's a charm as they say!

The original premise was so great, that its still being debated for a multi-million dollar film now as of today. So much for classic BSG being thought of as a flop or failure eh? How many failures of the 70's get fought over for modern day revivals.

KJ

KJ · August 13th, 2009, 04:52 PM

I hope the news of it being a reimagination changes though?

Larson doesn't want to do anything like RDM's BG, cos if this isn't for them then who's this for exactly. Another audience that has to warm up to the BG universe yet again perhaps? Or us and those that wanted the REAL BG to return!

Singer's got a tough road ahead though. Many still aren't going to forgive him just yet over the Superman Returns issue. Yet any smart fanboy knows Warner seriously goofed up on that one. Realistically i know any new movie of BG won't be a retread of the 70's series exactly nor should it. But at the same time will Singer honor the Larson classic original, in much the same way he tried in vain to honor Richard Donner's Superman films with SR, but couldn't please the majority?!

Time will tell won't it!

KJ

peter noble · August 13th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Film rights now with Universal.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...3baf5904a8e717

larocque6689 · August 13th, 2009, 05:20 PM

I love how two of the four DeSanto hyperlinks in the Hitfix piece ultimately trace back to me (pats myself on the back).

Oh, I love how Richard Hatch (in this interview) treats TNS as if it was cancelled too soon... "the show always ends too soon. There were so many more stories to tell. Networks don't really, I think, understand Sci-Fi." What a hoot!

https://www.moviehole.net/200919617-richard-hatch

I am delighted also that it no longer seems that the future of the franchise hinges on what Glen Larson does with it. Let Bryan Singer have complete freedom to do with it as he sees fit.

You know, I had almost given up on interesting news with this franchise, but I don't think it will ever die.

peter noble · August 13th, 2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by larocque6689

I had almost given up on interesting news with this franchise, but I don't think it will ever die.

It's the gift that keeps on giving!

I await the Stallionic review.

BST · August 13th, 2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord Kingjason

I hope the news of it being a reimagination changes though?

Larson doesn't want to do anything like RDM's BG, cos if this isn't for them then who's this for exactly. Another audience that has to warm up to the BG universe yet again perhaps? Or us and those that wanted the REAL BG to return!

Singer's got a tough road ahead though. Many still aren't going to forgive him just yet over the Superman Returns issue. Yet any smart fanboy knows Warner seriously goofed up on that one. Realistically i know any new movie of BG won't be a retread of the 70's series exactly nor should it. But at the same time will Singer honor the Larson classic original, in much the same way he tried in vain to honor Richard Donner's Superman films with SR, but couldn't please the majority?!

Time will tell won't it!

KJ

I really don't understand the difficulty in doing a continuation of sorts. If they don't want to use any of the original series characters then, do a 5 minute prologue with flashbacks to the original, telling the story of the 1000 yahren war and destruction of the Colonies, in a similar fashion that was used on the first Transformers movie.

Then, pick up the story 33 years later......

Reaper · August 13th, 2009, 08:21 PM

It makes no sense to do another reimagining. The Moore Series just ended. If they aren't going to go COntinuation, then we are basically looking at wasted money here.

Realisticly, Moore Fans have already started talking down the movie as "Why Bother" and This coul;d very well be the Last straw for Fans of the Original Waiting 30 years for a continuation. Pulling a Star Trek and Restarting the Idea with all new people playing the characters we have loved for 30 years will more then likely alienate EVERYONE.

It's not Like Star Trek that hasn't seen a Good movie or Series in a while. BSG isn't a dead property. You still have 2 very passionate groups, with crossover between the two, defending their Shows. Injecting a 3rd is asking for trouble.

I have faith in Desanto and Singer sticking to a Continuation.

TwoBrainedCylon · August 13th, 2009, 08:29 PM

Guys, one note in the article. If Singer is getting a 10 million salary to direct, then this film is planned to be BIG!!! By sheer visual appeal, it could knock GINO into the gutter, although truth be told, I strongly suspect that part of the motivation for this is that Universal hopes to bring back in a lot of what should have been their core fans and sell the GINO DVD sets. Unless Singer and DeSanto can blast one into outer space, Universal still looks to make most of its money via GINO DVD sales.

Given that Ron and company ended GINO with the rough concept that it and the original could be tied together in some freakish repeating reality loop, some execs are likely looking at this as a chance to increase sales of both DVD sets. If this premise is correct, I'd bet there are a few GINO links tossed in along the way, whether anyone in the production crew wants them or not.

Either way, this is news I really didn't expect and I now think its a realistic possibility that it could come to pass.

... but it still won't be enough to get me to purchase any GINO DVDs and place them next to my Galactica and Galactica 1980 DVD sets.

All my best,

Russell

monolith21 · August 13th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Wait...Variety? I believe we've had our official announcement ladies and gentlemen.

I think we're all too shocked to realize what just happened! Don't get me wrong, I won't breathe right until principal photography has wrapped!

BST · August 13th, 2009, 10:36 PM

I will admit to being the eternal optimist when it comes to this show and, to that extent, I think that this show will be a visual masterpiece with a musical score to match.

I look for it to be a blend of Larson's and Moore's versions but, with a decided tilt toward the lighter side. I'm hopeful that it will be more along the lines of a next-gen continuation since I'm just not sure how many times sci-fi audiences are willing to push the reset button with this franchise.

oldwardaggit · August 13th, 2009, 11:51 PM

Well to be honest, I voted for the movie but if they just do another reboot that doesn't let the original exist in the same universe some how like Trek did, well I'll go see it just because it's suppose to stay more true to the original ideas but if I'm being honest, Well I'll just say it. Another reboot with all new actors basically going through the same thing the original ones did just with a big screen updated budget, is going to suck in my book no mater how good it is.

And I only say that as an original fan but it would just be nice to get a little more of a pay off then having the guys that once were going to bring this back right, finally get the chance but this time as another reboot.

I think a kick ass movie idea would be to use a bit of Hatch's Idea about the cylons evolving but have it set something like 300 years in the future. That way you could have your new cast and it would explain why the cylons were so slow and clunky in the original.

Then anytime some one talks about how the original was cheesy, we could say Hey it was 300 years in the past. it was bound to be cheesy. Just look at how we were in the 70's. gee, what a way to make a point lol.

Shawn

monolith21 · August 13th, 2009, 11:59 PM

I'm not too worried about it being a complete reboot. Notice that only comes from the sites that put a negative spin on this. The people involved have always remained true to a continuation.

I could be wrong. They could go that route but I think if they're going to focus on a younger generation it'll still be in universe.

dilbertman · August 14th, 2009, 01:10 AM

Still would like to know where Tom fits in to all this.

Jim

monolith21 · August 14th, 2009, 01:13 AM

Surely with Singer on board DeSanto isn't far behind?

TwoBrainedCylon · August 14th, 2009, 03:30 AM

I didn't read that it was a reboot. If they did another reboot that led to a good series of films or possibly another television series, I'd be a happy enough camper. My big problem with GINO wasn't that it was a change from the original premise but that, in my opinion, it was just a horribly written series. It was a great example of how you can throw tremendous resources into a hole and still come up with sludge.

I suspect the flak this news is getting from the GINO crowd is that they realize that GINO's only strength is that it was new and more flashy. Ironically, the arguements they've thrown out for the past 5 years, about different interpretations being a good thing, are apparently going to be put to the test. Faced with that, the true hypocritcal nature of their arguements are being exposed. Its funny in a way but I'd again remind everyone that it doesn't matter what the critics say.

Just as Ron did what he wanted, Singer and DeSanto are going to do what they want. I suspect the online crowd will have less influence this time than they did with Ron and that was minimal. Universal will back their latest creation because that's where they see the money. If they opt to pay people to act as fans again, we'll see another slew of unknowns coming out of the woodwork.

Hopefully, this time, the product will be better and the fanbase will act a bit more respectful towards each other.

... and hopefully Ron Moore won't be anywhere near this effort.

All my best,

Russell