madmike Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 As far as classics go, I'd kinda like to see what someone could do with "When Worlds Collide". I'd also love to see a Buck Roger's, Space: 1999, SeaQuest, or even Babylon 5 movie! Apparently JMS has the green light to do a series of Babylon 5 mini series. With both Andreas Katsulas and Richard Biggs not with us anymore, he is looking at other areas of the show to explore. He has said publicly he will not cast new actors in the roles of G'Kar and Dr Franklin. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaelx Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Just so long as they don't try remaking "Forbidden Planet" - some things are prefect as they are... May be not a remake, but another unique version would be something! Forbidden Planet is a crib of Shakespeare's Tempest and I think different versions of this timeless tale would be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Speaking of Johnny Quest, have you ever noticed the jet fighters that they use on the show? One was in an early episode and the rear half was a F-106 blended in with the front half of an F-16. Not to bad for a show that came out years before the electric jet was on the board. Still would like to see sixth column. Or maybe a live action Captain Scarlet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) I would go for an authentic Conan movie. The Arnie ones were good but not close to the spirit of Howard's (inteliigent) hero. :) MikeJ "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!" On a serious note, I would love to see a faithful version of The War of the Worlds, set in 19th century England. Unfortunately that's obviously not going to happen after the recent Spielberg production, and yes I have seen the Pendragon version; it gives new meaning to the word terrible. Bad acting, bad special effects, bad cinematography. Even MST3K wouldn't touch this turkey. Regards, Murph Edited August 22, 2006 by Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!" On a serious note, I would love to see a faithful version of The War of the Worlds, set in 19th century England. Unfortunately that's obviously not going to happen after the recent Spielberg production, and yes I have seen the Pendragon version; it gives new meaning to the word terrible. Bad acting, bad special effects, bad cinematography. Even MST3K wouldn't touch this turkey. Regards, Murph Murph There is going to be a faithful version with Jeff Wayne's soundtrack. I have seen some snippits of the CGI and it is pretty impresssive so far. Supposed to be next year. Click here and here. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gooberliberation Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I dunno about the Sixth Column. Theyd probably replace the Pan Asian Fu-manchu warlords with alien invaders or (more likely)Nazis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 There is going to be a faithful version with Jeff Wayne's soundtrack. I have seen some snippits of the CGI and it is pretty impresssive so far. Supposed to be next year.[ Mike, Thanks for the info. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigJets Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Apparently JMS has the green light to do a series of Babylon 5 mini series.Without Harlan Ellison assisting, I have to wonder if it'll be any good. Without HE assisting, Crusade wasn't.BJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Mock Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) Wow, is this thread still going? Rocking! I saw the poster today for the Nicholas Cage remake of "The Wicker Man". Why? Or more to the point, WHY? Edited August 31, 2006 by Jonathan Mock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Mock Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Without Harlan Ellison assisting, I have to wonder if it'll be any good. Without HE assisting, Crusade wasn't.BJ The last B5 I saw was the "Legend of the Rangers" movie thing which I thought was just awful, especially the virtual-reality kickboxing weapons station - I winced so hard it hurt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Yeah, that was pretty awful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Grievous Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 One of the sad things about someone doing a JQ remake would be the replacement of a cool original music theme for a stupid numetal hip hop silly song. GG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigJets Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 The last B5 I saw was the "Legend of the Rangers" movie thing which I thought was just awful...I winced so hard it hurt.Me, too. The other B5 movies were about as bad. So was Crusade. If JMS does bring back the show he'll hopefully find the sense to bring back Harlan Ellison, as well.BJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I saw the poster today for the Nicholas Cage remake of "The Wicker Man".Why? Or more to the point, WHY? Especially as the remakers seem to have taken out the element of Christian zealotry on the part of the Nicholas Cage character, which added the conflict with the rampant paganism in the original... what were they thinking! Also, no nekkid Britt Ekland. 8) Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Mock Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Also, no nekkid Britt Ekland. 8)Cheers, Andre That was a body double! I just don't get Hollywood - "Get Carter", "The Italian Job" and "The Wicker Man" are all classsics yet we've all had specious remakes in the last few years - does someone in Hollywood think they can do them better or something! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Why couldn't JMS do a Battletech movie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I can't recall who said it, but I've read a quote that you should only remake disappointing movies that didn't live up to their potential, and never remake a classic. Gus Van Sants "Psycho", anyone..? Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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