Alien Nation... [sigh] remake
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Solo4114
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Actually, of all possible remakes, I think stuff like Alien Nation is actually right in the sweet spot for a good pick for a remake.
The original was decent, but not amazing. The TV show that followed was relatively short-lived and mostly only shown in syndication. The TV movies were Sci-Fi channel material.
Bottom line: it's not a well-known, classic property, but it's got a solid concept. IF you absolutely have to strip-mine Hollywood's past (and it sure seems like the industry does...) then I'd rather they be taking this stuff than, say, more classic material.
The original was decent, but not amazing. The TV show that followed was relatively short-lived and mostly only shown in syndication. The TV movies were Sci-Fi channel material.
Bottom line: it's not a well-known, classic property, but it's got a solid concept. IF you absolutely have to strip-mine Hollywood's past (and it sure seems like the industry does...) then I'd rather they be taking this stuff than, say, more classic material.
To me this is a great candidate for a remake. The original was a good premise, but didn't really have much success. It kinda came and went with general audiences. I think the TV show that came after was pretty good, though. Maybe this one can do better than the original.
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Haha! Yeah, what Dan said
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Haha! Yeah, what Dan said
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Solo4114
Master Member
Mmm mmm spoiled milk!
I'm not going to shout down any remakes. I was wrong about BSG, so I learned my lesson. Of course if it sucks or is only on a pay service I reserve the right to b*tch about it.
I'm not going to shout down any remakes. I was wrong about BSG, so I learned my lesson. Of course if it sucks or is only on a pay service I reserve the right to b*tch about it.
Solos blaster
Sr Member
Clearly, you just have a thing for Gary Graham.
He was good in the show and good in Robot Jox considering what they were working with lol. I was hoping to see him in that Trek fan film that got the deep six from the studio too.
cayman shen
Master Member
Deep breath...."Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"
I'm just going to go ahead and go on record now: I think remaking Casablanca is a terrible idea. Before we know who the cast is, who is directing it, what the stupid gimmick is... Before anyone has even started trying to do it... Eventually someone will. Someone will one day decide that it's a good idea so, right off the bat: I hate the idea.
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Alien nation is a good candidate. I agree with what's already been said. Never got the love it needed back in the the day to really shine. Good concept that could easy turn into something big.
Darth Lars
Master Member
Wasn't the original Alien Nation really an allegory about the relationship between white and black people in the USA?
I think that the real purpose of the movie was as a commentary to the political climate of its time.
Remaking Alien Nation would be like remaking Rambo II or Red Dawn ...
I think that the real purpose of the movie was as a commentary to the political climate of its time.
Remaking Alien Nation would be like remaking Rambo II or Red Dawn ...
Due to board rules we can't really go down this path, but trust me, the climate in the US is not that different now. If the movie were done as such, it would still be just as relevant if not moreso.
