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wondash · 10-09-2003, 12:41 PM

I loved Lost In Space as a kid! But considering how bad the semi-recent movie was, I don't have much faith in this upcoming TV series. I'm thinking that Battlestar Galactica has a better chance!

Lost in Space’ finds home at WB

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9 — The Robinson clan is headed back into deep space. The WB Network has given a pilot order to a remake of the fantasy-adventure drama “Lost in Space,” which ran on CBS from 1965-68. Feature filmmaker John Woo (”Mission: Impossible 2”) is on board as an executive producer and may possibly direct the pilot.

THE PROSPECT OF revisiting “Lost in Space” piqued the interest of several networks. The WB, which bid aggressively, is hoping that “Lost” will become another fantasy-action franchise show for the network, even if its young-skewing audience has no firsthand memory of the original series.
The new-model “Space,” to be set in the year 2097, will hew closely to its progenitor by following the adventures of the Robinson family and their loyal robot sidekick.
In the original series, Guy Williams and June Lockhart played the heads of a family of three who set out on a five-year mission to explore a distant planet only to find themselves hopelessly lost in space after the controls of the spacecraft are sabotaged by a nefarious scientist who inadvertently winds up going along for the ride.
“We’re sticking to (creator) Irwin Allen’s core vision of a family fighting for its survival in space,” said Doug Petrie (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), who will write the pilot script and also executive produce. “As a writer, space is the greatest window dressing in the world, and we are going to have fun with it. But at its core, it’s a family story, and their emotions are going to be completely real and completely relatable.”
Also executive producing will be Jon Jashni and Kevin Burns, whose Synthesis Entertainment banner was formed in 2001 to oversee revivals of the many TV and film properties controlled by Allen’s estate.
Synthesis and NBC had previously been working on a two-hour “Lost in Space” TV movie that would have been something of a reunion of original series cast members. But the project was scuttled in November following the death of “Lost” star Jonathan Harris, who played the malevolent Dr. Smith.
When the Synthesis partners met with Petrie to discuss a range of possibilities, the writer sketched out his detailed vision for a series remake.
“When I got to my ideas for Season 4, they said, ’OK, OK, shut up already,”’ Petrie said.

JimmyTheHutt · 10-09-2003, 02:57 PM

Weep. Weep for the future.

As Solomon said, "There is nothing new under the sun".

Veritas en Lux!
Jimmy The Hutt

Mephisto2 · 10-09-2003, 03:01 PM

Danger Will Robinson! Danger!!

Mr Mephisto <--- waving arms

Solitude · 10-09-2003, 06:00 PM

The new series will otherwise be known as "7th Heaven in Space".
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The movie was exactly what I expected it to be; an hour and a half of pure eye-candy. I really enjoyed seeing it on the big screen. A lot of my friends didn't want to talk to me for a while after we all went to watch it on premier night. I had been telling them for weeks that it was going to be a crappy plot, but great special effects. They insisted otherwise, and expected it to have a story to best Star Wars. As we left the theater, they were all complaining about how disappointing it was. I chimed in with, "I thought it was great. It was exactly what I came to see." That comment ended the conversation.

What's for dinner?

Cynthetiq · 10-09-2003, 07:53 PM

grrrrrrrrrrr....lame.

i cannot believe it but okay... they mucky muck Battlestar Galactica..why not lost in space.

oh right... see they don't mess up a profitable franchise like ST.

Fremen · 10-10-2003, 02:15 AM

R.I.P. Jonathan Harris ~aka~ The original, and best Dr. Smith.

foolio7714 · 10-13-2003, 09:21 AM

I thought the movie was great! Lots of Twist and Turns and Heather Graham in a space suit.

Mephisto2 · 10-14-2003, 05:50 PM

My colon has lots of twists and turns. It even exhibits some pretty cool "special effects."

Want to pay to watch that?

Mr Mephisto

Fremen · 10-14-2003, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr Mephisto
My colon has lots of twists and turns. It even exhibits some pretty cool "special effects."

Want to pay to watch that?

Mr Mephisto

Do we get beer, popcorn and bathroom breaks?

10-09-2003, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
wondash Psycho	Lost In Space comes to the WB... I loved Lost In Space as a kid! But considering how bad the semi-recent movie was, I don't have much faith in this upcoming TV series. I'm thinking that Battlestar Galactica has a better chance! Lost in Space’ finds home at WB LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9 — The Robinson clan is headed back into deep space. The WB Network has given a pilot order to a remake of the fantasy-adventure drama “Lost in Space,” which ran on CBS from 1965-68. Feature filmmaker John Woo (”Mission: Impossible 2”) is on board as an executive producer and may possibly direct the pilot. THE PROSPECT OF revisiting “Lost in Space” piqued the interest of several networks. The WB, which bid aggressively, is hoping that “Lost” will become another fantasy-action franchise show for the network, even if its young-skewing audience has no firsthand memory of the original series. The new-model “Space,” to be set in the year 2097, will hew closely to its progenitor by following the adventures of the Robinson family and their loyal robot sidekick. In the original series, Guy Williams and June Lockhart played the heads of a family of three who set out on a five-year mission to explore a distant planet only to find themselves hopelessly lost in space after the controls of the spacecraft are sabotaged by a nefarious scientist who inadvertently winds up going along for the ride. “We’re sticking to (creator) Irwin Allen’s core vision of a family fighting for its survival in space,” said Doug Petrie (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), who will write the pilot script and also executive produce. “As a writer, space is the greatest window dressing in the world, and we are going to have fun with it. But at its core, it’s a family story, and their emotions are going to be completely real and completely relatable.” Also executive producing will be Jon Jashni and Kevin Burns, whose Synthesis Entertainment banner was formed in 2001 to oversee revivals of the many TV and film properties controlled by Allen’s estate. Synthesis and NBC had previously been working on a two-hour “Lost in Space” TV movie that would have been something of a reunion of original series cast members. But the project was scuttled in November following the death of “Lost” star Jonathan Harris, who played the malevolent Dr. Smith. When the Synthesis partners met with Petrie to discuss a range of possibilities, the writer sketched out his detailed vision for a series remake. “When I got to my ideas for Season 4, they said, ’OK, OK, shut up already,”’ Petrie said.

10-09-2003, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
JimmyTheHutt Psycho Location: Hell (Phoenix AZ)	Weep. Weep for the future. As Solomon said, "There is nothing new under the sun". Veritas en Lux! Jimmy The Hutt __________________ Think Jabba, only with more hair and vestigal legs.... "This isn't a nightmare, its real. Nightmare's end." -ShadowDancer

10-09-2003, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Solitude Tilted Location: LA and Orange Counties	The new series will otherwise be known as "7th Heaven in Space". =-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= The movie was exactly what I expected it to be; an hour and a half of pure eye-candy. I really enjoyed seeing it on the big screen. A lot of my friends didn't want to talk to me for a while after we all went to watch it on premier night. I had been telling them for weeks that it was going to be a crappy plot, but great special effects. They insisted otherwise, and expected it to have a story to best Star Wars. As we left the theater, they were all complaining about how disappointing it was. I chimed in with, "I thought it was great. It was exactly what I came to see." That comment ended the conversation. What's for dinner? __________________ Champagne for my real friends... and real pain for my sham friends.

10-09-2003, 07:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	grrrrrrrrrrr....lame. i cannot believe it but okay... they mucky muck Battlestar Galactica..why not lost in space. oh right... see they don't mess up a profitable franchise like ST. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

10-10-2003, 02:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	R.I.P. Jonathan Harris ~aka~ The original, and best Dr. Smith. __________________ Google Last edited by Fremen; 10-13-2003 at 09:48 AM..

10-09-2003, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	Danger Will Robinson! Danger!! Mr Mephisto <--- waving arms

10-13-2003, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
foolio7714 Crazy	I thought the movie was great! Lots of Twist and Turns and Heather Graham in a space suit.

10-14-2003, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	My colon has lots of twists and turns. It even exhibits some pretty cool "special effects." Want to pay to watch that? Mr Mephisto