Tom and Glen: Condition Met!

thomas7g · April 4th, 2004, 03:07 AM

Back at Galacticon, we all asked Glen Larson if the new series would hurt our chances for a revival. And he replied that the two shows were completely different creatures. That new DOES NOT have a direct effect on the old. At least not the one all us fans were expecting (that the new one will kill the old).

Larson said whether the new show is a hit or a failure that doesn't have a direct relation to the old show's revival. This was echoed by Tom Desanto, twice.

What they said was the major factor was if people still WANTED the old show after the new one aired.

And I look around, even outside our hearty little band, and I see that things haven't changed. People still love BG with a passion. And they would LOVE to see the old heroes return.

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Tom and Glen,

CONDITION MET. I'm looking forward to seeing your movie.

-Sincerely,
that other not so important Tom

I believe we are going to get our film.

Glen Larson has the rights, and has cleared all the legal obstacles. Tom Desanto can bring in the funding and WANTS to do it after he finishes Transformers and Xmen3. DVD sales were solid. The game did well. People still love that old show with the same ferver.

it will just take a few years.

gmd3d · April 4th, 2004, 03:38 AM

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I believe we are going to get our film.

so do I.. we have waited for 25+ years so I can wait 2 or 3 more

the fan base is here and on so many other sites on the web with very talanted people writing poams, fanfic, works of art from pen and ink to computer generated images.
some of which I am only starting to find. fantastic stuff.

We are here.

bsg1fan1975 · April 4th, 2004, 03:52 AM

Outstanding! I still have faith and hope that we are in luck!

Titon · April 4th, 2004, 06:26 AM

What Tom said.

Rowan · April 4th, 2004, 06:32 AM

Hey could we all go see it together when it comes out? I wont have anyone to share it with otherwise....I'll have to sit in the movie theater alone....so that would be really cool!

ernie90125 · April 4th, 2004, 06:42 AM

This is a great post....

It also relates to something I mentioned in another thread - Some people were worried that Richard's appearing in the mini might make a Continuation less likely.

This isn't the case from what I have read above. It only matters that Larson and DeSanto understand there is still the interest in the Continuation.

The CFF targets them and should continue to do so.... It is in their direction that all should focus....

Ernie90125

April 4th, 2004, 07:27 AM

As I have been saying -so far at least- a "new" BSG is better than no BSG IMO. Being a diehard of TOS, that will always be #1 in my heart, but I'm willing to give the new one a shot.

amberstar · April 4th, 2004, 11:59 AM

Well said Tom!
Now we just need to help CFF to reach that goal! Those addds will show Larson we still want TOS!

amberstar · April 4th, 2004, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowan

Hey could we all go see it together when it comes out? I wont have anyone to share it with otherwise....I'll have to sit in the movie theater alone....so that would be really cool!

Hey if it is possible I'll go with ya Rowan! Maybe we can talk a few more here into it too!

What a great day that will be to see the Big G fly again!

thomas7g · April 5th, 2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ernie90125

This is a great post....

It also relates to something I mentioned in another thread - Some people were worried that Richard's appearing in the mini might make a Continuation less likely.

This isn't the case from what I have read above. It only matters that Larson and DeSanto understand there is still the interest in the Continuation.

I'm glad everyone liked this post. I think it was mentioned before, but you really have to bring a subject up now and then to remind us that there is still hope.

I guess I'll talk about Richard Hatch in one of the Hatch threads. But briefly, I don't think Hollywood cares what he is in. Its just a matter of if fans are angry at him. So if fans begin to hate him for it. Then that makes it hard to sell him as Apollo again. Which may hurt selling a movie based on Apollo and Starbuck. Its a weird logic. But that's hollywood.

CommanderTaggart · April 5th, 2004, 02:56 PM

Man, could you imagine if we all showed up en masse at some poor, unsuspecting Cineplex on opening night?

Bless you, Thomas, for that positive message of inspiration. The CFF is all about letting Messrs. Larson and DeSanto know their condition has been met, and I will repeat here what I said at CA: The leadership of the CFF has no plans to remove the image of Apollo from the current ad layouts.

And for those who say the revival effort is over, I ask you this: Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, No! And it's not over now!

Now let's reach our goal and send a shout out to California!

Eric Paddon · April 5th, 2004, 03:05 PM

[QUOTE=CommanderTaggart]And for those who say the revival effort is over, I ask you this: Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? [QUOTE]

Uh, how's that again???????

Commander, I suggest an evening in my history class this week!

cranky1c · April 6th, 2004, 08:41 AM

"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, No! And it's not over now!"

Because when the going gets tough...

-beat-

-beat-

...the tough get going. Whose with me!?

C1C : Who could recite the entire dialogue of Animal House from memory as an undergraduate. (Usually for drinks.)

CommanderTaggart · April 6th, 2004, 08:55 AM

2 points for C1C.

Eric, perhaps you should spend an evening in my Pop Culture class.

bsg1fan1975 · April 6th, 2004, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CommanderTaggart

And for those who say the revival effort is over, I ask you this: Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, No! And it's not over now!

:uhdrop: Uh, CommanderTaggart i hate to be the bearer of bad news but the Germans didn't bomb Pearl Harbor it was the Japanese!

I won't give up the hope for the continuation. When it comes out I will take Kev to see it with me here!

CommanderTaggart · April 6th, 2004, 09:51 AM

Have none of you people seen Animal House? Am I the only old fart here?!? I mean, besides C1C?

shiningstar · April 6th, 2004, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by thomas7g

Back at Galacticon, we all asked Glen Larson if the new series would hurt our chances for a revival. And he replied that the two shows were completely different creatures. That new DOES NOT have a direct effect on the old. At least not the one all us fans were expecting (that the new one will kill the old).

Larson said whether the new show is a hit or a failure that doesn't have a direct relation to the old show's revival. This was echoed by Tom Desanto, twice.

What they said was the major factor was if people still WANTED the old show after the new one aired.

And I look around, even outside our hearty little band, and I see that things haven't changed. People still love BG with a passion. And they would LOVE to see the old heroes return.

I believe we are going to get our film.

Glen Larson has the rights, and has cleared all the legal obstacles. Tom Desanto can bring in the funding and WANTS to do it after he finishes Transformers and Xmen3. DVD sales were solid. The game did well. People still love that old show with the same ferver.

it will just take a few years.

THank you so much for Posting this thomas!

shiningstar · April 6th, 2004, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CommanderTaggart

Have none of you people seen Animal House? Am I the only old fart here?!? I mean, besides C1C?

I saw Animal House ..........I just didn't get it

Eric Paddon · April 6th, 2004, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CommanderTaggart

Have none of you people seen Animal House? Am I the only old fart here?!? I mean, besides C1C?

I may be a history nut and I generally know my pop culture well, but when it comes to comedy, I do better with injoke references to the Jack Benny era than the John Belushi era.

jewels · April 6th, 2004, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Paddon

I may be a history nut and I generally know my pop culture well, but when it comes to comedy, I do better with injoke references to the Jack Benny era than the John Belushi era.

Re: Benny: Learned that Rancho Cucamonga was a real place when I was in LA last fall (every time they're in the train station on Benny's radio show the background announcer says the name with relish.)

Oh, Animal house trivia: Miami University of Ohio claims their frats inspired the movie. Something about the writers did their undergrads there....

Eric Paddon · April 6th, 2004, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jewels

Re: Benny: Learned that Rancho Cucamonga was a real place when I was in LA last fall (every time they're in the train station on Benny's radio show the background announcer says the name with relish.)

One of the many memorable contributions of the great Mel Blanc, "Train leaving on track 5 for Anaheim, Azusa, and CUC........amonga."

Artemis · April 6th, 2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cranky1c

"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, No! And it's not over now!"

Because when the going gets tough...

-beat-

-beat-

...the tough get going. Whose with me!?

C1C : Who could recite the entire dialogue of Animal House from memory as an undergraduate. (Usually for drinks.)

I get the quote but I am a little behind in reading the postings. I guess that means I'm an old fart too.

bsg1fan1975 · April 6th, 2004, 12:14 PM

oh ok I get it. Sorry will report for a thwacking as soon as I am done here. It was my error for not reading previous posts. I love Animal House though!

Sept17th · April 7th, 2004, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CommanderTaggart

Have none of you people seen Animal House? Am I the only old fart here?!? I mean, besides C1C?

We go through this EVERY TIME some one uses that quote.

Side note: I've donated my "three" dollars this week. Keep 'em coming! Spread the word.

CommanderTaggart · April 7th, 2004, 10:09 AM

I guess there just hasn't been quite as inspirational a speech since then, Sept!

Your "$3" was received. A couple more of those "$3" donations from other folks, and we'll hit $3,000 this week, for sure!

Rowan · April 7th, 2004, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CommanderTaggart

Have none of you people seen Animal House? Am I the only old fart here?!? I mean, besides C1C?

actually your kind of a young fart if you look at some of the other posters here! and I've never seen animal house not my knod of humour ...sorry

Rowan · April 7th, 2004, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bsg1fan1975

oh ok I get it. Sorry will report for a thwacking as soon as I am done here. It was my error for not reading previous posts. I love Animal House though!

UM did I hera THWACKINGS you never did report by the by !

Rowan · April 7th, 2004, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by amberstar

Hey if it is possible I'll go with ya Rowan! Maybe we can talk a few more here into it too!

What a great day that will be to see the Big G fly again!

Amberstar that would be so cool is it even remotely possible do we live close enough to each other?

Rowan · April 7th, 2004, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CommanderTaggart

Man, could you imagine if we all showed up en masse at some poor, unsuspecting Cineplex on opening night?

That would be SSSSOOOOO much fun! then we could go some where afterwards and talk all night about it, then never having gone to bed we could invade some restaurant in the morning and all have breakfast together catch some zzzzz in the afternoon and then that night all go again!!!

no I'm not kidding!

bsg1fan1975 · April 7th, 2004, 12:25 PM

I know. got distracted so now that two thwackings but you'll have to chase me to do that!