Glen Larson's latest about BG (November 2004)

[michaelfaries]

http://www.iesb.net/movies2/movie111004.php

About time this went public!

Michael
:)

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November 10 , 2004
Source: IESB.NET
Author: Robert Sanchez

"The new Battlestar Galactica is not a bad show but they should of called it something else." That is the feeling from the crew behind the original series. Most fans agree that the new Galactica is a decent show but it completely disregards what the original show from the 70's had accomplished. But wait... there's hope.

For years there has been talk of Glen Larson making a feature film of Battlestar Galactica featuring the original cast. You may ask how that's possible considering that there is a new TV series. It's actually quite simple, Glen Larson owns the theatrical rights to Battlestar Galactica.

Last night at the Buck Rogers DVD release event Larson told the IESB that there is quite a bit of interest in making a new film featuring the original cast. He knows that both Dirk Benedict and Richard Hatch are willing participants in the venture. He does not know what storyline they will follow but that they plan to be faithful to the original series and to the fans. "We have some pretty good ideas and it will be a great journey to bring BSG back," Larson said.

Regarding other projects in the works such as Knight Rider, Magnum P.I. and Fall Guy, he explained that they still don't know what direction they will take and that they don't have any scripts quite yet. He does promise that in the very near future he will have some Knight Rider news to share with us all.

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[Gemini1999]

Michael -

It looks like one of our UK members beat you to it:

http://www.colonialfleets.com/forums/showpost.php?p=148469&postcount=1

They have the benefit of being 9 hours ahead of us, I guess....

No worries, it's great news no matter who brings it!

Best,
Bryan

[jewels]

About time this went public? :laugh: you're supposedly hiding from that insider info mill, my friend.

That puts it in a nicer light though. Go Glen, make us that movie!

Jewels

[Mustex]

http://www.iesb.net/movies2/movie111004.php

About time this went public!

Michael
:)

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November 10 , 2004
Source: IESB.NET
Author: Robert Sanchez

"The new Battlestar Galactica is not a bad show but they should of called it something else." That is the feeling from the crew behind the original series. Most fans agree that the new Galactica is a decent show but it completely disregards what the original show from the 70's had accomplished. But wait... there's hope.

For years there has been talk of Glen Larson making a feature film of Battlestar Galactica featuring the original cast. You may ask how that's possible considering that there is a new TV series. It's actually quite simple, Glen Larson owns the theatrical rights to Battlestar Galactica.

Last night at the Buck Rogers DVD release event Larson told the IESB that there is quite a bit of interest in making a new film featuring the original cast. He knows that both Dirk Benedict and Richard Hatch are willing participants in the venture. He does not know what storyline they will follow but that they plan to be faithful to the original series and to the fans. "We have some pretty good ideas and it will be a great journey to bring BSG back," Larson said.

Regarding other projects in the works such as Knight Rider, Magnum P.I. and Fall Guy, he explained that they still don't know what direction they will take and that they don't have any scripts quite yet. He does promise that in the very near future he will have some Knight Rider news to share with us all.

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YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! WE DID IT!!!!! WE DID IT!!!! I have to confess it's more you than me, because by the time I really got much interest in the CFF the collecting money stage was done,and all that was left to do was the write-in campaign (I did, of course, send in my letters).

[shiningstar]

About time this went public? :LOL: you're supposedly hiding from that insider info mill, my friend.

That puts it in a nicer light though. Go Glen, make us that movie!

JewelsDITTO!!!!!

[Trevor Angelus]

I've just got 1 thing to say WHOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :thumbsup: :D :LOL:

[bsg1fan1975]

allllllllllll right!

This is spectacular news! Looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel after all!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for lifting our spirits Glen!

[KJ]

Booyah!

Take that Sci-fi Channel! - :)

I can imagine the teaser for it now.....

[Teaser trailer, guy with a deep voice*]

*You've had "The Return Of The Pink Panther", "The Return Of Captain Invincible and LOTR:The Return Of The King. Now Glen A Larson and Universal Studios Present....

The Return of Battlestar Galactica

Starring Richard Hatch, Herbert Jefferson Jr, Anne Lockhart, Sarah Rush, George Murdock, Terry Carter, Jane Seymour, Jack Stauffer, Ed Begley Jr, Janet Louise Johnson, Rod Haase, John Dullaghan, Tony Swartz, with David Greenhan as Omega also starring Patrick MacNee as Count Iblis and Dirk Benedict as Captain Starbuck! (With footage culled from BG:The Second Coming. John Colicos as Count Baltar as well?)


A guy can imagine can't he? ;)


Great news indeed. can't wait for more! :thumbsup:

KJ

:cool:

[Muffit]

WOOHOO!!! You go Glen!!! :thumbsup: :heart: :heart: :heart: :D




Affectionately,
Muffit

[repcisg]

Very good news indeed!

[shiningstar]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[peter noble]

Before anyone gets out the champagne, I'd just like to point out that Glen A. Larson is in development with three movies based on TV shows he created (confirmed) Knight Rider, The Fall Guy and Magnum pi, none of which have made it to the silver screen as of yet, hell I think Knight Rider's been in development for over five years.

I'm 100 percent certain that Glen A. Larson want to make a Battlestar Galactica movie, but first he's got to persuade a studio to go for his take on the project and then give him the money to develop it, and then give him the money to produce it!

Even if Glen A. Larson went into development tomorrow, there'd still be legal hurdles to jump over should as the use of the name Battlestar Galactica, which is a trademark of Universal Studios.

It could be 2009 or 2010 before we even saw one bit of film (it won't even be film by then) and Richard and Dirk would be in their late sixties.

I'd advise everyone to calm down and keep writing your letters, keep buying the TOS merchandise that is released to show TOS has 'legs' financially and pray for a frelling miracle!

Best ,

Peter

[originalsinner]

I rather see a "Galactica" Movie, then "Knight Rider" or "Mag. PI' or "The Fall Guy" movies. Glen, I think youll make more money on "Galactica"!

[KJ]

Before anyone gets out the champagne

KJ gets out of his BATH of champagne and listens to Bishop!

Fair enough chief. we're not out of the woods yet. But still it is great news hear something about BG in the media. we've been waiting somewhat for news like this to break :)

KJ

[shiningstar]

KJ gets out of his BATH of champagne and listens to Bishop!

Fair enough chief. we're not out of the woods yet. But still it is great news hear something about BG in the media. we've been waiting somewhat for news like this to break :)

KJ DITTO

[larocque6689]

This statement is scarcely different than his Fox TV announcement from 1994.

Not to rain on anybody's parade but I find myself in agreement with Languatron, RGrant, Bishop37 and TwoBrainedCylon on this issue. It's good to keep your hopes up, but unless he can secure financing Larson cannot proceed, even if he owns film rights.

[KJ]

Which is why Tom DeSanto was and "IS" the crown jewel to another shot at reviving BG. Convincing Larson to hook up with DeSanto is part of the letter writing campaign is it not Larocque.

My joy comes from the fact that, Larson not Sci-Fi Channel has the movie theatrical film rights.

This statement is scarcely different than his Fox TV announcement from 1994.

It's also scarcely different from Singer/DeSanto effort if you consider the fact the 2001 version would have been on Fox. But Fox said Singer, had to up and leave to do X2? Not that any relation to the Fox Network *Jinxed* Galactica, but since you pointed it out. I thought i'd go a step further, and point out another Fox related fact.

Getting back on track, yes you guys are right it's too early to rejoice. God knows the fanbase of Battlestar Galactica got another waiting game ahead of itself! :eek:

Let hope most of us will see what comes at the other end of it.

KJ

[thomas7g]

It could be 2009 or 2010 before we even saw one bit of film (it won't even be film by then) and Richard and Dirk would be in their late sixties.


Course `bg animated could come out much sooner and age wouldn't matter. :)

[peter noble]

Course Battlestar Galactica animated could come out much sooner and age wouldn't matter. :)

Point. ;)

Age shouldn't matter anyway, it's society's (and Hollywood's) preconceived ideas about age that leads a lot of people to be put on the shelf when in fact they've got a lot more to offer us.

Peter

[ernie90125]

It could be 2009 or 2010 before we even saw one bit of film (it won't even be film by then) and Richard and Dirk would be in their late sixties.

Weren't Lorne Greene and Lloyd Bridges in their 60s ?????

I think an animated movie (or tow:-) set between 'Hand of God' and the time of the Continuation could be a great way to bridge the gap. Just think of a storyline that kills Adama, Caine, Balter and Athena etc etc and it could be huge !!!

It would also prove the worth of the Original BSG franchise to help raise money for a proper movie !!!

[Trevor Angelus]

Aceually we Magnum P.I. fans were promised that the series would continue on film shortly after the series ended with the original cast, so I look forward to seeeing both!

[martok2112]

I will remain cautiously optimistic.....while dancing the jig. :D

Merilly,
Martok2112

[KJ]

Since Magnum P.I. is one of Larson's most popular shows ever. i'm surprised that hasn't happened yet myself T Angelus. You'd think Hollywood would jump at the chance if You know who with the world's most famous mustache wanted to do a Magnum movie. I could see alot of hype behind that kind of announcement, so it begs the question why hasn't it started yet.

Still, out of Larson's old TV shows, personal bias says to me. Battlestar Galactica should be "fast tracked" for production above most of the others. With Magnum P.I. and Knight Rider in tow. But i don't want 'A' movie i'd like a epic movie. and those take their sweet time, so yeah i see both sides of the arguement.

KJ

[originalsinner]

Magnum PI' and "Knight Rider" had good runs, while "Galactica' ended too soon, without the Battlestar reaching its goal, the Planet earth, lift us fans wondering, How great it would be to recapture that felling, Just like the Star Trek Movies did in the 80s
even with a older crew!

[bsg1fan1975]

i would love to see how they would resolve the journey. Even if they did not reach Earth but found a planet that they could start over on and beat those tin heads!

[Trevor Angelus]

Since Magnum P.I. is one of Larson's most popular shows ever. i'm surprised that hasn't happened yet myself T Angelus. You'd think Hollywood would jump at the chance if You know who with the world's most famous mustache wanted to do a Magnum movie. I could see alot of hype behind that kind of announcement, so it begs the question why hasn't it started yet.

Still, out of Larson's old TV shows, personal bias says to me. Battlestar Galactica should be "fast tracked" for production above most of the others. With Magnum P.I. and Knight Rider in tow. But i don't want 'A' movie i'd like a epic movie. and those take their sweet time, so yeah i see both sides of the arguement.

KJ

Well according to Tom Selleck in an interview i saw, he is waiting on a well done script.


And I agree with you bsg fan! I hope they do something in the vein that Richard is doing with the novels, sans kobolian powers.

[kingfish]

I remember hearing that Selleck was all in favor of bringing Magnum to the big screen but Universal was the problem.

[Trevor Angelus]

I remember hearing that Selleck was all in favor of bringing Magnum to the big screen but Universal was the problem.


Yes, now I saw this about 4 years ago, but the interview said that Universal had to approve of the script, director and casting. The big thing is that Tom probably doesn't see eye to eye with Universal and wants to please fans rather than make bucks.

[KJ]

Universal Studios *sigh* sounds too familar doesn't it!

Although as fans we'd love to see the big bucks roll in, Universal like all film production studios should at least try to see the fans point of view as well as knowing whats best for the production of a new continuation revival of Battlestar Galactica or any of Larson's other TV series transplanted to the big screen. Rather than let their own egos get in the way and spoil it for everybody else waiting to see what could happen once The Sleeping giant (BG), Private Investigator (Magnum) or Black Pontiac talking car (take a wild guess?) Get their own franchises on the big screen.

They say only time will tell? Well if Universal don't get a move on time will tell a different story to the one we're all expecting! It's a pity we fans always sound so overly dramatic but we're telling it as it is aren't we.

Wish the Universal executives would pull their heads out of their asses and making things happen, everybody hates the waiting around part. Fast track these babies pronto before our interests passes on to other things.

KJ

[Sci-Fi]

Since Magnum P.I. is one of Larson's most popular shows ever......

KJ

Are you sure?? Although Glen Larson is listed as "one" of the creators of Magnum P.I., Donald Belisario is usually listed first under the "creator" credits and Belisarius Productions, not Glen Larson Productions, is usually shown in the credits.

Production Company Note: (3/17/04) As of this writing, Belisarius Productions appears to not be directly involved as a production company for this film, but 'Magnum' creator Donald Belisario is at least likely to have a producer credit.

Anyways, there appears to be a TBA release date target of Summer of 2005 or 2006. Casting for the lead is an unsubstantiated rumor between either Tom Selleck or George Clooney. That choice of whether to make the movie a continuation or a restart with a new cast appears to be the crux of the film's development. There is some concern among fans that it is rumored that the movie will be a comedy ala Starsky & Hutch. Haven't seen much news about a Magnum P.I. movie since May, 2004.

Ugo reported that producer Brian Grazer has acquired the rights to the show for movie production. Mike McCullers, who penned Goldmember, will be taking the first stab at a script.

Yahoo reported Imagine Entertainment is the production company.

John Hillerman has retired from acting and there are no rumors if the other TOS actors were contacted about reprising their roles and/or their availability or interest in doing so. IF Hillerman's retirement is truly a permanent one, then if they assemble the original actors, who will play the pivotal Jonathan Quayle Higgins III role??? It was the banter between Higgings and Magnum that provide much enjoyment from the show. It would be interesting where the story picks up at. Magnum was killed off at the end of the 1986-87 and when the show was renewed, Magnum spent the first episode or 2 as a "Ghost".

:salute:

[KJ]

I remember a ghost episode, but wasn't that to do with T.C. not Magnum? Anyway you maybe right. There was also a episode with Frank Sinatra wasn't there?

Are you sure?? Although Glen Larson is listed as "one" of the creators of Magnum P.I., Donald Belisario is usually listed first under the "creator" credits and Belisarius Productions, not Glen Larson Productions, is usually shown in the credits.

You may have me there. i made that mistake because Larson and Bellisario are close collaborators? hey, it could happen to anyone!

;)

KJ

[Sci-Fi]

It was the "Limbo" episode co-writtened by Cervi & Selleck. Apparently the production company thought the show was going to be cancelled after the 7th season and this was supposed to be the last episode. Of course they found a way to bring back Magnum the next year by saying he was "only seriously wounded/injured". But the 8th season consisted of only 13 episodes (150-163 or 8x01-8x13) and many fans thought Magnum was still in a dream world/alternate universe. But who knows, the P.I. fans still argue about it, but nobody knows for sure.

The Frank Sinatra episode was "Laura" 7x18.

[Trevor Angelus]

Actually at the time of cancellation the entire cast was interested in reprising their roles. And I agree, Magnum and Higgin's little quips were one of the highlights of the show. Does anyone remember Higgins nickname during the war? A little Magnum trivia.

It was Punky!

[KJ]

Those Dobermen pinchers of Higgins scared the crap outta several of my folks and me as we watched the series while i was growing up.

My aunt specially doesn't like dobermen. She finds them to be "psycho" somewhat as dobermen are known to be bloodthirst dogs if trained to be. I myself don't like them, i prefer German Shephard dogs, Beagles and various others.

I suppose the dogs Higgins had where more or less an extentions of his own personality. Strict, cold, logical, ordered somewhat etc. Funny that none of the main characters except for Higgins and any female guest star character that turned up actually liked the damn dogs.

Magnum and T.C. didn't like'em at all as i remember.

KJ

[Archangel]

I think it was more of a matter that the dogs didn't like them. :D

[Trevor Angelus]

They weren't just any dogs, they were "The Lads" Zeus and Apollo! *snicker* I liked how eerily human they seemed to be at times. When Higgins was cross with Magnum, they would lead him toward their master. When Higgins need Thomas's aid, they would cater to him. I thought they were a wonderful element of the show.

[Archangel]

An unusual element to be sure. :D Just what Higgins needed to reign Magnum in on the estate. :P:

[dvo47p]

http://www.iesb.net/movies2/movie111004.php

About time this went public! Michael
http://www.colonialfleets.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8471

What a fantastic story! Boy was I was excited, until no other source was forthcoming. Nothing else has come to light, not even a Dark Horizons rumor planted by an obsessive devotee that puts the fanatic back into fan.

So what is the problem? Nothing started by Larson has happened except for Skiffy’s ‘Galactica lite.’ Knight Rider has been in pre-production since ’03. The Fall Guy is in perpetual pre-production as well. Magnum P. I. is in limbo, nobody has a clue whom is going to be Thomas Magnum? The Six Million-Dollar Man was going to be a Jim Carrey remake, but now?

I’m worried that Glen A. Larson’s “Battlestar” movie, will never get made, I’m also worried that Glen A. Larson might make it. Why doesn’t Larson sell his theatrical rights to Tom DeSanto or to the highest bidder?

The only new news is that Tom DeSanto may want to make an animated Battlestar Galactica TV show.
http://www.stallioncornell.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1473 Commander Taggart wants us to write in support of Tom DeSanto, Commander Taggart is in the know on these things so Write Write Write to the guys in the above URL.

Glen A. Larson who is not a movie producer, or has done very much at all on TV lately, is working on what seems to be a unending open ending remake of Knight Rider 2005, a Revolution Studios production. It’s latest estimated premiere is supposed to be in April 2005, this show has been delayed since 2003. Yep, old Glen is currently busy not producing Knight Rider 2005 with Betty Ford Center alumni and recent DUI recipient David Hasselhoff, who is also an executive producer and supposedly reprising the roll of Devon Miles. Variety reports that David Elliott and Paul Lovett have been hired to write the script.

A few links that show how slow a Larson production goes (Knight Rider) and The Fall Guy, too.


http://www.cinescape.com/0/Editorial.asp?this_cat=Development+Heck&obj_id=38311&aff_id=0

http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/news/NewsStory.asp?news_id=16008


Will Warner Bros. remake the 80s TV series The Fall Guy into a feature film?
http://www.cinescape.com/0/Editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Movies&action=page&obj_id=38879

[Megoman]

Thanks for sharing this info, Michael. BTW, how's the family? Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and happy hollidays.


Megoman
(aka Captmiloman in some circles)

[Sept17th]

No news from camp Larson today.

Perhaps in March of '05.

[Muffit]

Hi Megoman/CaptMiloMan!! Long time no see!! So good to hear from ya!! :thumbsup:

xmasmuffit

[kingfish]

Thanks for sharing this info, Michael. BTW, how's the family? Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and happy hollidays.


Megoman
(aka Captmiloman in some circles)



Welcome to fleets, long time no see.

[kingfish]

No news from camp Larson today.

Perhaps in March of '05.



Don't count on it.