V: the original miniseries remake - Honda-Tech

Barney Stinson · 10-10-2008, 10:02 AM

I loved the original, scared the hell out of me as a kid. Lets hope they don't [freak] up the remake.

http://www.variety.com/article...&cs=1

Alien lizards set to invade ABC in 'V'
'4400's' Scott Peters to write sci-fi adaptation
By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER

"V," the 1980s miniseries about alien lizards visiting Earth, will invade primetime once again.

ABC is developing a new adaptation of the franchise — which spawned a second mini and TV spinoff — written by "The 4400" co-creator/exec producer Scott Peters.

Warner Bros. TV, which was behind the original longform, is once again producing the project, which was sold as a spec script to the Alphabet net.

Peters is set to exec produce, along with HDFilms principal Jace Hall.

Hall, the former head of Warner Bros.’ videogame division who has worked on titles including "F.E.A.R.," will help expand "V" into other platforms, including gaming.

Peters, who earned two Emmy noms for "The 4400," said he wasn’t looking to do another sci-fi piece. But when Warner Bros. TV approached him about reinventing "V," the producer said he couldn’t resist.

"Whenever I mention ‘V’ to anybody, they still have a lot of good memories about the original movie and series," Peters said. "Everybody has that imagery of their uniforms, or the visitor eating a hamster. It’s a science fiction icon and too good to pass up."

The original "V" served as an allegory for the Holocaust and Nazi Germany. Peters said he won’t duplicate that concept, except that the new "V" will still focus on what happens when the masses have blind faith in their leaders.

In this case, the new "V" will center on Erica Evans, a Homeland Security agent with an aimless son who’s got problems. When the aliens arrive, her son gloms on to them — causing tension within the family. As in the original "V," several storylines will unfold simultaneously.

But even without the same storyline, the original "V’s" bones will remain: As in the ’80s version, the show will open with an enormous army of spaceships hovering over the world’s major cities. The visitors say they’ve come to help Earth, but their motives are nefarious (in the original, they wanted to steal the world’s water supply).

Peters first pitched "V" to networks but failed to spark interest; Warner Bros. TV sent the scribe back to write "V" on spec — and ABC bought it.

The original "V" scored a tremendous 40 share for its closing episode in 1983. That success spawned a sequel and a weekly series, which aired in the 1984-85 season.

Original "V" writer-producer-director Kenneth Johnson recently attempted to revive "V" as "V: The Second Generation" but is not involved in the Peters version.

As for Peters, scribe has been spending more time behind the lens, helming multiple episodes of "The 4400," as well as "Jericho," "Burn Notice" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." He’s also directing the new CBS pilot "Harper’s Island."

Peters also developed the pilot "Found" for ABC last year. He began his career as a writer-producer on "The Outer Limits."

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DragII · 10-10-2008, 10:03 AM

V

Biggspeed · 10-10-2008, 10:04 AM

Dayum... this brings back memories. I used to be scared of that show as well but I always watched it. LOL.

Johnny Gasparini · 10-10-2008, 10:06 AM

As long as they have the scene where that girl gives birth to that alien baby lizard, I'm down!

Modified by Johnny Gasparini at 12:15 PM 10/10/2008

.usdm420 · 10-10-2008, 10:58 AM

I loved that show!!!!

YeuEmMaiMai · 10-10-2008, 12:07 PM

it's already destined to fail since they are messing with the whole concept of the show............the original was really good and I do not believe that they can make it better

CD5SiRHero · 10-10-2008, 12:11 PM

Is this in any way related to the Rowdy Rowdy Piper Movie (They Live)?

Mr.E.G. · 10-10-2008, 12:43 PM

I think it's laughable to suggest that they could do anything other than destroy this.

SoCal EJ1 · 10-10-2008, 01:11 PM

:waits for scientologists to chime in:

It Wasn't Me · 10-10-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CD5SiRHero

Is this in any way related to the Rowdy Rowdy Piper Movie (They Live)?

Hahaha, I remember that movie. His sunglasses gave him the ability to see "them" ...

I'm curious to see how the remake of V turns out. I remember that show from when I was a kid. Kind o' creepy.

aeboync · 10-10-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by .usdm420

I loved that show!!!!

x2...I was actually thinking about buying the show from iTunes.

CD5SiRHero · 10-10-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by It Wasn’t Me

Hahaha, I remember that movie. His sunglasses gave him the ability to see "them" ...

Yup, one of the best b-movies evar!1!!!

D.K · 10-10-2008, 01:18 PM

I loved that show as a kid. I can still remember the opening theme.

Tim2179 · 10-10-2008, 01:23 PM

That alien baby scared the crap out of me when I was 6. I saw it many years later and couldn't believe I was actually scared of a damn puppet!

Biggspeed · 10-10-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CD5SiRHero

Is this in any way related to the Rowdy Rowdy Piper Movie (They Live)?

Best part is at the end when Roddy sticks his middle finger up to the screen. He also had an epic fight scene with his buddy.

fowler! · 10-10-2008, 02:36 PM

nibiru 2012

Tim2179 · 11-04-2009, 08:25 AM

Anybody watch this last night?

Hatchy-Ownzjo0 · 11-04-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim2179

Anybody watch this last night?

Yea. Started kind of slow, but I think it could be a good show.

Tim2179 · 11-04-2009, 08:39 AM

Aliens are bringing universal health care and a message of hope during an economic crisis!!

tony tone · 11-04-2009, 08:40 AM

saw the op and was like no wai

then saw post date

Tim2179 · 11-04-2009, 08:41 AM

Right, I think there was a newer one started, but I couldn't search for "V"...

Archidictus · 11-04-2009, 08:44 AM

Probably wait until my brother blows five hours of his life watching this to determine whether or not I'll torrent the whole season and watch it in huge chunks with the girlfriend before bed

Hatchy-Ownzjo0 · 11-04-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Archidictus

Probably wait until my brother blows five hours of his life watching this to determine whether or not I'll torrent the whole season and watch it in huge chunks with the girlfriend before bed

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CerealKiller · 11-04-2009, 09:02 AM

I saw the pilot last night, I think it's going to be very true to the original. I liked it, have the DVR set.

NOT An Obvious Troll · 11-04-2009, 09:03 AM

Have it dl'ed I hope it's good. Flashforward is starting to be kind of weak

10-10-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
Biggspeed Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elgin, Illinois, USA Posts: 454	Re: V: the original miniseries remake (Barney Stinson) Dayum... this brings back memories. I used to be scared of that show as well but I always watched it. LOL. __________________ The Seven Dwarfs were sitting in a tub feeling happy. So Happy got up and left.

10-10-2008, 10:06 AM	#4
Johnny Gasparini I didn't ask for a dime. Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 3,558	Re: V: the original miniseries remake (Barney Stinson) As long as they have the scene where that girl gives birth to that alien baby lizard, I'm down! Modified by Johnny Gasparini at 12:15 PM 10/10/2008

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10-10-2008, 12:43 PM	#8
Mr.E.G. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: mother russia Posts: 2,067	I think it's laughable to suggest that they could do anything other than destroy this.

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D.K Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 161	Re: V: the original miniseries remake (It Wasn't Me) I loved that show as a kid. I can still remember the opening theme.

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Tim2179 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,978	Re: V: the original miniseries remake (D.K) That alien baby scared the crap out of me when I was 6. I saw it many years later and couldn't believe I was actually scared of a damn puppet!

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Tim2179 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,978	Re: V: the original miniseries remake Anybody watch this last night?

11-04-2009, 08:39 AM	#19
Tim2179 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,978	Re: V: the original miniseries remake Aliens are bringing universal health care and a message of hope during an economic crisis!!

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tony tone Junior Member 2005 Cadillac CTS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: miami Posts: 372	Re: V: the original miniseries remake saw the op and was like no wai then saw post date __________________ 2005 CTS-V 360forged TD Autowerkes

11-04-2009, 08:41 AM	#21
Tim2179 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,978	Re: V: the original miniseries remake Right, I think there was a newer one started, but I couldn't search for "V"...

11-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#22
Archidictus Unceasing Measure 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 12,269	Re: V: the original miniseries remake Probably wait until my brother blows five hours of his life watching this to determine whether or not I'll torrent the whole season and watch it in huge chunks with the girlfriend before bed __________________ But now the summer's dreams are bent like grain against the scythe, and memories of blissful days, they fall like leaves.

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CerealKiller Member 2006 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Killing Fields, Southern Cali, Estados Unidos Posts: 1,251	Re: V: the original miniseries remake I saw the pilot last night, I think it's going to be very true to the original. I liked it, have the DVR set. __________________ XBL: sickjacken5150 [DPN] '09MinorityMember

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