X-files reboot?

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  1. AztecChimera

    AztecChimera Forum Resident

    Not much. Duchovny sued FOX over syndication residuals and Mulder was abducted to cover for DD's absence during the lawsuit. There's hardly any on-screen Mulder in S8/S9 until the finale.
     
  2. progrocker71

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    Not if there is a chance for further profit from a property the studio already owns.
     
  3. KevinP

    KevinP Forum introvert

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    Still, a series that we all agree ran too long is an odd contender for bringing back.
     
  4. Not all but probably most. I enjoyed it til the end.
     
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  5. progrocker71

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    It's not set in the real world, it's set in a fictionalized variation of the real world.

    If you're upset about realism in science fiction and/or horror series then you're barking up the wrong genre. Just watch documentaries instead.
     
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  6. Encuentro

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    Exactly. Some of the stories were completely original concepts straight from the imaginations of the writers. There was an episode in which people would be vaporized if they touched a character's shadow. Another episode featured high school students with the ability to move faster than the human eye can see after discovering a mysterious power source in a cave. Another episode featured a young man who had the ability to manipulate electricity after being struck by lightning. These and many other X-Files episodes were completely original stories that weren't based on pre-existing urban legends or supernatural beliefs. Some episodes were based on popular or not so popular myths, supernatural beliefs and urban legends. The stories that are based on pre-existing supernatural beliefs are exaggerated far beyond anyone's concept of realism. Many people believe in extraterrestrial life, but, as far as I know, nobody believes in shape-shifting bounty hunter aliens or black oil viruses that are carried by bees.
     
  7. Encuentro

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  8. KevinP

    KevinP Forum introvert

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    Ok, I'm now 100% on board with anyone who complained about how the word 'reboot' is being used.
     
  9. vinylman

    vinylman Senior Member

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    Me too. Always entertaining; there's precious little of that now. I find that Received Internet Wisdom is always suspect, at best.
     
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  10. smilin ed

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    Too true.
     
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  11. maxnix

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    I'll be glad to get rid of the stink of that second X-Files film . . hopefully.
     
  12. Jim T

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    I could see them do 8 episodes a year for a while, but I'm surprised she would want to do it. I thought she had enough movie work? Money does talk. Seems like all too many TV shows are shorter seasons (less episodes) these days. I know they were talking about getting Fox on board for another movie.
     
  13. progrocker71

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    I think shorter seasons for TV shows is the way to go. I would rather see 13 punchy, well-produced episodes than 22 with loads of filler.
     
  14. Encuentro

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    She has been pretty active, but maybe The X-Files is something she wants to do. In fact, Anderson herself was recently pushing to make this happen. She seems pretty enthusiastic about it.

    "But the big push to revive The X-Files didn’t come Fox or even from its creator, Chris Carter. It came from Scully herself, Gillian Anderson. Earlier this month on The Nerdist podcast, Anderson said she would be “f—ing overjoyed” to make more episodes of the show that jumpstarted her career. (Despite the fact that she’s currently starring in The Fall.) Anderson and hosts Chris Hardwick and Matt Miraencouraged listeners to tweet the hashtag #XFiles2015 and the response was overwhelming."
    http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/2015/01/x-files-reboot-anderson-duchovny-on-board
     
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  15. And I hope that add in more sex like Californacation. :tiphat:
     
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  16. Jim T

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    Cannot stand Chris Hardwick and wish The Walking Dead staff would replace him on the after show, show.
     
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  17. Quark1134

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    A miniseries reboot would be nice. Fox getting the original series out on blu-ray in widescreen would be even better - it's not like the HD transfers haven't already been done and aired in Germany.
     
  18. Encuentro

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    They'll probably cross promote them. Seasons 5 through 9 are presented in widescreen format on DVD and streaming services. Were the seasons originally aired that way or did they change the format for the DVD releases?
     
  19. Quark1134

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    The HD versions include seasons 1-4 in 16:9 - they were apparently filmed in 16:9 and cropped when released.
     
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  20. Quark1134

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    There's an example screenshot with a comparison of SD vs HD here - roll your pointer on/off the image.
     
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  21. Tim 2

    Tim 2 MORE MUSIC PLEASE

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    It was my favorite show for years. Would love to see a come-back.
     
  22. AztecChimera

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    Check the "X-Files" thread on blu-ray.com - 94,286 pages of aspect ratio flame wars. Fun fun.
     
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  23. Bryan

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    Hmm, I see there's some cropping of the top and bottom going on there as well as opening up the frame on the sides. Makes me question how "protected" for 16x9 the show was when it was shot.

    I will say though, the jump in clarity is excellent.
     
  24. Mirrorblade.1

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    I Want To Believe This is no longer the 90's anymore,
    sad to say . Part of me, says let rest in peace . it won't have steam it once had.
    The other part says maybe it could be awful to fair.
    It's like to revist NYPD blue do people want it anymore?
    Unfortunately I think Carter is one trick pony as some said for years.
    David, doing tv series hunting Charles Manson down hmmm....
    rather boring... I have the Helter Skelter miniseries done years ago.
    whats to add.?
     
  25. dkmonroe

    dkmonroe A completely self-taught idiot

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    :yikes::laugh:
     
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