JJ Abrams + Eric Kripke = Revolution
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The name just reminds me of the Revolution TV series idea that sounded soooo cool - a civil war between Earth and a space colony - that still ranks #1 in my all-time list of I Wanted To See That Show, Dammit.
When I saw the headline at deadline I was hoping against hope that idea had been resurrected. Even so, I'll check out whatever this show is, but I really hope it doesn't involve a) spies; b) cops; or c) magical/sci fi cops. Bonus points if it's not a contemporary setting. Is it too much to hope for a pre-1950 historical series? American Revolution or anybody's revolution for that matter...
When I saw the headline at deadline I was hoping against hope that idea had been resurrected. Even so, I'll check out whatever this show is, but I really hope it doesn't involve a) spies; b) cops; or c) magical/sci fi cops. Bonus points if it's not a contemporary setting. Is it too much to hope for a pre-1950 historical series? American Revolution or anybody's revolution for that matter...
I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money. 
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
If it's on NBC that means fans won't have to worry about getting high ratings. Anything with more than two viewers is sure to stay on.
Let's hope it doesn't follow in Undercovers' footsteps.
I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Okay, you may have not liked the movie and the changes they made, that's fine, but calling one of the most cringe worthy disasters of all time? Really? Thats pure hyperbole and you know it. It's not Plan Nine from Outer Space here. From all measurable aspects of film making it was at least professionally and competently made. I don't want to derail the thread, but I felt that this was a comment that needed a response to it.
As for the series, good crew of guys, and interesting premise. Ill look out for it.
It might be nice to see another take on the concept, other than Babylon 5. Personally I'm more upset that we never got to see the Second American Civil War on Jericho.
I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Clearly we've been looking at the East Coast earthquake all wrong. It now appears to have just been a foreshock to the massive ego stroke that just happened in your post.
So, not only have you imagined a world where your fanfic is being bid on by the top tier of Hollywood, but where you have the power to unconditionally reject JJ Abrams because two critically-acclaimed and popular hit series of his didn't end to your satisfaction and the critically-acclaimed international hit movie he directed wasn't up to the exacting standards you've exhibited in your body of work.
Do you ever stop and proofread your posts and say "Maybe this is a bit much, even for me"? If JJ Abrams ever wanted to option your fanfic you'd wash his feet until they had their own personal lens flares.
It was professionally and competently done except for the script, which may not have been Plan 9, but was definitely Asylum. I don't want to derail the thread either, but if you're interested I can post a link to a review I did a while back that points out a handful of its many flaws.I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Okay, you may have not liked the movie and the changes they made, that's fine, but calling one of the most cringe worthy disasters of all time? Really? Thats pure hyperbole and you know it. It's not Plan Nine from Outer Space here. From all measurable aspects of film making it was at least professionally and competently made. I don't want to derail the thread, but I felt that this was a comment that needed a response to it.
What fanfic? What imagined bid?I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Clearly we've been looking at the East Coast earthquake all wrong. It now appears to have just been a foreshock to the massive ego stroke that just happened in your post.
So, not only have you imagined a world where your fanfic is being bid on by the top tier of Hollywood, but where you have the power to unconditionally reject JJ Abrams because two critically-acclaimed and popular hit series of his didn't end to your satisfaction and the critically-acclaimed international hit movie he directed wasn't up to the exacting standards you've exhibited in your body of work.
Do you ever stop and proofread your posts and say "Maybe this is a bit much, even for me"? If JJ Abrams ever wanted to option your fanfic you'd wash his feet until they had their own personal lens flares.
As for nuTrek, I formed my opinion by watching it, not by listening to critics. It's an intelligent and well-supported opinion, as all of my opinions are. If you're interested in (some of) the details, I'd be happy to provide that link. We can even discuss it if you don't get too defensive about it.
It was professionally and competently done except for the script, which may not have been Plan 9, but was definitely Asylum. I don't want to derail the thread either, but if you're interested I can post a link to a review I did a while back that points out a handful of its many flaws.I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Okay, you may have not liked the movie and the changes they made, that's fine, but calling one of the most cringe worthy disasters of all time? Really? Thats pure hyperbole and you know it. It's not Plan Nine from Outer Space here. From all measurable aspects of film making it was at least professionally and competently made. I don't want to derail the thread, but I felt that this was a comment that needed a response to it.
What fanfic? What imagined bid?I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Clearly we've been looking at the East Coast earthquake all wrong. It now appears to have just been a foreshock to the massive ego stroke that just happened in your post.
So, not only have you imagined a world where your fanfic is being bid on by the top tier of Hollywood, but where you have the power to unconditionally reject JJ Abrams because two critically-acclaimed and popular hit series of his didn't end to your satisfaction and the critically-acclaimed international hit movie he directed wasn't up to the exacting standards you've exhibited in your body of work.
Do you ever stop and proofread your posts and say "Maybe this is a bit much, even for me"? If JJ Abrams ever wanted to option your fanfic you'd wash his feet until they had their own personal lens flares.
As for nuTrek, I formed my opinion by watching it, not by listening to critics. It's an intelligent and well-supported opinion, as all of my opinions are. If you're interested in (some of) the details, I'd be happy to provide that link. We can even discuss it if you don't get too defensive about it.
Damn those critics, I guess they're a bunch of morons. Not that they've been judging and studying film for many years. And I'll be sure to read your reviews of film from now on, that so I can pick up the many flaws that my, only average, movie going brain didn't pick up.
I guess to you it may be an intelligent and well supported opinion, but it isn't to the majority of people who watched the movie. In your mind it may have been a disaster, but to the rest of the universe, and especially to those who matter, i.e. Paramount and Spyglass, it was an unprecedented triumph.
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It was professionally and competently done except for the script, which may not have been Plan 9, but was definitely Asylum. I don't want to derail the thread either, but if you're interested I can post a link to a review I did a while back that points out a handful of its many flaws.I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Okay, you may have not liked the movie and the changes they made, that's fine, but calling one of the most cringe worthy disasters of all time? Really? Thats pure hyperbole and you know it. It's not Plan Nine from Outer Space here. From all measurable aspects of film making it was at least professionally and competently made. I don't want to derail the thread, but I felt that this was a comment that needed a response to it.
What fanfic? What imagined bid?I'd love to see an adventure series set during the American Revolution. I have a terrific Revolution-Era Pulp character in my second short story collection that I would be happy to license for a huge amount of money.
But not to JJ Abrams, who created two great series that ended poorly and whose reboot of a classic show was one of the most cringe-worthy disasters of all time.
Maybe to Kripke, though; Supernatural has been pretty solid throughout.
Clearly we've been looking at the East Coast earthquake all wrong. It now appears to have just been a foreshock to the massive ego stroke that just happened in your post.
So, not only have you imagined a world where your fanfic is being bid on by the top tier of Hollywood, but where you have the power to unconditionally reject JJ Abrams because two critically-acclaimed and popular hit series of his didn't end to your satisfaction and the critically-acclaimed international hit movie he directed wasn't up to the exacting standards you've exhibited in your body of work.
Do you ever stop and proofread your posts and say "Maybe this is a bit much, even for me"? If JJ Abrams ever wanted to option your fanfic you'd wash his feet until they had their own personal lens flares.
As for nuTrek, I formed my opinion by watching it, not by listening to critics. It's an intelligent and well-supported opinion, as all of my opinions are. If you're interested in (some of) the details, I'd be happy to provide that link. We can even discuss it if you don't get too defensive about it.
So, regardless of your opinions of the film, you wouldn't sell your idea to a bankable filmmaker who could only make you money?
If Hollywood was really like that, nothing would be made.
So now people are not only hypresensitive to criticism of nuTrek, but they're hypersensitive to criticism of critics? All righty then. What do people do when these experts disagree?
Of course. They only care about the money.
Yes.
I'm not really worried about it, since it's not likely to happen. I didn't realize that a simple humorous statement would trigger a spate of panic attacks-- but then, this is TrekBBS, so I suppose I should have known. Next time, I'll include a disclaimer on the advice of my lawyer.
I don't really care about your opinion on ST-09 anymore (or nuBSG for that matter). I've heard both repeated ad nauseam in numerous threads where they had much less relevance to the topic than this. Suffice to say the whole board is pretty clear on your opinions.
It's the complete lack of self-awareness on your part where you actually believe that if one of the top directors/producers in Hollywood today approached you to option one of your self-published stories, you wouldn't immediately jump at the chance, all because of one movie. You even acknowledge that you liked two of his TV projects, so clearly you think he has talent.
I am just baffled that you don't seem to have any realization of how full of yourself you come off in your posts sometimes. It does you no favors, and is more responsible for the blowback you receive from many posters than your opinion on ST-09 would be alone. If you read my post and thought it was primarily a defense of ST-09 instead of a criticism of your attitude, I don't know what else to say, except that's pretty typical of you.
It's the complete lack of self-awareness on your part where you actually believe that if one of the top directors/producers in Hollywood today approached you to option one of your self-published stories, you wouldn't immediately jump at the chance, all because of one movie. You even acknowledge that you liked two of his TV projects, so clearly you think he has talent.
I am just baffled that you don't seem to have any realization of how full of yourself you come off in your posts sometimes. It does you no favors, and is more responsible for the blowback you receive from many posters than your opinion on ST-09 would be alone. If you read my post and thought it was primarily a defense of ST-09 instead of a criticism of your attitude, I don't know what else to say, except that's pretty typical of you.
^^ You betcha, kiddo.
And I did endorse Kripke, so I guess I can't be all that full of myself. 
Maybe you should try to take it all a bit less seriously.
Dude, listen to yourself. What do you suppose the chances are of any producer, hot or otherwise, optioning one of my stories?
And I did endorse Kripke, so I guess I can't be all that full of myself. Maybe you should try to take it all a bit less seriously.
Face it, everyone's predictable schitck around here has grown tiresome. RJDiogenes is only one of many.
Plus please, continue the petty bickering.
Plus please, continue the petty bickering.
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