Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-23 Thread Mike Street 
lololo...basically.

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 11:38 PM, Mr. Worf  wrote:

>
>
> Yea syfy read the script and said, "Wait! No giant snakes? No flying
> alligators?? We can't show this. This is science fiction. We only show
> garbage on our channel"
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 6:50 PM, C.W. Badie wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>  Because it's good...Plus, it would make too much sense and we couldn't
>> have that...
>>
>>
>> "Such music flows on the Fringe, and no one can resist singing to Scarlet"
>> From "THE SIDE STREET CHRONICLES" by C.W. Badie
>>
>> --- On *Wed, 1/20/10, bruce harden * wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: bruce harden 
>> Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.
>> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
>> Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:08 PM
>>
>>
>> but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why
>> the scifi channel isn't showing this???
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella > aladvantage. 
>> com<http://us.mc594.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com>
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>   Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
>>> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
>>> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
>>> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
>>> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>>> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
>>> *Torchwood*<http://www.tv.com/torchwood/show/50470/summary.html>,
>>> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
>>> Who*<http://www.tv.com/doctor-who/show/34391/summary.html>,
>>> according to *The Hollywood 
>>> Reporter*<http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3id183d5e80b48e57c7ceb299df8e4c2b0>.
>>>
>>> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and
>>> the standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings
>>> for BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
>>> going to be very weary of the project.
>>> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a
>>> shell of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the
>>> script, and the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for
>>> the U.S. version.
>>> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
>>> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
>>> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>>> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot
>>> will actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>>>
>>> http://www.tv. com/torchwood- is-coming- to-the-u. s./story/ 20871.html?
>>> tag=hotspot; 
>>> gumball;1<http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-23 Thread Mr. Worf 
Yea syfy read the script and said, "Wait! No giant snakes? No flying
alligators?? We can't show this. This is science fiction. We only show
garbage on our channel"

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 6:50 PM, C.W. Badie wrote:

>
>
> Because it's good...Plus, it would make too much sense and we couldn't have
> that...
>
>
> "Such music flows on the Fringe, and no one can resist singing to Scarlet"
> From "THE SIDE STREET CHRONICLES" by C.W. Badie
>
> --- On *Wed, 1/20/10, bruce harden * wrote:
>
>
> From: bruce harden 
> Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.
> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:08 PM
>
>
> but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why the
> scifi channel isn't showing this???
>
> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella  aladvantage. 
> com<http://us.mc594.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com>
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>   Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
>> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
>> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
>> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
>> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
>> *Torchwood*<http://www.tv.com/torchwood/show/50470/summary.html>,
>> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
>> Who*<http://www.tv.com/doctor-who/show/34391/summary.html>,
>> according to *The Hollywood 
>> Reporter*<http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3id183d5e80b48e57c7ceb299df8e4c2b0>.
>>
>> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
>> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
>> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
>> going to be very weary of the project.
>> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
>> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
>> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
>> version.
>> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
>> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
>> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
>> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>>
>> http://www.tv. com/torchwood- is-coming- to-the-u. s./story/ 20871.html?
>> tag=hotspot; 
>> gumball;1<http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1>
>>
>
>
>
>
> 




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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-23 Thread C.W. Badie 
Because it's good...Plus, it would make too much sense and we couldn't have 
that...

"Such music flows on the Fringe, and no one can resist singing to Scarlet"
>From "THE SIDE STREET CHRONICLES" by C.W. Badie

--- On Wed, 1/20/10, bruce harden  wrote:


From: bruce harden 
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:08 PM


  



but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why the 
scifi channel isn't showing this???


On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella  wrote:


  





Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American 
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them end 
in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will continue, and 
that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to get picked for 
Americanization even made me wince. 
Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing Torchwood, the popular spinoff of 
Doctor Who, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 
The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the 
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for BBC 
America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going to 
be very weary of the project. 
However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a shell of its 
former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and the rest 
of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S. version. 
Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of operatives that 
dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a branch of 
the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory. 
With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will 
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 
http://www.tv. com/torchwood- is-coming- to-the-u. s./story/ 20871.html? 
tag=hotspot; gumball;1

RE: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-21 Thread Martin Baxter 

"Fox is importing "Torchwood"..." Why does the scripture, "Jesus wept" come to 
my mind after I read that?

"If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody 
hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik




To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:25:13 -0800
Subject: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.


















 



  



  
  
  








Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them end
in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will continue, and
that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to get picked for
Americanization even made me wince. 


Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing Torchwood, the popular
spinoff of Doctor Who, according
to The Hollywood
Reporter. 


The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for
BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going
to be very weary of the project. 


However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a
shell of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script,
and the rest of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S.
version. 


Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of
operatives that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will
feature a branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international
territory. 


With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 


http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1










 









  
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RE: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-21 Thread Martin Baxter 

PLEASE don't let any Siffy execs be trolling here...

"If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody 
hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik




To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: hellomahog...@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:28:01 -0800
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.


















 



  



  
  
  Right. Otherwise it would be Torchwood vs Mandaconda or something stupid 
like that. 


On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Martin Baxter  
wrote:


























U... we don't WANT Siffy involved in this. Right, folks?

"If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody 
hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik




To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

From: bhsleepystude...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:08:14 -0800
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.


















 



  



  
  
  but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why 
the scifi channel isn't showing this???



On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella 
 wrote:


  






Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American 
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them end 
in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will continue, and 
that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to get picked for 
Americanization even made me wince. 



Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing Torchwood, the popular spinoff of 
Doctor Who, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 



The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the 
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for BBC 
America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going to 
be very weary of the project. 



However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a shell of its 
former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and the rest 
of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S. version. 



Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of operatives that 
dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a branch of 
the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory. 



With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will 
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 

http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1












 









  
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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-21 Thread Mr. Worf 
Right. Otherwise it would be Torchwood vs Mandaconda or something stupid
like that.

On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Martin Baxter
wrote:

>
>
> U... we don't WANT Siffy involved in this. Right, folks?
>
>
> "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in
> bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
>
>
>
>
> --
> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
> From: bhsleepystude...@gmail.com
> Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:08:14 -0800
> Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.
>
>
>  but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why
> the scifi channel isn't showing this???
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella <
> tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American
> audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them
> end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will
> continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to
> get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
> *Torchwood*<http://www.tv.com/torchwood/show/50470/summary.html>,
> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
> Who*<http://www.tv.com/doctor-who/show/34391/summary.html>,
> according to *The Hollywood 
> Reporter*<http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3id183d5e80b48e57c7ceb299df8e4c2b0>.
>
> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
> going to be very weary of the project.
> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
> version.
> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>
>
> http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1
>
>
>
>
>
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RE: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-21 Thread Martin Baxter 

Beg to differ with you there, Mike. The Brit version keeps me in stitches, 
while the American version can't even keep me on the channel for more than a 
minute.

"If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody 
hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik




To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: streetfor...@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:54:47 -0500
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.


















 



  



  
  
  The Office is the only British import that is wayyy better in the US. 


On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Mr. Worf  wrote:
















 



  



  
  
  I'm trying to keep an open mind on this. Folks really seem to like the 
Office. 


On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella 
 wrote:



































Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them end
in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will continue, and
that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to get picked for
Americanization even made me wince. 


Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing Torchwood, the popular
spinoff of Doctor Who, according
to The Hollywood
Reporter. 


The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for
BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going
to be very weary of the project. 


However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a
shell of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script,
and the rest of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S.
version. 


Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of
operatives that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will
feature a branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international
territory. 


With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 


http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1




























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RE: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-21 Thread Martin Baxter 

U... we don't WANT Siffy involved in this. Right, folks?

"If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody 
hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik




To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: bhsleepystude...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:08:14 -0800
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.


















 



  



  
  
  but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why 
the scifi channel isn't showing this???



On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella 
 wrote:


  






Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American 
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them end 
in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will continue, and 
that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to get picked for 
Americanization even made me wince. 


Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing Torchwood, the popular spinoff of 
Doctor Who, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 


The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the 
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for BBC 
America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going to 
be very weary of the project. 


However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a shell of its 
former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and the rest 
of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S. version. 


Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of operatives that 
dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a branch of 
the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory. 


With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will 
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 

http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1











 









  
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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-20 Thread Mr. Worf 
They are too busy spending money on wacked out movies like SNAKES ON A
SUB...

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 5:08 PM, bruce harden wrote:

>
>
> but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why the
> scifi channel isn't showing this???
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella <
> tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>  Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
>> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
>> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
>> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
>> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>>
>> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
>> *Torchwood*,
>> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
>> Who*,
>> according to *The Hollywood 
>> Reporter*.
>>
>>
>> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
>> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
>> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
>> going to be very weary of the project.
>>
>> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
>> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
>> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
>> version.
>>
>> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
>> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
>> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>>
>> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
>> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>>
>>
>> http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1
>>
>>
>
>
> 
>



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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-20 Thread bruce harden 
but the writer of the original is writing this. I just want to know why the
scifi channel isn't showing this???

On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella <
tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> wrote:

>
>
>  Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>
> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
> *Torchwood*,
> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
> Who*,
> according to *The Hollywood 
> Reporter*.
>
>
> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
> going to be very weary of the project.
>
> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
> version.
>
> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>
> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>
>
> http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1
>
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RE: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-20 Thread Martin Baxter 

Say it louder, brother. The fools in H'Wood need to hear it...

"If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody 
hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant

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To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:32:26 +
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.


















 



  



  
  
  
The Brits writing it is good, but then, what will make it "American"? Locale? 
Cause I fear that the American mindset is usually all about explosions, blonde 
women with fake chests, and music-video level fights. I can't see that they'd 
live within the British pacing for too long.

- Original Message -
From: "Tracey de Morsella" 
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:25:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.








 



  



  
  
  








Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them end
in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will continue, and
that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to get picked for
Americanization even made me wince. 


Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing Torchwood, the popular
spinoff of Doctor Who, according
to The Hollywood
Reporter. 


The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for
BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going
to be very weary of the project. 


However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a
shell of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script,
and the rest of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S.
version. 


Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of
operatives that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will
feature a branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international
territory. 


With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 


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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-19 Thread Mike Street 
I think it would be on the level of Fringe.

On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 11:32 PM, Keith Johnson
wrote:

>
>
> The Brits writing it is good, but then, what will make it "American"?
> Locale? Cause I fear that the American mindset is usually all about
> explosions, blonde women with fake chests, and music-video level fights. I
> can't see that they'd live within the British pacing for too long.
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Tracey de Morsella" 
> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:25:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.
>
>
>
>  Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>
> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
> *Torchwood*<http://www.tv.com/torchwood/show/50470/summary.html>,
> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
> Who*<http://www.tv.com/doctor-who/show/34391/summary.html>,
> according to *The Hollywood 
> Reporter*<http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3id183d5e80b48e57c7ceb299df8e4c2b0>.
>
>
> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
> going to be very weary of the project.
>
> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
> version.
>
> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>
> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>
>
> http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1
>
>   
>



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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-19 Thread Keith Johnson 
The Brits writing it is good, but then, what will make it "American"? Locale? 
Cause I fear that the American mindset is usually all about explosions, blonde 
women with fake chests, and music-video level fights. I can't see that they'd 
live within the British pacing for too long. 

- Original Message - 
From: "Tracey de Morsella"  
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:25:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S. 









Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American 
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them end 
in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will continue, and 
that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to get picked for 
Americanization even made me wince. 

Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing Torchwood , the popular spinoff of 
Doctor Who , according to The Hollywood Reporter . 

The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the 
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for BBC 
America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going to 
be very weary of the project. 

However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a shell of its 
former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and the rest 
of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S. version. 

Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of operatives that 
dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a branch of 
the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory. 

With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will 
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 

http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-19 Thread Adrianne Brennan 
If RTD is involved, I think it'll stand a chance.

Doubly so should he bring Whedon on board.

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On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Mr. Worf  wrote:

>
>
> I'm trying to keep an open mind on this. Folks really seem to like the
> Office.
>
> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella <
> tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>  Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
>> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
>> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
>> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
>> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>>
>> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
>> *Torchwood*,
>> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
>> Who*,
>> according to *The Hollywood 
>> Reporter*.
>>
>>
>> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
>> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
>> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
>> going to be very weary of the project.
>>
>> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
>> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
>> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
>> version.
>>
>> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
>> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
>> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>>
>> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
>> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>>
>>
>> http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1
>>
>>
>>
>
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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-19 Thread Mike Street 
The Office is the only British import that is wayyy better in the US.

On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Mr. Worf  wrote:

>
>
> I'm trying to keep an open mind on this. Folks really seem to like the
> Office.
>
> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella <
> tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>  Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
>> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
>> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
>> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
>> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>>
>> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
>> *Torchwood*,
>> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
>> Who*,
>> according to *The Hollywood 
>> Reporter*.
>>
>>
>> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
>> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
>> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
>> going to be very weary of the project.
>>
>> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
>> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
>> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
>> version.
>>
>> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
>> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
>> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>>
>> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
>> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>>
>>
>> http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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>
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Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-19 Thread Mr. Worf 
I'm trying to keep an open mind on this. Folks really seem to like the
Office.

On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Tracey de Morsella <
tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> wrote:

>
>
>  Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for
> American audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most
> of them end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend
> will continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show
> to get picked for Americanization even made *me* wince.
>
> Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing 
> *Torchwood*,
> the popular spinoff of *Doctor 
> Who*,
> according to *The Hollywood 
> Reporter*.
>
>
> The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
> standalone miniseries *Children of Earth* delivered big-time ratings for
> BBC America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are
> going to be very weary of the project.
>
> However, there is one indication that a U.S. *Torchwood* won't be a shell
> of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
> the rest of the *Torchwood* production team is on board for the U.S.
> version.
>
> Whereas the original *Torchwood* focused on a small group of operatives
> that dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a
> branch of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory.
>
> With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
> actually be good. What's your hope for the series?
>
>
> http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotspot;gumball;1
>
>
> 




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[scifinoir2] Torchwood is Coming to the U.S.

2010-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella 
Plucking British shows from across the pond and remaking them for American
audiences is not a new practice. Also not new is the fact that most of them
end in disaster. Still, anyone with half a brain knows the trend will
continue, and that we'll just have to deal with it. But the latest show to
get picked for Americanization even made me wince. 

Ready? Okay, here goes: Fox is importing
 Torchwood, the popular
spinoff of   Doctor
Who, according to
 The Hollywood Reporter. 

The show has a solid pack of rabid fans here in the United States, and the
standalone miniseries Children of Earth delivered big-time ratings for BBC
America when it aired last year. In other words, a lot of people are going
to be very weary of the project. 

However, there is one indication that a U.S. Torchwood won't be a shell of
its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, and
the rest of the Torchwood production team is on board for the U.S. version. 

Whereas the original Torchwood focused on a small group of operatives that
dealt with aliens on a local basis, the U.S. version will feature a branch
of the Torchwood Institute and cover more international territory. 

With Davies on board, there's an infinitesimal chance that the reboot will
actually be good. What's your hope for the series? 

http://www.tv.com/torchwood-is-coming-to-the-u.s./story/20871.html?tag=hotsp
ot;gumball;1