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Wonder if there will ever be a Greatest American Hero film...?
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Post by roadrunner on May 5, 2016 16:44:53 GMT -5
Wouldn't that be so fantastic.Spielberg should direct it.Love TGAH. Awesome,awesome show.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 19, 2017 11:23:12 GMT -5
I think a new movie would be great, but I would be more impressed to have a TV series first. If it can gain traction again, then a movie would be a lock in my opinion.
With all of the current superhero movies, I'm not sure it would fare well outside of the fan base.
Also, would you want a reimagining or a continuation?
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Post by prometheus74 on Jul 22, 2017 11:33:03 GMT -5
I would love for a movie or a new TV show to be made, no matter how good or bad it would be----because, no matter what, that would attract some much-needed attention to our beloved show, and it would hopefully gain lots of new fans. That was certainly the case with The Hulk tv series: The fact that they released a feature film in both 2003 and in 2008 was the whole reason why that show was even released on DVD---as a promotion of sorts for the movie releases. If it hadn't been for those movies, I'm not sure that all 5 seasons would EVER have been released on DVD.
TGAH has broader appeal, perhaps, than TIH, but sadly it is not well-known at all with the younger generations. A new movie or TV show would focus some attention on our classic show. That's certainly what happened when they made a short-lived Bionic Woman TV show a few years back. That show only lasted a few episodes, but it helped the three seasons of the original Bionic Woman to finally get a DVD release.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 23, 2017 9:46:04 GMT -5
I would love for a movie or a new TV show to be made, no matter how good or bad it would be----because, no matter what, that would attract some much-needed attention to our beloved show, and it would hopefully gain lots of new fans. That was certainly the case with The Hulk tv series: The fact that they released a feature film in both 2003 and in 2008 was the whole reason why that show was even released on DVD---as a promotion of sorts for the movie releases. If it hadn't been for those movies, I'm not sure that all 5 seasons would EVER have been released on DVD. TGAH has broader appeal, perhaps, than TIH, but sadly it is not well-known at all with the younger generations. A new movie or TV show would focus some attention on our classic show. That's certainly what happened when they made a short-lived Bionic Woman TV show a few years back. That show only lasted a few episodes, but it helped the three seasons of the original Bionic Woman to finally get a DVD release. I see your point. I'm just not sure how it would work though. So many superhero movies don't pan out, especially when they are against the grain like TGAH. I'm thinking METEOR MAN, etc. But if the success of shows like ARROW continue, maybe we could get the CW to take a crack at it...even though I doubt it would be as character-based as SJC's version. (I'm thinking RIVERDALE bad).  |
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Post by 1robc on Jul 23, 2017 15:02:00 GMT -5
Also, would you want a reimagining or a continuation? Definitely a continuation. I can't stand remakes. The original is awesome, don't need it re-told. Besides, TGAH has a perfect premise for a "next generation" type story. |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 23, 2017 19:49:20 GMT -5
Also, would you want a reimagining or a continuation? Definitely a continuation. I can't stand remakes. The original is awesome, don't need it re-told. Besides, TGAH has a perfect premise for a "next generation" type story. I concur. I wrote a script decades ago like that.  |
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Post by MissDavidson on Jul 27, 2017 21:50:57 GMT -5
I would kind of like a continuation, but maybe with Ralph stepping into Bill's role...not as seriously, mind you. But as the guy NOT with the suit. Maybe because he once had it and can offer guidance, but can also help figure out which problems need solving. Maybe he's principal of Whitney by now, and Pam a judge?
And they need a scene where Ralph and Pam visit Bill's grave...homage must be paid.
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Post by prometheus74 on Jul 28, 2017 3:50:56 GMT -5
I like your idea, Miss D. That would be a cool concept, and I would want to watch that----but only, of course, if they get William Katt to play Ralph again. (not another actor in the role).
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 28, 2017 8:50:05 GMT -5
I would kind of like a continuation, but maybe with Ralph stepping into Bill's role...not as seriously, mind you. But as the guy NOT with the suit. Maybe because he once had it and can offer guidance, but can also help figure out which problems need solving. Maybe he's principal of Whitney by now, and Pam a judge? And they need a scene where Ralph and Pam visit Bill's grave...homage must be paid. I think a cameo might be good, like the DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM episode. However, I'm not sure I would want them in it too much. And I love Pam! I think a way to bring it in, pass it on, and then move on is just right. |
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Post by prometheus74 on Aug 1, 2017 11:29:13 GMT -5
Yeah, that's also a very good idea, HD. Sort of like they did when Star Trek: The Next Generation debuted in 1987: there was a cameo by Deforest Kelley as a really old Dr. McCoy in the pilot episode, and then the show took off on its own steam with its new cast and became its own thing. And it became a better show than the original. (very unlikely that a new TGAH show could be better than the original, but not impossible, I guess!)
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Post by MelMac on Aug 2, 2017 0:11:34 GMT -5
Yeah, that's also a very good idea, HD. Sort of like they did when Star Trek: The Next Generation debuted in 1987: there was a cameo by Deforest Kelley as a really old Dr. McCoy in the pilot episode, and then the show took off on its own steam with its new cast and became its own thing. And it became a better show than the original. (very unlikely that a new TGAH show could be better than the original, but not impossible, I guess!) I think it's quite possible; however, it really comes down to casting, understanding the heart of the show and keeping it even with modern day technology and ideals. I've seen people follow this formula and people who didn't. And yes - HD - this is one of my infamous "MelMacisms." (I'm just glad after a long time I feel chatty). In the case of "Thunderbirds are Go," which is a modern day take of the 1965 puppet version, kept core elements the same: the Tracy Boys were made younger, but they kept a lot of their physical traits from the puppets, then of course kept the vehicles, the island and spirit of the show the same (rescue people, fight the Hood, etc.) Most of the main changes were cosmetic - John is now the redhead, not Gordon; they don't smoke or drink (which wasn't super obvious or all the time in the original series), and - probably the only unfortunate change - there isn't a whole lot of violence or danger. Biggest change is now the characters are CGI and not puppetry. That said, enough was done to keep the heart of the show and most of the story intact and it's now going into its third season, which will be I think 78 episodes once complete. **************************** Now the flip - a new comic series on "MASK." They changed the leader of MASK's backstory (more ways than one), made the team much younger/race lift (I didn't care about either of these, but it is a statement of fact), took away many popular, well-known characters on both good and bad side, changed the vehicles to the point that Manta looked like a purple porcupine instead of a ('80s mind you) scary flying purple car, and the masks were changed far too much they weren't recognizable. It became a retread of a lot of shows nowadays - basically Fast and Furious with Transformers, and it's being canceled after 10 episodes. No one liked it, some for reasons I feel are unfair, others legitimate. **************************** My point in both of these examples is to show that yes, you can bring back classics and they work, but change too much they'll not work. The beauty of "GAH" however is it is indeed timeless. One just has to understand how to keep the heart of the show and that timelessness. |
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Post by prometheus74 on Aug 2, 2017 4:28:34 GMT -5
The beauty of "GAH" however is it is indeed timeless. One just has to understand how to keep the heart of the show and that timelessness. So very true! And there are very few examples of reboots of shows where the newer one is better than the original. Apparently the reimagining of Battlestar Galactica is quite superior to the original. However, I've only seen a few episodes, which is not enough to really tell one way or the other. The film version of 21 Jump Street is apparently quite good. I haven't yet seen it, and I haven't even ever seen the TV series----despite the fact that the high school scenes on the show were filmed about a mile away from my home. LOL (just found that out a year ago). |
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Post by MelMac on Aug 2, 2017 8:57:09 GMT -5
I prefer the original Battlestar Galactica myself (not the Galactica 1980), but yes, that's a more common example of how you can reboot into a darker version and it work well.
21 Jump Street is NOTHING like the original SJC production. As a comedy on its own however, it's not too bad - but I think they should've stopped at the one movie. The closing credits for the first one however - a collection of "continuation" plots and posters, is worth a watch.
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Post by prometheus74 on Aug 2, 2017 15:26:06 GMT -5
Haha, yes, someone was telling me that the end credits of the movie are quite funny.
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Post by mmderdekea on Sept 10, 2017 19:17:12 GMT -5
I would kind of like a continuation, but maybe with Ralph stepping into Bill's role...not as seriously, mind you. But as the guy NOT with the suit. Maybe because he once had it and can offer guidance, but can also help figure out which problems need solving. Maybe he's principal of Whitney by now, and Pam a judge? And they need a scene where Ralph and Pam visit Bill's grave...homage must be paid. I like this idea, although can Katt's really combine the hyperbolic Maxwell personality with the vulnerable decent good-hearted guy he was inside? There are very few actors who can do what Culp did so masterfully. I LOVE the homage to Bill's grave idea....though I'd probably choke up.... |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Sept 11, 2017 10:15:42 GMT -5
I would kind of like a continuation, but maybe with Ralph stepping into Bill's role...not as seriously, mind you. But as the guy NOT with the suit. Maybe because he once had it and can offer guidance, but can also help figure out which problems need solving. Maybe he's principal of Whitney by now, and Pam a judge? And they need a scene where Ralph and Pam visit Bill's grave...homage must be paid. I like this idea, although can Katt's really combine the hyperbolic Maxwell personality with the vulnerable decent good-hearted guy he was inside? There are very few actors who can do what Culp did so masterfully. I LOVE the homage to Bill's grave idea....though I'd probably choke up.... I was wondering the same. I'm not sure Ralph, even an older and more cynical Ralph, could ever portray the same type of characterization Culp did. Connie maybe, but not Katt.  I still think a passing of the suit would be more ideal. |
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