UFO movie...

I remember the 1996 attempt to give a Ufo revival with a new movie,
and I was thinking that it's such a shame. Ufo would be just a
fantastic subject for a new movie, in the hand of the right persons,
just think about Mr. "Stargate" Emmerich or De Palma, or...maybe
a certain Spielberg?? If only one of these was a fan of the series,
it would be a success only announcing it, just think about all the
possibilities...

I can't really see Emmerich or De Palma doing an effective job with
UFO. In terms of directing, the movie needs someone more along the
lines of John McTiernan, Peter Jackson, Irvin Kershner or Nicholas
Meyer. Even Paul Verhoeven would be okay (and I speak as someone who
frankly didn't care for his version of Starship Troopers).

Michael


--- In SHADO@y..., "roxymuzak64" <ROXYMUZAK@H...> wrote:
> I remember the 1996 attempt to give a Ufo revival with a new movie,
> and I was thinking that it's such a shame. Ufo would be just a
> fantastic subject for a new movie, in the hand of the right persons,
> just think about Mr. "Stargate" Emmerich or De Palma, or...maybe
> a certain Spielberg?? If only one of these was a fan of the series,
> it would be a success only announcing it, just think about all the
> possibilities...

<<in the hand of the right persons,
just think about Mr. "Stargate" Emmerich >>

Seeing what he did to "Godzilla," I wouldn't go near
him.

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I vote for Nick Meyer as he did a bang up job on Star Trek II: The Wrath of
Khan! Pam


> I can't really see Emmerich or De Palma doing an effective job with
> UFO. In terms of directing, the movie needs someone more along the
> lines of John McTiernan, Peter Jackson, Irvin Kershner or Nicholas
> Meyer. Even Paul Verhoeven would be okay (and I speak as someone who
> frankly didn't care for his version of Starship Troopers).

>Seeing what he did to "Godzilla", I wouldn't go near him!

Well he is going to do it again in Godzilla 2.

James K.


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<<Well he is going to do it again in Godzilla 2.>>

Tri-Star's reported plans for a sequel haven't come
together. Also, Centropolis (Emmerich & Devlin) pulled
out the project about 2 years ago. If the studio ever
gets a decent script and a decent budget, they may
green-light it. But they don't want a repeat of the
stink they created with the 1998 disaster.

JF

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ultramannick wrote:
>
> <<in the hand of the right persons,
> just think about Mr. "Stargate" Emmerich >>
>
> Seeing what he did to "Godzilla," I wouldn't go near
> him.
>
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AMEN, AMEN and AMEN to that one!!! Emmrich really screwed up
Godzilla. Now as a remake of the classic "Beast from 20,000 Fathoms" it
wasn't too bad, as a Godzilla move though, Ecch! Don't start me on GINO.

Tom Bryant

You too? I though Verhooven had some issues with Daddy and Nazis that
he never quite worked out. Personally I think Sam Raimi might be another
good choice as well. He's done some really good work and would make the
movie interesting to say the least. I wonder if he would bring along
Bruce "the Chin" Campbell?

Tom Bryant


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Hmmmmmmm. Well, I know GA was the original producer of UFO, but I have so
many bones to pick with his
production values, poor scripts used for the show, etc that I'd rather not
see him involved except at the advisory level. Pam


> And I vote for Gerry Anderson. Is he not up to it? ;-P
> --
> Rob

Take it easy Tom we have a major Bruce Campbell fan on this list but
then again his book was titled "If Chins Could Kill".

I not really sure that Spillberg or Lucas is up to the task anymore as
they are trying so hard to be the new Disney. They sold out the Star Wars
and Indiana Jones series. Scott, hasn't done anything of note since Aliens
and Bladerunner. Burton, no, no, no, a thousand times no! I think someone
mentioned the producer of Lord of the Rings and he has keep the films very to
the books and that is what we need in a producer director for a UFO film is
someone who will keep to the what was done in the UFO TV series and not try
to recreate the plot or the characters.

James K.


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Pam:

Admittedly I'd have to agree with you. We also need to keep in mind
that Anderson is primarily a producer. He's never directed a feature
film.

Michael


--- In SHADO@y..., "MCCAUG" <mccaug@n...> wrote:
> Hmmmmmmm. Well, I know GA was the original producer of UFO, but I
have so
> many bones to pick with his
> production values, poor scripts used for the show, etc that I'd
rather not
> see him involved except at the advisory level. Pam
>
>
> > And I vote for Gerry Anderson. Is he not up to it? ;-P
> > --
> > Rob

--- In SHADO@y..., Tom Bryant <tombryant@m...> wrote:
>
>
> You too? I though Verhooven had some issues with Daddy and Nazis
that
> he never quite worked out. Personally I think Sam Raimi might be
another
> good choice as well. He's done some really good work and would make
the
> movie interesting to say the least. I wonder if he would bring along
> Bruce "the Chin" Campbell?
>
> Tom Bryant


Thank you. And, up until then, I had really liked Verhoeven's work
(although I had held out hope that James Cameron would attempt
Starship Troopers). Interestingly enough, I find that the animated
series Roughnecks have taken Verhoeven's attempt and have managed to
come much closer to Heinlein's original vision.

Funny you should mention Bruce Campbell. Kez Wilson wants to cast
him as Mike Mercury for a Supercar movie.

Michael

production values????
What are you insane?
U.F.O. had some of the best production values of
its time!
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UFO had good prod values to a point. GA wasn't used to working with real
people and as a result, he didn't pick his writers or his scripts that well.
Out of 26 eps I'd say only 6-8 of them are good. The concept was great but
it didn't reach its full potential and I think GA has alot to do with that
failure. If UFO ever makes it to the big screen or as a TV miniseries, it
requires a) someone who loves the show and wants to do it justice, b) a
director, writer and producer who are conversant with science-fiction movie
genre, and c) the abovementioned three key people must be well-versed in all
the aspects of production required by a sci-fic film. GA, as an advisor, can
guide them as to the "look", the "concept", etc. But, since he lacks feature
film experience and things have changed in the industry so much since UFO
was made originally, I think a film treatment of it should be somewhat left
to the people who are au courant. Pam


production values???? What are you insane? U.F.O. had some of the best
production values of its time!

"Mark Patton" wrote:
> production values????
> What are you insane?
> U.F.O. had some of the best production values of
> its time!

It did in some respects, in others it was rather poor.

> Personally I think Sam Raimi might be another
> good choice as well. He's done some really good work and would make the
> movie interesting to say the least. I wonder if he would bring along
> Bruce "the Chin" Campbell?

Well, that should get Yuchtar's attention lol.

Can't help wondering what a UFO film would have been like had
Kubrick had a go at it.

Dave.