Syfy's Plan: More Space Operas, Less 'Sharknado - Orders Six-Hour Space Opera '

[dfergie]

Almost five years after a rebrand that abandoned the Sci-Fi moniker and enraged fans, NBCUniversal brass is aware that its attempt to lure a broader audience might have lost it some clout in the increasingly lucrative genre that shares its former name.
"We want to be the best science-fiction channel that we possibly can, and in some respects, that means going back to the more traditional sci-fi/fantasy that fans often say they feel we've exited," Howe tells THR. "We're going to occupy that space in a way we haven't for the past few years."

hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Teehar]

Idiots! It took them 5 years to figure this out?

 

[dfergie]

Yep and unless NBCU matches an offer no more wrestling ... (never should have split wrestling off of USA, which has carried for years)

 

[klang]

I'll believe when I see it.

They can start by bringing back Stargate.

 

[waylew]

I don't even look to see what's on siffee anymore,let alone watch it

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

When I saw the title "More Space Operas," I immediately thought,"oh no,now they're going into musicals?"

 

[gpollock87]

We'll see if it's true.

 

[Kraven]

April 1st is still 19 days away


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[Kraven]

I'll believe when I see it.

They can start by bringing back Stargate.

Stargate, SGU, BSG, Caprica, blood and chrome etc


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[dfergie]

EW: Syfy Returns to Event Series, Orders Six-Hour Space Opera

Syfy is getting back into the miniseries business. The genre-focused cable network has completed a deal for a six-hour event series, in the spirit of Battlestar Galactica, set for a November premiere.
“We want to be the best science-fiction channel that we possibly can, and in some respects, that means going back to the more traditional sci-fi/fantasy that fans often say they feel we’ve exited,” Howe said. “We’re going to occupy that space in a way we haven’t for the past few years.”

hollywoodreporter.com

 

[primestar31]

I'll believe when I see it.

They can start by bringing back Stargate.

What? 3 movies and 18 years of 4 Stargate series wasn't enough?

 

[klang]

What? 3 movies and 18 years of 4 Stargate series wasn't enough?

Nope, neither Atlantis or Universe were completed.

Realistically, I doubt they can get the cast for either one back together but there are still plenty of stories to be told.

 

[dfergie]

Universe was just hitting it's stride, left Eli alone ...

 

[MikeD-C05]

I know !!!!! They can Bring back LOST IN SPACE!!!!!!! :disco:

They could finally get the Robinson family home ,except for Dr. Smith and John Robinson and the voice of the Robot- all dead now.

 

[Teehar]

Yes,SGU was just getting good imo.

 

[primestar31]

I know !!!!! They can Bring back LOST IN SPACE!!!!!!! :disco:

They could finally get the Robinson family home ,except for Dr. Smith and John Robinson and the voice of the Robot- all dead now.

They had a busted pilot back in like 2004 that was a dog. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0777269/ If you look around, you can find and watch it.

Hint:

 

[mike123abc]

I would love to see more of SGU....

 

[ohioankev]

I would love to see more of SGU....

Give us the promised movies !!!!! SGA and SGU!!!

 

[MikeD-C05]

They had a busted pilot back in like 2004 that was a dog. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0777269/ If you look around, you can find and watch it.

Hint:

Cool . But I wanted to see the original series regulars.

 

[Ramy]

I'll believe when I see it.

They can start by bringing back Stargate.

Yes, me too.