https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment … r-AA28iAYv

That's hilarious.

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Regarding the I WANT TO BELIEVE director's cut: I've read the shooting script. You can read the shooting script.
https://lvei.net/wp-content/uploads/scr … Script.pdf

I do not see how what they wrote is not what they shot, edited and released. I do not see a completely different movie that failed to make it to screen. I'm sure Carter's re-edit can change pacing, lighting, sound, different takes, etc., but I am truly at a loss as to how the overall film would be any different from what he and Spotnitz wrote which is what they shot.

The problems of the film are in the script, not the direction, which produced a nicely shot, atmospheric and visually compelling movie.  The story was just vacant and dull. The reunion of Mulder and Scully has them apart a lot; nothing significant happens like, I don't know, reopening the X-Files. The movie is resolved by Mulder's investigation nowhere and then running into one of the villains by happenstance. I don't see how re-editing can help any of it.

I'll watch it anyway, of course. And if I'm Wrong, I'll apologize.

I have no doubl it could be more horror oriented with edits (which is what he claimed in the podcast interview he was prevented from being able to do the first time around).  Tone isn't the hardest thing to adjust even if words stay the same.  I always liked the movies but as a "casual-hardcore" X-Files fan who was into the characters and didnt pay close attention to the mythology / cannon, I am easier to please.

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Regarding the I WANT TO BELIEVE director's cut: I've read the shooting script. You can read the shooting script.
https://lvei.net/wp-content/uploads/scr … Script.pdf

I do not see how what they wrote is not what they shot, edited and released. I do not see a completely different movie that failed to make it to screen. I'm sure Carter's re-edit can change pacing, lighting, sound, different takes, etc., but I am truly at a loss as to how the overall film would be any different from what he and Spotnitz wrote which is what they shot.

The problems of the film are in the script, not the direction, which produced a nicely shot, atmospheric and visually compelling movie.  The story was just vacant and dull. The reunion of Mulder and Scully has them apart a lot; nothing significant happens like, I don't know, reopening the X-Files. The movie is resolved by Mulder's investigation nowhere and then running into one of the villains by happenstance. I don't see how re-editing can help any of it.

I'll watch it anyway, of course. And if I'm Wrong, I'll apologize.

X Files revival pilot theatrical rumor

I talked to Kimon of EatTheCorn.com and Kimon says he's of the impression that the revival is indeed in the same continuity as the original. I mean, he ought to know.

Yea, I don't think Ryan Coogler would destory a universe he loved but like Rocky/Creed, continue it.  Not many people have the pull he does in hollywood to do a contiuation and get it greenlit but he's so respected.

It was just announced that X Files: I Want to Believe (2008) is having its newly edited, more horror-oriented director's cut come to hulu in August.  Chris talked about this in one of the podcast interviews.

However, it could easily be revealed that in this continuity, the X-Files has existed since 1776 at the dawn of America as a secret investigative operation that saw its prestige and influence erode over centuries until it fell into the hands of federal storage where it was technically a division because a federal agent signed off on burying it in the basement, and that's what "long-shuttered" means.

I hope the new X-FILES pilot is good and leads to a series.

My understanding is that it is set in the same continuity as the original show, but features new characters taking over the X-Files.

which is great.  they didn't destroy the universe.  eventually, the old characters can return.  coogler has a reverence for the foundation created.   

this is probably the best chance to see mulder and scully again in any case, by starting with fresh characters who might appeal to a new generation.  if they establish that then anything is possible.  and gillian won't have as much animosity now that carter isn't leading creatively.

My understanding is that it is set in the same continuity as the original show, but features new characters taking over the X-Files.

It's awesome David and Gillian are leaning into these things.

And another (without david)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kPQnzD5G6c

I would think if Jerry had been more aggressive/willing, him-cleavant-john would be able to do panels fairly regularly and it might actually make the small "hardcore" fanbase slightly larger.