Good looks!
1,142 2016-06-10 16:31:05
Re: LOIS & CLARK: The Rewatch Podcast (19 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Great stuff! I like how Ib always helps shape the narrative or cause you to look at things differently with his commentary. He's a natural (and reminds me a bit of the podcaster who does Bureau 42 (https://bureau42.com/) and also the TV Critic podcaster (http://www.thetvcritic.org/). And of course, you and Cory are fantastic.
1,144 2016-06-06 18:02:31
Re: Which Episode have you seen the most? (5 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Luck of the Draw
1,145 2016-06-02 15:00:48
Re: The X-Files (416 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Informant wrote:
I have reached the Doggett era in my rewatch. I had always remembered liking the character, but thought that I would see weaknesses in the show after Mulder left that perhaps I didn't see before.
Oddly enough, I don't. I find Doggett to be refreshing. He is a skeptic, but with an open mind. He isn't a blind follower of his bosses, but he also isn't as quick as Mulder to throw aside his duty. It is a nice change of pace. He should get a lot more credit as a character than he does. Too bad that we haven't seen more of him. I imagine him going back to police work in his home city, after getting sick of all of this federal conspiracy crap.
Still haven't seen Reyes' episodes yet. Something to look forward to, despite the fact that I didn't like what the revival did to her.
I liked Doggett. Too bad scorpion got in the way for his return. Didn't like Reyes' storyline on the revival but I'm already jonesing for more x-files and really liked having new X Files to look forward to.
1,146 2016-05-31 13:57:04
Re: Sliders Pilot opening scene (2 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
hallge73 wrote:
I was watching the pilot again and decided to focus in on some of the details during the room scan. Couple things I found interesting after some further investigation.
First, the radio host's name is, of course, Day Tripper. Day Tripper is a song by the Beatles. Interesting fact is the Beatles played their last concert together on August 29,1966 ... get ready ... in Candlestick Park, San Francisco; Rembrandt's destination during the first episode. Day Tripper was one of the 11 songs they performed that night. Also, there is a line in the song that goes like this:
"She was a day tripper, a one way ticket yeah."
Obviously it foretells the group's adventures. Haha.
Second, the quote on the Einstein picture. I know some see this, among other things, as a possible indication that the show is not set in our world. I don't think that is the case. I don't think that picture attributes that quote to Einstein, opposed to the correct person, E.E. Cummings. One thing to note is that the quote depicted on the picture is not exactly the E.E. Cummings quote anyways.
Picture ==> "Listen there's a helluva good universe next door. Let's go!"
Actual E.E. Cummings quote ==> "Listen, there's a hell of a universe next door: let's go!"Moreover, there is a link between the quote and the book Quinn fell asleep reading. The quote appears in the chapter 10 title of the book, Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps and the Tenth Dimension. The chapter begins by mentioning how Einstein's equations predicted the existence of black holes. So, in my mind the picture of Einstein relates his predictions to the quote, not that he actually said it.
You should post that on tracy torme's wall. I am sure he'd appreciate someone figuring it all out.
1,147 2016-05-30 08:55:00
Topic: Starz Parallel Dimension TV Series: Counterpart (0 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Just came across this series, which is seems to be at the writing stage (they are writing the first 10 seasons before shooting).
Here's the synopsis:
Described as an espionage thriller with a metaphysical twist, Counterpart tells the story of Howard Silk (Simmons), a lowly cog in a bureaucratic UN agency who is turning the last corner of a life filled with regret, when he discovers the agency he works for is guarding a secret: a crossing to a parallel dimension. Through Howard and his “Counterpart” on the other side, Prime, the show will navigate themes of identity, idealism, what ifs, and lost love.
Some info:
http://thebitterscriptreader.blogspot.c … rt-iv.html
1,148 2016-05-30 08:14:26
Re: Fantastic Alternate History Cyberpunk Story Called "Red Doll"! (1 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Thanks, will check it out!
1,149 2016-05-20 13:25:52
Re: Just Say Yes (4 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
I honestly don't think I ever saw this episode until I watched in a few months ago. At least I didn't remember it. It wasn't a perfect episode, but I appreciated what they were trying to do with the premise.
1,150 2016-05-17 11:19:57
Topic: NBC orders time travel series Timeless, Debuts Trailer (3 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
http://io9.gizmodo.com/nbc-is-jumping-i … 1776760787
Looks interesting. .
1,151 2016-05-17 11:18:37
Re: Earth Prime site updates (18 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
ireactions wrote:
Oh, at one point, Matt asked me to review Ian McDuffie's PARADISE LOST: THE COMIC BOOK, a volume that I personally consider unreviewable, resulting in this essay:
Beautiful thank you!
1,152 2016-05-10 15:08:09
Topic: Highest and Lowest Rated Sliders Episodes Per IMDB (9 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
8.5 Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome 137 Votes
8.2 Pilot 1,104 Votes
8.2 Luck of the Draw 148 Votes
8.1 Invasion 122 Votes
8.1 Double Cross 121 Votes
8.0 The Guardian 141 Votes
7.9 Last Days 161 Votes
7.9 Gillian of the Spirits 131 Votes
7.7 As Time Goes By 115 Votes
7.6 Fever 188 Votes
7.6 The King Is Back 142 Votes
7.5 Into the Mystic 137 Votes
7.5 The Exodus: Part 1 118 Votes
7.4 Eggheads 164 Votes
7.4 El Sid 137 Votes
7.4 Love Gods 130 Votes
7.4 Rules of the Game 122 Votes
7.4 Dead Man Sliding 108 Votes
7.3 The Weaker Sex 142 Votes
7.3 Greatfellas 115 Votes
7.3 Lipschitz Live! 83 Votes
7.2 Summer of Love 152 Votes
7.2 In Dino Veritas 119 Votes
7.2 The Exodus: Part 2 116 Votes
7.2 Season's Greedings 115 Votes
7.2 World Killer 80 Votes
7.1 Prince of Wails 163 Votes
7.1 The Young and the Relentless 111 Votes
7.1 Murder Most Foul 111 Votes
7.1 Revelations 92 Votes
7.0 Obsession 115 Votes
7.0 Virtual Slide 78 Votes
6.9 The Good, the Bad and the Wealthy 134 Votes
6.9 Time Again and World 123 Votes
6.9 Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? 75 Votes
6.8 State of the A.R.T. 116 Votes
6.8 The Alternateville Horror 76 Votes
6.7 California Reich 82 Votes
6.7 Slidecage 79 Votes
6.7 Asylum 73 Votes
6.7 My Brother's Keeper 64 Votes
6.6 Electric Twister Acid Test 130 Votes
6.6 Desert Storm 127 Votes
6.6 The Prince of Slides 103 Votes
6.6 Slide Like an Egyptian 103 Votes
6.6 Roads Taken 71 Votes
6.5 The Dream Masters 143 Votes
6.5 The Fire Within 109 Votes
6.5 Common Ground 74 Votes
6.4 Dragonslide 112 Votes
6.4 Paradise Lost 105 Votes
6.4 Genesis 98 Votes
6.4 Way Out West 76 Votes
6.3 Just Say Yes 77 Votes
6.2 Sole Survivors 114 Votes
6.2 Prophets and Loss 84 Votes
6.2 The Return of Maggie Beckett 57 Votes
6.1 The Last of Eden 106 Votes
6.1 Stoker 104 Votes
6.1 The Dying Fields 78 Votes
6.1 Net Worth 77 Votes
6.1 A Current Affair 54 Votes
6.0 Slide by Wire 66 Votes
5.9 The Other Slide of Darkness 97 Votes
5.9 Dinoslide 97 Votes
5.9 Mother and Child 69 Votes
5.9 Data World 66 Votes
5.9 Please Press One 61 Votes
5.8 This Slide of Paradise 107 Votes
5.8 The Breeder 103 Votes
5.8 The Chasm 78 Votes
5.8 Dust 58 Votes
5.7 A Thousand Deaths 55 Votes
5.6 Slither 101 Votes
5.6 Strangers and Comrades 58 Votes
5.5 Map of the Mind 53 Votes
5.3 The Seer 80 Votes
5.3 Requiem 61 Votes
5.3 To Catch a Slider 54 Votes
5.3 Eye of the Storm 51 Votes
5.1 Applied Physics 61 Votes
5.1 Heavy Metal 57 Votes
5.1 The Great Work 54 Votes
5.0 New Gods for Old 61 Votes
4.7 The Java Jive 62 Votes
4.7 Easy Slider 62 Votes
4.3 The Unstuck Man 82 Votes
Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112167/epv … =ttep_ql_5
1,153 2016-05-08 22:12:48
Re: Sliders T-Shirts? (8 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
This might work:
1,154 2016-05-05 11:52:06
Re: "Sliders" Day? (2 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Sept 27, with a mini celebration on Sept 24 too (but you still have to go to work).
1,155 2016-04-28 09:59:40
Re: The X-Files (416 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Chris Carter, interviewed at a Smithsonian event:
1,156 2016-04-27 23:29:36
Re: Live! With Kelly and Jerry (6 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Jim_Hall wrote:
At any rate, if Jerry does get the job there's no doubt it will be a plus for Sliders in some capacity.
I agree. Would give him a bit more cache. It can only go up from what it is now.
1,157 2016-04-27 20:56:51
Re: Live! With Kelly and Jerry (6 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Informant wrote:
Unless you've been shunning the internet for the past week (or maybe if you live in a different country), Michael Strahan announced that he was going to be leaving Live! with Kelly and Michael in September to join Good Morning America full time. Big behind the scenes drama ensued because Disney (and by their orders, Michael) pulled the run out from under Kelly and the entire crew of Live, by not informing them of this decision until it was announced to the press.
Since then, Michael's last day has been pushed up to May 13. This move surprised pretty much nobody.
Now, the search for Kelly's new cohost is once again firing up (poor woman. I hope she wasn't planning to leave the show in the near future). One of the names that has been making the rounds for this rather huge opportunity is Jerry's. I've seen him mentioned by a lot of people in the comments section of articles, as well as hosts of other shows that have discussed the topic.
If this process works anything like the last time, Kelly will rotate co-hosts for all of next season and finally choose one to begin the following year. Jerry may pop up as a cohost several times, if he is really in the running. We won't know for some time.
In other news, who leaves a successful, established show with their name in the title, to join a fading morning news show with way more personalities to contend with and worse hours?
Yea, Jerry killed on Wendy Williams and she's been raving about him, and his championing him for the gig. She as well as EW asked Jerry's wife Rebecca in interviews about it, and she's supportive, so I think it's something he wants.
Apparently Jerry co-hosted as a fill in for the show in the past, around 2011, so it might be part of the reason he's gotten some buzz.
1,158 2016-04-27 16:03:39
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
RussianCabbie_Lotteryfan wrote:
I was the one who reached out to the ComicCon folks about a panel - a Sliders reunion panel as Grizzlor put it. I got in touch, heard back, gave them my pitch and am hoping they follow up with interest. I think it's our best chance at getting the ball rolling, the same way that frankly I am not sure X Files would have ever returned if there wasn't a podcast about it from a semi-famous actor and Gillian didn't go on nerdist. These things are incredibly stupid in terms of how they work but it basically took that for a renuion to happen.
Sorry guys, wasn't able to get anywhere with this. I don't think ComicCon has interest. Perhaps the results could be different if it wasn't just a fan reaching out.
1,159 2016-04-14 19:32:58
Re: LOIS & CLARK: The Rewatch Podcast (19 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
And he got drafted by the Buffalo Bills!
1,160 2016-04-12 18:07:47
Re: For anyone who has a 3D printer... (3 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
SliderTen wrote:
As someone with a 3D printer I was elated today to come across this timer model. I'm busting out a print right now so we'll see how it turns out in a few hours.
How'd it go?
1,161 2016-04-12 18:06:09
Re: LOIS & CLARK: The Rewatch Podcast (19 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Cool!
1,162 2016-04-10 16:10:00
Re: Any Storium Players Here? (6 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
SliderTen wrote:
RussianCabbie_Lotteryfan wrote:Does the story ever get public? I'd love to just read what other people have put together.
It was public but I had prying eyes and decided to make it private. However you can read the first season we did as well.
Any chance you're interested?
Thanks! I'd really rather just read other people's stuff, I would not be a good contributor but I think there are great good folks here (also post to /r/sliders on reddit) 
I will check out season one.
1,163 2016-04-10 15:57:33
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
SliderTen wrote:
What I think the true issues are with Sliders is this: It never had enough traction when it WAS on TV to ever get a second thought as a reboot. We have to remember some key things about Sliders:
1. We fought tooth and nail to get season two made. If it wasn't for the email campaign that crashed FOX's servers, Sliders would've joined VR-5 for good.
2. Sliders still was on the bubble for a pickup on season three. That was never guaranteed.
3. Sliders was never a ratings hit to justify much attention. Hence why episodes were out of order for every FOX season and how much the network meddled in it. If Sliders was a hit out of the park, they'd be hands-off and let production handle itself like with X-Files.
4. Scifi made some good strides to get the show back on track but they too never gave the show enough budget or direction to take it to the next level.
Sliders was always the "little show that could" and I still am amazed that we got five seasons. We had to fight for every single one of them. If you look to a much more popular show like Quantum Leap, that STILL has no chance of coming back and that was way more popular than Sliders, IMO.
I want a reboot / reimagining more than anyone and the fact that Jerry is on board is a HUGE plus. However, it's a property that is a bit tarnished due to how it was handled and no major powerhouse to champion it.
All so, so true.
At the end of the day, without someone who holds actual power either at NBC Universal open to the idea of bringing it back, Sliders has no chance.
Eh, there are people with power. Universal licensing division. They'll license the property to anyone willing to pay enough. A license wouldn't be all that substantial with sliders (compared to other more top tier properties) because there's just not a lot of demand for the license.
This makes me wonder if the efforts to do something need to be more focused on the business side such as trying to bring it to the attention of Netflix's brass or working to contact Universal and getting their attention. Once someone's eyes are on it, THEN we pounce with a Kickstarter / Jerry / petition / mass movement.
And this is what we have to hope for and try to do. We have to hope that someone wants to make a pilot or mini series or movie or series with the Sliders brand (a production company, network or studio). We know basically the only folks who will really look to do that are the creators of the original series or anyone who jerry can convince to work with him on it (and he seems to be looking to the original show creators right now to "drive").
You posted a spectactuler press kit from Season 1. This is substantial, and can be used as a weapon in our fight. If you watch those interviews here's what's clear:
- The cast loved each other
- The cast was enthusiastic about the project and were very happy with season 1
- They all had a lot of fun working on the show.
This footage can be used to be spliced together to put together highlights. This is a perfect tool for taking the principals back to that place in their lives and remind them of how they felt and how others felt about them. John gave Jerry one of the greatest compliments a young actor can have. I think we can use this to help motivate the gang. If we get something together, I'll probably try to track down Bob Weiss' email and see if I can pass it along to him as well. He's involved with the X Prize Foundation, so this might be possible.
1,164 2016-04-10 15:42:35
Re: Any Storium Players Here? (6 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Does the story ever get public? I'd love to just read what other people have put together.
1,165 2016-04-10 15:39:52
Re: Sliders Season 2 Electronic Press Kit... BACK ONLINE! (5 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Thanks so much for posting! It's crazy to see how complimentary John was of Jerry, and how much all four original cast members were so enthused about the show, especially Jerry.
FOX just destroyed the Show. The first season was perfect. I think John would have liked to have explore more scientific possibilities, but even so, I really have no qualms with anything in season 1. I do think its a shame FOX pushed Sliders more toward the action genre.
1,166 2016-04-10 15:37:05
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
SliderTen wrote:
ireactions wrote:However, we tried that and... well, we hit the problem I described above; the people contributing to the project came to the gradual but inescapable conclusion that they would gain more profit from doing their own stuff. Hell, Matt is constantly advising me to drop the SLIDERS stuff and write my spunky teen girl detective series instead.
Has anyone actually approached Universal proposing books or comics? I know there's an entire publishing arm that has to go with it, but I've found that tie-in works to a property can sometimes be easier to achieve.
I don't think Universal owns any comic book companies (not in that business), but maybe I am wrong? Assuming I am not a licensing deal with another party would be the only way.
Lion Forge, that did a bunch of licensing of universal series, a couple of years ago, was the best bet for the comic book route, but I dont think they've been particularly successful. They had licensed Airwolf, Punky Brewster, Saved By the Bell, and some others. I'm just guessing they haven't necessarily done well enough to follow up and expand to more series (like sliders).
Some people, including I believe temporal flux, had looked into doing a comic. The production costs are minimum like 15-20k... art, writing isn't cheap, and it would be difficult to make commercial viable unless you really know what you are doing and its not your lone property.
I don't think the orignal Sliders comic did even all that well either. I've gotten the sense that the sliders audience isn't necessarily the comic book audience either (which seems to be more super hero focused) but perhaps I am wrong about that.
1,167 2016-04-07 20:34:13
Re: Another Sliders fan: This forum has quite an amazing level of activity (10 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
I honestly don't remember. I may have posted twice on the old earthprime boards but never really participated in the old sliders communities like most here. Started posting a few years ago here.
1,168 2016-04-07 16:44:29
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
I really wasn't meaning for the Kelsey Grammer thing as something all that serious as a strategy. My point was, besides Jerry, Tracy and us, the cupboard is pretty bare in terms of people who are serious about wanting sliders to come back. The only famous, influential fan of the show we know of is a celebrity that we don't even know if he really did have interest. So I was trying to illustrate Sliders is not going to be resurrected by some outside force.
If they ever did get any momentum with a revivial, I am sure they could check with Kelsey to see if he really was a fan and wanted some involvement. But it's not something to look at as how this thing is really going to get made. And we as fans can only try to provide gentle nudging to try to push people who actually can make an effort to really try bringing this to life.
1,169 2016-04-07 14:52:56
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Grizzlor wrote:
Kelsey Grammer is a Sliders fan? Damn I saw him on Broadway, I could have asked him!
ugh, it would have been perfect to have found out. He has a production company and actually has some clout to get things done.
1,170 2016-04-07 12:16:29
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Slider_Quinn21 wrote:
Grizzlor wrote:Torme does not appear to be that guy. He is way out of the picture in Hollyweird these days, and seems far more wrapped up in UFO's.
And that's basically my ultimate point re: Jerry. If Sliders is ever going to return, in any form, it needs a champion. Someone who will go into the important offices with a pitch and make things happen. That's how this stuff works.
You're right: Torme isn't that guy anymore. If he was, it would've been done already. And my point has been, Jerry might not be that guy, but he's the best chance the show has as far as we know. He's the only one talking about it.
Example: Battlestar Galactica. It's another small sci-fi show with a cult following. Its star, Richard Hatch, spent years and years and years trying to get a continuation produced. Made comics, made novels, made a teaser trailer for a continuation called "The Second Coming". He got really close a few times. And while he never got his version on screen, he knocked down enough doors that Universal decided to make the reboot. And it got a new champion in Ronald D. Moore.
So if Jerry goes around Hollywood and shops Sliders enough, anything can happen. But that's where it has to start. Petitions might work, but the one I found has 70 signatures. I signed it, but 70 isn't going to get anything moving. Kickstarter could work, but you have to have people attached for people to be willing to pay money for it. For these things, you still need a champion.
Now it's true that Jerry might not be the best champion for Sliders. If a Carlton Cuse or a JJ Abrams or Vince Gilligan or Chris Carter or Shawn Ryan or any number of TV producers wanted to get a Sliders reboot off the ground, they probably could. But usually, those things take something smaller to get them off the ground. Richard Hatch had to pitch BSG so many times before Moore found out they were doing it and thought, "Yeah, I could do something cool there."
And maybe Jerry has to go into a room and say "here's my idea. I'm Arturo with a bunch of great young actors." And he has this glossy cool-looking promo art, but the Universal exec brushes him off. But then the next meeting is Cuse for Colony Season 2, and he sees the promo art sticking out of a folder on the exec's desk. "You're doing SLIDERS? That's awesome, I loved that show!" "Well, not really. But is that something you'd like to work on?" "Absolutely!"
And that's how you get Sliders: TNG.
I really like what Slider_Quinn has been saying. At the end of the day, Sliders needs a a champion - Jerry is the only guy who appears willing to push for it, even if as Ib correctly states, he doesn't have a lot of pull to get a project made in hollywood. But I don't think he wants to step on the creator's toes, so he is sort of taking a backseat to actually getting involved with it as a pitch (except only to fans). What he is willing to do is to nudge fans a little about his interest, and hope they can help nudge other folks, to try to get the ball rolling.
I was the one who reached out to the ComicCon folks about a panel - a Sliders reunion panel as Grizzlor put it. I got in touch, heard back, gave them my pitch and am hoping they follow up with interest. I think it's our best chance at getting the ball rolling, the same way that frankly I am not sure X Files would have ever returned if there wasn't a podcast about it from a semi-famous actor and Gillian didn't go on nerdist. These things are incredibly stupid in terms of how they work but it basically took that for a renuion to happen.
I hope if you got all 3 or 4 or even 5 or 6 principles in the same place, same room for the first time, they could talk again, and not only that, feel the love from fans, making them use that positivity energy to give somethign of an effort. I honestly believe Tracy may have put out some feelers originally to industry peers and didn't get a great response about the prospects. That said, we are not trying to make 1 + 2 = 4 here. Getting Sliders back is not that impossible. It is just very hard. And that's why you need someone pitching hard, like the Battle Star Galectica guy. Unfortunately, there's no 30-something year old exec who grew up in sliders now in hollywood willing to stick there neck out for this franchise. We have Jerry, Tracy, us, and maybe if we are lucky a fan or not a fan in Kelsey Grammer, and who even knows what he thinks if he liked it originally.
It is possible for something to happen, however, with the right energy behind the effort from these principals, us doing what we can do, and creativity. Cleverness and creativity is what will allow the pitch and market strategy to be framed in a manner in which executives will be convinced "you;re right" and take some professional risk here.
Hopefully, they would be open to the possibility of younger cast members as well, if that's what it took. I'd say if they get a pilot that reunites the characters, makes the continuity of season 3 and beyond not affect our sliders, and then introduces a new generation of sliders, great.
1,171 2016-04-05 18:53:33
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
How about the kid who played Quinn in the guardian as the new "young" Quinn character?
I love Temporal/ireactions idea. The beautiful part about that is you can always link them up with the foursome from the original series... they're just doubles from another world.
And, if you went with a next generation cast, you could always have our original sliders make appearances and/or be regularly involved. The premise of the show makes the franchise extremely flexible for revival or reboot, and helps deal with the aging factor better.
1,172 2016-04-04 20:59:26
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Jerry is asked about whether Quinn ever got home, comments on reboot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2IdEHw … &t=158
It's obvious he wants this franchise to bring back, and I think he's hoping a groundswell of support from fans can help encourage it.
1,173 2016-03-30 20:56:36
Re: Sliders - The Weaker Sex - Podcast (4 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Great find! Thanks for posting.
1,175 2016-03-28 22:34:24
Re: LOIS & CLARK: The Rewatch Podcast (19 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
RewatchPodcast wrote:
IT'S HERE! We are into our Lois & Clark Rewatch!!! In episode zero we discuss our history with the show then you can head right on over to episode 1 where we discuss the feature length pilot.
FYI- we just can't get rid of ireactions, I should probably just announce him as our official researcher. And he's a damn good one at that.
Ep zero- http://rewatchpodcast.podomatic.com/ent … 5_00-07_00
Ep 1- http://rewatchpodcast.podomatic.com/ent … 6_18-07_00
Cool! Looking forward to hearing the new podcast.
1,176 2016-03-24 20:51:04
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
I don't think we're dealing with any new developments here.
1,177 2016-03-24 14:00:24
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
The rights holder would license the name / characters but that wouldn't be expensive and an easy obstacle. The harder part is convincing a network to order a pilot which would be a commitment of at least a mill and probably more. That's the more difficult part. Because its money but they also have to believe a modern day version of the series could work... Particularly with whomever is on the production side and who the talent is that's attached.
1,178 2016-03-24 13:07:22
Re: TV Show Graveyard (12 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
"The Hoop Life", which was on showtime hasn't been ever made available commercially.
1,179 2016-03-24 12:49:09
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Transmodiar wrote:
Slide Override wrote:Tracy Tormé recently called me and said, “We’re thinking about rebooting Sliders,” and I was like, “I’m in, buddy, make it happen.” So who knows what will happen.
Woah, Tracy called him? That bodes well that this was some serious thinking about rebooting the show.
but this kind of conversation is extremely cyclical - Torme's been calling people for 16 years about reboots and movies.
I don't think Torme's ever made any effort for a Sliders reboot other than looking at it over the last couple of years (a period of time he's been preoccupied with his movie and documentary project). The 2000 Sliders "movie" was Weiss. And yes, Torme has been candid that he doesn't have ownership or power over the property.
That said, he has a better chance of getting it anywhere than you or I pitching it.
Getting Sliders remade is a huge uphill battle due to cynical networks and some of the tainted aspects of the brand, but it's not out of the realm of possibility that with enough will, the right pitch and the right people, something can happen. Jerry's clearly the guy who wants this to happen most, so I hope he's willing to give it a shot with or without Tracy, but I get the sense that he's very loyal and doesn't want to step on any toes with it.
1,180 2016-03-24 09:29:45
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Slide Override wrote:
Holy crap that was a great interview and very insightful. It's nice to know that the cast really weren't onboard with the changes and felt pretty much like we did. It's such a shame, as everyone feels that the show could have gone on to be something incredible. So sad. And yeah, I don't blame him for not seeing season 5 - I've not watched it outside of its original airing.
Tracy Tormé recently called me and said, “We’re thinking about rebooting Sliders,” and I was like, “I’m in, buddy, make it happen.” So who knows what will happen.
Woah, Tracy called him? That bodes well that this was some serious thinking about rebooting the show.
However, with JRD on Shannara Chronicles, and everyone scattered, I can't see it happening with the original cast outside of cameos. It's got to be a new cast.
I really believe Jerry is the guy that is totally "in" right now and was the one who started the discussion. I also wonder if Torme put out some feelers and didnt like what he was hearing back. I also think that Jerry has occasionally tried to used such public comments to create interest among Sliders fans to try to push for this revival (and maybe get Torme to go all in). Hopefully enthusiasm from the fans can help make a difference, I think it has certainly encouraged Jerry.
1,181 2016-03-23 16:58:04
Re: Jerry O'Connell talks Sliders History and a Possible Reboot (56 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Wow. I mean, it's pretty obvious he wants to do it. It's really amazing. I feel like someone just needs to take the bull by the horn now, figure out who is in and who is not, move forward with that team, and start trying to find a network. Frankly, I don't think they should wait on anyone, the show premise is the most important thing.
It's too bad John is on that MTV series. Maybe he could still do it anyway though. I think he would if his ego was stroked enough.
Interesting John and Jerry would club together back in the day and Jerry still keeps in touch via instagram.
1,182 2016-03-22 08:41:28
Re: Slidecage ReDesign (3 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
The site looks gorgeous! The open letter is great and the post about essential episodes is a terrific thing to have. Looking forward to checking the site out more. Great work!
1,183 2016-03-18 19:26:04
Re: Rewatch Podcast (354 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Is it still on The Hub / Discovery Family?
1,184 2016-03-16 11:21:56
Re: Rewatch Podcast (354 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Great semi final episode! You guys are great. And thank you for the wonderful nod to ireactions! Looking forward to your coverage of Reborn.
1,185 2016-03-15 00:09:32
Re: Rewatch Podcast (354 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
RewatchPodcast wrote:
Here it is! Our discussion of the final 2 episodes of Sliders "Eye of the Storm" and "The Seer." And as promised, a little something extra at the end to take us out with a smile on our faces. Thanks to all of you for listening, we've had a blast! We hope you join us for our next big rewatch for Lois & Clark starting in just a couple of weeks.
http://rewatchpodcast.podomatic.com/ent … 9_03-07_00
A big thanks to you guys for this podcast. I wish it could somehow be on the blu-ray (if there is one) as audio commentary or bonus material.
1,186 2016-03-14 22:14:19
Re: Sliders fan (3 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
It's so great to see how the show is still affecting folks 20 years after its inception.
1,187 2016-03-14 12:48:08
Re: Rewatch Podcast (354 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
tom2point0 wrote:
Oh man oh man. It's almost here. Our last episode of the Rewatch Podcast featuring Sliders! I can assure you, especially you iReactions, you can rest easy. It's going to be a great last episode for us, despite the obvious sadness of the ending of the series proper. We had a great discussion and in the end, you are getting a super sized podcast when it releases tomorrow sometime.
Two hours, Twenty-nine minutes, and 30 seconds.
It's almost like we didn't want to say goodbye! But I promise you we aren't just rambling, rather we had so much to say, especially about our special bonus material. I can't wait for you all to hear it!
Can't wait to hear it! You guys were awesome in covering Sliders. The bonus material sounds intriguing!
1,188 2016-03-14 12:46:59
Re: New Sliders Information on Hand (7 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Looking forward to seeing it!
On EarthPrime, or your own site (or Slidecage or DoC) would be great.
1,189 2016-03-08 21:17:28
Re: Sliders DVD Releases (Universal, Mill Creek, SD blu-ray, Restoration) (916 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
ireactions wrote:
*sigh* I'll contact them.
Thanks. It's very important we let them know what we want.
From the article:
Some of them will also make their debut on high-def Blu-ray Disc format, too...but Mill Creek hasn't finalized which ones, and in what configurations.
1,190 2016-03-08 20:41:33
Re: Sliders DVD Releases (Universal, Mill Creek, SD blu-ray, Restoration) (916 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
ireactions wrote:
Well, if Mill Creek could do their own transfer of the masters, we'd get somewhere. That said, many small video publishing outfits do not have the equipment or resources to do this. They might be able to make it a condition of licensing SLIDERS from Universal.
I may be wrong but looking at their site, I don't get the sense they'd engage in this sort of thing. I'm hoping though they can get some help from universal on this and just get good digital files from them.
The article states that decisions haven't necessarily been made by Mill Creek yet so the more we can get fans to reach out to them asking for a high quality master transfer, the more they'll realize this is what fans are really looking for out of a re-release.
That said since universal didnt bother, I'd take a good upconversion job, but it wont quite be the same.
1,191 2016-03-08 20:37:18
Re: Sliders DVD Releases (Universal, Mill Creek, SD blu-ray, Restoration) (916 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Would they really pick up the licensing rights just to do a dvd release of something already available on DVD?
1,192 2016-03-08 19:27:48
Re: Sliders DVD Releases (Universal, Mill Creek, SD blu-ray, Restoration) (916 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
From the article:
"Mill Creek can only work with the versions of the episodes that Universal sends them, so their hands could be tied. We'll have to wait and see; stay tuned!"
So I'm guessing it would be an upconversion/cleanup job. Because we can assume universal doesn't have a digital scan in 16:9 bluray format, right?
1,193 2016-03-08 18:43:48
Re: Sliders DVD Releases (Universal, Mill Creek, SD blu-ray, Restoration) (916 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
WOW!!!
We need to write Mill Creek and start a campaign!
And we should push for scanning the masters for a true blu-ray not just an upconversion/cleanup of the current discs.
1,194 2016-03-02 08:59:23
Re: American Politics: Discuss and Debate (3,380 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Slider_Quinn21 wrote:
Well the whole thing is a mess. My number one enemy in this election. I hate her. She's basically a real-life version of the guy from House of Cards (who I also hate). The House of Cards creator has already said that he based the wife on Hillary, and she's probably worse than Frank is.
Hillary has brought a lot of this on herself, but I suggest you check out this: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2 … in-08.html
A friend of mine from college interned in D.C. while she was a senator, and what he said about how he treated her (he didn't work directly for her) seemed to jive with this article. I've known others who have met her during her senator days (including my grandmother, who almost fell into her) and I really don't think she's like Frank's wife (Claire?). I get the Claire vibes from Megan Kelly, but I don't really know too much about Megan Kelly, so it's probably mostly just the hair.
1,195 2016-03-01 14:41:54
Re: Happy 20th anniversary to season 2 of Sliders! (1 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Wow! Another 20th anniversary!
1,196 2016-02-29 22:14:37
Re: Rewatch Podcast (354 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
RewatchPodcast wrote:
New ep for "A Thousand Deaths" and "Heavy Metal." ENJOY! http://rewatchpodcast.podomatic.com/ent … 5_20-08_00
Cool! Thanks!
1,197 2016-02-27 15:16:50
Re: New John Rhys-Davies Sliders Interview (22 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
intangirble wrote:
2013, actually. It was "The Pretty One".
Do we know for sure she's still in Uganda? I don't think there's been much concrete info for a while now. Last I heard she was in either Uganda or Rome, and she was also back in New York for a while (but seemed to not be enjoying herself). She travels almost as much as Wade does; I think they have that restless spirit in common. More power to her.
But yeah, I doubt she'd be talked into a full series, but she's proven willing to come back for short periods for the right person.
Her blog is pretty comprehensive of her life's events. I haven't checked it in a while but if she moved again, she'd probably post it there. I believe she was in Uganda, then Rome, then back to Uganda. Her husband is a U.N. employee and they can get relocated like that.
I think "The Pretty One" was filmed in 2012 - but was released in 2013.
1,198 2016-02-26 17:50:31
Re: THE BUILDING (née PARALLELS) (24 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Surf Dance Chris wrote:
Great to hear that Parallels is not dead yet.
Yea, I'd be super excited if it got picked up. I'm not sure if it will go in a direction where I start losing interest, but I really liked a lot of what they did with the original pilot and loved the alt-world execution, which I hope would keep up episode to episode.
1,199 2016-02-26 16:33:04
Re: THE BUILDING (née PARALLELS) (24 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
For anyone interested, $5 deal for Christopher Leone's new book
https://www.inkshares.com/books/champio … ird-planet
Also, he gave an update on Parallels in a recent Reddit AMA.
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/ … rector_of/
The entire AMA is real interesting.
1,200 2016-02-26 10:30:22
Re: Where the heck is Cleavant Derricks? (14 replies, posted in Sliders Bboard)
Grizzlor wrote:
RussianCabbie_Lotteryfan wrote:Grizzlor wrote:Yeah an email through the forum probably would have caught my attention. 100% appreciate it though, and I usually check in every few weeks but I've been crazy busy and much of my web surfing has lapsed! Painful miss because his other limited engagements have been on the west coast lately.
Next time I'll be sure to use the email forum function. Wish I knew you'd be absent.
I probably would have ignored that anyway! Ha ha ha, been quite busy. Thanks for the effort though, and if you spot anything again let me know! I have to think at some point he'd show up on/off Broadway again.
I will, keep working that revival angle with these folks!