Classic BBC Sci-fi Series Blake's 7 To Return On Syfy Channel

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Classic BBC Sci-fi Series Blake's 7 To Return On Syfy Channel

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday April 9, 2013 @06:23AM from the what's-old-is-new dept.

Zaiff Urgulbunger writes "According to the BBC, 'Cult classic sci-fi series Blake's 7 is to be remade for the Syfy network, it has been announced. FremantleMedia International said 13 hour-long episodes will be written by Heroes writer Joe Pokaski.' Here's hoping the special effects budget will be higher than for the original series! Also, I'm hoping that the Liberator is of similar design and includes Zen — the ships computer."

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But... by Stormy+Dragon · 2013-04-09 06:36 · Score: 4, Funny

Will the remake have BRIAN BLESSED? Because if not, what's the point??
1. Re:But... by snowjest · 2013-04-09 07:22 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  But surely everyone knows that BRIAN'S ALIVE!
Re:I'll miss the old school special effects by snookerdoodle · 2013-04-09 07:06 · Score: 4, Funny

Around our house, we call SyFy "The Wrestling Channel". :)
Re:Vila weighs 73 kilos, Avon. by Capt.DrumkenBum · 2013-04-09 07:20 · Score: 4, Funny

as bad (or worse) than the US version of Red Dwarf.
That is not possible. Nothing can be worse than the US version of Red Dwarf. I have a true love of BAD movies and TV, but even I had to shut off the US version of Red Dwarf less than 10 minutes in.

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Re:Funny You Should Mention This by Minwee · 2013-04-09 07:22 · Score: 4, Funny

They used to spell it "Sci Fi", but changed it to avoid charges of false advertising.
Re:Bring back ORAC! by Darinbob · 2013-04-09 08:48 · Score: 5, Funny

How many other computers, when asked if they can perform a video analysis task, announce they just did it - but won't share the result,
Stop reminding us about Widnows 8!