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

Posted by Soulskill on 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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  1. Re:I'll miss the old school special effects by MickyTheIdiot · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I recently re-watched Blakes' 7 while down recovering from surgery, and it has good stories. It has good stories probably because they didn't have to rely on the effects.

    The new Doctor Who now has a good budget, but they have gotten over reliant on the imagery at times. All newer sci-fi has.

    I'm looking forward to a new series (even if it is on SeeFee) and I hope they keep with the gritty, amoral feel they had in the old series. Better effects... sure, but it won't be any good without good writing.