The X Files Reboot

[Sub_Zero]

Over the weekend, Fox confirmed that they were in the logistical phase of rebooting the series. That is to say, they were checking to make sure they could get all the original players back and available at the same time because, Fox promised, they’re not doing The X-Files without Mulder and Scully.

http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/2015/01/x-files-reboot-anderson-duchovny-on-board

 

[Sub_Zero]

 

[glenferry23]

Over the weekend, Fox confirmed that they were in the logistical phase of rebooting the series. That is to say, they were checking to make sure they could get all the original players back and available at the same time because, Fox promised, they’re not doing The X-Files without Mulder and Scully.

http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/2015/01/x-files-reboot-anderson-duchovny-on-board

Very interesting. Looks like it is genuinely happening.

Early days I know, but is the idea to just make more episodes? ie, continue where they left off from the series/movies?

A reboot would suggest going back and starting again.

 

[aussiedude]

it would be nice, but dont know how long it will last after the hype dies down. and Fox has a bad record with Sci-Fi other than this. the Early seasons of Fringe were a nice replacement. but i feel that it wont work as well now with out a big SFX budget.

 

[aussiedude]

Very interesting. Looks like it is genuinely happening.

Early days I know, but is the idea to just make more episodes? ie, continue where they left off from the series/movies?

A reboot would suggest going back and starting again.

i dont think a reboot, might be something like what the 3rd movie was going to be, with the links to a possible alien invasion in like 2011 or 12. and have the series either move the years or set it in 2010/11.

 

[DEVO]

There was a thread a few months ago (I think) about TV shows you'd like to see return and the first show I mentioned was The X-Files because I'd like to know what happened to Moulder and Scully (I think that was the reason I gave). The Gods obviously listened to me.

For my next wish I'd like... A North Melbourne Premiership. Or Two. This decade.

 

[little graham]

After Californiacation, Mulder not Mulder any more. I can't imagine skully in push up bras either.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

After Californiacation, Mulder not Mulder any more. I can't imagine skully in push up bras either.

I can! ( Y )

Might be good for a gander. In the last movie didn't they establish Mulder as living all by himself on a farm out in whoop-whoop somewhere with maps and crazy news articles pinned all over his walls? Or am I remembering that wrong?

Be good if the series runs from there. Mulder's got all these Anonymous-like hackers cracking government mainframes looking for the goods, evading PRISM and the like. He might have taken over publishing The Lone Gunman or something...

 

[little graham]

It could start in Iraq circa 2003, where moulders hears reports of the "voice of god" telling Iraqi troops to abandon their positions as the americans, Australians and Poms invaded. Then maybe he could investigate some form of monster living in clouds made by chemtrails in south east asia, that eats and destroys planes.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

It could start in Iraq circa 2003, where moulders hears reports of the "voice of god" telling Iraqi troops to abandon their positions as the americans, Australians and Poms invaded. Then maybe he could investigate some form of monster living in clouds made by chemtrails in south east asia, that eats and destroys planes.

The 'Voice of God' weapon was an L.R.A.D (long range acoustic device) or 'directed sound'. It wasn't facilitated by chemtrails as far as I know...

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[wally funk]

http://www.fox.com/the-x-files/thexfiles

Officially official - The X Files is coming back for a six episode mini series. Will be interesting to see what they do with just six shows. Testing the interest for a full season, perhaps?

 

[pantskyle]

I like the idea of mini-series for this, we've had a bit of it before but the really good shows are the shorter season ones, a nice continued story arc over six episode would be fantastic.

 

[wally funk]

I'm probably in the minority (and it seems unlikely to happen) but I'd love a cameo from Robert Patrick as Agent Doggett. His performance in seasons 8 and 9 is massively underrated.

 

[Sub_Zero]

Agreed, I thought Robert Patrick was fantastic as Agent Doggett

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Hopefully it's good.

I'd be more excited if it was being made for FX rather than Fox.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Oh it's a continuation of the original series not a reboot. Makes sense to keep it on the same network then.

 

[wally funk]

FX would probably mean a smaller budget, though. The bigger the better (within reason) for a show like this. Hate to see aliens or weird creatures that make you laugh rather than scare you.

 

[Punchy Bassett]

I was a massive fan of the original series but never saw the end, pre torrent days and I got behind and never bothered, also heard the ending was stupid so didn't bother. Might have to catch up now to get into this!

 

[wally funk]

It's a bit like the end of Lost, in that during the last couple of seasons the show went a certain direction that some fans loved and some fans utterly loathed, complete with a totally polarising finale. Incidentally, I enjoyed both series from start to finish.

 

[glenferry23]

Lost is a good comparison, some argue that it went on for too long and perhaps got a bit too strange (ie, vanishing islands etc).

But I do feel The X-Files went on for perhaps 3 seasons too many, it ended up with 9 overall I believe?

Interesting to what concept they will work with for the new mini series. Wonder if they are revisiting the alien/colonization plotlines.

 

[Godchin]

Gillian is still a 10/10, so I'm back onboard.

Also, +1 for Doggett. Seasons 8 and 9 are underrated.

 

[cynical]

last few seasons were terrible

hopefully it goes back to believable storylines

 

[Sub_Zero]

last few seasons were terrible

hopefully it goes back to believable storylines

lolwut

 

[Catfish Alley]

They're moving quickly with this. Heard this morning that they will go back to filming in Vancouver like they did in the first few seasons. William B Davis said he'll be back. I've seen him cycling around my neighborhood a few times. Hoping they film nearby and I can check it out.

 

[Sub_Zero]

CSM died in the finale, don't see how he could come back