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V New Film Trilogy From Kenneth Johnson and relaunched "Desilu" Studios
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:56 pm
by AndyDursin
Hmm....Johnson is 75, hasn't made much in a while so this announcement is kind of surprising.
The original V is, however, a tremendous piece of sci-fi. Everything else that came afterwards, sans Johnson, not so much...but if handled properly it could do well.
Desilu Studios to Bring "V The Movie" to the Big Screen
Los Angeles, February 6, 2018 -
Desilu Studios, Inc announced today that it will bring the long-awaited
sci-fi feature film "V The Movie", a big-budget treatment of the highly
successful, critically-acclaimed 80's miniseries to movie screens worldwide.
The film will be written and directed by the original's creator, Kenneth
Johnson and produced by John Hermansen, Barry Opper and Johnson.
"We are delighted to team up with Desilu to bring the timeless -- and
timely -- story of resistance against tyranny into the 21st Century,"
Johnson said. "V will be the first of a cinematic trilogy which will tell
the full epic tale in the manner I always envisioned."
"Desilu was revolutionary in its time and as the saying goes, everything
old is new again" said maverick businessman Charles B. Hensley who
acquired the Desilu brand with a vision of reimagining Desilu into a global
entertainment and commercial empire. Hensley continued,"Coming
from the consumer products space, it makes sense for the company’s
trajectory and shareholders to focus on film and television properties with
high merchandising and licensing potential such as
V The Movie Franchise.”
"Identifying and driving valuable allied profit centers, maximizing
income potential for each property is our ideal content model," added
Michael Mann, Exec VP Business Development.
The highly sought-after project was brought to Desilu by development
executive Sean Stone. “V is a multi-billion dollar film franchise and
merchandising juggernaut” said Desilu Exec VP Steven Posen, adding,
“we couldn’t be more excited and honored to bring this film to the millions
of devoted fans worldwide.”
“It’s no small irony that the new Desilu will be building on the sci-fi
tradition with 'V', considering Desilu was the original studio
responsible for 'Star Trek!'” added Stone
.
http://www.kennethjohnson.us/V-News.html
Re: V New Film Trilogy From Kenneth Johnson and relaunched "Desilu" Studios
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:02 am
by Monterey Jack
On the heels of dreadful movies like
Chappie and
Bright, I have little use for yet another "subversive" sci-fi project using aliens or robots as thinly-veiled avatars for the problems of minorities.
Yeah, the original
V scared the crap out of me as a kid, but I doubt it's held up very well, and no one cared about the recent TV revival.
Re: V New Film Trilogy From Kenneth Johnson and relaunched "Desilu" Studios
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:34 am
by AndyDursin
You are really selling it short IMO. V has held up well because it actually has ideas that resonate. The original mini is smart, well written, well cast and directed...and also very eerie in additon to being entertaining. I'd say it's pretty close to a classic for the genre.
I don't see the comparison to trash like Chappie and Bright either.
Not saying this will be good but what you think is dated are the weekly shows that followed or The Final Battle miniseries. The original Johnson miniseries is quite excellent and holds up a lot better than you might imagine.
Sure as hell is smarter and more satisfying than THE LAST JEDI or most of today's crap
Re: V New Film Trilogy From Kenneth Johnson and relaunched "Desilu" Studios
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:29 am
by mkaroly
I never saw V in any of its releases, so I don't know what I missed out on (or didn't!)! But I would be up for a good sci-fi film.
Re: V New Film Trilogy From Kenneth Johnson and relaunched "Desilu" Studios
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:12 pm
by jkholm
mkaroly wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:29 am
I never saw V in any of its releases, so I don't know what I missed out on (or didn't!)! But I would be up for a good sci-fi film.
I never saw it either. Seems like something I would have enjoyed in 1983. Maybe I just missed it and never caught up with any rebroadcasts.
Re: V New Film Trilogy From Kenneth Johnson and relaunched "Desilu" Studios
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:19 pm
by KevinEK
They do not have financing for the movie, unfortunately.
This announcement was intended to see if they could get anyone interested in doing so.
The new "Desilu" has an option to make the movie - if anyone will actually fund it.
I'll let you guys know if I hear from Kenny about it. If this ever becomes serious, I'd likely be contacted to participate as he and I have discussed it several times in the past.
Re: V New Film Trilogy From Kenneth Johnson and relaunched "Desilu" Studios
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:39 pm
by AndyDursin
V is on DVD from Warner -- I
highly recommend it! (And it's cheap too, just $7 and used copies are less than that)
If this project ever happens (Kevin I appreciate the updates), I'd say there's a chance they'd issue it on Blu-Ray.
The original 1983 mini is one of the best of its kind, and absolutely deserves a look. I wrote a review back in 2001, though I was heavy on the spoilers if you want to come at it fresh:
http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/article ... g_Kind.asp