So.

[majorshipper]

SPACE(Canadian channel for my fellow Americans) is making a Primeval spin-off titled Primeval: New World. It entered production recently, so everyone in the news/blogs is picking it up.

IDK how I feel about this. On one hand, Niall Matter(!) and Sarah Canning in a Canadian version of Primeval. On the other hand, a spin-off of Primeval that isn't likely to mention the original. It could be worse: they could be out-and-out calling it a remake.
I guess I'll be giving it a go when it hits the air. If only to see Niall on my screen after Eureka(which I'm still not over, BTW).

Comments

[donna-c-punk.livejournal.com]

I saw the info about that a few months ago. I might give it a look. If it just goes along with the universe of Primeval and doesn't try to act like a remake of the UK one, I'd be more apt to watch every week.

[majorshipper]

Yeah, I remember seeing they were gonna do it, but now it seems way more real, lol. But, yeah, exactly. If they don't try to reinvent the wheel, I'll watch.

[mydoctortennant.livejournal.com]

they've said that it is likely to mention the original, and there was something, somewhen about possible cameos or original cast members popping up. It's being done by Adrian Hodges so I can't imagine it would get completely ignored. It's not going to be like Being Human US where you guys took our show, remade the episodes in a crappy way and then called it 'original drama'...

[majorshipper]

Bringing hope to my poor existence since 2010. That's you. XP

If it makes you feel any better, I hate the US version. But apparently it's what we do.

[mydoctortennant.livejournal.com]

I try =]

And now you're going to ruin Sherlock. Doing a good job ruining our TV ;D

[jess-being-me.livejournal.com]

If there is a chance of a Jess and Becker cameo where they confess their love for another then I'm there, LOL

[majorshipper]

LOL Well, that might happen!
*sticks fingers in ears and hums*

[proverbsun.livejournal.com]

Being Canadian and knowing firsthand the general quality of Canadian programming, I don't have super high hopes for it. (Although one of our broadcasters had a hand in the first season of DW, so maybe I am just being cynical.) However, I'm totally going to watch it, even if I only last an episode or two, soooo....

But I really don't think it'll have the same charm (because shows about dinosaurs are charming? WHAT IDK) without all the adorable people and their accents.

[majorshipper]

True, true, and true.

DINOSAURS ARE CHARMING OKAY. Hello, Rex and Sid and Nancy. XD

[sangate.livejournal.com]

I heard about this this morning. And now you're telling me Niall is going to be on it? AJKSJHDKJFHSDJHD
I never followed the UK version faithfully. An ep here and there and I liked it, but never totally got into it. I hate remakes for US tv when the original is so good, so I should hate the premise of this, but.. NIALL!!!

And ditto on Eureka. Idiots.

[majorshipper]

I will watch for Niall alone, even if the plots are shitty and it turns out to be a remake. *shrugs* I'm shallow like that. XD