Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Farscape #18: Infinite Possibilities - Page 2

Reggie · 07-27-2003, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by ~EnterpriseGirl~:
Well, it looks like you crazed peeps are still talking up a storm in here!!! Because my Space channel here in Canada has started the eppys over from the beginning I am able to see all of the eppys!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Interesting. How do you get "Space"? Is it a cable channel, or is it on a satelite system?

I'm thinking that (perhaps) I could ask DirecTV to add (or substuitute [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ) Space for the so-called "Sci-Fi" channel.

***Raonaild*** · 07-27-2003, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by Reggie:
Interesting. How do you get "Space"? Is it a cable channel, or is it on a satelite system?

I'm thinking that (perhaps) I could ask DirecTV to add (or substuitute [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ) Space for the so-called "Sci-Fi" channel.

Space is a specialty cable channel in Canada, three "tiers" above basic cable (at least, that's how one of the two big Canadian cable providers, Shaw, is set up). I'm not sure how complicated it would be to get it picked up for an American TV provider .. could be some broadcast rights issues, especially if they're airing the same series Sci-Fi does.

Space is owned by Chum Limited, who are also famous in Canada for their CityTV and MuchMusic stations. I'm pretty sure at least MuchMusic does air in other countries, so they have tried it before.

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Ladeia · 07-27-2003, 02:58 PM

I think I would much prefer Space to the scifi channel.. ugh.. those idiots..

I haven't seen most of Season 4 yet. Scifi is currently playing Season 4 on Sunday nights. So far Season 2 & 3 are my favorites. I hated seeing Crichton tortured but he just does the whole mental torture thing so good. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] And of course I loved the whole two Crichton deal. It really was on the brilliant side the way it worked. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

So far I haven't been impressed with Season 4... Those scenes in Crichton's head have been disturbing to say the least. Oh well...

Fav character list..

Crichton
Aeryn
Pilot
Chiana
Scorpious
D'Argo

I liked Zhaan but I also found her annoying at times. Perfect examples listed above.

Soz · 07-27-2003, 03:45 PM

My favorite characters (which I can't put in any kind of order because I love them all equally):
Aeryn
Chiana
Pilot
John
Braca

I don't post too much because I haven't watched and rewatched and rewatched the episodes, so I can't be very specific about things that have happened. I think I need time to deal with the cancellation (I did the same thing with Twin Peaks and I think it took almost 10 years before I could watch the show again, but I don't think Farscape will take that long to watch again because unlike Twin Peaks, Farscape never got really bad and really lost before getting good again right at the end. I liked season four a lot- except for "What Was Lost 1&2" and "Mental As Anything").

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**Cryostar** · 07-27-2003, 06:54 PM

http://www.spacecast.com/

This is the official website of space channel.

Let's just say that this is a REAL sci fi channel.

Man I wish we had this.

enigma777 · 07-28-2003, 08:29 AM

Skippy Doo: I really liked the first season.

Soz: I feel exactly the same. Since the *season* finale, I have not been able to watch Farscape. The wound is still too fresh and painful. I am so very bitter. To quote Aeryn's tearful words, I am very angry.

Ladeia: Ben is awesome at doing the tortured Crichton.

What was so great about the two Crichtons storyline was that we could see almost from the start what was going to happen, but when it did, it still tore our hearts out.

I'm pretty sure at least MuchMusic does air in other countries, so they have tried it before.

I don't think it would be an issue to get the Space Network picked up by cable carriers here in the U.S. except for perhaps their contracts with Skiffy. More likely though is that the carriers just don't find it cost effective to carry a second science fiction network (loosely defining science fiction so that Skiffy qualifies), especially since Space most likely airs many of the same shows. Then again, these same carriers turn around and carry multiple shopping networks. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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***Raonaild*** · 07-28-2003, 09:11 AM

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Originally posted by enigma777:
What was so great about the two Crichtons storyline was that we could see almost from the start what was going to happen, but when it did, it still tore our hearts out.

I've been rewatching S3 on DVD as they've been coming out, and I noticed a bit in "Thanks for Sharing" that I missed the first time around, where Crichton saves his twin's life. He says, "Yeah, I know, he's an ugly loudmouthed son-of-a-bitch, but I can't stand around and watch him die." The other says, "Be better for both of us if you did." I realized rewatching the ep that it was Talyn John who almost died then - the writers were practically waving a sign telling us which one would die, and hinting at the trouble it would cause the remaining John.

Reggie · 07-28-2003, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by Cryostar:
http://www.spacecast.com/

This is the official website of space channel.

Let's just say that this is a REAL sci fi channel.

Man I wish we had this.

Well, write to DirecTV (DirecTV.com) and tell them! (And/or DishTV.) I have DirecTV, and they've recently moved Sci-Fi into a higher tier than I have. It may give me some leverage, to point out that I'm not buying Sci-Fi, but would buy Space.

"Sci-Fi Channel"? Not buying it... [img]smilies/lol.gif[/img]

And further: Who knows? They might pick up Farscape. And other "failed" Sci-fi series as well. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

(Just not That Alien Show! [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/lol.gif[/img] )

Edited to add: I just e-mailed this to "space@spacecast.com". We'll see what happens. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Gentlemen:
I live in the U.S., and receive "The Sci-Fi Channel". As you may have heard, this unit of Vivendi Universal is alienating sci-fi fans; and not in the good sense. They have cancelled favorite shows, Farscape for example; and promote idiotic "reality" shows like Scare Tactics which have nothing to do with science fiction. I want something better to watch!

I am a subscriber to DirecTV. Is it possible to get Space via DirecTV? I understand they don't carry it now, but would it be legally possible for them to carry it if there was an audience? Have you made any efforts to get on this system; and how might I (and other fans of sci-fi, but NOT "Sci-Fi") help you get carried by DirecTV or other U.S. systems?

Thank you for your time.
These are MY opinions!
Reggie Arford

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**Cryostar** · 07-28-2003, 03:59 PM

Woo, let's start writing those letters. Personally, I like the space line up over the skiffy.

By the way, we've all read the silliness that is replacing sci fi, stargate atlantis? The newest skiffy project to go wrong. If not, www.darkhorizons.com has an article detailing some of the specifics. They are silly.

**Talkative One** · 07-29-2003, 07:04 AM

Look what I have started by saying that I get "Space"!!! and if you get it then that is good!!! Its a great channel, but the only thing is that it doesn't show "Roswell" [img]smilies/furious.gif[/img]

***Raonaild*** · 07-29-2003, 07:37 AM

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Originally posted by ~EnterpriseGirl~:
Look what I have started by saying that I get "Space"!!! and if you get it then that is good!!! Its a great channel, but the only thing is that it doesn't show "Roswell" [img]smilies/furious.gif[/img]

They DID show Roswell for quite a while - that's how I was able to see the first two seasons.

**Talkative One** · 07-29-2003, 08:36 AM

I know that they played it for awhile, because I started to watch it during the second season!!! So before S3 come on there played the first season during the summer, so I was able to see all of the first season but the last 3 eppy!!! And I also saw the third season!!! But when school started up again they got ruined of it!!! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Ladeia · 07-29-2003, 04:04 PM

Okay now that I'm starting to see Season 4 I just have to say HUH??? They were trying to bring in new viewers with that?? The first few eppies I've seen so far would scare off people who actually liked Farscape. Geez.... what is wrong with them?? *shakes head*

Okay rant off...

Frelling Tralk · 07-29-2003, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by Ladeia:
Okay now that I'm starting to see Season 4 I just have to say HUH??? They were trying to bring in new viewers with that?? The first few eppies I've seen so far would scare off people who actually liked Farscape. Geez.... what is wrong with them?? *shakes head*

Okay rant off...

Well yeah I thought that. The basic idea was to reintroduce the characters gradually, instead of having the family all together at the beginning and confusing newbies. But the new episodes weren't accessible at all IMO. But then I always wonder what would be a good episode to attract newbies, other than the first episode?

David Kemper said it was a failed experiment and just served to piss off loyal viewers who wanted to see Aeryn and the gang. But he was under a lot of pressure from the network, and said he wished he had more time to spend perfecting the show, instead of being tied up in meetings. Those sci fi monkeys [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

**Cryostar** · 07-29-2003, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by Frelling Tralk:


Well yeah I thought that. The basic idea was to reintroduce the characters gradually, instead of having the family all together at the beginning and confusing newbies. But the new episodes weren't accessible at all IMO. But then I always wonder what would be a good episode to attract newbies, other than the first episode?

David Kemper said it was a failed experiment and just served to piss off loyal viewers who wanted to see Aeryn and the gang. But he was under a lot of pressure from the network, and said he wished he had more time to spend perfecting the show, instead of being tied up in meetings. Those sci fi monkeys [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

You mean you weren't happy with the fact that Skiffy decided to interupt scifi friday and farscape's schedule whenever they wanted? hey, we have to air tremor's the series. and Tracker. Man, they're hot right now!