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markpud · 15th May 2001, 08:04 PM

i would like to see some closure on the series' developments, but i think it would be too much for anyonw who hasnt seen the show to get up to speed on, thereby limiting the audience...

Dave · 15th May 2001, 08:25 PM

I agree. They would have to backtrack some of the story to appeal to a wider audience, and there is a lot to cover, so it doesn't leave much time to resolve anything. We would have to have a sequel for that.

I don't mean to go off-topic, but there is meant to be a Stargate film on the starting-blocks. There would be the same problem there. Will they begin at the end of the season or from the end of the original film?

The X-Files film did OK, stuck between two seasons.
Star Trek doesn't seem to have a problem. And they have difficulties with things like having Worf on DS9, yet he still just happens to be passing by when there is a TNG film. Clever scriptwriting could manage it.

Asmiley · 16th May 2001, 01:50 PM

I can relate to your train of thought on this one.

mordy · 16th December 2001, 10:36 AM

www.slidersthemovie.com

Dave · 16th December 2001, 05:41 PM

Thanks for that link, but it doesn't tell us much... coming soon... other possible actors... based on the TV show... more info soon.

A little vague!

mordy · 16th December 2001, 06:12 PM

Your welcome dave, yeah it a little vauge as to when it will be released all we can do is hope and pray because i was a huge fan of sliders and it's pretty much the main reason why i became a stargate fan because of the similar things about worm hold etc..

that site is also idpendantly owned and also is up for sale too

squire · 22nd December 2001, 04:09 AM

Atleast it seems more like it could happen now...not just sketchy rumours!

mordy · 22nd December 2001, 08:55 AM

just gotta keep our fingers crossed

mordy · 2nd January 2002, 12:59 PM

25-Oct-00
Manhatten Cable Network (Unoffical)
Source: Thanks to CC Deville for providing the transcript of this

"...The most interesting show, which has a strong possibility of becoming a movie, is that of the recently cancelled cable show, 'SLIDERS'. The story tackles the question that has baffled historians over the centuries, and Hollywood futile attempts to expand on, of 'WHAT IF?'. What if one incident in time happened very differently, or with an opposite result, then what would the future, or in this case, the present Earth, look like?

The show 'SLIDERS' is based on such a question, as we follow the adventures of 4 reluctant friends, who by accident, begin the adventure of a lifetime, traveling to parallel Earths, where such occurances had happened. The leader of this motley group (played by 'Mission to Mars' star Jerry O'Connell) accidently invents such an instrument known as a timer (similar to a tv remote) to travel between an infinite number of Earth's in this parallell universe.

Because of the 'What if' idea, each adventure is fresh and exciting and could have lasted for many years, more than the five it struggled through. If it wasn't for the interference by the network exec's into this winning idea, we would still be enjoying theis show. We can be happy that this show did entertain us for five years, and can be seen today daily on the Sci-Fi station, the station that cancelled it for its last time.

From our sources, talks about a movie have struggled over the past year, and are in advanced stages of negotiation, with only the task of dotting the i's and crossing the t's remaining. This movie would involve most, if not all, of the original cast ('Indiana Jones' star John Rhys Davies, Broadway Tony winner Cleavant Derricks, and network star Sabrina Lloyd), of whom most are willing, wishing to be part of this project. Sources say tha most of the cast, original, subsequential and past guest stars, have made verbal commitments and pleas to participate, and most of the original production crew also anticipate the call back to work. The only thing left is the money committment from a studio. Once legal matters are resolved (with previous producers), we expect the earliest a movie could be made and completed would be sometime in 2002.

Despite having more lives than a cat, SLIDERS has continued to draw fans. Despite 2 cancellations (by FOX and Sci-Fi), numerous cast changes (at least three different working crews), and numerous changes in the story arc (4 from what we can figure out) websites dedicate to the show and the cause have been sprouting up faster than weeds in a front lawn. In surfing the net, we have discovered scores upon scores of web pages dedicated to the show and its cast. Not even the combined webpages of the popular 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' could rival this following. The loyal following is everywhere we search on the internet, and it's not just local but worldwide, with dedicated followings from England to Australia, Greece to Iceland, Japan to South America, makes me wonder how this show ever was cancelled?

We believe that, from our sources, if and when a movie is made, it would involve as much if not all of the original cast and follow a similar story arc that was common in the firsat 2 seasons. We understand that this is the plan being proposed to the studio's. This is the winning idea. And with the undying support of the fans, it can, and will be a success, movie after movie after movie!"

This was Taken from www.earth62.net

Enjoy!

Dave · 3rd January 2002, 10:45 AM

Thanks for that Mordy.

It sounded very upbeat. I have been hearing similar things for over a year, but that is the most promising yet.

mordy · 4th January 2002, 02:46 PM

Yeah i know , i came across that By misstake while searching for Slider episodes to download off the net ...

mordy · 4th January 2002, 02:48 PM

I'll never give up Hope for the Movie, perhaps if the Movie is ever Released it will be an excuse for them to release all 5 Seaons of sliders on dvd

Dave · 4th January 2002, 10:04 PM

Sorry I can't help you with episodes to download.

mordy · 5th January 2002, 08:27 AM

np , thats okay i know there are 2 sliders eps on VCD from a web site that i can Purchase but as most people know VCD is inferioir quality and i would prefer dvd , but as i have said before if and when they bring this sliders movie out it may be an excuse for them to release Sliders on dvd

Wilford · 17th January 2002, 07:24 PM

Hello all! It's been awhile. So tell me, are we any closer to having a Slider's Movie?

Wilford

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15th May 2001, 08:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
markpud Super-Mod to the gods Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: with Buffy, in Manchester, England... Posts: 4,732	i would like to see some closure on the series' developments, but i think it would be too much for anyonw who hasnt seen the show to get up to speed on, thereby limiting the audience...

15th May 2001, 08:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,531	I agree. They would have to backtrack some of the story to appeal to a wider audience, and there is a lot to cover, so it doesn't leave much time to resolve anything. We would have to have a sequel for that. I don't mean to go off-topic, but there is meant to be a Stargate film on the starting-blocks. There would be the same problem there. Will they begin at the end of the season or from the end of the original film? The X-Files film did OK, stuck between two seasons. Star Trek doesn't seem to have a problem. And they have difficulties with things like having Worf on DS9, yet he still just happens to be passing by when there is a TNG film. Clever scriptwriting could manage it.

16th May 2001, 01:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
Asmiley lost in Time Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,373	I can relate to your train of thought on this one.

16th December 2001, 10:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
mordy Teal'c of Chulak Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 528	www.slidersthemovie.com

16th December 2001, 05:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,531	Thanks for that link, but it doesn't tell us much... coming soon... other possible actors... based on the TV show... more info soon. A little vague!

16th December 2001, 06:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
mordy Teal'c of Chulak Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 528	Your welcome dave, yeah it a little vauge as to when it will be released all we can do is hope and pray because i was a huge fan of sliders and it's pretty much the main reason why i became a stargate fan because of the similar things about worm hold etc.. that site is also idpendantly owned and also is up for sale too

22nd December 2001, 04:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
squire Rock n Roll! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 958	Atleast it seems more like it could happen now...not just sketchy rumours!

22nd December 2001, 08:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
mordy Teal'c of Chulak Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 528	just gotta keep our fingers crossed

2nd January 2002, 12:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
mordy Teal'c of Chulak Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 528	25-Oct-00 Manhatten Cable Network (Unoffical) Source: Thanks to CC Deville for providing the transcript of this "...The most interesting show, which has a strong possibility of becoming a movie, is that of the recently cancelled cable show, 'SLIDERS'. The story tackles the question that has baffled historians over the centuries, and Hollywood futile attempts to expand on, of 'WHAT IF?'. What if one incident in time happened very differently, or with an opposite result, then what would the future, or in this case, the present Earth, look like? The show 'SLIDERS' is based on such a question, as we follow the adventures of 4 reluctant friends, who by accident, begin the adventure of a lifetime, traveling to parallel Earths, where such occurances had happened. The leader of this motley group (played by 'Mission to Mars' star Jerry O'Connell) accidently invents such an instrument known as a timer (similar to a tv remote) to travel between an infinite number of Earth's in this parallell universe. Because of the 'What if' idea, each adventure is fresh and exciting and could have lasted for many years, more than the five it struggled through. If it wasn't for the interference by the network exec's into this winning idea, we would still be enjoying theis show. We can be happy that this show did entertain us for five years, and can be seen today daily on the Sci-Fi station, the station that cancelled it for its last time. From our sources, talks about a movie have struggled over the past year, and are in advanced stages of negotiation, with only the task of dotting the i's and crossing the t's remaining. This movie would involve most, if not all, of the original cast ('Indiana Jones' star John Rhys Davies, Broadway Tony winner Cleavant Derricks, and network star Sabrina Lloyd), of whom most are willing, wishing to be part of this project. Sources say tha most of the cast, original, subsequential and past guest stars, have made verbal commitments and pleas to participate, and most of the original production crew also anticipate the call back to work. The only thing left is the money committment from a studio. Once legal matters are resolved (with previous producers), we expect the earliest a movie could be made and completed would be sometime in 2002. Despite having more lives than a cat, SLIDERS has continued to draw fans. Despite 2 cancellations (by FOX and Sci-Fi), numerous cast changes (at least three different working crews), and numerous changes in the story arc (4 from what we can figure out) websites dedicate to the show and the cause have been sprouting up faster than weeds in a front lawn. In surfing the net, we have discovered scores upon scores of web pages dedicated to the show and its cast. Not even the combined webpages of the popular 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' could rival this following. The loyal following is everywhere we search on the internet, and it's not just local but worldwide, with dedicated followings from England to Australia, Greece to Iceland, Japan to South America, makes me wonder how this show ever was cancelled? We believe that, from our sources, if and when a movie is made, it would involve as much if not all of the original cast and follow a similar story arc that was common in the firsat 2 seasons. We understand that this is the plan being proposed to the studio's. This is the winning idea. And with the undying support of the fans, it can, and will be a success, movie after movie after movie!" This was Taken from www.earth62.net Enjoy!

3rd January 2002, 10:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,531	Thanks for that Mordy. It sounded very upbeat. I have been hearing similar things for over a year, but that is the most promising yet.

4th January 2002, 02:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
mordy Teal'c of Chulak Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 528	Yeah i know , i came across that By misstake while searching for Slider episodes to download off the net ...

4th January 2002, 02:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
mordy Teal'c of Chulak Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 528	I'll never give up Hope for the Movie, perhaps if the Movie is ever Released it will be an excuse for them to release all 5 Seaons of sliders on dvd

4th January 2002, 10:04 PM	#28 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,531	Sorry I can't help you with episodes to download.

5th January 2002, 08:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
mordy Teal'c of Chulak Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 528	np , thats okay i know there are 2 sliders eps on VCD from a web site that i can Purchase but as most people know VCD is inferioir quality and i would prefer dvd , but as i have said before if and when they bring this sliders movie out it may be an excuse for them to release Sliders on dvd

17th January 2002, 07:24 PM	#30 (permalink)
Wilford Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: State of Maine, United States Posts: 10	Hello all! It's been awhile. So tell me, are we any closer to having a Slider's Movie? Wilford