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Texane · 14th November 2003, 08:20 AM

From Dark Horizons

Farscape (TV): The cancelled but highly acclaimed Sci-Fi Channel series which had its plug pulled earlier this year may be making a comeback. Last week an insider sent along this umour: "Farscape is back in production - the series is to be wrapped up in 4-6 new episodes with the usual crew, cast and producers. The props and sets are being dusted off and are being assembled in preparation for filming in Sydney. The new mini-season will complete the story arc and bring closure". An interesting story and a solid source but still it sounded almost like wishful thinking and as there still hasn't been any official announcement about it I held off. After all, you would've thought Sci-Fi would have shouted it from the rooftops that its coming back to appease the ravenous fans of the show (incl. me). Then some people I know connected with the show started mentioning it's coming back and its confirmed that the Sydney production office is open again. I placed three separate calls to them on Tuesday to confirm/deny the rumours and all three calls were not only summarily cut off at their end but the secretary hurled nasty insults (courtesy is a dying art) - I've never had problems with these guys before so best guess would be they've been advised not to speak to press at all (which would explain the lack of coverage locally). That would also explain that when I got in contact with a US publicity rep for Sci-Fi, they said they couldn't comment on it at this time but will be releasing details when they're available soon. Something IS stirring, I guess we'll have to wait to find out what exactly.

From Tv Guide Online

FAR OUT!: Hey, 'Scapers — this is the news you've been waiting for! The Jim Henson Company is holding a press conference Thursday to "announce an exciting new development in the campaign to continue Farscape." Among those participating in the media pow-wow: Series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and exec producers Brian Henson and David Kemper. They better not be unveiling the 2003 Farscape Christmas ornament.

11/08/2003 From the SciFi Farscape BB post by Maybourne:

“This was posted on the Stargate board by a regular.
A friend of the poster said that she/her company recieved orders to ship the props back out to the set, though she doesn't know anymore than that."

The following are from posts on the SciFi Stargate BB:
Reply 2392 : “...I just heard. That's awesome! Anyone know when they're gonna start filming again?? The props are already being moved back to the set. It can't be that much longer before the actors follow, right??”

Reply 2396: "Nah, a friend of mine gave me a mondo scoop, and I was looking for a way to break it. FELGER1 seemed like the perfect patsy.

Technically, all my friend knows is that she/her company received orders to ship the props back out to the set. What they're gonna do with them out there is anyone's guess. Maybe they're planning a ritualistic bonfire to burn down all the props and the sets so that they couldn't possibly start again. Some final sign that says: GAME OVER.

Not that the fans would listen.”

From Scaperoute's Kansas BB:

Thread 11077 by Chemicalx: A few weeks ago, I'd met a girl at a gathering I went to, and we were chatting about various things. She'd happened to mention she had a friend in Australia, and so (of course) I asked if he knew about Farscape. She hadn't heard of the show, so I told her about it, and said I was a big fan of the show. She was intrigued, so she said she'd ask him to find out if he'd heard of it.

I pretty much forgot about the whole exchange, but yesterday we all got together again, and so she told me she'd asked her friend. His response was something like this: "It's really funny that you should ask me that, because my girlfriend (an actress) just got a part on that show!"

"...I'd never explained the part about the cancellation, so she didn't understand my reaction. To make sure, I asked, "You mean, RECENTLY? She was JUST hired?" And she said "Yeah!" So I told her about the cancellation, and that there were a bunch of rumors about a miniseries or film or both, so that if this were true, it would basically be confirming the rumor. She has promised to try to find out better details, but the Burbank con may come before I see her next, so I'm not holding my breath for more news right away.

http://www.starburstcards.com/Karlsw...e%20Return.htm

RUMORS, SCAPERS. NO CONFIRMATIONS. WE ARE WAITING ON THE HENSON ENTOURAGE TO GO FORWARD WITH THE PENDING PRESS CONFERENCE WHICH WAS RECENTLY CANCELLED.

pkgrl · 20th November 2003, 12:50 AM

Considering that CNN had a scrolling headline that Farscape producers announced a mini-series, I don't think they're rumors anymore. There has been an update at SaveFarscape.com, and we should have a news conference sometime this week!

Keep up hope and keep up the fight!

Texane · 21st November 2003, 08:22 AM

If we're on CNN, it's a done deal.

14th November 2003, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Texane Frelling Wicked Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Texas (of course!) Posts: 3,877	Unconfirmed (but exciting!) rumors . . . From Dark Horizons Farscape (TV): The cancelled but highly acclaimed Sci-Fi Channel series which had its plug pulled earlier this year may be making a comeback. Last week an insider sent along this umour: "Farscape is back in production - the series is to be wrapped up in 4-6 new episodes with the usual crew, cast and producers. The props and sets are being dusted off and are being assembled in preparation for filming in Sydney. The new mini-season will complete the story arc and bring closure". An interesting story and a solid source but still it sounded almost like wishful thinking and as there still hasn't been any official announcement about it I held off. After all, you would've thought Sci-Fi would have shouted it from the rooftops that its coming back to appease the ravenous fans of the show (incl. me). Then some people I know connected with the show started mentioning it's coming back and its confirmed that the Sydney production office is open again. I placed three separate calls to them on Tuesday to confirm/deny the rumours and all three calls were not only summarily cut off at their end but the secretary hurled nasty insults (courtesy is a dying art) - I've never had problems with these guys before so best guess would be they've been advised not to speak to press at all (which would explain the lack of coverage locally). That would also explain that when I got in contact with a US publicity rep for Sci-Fi, they said they couldn't comment on it at this time but will be releasing details when they're available soon. Something IS stirring, I guess we'll have to wait to find out what exactly. From Tv Guide Online FAR OUT!: Hey, 'Scapers — this is the news you've been waiting for! The Jim Henson Company is holding a press conference Thursday to "announce an exciting new development in the campaign to continue Farscape." Among those participating in the media pow-wow: Series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and exec producers Brian Henson and David Kemper. They better not be unveiling the 2003 Farscape Christmas ornament. 11/08/2003 From the SciFi Farscape BB post by Maybourne: “This was posted on the Stargate board by a regular. A friend of the poster said that she/her company recieved orders to ship the props back out to the set, though she doesn't know anymore than that." The following are from posts on the SciFi Stargate BB: Reply 2392 : “...I just heard. That's awesome! Anyone know when they're gonna start filming again?? The props are already being moved back to the set. It can't be that much longer before the actors follow, right??” Reply 2396: "Nah, a friend of mine gave me a mondo scoop, and I was looking for a way to break it. FELGER1 seemed like the perfect patsy. Technically, all my friend knows is that she/her company received orders to ship the props back out to the set. What they're gonna do with them out there is anyone's guess. Maybe they're planning a ritualistic bonfire to burn down all the props and the sets so that they couldn't possibly start again. Some final sign that says: GAME OVER. Not that the fans would listen.” From Scaperoute's Kansas BB: Thread 11077 by Chemicalx: A few weeks ago, I'd met a girl at a gathering I went to, and we were chatting about various things. She'd happened to mention she had a friend in Australia, and so (of course) I asked if he knew about Farscape. She hadn't heard of the show, so I told her about it, and said I was a big fan of the show. She was intrigued, so she said she'd ask him to find out if he'd heard of it. I pretty much forgot about the whole exchange, but yesterday we all got together again, and so she told me she'd asked her friend. His response was something like this: "It's really funny that you should ask me that, because my girlfriend (an actress) just got a part on that show!" "...I'd never explained the part about the cancellation, so she didn't understand my reaction. To make sure, I asked, "You mean, RECENTLY? She was JUST hired?" And she said "Yeah!" So I told her about the cancellation, and that there were a bunch of rumors about a miniseries or film or both, so that if this were true, it would basically be confirming the rumor. She has promised to try to find out better details, but the Burbank con may come before I see her next, so I'm not holding my breath for more news right away. http://www.starburstcards.com/Karlsw...e%20Return.htm RUMORS, SCAPERS. NO CONFIRMATIONS. WE ARE WAITING ON THE HENSON ENTOURAGE TO GO FORWARD WITH THE PENDING PRESS CONFERENCE WHICH WAS RECENTLY CANCELLED.

20th November 2003, 12:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
pkgrl Ultimate J/A shipper! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,423	Considering that CNN had a scrolling headline that Farscape producers announced a mini-series, I don't think they're rumors anymore. There has been an update at SaveFarscape.com, and we should have a news conference sometime this week! Keep up hope and keep up the fight!

21st November 2003, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Texane Frelling Wicked Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Texas (of course!) Posts: 3,877	If we're on CNN, it's a done deal.