Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Ursa major · 19th January 2010, 11:07 PM

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A US version of the cult BBC drama Torchwood is being developed for Fox.

The project is thought to be one of the first major projects to come from the new BBC Worldwide Productions drama team in the US.

There has been speculation for some time that a US version of Torchwood would materialise after both Julie Gardner – the former head of drama at BBC Wales for the show's first run – and the former head of BBC Fiction, Jane Tranter, moved to America.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the US version will be penned by Russell T Davies, who wrote the revamped Doctor Who when it returned to the BBC in 2003.

From US version of Torchwood set for Fox | Media | guardian.co.uk

There's another Guardian article linked to this:

Will a US version of Torchwood work? | Television & radio | guardian.co.uk

Interference · 19th January 2010, 11:20 PM

Maybe they'll do it properly - oh, sorry, just read the bit where it says RTD is writing it. I do so apologise to the Universe for allowing myself the luxury of Hope, even for a moment.

j. d. worthington · 20th January 2010, 04:47 AM

Sorry, but I have absolutely no faith in American productions of British programs -- experience has taught me the difference between "hope" and "self-delusion" on this one.... And even if (a big if, considering the way that business runs here) a British team were "in charge" of the project, American producers and network execs will simply not be able to keep their little pinkies out of it.

And Fox... you mean the ones who canceled darned near every show they've had worth watching before it had a chance to show what it could do....?

Justin_B · 20th January 2010, 06:32 AM

If they do to Torchwood what was done to 'Life on Mars' it won't be worth the silicon it's digitised on

Interference · 20th January 2010, 03:52 PM

If they could do with Torchwood - er ... well, anything that would make it watchable at all ... I'll personally send a thank-you note to Rupert - and you've no idea what a huge step that would be for me ...

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Originally Posted by j. d. worthington

And Fox... you mean the ones who canceled darned near every show they've had worth watching before it had a chance to show what it could do....?

They let X-Files run and run until it ran out of steam - on the other hand they dropped Brisco County Jr because of it

dustinzgirl · 20th January 2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by j. d. worthington

Sorry, but I have absolutely no faith in American productions of British programs -- experience has taught me the difference between "hope" and "self-delusion" on this one.... And even if (a big if, considering the way that business runs here) a British team were "in charge" of the project, American producers and network execs will simply not be able to keep their little pinkies out of it.

And Fox... you mean the ones who canceled darned near every show they've had worth watching before it had a chance to show what it could do....?

Yeah, that.

Dr.Jackson · 20th January 2010, 08:42 PM

I really don't know which side fo the fence I'm on with this one. I like Torchwood, and so a move to the States with the original cast might be a bonus, not only in terms of possibly a larger budget, but also the increase in scope for stories that they'll have. Aliens may no longer exclusively threaten Cardiff and London, but as with 'Children of Earth', a more global plot will apparently be involved.

However, if they decide to do a complete rehash of it, and alas most UK/US remakes have been rather more making a hash of it, in order to appeal to a broader US audience then it may very well disappear up its own Rift.

What I'm more concerned about was a comment in this article
Fox readying U.S. version of 'Torchwood' -- The Live Feed | THR

which says "(Jane) Tranter might try to reboot “Doctor Who” for U.S. audience..." My initial reaction was along the lines of 'oh dear God, no!'

j. d. worthington · 20th January 2010, 09:02 PM

That one's been tried, too... it was an abysmal failure. (No offense to McGann, who I think could have made a fine Doctor if he'd had something other than pure cliche and crap to work with....) Surely Fox wouldn't be so stupid as to... oh, wait, that was Fox, wasn't it....?

littlemissattitude · 9th March 2010, 02:47 AM

The whole idea of an American version of Torchwood on Fox just terrifies me. They'll ruin it. If they keep the original characters (well, the ones they have left), they won't let Jack be Jack. It will be awful.

Just, no.

Cobolt · 9th June 2010, 04:04 PM

Fox is not running the Torchwood Season 4, another channel named Starz is taking the franchise forward with BBC Worldwide and will be part bank rolled by BBC Worldwide there first foray into Drama. Captain Jack and possibly Gwen will return for 10 episodes with RTD at the helm.Parts to be filmed in Wales!!! and will have an international flavour.

darkerdave · 21st August 2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by j. d. worthington

That one's been tried, too... it was an abysmal failure. (No offense to McGann, who I think could have made a fine Doctor if he'd had something other than pure cliche and crap to work with....) Surely Fox wouldn't be so stupid as to... oh, wait, that was Fox, wasn't it....?

lol

Krystal · 26th September 2010, 11:03 PM

The new one is called Torchwood: The New World. It sounds promising, hopefully it will be great.

Ursa major · 27th September 2010, 10:26 AM

And according to Wiki, the US partner is now Starz and no longer Fox.

19th January 2010, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Interference Destroyer of Words Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,575 Blog Entries: 11	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? Maybe they'll do it properly - oh, sorry, just read the bit where it says RTD is writing it. I do so apologise to the Universe for allowing myself the luxury of Hope, even for a moment.

20th January 2010, 04:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
j. d. worthington Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 13,183	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? Sorry, but I have absolutely no faith in American productions of British programs -- experience has taught me the difference between "hope" and "self-delusion" on this one.... And even if (a big if, considering the way that business runs here) a British team were "in charge" of the project, American producers and network execs will simply not be able to keep their little pinkies out of it. And Fox... you mean the ones who canceled darned near every show they've had worth watching before it had a chance to show what it could do....?

20th January 2010, 06:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Justin_B Temporally challenged Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Zealand (Aotorea) Posts: 86	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? If they do to Torchwood what was done to 'Life on Mars' it won't be worth the silicon it's digitised on

20th January 2010, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dr.Jackson Certified Space Monkey Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Livingston, Scotland Posts: 794	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? I really don't know which side fo the fence I'm on with this one. I like Torchwood, and so a move to the States with the original cast might be a bonus, not only in terms of possibly a larger budget, but also the increase in scope for stories that they'll have. Aliens may no longer exclusively threaten Cardiff and London, but as with 'Children of Earth', a more global plot will apparently be involved. However, if they decide to do a complete rehash of it, and alas most UK/US remakes have been rather more making a hash of it, in order to appeal to a broader US audience then it may very well disappear up its own Rift. What I'm more concerned about was a comment in this article Fox readying U.S. version of 'Torchwood' -- The Live Feed \| THR which says "(Jane) Tranter might try to reboot “Doctor Who” for U.S. audience..." My initial reaction was along the lines of 'oh dear God, no!'

20th January 2010, 09:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
j. d. worthington Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 13,183	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? That one's been tried, too... it was an abysmal failure. (No offense to McGann, who I think could have made a fine Doctor if he'd had something other than pure cliche and crap to work with....) Surely Fox wouldn't be so stupid as to... oh, wait, that was Fox, wasn't it....?

9th March 2010, 02:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,576 Blog Entries: 9	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? The whole idea of an American version of Torchwood on Fox just terrifies me. They'll ruin it. If they keep the original characters (well, the ones they have left), they won't let Jack be Jack. It will be awful. Just, no.

9th June 2010, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cobolt Dreamer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 75	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? Fox is not running the Torchwood Season 4, another channel named Starz is taking the franchise forward with BBC Worldwide and will be part bank rolled by BBC Worldwide there first foray into Drama. Captain Jack and possibly Gwen will return for 10 episodes with RTD at the helm.Parts to be filmed in Wales!!! and will have an international flavour.

26th September 2010, 11:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: USA: Posts: 2,305	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? The new one is called Torchwood: The New World. It sounds promising, hopefully it will be great.

27th September 2010, 10:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ursa major Bearly Believable Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 12,047	Re: Is RTD Carrying the Torch across the Pond? And according to Wiki, the US partner is now Starz and no longer Fox.

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