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SciFi: Queen Theme NOT
Part Of New FLASH GORDON!!

bah by TinSpider	Jun 29th, 2007 03:19:08 PM
That's the nail in the coffin. FLASH! Ahhh-Ahhhhhhhhh
Stink Bomb by Bluereader	Jun 29th, 2007 03:19:35 PM
This looks so bad - but I could be wrong
GORDON'S ALIVE?!?! by chrth	Jun 29th, 2007 03:22:36 PM
Damn, the song ruled. Ah ah!
that frakin blows!! by jojo-pimp	Jun 29th, 2007 03:27:34 PM
why the hell not??
good by mrbong	Jun 29th, 2007 03:29:10 PM
use the Queen theme again, next thing you know we have a Timothy Dalton revival and guess who will want his old job as Bond back.
KEEP THE THEME SONG! by Sean38	Jun 29th, 2007 03:29:40 PM
I applaud not making the show as campy as the movie. The movie is silly beyond words. But you HAVE to keep the song as the theme song. It's iconic at this point.
Not a good sign by jthere	Jun 29th, 2007 03:30:13 PM
The only redeemable part of the 1980 movie was the soundtrack. Also, the statement that "The show is not that campy," doesn't encourage. "Slightly less campy" seems to be what the author is saying. What, the spandex now blended with natural fabrics?
Knew it! by Lord_Shaithisson	Jun 29th, 2007 03:35:56 PM
Why must they toy with my emotions! The old bait and switch tactic! Wonder how much they are going to "update it" maybe get one of the American Idols winners to sing it.
Farscape by Aqua-Mega-Cock-Man	Jun 29th, 2007 03:41:05 PM
Why don't these assholes stop trying to rehash old shit and bring back something that worked - FARSCAPE! sigh Morons...
It looks like Farscape by smeagol2	Jun 29th, 2007 03:47:28 PM
That photo looks like it could come right off an episode of Farscape, Just take out Flash and put John C. That said, I will watch it anyway.
In all seriousness, I'd rather they spend the money on by chrth	Jun 29th, 2007 03:49:08 PM
nicer sets/costumes/actors instead of music royalties.
Picture looks as camp as the movie ... by MorpheusTheSandman	Jun 29th, 2007 03:50:13 PM
And Whitlet can't act ... But, we'll see, maybe will be surpised.
looks like they got leftovers from the Tardis set. by modlight	Jun 29th, 2007 03:54:12 PM
Maybe it'll be fun.
Anything that comes from SciFi Channel is a "bad sign" by Gorrister	Jun 29th, 2007 03:55:49 PM
Honestly, if it wasn't for Doctor Who, I wouldn't tune in to SciFi Channel at all. With SG1 (the last of the 'old guard' shows) gone, there just isn't anything left worth watching. Atlantis just doesn't cut it for me and Battlestar has sucked ever since early in Season Two (and gotten worse since...as the ratings prove). And don't get me started on their decision to replace the original Star Trek with a regular mega-block of Enterprise (trying to figure that out is like trying to figure out the logic behind Mondale's old "I'm going to raise your taxes" election strategy). So forgive me if I'm leary about anything that comes from SciFi Channel.
campy by gredenko	Jun 29th, 2007 04:06:47 PM
what's the point of a not-so-campy version of flash gordon anyway? when the sci-fi channel tries to do serious and gritty, it almost always looks like shit. with their budget, campy would be easier to pull off.
They OK nu-rock "Watchtower" for BSG... by Christopher3	Jun 29th, 2007 04:14:44 PM
But nix Queen's "Flash Gordon"?
Yeah, why do something fans actually want? by jimmy_009	Jun 29th, 2007 04:15:47 PM
Jackasses.
Without Queen's Flash, this show is DOOMED! by HarryBlackPotter	Jun 29th, 2007 04:16:45 PM
What are they playing at? That tune IS fucking Flash Gordon. Mother fuckers.
BS by blacklodgebob	Jun 29th, 2007 04:19:27 PM
This is complete crap. I think the show would be fine without the theme, but why in God's name would they use it in the commercials and not the show? That is wrong, plain wrong.
I'd rather they not use it at all then neuter a classic by Neo Zeed	Jun 29th, 2007 04:22:52 PM
Yup!
Maybe this will be so bad it'll be good. by Yeti	Jun 29th, 2007 04:24:21 PM
Then again maybe I'll win the lottery settle old scores and buy an exotic island in the carribbean.
No song, me no watch. by Shermdawg	Jun 29th, 2007 04:24:24 PM
I watched that trailer like 20 times straight just for the tune.
This themesong is just as important as The Sopranos'. by Shermdawg	Jun 29th, 2007 04:26:34 PM
Honestly, that show was good and all, but the opening music is what got ya jazzed for it, even if the episode sucked, or the Dr.Bracco scenes dragged on, at least you had the the theme music. KEEP IT!!!
Not Make Or Break by Colier Rannd	Jun 29th, 2007 04:30:29 PM
But then why use it at all? Don't use any of it. People won't even notice it's not there....unless you do what they've done here and then people will not only notice they'll prefer the original.
jimmy_009... by TELF	Jun 29th, 2007 04:31:10 PM
Hit the nail on the head there. What is the thinking. It is synonymous with Flash Gordon. We all love it. It would be a great intro... But no. This show will be a shameful waste of a fun idea. Hate to be negative, but c'mon.
He'll save ev'ry one of us ... NOT. by peterhengl	Jun 29th, 2007 04:31:36 PM
So they publish a photo of a guy with an exposed brain torturing some guy on a weird dentist's chair --- and at the same time they talk about making the show "not that campy"??? I really hope this show gets a certain amount of unintentional entertainment value.
Didn't think that was Queen.... by Pennsy	Jun 29th, 2007 04:53:53 PM
One more strike against this stuff, then.
Looks bad... by Billyeveryteen	Jun 29th, 2007 04:58:26 PM
Queen theme=glimmer of hope. No Queen=all hope is lost.
If you want... by Demosthenes2	Jun 29th, 2007 05:28:11 PM
When the opening credits start up, you can mute your TV and turn on the Queen song on your stereo. TA DAH! Can Sci Fi please just order a sixth season of BSG instead? I'd be shocked if this doesn't tank. I don't know how they think they can do it without being really campy; they should just embrace the camp.
Queen theme necessary? by Matthew Martinez	Jun 29th, 2007 05:31:43 PM
Yes, because without it, the far superior movie serials from the '30s and '40s would have totally sucked, right? Look, while I'm going to withhold judgment on the series until I actually see an episode, as far as I'm concerned, not using the Queen song would be a step in the right direction. Flash Gordon should have the tone of the first Star Wars (Episode IV, that is), not...well...the 1980 Flash Gordon movie.
I thought the SAM JONES version came out in the 80's. by wackybantha	Jun 29th, 2007 05:49:53 PM
Am I wrong?
SciFi guy called a 70's movie!!! by wackybantha	Jun 29th, 2007 05:51:12 PM
HOW RUDE!!!!!!!!!!
If they must update the song.... by RevSick	Jun 29th, 2007 06:21:28 PM
...at least do a remix utilizing Freddy's vocals and Brian's guitar. Dont' just get some bullshit emo band to re-record it.
FG WILL ALWAYS BE CAMP! by Logan_1973	Jun 29th, 2007 06:24:01 PM
Any attempts to deny that will doom the series for certain.
I was worried that no Queen music... by Bald Evil	Jun 29th, 2007 06:36:33 PM
...meant the show was gonna suck, but I looked over and Kurt Russell was laughing pretty hard, so I guess it was okay.
Logan_1973 by TELF	Jun 29th, 2007 06:38:38 PM
Totally agree. It's like remaking Nil By Mouth as a musical with puppets.
I still can't believe Lana Lang let this guy go... by Shermdawg	Jun 29th, 2007 07:18:31 PM
off to war, and get killed without giving him any nookie. Whatabitch.
regularfacetoht... by TELF	Jun 29th, 2007 07:31:57 PM
Spot. On. Bloody Bastards...
DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE LIKE "HIGHLANDER" DID! by Mike_D	Jun 29th, 2007 07:34:07 PM
God, I miss the queen theme song.
needs more muppets by dr.bulber	Jun 29th, 2007 07:37:44 PM
evil muppets
No theme song, no watch! by Kirbymanly	Jun 29th, 2007 08:33:32 PM
Plus, he better be a friggin' Jets QB still! We're not asking for much SCI FI!
looks like LOW budget farscape by FrodoFraggins	Jun 29th, 2007 08:39:53 PM
a poor mans aurora chair and a veritable beggars scorpius. Should be a really great show ...
Whatever, just get MING right, dammit! by Drath	Jun 29th, 2007 09:02:51 PM
And have rockets/space ships. And set the series on Mongo. And feature our favorite characters including Klytus and Kala!
Way to fuck things up yet again, Sci Fi... by SpyGuy	Jun 29th, 2007 09:54:22 PM
Who's more clueless, the Bush Administration or the Sci Fi channel? Right now, it's pretty much a dead heat with the same 26% approval rating.
The Song Is What Gets You Jazzed For The Show! by Sean38	Jun 29th, 2007 10:37:19 PM
Don't fuck this up, Sci-Fi Channel. USE THE SONG.
As Raimi used the Spidey cartoon theme... by TheGhostWhoLurks	Jun 30th, 2007 12:17:50 AM
in his films, so too should SciFi use Queen's. It's a beloved and respectful nod to what came before, yet — used correctly — does NOT have to mimic what was done in the past. It's simply a uber-cool connection that would thrill old-schoolers and new fans alike, and let everyone know that Flash Gordon has returned. Of course, using it makes too much sense, so SciFi rejected the idea. They probably would've dumped James Bond's theme song and the telescopic sight shot from the new 007 series, as well.
I'm concerned how MING will look ... by Boris Baddenov	Jun 30th, 2007 01:58:48 AM
Instead of the Nordic-looking John Ralston, couldn't they have cast an actor of real Asian lineage and subtly alter him -- give him blue contact lenses and makeup that will change his naturally amber skin tone?
They COULDN'T cast an Asian as Ming... by TheGhostWhoLurks	Jun 30th, 2007 03:17:45 AM
Because that would be racial-profiling. ...or some equally asinine politically-correct drivel...
BOYCOTT THE SERIES!!! by Orionsangels	Jun 30th, 2007 03:57:09 AM
I boycotted the new battlestar galactica. It's been fun. So yeah, just buy the Saviour of the Universe Edition DVD.
sigh by CaptGrogan	Jun 30th, 2007 07:23:58 AM
OK where to start in THIS mess? Total clusterfuck so far. Why? Im glad you asked... (ok you didnt - but ur getting it anyway) 1.) Our hero - Witless from Smallville. A guy best known for playing, essentially a big pussy who then goes and joins the military. Not to mention his stringbean physique and anyone else think he's aging a tad ungracefully? I mean - the guy looks like a 45 yr old cokehead. 2.) Dale arden - YAWN. 'nuff said. How THAT chick is going to compete with Ming's daughter I dont know. 3.) Where is mings daughter ? they SHOULD get ornella muti's equally hot daughter to play her. 4.) The song - for fuck sake - give us the themes. Some things cross over from camp. Some franchises (superman and star wars spring to mind) simply arent the same without them - even if the material that comes after isnt the same. Let's face it sci-fi 90% of the people who watch your network who have ever heard of Flash Gordon did so primarily through that film. Using the theme is a geat way to tip the cap to what has come before and hook a few folks. 5.) Budget - good lord this thing looks like its being filmed in someone's garage. Every room is dark with like 3 props in it. UGH 6. Lastly - and this is a big one for me... MING is essentially an asian character. Conceived, designed as, and always personified as. Jesus. And no, its not racist to make the bad guy asian, thats just how he was modeled. Unlike most depicitions of asians during the era and subsequent 2 decades after he was invented, Ming was portrayed as an intelligent, cunning and worthy adversary to Flash. This blonde guy? He looks too much like Leader Desslok for my tastes. (and yeah bonus points if you know who leader desslok is). Sigh - Im gonna watch the pilot. And maybe one episode after - but the spaceships and effects better be decent or im just not investing any more time in this.
and oh yeah by CaptGrogan	Jun 30th, 2007 07:25:13 AM
whoever wanted him to be a Jets QB like in the movie... even if he is.. the Jets SUCK. Just End The Season 'nuff said.
I want a HD version! by Dazzler69	Jun 30th, 2007 08:46:23 AM
Or do I want Blu-Ray?
Star Blazers, Capt Grogan... by Pennsy	Jun 30th, 2007 09:12:26 AM
I loved that show. Wildstar, Venture, Prince Zordar, Trelaina; that was Japanimation at its best.
you don't "update" fucking Queen by punto	Jun 30th, 2007 01:01:15 PM
not even "a little something extra". I don't even like Queen, and I know this
Because you know...... by VicSage	Jun 30th, 2007 08:48:38 PM
the maker of Charmed chould not be accused of making anything campy But seriously, if you're interested, watch the show and see. If not, don't. But maybe, just maybe, wait until you see it to render an opinion for or against. It's summer...chill.
Looking... by HessenRoots	Jul 1st, 2007 06:22:41 AM
for a reason to give this a chance. Why must everything be re-invented? They have plenty of material here to pull from/ I see no logic in going all flaming Optimus Bat nipples with it.Ain't broke, why fix it? As a side note, I 100% agree with Punto...You don't "update" Queen, just leave it the hell alone. I certainly don't see Sci-Fi's track record of destroying everything they touch being broken with this one (they still have to make up for Mystery Science Theater in my mind).
Crap. by radio1_mike	Jul 1st, 2007 07:10:24 AM
The Flash Gordon movie came out in 1980. Filmation's excellent cartoon adaptation of FG came out in 1979. If they are not using Queen's theme, I think 1986's Flash Gordon: Defenders of the Earth will be better. Also, what pisses me off is the hypocrisy of not keeping Ming's vaguely 'Asian' features... What because Ming is a baddie it's not right? Oh, but all Vulcans can look vaguely 'Asian' because they're good guys?
Christopher3 by Killah_Mate	Jul 1st, 2007 07:18:18 PM
Don't nobody go dissin' Galactica's cover of All Along the Watchtower. That shit was fucking epic. I still regularly watch the last five minutes of the finale for my hit --- Having said that, Flash Gordon was around for half a century before Queen showed up, and although I love the song, it's not like it's obligatory. In fact I'd prefer they not use it. But this halfway thing is ass. Either do it or don't. (Except if they get Bear McCreary to do the cover, in which case hell yeah.) --- And P.S. honestly, if they were all so jizzing for Flash Gordon, why not bring back Farscape? The damn thing was practically Flash-Gordon-except-for-the-na me anyway, and was orders of magnitude more brilliant than this probably will be.
Flash by Cobbio	Jul 1st, 2007 08:25:06 PM
The only way I'd ever watch even a minute of this new "Flash Gordon" was if the orginal music was part of it. Oh, it's not? Really? I'll be passing on the show, then. I'm sure Flash will do just fine... for about three episodes. And then it'll degenerate into utter stupidity and audiences will turn their backs on it. I'm not usually this cynical about science fiction shows, but this clusterfuck of half-assed and no-assed talent is making me shake my head in disgust. Whatever. I'll still be riveted to "Battlestar Galactica."
Sci-Fi Channel is a steaming pile... by Kid Z	Jul 2nd, 2007 08:30:57 AM
... of worm-infested Bantha turd. It's just another of those channels like TLC, Discovery, TNT, Hi(tler)story Channel that shows the same fuckin' three shows over and over and over in marathon blocks. Jesus Poledancing Christ, I know more about crabfishing now than anyone outside of a crabfisherman should know, since Discovery has been playing this same series incessantly since, apparently, the Roosevelt Administration (and I mean Teddy Roosevelt!)
What a disgrace... by spud mcspud	Jul 2nd, 2007 05:36:21 PM
Fucking blasphemy. Queen ARE Flash Gordon, dammit!!!
Lots of shirtless scenes??? by cooper2000	Jul 2nd, 2007 10:49:44 PM
One can only hope! I hope the show is good.
I don't understand... by cooper2000	Jul 2nd, 2007 10:58:57 PM
why so many people are upset about the song. Cool song....for an 80's movie. I bet the creator and writer of the show didn't even have a choice in the use of the commercial music.
On the Asian Ming comments... by Mojo-Wan	Jul 2nd, 2007 11:37:02 PM
You come off like a member of the master race, mocking those little swarthy people and their delusions of grandeur. People on this site should understand that racial issues are woefully beyond the scope of comprehension of 95% of you. Don't take every role not cast as white in 2007 as some personal attack. If you can't handle it, there's about 50+ years of completely whitewashed entertainment you can fall back on.
DESSLOK!, Desslok!, Desslok! by ExcaliburFfolkes	Jul 3rd, 2007 08:25:19 AM
DESSLOK!, Desslok!, Desslok! DESSLOK!, Desslok!, Desslok! DESSLOK!, Desslok!, Desslok! DESSLOK!, Desslok!, Desslok! DESSLOK!, Desslok!, Desslok! He was the best thing about the Star Blazers TV show, and really deserved his own spin-off.

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