X-Files 2... Maybe

Braen · 04-02-2007, 08:21 AM

IGN: Duchovny Confirms X-Files 2... Again

March 28, 2007 - X-Files star David Duchovny and series creator Chris Carter have been talking about a second X-Files motion picture for years. However, the talk has remained just that — talk — with 1998's mid-series movie marking the high point in the X-Files franchise.

Is there more truth out there waiting to be pursued, cornered, and analyzed by Fox Mulder and Dana Sculley? Apparently so, for firm plans are finally underway to make a new film based on the popular paranormal-themed show. Duchovny told the press, as reported on the IESB.net website, this week that he and co-star Gillian Anderson are in final negotiations for The X-Files II. In fact, he was confident enough to say that a deal would probably struck by the end of the week, with filming to commence in 2008.

There is no script for the film yet, but Duchovny suggested it would follow up on the core stories of both the series and the movie. It's worth remembering, however, that when Duchovny was previously in negotiations for the movie back in 2005, he stated they were working on a story that would focus on the supernatural rather than the alien conspiracy that dominated the film and most of the series.

Additionally, it's not clear whether any use will be made of the screenplay Frank Spotnitz was hired to write in 2006. Spotnitz was then under orders to ignore the X-Files alien mythology in favor of a fresh story. If previous work on the film is being discarded, does that mean we get another film based on the intriguing alien plot and mythology of the TV series?

kegkilla · 04-02-2007, 08:59 AM

i can't believe people actually watch the x-files

fucker · 04-02-2007, 09:01 AM

xfiles was intresting the first 2 seasons

then it went to absolute crap

Lenardo · 04-02-2007, 11:45 AM

xfiles imo hit its stride in year 3-4.

but the series owned. got a few seasons on dvd and plan on getting the rest eventually.

when scanning thru the tv, if xfiles is on, the clicker stops so we can see which episode it is on.

Zehn - Vhex · 04-02-2007, 12:41 PM

the only episodes worth watching were the ones about the main, continuing storyline. Otherwise it was just formulaic crap with people stuttering a lot. It -really- turned to shit once fox/scully became 'guest stars' in the last season.

McCheese · 04-02-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zehn - Vhex

the only episodes worth watching were the ones about the main, continuing storyline. Otherwise it was just formulaic crap with people stuttering a lot. It -really- turned to shit once fox/scully became 'guest stars' in the last season.

It's funny. I actually feel the opposite way. I hated the episodes dealing with the main storyline (which I thought sucked, by the way) and much prefered the self-contained episodes dealing with random monsters/aliens/phenomena.

Eomer · 04-02-2007, 01:39 PM

There was one about vampires that was pretty awesome, that one still sticks out in my mind after all these years. As well as the one with Giovani Ribisi that had "Hey Man Nice Shot" in the soundtrack, that one was sweet. Or at least memorable.

I watched it habitually the first two seasons, but stopped by the end of probably the 4th. It was just too hard to follow the ongoing plotline if you missed shows, and this was before the advent of file sharing and bit torrent.

James · 04-02-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by McCheese

It's funny. I actually feel the opposite way. I hated the episodes dealing with the main storyline (which I thought sucked, by the way) and much prefered the self-contained episodes dealing with random monsters/aliens/phenomena.

I liked both. Notable episodes include the circus of freaks and the inbred house of freaks that killed. Main story line, I thought, was fucking pimp. Series like this should be Kugbok's wet dream, I mean come on. How can you not get off on shady ass government dudes?

Cigarette Smoking Man is easily one of the best characters ever created. Ever.

James · 04-02-2007, 02:01 PM

P.S. For whatever reason, it's hard for me to watch reruns on whatever station it is that runs them. I just can't get into the series like I once was. Perhaps it's because all I've got on reruns were the shitty episodes.

kegkilla · 04-02-2007, 03:14 PM

did they ever actually find an alien on the show?

psu199 · 04-02-2007, 03:26 PM

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inbred house of freaks that killed

That one was so good, they were so inbred they couldn't feel pain or something? Was both gross and scary at the same time. Also awesome.

James · 04-02-2007, 03:42 PM

Yeah, and they found the mom/sister/daughter tied to a fucking board that slid underneath the bed, that they would take out and fuck whenver they felt like it. No legs and arms iirc. And then she didn't want to be taken away? Holy fucking shit. Yeah, that episode was sheer awesome.

EDIT: Yeah, here we go...best episode ever: Schwicky.net - The X-Files - 4.

Fender · 04-02-2007, 04:02 PM

That's exactly what comes to my mind when I think of the X-Files, huge bee domes and the inbreeder house.

Mist · 04-02-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by psu199

That one was so good, they were so inbred they couldn't feel pain or something? Was both gross and scary at the same time. Also awesome.

That episode was pretty fucking scary, probably the closest to true horror of any normal episodic TV I've ever seen.

Jedah · 04-02-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mist

That episode was pretty fucking scary, probably the closest to true horror of any normal episodic TV I've ever seen.

So much so that it was pulled from rotation and didn't show back up again for years after its initial airings.

I was always a big fan of the 1 shot supernatural episodes, but I've got to say from the short bursts of it I've seen flipping the channels that the series doesn't at all feel like it's aged well to me.

04-02-2007, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Braen Watches the Watchmen Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,055 -1 Internets	X-Files 2... Maybe IGN: Duchovny Confirms X-Files 2... Again March 28, 2007 - X-Files star David Duchovny and series creator Chris Carter have been talking about a second X-Files motion picture for years. However, the talk has remained just that — talk — with 1998's mid-series movie marking the high point in the X-Files franchise. Is there more truth out there waiting to be pursued, cornered, and analyzed by Fox Mulder and Dana Sculley? Apparently so, for firm plans are finally underway to make a new film based on the popular paranormal-themed show. Duchovny told the press, as reported on the IESB.net website, this week that he and co-star Gillian Anderson are in final negotiations for The X-Files II. In fact, he was confident enough to say that a deal would probably struck by the end of the week, with filming to commence in 2008. There is no script for the film yet, but Duchovny suggested it would follow up on the core stories of both the series and the movie. It's worth remembering, however, that when Duchovny was previously in negotiations for the movie back in 2005, he stated they were working on a story that would focus on the supernatural rather than the alien conspiracy that dominated the film and most of the series. Additionally, it's not clear whether any use will be made of the screenplay Frank Spotnitz was hired to write in 2006. Spotnitz was then under orders to ignore the X-Files alien mythology in favor of a fresh story. If previous work on the film is being discarded, does that mean we get another film based on the intriguing alien plot and mythology of the TV series? __________________ Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn - In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming "That is not dead which can Eternal lie, and with strange Eons even death may die" - H. P. Lovecraft

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04-02-2007, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
kegkilla Sultan of Swingin on niggaz Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: killadelphia Posts: 1,861 -201 Internets	i can't believe people actually watch the x-files

04-02-2007, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lenardo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,324 -11 Internets	xfiles imo hit its stride in year 3-4. but the series owned. got a few seasons on dvd and plan on getting the rest eventually. when scanning thru the tv, if xfiles is on, the clicker stops so we can see which episode it is on.

04-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zehn - Vhex Lord of the Dance Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,708 +66 Internets	the only episodes worth watching were the ones about the main, continuing storyline. Otherwise it was just formulaic crap with people stuttering a lot. It -really- turned to shit once fox/scully became 'guest stars' in the last season.

04-02-2007, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,193 +38 Internets	There was one about vampires that was pretty awesome, that one still sticks out in my mind after all these years. As well as the one with Giovani Ribisi that had "Hey Man Nice Shot" in the soundtrack, that one was sweet. Or at least memorable. I watched it habitually the first two seasons, but stopped by the end of probably the 4th. It was just too hard to follow the ongoing plotline if you missed shows, and this was before the advent of file sharing and bit torrent.

04-02-2007, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
kegkilla Sultan of Swingin on niggaz Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: killadelphia Posts: 1,861 -201 Internets	did they ever actually find an alien on the show?

04-02-2007, 04:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fender Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 303 -1 Internets	That's exactly what comes to my mind when I think of the X-Files, huge bee domes and the inbreeder house.