Top Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV Series That Need To Be Remade

by Ken Parker

I still think there is original ideas out there but there are series that are begging for an updated version to be made for new audiences today.  Here are a few.

The Twilight Zone – sure, it has been tried before but this is probably the easiest one to pick.  An anthology series with short stories seems like an easy idea but the drawback in this day and age is most people are into ongoing storylines.  It is rare, these days, to have stand alone stories in any series. People need something to follow week after week and so The Twilight Zone may not be the show to bring back right now.  Still, what better way to showcase new talent by bringing in fresh writers and directors or perhaps bring in a famous cast and crew to work on something.  Imagine William Shatner starring in an episode or Chris Carter writing an episode.  What a better platform to see something different and unusual.

Current Status – rumors are out there attaching J.J. Abrams to this franchise.  Well, why not!

J.J. Abrams To Direct New Star Wars Film

The Wrap broke the news that J.J. Abrams will be directing the new Star Wars film - see the story here.

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/jj-abrams-set-direct-next-star-wars-film-exclusive-74596

I know Abrams has his critics but he can breathe new life into this franchise and so it is a good choice.  I thought that there would be many other better choices but I am happy with the decision.

Here are other news sites breaking the news -

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/j-j-abrams-to-direct-next-star-wars-movie/

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/01/24/j-j-abrams-star-wars-director/

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2013/01/24/j-j-abrams-set-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii/

Benicio Del Toro: New 'Star Trek' villain?

Beam him up?

It looks like J.J. Abrams has found his villain for his "Star Trek" sequel.

Justin Kroll of Variety reports:

Sources close to the project tell Variety that Benicio Del Toro is expected to be offered the part, possibly before the weekend is out. Insiders say Del Toro has met with Abrams but, in an effort to keep the role a secret, still doesn't know exactly what it is. 

The obvious question: Who will the villain be? Someone new? Someone old?