The X-Files are coming back

[mae]

http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/400729-fox-is-in-discussions-to-revive-the-x-files

Fox TV Group chairman Gary Newman announced today at the channel’s TCA presentation that they’re in talks to revive Chris Carter’s classic TV series, “The X-Files.” Newman added that they would like to bring back David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, but that’s not confirmed. No further details were given about the discussions.

Running from 1993 to 2002, “The X-Files” ran for 202 episodes with a feature film set between seasons 5 and 6 and a second movie hitting theaters in 2008. Starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, “The X-Files” garnered 21 Emmy nominations while on the air, featured a spin-off series “The Lone Gunmen,” and debuted countless comics, video games, and other merchandise.

That is all :panic:

[fearless-freak]

first Twin Peaks, now this

[Bev Vincent]

Maybe this will give a boost to the new X-files anthologies Jonathan Maberry is editing. I have a story in the second one, due out late this year.

[Ben Staad]

Cool news. I had never heard of the spin-off series either. Was it any good?

[fearless-freak]

The Lone Gunmen?

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img907/5623/kc9Oh3.jpg

[needfulthings]

:evil:
http://imageshack.com/a/img909/4937/AHqyFS.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Yes. That is the name referenced. The photo that needfulthings posted looks vaguely familiar.


The Lone Gunmen?

[Merlin1958]

Very interesting. It was always a pretty good show.

[Bev Vincent]

I watched the first two seasons recently as prep for writing my story. Impressed by how it stands up. I'm nearly through the third season. But I'm also watching Californication (Duchovny) and The Fall (Anderson) at the same time, which can really mess with your head.

[frik]

My all-time # 1 television series - ever.

I do hope they'll leave it alone.
It was a great run and a new series can only disappoint.

sk

[Girlystevedave]

This is very very cool news. :thumbsup:

[mae]

And now it's confirmed: http://parade.com/385612/sphilips/new-x-files-series-gets-green-light/

Six episodes, production starts this summer. Maybe airing November/December?

[Jimimck]

Hell yes!!!

[killjoy72]

This is indeed great news! And coincidentally, I've been rewatching the original series on Netflix. I was surprised how vividly I remembered the first 2 seasons.
Currently on season 7, episode 8.

[Girlystevedave]

I used to look forward to Sunday nights because of The X-Files and was bummed when it went off the air.
I'm excited that we'll get to revisit the show, even if only for a short period.

[Joe315]

This is indeed great news! And coincidentally, I've been rewatching the original series on Netflix. I was surprised how vividly I remembered the first 2 seasons.
Currently on season 7, episode 8.

Me too! On season 9 episode 1.

[Mattrick]

I tried rewatching it on DVD and i only made it a few episodes in...after the awesomeness that is Toombs, I lost interest. The show was at it's best in and around when Fight The Future was released. I wasn't too keen on most of the first season :/

[Jimimck]

I think I'll rewatch season nine before this is released. Been years since I watched it.

[Girlystevedave]

There are so many great episodes that I had forgotten about until I watched the show on Netflix recently. One of them is the two-parter Dreamland where he swapped bodies with Michael McKean's character. That was a great one. :)

[Bev Vincent]

I rewatched the first two seasons as research for my story in Jonathan Maberry's anthology and I was impressed enough to keep going. I'm up to Season 4 now. Hopefully I'll be all caught up by the time the new series runs.

The guy who played Cancer Man says he hopes they go back in time to earlier adventures, so he can be in it!

[Joe315]

Just a heads up for the netflix viewers. Unless they fixed it in the last month, Netflix has no subtitles for the Xfiles so you're missing all the foreign language translation and location details. Hulu is the better option for watching the show, if you in fact have a Hulu subscription.

[mae]

The X-Files has recently been remastered in HD but I think Netflix still has the old versions. The HD episodes look amazing.

[Joe315]

The X-Files has recently been remastered in HD but I think Netflix still has the old versions. The HD episodes look amazing.

I haven't seen an hd episode but did hear about it. I'm hoping a bluray set is in the works.

[mae]

No word on a blu-ray set yet or HD streaming but check out this thread for some amazing screenshots: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=208637

[Joe315]

I've seen those screen shots. Looks awesome. I really hope they're release a hd set. It's probably nostalgia but I really enjoyed the show, and I hope the new series is keeps with the tradition of the original.

[fearless-freak]

speaking of X-Files related shows, i wonder if they'll bring back Millennium?

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-WWoxdGKLI

[fearless-freak]

the smoking man and skinner are back

[mae]

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/23/8486441/netflix-begins-streaming-the-x-files-in-hd

Streaming on Netflix in the US now: HD versions of the first 13 episodes of the greatest TV show of all time. You know, The X-Files.

The baker's dozen is appropriate for the 90s paranoia-fest, which stars David Duchovny as Agent Fox Mulder and Gillian Anderson as Agent Dana Scully, the two detectives attached to the titular files — which concerned all things paranormal. Though it originally aired in 4:3, the HD version suggests it was shot in widescreen and cropped for broadcast. Scully's furrowed brow and Mulder's pouty lower lip never looked better.

The first two seasons of The X-Files were extremely low-budget; many of the special effects were essentially strobe lights and tarp. But the special effects were never the point — when you know you have to create scares on a bare-bones budget, you write tension into the script. Early episodes like "Ice" work precisely because of the financial constraints placed on the show.

It's not clear why only the first 13 episodes are being offered in HD, but I'll take what I can get.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoIRNja8pMc

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

No streaming here, I hope they release it on DVD.

[mae]

No streaming here, I hope they release it on DVD.

It's streaming on Netflix (and probably elsewhere), and has been on DVD. Also may be coming to blu-ray soon. The original show I mean. The revival will be on TV and on demand.

Plus, brand new Chris Carter interview:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?fv=i3lPGvYtFVA

[DoctorZaius]

I am beyond psyched about the return of The X-Files. I have tickets to Boston Comic Con in August and Gillian Anderson was recently added to the list of guests. Can't wait to meet her.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFJnWwh12j0

[Jimimck]

Yes!

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKFxAJ8yH-8

[killjoy72]

Sweeet!
I don't know how I feel about a blonde Scully, tho... :confused:

[DoctorZaius]

I am beyond psyched about the return of The X-Files. I have tickets to Boston Comic Con in August and Gillian Anderson was recently added to the list of guests. Can't wait to meet her.

So I was totally psyched, and then she cancelled due to a "change in her filming commitments." UGH! Just heard that he The Lone Gunman will be making a return - not sure how that works given, well, you know.

[Joe315]

I am beyond psyched about the return of The X-Files. I have tickets to Boston Comic Con in August and Gillian Anderson was recently added to the list of guests. Can't wait to meet her.

So I was totally psyched, and then she cancelled due to a "change in her filming commitments." UGH! Just heard that he The Lone Gunman will be making a return - not sure how that works given, well, you know.

From Wikipedia:

In the comic book adaptation of the series The X-Files Season 10—which takes place after the events of The X-Files: I Want to Believe—it is revealed that the Lone Gunmen are alive and well, having faked their deaths during the events of "Jump the Shark". The group was aided by the FBI and have since been working underground, aiding the US government; for instance, Langly mentions that he was responsible for the Stuxnet virus in 2010.

[DoctorZaius]

I am beyond psyched about the return of The X-Files. I have tickets to Boston Comic Con in August and Gillian Anderson was recently added to the list of guests. Can't wait to meet her.

So I was totally psyched, and then she cancelled due to a "change in her filming commitments." UGH! Just heard that he The Lone Gunman will be making a return - not sure how that works given, well, you know.

From Wikipedia:

In the comic book adaptation of the series The X-Files Season 10—which takes place after the events of The X-Files: I Want to Believe—it is revealed that the Lone Gunmen are alive and well, having faked their deaths during the events of "Jump the Shark". The group was aided by the FBI and have since been working underground, aiding the US government; for instance, Langly mentions that he was responsible for the Stuxnet virus in 2010.

Thanks for the education - that makes a lot of sense.

[Joe315]

I am beyond psyched about the return of The X-Files. I have tickets to Boston Comic Con in August and Gillian Anderson was recently added to the list of guests. Can't wait to meet her.

So I was totally psyched, and then she cancelled due to a "change in her filming commitments." UGH! Just heard that he The Lone Gunman will be making a return - not sure how that works given, well, you know.

From Wikipedia:

In the comic book adaptation of the series The X-Files Season 10—which takes place after the events of The X-Files: I Want to Believe—it is revealed that the Lone Gunmen are alive and well, having faked their deaths during the events of "Jump the Shark". The group was aided by the FBI and have since been working underground, aiding the US government; for instance, Langly mentions that he was responsible for the Stuxnet virus in 2010.

Thanks for the education - that makes a lot of sense.

You're welcome. Had to look it up myself because I thought what you did and was wondering how they would handle them.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1K0e2Juvf0

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsBX-8vWgCc

[Jimimck]

Damn that looks good

[mae]

http://i.imgur.com/c7GJY3g.jpg

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R1WiuzIQbM

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruyWBqY9Y2g

[DanaR]

:excited:

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szVb8-c9oH4

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OC2h7XpNBg

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjaySqJq9ks

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6pLxYXpW8I

[Girlystevedave]

Well- did anybody watch the premier?!

I didn't get to catch the second episode yet, so please mark any spoilers.

[Bev Vincent]

I liked the second episode better than the first. The first had a lot of exposition. Pretty good so far. Next week looks like it will be the funny episode.

[Joe315]

I enjoyed both episodes as well. I want Carter to be able to wrap up the story soon. Hopefully with another movie or a second season. Unless of course these episodes will do that but that remains to be seen.

[Girlystevedave]

That second episode was really good.

Guys, I'm loving that they kept the intro to the show exactly the same. It really takes me back each time that music starts. :lol:

[cit74]

I enjoyed the second as well; missed part of the first one - forgot to add extra time - dang that football game. I'm hoping things will tie in, unless of course if the viewer response s big enough to garner another short season.

Just got my blu Ray set (after amazons deal of the day earlier this week) and cannot wait to start watching them again w my son (once the clone wars are finished)

[Joe315]

What was the price for the set during that deal? I keep checking periodically but it has been at $260ish every time I've looked.

[Bev Vincent]

The third episode was wonderful. One of the funniest things I've seen in a long, long time. So many great little set pieces and eccentric characters, and a fun twist on the genre. Plus, Mulder has the X-files theme on his smart phone. How cool is that?

[killjoy72]

Last night's was my favorite episode so far this season!

[Bev Vincent]

I received my contributor copies of The Truth Is Out There last night, too. The book is introduced by Dean "The Lone Man Langly" Haglund.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaNbYoiUAAAIBM3.jpg

[becca69]

Loved last nights episode! Had me cracking up.

[cit74]

My wife and I just watched it tonight - it was great. Can't wait for the spooky episode next week.

[Girlystevedave]

Okay. That most recent episode was hilarious. I loved it.

[webstar1000]

Man I love that guy from "Flight of the Concord". THAT IS SUCH A FUNNY SHOW!

[Girlystevedave]

I really enjoyed the finale. Did anyone else notice how "The Truth is Out There" was replaced with "This is the End" during the intro? Nice touch. :thumbsup:

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRdrt8nPyy8

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Spooky!

[Girlystevedave]

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

[becca69]

I got to attend the NYCC X-Files panel. There will be 10 episodes: 8 are Monster of the Week and 2 are story arc. There will be a mini character arc throughout the episodes. Here are some bad photos.

https://s20.postimg.org/b7b2aiz3x/IMG_6296.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/5vw5ptd15/)
https://s20.postimg.org/m4cdzalvh/IMG_6295.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/w1nescth5/)
https://s20.postimg.org/6k508rbr1/IMG_6300.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/omy2zz7ll/)

[Girlystevedave]

Cool! Thanks for sharing that info (and the pictures), Becca.
I've always loved the one-off epsiodes of X-Files so I'm happy to hear that they will dominate the upcoming season.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Becca, I envy you. I've been an X-Files fan since I saw the movie and had a great time catching up on all the episodes I'd missed.

[Brian861]

Cool! Thanks for sharing that info (and the pictures), Becca.
I've always loved the one-off epsiodes of X-Files so I'm happy to hear that they will dominate the upcoming season.

I've always like the monster of the week episodes more too. The alien story arc got to be too much at times and it was always nice when they took a break from it.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I kind of liked the virtual reality video game episode, but I can't quite figure out why.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw31jbyy50E

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

They are doing another X-FILES mini series, aren't they?

[becca69]

They are doing another X-FILES mini series, aren't they?

Yes, I saw their panel at NYCC. They showed a teaser video.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

They are doing another X-FILES mini series, aren't they?

Yes, I saw their panel at NYCC. They showed a teaser video.

Yippee!

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjmxJFUROo

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I avoid trailers, spoilers and clips at all costs if possible. I do not want to know a single thing about the upcoming 'season' until I see it unfold on my (really big) TV screen which, for me, means waiting for the DVD release.

[Girlystevedave]

I'm finally getting around to catching up with this season's episodes. I just watched the episode a few nights ago where Scully and Mulder were trying to track down their son, William. I really thought it was a great episode.

[craigobau]

I thought this latest season had a couple of good episodes - particularly the one about robots and sushi - but overall, I found the season very disjointed and very underwhelming.

[mae]

https://tvline.com/2020/08/28/x-files-albuquerque-animated-spinoff-series-fox/

The two-dimensional truth is out there.

An animated comedy spinoff of The X-Files is in development at Fox, with series creator Chris Carter attached to exec-produce (but not write/showrun), TVLine has learned exclusively. Titled The X-Files: Albuquerque, the ‘toon offshoot — which has received a script and presentation commitment from Fox — will not revolve around David Duchovny‘s Mulder and Gillian Anderson‘s Scully. Rather, the potential series will center an office full of misfit agents who investigate X-Files cases too wacky, ridiculous or downright dopey for Mulder and Scully to bother with. They’re essentially the X-Files’ B-team.

Rocky Russo and Jeremy Sosenko (Netflix’s Paradise PD) will pen the pilot and serve as EPs alongside Carter and former X-Files scribe Gabe Rotter. Bento Box serves as the animation studio.

The live-action X-Files ran for nine seasons on Fox (1993-2002), spawned two feature films (in 1998 and 2008) before eventually returning 2016 for the first two revival seasons. In 2018, shortly after the conclusion of the second revival season, Fox’s then-CEO Gary Newman announced that “there are no plans to do another season at the moment.” Newman’s comments came on the heels of Anderson declaring that Season 11 (aka the second revival season) represented her swan song as Scully.

Carter, however, was not ready to declare the franchise dead and buried. “I can’t imagine there wouldn’t be more X-Files, in some shape or form,” he told TVLine at the time. “I think there are lots more stories to tell and ways to tell them. I’m leaving this as a giant cliffhanger, and Gillian has announced that she’s not coming back. Hard-core X-Files fans know there have been no real endings on the show.”