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The Master Zombie Undead!

Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject: Life on Mars / Ashes to Ashes |
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Well, I couldn't find an old thread for Life on Mars so I assume nobody's talked about this on here before. Anyway, who's watching Ashes to Ashes which started on Thursday? Do you think it will be as good as Life on Mars? I loved Sam Tyler's story and I'm sure Alex Drake's will be just as brilliant.  _________________ FBTB: The Final Chapter
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Joedward Hoover

Joined: 23 Jun 2005
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone else think we should have a thread devoted purely to English TV...
I never watched LoM, I'm sure it was good but I was never hooked by the little I saw, same goes for what I've seen so far of AtA.
Plus, I don't want to get addicted to another TV series. My most recent fix is 24. Put that along with House, CSI, Prison Break, Lost, Desperate Housewives, etc, and I already watch too much television... _________________
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Darth Duck Local Quack
Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Joedward wrote: |
Anyone else think we should have a thread devoted purely to English TV... |
Only if we streamline all the American shows to an American TV thread. _________________ Sometimes I Quack Myself Up... |
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KungZombie ZOMGpire!

Joined: 06 Feb 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Even better, let's limit all Americans to posting in an American thread.  _________________
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zombly42 Undead!

Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Location: BRAINNNS
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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KungFused wrote: |
Even better, let's limit all Americans to posting in an American thread.  |
That's not fair!
Anyhow, since it's a BBC thing, we might get it on BBC America. Hopefully... |
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zombieprongs Undead!

Joined: 22 Apr 2005
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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LoM was excellent, but AtA just looks to be exactly the same except for a female lead character who actually knows where she is. And it's set in the Eighties.  _________________ Neeeoowwwwwww |
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The Jinja Zombie Destroyed!

Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Location: Under my hat
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Chris: You mean you're expecting a plot? Just laugh at Gene and you'll get along fine.  _________________ Somebody set up us the bomb!
If you really like fish, put this in your sig: ><> |
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CloneZomberor ZOMGpire!

Joined: 06 Feb 2005 Location: Tim Hortons - Rrrroll up the Rrrrim to Win
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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KungFused wrote: |
Even better, let's limit all Americans to posting in an American thread.  |
Got My Vote! _________________
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James P. Zomblton ZOMGpire!

Joined: 14 May 2006 Location: Bob knows. I certainly don't.
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Heck, It's got mine too. _________________ Wait now, what is this?
I'm undead yet again here.
Something is messed up. |
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strwrs429

Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Thirded. _________________
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Lord Of Pies

Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:55 am Post subject: |
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The Jinja Ninja wrote: |
Chris: You mean you're expecting a plot? Just laugh at Gene and you'll get along fine.  |
Well, that got me through the first episode. AtA would be nothing without him! _________________ <Insert Witty comment here> |
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zombieprongs Undead!

Joined: 22 Apr 2005
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Well, episode 2 was much better. Getting into it now. Also, good SFX for the explosion. _________________ Neeeoowwwwwww |
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The Master Zombie Undead!

Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Did anyone see last week's episode? I thought Shaz was gone for good after she got stabbed and briefly died. I'm glad she survived.  _________________ FBTB: The Final Chapter
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zombieprongs Undead!

Joined: 22 Apr 2005
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:40 am Post subject: |
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Yup, last one tomorrow. Wonder if it'll be in multiple series like LoM or they'll just end it now... _________________ Neeeoowwwwwww |
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cowboycoder

Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: |
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I hope it does get a 2nd series, I think it's got enough steam to go that far. I mean, they haven't [i]really[/i] explained what's actually going on - is it just a comatose dreamlike delusion, or something more spiritual?
They've set it up nicely for a season finale, with Alex (saving/not saving) her parents, but what happens then?
If it does get canned, at least they have proven that you can still make a decent 70s/80s cop show!  |
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The Master Zombie Undead!

Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:21 am Post subject: |
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Well, last night's explosive end was brilliant. The plot kept making you wonder if Evan was the one who was going to plant the bomb under the car, or maybe Layton but no, it was actually Alex's father -> Tim Price. What was even more freaky was the fact that as Tim took his glasses off and briefly rested his eyes while sitting in the car with his wife (Alex's mum), he turned into the clown that had been tormenting Alex throughout the episodes. Oh....my....God.
What happens next? He winks at Alex and the bomb detonates. What follows is probably one of the best explosions in television histoy. It's in slow motion, it's silent, it's high definition. Each flame ignites from within and the car is torn to bits. It's horribly tragic but you can't help but go "Whoa" and enjoy the special effects.
Excellent series. Bring on series 2.  _________________ FBTB: The Final Chapter
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The Master Zombie Undead!

Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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From The Daily Telegraph.
Ashes to Ashes given second series by BBC
Ashes to Ashes, the cop drama set in the 1980s - starring Philip Glenister and Keeley Hawes, has been recommissioned by the BBC for a second series. The first series of the show, which reached its final episode yesterday, has pulled in up to seven million viewers for BBC1 - making it the most successful drama series launch of 2008.
The show was widely predicted to be a success after the huge popularity of its predecessor, Life on Mars, which saw Sam Tyler - a policeman from 2006, played by John Simm - stuck in 1973.
Glenister, whose iconic character Gene Hunt has been central to both Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes, said: "We'll start shooting a second series sometime in August. They've got an option for up to a third series. But you tend to get an instinct about when something should finish. And I certainly wouldn't want to drag it on and on. The character's too good for that. I care about the character too much." _________________ FBTB: The Final Chapter
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The Master Zombie Undead!

Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Possibly the Coolest Free Thing Ever?
If you don't own Life on Mars (Series 1 and 2) on DVD, Gene Hunt should have the right to hunt you down and lock you up! How can you call yourself a "fan" and not have this in your DVD collection?
Well, thanks to the News of the World newspaper, this award winning BBC series is now being given away for free starting today! Over the next 8 weeks, collect all 8 discs to journey with Sam Tyler through 1973's Manchester. What are you waiting for? Got and get your first disc now before I dial for the Guv.
Full details can be found here. _________________ FBTB: The Final Chapter
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Zombie Fetty Undead!

Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: I'm really not sure
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Not a bad little promo.
Picked up my box sets over a year ago and don't regret it. _________________
Things are getting strange, I'm starting to worry,
This could be a case for Mulder and Scully |
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theZombieAbides Undead!

Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Location: On the Outer Rim of the Milky Way Galaxy
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Are you guys aware that ABC has a series called Life on Mars which appears to be an American version of the original British show? I haven't watched it myself, but it does sound interesting. _________________ With common principles to the next level - Brrraaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnss........ |
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Zombie Fetty Undead!

Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: I'm really not sure
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:24 am Post subject: |
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I have. It sounds like a 2D version of the original - none of the characters appear to have the depth they had before. _________________
Things are getting strange, I'm starting to worry,
This could be a case for Mulder and Scully |
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The Master Zombie Undead!

Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Master Fetty wrote: |
Picked up my box sets over a year ago and don't regret it. |
Same here. I never imagined it would be given away with a newspaper. I'm guessing this has been done to generate interest for Series 2 of Ashes to Ashes which is coming soon.
theJudeAbides wrote: |
Are you guys aware that ABC has a series called Life on Mars which appears to be an American version of the original British show? I haven't watched it myself, but it does sound interesting. |
I was reading about it on Wikipedia today. I can't say I'm interested. I saw a clip of it the night it was broadcast in America. Good heavens, it was like watching the Pilot episode of the American version of Dad's Army. By that, I mean it was a painful experience.  _________________ FBTB: The Final Chapter
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Zombie Fetty Undead!

Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: I'm really not sure
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Just watched some clips - its way too much like the UK version. Kinda Gus Van Sant's Psycho to Hitch's. I mean, they even have the same forest visions that run through the first series.
Plus, the US Gene is just utter rubbish. _________________
Things are getting strange, I'm starting to worry,
This could be a case for Mulder and Scully |
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ZombieDraykov Undead!

Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Location: Lone Star State
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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KungFused wrote: |
Even better, let's limit all Americans to posting in an American thread.  |
God bleeesss the USA!
The whole "dude gets zapped to the 70s and hangs out with cops" is an interesting premise...and I never frown on a Bowie reference. _________________ Hail Brains!
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Zombie Fetty Undead!

Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: I'm really not sure
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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The premise is indeed good.
In practice its even better. _________________
Things are getting strange, I'm starting to worry,
This could be a case for Mulder and Scully |
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TurkGuy19 Anime Figure Flickr Floodr

Joined: 01 Aug 2005 Location: Planet Arus
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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In premise BRAINS!!!!
/me bite master fetty _________________
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Big Z Undead!

Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Location: I AM THE HORDEZ
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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*pyew pyews James with Big C Beams!* _________________
Flickr <•> Big C's Blog |
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Joedward Hoover

Joined: 23 Jun 2005
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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/me cooks Turkey boys turkey wings with BBQ sauce.
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Vidzombie Destroyed!

Joined: 27 May 2006
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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/dropkicks turk praying-mantis style! _________________
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Zombie Yuhas Undead!

Joined: 07 Feb 2005
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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*Throws a hatchet at Turk's zombie neck and then moonwalks on his face with my combat boots, while listening to "Billie Jean" on my mp3 player to reverse the Thriller-ish setting.* |
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