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The X-Files: I Want To Believe (was: X-Files Sequel)

Discussion in 'Archive: SF&F: Films and Television' started by Sith_Lord_Linkoping, Oct 30, 2007.

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Leto II Jedi Padawan

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Jan 23, 2000

If this film ignores the last couple of seasons, I'm OK with that. For me, The X-Files ended with Season 7.

I'm thrilled beyond belief that they're not getting back into the alien-conspiracy bull****. That had to be the most unsatisfying long-form story in television history. I always preferred the one-shots. A standalone story with these people is great news. The first movie, while good, was a huge wasted opportunity. While they still had the whole world watching, they could have wrapped the alien plotline up, and gone home triumphant.

I'd consider Scully a sexy smart chick if it weren't for the fact that every week she'd discover that her world view was incorrect, and yet would instantly reset back to "unconvinced skeptic" the following week. By season three or four, you wanted to shake her like an infant every time she said, "There has to be a reasonable explanation for this."

The only thing that worries me is that Carter is directing. He directed what is possibly the worst (or "so-bad-it's-GOOD") X-Files episode with "First-Person Shooter," and a lot of his other episodes were all over the place. Too bad they didn't try to get Bowman back.

Or is he still in film-director jail after Elektra?

Leto II, Jan 19, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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Jan 19, 2001

Leto II said:

If this film ignores the last couple of seasons, I'm OK with that. For me, The X-Files ended with Season 7.
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From what I've read It's a "stand-alone-film"

USA Today said:

First look: 'X-Files' returns to theaters, minus alien mythology

LOS ANGELES ? The sequel is out there.
The conspiracy theories will not be.

Ten years after the first film and six years after the show went off the air, The X-Files returns to theaters with Fox Mulder, Dana Scully ? and a lot riding on the bet that fans want more of the FBI's paranormal-investigating agents.

The film, which remains without a formal title, will dump the long-running "mythology" plotline ? that aliens live among us and are part of a colonizing effort ? that made it one of the most popular television shows in the late 1990s but ultimately drove away some viewers who found it too complex and ambiguous.

"We spent a lot of time on (the mythology) and wrapped up a lot of threads" when the show went off the air in 2002, says Chris Carter, creator of the series and director of the new movie. "We want a stand-alone movie, not a mythology conspiracy one."

That will come as welcome news to fans of the show's stand-alone episodes, which included cults, ghosts, psychics and ancient curses.

Carter refuses to divulge any plot points of the movie, but says he wanted to make the film immediately after the show ended. A contractual dispute with 20th Century Fox kept it on the shelf until the case was settled out of court.

He says the delay may turn out to be a blessing.

"There's a whole audience I want to introduce X-Files to," Carter says. "There were kids who couldn't watch it on TV because it was too scary. Now they're in college. I wanted a movie that everyone could go to."

Whether they will could be a test of the show's legacy, says Blair Butler of the G4TV network, which caters to video-game enthusiasts and science-fiction fans.

"At its strongest, it had really creepy stand-alone episodes," she says. "They turned it into a great franchise. But a lot of years have passed. We'll see if it's fallen off the radar."

She says the film could benefit from an ironic twist: the Writers Guild strike.

"I think it could be a sort comfort food for the people who loved how original the show was and aren't seeing original TV now," she says.

But Carter believes they'll be drawn by something else: the show's stars, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.

"For me, The X-Files has always been a romance," he says. "They had an intellectual romance that's very rare and restrained compared to so many relationships on TV. I think that's what appealed most to the fans. And they're back."
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Sith_Lord_Linkoping, Jan 20, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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Jan 19, 2001

/Film, Cinematical and most of all Joblo has some spy pictures of a "monster" from the set.

Sith_Lord_Linkoping, Jan 23, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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Cinematical said:

The X-Files Hits Newfoundland!

Jan 28th 2008

If you thought werewolves were scary, just you wait. According to Hollywood North Insider, the new X-Files movie, strangely called X-Files: Done One, will have Fox Mulder and Dana Scully heading up to northern Canada -- Newfoundland, to be exact. Their sources say that the extras for the film are being told that they are "Newfies," which is slang for people from Newfoundland, and that they need swimsuits for a scene being shot on a reservation in Mount Currie. Is this where werewolves come from? Considering the suit angle, I wonder -- are the beasties titillated by the appearance of an over-abundance of skin?

Meanwhile, X-FilesNews.Com has another source that has provided possible set pictures and call sheets. While the 'Newfies' will be prancing around in bathing suits, this call sheet shows lots of snow, and what's going one with some of the players involved -- like Billy Connelly's Father Joe, as well as Amanda Peet, and Xzibit. So far, this is looking to be one strange film. Whether that strangeness will translate into a good return of the story and characters -- that remains to be seen.
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Sith_Lord_Linkoping, Jan 28, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping said:

/Film, Cinematical and most of all Joblo has some spy pictures of a "monster" from the set.
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More info on this.

Worst Previews said:

No Werewolves in "X-Files 2" at WorstPreviews?

According to a MovieWeb scooper, director Chris Carter and the rest of the team behind the "X-Files" sequel have been trying to confuse fans in order to stop them from figuring out the plot. On January 22nd, several on set photos have leaked showing Carter playing with a prop that the FX guys came up with. The prop happened to be the head of a werewolf, which immediately sparked rumors that the new movie will head in that direction.

Similar to what other directors have been claiming to do, Michael Bay with "Transformers 2" and Christian Nolan with "The Dark Knight," Carter is doing his best to keep the plot a secret and attempting to discourage fans from piecing together the story before the film hits theaters.

So I guess we're back to the beginning. As far as the plot, all we have to go by is the fact that "X-Files 2" will be a stand-alone story and supernatural thriller that takes the complicated relationship between Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) in new directions.
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Also new this day is this.

Location Sites?

Is Mitch Pileggi (Skinner) in the movie

Sith_Lord_Linkoping, Feb 12, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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First footage from X-Files 2 shown at WonderCon. Source: Mania.

Moviehole said:

Skinner's back for X-Files sequel!

February 21, 2008

A couple of bits from the world of The X-Files sequel.

Firstly, Mitch Pileggi is confirmed to be reprising his role as everyone's favourite superior, Walter Skinner.

And now... Big Spoiler Alert folks.
If you want to know which character in the new X-Files may be taking a fall, head on over to our friends at xfilesnews.com
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Sith_Lord_Linkoping, Feb 25, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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Shock Till You Drop said:

X-Files Sequel Wraps, Cast & Crew Speak

Source: National Post on March 13, 2008

Director Chris Carter, producer Frank Spotnitz and actor David Duchovny recently held a production wrap press conference for the city of Vancouver where the trio have been stationed with a crew lensing this summer's new X-Files film. There, Duchovny explained this display of affection was staged for photographers (uh-huh) and Carter revealed the story picks up six years after the end of the long-running series.

"We're not doing an exercise in nostalgia to appeal to the fans of the show," Spotnitz, who also serves as co-writer, said. "We saw this as an opportunity to introduce the characters to people who may have been too young. It has a reason for being, even if there'd never been a television show before."

ShockTillYouDrop.com paid a visit to the secretive set, we'll have a full report as soon as Fox (not Mulder) gives us clearance to do so.
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Sith_Lord_Linkoping, Mar 13, 2008

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KaraJadeKim Jedi Youngling

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Mar 5, 2008

Cool i knew they were talking about it but if they leave it where Gillan Anderson and David Duchnovy are back Cool. To me X-Files ended when Gillian Anderson left the show. I didn't like it as well with the other guy as Mulder's partner.

KaraJadeKim, Mar 18, 2008

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Count_Doodie Jedi Youngling

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May 25, 2006

DJK edit: Sorry, but until the trailer is officially released this footage is not allowed.

Count_Doodie, Mar 28, 2008

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Spiderfan Jedi Knight

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Mar 9, 2004

DJK edit: Editing out the quote.

Well the poster looks just like the final image from the trailer so I am guessing its legitimate.

Spiderfan, Mar 28, 2008

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Dark_Jedi_Kenobi Manager Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Just a reminder to everyone that bootleg footage is not allowed in any form on the boards. The same goes with discussing where and how to obtain the footage. Thanks.

Dark_Jedi_Kenobi, Mar 28, 2008

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Count_Doodie Jedi Youngling

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May 25, 2006

woah sorry! wont happen again guvna!
-doodie
p.s. does that count for the poster too? im not even sure it's real.

Count_Doodie, Mar 28, 2008

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Dark_Jedi_Kenobi Manager Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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I'd say the poster is fine. We went through this type of thing back in the 3SA days and we never had too many problems with spoiler pictures/posters (apart from hyperspace). If the website that is hosting it is forced to remove it, we will as well.

Dark_Jedi_Kenobi, Mar 29, 2008

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Chancellor_Ewok Chosen One

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Nov 8, 2004

Apparently the new X-Files movie now has a name:

The X-Files: I Want to Believe

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Chancellor_Ewok, Apr 16, 2008

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Darth_Maul_Sith_Lord Jedi Padawan

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Mar 11, 2004

I love that they're keeping this thing so secretive. I don't want to be spoiled to the extent we were with ROTS. I can't wait for this flick...

D_M_S_L

Darth_Maul_Sith_Lord, Apr 18, 2008

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Mudball Jedi Youngling

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Apr 25, 2008

I can't wait until the movie comes out. I love the X-Files and I've been harrassing my local theater to do a midnight showing so I can dress up as Scully for the evening! I love the name of the movie as well, especially because I have Mulder's "I want to believe" poster *exact copy* hanging up on my wall in my room.

Mudball, May 5, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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International poster (Polish I think)

[image=http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa94/SLL77/Film/x-files2php.jpg]

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping, May 7, 2008

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PadmeLeiaJaina Force Ghost

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May 23, 2002

Woohoo! that poster is awesome! I can't wait for hi-res versions in English to be released!

FYI I have a bunch of promo photos, photos of Gillian/David and other X-Files folks up in my Multipleverses gallery - you can view them HERE!

PadmeLeiaJaina, May 7, 2008

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Jedimarine Force Ghost

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Feb 13, 2001

Ok...either that poster above is a fan work...or the studios are really slipping.

Duchovny's face is an obvious insert...and it's stretched a touch to make it work...and Anderson doesn't look right either.

I'm hesitant to buy that as official.

It looks like from the photos Gillian got some work done post shooting. Tragic.

Jedimarine, May 8, 2008

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Count_Doodie Jedi Youngling

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May 25, 2006

countdown to the trailer on the official site.

here
-doodie

Count_Doodie, May 10, 2008

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Sith_Lord_Linkoping Jedi Knight

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Jan 19, 2001

Trailer is now online at IGN and Trailer Addict for example.

X-Files: I Want to Believe Promo Interviews

Great trailer BTW.

Sith_Lord_Linkoping, May 12, 2008

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PadmeLeiaJaina Force Ghost

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May 23, 2002

Seriously - I think I'm more excited for this than Indiana Jones.

Woot! Woot!

PadmeLeiaJaina, May 12, 2008

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Leto II Jedi Padawan

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Jan 23, 2000

Did I just glimpse Leoben in this trailer?

Yes. Yes, I did.

Leto II, May 12, 2008

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Jan 27, 2000

Well, maybe the Cylons, having had their fill of the Galactic Colonials, have turned their eye to the Alien Colonists and bounty hunters. Afterall, that whole alien mess seemed pretty convoluted, so maybe they're turning to outside Cylon contractors to give them a better plan (you think the intro to BSG is for exposition? It's a marketing campaign for Cylon Services Inc.! )

The2ndQuest , May 12, 2008

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ObiWanCon Jedi Master

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Apr 15, 2004

Sorry but that was lackluster it didn't do it for me, I'm still looking forward to the movie but I just didn't enjoy that trailer the way I should have.

ObiWanCon, May 12, 2008

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