I'm n really sure what constitutes a "hit" for Apple of if they are that concerned about about paid subscribers.
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I'm n really sure what constitutes a "hit" for Apple of if they are that concerned about about paid subscribers.
It looks nice and all, but does not match how I envisioned that world to look based on the books. Will still give it a fair chance when it comes out.
The original trilogy (Foundation/Foundation and Empire/Second Foundation) hasn't aged particularly well. They're rather dry, exposition heavy books. The biggest issue with them however, and in particular the first book, is the treatment of women, poorly written and offensive. Asimov does improve to an extent with the latter two books in the trilogy. There's a decent female character in Prelude to Foundation which is one of the prequel books.
The Robot series has the same issues and one individual's characterisation in particular is just plain creepy and you start wondering what the hell Asimov was thinking. But then considering his real life mistreatment of women, it's not surprising at all.
Well I'm sure they made it with some intention to promote awareness and/or profitability of their streaming platform and not just because they're Asimov fans. Given the level of spend on this show, I'm guessing they are expecting it to be a marquee title and attraction for their platform for a large audience. This isn't about awards like Netflix and The Irishman.
From the trailer, I wonder if they're pulling elements from Forward the Foundation and maybe even Prelude to Foundation for this one.
Eto Demerzel is going to feature, so it's very likely that they will. I can see Lee Pace as
Daneel/Demerzel/Hummin.
except we already know who is playing Demerzal, it's Laura Birn. who has a quick moment
An ethnic minority woman playing a character who in the book is a white man if I remember correctly.
Not sure what to make of that and what that entails for
Daneel.
That's cool — there's plenty of material from those two books to pull into this that they'd be crazy not to use some of it.
I forgot that Daneel was Demerzel. It's been so long since I've read the books that I keep thinking he was hanging out on the moon while the Empire was around.
Psychohistory sounds like something you would use algorithms for. I am intrigued.
I think this can work out just fine given
the fact that as time progresses, parts are replaced. And from the one scene we really have, the androgyny could work out.
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Apple TV+ has done both but the more high profile shows were weekly
Indeed. And we know from Robots of Dawn and Robots and Empire that there were female humaniform robots developed by the Aurorans and Solarians. Daneel could have borrowed parts from them over the course of the years or developed them himself. Not to mention Dors Venabilli.
That would actually make it more interesting, if they intend for Demerzel to be Olivaw.
with that siad, i hope they planned, everything out. I can see this as a 5 season show based on the trilogy plus "Edge" and "Earth". That could be really cool of them if they have seeds planted now.
Not mentioned yet, but one aspect of the Foundation Saga that I love is the fact that Earth is pretty much forgotten and the stuff of myths and legends that only a few people in the Galactic Empire hold onto.
Also, seeing Trantor depicted in all its glory will be quite something.
Also, seeing Trantor depicted in all its glory will be quite something.
The trailer made me think of prelude and forward fondation with seldom being involved in the politics of trantor
Damn, that's awesome.
Also waiting on The Culture. And hopefully some day the Quantum Thief trilogy.
Worth it just for the end of Second Foundation though. Loved it when I first read it.
Also waiting on The Culture. And hopefully some day the Quantum Thief trilogy.
Worth it just for the end of Second Foundation though. Loved it when I first read it.
Not only is the budget huge but it sure looks like they've copied some prominent cinematographers work. The trailer had a very BR2049/Interstellar look to it. At least one of the cinematographers worked on west world
The marketing spiel is to be expected. This is Apple's flagship TV show and they're expecting this to compete with Netflix and Amazon's upcoming big budget shows.
Foundation trailer: Apple TV Plus series won't stick to the books, and that's good
Classic hard sci-fi likely wouldn't make great TV.
www.cnet.com
Jesus Christ how could I have missed this for so long? Gimme gimme!
Now where is that Consider Phlebas adaptation...
Now where is that Consider Phlebas adaptation...
Close enough.
Those pictures done for the del ray series, are the best. I dislike the new ones,
It's not nearly as interesting, or as epic.
Quinn's Ideas latest Foundation story analysis. There are story spoilers if you haven't read the books.
His Dune videos are also worth checking out.
His Dune videos are also worth checking out.
Never read this series, so interested at least. The content of the trailer definitely piqued my interest, even while the format was pretty tired.
The series is very dry and not sure interesting enough for a show. The overarching ideas are interesting but they have to create characters I guess.
I think a far more interesting novel is House of Suns of by Alastair Reynolds. His writing is epic and cinematic, perfect for high budget TV.
I would also rather have a series based on Rendezvous with Rama.
I think a far more interesting novel is House of Suns of by Alastair Reynolds. His writing is epic and cinematic, perfect for high budget TV.
I would also rather have a series based on Rendezvous with Rama.
Filming of the show has resumed in Ireland.
www.independent.ie
€45m sci-fi series Foundation resumes filming in Limerick in huge boost for TV industry here
Filming has resumed on one of the largest productions ever to be made in Ireland in a huge boost for the country's flagging TV and movie industry.
Looks like this is going to start in Sept:
www.macrumors.com
Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation' and 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' Premiering in September
In an email informing Apple TV+ subscribers that their free trial period will soon lapse, Apple also revealed that the series "Foundation"...
www.macrumors.com
yeeeeeeeeesssssssLooks like this is going to start in Sept:
Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation' and 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' Premiering in September
In an email informing Apple TV+ subscribers that their free trial period will soon lapse, Apple also revealed that the series "Foundation"...
This is set to be one of the biggest shows of the year - anyone planning on making an OT? The show premieres this Friday~