DVD Talk Forum - ABC making new version of 'V'

From Kenneth Johnson's website:

Quote:

Update 10/9/08 -- You may hear reports that Warner Bros TV is attempting to “reimagine” V as a television series. This is relatively old news. Last fall their new concept, which Kenny in not involved with, was passed on by all four networks. Though ABC is again considering the possibility of developing a TV pilot project, this does not in any way affect Kenny’s ongoing efforts to remake his original classic as a major motion picture.

Kenny’s prime desire is to bring big-screen production values to the new movie while protecting the quality, integrity and substance that made his original V such a critically acclaimed, international landmark.

More soon. Ignore all other rumors -- the real deal will always be announced here as soon as possible.

I've heard he's been working on a script for a motion picture of V since all four networks passed on his pilots for V: The Second Generation. Interesting that ABC is considering remaking it without his involvement.

I don't know anything about the guy, but I get the idea he is very protective of his work which is why he stepped out when the network tried getting involved in the sequel to the first miniseries. I know he's said he didn't like V getting into comics, etc. He wanted it to stay a "pure" allegory of our times instead of a generic sci-fi show.