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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 20:51:42 GMT
So I just rewatched Miracle Day, and it makes me wonder if Big Finish ever reached out to Mekhi Phifer? Lots of cliff hangers at the end of Miracle Day.
Now granted I have NOT listened to season 5&6, and am making my way through the audio catalogue of Torchwood. So without spoilers, should we get Rex?
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Post by themeddlingmonk on Aug 30, 2020 20:52:51 GMT
I’d like to see a monthly with him set after Miracle Day, but I don’t feel as though there’s a place for him in the ongoing storyline.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 20:54:49 GMT
I’d like to see a monthly with him set after Miracle Day, but I don’t feel as though there’s a place for him in the ongoing storyline. I could see him having a spin off, didn't he become the head of the CIA or something? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 20:59:14 GMT
Truth be told, Rex and Jack should have future solo adventures together too being they can't die, and would then live indefinitely together. Doctor Who mentioned the Head of Now had a species, Rex could be part of it 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 21:05:36 GMT
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Post by themeddlingmonk on Aug 30, 2020 21:06:40 GMT
That’s clearly a fan edit.
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Post by Digi on Aug 30, 2020 21:21:45 GMT
It’s a really well done mockup though.
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Post by themeddlingmonk on Aug 30, 2020 21:40:14 GMT
Yeah the person who did it does some nice covers.
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Post by lorcan444 on Aug 30, 2020 21:42:38 GMT
I don't how true this is but I remember hearing a while back that there were some rights issues surrounding characters from miracle day which is why big finish can't follow up on that cliffhanger. I think it's to do with miracle day being a co-production with Starz.
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Post by lidar2 on Aug 31, 2020 8:15:12 GMT
I don't how true this is but I remember hearing a while back that there were some rights issues surrounding characters from miracle day which is why big finish can't follow up on that cliffhanger. I think it's to do with miracle day being a co-production with Starz. I thought that as well, though I couldn't tell you where I read it. |
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Post by cwm on Aug 31, 2020 9:22:43 GMT
Yeah it was in the podcast some time ago - it sounds like a similar deal with the DW TV movie, they can't use any characters or concepts created specifically for Miracle Day.
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Post by themeddlingmonk on Aug 31, 2020 10:20:21 GMT
They’ve namedropped Rex, Esther and the three families though. I suppose it’s probably not the same as actually using them.
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Post by anothermanicmondas on Aug 31, 2020 12:41:30 GMT
They’ve namedropped Rex, Esther and the three families though. I suppose it’s probably not the same as actually using them. maybe, it's becuase while characters can be copyrighted, names cannot be So Soolin has been name dropped in Blake's Seven:the Way Ahead but has not actually featured in any Big Finish releases
(of course, while it's okay to name drop, having the same actors play similar characters with the same name as on tv is pushing it too far - which is why BBV had to change the names of Proffessor and Ace)
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Post by grinch on Aug 31, 2020 19:16:29 GMT
I always presumed it was due to rights issues as well. Let’s face it, if Big Finish could include him they would.
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Post by polly on Aug 31, 2020 23:05:39 GMT
I haven't kept up on the Torchwood audios, but given that they've made a fifth and sixth "season" I'm surprised to hear they haven't used Rex in some capacity. I wonder if with so many productions shut down for now, if BF could take advantage of Mekhi's increased availability?
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Post by cwm on Aug 31, 2020 23:10:51 GMT
I haven't kept up on the Torchwood audios, but given that they've made a fifth and sixth "season" I'm surprised to hear they haven't used Rex in some capacity. I wonder if with so many productions shut down for now, if BF could take advantage of Mekhi's increased availability? It's not a matter of wanting or being able to use the character. They can't because of copyright issues surrounding any character created specifically for Miracle Day. |
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Post by polly on Sept 1, 2020 5:10:48 GMT
It's not a matter of wanting or being able to use the character. They can't because of copyright issues surrounding any character created specifically for Miracle Day. Oh, right, yeah. I guess with Starz it's a TVM situation all over again. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2020 17:51:13 GMT
I haven't kept up on the Torchwood audios, but given that they've made a fifth and sixth "season" I'm surprised to hear they haven't used Rex in some capacity. I wonder if with so many productions shut down for now, if BF could take advantage of Mekhi's increased availability? It's not a matter of wanting or being able to use the character. They can't because of copyright issues surrounding any character created specifically for Miracle Day. What makes me question that, is that Starz was VERY vocal before that they did NOT cancel the show, and was willing to continue it WHENEVER Russell T. Davis wanted to. Now, I assume it's more of a BBC issue, because they don't want the show, but allowed audios, and Starz is more invested in tv as opposed to audios. Likewise... Perhaps BF just didn't even want to bother with Starz. |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2021 8:05:43 GMT
I still hope one day we get him into it.
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Post by thelonecenturion on May 1, 2021 8:50:21 GMT
This quote from Goss in a Torchwood announcement from last year intrigues me: We still haven't had an announcement about the fifteenth anniversary release, or any of the other special releases. What with this year being Miracle Day's tenth anniversary, perhaps there's a chance something will be released? Personally, I think a great way of introducing Rex to BF Torchwood would be in a Monthly release, and then if it does well I'd love to hear an Outbreak-style special release set between Miracle Day and Aliens Among Us. |
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