Date: 11/21/2000
From: TheDocEvil
I've only seen pictures on the web about this show. I hope it lives
up to what I've seen.
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Date: 01/07/2001
From: jdon15
Ok, this show is obvious either a British or Canadian production,
because of the lighting and the slight difference in the camera speed to
"regular" (American) camera speeds. So, that means that while it's just starting
in the States, the Brits and Canadians have seen these eps before (Now I know
how they feel about our shows showing later). One question, from what I've been
hearing, the show ends after one season, is this true? If it is, not only is it
a shame because it's a greatly interesting show with so much potential, then why
would SciFi make such a big deal about a foreign show that lasts one season??
Not that I don't mind seeing this show, if only for a season, but it doesn't
neccessarily makes sense. Someone please clear me up on all this.
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Date: 02/24/2001
From: conseil
Alright, first, I'll kick this off by saying this is one of my
favorite episodes yet.
1. Thomas Edison was really well portrayed.
When I was in sixth grade, I loved reading this biography series that followed
famous Americans from their birth to early adult career. Well, I really enjoyed
the Thomas Edison biography, which was followed wonderfully. For those not
familliar with Edison, he did in fact work on a train, selling his own printed
newspaper, "The Weekly Harold", candies and whatnot to passengers. Edison also
ran a chemistry lab in the cargo car as well.He also had partial deafness when
we was a kid, because he almost missed the train and the conducter pulled him up
by his ears. Also, the end was really funny, when Jules was sending the message
via telegraph, because young Tom Edison would grow up to be a telegraph operater
for a period in his life. The bits with the electricity were very funny as well.
However, some information got jumbled. Edison lost his hearing at 15,
whereas the boy in the show was no older then 13 I'd guess. Also, Edison got his
job on the train at 12, but that's not a major concern. A large problem is that
Edison's train job worked from Port Huron to Detroit, which makes their meeting
with Edison not very likely...considering the age portrayed at.
Okay, so
the creators aren't very good with ages (such as Jules being about 10 years
younger) but other then dates and ages, they've done a nice job with blending
history into the show.
2. The special effects were good. The 'tank' as
I'll call it was an interesting addition to the show's plot, and was believable
in terms of realistic looking effects. It was an interesting look at a
tank...I'm a fan of tank warfare. The entire coincidences with the model he made
and with the Phoenix were interesting. Very nice effects, very nice science put
into it. I was glad to see Jules giving off some scientific
information/suggestions as well.
3. Humor. Very nice, especially "the
guy that talks funny," and the looks on Jules's and Passepartout's faces as
Rebecca pulled off her dress and used the hoop as a ladder. Also when Rebecca
was shaving Phileas.
4. Comparison's with Jules's novels. It appears
that the only mentions so far have been from Around the World. I noticed that it
was accurate with Phileas's love and talent for whist. Also, the shaving water I
put into question, if you recall Phileas fired his past servant for having his
shaving water at the wrong temperature. Oh well, I thought it might get a nod.
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Date: 04/03/2001
From: ImDanaan
Yea,
This is a milestone for our little show #1000. I hope that
Scifi takes notice of our devotion to SAJV and gives us a second season(at
least).
Danaan
PSPS#41
FFF #41
AKB #41 |
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Date: 05/15/2001
From: SherinaSue
Didn't know if you got your emails, but you both have some lovely
snal mails coming, chock full of Praed, which ought to make anyone's day!
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Date: 07/13/2001
From: gaelle17
This just in:
Talisman Crest has announced that all plans
for a possible second season of "The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne" have been
put on hold while Phileas Fogg enters rehab for multiple substance abuse
problems.
A source at Talisman Crest, who spoke on the condition of
anonymity, confirmed that Fogg's long-standing alcohol abuse is part of the
current problem. However, Fogg has also become dependent on morphine, Valium,
laughing gas and Twizzlers as a result of a recent run-in with Scottish agents
associated with the League of Darkness.
In related news, representatives
of the Sci Fi Channel are still unwilling to return to the negotiating table
concerning further reruns of the show, due to a mysterious incident involving
Fogg, a pole-axe, and a Very Big Gun.
-- brought to you as a public
service by Gaelle | |
