New "Cosmos" TV series

[Neil]

Looks like it's finally being made! Even if it's just half as good as the original, it will be great!

http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/05/7268111-a-new-cosmos-will-be-on-tv

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/fox-orders-13-episode-sequel-to-carl-sagans-cosmos-docu-series-to-be-produced-by-seth-macfarlane-for-2013-launch/

[kidgloves]

Is the original Cosmos a "must watch" even today?

[BillyRay]

Is the original Cosmos a "must watch" even today?

It's a little dated, stylisticly, but Sagan is simply fascinating as a mass-media teacher.

I know Tyson from Nova, he's not a bad choice for host. I'll watch it.

[Neil]

Is the original Cosmos a "must watch" even today?

Styles have of course changed, mainly with the pace of presentation being quicker now. But I watched a couple of episodes a few years back, and still found them utterly engrossing and informative.

[kidgloves]

Styles have of course changed, mainly with the pace of presentation being quicker now. But I watched a couple of episodes a few years back, and still found them utterly engrossing and informative.

I tried watching the first episode the other night but after seeing Through the Wormhole recently im afraid to say i couldn't get passed the 70's presentation and i've become so used to HD now that even a dvd version wasn't sharp enough for me. Im sure the information is engrossing but i constantly had the thought that i was watching outdated science.

[Neil]

I tried watching the first episode the other night but after seeing Through the Wormhole recently im afraid to say i couldn't get passed the 70's presentation and i've become so used to HD now that even a dvd version wasn't sharp enough for me. Im sure the information is engrossing but i constantly had the thought that i was watching outdated science.

I understand about the presentation and video quality, but what's interesting abuot Cosmos is it actually does provide some rather good solid physics, in a beautifully presented and digestible ways. It also has a beautiful soundtrack/score!

But I can understand more modern glossy presentations can make this classic series appear out of date!

Beautiful!
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[Danny]

cosmos like the old show carl sagan hosted? if so good, kids needs some of that again. get that chinese-american dude with the white 'its totally not plug ins' hair that does all the talks about robuts and quasars and junk.

[wayzim]

Looks like it's finally being made! Even if it's just half as good as the original, it will be great!

http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/05/7268111-a-new-cosmos-will-be-on-tv

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/fox-orders-13-episode-sequel-to-carl-sagans-cosmos-docu-series-to-be-produced-by-seth-macfarlane-for-2013-launch/

I was definitely curious as to who they got to host it, cuz I'd been looking to see who the next Sagan would be for years.
I've seen Tyson on a number of Science shows, and maybe he might give it more gravitas, but Machio Kaku has run the Space and Physics gambit from Astronomy to Super Heroes, so more kids might recognize him.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku

What can I say, I'm a fan.

Wayne Z

[Neil]

The only other thing I can think that had the same sort of take on science that Cosmos had, is Bill Bryson's 'A Short History Of Nearly Everything'. Somewhat like Cosmos, it's a very insightful, and most importantly interesting and unique, look through treads of physics, biology and history.

I can highly recommend the audio bok of it!


Back to Cosmos... :) Carl would have loved this I feel!
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[Rottedfreak]

Seth Macfarlane will have a hand in it, Family Guy referenced cosmos years ago:
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[Neil]

^^ lol!

[kidgloves]

This is a very interesting extra on the Cosmos DVD if no ones seen it

A Dialogue Between Carl Sagan and Ted Turner


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2zMa3unSN8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acBqqe61WjQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj_MZ6i5Dr0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35EROe20kWI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pqO1KFV0S8

[Neil]

^^ Such a shame he was taken from us early :(

[Neil]

It's time to get going again!

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[Legion2213]

Does the actual information of the original still stand up to scrutiny? We learn so much about the universe on an almost daily basis nowadays.

[Neil]

Does the actual information of the original still stand up to scrutiny? We learn so much about the universe on an almost daily basis nowadays.

Absolutely! Only a few episodes show things which are now out of date - eg: sections on Mars.

Most of it is beautifully crafted material presented fabulously by Sagan!

And then there's the score/music too! Vangelis' did the series proud!

[Legion2213]

Absolutely! Only a few episodes show things which are now out of date - eg: sections on Mars.

Most of it is beautifully crafted material presented fabulously by Sagan!

And then there's the score/music too! Vangelis' did the series proud!

Yeah, I have a best of Vangelis CD with the main theme tune on it somewhere. Also have the special edition Blade Runner 3CD set...very tasty!

[Neil]

Yeah, I have a best of Vangelis CD with the main theme tune on it somewhere. Also have the special edition Blade Runner 3CD set...very tasty!

Many many great Vangelis tunes in Cosmos!
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[Neil]

Well the reviews seem positive... It's not on in the UK till next weekend.

So any of you guys see it?

[kidgloves]

Got it. Haven't watched yet.
It's on National Geo next week for those who don't know

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Enjoyed it immensely although it's too early to judge it.
They had to get our solar system out of the way so a lot of the info is just retreading stuff we've heard countless times.

[Neil]

Finally watched the first episode...

Really enjoyed! Only things that annoyed me were:-
1) I'm watching to learn about and enjoy the cosmos, not see a CGI spaceship. How many unnecessary close ups do we need of this CGI ship?
2) The cartoon history of Giordano Bruno was a little "goodies vs baddies" for me, with evil cartoon religious inquisitors etc.

But otherwise enjoyed it, and hope the remaining episodes stay to fact & information rather than the unnecessary CGI fantasy stuff...

[Rottedfreak]

http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/files/2014/03/yourcosmicaddress.jpg

You saw it! you can't unsee it! OBEY.

[Neil]

^^

LOL!! Clever! Put's things into perspective don't it!

[kidgloves]

Season 2 coming in 2019

http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/cosmos-season-2-national-geographic-1202663444/

[Neil]

Season 2 coming in 2019

http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/cosmos-season-2-national-geographic-1202663444/


Good I think... Still not watched the first series... Any comments on it?

[kidgloves]

Good I think... Still not watched the first series... Any comments on it?

While i think de grasse tyson is a good science communicator, there's something about his presentation style that doesn't work for me. Kind of grates on me a bit.
The science and show presentation are great though.

[Neil]

While i think de grasse tyson is a good science communicator, there's something about his presentation style that doesn't work for me. Kind of grates on me a bit.
The science and show presentation are great though.

I'm actually taking my kids through the original Sagan series at the moment. Maybe when I've got through that, I'll go through the new one...

[kidgloves]

I'm working my way through the audio book of Pale Blue Dot at the moment. It's partly read by Sagan and it still holds up today. More philosophy mixed with science than Cosmos.

[EvilNed]

I loved it. It was great. Also enjoy watching Tyson, as much as Sagan I'd say. Perhaps even more so.

[Neil]

I loved it. It was great. Also enjoy watching Tyson, as much as Sagan I'd say. Perhaps even more so.

OK! I'll push it up my "to watch list" :)