BBC's Sherlock: Series 2

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A US TV insider defended the project, admitting they had been influenced by Sherlock's success but adding they wanted to bring a 'modern twist' to the stories, which they claimed would have viewer appeal.

... Which is exactly what Sherlock did .

 

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Potentially a massive spoiler regarding the last episode.

http://a.yfrog.com/img515/2151/c9f.png

Spoiler

Is that Cumberbatch's stunt double (aka a goof), or is this confirmation that there was a body switch?

 

[TheVileOne]

An American TV version just sounds stupid.

It will just be another pedestrian procedural with a quirky lead just like PRIME SUSPECT and every other lame bland procedural out there.

I just don't see the point honestly. And for the haters, just because a series is being conceived doesn't mean it will get picked up.

 

[echostation]

No one saw my earlier posts... One clear way is to make Sherlock a foreign Muslim or Arabo type character. That gives it a new political ethnic social political spin that would b exciting to see... otherwise it's the same old Psych Mentalist stuff over and over...

 

[TheVileOne]

I saw that post echostation . . . I just thought it was a bad idea .

Also I doubt the estate that controls Sherlock Holmes would allow that. They were apparently furious over the rumors of a gay relationship between Sherlock and Watson in the new movies and the possibility of them kissing.

Seriously echostation, you really think a Hollywood production company will approve of an Arab/Muslim version of Sherlock Holmes? C'mon. C'mon!

 

[Thundercrack85]

Isn't Sherlock in the public domain?

 

[TheVileOne]

It's confusing. I think mostly it is but specific parts are not.

I blame authors and lawyers and people who write copyright law. It is deliberately confusing and hard to interpret like contracts.

 

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DVD:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005UL537Y

Blu-Ray:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005UL53AQ

I don't know if they're compatible with US DVD/Blu-Ray players, though.

 

[Liam_H]

The Blu-Ray is region free while the DVD is not.

 

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So the Blu-Ray will work on US players?

I have a PS3 and a Sony Blu-Ray player. If it will work on even one of them, I'm ordering it tomorrow.

 

[Liam_H]

Yeap, the Blu-Ray is listed as region free so it should work on either one of those machines.

 

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The producer of the BBC's Sherlock has said that she finds the mooted US remake of the show, called Elementary, to be "extremely worrying".

Speaking to The Independent, producer Sue Vertue revealed that she was concerned that US network CBS's plans to revamp the detective series in a modern context would overlap with the UK version of the show.

She said: "We understand that CBS are doing their own version of an updated Sherlock Holmes. It's interesting, as they approached us a while back about remaking our show."

She went on to add:

At the time, they made great assurances about their integrity, so we have to assume that their modernised Sherlock Holmes doesn't resemble ours in any way, as that would be extremely worrying. We are very proud of our show and like any proud parent, will protect the interest and wellbeing of our offspring.

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So basically CBS went to the BBC and asked if they could remake their Sherlock and they said no so CBS is going to make it anyway but call in Elementary.​

I know Sherlock Holmes is a public domain character but if CBS tries to directly rip off storylines and characterization from BBC Sherlock I wonder if Moffat, Gatiss and co could or would sue them.​

 

[Kahoot]

Doesn't Sherlock get aired in the US with the name Elementary already? I may be mixing things up a little but I was sure some said it aired with a different name.

 

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So apparently UK discs are authored to 50i specs, meaning that the video is encoded In 1080i 50hz.

From my understanding, Playstation 3's and Sony Blu-Ray players operate at 1080p 60hz, meaning that they can only play discs authored to 60i specs. In other words, the Blu-Ray won't work on either of my systems .

This **** is confusing.

 

[Orb]

Doesn't Sherlock get aired in the US with the name Elementary already? I may be mixing things up a little but I was sure some said it aired with a different name.

Its still called Sherlock here.

 

[Gold Samurai]

if CBS tries to directly rip off storylines and characterization from BBC Sherlock I wonder if Moffat, Gatiss and co could or would sue them.​

I don't see how. Maybe someone could tell me.

Moffat and Gatiss are still putting their own spin on classic "Sherlock" novels

"A Study in Scarlet"

"The Reinbach Falls"

"The Hounds of Baskerville"


I don't think see how they can sue when they themselves are using the material and telling it in a modern day setting.

 

[TheVileOne]

First series was released on DVD in the US. Why wouldn't series 2?

I also reviewed series 1 on DVD for the American release:

http://www.411mania.com/movies/dvd_reviews/167819/Sherlock:--Series-1-DVD-Review.htm

 

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I don't see how. Maybe someone could tell me.

Moffat and Gatiss are still putting their own spin on classic "Sherlock" novels

"A Study in Scarlet"

"The Reinbach Falls"

"The Hounds of Baskerville"


I don't think see how they can sue when they themselves are using the material and telling it in a modern day setting.

I know Moffat and Gatiss are doing their take on the stories what I mean is if CBS directly copied their take on the stories just changed the setting to the U.S.

For example the Hound Of The Baskerville episode if they used a military testing facility and a hallucinogenic drug plot.

 

[Boom]

First series was released on DVD in the US. Why wouldn't series 2?

I also reviewed series 1 on DVD for the American release:

http://www.411mania.com/movies/dvd_reviews/167819/Sherlock:--Series-1-DVD-Review.htm

They did, but it came out a few months after the UK version.

I'm impatient .

 

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I wonder if Moriarty's brother/s will show up in the next series

 

[Crockett]

They should adapt The Sign of the Four for one of the episodes in the next series, it's a favorite of mine, it introduce Mary also.

 

[Two-Face=Badass]

They should adapt The Sign of the Four for one of the episodes in the next series, it's a favorite of mine, it introduce Mary also.

I agree, Sherlock definitely needs more racism.

As long as you cut Small's story from the end, and alter it so it doesn't end up being a middle finger to minorities like the Blind Banker, it could be quite enjoyable though.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

Can someone explain to me why Moriarty [BLACKOUT]shot himself[/BLACKOUT], I didn't quite understand his motives.

 

[jonathancrane]

Can someone explain to me why Moriarty [BLACKOUT]shot himself[/BLACKOUT], I didn't quite understand his motives.

Spoiler

He shot himself so that Holmes could not acquire the codes to recall the assassins who were about to shoot John, Lestrade, and Mrs. Hudson. Thus, making suicide the only way Holmes could save his friends.