What happened to space opera?

[What happened to space opera?]

Back in the early 2000s we had awesome epic space operas like Battlestar Galactica and Babylon 5. I used to see a lot of commercials promoting the Battlestar Galactica TV series back in 2004-05. I was never interested in sci fi until earlier this year when I played the first Mass Effect under the recommendation of a friend. I thought the Battle for the Citadel scene was epic. I have yet to watch Battlestar Galactica and Babylon 5.

 

 

Why don't we see shows like Battlestar Galactica or Babylon 5 anymore? Did the network execs decide the genre was dead? I think we need more epic space battles on TV.

It was long thought that fantasy was a genre once thought reserved for geeks but Game of Thrones has a broad audience. Perhaps a well written space opera with a huge budget could appeal to a diverse audience.

 

Do you think this genre should be revived?

 

 

Why doesn't HBO take their chances on sci fi?

[A threat to free speech?]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyKvTn5BT5c

 

http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/26/michael-welner-on-influential-media-violence-killers-used-to-be-presented-as-monsters-and-now-they-are-presented-as-people-we-can-relate-to/

 

He has nothing good to say about the video game medium. It is most likely he doesn't recognize the medium as a form of art. Do you think he is the next Jack Thompson?

[They are not kids toys!]

= Star Trek/Battlestar Galactica/Babylon 5

 

= All Quiet on the Western Front

 

= Pirates of the Caribbean

 

Why do people still think video games are children's toys? Today's games have themes that appeal to adults. I think it is unethical to relegate entire mediums to children's entertainment. When comic books first came out they were held to a strict code. Is there still a stigma against people who play them? I know a fighter pilot who plays World of Warcraft.

[Animation age ghetto?]

It seems like lot of people think media like comic books, animated movies/shows, and video games are meant only for children. I think this attitude stifles creativity. I think there should be more comics and animated films/shows that cover mature topics. I think American animation is geared too much toward adult comedy and children's entertainment. Can't we have an animated show or movie cover a serious topic like war or politics? Comic books have already started covering serious subject matter. When will animation grow up? If comics could move past super heroes I don't see any reason why animation should be relegated to adult comedy or childrens entertainment.

 

What genre would you want an adult animated TV series to be? Sci fi? Action? Fantasy?

 

[Command & Conquer Animated Movie or Series?]

Mass Effect and GI Joe had animated movies made for their franchises. Do you think an short animated movie would be a good way to promote Command and Conquer if EA decides to make another C&C game? I do recall that an motion comic was made for C&C 4. Would you support such an project if it was put in the right hands?