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Title: The Xpanse is BACK.. !!!!
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 April 2018, 23:19:24
SEASON 4 booooom



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Good show.. Great space Grphx..


They probably thought no one would Notice..

But Tp4 noticed.. shoddy welding. hehheh

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Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: Zuology on Wed, 25 April 2018, 23:46:03
As a non-cable subscriber, it's the only show I've ever bought a "season pass" for rather than waiting for the excruciating delay to view on prime/netflix, plus it helps their ratings and hopefully pushes the producers to keep it going! Seriously quality.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 April 2018, 23:58:20
It nails that coldness of space feel,  and yet the characters tie it together.

I really think the show can go the distance as,  dare I say startrek ??

Because trek discovery, super lame..

Even Orville is better.





Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 26 April 2018, 06:22:50
Frankie Adams,  getting a little --tooo-- Chub..

She's been full figure since Season 1, but now, hrrrmm.


They were saying this was poor casting since the beginning relative to the book construct.

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: Zuology on Thu, 26 April 2018, 08:50:42
I thought it was one of those realism things where the lack of gravity with her time off-planet leads to swelling, bloating, and irritation  :))
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: clasicks on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:08:07
It nails that coldness of space feel,  and yet the characters tie it together.

I really think the show can go the distance as,  dare I say startrek ??

Because trek discovery, super lame..

Even Orville is better.


orville was entertaining, i liked it. and seth mcfarlins voice is so comforting after all the years of family guy...


The expanse i could never pay attention too when i watched through them, ill have to go back for a rewatch if its a tp4 top show
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:12:09

The expanse i could never pay attention too when i watched through them, ill have to go back for a rewatch if its a tp4 top show


Don't force yourself if you didn't like it clasicks hahaha.

For Tp4, there is this deep desire to leave earth..

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: clasicks on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:14:02

The expanse i could never pay attention too when i watched through them, ill have to go back for a rewatch if its a tp4 top show


Don't force yourself if you didn't like it clasicks hahaha.

For Tp4, there is this deep desire to leave earth..



LOL. I think i was just distracted... most times i use tv for white noise...
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:14:42
I thought it was one of those realism things where the lack of gravity with her time off-planet leads to swelling, bloating, and irritation  :))

Hahahahaha... it's sci-fi,  the narrative can be explained in any way one likes.. 

I always imagined she would look kind of like an FBB.

Because, the book highly emphasized that this particular female-character Intimidated Men
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: Zuology on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:17:27
I thought it was one of those realism things where the lack of gravity with her time off-planet leads to swelling, bloating, and irritation  :))

Hahahahaha... it's sci-fi,  the narrative can be explained in any way one likes.. 

I always imagined the character would look kind of like an FBB.

Because, the book highly emphasized that this particular female-character Intimidated Men,

FBB == Female Body Builder? I mean, not to get too memey here, but... "She Thicc, She Protecc, She give no hecc". She definitely intimidated that pilot/crew lackey to get off of the Guanshiyin!

As a side note, I really like the belter creole slang. Reminds me of the language the grounders use in "The 100" which is not a great show by any means, but good to pass time.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:27:09
I thought it was one of those realism things where the lack of gravity with her time off-planet leads to swelling, bloating, and irritation  :))

Hahahahaha... it's sci-fi,  the narrative can be explained in any way one likes.. 

I always imagined the character would look kind of like an FBB.

Because, the book highly emphasized that this particular female-character Intimidated Men,

FBB == Female Body Builder? I mean, not to get too memey here, but... "She Thicc, She Protecc, She give no hecc". She definitely intimidated that pilot/crew lackey to get off of the Guanshiyin!

As a side note, I really like the belter creole slang. Reminds me of the language the grounders use in "The 100" which is not a great show by any means, but good to pass time.

I watched the 1st season of 100..  Too much teen-drama for me to continue..

But I think it's a great show for young people..


Frankie Adams,,,  I think the issue comes down to proportions..  There's nothing wrong with being Thicc,   but if that doesn't come with some more shoulder muscles, the belly width just makes her look out of shape/pudgy.

Intimidation is improved from having an overall V-shape.

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 26 April 2018, 12:08:13
Good show
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: jihadu on Thu, 26 April 2018, 13:12:10
Good show
Big if true
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Sun, 29 April 2018, 21:49:32
They not playing it on net****s, how can i watch without subscription fees? Any more subscrit
Ption fees andi may as well get cable tv again
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: Zuology on Sun, 29 April 2018, 22:36:57
They not playing it on net****s, how can i watch without subscription fees? Any more subscrit
Ption fees andi may as well get cable tv again

If you are relying on subscription streaming services, you will always be waiting for the season to wrap before you can consume it. Speaking from my location in US, Amazon Prime was quicker to release to subscription streaming than Netflix, but ultimately was still almost a full year+ after the season ended.

I was actually convinced by a very well worded and explained post in /r/theexpanse that urged fans to contribute to active viewing numbers so that the producers/studio would be convinced to keep running the show and not cancelling due to low viewership numbers. This is the first show I have ever paid for a season pass (I went through Google Play, but similar options exist for Prime, iTunes, etc.) so that I could hopefully contribute to the momentum and success of a show that I love.

There are numerous examples of shows that have huge fan bases and desire for more seasons/episodes, but they withered on the vine because Nielsen ratings and current season numbers were not great, even though viewer numbers on streaming platforms expressed enormous interest. Producers/studios can't or won't wait for series to get to streaming and then judge if they will back or sign another season, due to basic business/investment reasons. Imagine if something like Firefly could have been kept alive instead of just existing as a cult favorite after the fact!

If it's not an option for you financially, that's totally fine, but I just wanted to point out that 2-3 months of streaming subscription on yet another service (**** Hulu btw, even though I want to get down with some more Handmaid's Tale) will easily fund a season pass for a fantastic series that is currently unparalleled in its category.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Mon, 30 April 2018, 03:06:05
They not playing it on net****s, how can i watch without subscription fees? Any more subscrit
Ption fees andi may as well get cable tv again

Imagine if something like Firefly could have been kept alive instead of just existing as a cult favorite after the fact!

If it's not an option for you financially, that's totally fine, but I just wanted to point out that 2-3 months of streaming subscription on yet another service (**** Hulu btw, even though I want to get down with some more Handmaid's Tale) will easily fund a season pass for a fantastic series that is currently unparalleled in its category.

Oh don't get me wrong I am happy to pay to watch the season, I just don't want to pay for anymore streaming services month to month. Firefly's cancelling was a crime against humanity and I hope Expanse does not end up in the same position. I have Amazon Prime so I might have a look at that avenue.

I actually started watching Handmaid's Tale the other day, it took me a while to find a free service. But SBS on demand has it, you just have to sign up no credit card details required as they just run adds during the show. I don't know if it will work in USA or anyone else though. I also don't know what seasons they are up to etc.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 30 April 2018, 07:18:32

Imagine if something like Firefly could have been kept alive instead of just existing as a cult favorite after the fact!


Firefly

(https://i.imgur.com/haw8P23.gif)

/Monday Ruined
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Mon, 30 April 2018, 07:36:25

Imagine if something like Firefly could have been kept alive instead of just existing as a cult favorite after the fact!


Firefly

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/haw8P23.gif)


/Monday Ruined

GIB CUDDLE POOR BASEMENT DWELLER LET US LUST TOGETHER
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 30 April 2018, 07:38:04

Imagine if something like Firefly could have been kept alive instead of just existing as a cult favorite after the fact!


Firefly

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/haw8P23.gif)


/Monday Ruined

GIB CUDDLE POOR BASEMENT DWELLER LET US LUST TOGETHER

Fanpeople should talk native all time.. !!

/Much enjoy
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Mon, 30 April 2018, 07:39:52

Imagine if something like Firefly could have been kept alive instead of just existing as a cult favorite after the fact!


Firefly

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/haw8P23.gif)


/Monday Ruined

GIB CUDDLE POOR BASEMENT DWELLER LET US LUST TOGETHER

Fanpeople should talk native all time.. !!

/Much enjoy


xoxo
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 30 April 2018, 08:31:44

Imagine if something like Firefly could have been kept alive instead of just existing as a cult favorite after the fact!


Firefly

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/haw8P23.gif)


/Monday Ruined

GIB CUDDLE POOR BASEMENT DWELLER LET US LUST TOGETHER

Fanpeople should talk native all time.. !!

/Much enjoy


xoxo

dang
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 04 May 2018, 16:16:18
Expanse is great because of how Dark it is.. Space is dark.. very dark.. black all around... 

Just like Tp4's command hovel..
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 04 May 2018, 16:25:36
OKOKOK..

Here's a thought..

What if....... the Next season, they scrap the old cast.. Then put together a doppleganger cast.. and Just make it into the Prequel for Firefly..

THEN, after that,  just call it.. Expanse: Firefly. !!
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 04 May 2018, 16:56:06
They won't. The show is still gud.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 04 May 2018, 17:01:19
They won't. The show is still gud.

I really don't know how long they can stretch the politics of war motif..

Because , while it serves the narrative for space-battle..  It doesn't make sense as to what either party has to profit from the war.


Given their tech,, What Don't they already have in terms of satisfying every possible (Human) desire..



Which is why turning it into m0ar Firefly is a good idea.. because Cowboy frontier trajectory, actually allows for the human-pettiness of story lines to unfold..







Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 04 May 2018, 17:48:32
The people weren't ready for Firefly, but I think they're ready for The Expanse. That's what I was trying to say in my current limited capacity.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 04 May 2018, 18:11:53
The people weren't ready for Firefly, but I think they're ready for The Expanse. That's what I was trying to say in my current limited capacity.

HBO should buy Firefly..

Then we'll get some more Inara Action scenes..    annnnd more episodes on the brothel planet...  annd Space Dragon, Like in Farscape the Budong.. !!
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 17 May 2018, 07:08:28
ZOMG.  alien jelly fish ..

There has to be a 4th season.. or it'll be firefly all over again..

N00000000000ooooooooooo
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Thu, 17 May 2018, 07:21:13
Watching second episode right now.


I like the racing space ship.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 17 May 2018, 07:26:37
Watching second episode right now.


I like the racing space ship.

u already watched season 1 and 2 ?

binge much ?


(https://i.imgur.com/OQmX7p2.gif)
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 17 May 2018, 07:39:59
whispers *HBO.. buy sell.. buy sell*
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Thu, 17 May 2018, 07:40:42
Watching second episode right now.


I like the racing space ship.

u already watched season 1 and 2 ?

binge much ?


Show Image
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Watched 1 and 2 ages ago.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 17 May 2018, 08:15:37
whispers *HBO.. buy sell.. buy sell*

Has HBO done a big space show ?

I can't recall.. hrrrmmm..

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Wed, 23 May 2018, 01:50:47
Saw something that said Expanse got the ****can. But then read something about someone else was going to pick up the series and run with it.

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 23 May 2018, 05:06:42
Saw something that said Expanse got the can. But then read something about someone else was going to pick up the series and run with it.


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Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Wed, 23 May 2018, 05:19:00
Saw something that said Expanse got the can. But then read something about someone else was going to pick up the series and run with it.


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But it may have been Amazon so they may just be fishing for likes.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 23 May 2018, 05:22:52
Saw something that said Expanse got the can. But then read something about someone else was going to pick up the series and run with it.


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But it may have been Amazon so they may just be fishing for likes.



For a while I thought every-space-show could use m0ar money.

That's certainly true for the effects, but I think discovery is proof that too much money has significant negative effects to the creative process.

That was the laziest writing ever.. Yea, cool cgi, great costumes, lasers..   but missing the core..
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 23 May 2018, 13:04:13
Saw something that said Expanse got the can. But then read something about someone else was going to pick up the series and run with it.


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But it may have been Amazon so they may just be fishing for likes.

The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/expanse-revived-season-4-at-amazon-1113803) does state that they are close to a deal on Amazon, and this twitter post seems to support this also.

https://twitter.com/edaxmedia/status/998392203469828096

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: Zuology on Wed, 23 May 2018, 13:36:29
The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/expanse-revived-season-4-at-amazon-1113803) does state that they are close to a deal on Amazon, and this twitter post seems to support this also.

https://twitter.com/edaxmedia/status/998392203469828096

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Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 23 May 2018, 16:17:39
Nice
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Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 23 May 2018, 16:53:49
Nice

//Touch !!
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 24 May 2018, 13:30:11
And... it's apparently a done deal.

https://news.avclub.com/amazon-decides-to-revive-the-expanse-proving-that-airp-1826210325

UPDATE:  Clickbait again.  They're buying into that same THR story.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 24 May 2018, 13:41:06
 :'(
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Thu, 24 May 2018, 17:30:02
... fishing for likes.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 24 May 2018, 17:30:44
HAHAHAHAHAHA

Glad high tech future spaceships are cooled by Antec Laptop coolers..


(https://i.imgur.com/8l4kWNs.gif)

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Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 24 May 2018, 20:06:43
Man.. Totes want to try some of dat --pixie-dust-- futuristic drugzzz.

Prolly super good..



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Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 25 May 2018, 11:12:48
It looks good n' all..

But this much eye makeup on the captain of the ship, (or any military female) doesn't make any sense.



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Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: chuckdee on Fri, 25 May 2018, 21:41:07
"Military" and "Belter" are two different things, and Belter Military is pretty much an oxymoron.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Fri, 25 May 2018, 23:30:45
"Military" and "Belter" are two different things, and Belter Military is pretty much an oxymoron.

She just a jacked up union boss from the 70s...
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: chuckdee on Sat, 26 May 2018, 01:13:07
The Expanse is now officially saved, and will be a Prime Original next season.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheExpanse/comments/8m7qj3/together_we_have_saved_the_expanse/

https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/statuses/1000226761659973632

https://twitter.com/casanvar/status/1000234595680505856

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Sat, 26 May 2018, 02:13:08
Thank **** for that.

RIP Firefly never forget.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 26 May 2018, 02:50:00
Thank **** for that.

RIP Firefly never forget.

I like expanse.. not as much as firefly..

I'm happy that it's being picked up..  hopefully they can handle the -Pressure-..

If they flop now.. ..

No, !!

They must succeed..


It's a good thing they've got a solid novel to adapt.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Sat, 26 May 2018, 02:52:02
Thank **** for that.

RIP Firefly never forget.

I like expanse.. not as much as firefly..

I'm happy that it's being picked up..  hopefully they can handle the -Pressure-..

If they flop now.. ..

No, !!

They must succeed..


It's a good thing they've got a solid novel to adapt.


I didnt know there were books but now that i do.....
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 26 May 2018, 02:54:58


I didnt know there were books but now that i do.....

Yea, we're lucky on this one.

If they had to COME UP with stuff off hand, jesus,   Trek Discovery.. GDI..

 

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 26 May 2018, 03:05:12
Also,  why hasn't bezos brought back firefly..

or Elon.. any of them could bring it back..

Just .. 1 more movie at  least...  the cast is still alive enough for that..  a few more years, it wouldn't work..

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: goodman247 on Mon, 28 May 2018, 00:58:48
Thank god the show is saved!!
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 29 May 2018, 16:14:42
Tomorrow is xpanse day..

can already feelz it..  dat' darkness ..
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 29 May 2018, 20:38:53
#moreamazonproductplacements
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 29 May 2018, 23:21:05
#moreamazonproductplacements

!! Alexa,  how Tp4 gets the m0ar females..
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: fanpeople on Wed, 30 May 2018, 05:08:02
#moreamazonproductplacements

Need fuel in space? Just hit your amazon dash button and some belter will be there within the day care of galex.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 30 May 2018, 06:48:15
#moreamazonproductplacements

Need fuel in space? Just hit your amazon dash button and some belter will be there within the day care of galex.

Hrrrmm, that's gonna be a very expensive button press,  + the fees for space-tightbeam

but then maybe amazon makes the tightbeam service free..

But then amazon employees would m00ch off of that hahaha and send messages via amazon tightbeam, but then cancel the order.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 30 May 2018, 07:50:35
Hrrrrngggg.. why isn't it 9pm already..

(https://i.imgur.com/Ohw5KQ8.gif) 

Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 31 May 2018, 13:38:03
Man.. dos' Epic Dragon Cameras they use on the Expanse..


Seriously Freakn' Amazing shadow detail..  Can't see sensor noise..



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Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: ArchDill on Wed, 27 February 2019, 21:49:28
I just started watching this, last week, and it is amazing.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 27 February 2019, 22:58:13
#beltalowdaiscoming
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: Zuology on Thu, 28 February 2019, 08:36:46
I'm resisting re-binging everything that got put up on Amazon Prime until it's closer to actual season 4 release so I don't face too much of a gap, but I'm so weak. I can't wait to hear what new diplomatic language Avasarala blesses us with this season (her cursing is my favorite).
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 28 February 2019, 09:13:45
I'm resisting re-binging everything that got put up on Amazon Prime until it's closer to actual season 4 release so I don't face too much of a gap, but I'm so weak. I can't wait to hear what new diplomatic language Avasarala blesses us with this season (her cursing is my favorite).

I wonder if they rendered the CGI in 2K or 4K.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is starting up again.
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 16 December 2019, 21:44:45
SEASON 44444444444444444444

Was hoping they'd do HDR,  buhhhhh.. Seems like SDR only like before.
Title: Re: The Xpanse is BACK.. !!!!
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 December 2019, 13:53:00
CGI seeeeems like higher than 2K res at some places,  and other places, look 2K.. Hrrrrmm.. prolly variable res render ?
Title: Re: The Xpanse is BACK.. !!!!
Post by: Sintpinty on Tue, 17 December 2019, 19:57:27
SEASON 4 booooom



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OLD_______________


Good show.. Great space Grphx..


They probably thought no one would Notice..

But Tp4 noticed.. shoddy welding. hehheh

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I care more about star wars