New Knight Rider Series

[Knight]

So, off the success of the 'backdoor pilot' movie from back in February, the show has been picked up for a series. principal photography starts in 2 weeks, and will be shot in LA, not Vancouver, with the series airing from September 24th.

In an interview, Justin Bruenig has revealed that the 'attack mode' car will be getting a new look, although its still based around the Shelby Mustang GT500KR edition. The series picks up 6 months after the movie, and apparently will be in realtime as such, with the cars new gadgets being revealed in each episode.

There's also been details of the first episode leaked.

Spoiler: Knight Rider 2008

Apparently the first episode will be "A Knight in Shining Armor" - at least they seem to be keeping the naming convention going . Mike Traceur, Charles and Sarah Graiman and Carrie Rivai are all present in the series, along with the car. It has not been confirmed whether Val Kilmer will continue as the cars voice.
2 new characters working for Knight Industries join the team.
There are hints that there will be a major change to Mike's life. Nothing has been revealed although it has been hinted that it harks back to the opening words for the original series.

David Hasselhoff has indicated that he will be appearing in some episodes of the new Knight Rider, although this is also unconfirmed. I think that may be a good thing, as it helps establish a relationship between old and new, as well as father and son

 

[Jetfreak]

Hmmm, I've never heard of a Knight Rider remake, When did the backdoor pilot air? I've never heard of it

 

[Knight]

Hmmm, I've never heard of a Knight Rider remake, When did the backdoor pilot air? I've never heard of it

February 17th in America.

I found it online to watch afterwards, its not aired in the UK yet as far as I know

 

[Knight]

More news:

1) Val Kilmer has confirmed that he will be resuming his role as Kitt for the series. He also provided the voice for the TV movie after contractual conflicts forced Will Arnett to drop out.

2) One of the cars new gadgets will be the ability to use the front windshield as a touch screen, presumably like a heads up display. Sounds similar to the virtual display on the Knight 4000 from "Knight Rider 2000" so it'll be interesting to see how it works.

3) Minor spoilers for the first three episodes have been revealed

Spoiler: Knight Rider 2008 Episodes 1-3 spoilers

The first episode, adding to the existing spoiler, features a blast from Mike's past hijacking "The Package", a taut man whose DNA holds a valuable cipher. The twist being that Mike doesn't remember the hijacker.

The second episode is about a dangerous virus wreaking havoc across the internet... sounds intriguing and theres potential for it to affect the car too...

And in the third episode, Mike races Kitt in an offroad race, leading to Sarah having fears about his judgement.

 

[Jasoneagle]

Just saw it. Thanks now I am hunting for my Tapes I just love that music, although I am a Ford guy I still think the Trans Am looked better...

Can't wait in till the series starts looks promising. Lets hope they do it better Justice than Some I have seen.


Side Note: I remember when the First Movie came out I was in Elementary school and we got to see it before it hit theaters as my Music teacher was in the movie (she was the one that Put the wig on her head after Micheal took it off) I remember at first being upset when I heard out about it (our class was supposed to go on a field trip to the River Walk and where not allowed do to the Filming.) But than I saw the movie and was like Thats Awesome (Look I'm an 80-'s Kid)

Here's a Little Trivia

Spoiler: KITT's a Cylon

Glen A. Larson borrowed the idea of K.I.T.T.'s hood mounted scanner from one of his earlier projects, 'Battlestar Galactica'. The Cylon Centurions in that series had an almost identical scanner that functioned as eyes, and Larson adapted the idea for K.I.T.T. Also, originally K.I.T.T. had a square red light on the dashboard that lit up as he spoke. His more familiar 'voice modulator', with three red lines broken into cells which went up and down as he spoke, was introduced half-way through the first season

 

[Knight]

Just saw it. Thanks now I am hunting for my Tapes I just love that music, although I am a Ford guy I still think the Trans Am looked better...

Can't wait in till the series starts looks promising. Lets hope they do it better Justice than Some I have seen.


Side Note: I remember when the First Movie came out I was in Elementary school and we got to see it before it hit theaters as my Music teacher was in the movie (she was the one that Put the wig on her head after Micheal took it off) I remember at first being upset when I heard out about it (our class was supposed to go on a field trip to the River Walk and where not allowed do to the Filming.) But than I saw the movie and was like Thats Awesome (Look I'm an 80-'s Kid)

The Trans-am was better, no question. particularly the evil one (Karr), which was always my favourite. But the Mustang is still pretty cool lol.

When you say first movie, do you mean the pilot for the original show, or the "Knight Rider 2000" movie?
Cos I can't remember anyone with a wig in the original show pilot, but I do remember that in Knight Rider 2000, Shaun borrowed someones wig as a disguise before having a showdown with one of the bad guys...

 

[Jasoneagle]

The Trans-am was better, no question. particularly the evil one (Karr), which was always my favourite. But the Mustang is still pretty cool lol.

When you say first movie, do you mean the pilot for the original show, or the "Knight Rider 2000" movie?
Cos I can't remember anyone with a wig in the original show pilot, but I do remember that in Knight Rider 2000, Shaun borrowed someones wig as a disguise before having a showdown with one of the bad guys...

Knight Rider 2000

 

[Paulhanselluk]

Spoiler

it has also been revealed (in SFX) that they are looking at KITT being able to change shape (through his nano tech), not just colour (ie car to van etc)

 

[Knight]

Spoiler

it has also been revealed (in SFX) that they are looking at KITT being able to change shape (through his nano tech), not just colour (ie car to van etc)

Hmm. No offense intended, but I'm not sure thats much of a spoiler. They've already shown the car changing shape in the movie (back in february), albeit from one form of mustang to another, or to develop a spoiler and huge air scoops.

Not sure I like the idea of it becoming a bigger vehicle though. From my understanding, nanotech uses whats there, so while it can change shape/colour, the mass doesnt change...

 

[Theta Sigma]

To Australian viewers:
Found out that the new Knight Rider is among the shows coming later this year on 7 post Olympics:
http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/e-news/uploads/1/Post_Olympics_on_Seven.pdf

 

[Knight]

the teaser trailers are starting to air already:

YouTube - Knight Rider: The Series -
YouTube - KR Commercial: What, Too Flashy?
YouTube - Knight Rider: The Series -

The last one sounds particularly promising...

 

[Amateur]

Not sure I like the idea of it becoming a bigger vehicle though. From my understanding, nanotech uses whats there, so while it can change shape/colour, the mass doesn't change...

True; however if they were inclined towards it - technobabble could help here. Off the top of my head (and remembering an argument with my GCSE physics teacher) it could be possible for the 'normal' shape to have a thicker shell. Then, this could be thinned and moved into position for it to become the shape needed. Likewise; it could become smaller by using the reverse.

That's not really important though - I personally think it would ruin it. I mean, it's Knight Rider; you need to have the car. If it could change shape then it takes away a major plot point (KITT not going somewhere because it wouldn't fit in and then having to break down fences/walls/gates/doors to reach Michael who'd got himself in trouble).

I did enjoy the pilot though; If the series is up to that standard then it should be worth watching. Liking the look of the teasers as well, gives the idea while not giving too much of the plot away.

All in all, for the new Knight Rider!

 

[Knight]

True; however if they were inclined towards it - technobabble could help here. Off the top of my head (and remembering an argument with my GCSE physics teacher) it could be possible for the 'normal' shape to have a thicker shell. Then, this could be thinned and moved into position for it to become the shape needed. Likewise; it could become smaller by using the reverse.

That's not really important though - I personally think it would ruin it. I mean, it's Knight Rider; you need to have the car. If it could change shape then it takes away a major plot point (KITT not going somewhere because it wouldn't fit in and then having to break down fences/walls/gates/doors to reach Michael who'd got himself in trouble).

I did enjoy the pilot though; If the series is up to that standard then it should be worth watching. Liking the look of the teasers as well, gives the idea while not giving too much of the plot away.

All in all, for the new Knight Rider!

I have to agree, it becoming a van would be a bad idea. Ultimately, it should just stay as the Mustang constantly, just shift its configuration slightly, or change colour as neccessary. it doesnt need to become a van at all.

Still, it looks promising

 

[Knight]

NBC have released the first detailed look at the new show:

http://www.nbc.com/Knight_Rider/vid...ideo&__source=nbc|widget|NBC Video#mea=278575

Gives away a few nice little details, like the "Kitt cave", the upgraded dash (though i liked the little screen from the film, though the VR hud on the viewscreen is cool lol) and the way the nano tech can be deployed... still not sure about the shape changing, or the new look for the 'Attack Kitt' mode (the tricked out Mustang with blue underglow).

Not sure how I feel about Traceur changing his name, but I suppose it makes sense. Guess he's officially Michael Knight Jr now lol.

All in all, looks pretty cool (attack kitt/shape changing not withstanding) and its nice to hear that old sound effect from the original show again - bonus points if anyone can pick it out

 

[Amateur]

:Y

Just about all I can say really. I must admit that the Transformation was done well. Doesn't fit that good but they at least have points for making it look realistic (why does the word 'Ironhide' creep into my mind).

Definitely going to be watching this. Does anyone know about a UK release yet?

 

[Knight]

:Y

Just about all I can say really. I must admit that the Transformation was done well. Doesn't fit that good but they at least have points for making it look realistic (why does the word 'Ironhide' creep into my mind).

Definitely going to be watching this. Does anyone know about a UK release yet?

Not that i've heard. I had to watch the movie online to see it, its not been shown here yet. One of my mates has said he'll download it for me though, so i'm not too worried lol.
Unless they do a BSG/Angel - the season DVDs hit the shops before it even aired here for BSG s3 and Angel s5

 

[Knight]

The KITT cave:

YouTube - Knight Rider Series: KITT Cave

looks pretty wicked doesnt it

 

[Knight]

YouTube - Knight Rider Commercial

More new trailers. there's also a shorter 15 second version of it, but essentially, its the key parts of this trailer.

 

[Knight]

Much like they did for the pilot movie back in february, they've aired a 3 minute clip utilising footage from the movie, and from the upcoming series, and show a bit more of what'll happen, including a look at the new attack KITT, and the transformation sequences between modes:

YouTube - Knight Rider 2008 - Primetime Preview

And the "new" 'KITT Happens' trailer:

YouTube - kitt happens

far as i can tell, its no different to the more muscle, more missions ad, but with Val actually voicing the car this time...

 

[Amateur]

The more of this I see, the more I want to watch it; looks like it'll be pretty good.

About the KITT cave, not something you see at the local Kwik Fit is it?

One thing though - is it just me, or is the transformation effect sound the same as the one from Transformers? I'm sure I'd heard it before.

 

[Knight]

The more of this I see, the more I want to watch it; looks like it'll be pretty good.

About the KITT cave, not something you see at the local Kwik Fit is it?

One thing though - is it just me, or is the transformation effect sound the same as the one from Transformers? I'm sure I'd heard it before.

looks and sounds.

Cant see it being used all that often, must take them a while to animate it all

 

[Knight]

Heres the first detailed look at the transformation from normal Kitt to attack Kitt.

YouTube - Knight Rider Commercial

Bit rough around the edges, and from the previous snippets more impressive when the cars moving but its fairly cool. Although the attack mode itself is still kinda meh to me lol

 

[Knight]

Finally!
Our first, very small glimpse of the new Turbo Boost.

YouTube - How about a little turbo boost

Much, much more impressive than the transformation sequence. Which yes, was kinda cool, but i think the nano effect from the movie was better lol

 

[Knight]

link to the finished, more 'polished' version of the transformation sequence:

http://www.knightridermovie.com/2008/kittday_sound_480p.mov

Gotta thank the forums over at knightrideronline.com for that one

Looks better than the previous version, although i still prefer the nano effect from the movie lol

 

[Knight]

Back by popular demand: Turbo Boost

YouTube - Back by Popular Demand:

 

[Knight]

new advert with all new footage:

YouTube - It's Finally Time to See how KITT Rolls

its time to see how Kitt rolls

 

[Theta Sigma]

To Australian viewers:
TV Tonight reports that the Knight Rider TV movie that began the new series will be shown on Saturday September 27 9pm.

The series itself will begin next month not long after its US broadcast.

Airdate: Knight Rider telemovie : TV Tonight

 

[Knight]

Two new trailers:

YouTube - Only one thing


and my personal favourite: a full look at turbo boost:

YouTube - It's the Ultimate Car

Course, for those of you lucky enough to live in america, you can watch it online a full week before it airs on TV.

And being in the UK, I can't get any of it. not that i'm bitter or anything...:x

 

[Knight]

So some one put the intro online :

YouTube - KNIGHT RIDER 2008 NEW SERIES INTRO

i think my favourite moment is at 40 seconds in. I got shivers.

Unfortunately, i still cant find the episode online somewhere for the UK to watch it. :x

and yes, i am still bitter about it.

 

[Knight]

Well the first episode has already aired.

Mixed reactions among fans and critics, and I have to agree with that. On the one hand, it was fast paced and fun, and certainly, it felt to me like the original. However, its a bit more "sexed up" than the original, and theres less of a focus on the "one man and his car" which was the whole point of the first. While I applaud that theyre trying to give Russo more to do as Sarah than either Bonnie or April from the original series, I can't help but feel she'd be better off back in Knight Research, and not out in the field with Mike and KI3T.
The new look for the inside of the car is cool, the HUD built into the windshield is awesome - where can I buy one lol?

While it wasn't bad, the first episode wasn't great either, but I think that it will only get better from here... the first episode seems confused, and the plot seems thinly tacked around the main goal, making Mike Traceur become Michael Knight, following on from his father. That said, I was still disappointed when it ended, mostly because I wanted some closure on the rest of the plot. The teaser for the next episode looks much more promising, now that they've gotten to the "man who does not exist" point.

Overall, despite its flaws. I firmly believe now that they've got to a similar set up to the original show, that it will get better.