Red Dwarf The Movie: On The Horizon?

Question

Some people have said it won't be done. Others say it's on it's way. One gibbering wreck said it has already been made. Who is right?

Answer 1

It been in the pipeline for as long as I remember. If it ever happens I will dance naked in Leicester Square for the premier!! [anon]

Answer 2

I assume you are talking about the TV series? There is already a movie title The Red Dwarf. It is about a dwarf. Quite a good film. As for a movie based on the TV series, I have not heard anything about it. It does seem to be something that is done with a lot of American TV shows. I don't think the same is true for British TV shows.

Answer 3

A pilot episode movie was made for the American market using a mainly American cast , with the exception of Robert Llewelyn who remained in the role of Kryten (his was evidently the only accent the yanks could understand). This caused quite an uproar with the rest of the cast and evidently Craig Charles still isnt talking to Robert Llewelyn.

The downside is it proved to be a big flop , so the american series was cancelled and this put the brakes on the film version (for now). If you want to see how bad it was (and it is truly dreadful) the pilot can be downloaded from most of the torrent sites (I saw it on one downloaded from limewire).

Answer 4

As with so many of you, I've been hearing about this for SO long. So long in fact, that I'm starting to lose hope we will ever see this. I was on the official RD site yesterday and saw nothing new regading the movie; however, if you are interested in movie spoofs be sure to check out the calendar: RED DWARF GOES TO HOLLYWOOD. I'd love to see them do a Series IX and X made completely of these spoofs if they aren't going to do their own movie!

Answer 5

The following is from the faq on the Red Dwarf website:-

"Question: When will the Red Dwarf Movie be released?

Answer: Production on the movie will begin shortly following a period of pre-production, with a release date to follow. Additional information on the film can be found on the Movie Deck."

Answer 6

I checked the internet movie database and nothing, so it's not reached pre-production (www.imdb.com) They know everything about a film as soon as it's been given the green light.

I loved RD
It's cold outside
Theres no kind of atmosphere
Im all alone, more or less
Let me fly far away from here
Fun Fun Fun, in the Sun Sun Sun
I want to lie, Shipwrecked in-comatose
Drinking fresh mango juice
Gold fish shoals
Nibbling on my toes
Fun Fun Fun in the Sun Sun Sun........

Answer 7

The movie was all set to be made on the tails of Hitchhikers however as it wasn't the huge success it was hoped it would be it got put on the back burner. Then Craig Charles had his little 'indiscretion' and that set it back further. The problem has always been finding a financial backer as i understand it.

Answer 8

They so have to, this is one series that i miss and could so work on the big screen.

I have suggestions for casting though if not original cast:

Kryton - Will Farrel
Cat - Eddie Murphy
Rimmer - Ben Stiller
Lister - Adam Sandler

I reckon that would be classic

Answer 9

Dont think of this is going to happen - area center directive 29847656/4 paragraph d of course states -: That never ought to navel fluff be made into woolly hats, nipple nut heaters or willy holders Smoke me a kipper skipper unwell be returned for brunch Marrrrvelous x

Answer 10

IMDB and the official sites say nothing about it so I'd assume no movie at the moment.