ITV Studios America Reviving Space: 1999

LOS ANGELES: ITV Studios America and HDFilms, which recently re-imagined the show V for ABC, are remaking the 1970s sci-fi series Space: 1999 as Space: 2099.

Jace Hall, the president and founder of HDFilms, will be leading the creative efforts, working closely with ITV Studios America to revive the and update the show. Hall commented, “This is a rare and exciting creative opportunity for anyone involved in storytelling and one that I am honored to receive. Science fiction is a powerful format capable of visualizing the human condition in thought-provoking ways. While we are indeed re-imagining the franchise and bringing something new and relevant to today’s audiences, I feel strongly that some of the overall tones set by the original Space: 1999 television show represent an exciting platform to explore possibilities.”

Paul Buccieri, the managing director of ITV Studios International and president and CEO of ITV Studios America, said: “After more than 35 years, we are thrilled to be developing a new vision of our much beloved franchise for audiences worldwide. Historically, the Space: 1999 brand has entertained and fascinated millions of people. We are enthusiastic about the vision that Jace Hall and his team at HDFilms have created and we’re very excited to be working together.”