Battlefield earth also stars forest whitaker, kim coates, and kelly preston. Looking beyond the coverand the baggageof battlefield earth. Quite possibly john travoltas finest film he has ever made. But battlefield earth saves its scariest moment for the end. Battlefield earth film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The modern science of mental health and established a series of organizations to promote dianetics. The first battlefield earths poor reception kept the sequel from hitting its intended 2002 release date, and the collapse of franchise pictures made the. Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 with john travolta, barry pepper and forest whitaker returning in their roles.
See the complete battlefield earth series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Travolta also produced the film that he said took 15 years to persuade studios to make. Battlefield rules in razzies list of bad flicks cnn. Battlefield earth began as a scifi novel by l ron hubbard, popular. Feb 10, 2000 famous scifi writer algis budrys told scifi. It was directed by roger christian and stars john travolta, barry pepper and forest whitaker. Ron hubbard, the science fiction author also known as the founder of the church of scientology. May 12, 2000 but whats really horrifying is that battlefield earth only covers half of hubbards book, meaning a sequel is possible. A sequel was intended to be made shortly after, but these plans never occurred. Blair witch 2, adam sandlers little nicky and madonnas the next best thing, all with five. However, the film was a boxoffice disaster and the planned sequel was abandoned. Ron hubbard, battlefield earth stars 46yearold travolta, one of.
In battlefield earth the action begins immediatelyand never stops. This film displays what happens after the successful human rebellion led b. However, the film was a boxoffice disaster and the planned sequel. Everything you need to know about battlefield earth 2 movie. Jun 14, 2016 if you liked dune, atlantis gene and star warsyou will love the book battlefield earth. It is a very hopeful and positive book, and it appears that there are quite a few sources of energy that are completely sustainable, which will be affordable in the near future.
Battlefield earth book trailer the beginning youtube. There is no sequel to battlefield earth, because the film lost a lot of money at the box office and the studio company franchise pictures, which funded the making of the film went out of business due to a scam. Yes, battlefield earth is loosely based on the novel of the same title by author and founder of scientology l. Humans led by one man struggle to take back the earth. The most embarrassing part of battlefield earths cover, however.
Fewer than thirtyfive thousand humans survive in a handful of communities scattered across the face of a postapocalyptic earth. A saga of the year 3000, is a 2000 american dystopian science fiction action film based upon the first half of the 1982 novel of the same name by l. Galaxy press, which launched this july, will reprint a number of hubbards books. And theres something almost touching about that ending, which so innocently, so trustingly leaves the door open for a sequel, as if this mess were going to make so much money and inspire such. Aaron eckhart, who played staff sergeant michael nantz in the film, has talked about the possibility of a sequel, however. If you liked dune, atlantis gene and star warsyou will love the book battlefield earth. More forgiving literary critics usually cite battlefield earth as hubbards best work of the later years of his life i. Oct 18, 2000 what else could explain the erstwhile sweathogs announced desire to do a sequel to the universally reviled battlefield earth, the scifi turkey that bombed the box office this summer. Ron hubbards 1982 scifi potboiler battlefield earth to the big screen. Star wars, the alltime box office record movie to date exceeded only by its sequel. Battlefield earth isnt the usual boring waste of resources. Breathing tubes hang from their noses like ropes of snot. The book is flawed and biased, but there is nothing wrong with reading it.
A sequel covering the remainder of the book was originally planned at the outset. Battlefield earth, a book that even has its own website here, was written by l. Hello, just finished the book, finally, and enjoyed it for the most part. Battlefield earth has the same exuberant pacing and actionloaded story as star wars. The story of humanitys war against the alien psychlos continues. A saga of the year 3000 is a 2000 americancanadian science fiction action film based upon the first half of l. A battlefield earth 2 was planned and was set for a 2003 release, so it could not compete with star wars. Ugly, campy, and poorly acted, battlefield earth is a stunningly misguided, aggressively bad scifi folly. Recently i sat down and read the sciencefiction novel battlefield earth.
Although the first films ending makes the possibilities of a sequel neverending, nothing is official yet. Feb 12, 2001 trailing battlefield earth in nominations were book of shadows. This time the focus was on the films ties to scientology. A saga of the year 3000 is a 2000 american science fiction action film based upon the first half of l. One of the most remarkable ideas from this book is the complete unity of the population of earth. It took travolta 18 years to get this first one made. Its a laughable waste of resources that, more laughable still, aspires to higher things. Battlefield earth 2000 frequently asked questions imdb. Sequels that were abandoned when the previous film. Hubbards book of battlefield earth spans just over pages, and thus the movie dealt with the first 450 or so. Ron hubbard back in the early 80s, less than a handful of years before he died.
I know that world unity and peace may be just as science fiction as aliens and advanced technologies, but i hope we can make progress in that direction. A saga of the year 3000 is a 1982 science fiction novel written by l. This is a good, big book, which describes the earth at the year 3000. Yes, yes, this film was based on the 1982 novel by l. Battlefield earth book trailer the beginning galaxy press. Jonny starts as a slave for the psyclos, learns their secrets and uses them to overcome his captors.
Battlefield earth also referred to as battlefield earth. Battlefield earth novel jump to navigation jump to search. The book wouldve been condensed to about 90 pages by any competent wordsmith. Earth the sequel has great descriptions on the many renewable energy sources being developed by brilliant people. Monolithic monstrosity based on the 1980 book by scientology founder l. The movie was a major critical and commercial failure and has been called one of the worst films ever. If your existing copy looks as if it has been on the battlefield, this quality. Jan 28, 2018 since the first film only covered the first 400 pages of hubbard 1,000plus page book, battlefield earth 2 wouldve picked up with the films hero, jonnie, restoring earth to its former glory by using their mined gold to pay off the planets debts while also rehabilitating the surviving psychlos. Battlefield earth, also known as battlefield earth. As the title read i just finished battlefield earth, honestly the dope that i am, i had no idea who l. Directed by roger christian and starring john travolta, barry pepper, and forest whitaker, battlefield earth was released on may 12, 2000. Ron hubbard, battlefield earth starred travolta as the leader of a manipulative race of giant, badly coiffed aliens bent on world dominance. Pulsepounding scifi action paperback june 14, 2016. The soundtrack sounds like the boom mike is being slammed against the inside of a 55gallon drum.
We promise you that well bring you the latest, hottest novel everyday and free. If you liked dune, atlantis gene and star warsyou will love the book battlefield earth in the year a. He also composed a soundtrack to the book called space jazz. Aaron eckhart, who played staff sergeant michael nantz in the film, has talked about the possibility of a sequel, however interview 1 edit. Which made the book easily 10x better as every scientology reference flew over my head. Battlefield earth will give you the talking points, in fact, theyll already be talking about it. Looking for a book like battlefield earth a saga of the year 3000. Battlefield earth is based on the 1982 novel by scientology founder l. Apr 24, 2020 in battlefield earth the action begins immediatelyand never stops.
Human civilization attempts to rebuild as even more foreign forces come to earth. To start reading part 1 now, click on the book above. Algis budrys to write battlefield earth prequel novel ign. Originally intended to be a twopart move, battlefield earth depicts the first half of the novel. Directed by roger christian and starring john travolta, barry pepper, and forest whitaker, battlefield earth was released on may 12. A saga of the year 3000 is a 2000 american science fiction action film based on the 1982 novel of the same name by l. Battlefield earth screenwriter explains what happened. But whats really horrifying is that battlefield earth only covers half of hubbards book, meaning a sequel is possible. Its 20 years since john travolta strapped on a massive latex forehead and helped bring scientology founder l. Mission earth is a tenvolume science fiction novel series by l.
The film follows a rebellion against the alien psychlos, who have ruled earth for 1,000 years. The plan was then to cover the rest in a sequel, which was planned from day one. Trailing battlefield earth in nominations were book of shadows. I found the mission earth series similar in lack of depth and infantile story line. Battlefield earth is significantly shorter than its source novel, covering only the first 436 pages of the 1,050page book. May 12, 2000 battlefield earth is like taking a bus trip with someone who has needed a bath for a long time. Battlefield earth and scientology, sequels, and a possible animated series usa today ran an article today on battlefield earth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its a shame that a sequel was never made, i would like to see how the story ends. Travolta originally envisioned battlefield earth as the first of two films to be adapted from the book, as the screenplay only covered the first half of the novel. Its great if you read and follow any novel on our website. Directed by roger christian and starring john travolta, barry pepper, and forest whitaker, the film depicts an earth that has been under the rule of the alien psychlos for 1,000 years.
A saga of the year 3000 2000 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Com that he will be writing the book prequel to battlefield earth budrys said his asyet untitled prequel will cover events centuries before those. Battlefield earths golden raspberry award for worst picture of 20002009, presented at the 30th ceremony, was its ninth one. Battlefield earth film wikipedia republished wiki 2. Directed by roger christian and starring john travolta, barry pepper and forest whitaker, the film depicts an earth that has been under the rule of the alien psychlos for 1,000 years and tells. Battlefield earth and scientology, sequels, and a possible. What else could explain the erstwhile sweathogs announced desire to do a sequel to the universally reviled battlefield earth, the scifi turkey that bombed the box office this summer. However, the films poor performance at the box office, as well as the collapse of franchise pictures, ended plans for a sequel. Though it was campy and long winded at times, still made for a great summer pick up and go read. Dec 01, 2016 battlefield earth, a book that even has its own website here, was written by l.
Travolta also talks about a possible sequel and an animated series. Romance, adventure, me against you, out numbered, action, honesty. The book stood for something classic and this sequel hopefully will too. This film displays what happens after the successful human rebellion led by jonny barry pepper over terls john travolta forces. Feb 10, 2000 it works just as well as the book did for me. Previously, it won seven razzies including that for worst picture of 2000 at the 21st ceremony and the special award for worst drama of 19802005 at the 25th. Science fiction and fiction in general has come a long way since then, to say nothing of how much the world has changed. Dec 20, 2005 battlefield earth 2 starring john travolta, barry pepper. It takes place with the first landing of the evil alien psychlos on earth, about 1,000 years before battlefield earth.
As battlefield earth turns 20, lets remember some of the. Things you didnt know about battlefield earth screenrant. But a small band of rebel humans, led by jonnie goodboy tyler, vow to fight back against impossible odds and reclaim their planet. Looking for a book like battlefield earth a saga of the year.
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