In January we learned the good/bad news that a US version of the British sci-fi series Torchwood was being adapted by Fox for the American audience which immediately worried fans of the show (me included) despite the fact that plans were in the works to bring the series back to TV. In April, it was clarified that this US version of Torchwood would NOT be a remake but rather it would be a spin-off reboot that would introduce new American characters as well some of the original British characters that we already know and greatly love. Then, just a few weeks later, we learned that Fox decided to DROP this new Torchwood series altogether. To be honest, I was very relieved to hear that Fox was letting the show go because, to be honest, they have a terrible record when it comes to successfully nurturing sci-fi shows. Today we learn some very GOOD NEWS about the US version of Torchwood … not only is the project still alive but it has already been given a name and a new network home on Starz!

Starz’ “Torchwood” reboot will be titled “Torchwood: The New World” and creator Russell T Davies gave some insight into the storyline. The new story will follow a CIA agent (Rex) and analyst (Ester) who tackle an alien-related global issue. Torchwood, having been destroyed and disbanded, is “like a legend now … it’s like something that’s ceased to exist and is now spoken of only in whispers.” Soon, Rex and Ester are on the run and are seeking out the help of Captain Jack and Gwen. “The two teams coming together is a big part of the story — are they friends or enemies? There’s a lot of sparks and excitement.” “We definitely have a really big story to tell,” added executive producer Julie Gardner. “It’s absolutely rebooted to welcome in a new audience.” The ten episodes will be very fast paced, telling a self-contained story with the miniseries “Children of Earth” being used as a template. Being on Starz, the show could potentially take advantage of looser standards for nudity and violence. “I’ve always had loose standards and practices,” Davies said. “If the story demands intimacy or savagery, we will go there absolutely … [but] there’s nothing better than a great big global thriller that stops for a sex scene — it’s probably hard to make that happen in a thriller.”

Firstly, YAY!! Secondly, YAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!! All of this sounds really good to me … not only will Torchwood live on, it will do so on a pay cable network that has already proven that it can produce quality shows and seems committed to breathing new life into an already fantastic show. Starz turned Spartacus: Blood and Sand into a huge hit and I’m quite confident that they can do the same with Torchwood: The New World. After the jump, check out one more promo poster for Torchwood: The New World to get your geeky hearts pumpin’ …

I am SO happy that Russel T. Davies is so involved in this reboot. I think his collaboration with Starz will be just the thing to ensure that Torchwood lives on for many more years to come. I’m such a huge fan of the series, I can’t wait to see these new eps. All of this sounds like very, very good news to me … what do all of YOU, the Torchwood faithful, think about all of this?

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