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Supervising producer David Andron wrote the pilot script under executive producers Doug Liman and Dave Bartis.[5] The success of the 2007 film Transformers inspired NBC Entertainment President Ben Silverman to revive Knight Rider.[1]
NBC announced on December 13, 2007 that the new two hour pilot would air on February 17, 2008. Two new cast members were also announced; Will Arnett as the voice for the new KITT Mustang, and Sydney Tamiia Poitier as FBI agent Carrie Rivai. Less than two weeks before the television film aired, Arnett stepped down as the voice of KITT after General Motors informed him of a conflict of interest, since Arnett does voiceover work for GMC Trucks.[6] As a result, Val Kilmer landed the role of voicing KITT.[6]
It is important to note that if KITT's Artificial Intelligence is offline, the self-regeneration mechanism is inactive, making it as vulnerable as an ordinary car. Part of the shutting down procedures of KITT's AI includes the release of the clutch pedal as well as a stick shift manual transmission Other details from the pilot film:
The original series stated that the original KITT was designed by Wilton Knight. The 2008 film says that Graiman had a major hand in designing the car and the AI, and was subsequently relocated to protect him and his family.
Two of the Shelby Mustangs used to portray KITT in the film were auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's Collector Car Event, held in Palm Springs, Florida.[17] The cars sold as a pair for $300,000 to benefit Ford's "Salute to Education" scholarship program.
The series debuted in 1982 and ran for four seasons on NBC. These adventures were continued with the television films Knight Rider 2000 and Knight Rider 2010 and the short-lived Team Knight Rider. One other television movie, Knight Rider, served as a pilot for the 2008 television series Knight Rider. In 1985, a spin-off series, Code of Vengeance, also premiered.
Knight Rider is a 2008 television film which was created to serve as a backdoor pilot for the new Knight Rider television series, and aired on February 17, 2008. The serves as a direct sequel to the original series and ignores the Knight Rider 2000 film and the Team Knight Rider television series. It was directed by Steve Shill and written by David Andron and Glen A. Larson. The movie sees Mike Traceur (Justin Bruening) teaming up his childhood friend, Sarah Graiman (Deanna Russo), her father Charles Graiman (Bruce Davison), and Special Agent Carrie Rivai (Sydney Tamiia Poitier) to fight evil, he is paired up with a new KITT, the Knight Industries Three Thousand. The movie was a success and resulted in a new series.
In March 2002, Revolution Studios announced a partnership with Mayhem Pictures to create a film adaptation of the television series. The film would be re-designed to be similar to Revolution's previous project, XXX. Series creator Glen A. Larson was hired to write the first script draft, with the series' lead actor David Hasselhoff attached as an advisor and also have an onscreen role.[21] In April 2003, Revolution Studios hired screenwriters David Elliott and Paul Lovett to pen the film's script.[22] In April 2004, the premise of the film was described as having Hasselhoff reprise his role as Michael Knight, now the mentor to the protagonist as Devon Miles mentored Knight in the television series. The protagonist would be Knight's son, inheriting his father's role and driving the vehicle KITT. The producers' choice for the role was actor Ben Affleck.[23]
In May 2006, The Weinstein Company acquired film rights to adapt Knight Rider from series creator Larson. He expressed his interest in the film adaptation as a potential franchise property.[24] The following September, Hasselhoff invited actor Orlando Bloom to portray Knight's son in the film adaptation, but Bloom turned down the offer.[25] In April 2007, Hasselhoff said, that the film was in development at Miramax, and that he would at least have a cameo in the film.[26]
William Daniels, the voice of KITT, would record his lines after the majority of the episode was filmed. Hasselhoff would work with an assistant off-camera who would read him KITT's lines. If KITT was in motion during filming, the lines would be read to Hasselhoff through the car stereo. The vehicle was usually towed during scenes when Hasselhoff appeared to be driving.
These adventures were continued with the television films Knight Rider 2000 and Knight Rider 2010 and the short-lived Team Knight Rider. One other television movie, Knight Rider, served as a pilot for the 2008 television series Knight Rider. In 1985, a spin-off series, Code of Vengeance, also premiered.
The Knight Rider theme heavily borrowed from Léo Delibes' "Procession of Bacchus" from the ballet Sylvia.[22] The theme has been sampled in the songs "Clock Strikes", "Turn It Up (Remix) / Fire It Up", and "Mundian to Bach Ke".[23] It was also featured as Ted's ringtone for John's phone in the 2012 comedy film Ted.[24]
Now Hasselhoff has also shared his thoughts about Spyglass' Knight Rider reboot. In a conversation with Heavy Consequence, Hasselhoff stated that he is relieved that the movie is in the hands of screenwriter T.J. Fixman, who is a big-time Knight Rider fan. Hasselhoff says that the filmmakers want to make a movie that he approves of, but for that, they will have to get the formula right. According to Hasselhoff, the essence of Knight Rider lies not in a talking car or its importance to a modern-day crime-fighter, but in the change that an individual can make. So as long as Spyglass honors the crux of the original TV-show, Hasselhoff will support the adaptation. At the moment, Hasselhoff doesn't know whether he will appear in the movie or not. He said:
All David Hasselhoff has ever wanted from a Knight Rider movie is that it remains true to the spirit of the original TV series. It doesn't matter to him if he is in the movie or not, he just wants the adaptation to retain the respect that fans have for the people associated with the project. It, therefore, must be a relief for Hasselhoff to see that although he isn't directly attached to the movie, the people making the Knight Rider reboot actually know what the franchise is about. The new film is not a comedy as previously planned; rather, it is a full-fledged continuation of the adventures of the crime fighter in the modern-day. True, it will be a special treat for fans if Hasselhoff appears in the reboot. But even if he doesn't, there will be a lot to take away as long as the movie keeps its anti-establishment theme and incorporates the signature epic chases and intense action sequences that made the original show so popular.
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In addition, the actor has already been tapped to head the casts of Marvel's ambitious cosmic adventure Guardians of the Galaxy and franchise quasi-reboot Jurassic World. His burgeoning film career has already called into question whether Pratt will return to his fan favorite role on TV's Parks and Recreation, and now comes news that he (along with another familiar face) may be up for a lead role in another big-screen revival.
According to Schmoes Know, Pratt and Danny McBride (This Is the End, Pineapple Express) have been offered lead roles in the Knight Rider film being developed by The Weinstein Company and written by Arrested Development's Brad Copeland. The project would, of course, be the latest take on the franchise that began with the 1982 series starring David Hasselhoff as a crime-fighter behind the wheel of the ultra-sophisticated Knight Industries Two Thousand automobile (or KITT, for short). The most recent incarnation was a short-lived 2008 series reboot that starred Justin Bruening as the son of Hasselhoff's character.
At this point, there's no indication if a new version of the Michael Knight character (originally played by Hasselhoff) will be included in the script - let alone whether Pratt or McBride would be in line to play him. However, the film is expected to reboot the franchise rather than attempt to fit within the established continuity of the previous TV iterations.
Bieber was spotted riding shotgun with the 62-year old Knight Rider star inside the famous talking Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from the show. However, it is not yet known what project the pair were filming as they cruised Venice Beach, Calif.
Stu Phillips (b. 1929) is best-known for his television music of the 1970s and '80s (including Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider and The Fall Guy), with their distinctive themes and pop culture impact. He is also a veteran film composer, songwriter, arranger, record producer ("Blue Moon"), teacher and author, having published his memoirs, Stu Who?, in 2002. For more information, see the composer's officlal site at www.stuwho.com. IMDB
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