Posted on 02/06/2015 9:20:00 PM PST by CtBigPat
The battling robots are back! Twelve years after BattleBots ended its run on Comedy Central, ABC has picked up a reimagined take of the killer robot combat sport, from Whalerock Industries and the creators of the original BattleBots franchise, Ed Roski and Greg Munson. Former ABC topper Lloyd Braun executive produces the project, which has received a six-episode order to air this summer.
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Boy, I just watch the Top Ten Battlebot moments. How could this glory ever be recaptured? I don’t think it can be.
They need to have a robot ‘Battle Royal’ with 4 or more going at it at one time.
All the losers could get 1 chance at some $$ in the Battle Royal.
Great news - I am so stoked. I still have my original BattleBot toys. Biohazard was my favorite.
I miss that series and look forward to its return. If the bots have evolved like the rest of technology they it will be awesome.
Watching now. Same problem as last time. Want to see more battle, less BS.
Twice as many commercials as the original run.
Maybe Radio Shack is sponsoring it?
I miss radio shack.
Jessica Chobot is a judge. Hint. Google images.
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