'Red Faction' To Become Syfy TV Movie

THQ and Syfy announced a partnership in February that would relaunch "De Blob" in a kid-friendly initiative, but they'll be tackling some distinctly more mature projects as well, including made-for-TV "Red Faction" movie. The new deal came to light this week and includes a two-hour movie that both parties hope will serve as a "back-door pilot," "Battlestar Galactica"-style.

"It is the kind of content that fits our genre," Syfy Ventures senior VP Alan Seiffert told Broadcasting & Cable. "It is a great fit for a big Syfy Saturday movie, and if it really works, it is a great back-door pilot."

THQ and Syfy's ongoing relationship will reportedly also include a Nintendo DS game based on the upcoming reality series "Ghost Hunters Academy." Seiffert seemed to imply that the game and TV show will have a unique relationship.

"Both 'Ghost Hunters' and 'Red Faction' are great examples of how we are absolutely committed to [gaming], and it is going to be more than just taking the name, it is going to really be part of the overall experience," he said.

Among other things now, Syfy's going to need to cast someone as Parker now, assuming they don't distort the story too much. I'm voting right now to get Tahmoh Penikett from "BSG" and "Dollhouse."

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