We have word of the complete lineup of panelists for the Knight Rider event being held on Thursday, July 24th at Comic Con. Scheduled to appear are:
- Gary Scott Thomspon (Showrunner/ExecProducer)
- Justin Bruening (Mike Traceur)
- Deanna Russo (Sarah Graiman)
- Sydney Tamiia Poitier (Carrie Rivai)
- Bruce Davidson (Charles Graiman)
- David Bartis (ExecProducer)
I'm posting this quick video to point something out with the Mio Knight Rider GPS. I thought the device only had 3 led bars on each side. Turns out there is a lot more, I just needed to turn the volume way up!
Check it out and KITT Rules for more.
When we were first contacted by Mio about their Knight Rider device, we couldn't wait till the day that we could finally tell you. An officially licensed GPS unit with the original voice of KITT behind it, how could you lose?
Thankfully, you can't! We have been very fortunate to get this exclusive extensive look at the Mio Knight Rider GPS. No longer will you have a boring list of computerized voices telling you directions on your GPS - now you can have KITT himself!
It's the first time since the TV Movie Knight Rider 2000 - has William Daniels been involved in anything officially Knight Rider. In fact it had been rumored for quite some time that Daniels wanted nothing to do with the series. We are thrilled that this was not the case, and now we have this device here, complete with newly recorded dialog by Mr. Daniels (this isn't reused TV clipings, it's 100% original recordings!)
One of the great unique features with this concept, is that KITT will address the driver by their first name. Simply set your name from the pre-recorded list of hundreds, and off you go. You can be Michael if you want to be a purist, but if your name is Aaron, Joe or David, you can have that personalized experience. (Unfortunately Devon, Bonnie, Wilton are missing from the list, but Mio hopes to address this error)
They've also taken several design cues from the Knight 2000. The device has dual nose type designs on the left and right, complete with a red type of scanner insert. However, the actual use of this scanners LEDs is to be KITTs voice box. It's a pretty neat effect, and initially we were bummed that it wasn't more accurate to the voice box to the series, but in the end the effect still felt the same.
The device is going to be for Canada and the US, however additional maps are available for purchase (for our global fans) via Mio's website for their other devices, so we imagine this unit would be the same.
We must admit it was pretty enjoyable driving around with KITT, that we kept getting lost on purpose, just so we could hear him make more announcements. Which was probably the only annoyance - we wish KITT would talk more. Have KITT nag me when I get lost, have him keep his scanners peeled and determine the best course to our destination - keep him vocal, keep him fun. Michael always told KITT to shadup, we love to be at the place to do that too.
MSRP is about $270, and we expect the final product to be released in the fall. Check out KITTRules for more information.
We're pretty sweet on this new GPS unit that was just announced. Here is a closer look at some of its curves.
Just a brief note to stop the emails: Yes, we know. What do you think KITTRULES.com was all about?
We think it's very cool too, but we've been asked to keep further details under wraps until the clock strikes 0. So check back in the early morning for some exclusive first look and details!
The Knight Rider panel is scheduled to take place on Thursday July 24th. Final panel arrangements are still being made, but
Gary Scott Thompson is confirmed. Also what is confirmed? The big
unveiling of footage from the series plus the new Attack-KITT, live and
in person!The theater holds 1000 people, so it shouldn't be too hard to get a seat, but I hear they don't clear the room from panel to panel. This will also be a moderated panel - where a moderator asks pre-submitted questions to the panel (vs the ask the question in the audience type thing), so we'll have more information on how to get your question asked as we get closer to the date.
Tickets are available from http://www.comic-con.org - and it looks like 80% sold out for Thursday, so place your orders now!
For all you Hoffamaniacs, the third season of America's Got Talent starts tonight at 9pm on NBC. To get you in the mood, here is a video of David Hasselhoff preforming "This is the Moment" on a previous season.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Paul Campbell is set to join the ensemble cast of Knight Rider.
On "Knight Rider," a sequel to the 1980s NBC series, Campbell ("Battlestar Galactica") will play the head research tech at Knight Industries. He is repped by WMA and ROAR.
Thanks to Joe Huth for the catch
- Audio Commentary Featuring Executive Producer David Bartis, and Stars Justin Bruening & Deanna Russo
- Featurette: The Icon Reborn
- Featurette: K.I.T.T. - From 2000 to 3000
- Featurette: Knight Rider - Legacy
- Previews
Cost is $14.97 SRP, and will be in Anamorphic Widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1.
Be sure to also check out our exclusive interviews with the case and crew of the series.
dvd cover fan image designed by msKen
We were very fortunate to get some time with David Bartis today and ask few quick questions!
We were told that "things are going really well" from the production offices of the new Knight Rider series. They "are scheduled to start production on the series on June 23rd", in LA (not Vancouver which was briefly rumored last week).
Working with Gary Scott Thompson "has been fantastic" and has "continued to elevate the show in every department"! Additionally they are "doing some designing of the car to make it even cooler" as well as "adding some new cast" to the mix.
We've also been told that they will be at Comicon in San Diego in July. And so we will, to cover it!
