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Blake's 7 cult BBC classic 'to be remade for Xbox Live'
Microsoft is to fund a remake of cult BBC sci-fi series Blake's 7 for broadcast on its Xbox Live service, according to reports.
The Financial Times said its sources had confirmed the technology giant would fund development, but had not commissioned a full series.
The show's producer refused to comment, describing the story as "rumours".
Microsoft is looking to position its Xbox Live service as a competitor to the likes of Netflix and Lovefilm.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23712001
Can they equal the original's special effects budget though??