"The Net" (1998)TV series 1998-1999

Directors:

Jim Charleston
Oscar L. Costo
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Writers:

Larry Barber (writer)
Paul Barber (writer)
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Seasons:

1

Release Date:

19 July 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Thriller

Plot:

Based on the 1995 Sandra Bullock movie, this 1998 television series stars Melrose Place's Brooke Langton in the role of Angela Bennett...

Plot Keywords:

Computer | Internet

Cast

Brooke Langton	...	Angela Bennett (22 episodes, 1998-1999)
Joseph Bottoms	...	Shawn Trelawney (19 episodes, 1998-1999)
Eric Szmanda	...	Jacob Resh / ... (13 episodes, 1998-1999)
Mackenzie Gray	...	Greg Hearney (11 episodes, 1998-1999)
Jim Byrnes	...	Mr. Olivier (9 episodes, 1998-1999)
Tim Curry	...	Sorcerer (9 episodes, 1998)

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Series Directed by
Peter DeLuise		(2 episodes, 1998-1999)
Scott Paulin		(2 episodes, 1998-1999)
Jim Charleston		(unknown episodes)
Oscar L. Costo		(unknown episodes)
Neill Fearnley		(unknown episodes)
E.J. Foerster		(unknown episodes)
Helaine Head		(unknown episodes)
Jefferson Kibbee		(unknown episodes)
Les Landau		(unknown episodes)
Bradford May		(unknown episodes)
George Mendeluk		(unknown episodes)
Adam Nimoy		(unknown episodes)
Patrick R. Norris		(unknown episodes)
Michael Robison		(unknown episodes)
Anson Williams		(unknown episodes)
David Winkler		(unknown episodes)
Randall Zisk		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
John Kirk		(4 episodes, 1998-1999)
Nan Hagan		(1 episode, 1999)
Larry Barber		(unknown episodes)
Paul Barber		(unknown episodes)
Robert Bielak		(unknown episodes)
Wolfe Bowart		(unknown episodes)
John D. Brancato		(unknown episodes)
Rob Cowan		(unknown episodes)
Thomas E. Daniels		(unknown episodes)
Jacob Epstein		(unknown episodes)
Michael Ferris		(unknown episodes)
Kim Gruenenfelder		(unknown episodes)
Allison Hock		(unknown episodes)
Karl Holman		(unknown episodes)
Ken Lang		(unknown episodes)
Lawrence Meyers		(unknown episodes)
Deborah Pratt		(unknown episodes)
Irwin Winkler		(unknown episodes)
Tracy Keenan Wynn		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Larry Barber	....	supervising producer (unknown episodes)
Paul Barber	....	supervising producer (unknown episodes)
Rob Cowan	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Patrick Hasburgh	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Boris Malden	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Deborah Pratt	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Irwin Winkler	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Russ Landau		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Steven Shaw		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Nina Gilberti		(7 episodes, 1998-1999)
John Peter Bernardo		(unknown episodes)
Kurt Bullinger		(unknown episodes)
Debra I. Moore		(unknown episodes)
Michael Stern		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Sid Kozak		(unknown episodes)
Karen Rea		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Phil Schmidt		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by
James Cordeiro		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Tracey Boulton		(unknown episodes)
Jana MacDonald		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Yvonne Weber	....	key makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Wendy Williams	....	production manager (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Dave Bene	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)
Glenn Dreher	....	first assistant director: second unit (unknown episodes)
Allan Harmon	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)
Marten W. Piccinini	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Michael Bethune	....	set dresser (22 episodes, 1998-1999)
Vanessa Anderson	....	lead dresser (unknown episodes)
Brian Epp	....	assistant property master (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Kenneth R. Burton	....	sound re-recording mixer (22 episodes, 1998-1999)
Bob Arons	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
Paul Drenning	....	adr mixer (unknown episodes)
Halima K. Gilliam	....	assistant sound editor (unknown episodes)
Ken Kobett	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Jim Lacamel	....	boom operator (unknown episodes)
Marla McGuire	....	sound (unknown episodes)
Rich Weingart	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
Ross Framo	....	computer effects supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Kathy Hubble	....	stunt double: Brooke Langton (1 episode, 1999)
James Bamford	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Lauro Chartrand	....	assistant stunt coordinator (unknown episodes)
Duane Dickinson	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Jim Dunn	....	co-stunt coordinator (unknown episodes)
Dave Hospes	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
David Jacox	....	stunt coordinator / stunts (unknown episodes)
Leslie McMichael	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Scott Nicholson	....	stunt car hit (unknown episodes)
Shawn C. Orr	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Eddie Perez	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Marshall Virtue	....	stunt actor (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Bud Kremp	....	camera operator: "b" camera / steadicam operator (21 episodes, 1998-1999)
Roger Bailey	....	generator operator (unknown episodes)
Bruce Bennett	....	electrician (unknown episodes)
Marco Ciccone	....	first assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Sean Elliott	....	second assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Randy Stamhuis	....	key grip (unknown episodes)
Darin Wong	....	dolly grip (unknown episodes)

Series Casting Department
A.J. Unger	....	casting associate (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Joan Wrzala	....	assistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Christine H. Luethje	....	music editor (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department
David Holm	....	transportation captain (1 episode, 1998)
Rod Patten	....	transportation captain (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Ashley Bell	....	production assistant (22 episodes, 1998-1999)
Bridgitte Krupke	....	assistant to producer (22 episodes, 1998-1999)
Scott Steyns	....	playback coordinator (22 episodes, 1998-1999)
Rey Astronomo	....	computer playback operator (unknown episodes)
Ron Blecker	....	technical advisor (unknown episodes)
Kymn Brettoner	....	production accountant (unknown episodes)
Kathy Ferrey	....	assistant production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Danny Ho	....	computer playback operator (unknown episodes)
Ken Hovgaard	....	set production assistant (unknown episodes)
Shreyas Mithiawala	....	office coordinator (unknown episodes)
Don Munro	....	assistant production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Holly Amber Proulx	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
James Thompson	....	trainee location manager (unknown episodes)
Noeleen Tobin	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Kimi Webber	....	script supervisor (unknown episodes)
Kody Zimmermann	....	office production assistant (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Columbia TriStar Television

Distributors

• Chum Television
• Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001)
• Cool TV (2008) (Hungary) (TV) (re-release)
• Sony Pictures Television (2002-)

Runtime:

60 min (22 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Columbia TriStar Television

Movie Connections:

Follows The Net (1995)

A neat show, but it needs more energy and excitement.

This show has the potential to become the next "Nowhere Man," or rather, "Nowhere Woman". Brook Langhton plays Angela Bennett in this television version of the 1995 movie, "The Net," which starred Sandra Bullock. Angela comes off as very likable and friendly. And the concept of an erased identity is always interesting. However, there are some problems. The enemies, a group of computer terrorists, don't come off as sinister or dangerous enough. They always send the same agent after Angela, and each time, he proves himself most incompetent. There is never a feeling of urgency or fear for Angela. The stories need to become more serious and threatening, while maintaining the wry sense of humour. It has a good lead character and a great actress, and some surprising twists in its story. Hopefully, improvement will begin as the first season progresses. All in all, a neat show, but it needs more energy and excitement.