• Meet the new NASA Astronaut Candidates – Class of 2013

    NASA’s 2013 class of astronauts include a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds.

    Meet the new NASA Astronaut Candidates – Class of 2013
  • Pegg-Frost at The World’s End

    Look out world Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) are back together again and this time they aren’t saving the world from zombies but an alien invasion in “The World’s End.”

    Pegg-Frost at The World’s End
  • Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, to Appear at Star Wars Celebration Europe

    Kathleen Kennedy, the President of Lucasfilm and producer of Star Wars Episode VII, will make her inaugural Star Wars Celebration appearance in Essen this July. Kennedy will make an appearance on the main Celebration stage talking with celebrity host Warwick Davis about her amazing career in the movie industry and her recent move to Lucasfilm.

    Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, to Appear at Star Wars Celebration Europe
  • “MY GOD, IT’S FULL OF STARS: A Journey To The Edge of Science Fiction”

    BBC AMERICA and BBC Two have announced a new four-part docu-series co-production “My God, It’s Full of Stars: A Journey to the Edge of Science Fiction” (W/T). The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction. The story of one of the liveliest and most stimulating genres in popular culture will be told through its impact on cinema, television and literature.

    “MY GOD, IT’S FULL OF STARS: A Journey To The Edge of Science Fiction”
  • “Man of Steel” Sequel on Fast Track

    Even though Man of Steel doesn’t open until Friday, Warner Brothers is feeling good enough about the movie to put a sequel on the fast track.

    “Man of Steel” Sequel on Fast Track
  • “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” Trailer Released

    The first trailer for the second installment of The Hobbit has been released by Warner Brothers.

    “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” Trailer Released
  • “The Purge” — A Slice of SciFi Movie Review

    Set in the year 2022, The Purge is a movie that depicts an America of the near future where unemployment and violent crime have virtually been eliminated… with one notable exception. On one night, every year, all crime is completely legal and citizens are free to act upon their basest and most violent instincts. By permitting this annual purge, the US Government has found that society functions without the violence and instability that existed prior to its implementation. The end result is the creation of a somewhat bland, somewhat fascistic culture that erupts into extreme violence during the one night every year and then returns to business as usual the following morning.

    “The Purge” — A Slice of SciFi Movie Review

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TV Shows Based on Books

We’re still awaiting word on George R.R. Martin’s progress with the next Game of Thrones books. Is there a legit concern that the books may not be done before the HBO series is complete? Doesn’t that mess with the laws of physics? What about True Blood and other shows based on sequel books? We’ve got a peek at what Astronauts do in their spare time, Samuel L. Jackson is looking for a gig, Is Archie destined for the UnDead lifestyle that seems so popular these days? And Don’t Mess With Chewbacca’s Cane! (Ewwww!)

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“The Lego Movie” Trailer Released

Billed as the biggest movie ever assembled, we’ve got the first look at the upcoming Lego Movie.

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Lost “Doctor Who” Episode Rumors Take An Interesting Turn

Yesterday, we brought you news that the rumor that a cache of lost Doctor Who episodes had been recovered was most likely a hoax.

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Is the Cat Out of the Bag?

TweetActress Felicity Jones has been cast in a top-secret role for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man sequel. But it appears the actress has let the Black Cat out of the bag on who she’ll be playing. While doing publicity for her new movie, Breathe In, Jones was asked directly about playing Felicia Hardy aka the Black Cat [...]

Slice of SciFi Asks You…

Who Is Your Favorite Superman?

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As Man of Steel swoops into theaters this weekend, we look back at the live-action history of Superman and ask you — who is your favorite actor in the role?

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Meet the new NASA Astronaut Candidates – Class of 2013

NASA’s 2013 class of astronauts include a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds.

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Lost “Doctor Who” Episodes Rumor Likely A Hoax

Last week, Doctor Who fans were buzzing with rumors that a cache of lost classic episodes had been recovered.

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Spider-Man Graphic Novel Trailer Released

Marvel comics has released a trailer for the upcoming graphic novel, Spider-Man: Family Business.

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Pegg-Frost at The World’s End

Look out world Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) are back together again and this time they aren’t saving the world from zombies but an alien invasion in “The World’s End.”

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Who’s Not Coming Back for “Avengers 2?”

We’ve heard a lot about which Marvel characters will be added to the upcoming Avengers 2, but we haven’t heard a lot about who might not be there from the first film.

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“Man of Steel” Soars

Man of Steel took off over the weekend, collecting $113.1 million in its opening weekend and taking in $125 million in its first four days.

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Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, to Appear at Star Wars Celebration Europe

Kathleen Kennedy, the President of Lucasfilm and producer of Star Wars Episode VII, will make her inaugural Star Wars Celebration appearance in Essen this July. Kennedy will make an appearance on the main Celebration stage talking with celebrity host Warwick Davis about her amazing career in the movie industry and her recent move to Lucasfilm.

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“Much Ado About Nothing” — A Slice of SciFi Review

To paraphrase my friend Marsheila Rockwell, who saw this premiere with me: If you want to see a great Joss Whedon movie, go see Serenity. If you want to see a great version of Much Ado About Nothing, get the Kenneth Branagh version. If, however, you want to see Joss’ palatial home and estate, then this is the movie for you.

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How Does “Man of Steel” Set Up Future DC Movies?

Man of Steel is intended to do for the DC universe what Iron Man did for the Marvel Universe.  The film will set up a larger universe for other movies, says script-writer David Goyer.

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Who’s Writing the “Tomb Raider” Reboot?

There may be a glimmer of hope for the upcoming return of Lara Croft to the big-screen.

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New “Elysium” Trailer Released

District Nine director Neill Blomkamp’s new movie, Elysium, has a new trailer available.

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Paramount, Regal Create MegaTicket

If you live in one of five select cities, Paramount and Regal Cinemas have a new movie ticket offer for you — the megaticket.

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