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TV Shows Based on Books
June 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
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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Meet the new NASA Astronaut Candidates – Class of 2013
June 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
NASA’s 2013 class of astronauts include a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds.

Lost “Doctor Who” Episodes Rumor Likely A Hoax
June 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
Last week, Doctor Who fans were buzzing with rumors that a cache of lost classic episodes had been recovered.
Spider-Man Graphic Novel Trailer Released
June 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
Marvel comics has released a trailer for the upcoming graphic novel, Spider-Man: Family Business.
Slice of SciFi Asks You…
Who Is Your Favorite Superman?
June 10, 2013 3 Comments

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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Pegg-Frost at The World’s End
June 17, 2013 1 Comment
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.”

Who’s Not Coming Back for “Avengers 2?”
June 17, 2013 1 Comment
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.

“Man of Steel” Soars
June 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
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.

Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, to Appear at Star Wars Celebration Europe
June 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
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.

“Much Ado About Nothing” — A Slice of SciFi Review
June 14, 2013 2 Comments
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.

How Does “Man of Steel” Set Up Future DC Movies?
June 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
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.

Who’s Writing the “Tomb Raider” Reboot?
June 14, 2013 1 Comment
There may be a glimmer of hope for the upcoming return of Lara Croft to the big-screen.

New “Elysium” Trailer Released
June 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
District Nine director Neill Blomkamp’s new movie, Elysium, has a new trailer available.

Paramount, Regal Create MegaTicket
June 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
If you live in one of five select cities, Paramount and Regal Cinemas have a new movie ticket offer for you — the megaticket.

“Man of Steel” — A Slice of SciFi Review
June 13, 2013 18 Comments
For DC fans who’ve long wondered if there was enough unsullied heart and imagination left in Hollywood to look beyond the cliches and bring Superman to a new generation that wants to believe a man can fly, it’s safe to believe again.

“MY GOD, IT’S FULL OF STARS: A Journey To The Edge of Science Fiction”
June 13, 2013 1 Comment
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.
Rare “Action Comics” Sells For $175,000
June 13, 2013 Leave a Comment
A couple of days ago, we told you about David Gonzalez, the Minnesota man who found a copy of Action Comics #1 in the attic of a house he was remodeling.
Gonzalez put the comic up for auction and now he’s reaping the rewards.























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