Source: Lincoln Journal Star
Written by: Aimee Hatfield
Submitted by: S.K. Sloan
When “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic” was released a few years back, many people hailed it for its deep, branching storyline and different combat system.
When it came time for a sequel, however, developer BioWare passed on it, choosing instead to concentrate on a completely […]

Source: Wayne Hall of Syfyportal
Submited by: Nina
Building on the success of “Lost” and other new programs from last season, ABC is adding more sci-fi and related shows to its weekly offerings this fall, according to zap2it.com.
Expected to return in September or October, “Lost” is moving from Wednesdays at 8 p.m.. to take that evening’s 9 […]

Source: Now Playing Magazine
Original Story by: Scott Collura
Written by: S.K. Sloan
Screenwriter Ehren Krueger (Brothers Grimm and The Skeleton Key) is currently working on “John Carter of Mars;” a screen adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs story.
“I’m in the writing process for ‘John Carter of Mars,’ working with director Kerry Conrad,” says Krueger. “He’s in too, […]

Sunday, June 5th, USA will be running the entire 1st season miniseries, followed a couple hours later by the 2hr season 2 premiere.
Trailers, previews, overviews and contests can be found at USA’s “The 4400″ website, and if you pay close attention to the Season 2 trailer, you might notice Summer Glau (River Tam, from Firefly […]

Written by: S.K. Sloan
Memorial Day is the one day of the year that America remembers all of its men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and fellow citizens.
Trek to the Troops, a web site dedicated to our current troops serving in all parts of the world also remembers those fallen […]

Source: The Great Link
Original Story: TV Zone Magazine - Issue #190
Submitted by: S.K. Sloan
Billingsley, who played Dr. Phlox, gives his point of view on the final episodes.
Issue #190 of the UK’?s TV Zone Magazine contains an interview with Enterprise?’s John Billingsley (Phlox), who wasn’?t at all surprised at the show?’s cancellation:

Written by: S.K. Sloan
There is allot going on this summer in the movie houses across the globe and picking which Sci-Fi/Horror flick to spend your hard-earned cash on can be a jaunting task. Well, that’s why your Uncle Sam is here to help.
Of course, it need not be said that “Star Wars III: Revenge of […]

Source: CBS News
Submitted by: Nina
It was announced at the Games Expo E3 that Patrick Stewart, famous for portraying Captain Jean Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation, will be doing the voice of the king in the next Elder Scrolls game series.
In the next installment called “The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion” Stewart, along with other […]

On This Week’s Show: Dave Dorman is an amazing scifi/fantasy artist. You can check out his work on his personal website. You can also take a peek at Wasted Lands for even more amazing stuff from Dave. It’s a great interview where we talk about EP III, work that Dave has done for it, and […]

Received an email today from a fan telling me they’ve nominated us for the 2005 TopCast awards. How very cool.
It appears as though anyone can nominate, though it isn’t clear if multiple nominations has any impact on the the outcome of individual awards. And while there is not “best sci-fi podcast”, there are a variety […]

Source: BBC Breakfast Show
Written by: S.K. Sloan
While Leonard Nimoy was in London, England this past week for the London Expo he dropped in on Danny Baker and gave a fun interview on BBC’s famous Breakfast Show.

Source: SciFi Wire
Reported by: S.K. Sloan
Science fiction is finally catching on with the general public, not just sci-fi addicts, and cable TV is its resting place.
While network TV (CBS, NBC, ABC) are trying to play catch-up this upcoming season with all new sci-fi and supernatural programs on its lineup, the cable networks are already several […]

Source: Reuters
Submitted by: S.K. Sloan
Bootlegged CD’s of “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith” were being made available for unauthorized sale on Bejiing’s streets just days after the film premiered in China.
After “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith” opened across China on Thursday high quality pirated disks were selling by Sunday.

Reviewer: S.K. Sloan (Slice of Sci-Fi News Manager)
“Star Wars - Revelations”
A Shane Felux Film
A Panic Struck Production
I just finished watching Shane Felux’s production of “Star Wars - Revelations.”
It is amazing what real talent can do with a paltry $20,000.00.
If you love Star Wars then you will fall head-over-heels for this feature.
Felux has done everything right […]

Source: CNN
Submitted by: Cougar (Star Wars News Consultant)
The final chapter of the “Star Wars” movie saga grossed a record $50 million from its first 24 hours in North American theaters, the highest box office tally for a single day, according to studio estimates issued Friday.
Copyright 2005 Reuters.

According to the newswire at The Futon Critic, SciFi Channel has acquired the syndication rights to Firefly and will begin airing the show as the lead-in to their SciFi Friday original programming, begining July 22, 7pm Eastern. (3rd paragraph down)
Whoo-hoo!
(hat tip to Mur Lafferty for the heads up)

On This Week’s Show: Shane Felux has produced Star Wars: Revelations. A Fan film that cost him over 20 Grand from his own pockets! (Yeah, this guy is dedicated to the craft.) But this is no ordinary fan film, this movie rivals Hollywood in some respects. (Some, not all) Click on the link and take […]

Attention SoSF listeners!
Here it is kids! The un-Bleeped review of Star Wars Episode III.
Warning! If you do not want spoilers before seeing this movie, do not listen to this podcast. We reveal all inside. (No Joke… This movie is laid wide open.)
Enjoy!

Source: The Computer Crows Nest
Submitted by: Nina
The BBC are making some of their out-of-print Doctor Who novels available as free e-book downloads.
They include titles such as The Dying Days by Lance Parkin (can the Eighth Doctor thwart an Ice Warrior invasion?), and Scales of Injustice by Gary Russell (the Silurians come up against a sinister […]

Source: The Lincoln Journal Star
Written by: David Germain (AP)
Submitted by: S.K. Sloan
In exploring why Anakin turns evil (and knowing Luke doesn’t), ‘Revenge of the Sith’ episode a good look at nature vs. nurture.
The father turned evil. The son didn’t. Was Anakin Skywalker the proverbial bad seed, or did he just have a tougher upbringing than […]

Written by: S.K. Sloan
One of the most versatile entertainers in Hollywood’s history succumbed today to his valiant fight against lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Frank Gorshin, with his wife Christina, of 48 years by his side died Tuesday.
Frank Gorshin was from the old school of entertainment. He could sing, dance, do impressions, act, […]

Over at eBay, you can find a special auction going on now through May 25th, with the proceeds to benefit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The genre related items still available to bid on:
“Superman” button-down shirt signed by Dean Cain
“Lois and Clark” crew jacket signed by Dean Cain
Two Tickets to the Project Greenlight […]

[ This is my commentary on the Enterprise finale. Spoilers may ensue. ]
Finally watched the series finale of Enterprise.
Well. How was I ripped off by that? Let me count the ways…
okay, Shakespeare mode off.
I was only a casual viewer of the show, and I still felt horribly ripped off. I can guess how the die-hard […]

Connor Trinneer Speaks Up
Written by: S.K. Sloan
I am “shocked and a little miffed,” so says Connor Trinneer, the actor who played Trip Tucker on the recently ended series Star Trek: Enterprise.

In an interview with Michael Logan in the latest edition of TV Guide Trinneer stated that he was disappointed. “I wanted us all to have […]

According to CNN, the market for Star Wars collectibles is still hot.
Original Jawa figures with the vinyl capes for $3000? Yow.
I don’t have many Star Wars collectibles… they were way out of my price range by the time I was old enough to want to get them. But I do have an original 1977 poster, […]

Original full story entitled “Is the ‘Trek’ Over?” by: Joal Ryan
Edited by: S.K. Sloan
In an E-Online interview on Friday May 13, 2005, Eugene [Rod] W. Roddenberry, son of the famous Gene Roddenberry - creator of Star Trek - stated that, “Star Trek will never die. It’s a cash cow for Paramount.”

Rod has had no direct […]

Written by: Amiko Nevills [NASA’s Johnson Space Center]
Submitted by: S.K. Sloan
NASA Astronauts Mike Fincke and Terry Virts recently suited up for a voyage in “space” without ever leaving Earth. In fact, their most recent space expedition was in Hollywood.
Instead of a countdown, their launch began on “lights, camera, and action!”
While on vacation, the real-life space […]

There’s a copy of the original media marketing kit for the 1979 Washington DC premiere of Star Trek: The Motion Picture up for auction to benefit charity.
It contains the following items in pristine condition:

Original Production notes
Original poster
Original Publicity photos
Original Book and screenplay

It was donated by a former Paramount executive, and it’s sale is to benefit […]

Source: Sci-Fi Wire
Compiled by: S.K. Sloan
There are some interesting (and maybe, not so interesting) movies on the horizon for 2005 and early 2006.
BATMAN BEGINS
Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight’s emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parent’s murder, disillusioned industrial […]

Source: Useless Knowledge Magazine
Submitted by: Mr. Sevens (Firefly/Quantum Leap News Consultant)
Written by: Lee Caldwell-Owens
I don’t know for sure but I’m beginning to think television has gone from bad to worse. We are constantly bombarded these days with reality TV. Gee, I thought the whole idea of television was escape reality–heavens just the commercials for NBC’s […]

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