And so, here it is.  The episode whose title was kept under wraps for months because it was considered to be “too SPOILER filled.”  The episode that brought back the Daleks, yet again.  The episode that brought back an old enemy.  The episode that would bring together all of the Doctor’s companions (well, at least […]

AMC announced today that acclaimed film actors Jim Caviezel (”The Passion of the Christ,” “The Thin Red Line”) and Ian McKellen (”X-Men,” “Lord of the Rings,” “The Da Vinci Code”) have signed on for the network’s reinterpretation of the highly influential 1960s cult classic, “The Prisoner.”
AMC is co-producing the six-part mini-series with ITV Productions and […]

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300 follow-up confirmed

June 30, 2008   || Category: Film | 7 Comments

Legendary Pictures has confirmed that a follow-up to last year’s hit movie 300 is in the works according to Variety.   Frank Miller is penning the script and original 300 director Zach Snyder (who is currently working on editing next year’s Watchmen) is interested in the director’s chair. 
No word yet on if the movie would be […]

Source: Fox Sci-Tech News
MEYRIN, Switzerland — The most powerful atom-smasher ever built could make some bizarre discoveries, such as invisible matter or extra dimensions in space, after it is switched on in August.
But some critics fear the Large Hadron Collider could exceed physicists’ wildest conjectures: Will it spawn a black hole that could swallow […]

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Quantum of Solace trailer goes on-line

June 30, 2008   || Category: Film | 3 Comments

A teaser trailer for the next installment in the James Bond franchise, Quantum of Solace, has hit the Internet from MGM and Columbia Pictures.
Starring Daniel Craig in his second out as Ian Fleming’s legendary British spy, Solace is reported to pick up where the previous Bond film, Casino Royale ended.

Solace will open in theaters […]

The actors contract with the AMPTP runs out at midnight tonight and there is no light at the end of this tunnel. The two parties are still very far apart on key issues, especially those dealing with new media compensation.
The only question that remains is will this be the final act of a 3-act […]

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QMx Big Haul Serenity Giveaway

June 30, 2008   || Category: Contests | 1 Comment

Click on image to learn more about the big QMx Serenity Giveaway.

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“Bonekickers”

June 30, 2008   || Category: TV | 1 Comment

Our fans in the U.K. will be happy to hear about a new miniseries coming from the creators of “Life on Mars” and “Ashes to Ashes” called “Bonekickers.”
This six-part series follows a dynamic team of archaeologists who, each week, uncover a compelling mystery from the past.
In episode one titled Army of God, Dr Gillian Magwilde […]

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Shat Accepts He Isn’t In Next Trek

June 30, 2008   || Category: Film | 1 Comment

After months of trying to deal with the fact that he won’t be in the next Star Trek film that is looking to put spark back into the 40-plus year old franchise, William Shatner told CTV.ca News’ Josh Visser that “”I was amazed at what a wonderful director J.J. Abrams is and he’s going to […]

Johnny Rico is called back into action to defeat the bugs in “Starship Troopers 3: Marauder.” Check out this trailer for the film starring Casper Van Dien reprising his role of Johnny Rico, Jolene Blalock (”Star Trek: Enterprise”), Amanda Donohoe (”Batman Beyond”), Boris Kodjoe (”Madea’s Family Reunion”) and Catherine Oxenberg (”The Omega Code”).

“Starship Troopers […]

The latest from Disney/Pixar/Buena Vista is “Wall-E” and it looks like it will be the runaway winner of this weekend’s box office. It is estimated that the little robot-who-could will beat out its number one contenter, the sci-if adaptation of the graphic novel “Wanted” by over $10 million.
If current projections stand up then “Wall*E” […]

According to the L.A. Times, in a telephone interview Grace Park, Cylon 8, Boomer, Sharon, Athena etc., from the series stated that she has heard that the next BSG film has been given a go.
“I just heard about the first Battlestar movie being greenlit,” said Park. “A TV movie, but still! But this — […]

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Now that Hollywood seems to be fully onboard the Graphic Novel (comic book) adaptation bandwagon there have been some really good and very bad films. Some like the fact that directors drift from the source material and others think it is a big mistake. Tell us how you feel with one of the […]

 
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Interview with author J.C. Hutchins
In the News:

Hidden Frontier Productions is offering up its first original non-Star Trek science fiction project called “Frontier Guard.”

Google-owned YouTube is teaming up with several independent filmmakers to begin setting up a virtual screening room for indie works in progress for a global audience to view.

From the SoSF International News Desk:
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Gnomes the Butt Of This Joke

June 28, 2008   || Category: Gaming | 1 Comment

Surprise! This box contains the Bling Gnome! He helps solve this adventurer’s drudgery by eating items and, um, well, digesting them and then “producing gold” on the spot.
How do you compete in a crowded market? Stand out. For Dunegon Runners (the mother of all RPGs), the secret to success in a gaming niche […]

Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Crime/Gangster, Adaptation
Running Time: 120 min.
Theatrical Release Date: June 27th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and some sexuality.
Directed By: Timur Bekmambetov
Starring: James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Common , Kristen Hager
SCORE= 10/10
“[Wanted] proves yet again that the director just might be the most […]

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CNN Picks Top Ten Horrific Film Moments

June 27, 2008   || Category: Film | 7 Comments

The CNN cable news network has chosen its top 10 most spine-tingling moments in film history.
To see commentary for each go HERE. If you do or don’t agree you can also make comments on the same commentary page.
Here is the list beginning with their #1 choice.

 
icon for podpress  Slice of SciFi #166: Voicemail Show [28:56m]: Play Now | Download (5459)

This Week’s Voicemail Show!
This is the show for our inquiring fans and listeners and their voicemails, emails. We want to hear your comments and feedback… No, really, we do! Pay no attention to how much Mike grumbles about them…you know - that guy sitting in the dark corner with all the knobs […]

Actress Kate Mulgrew, best known for her role as Captain Janeway on “Star Trek: Voyager,” will be joining Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths on stage for the Broadway production of “Equus.” Radcliffe starred in the same production on the London stage last year. Mulgrew will play the part of Hester […]

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McGowan the New Red Sonja

June 27, 2008   || Category: Film | 3 Comments

Actress Rose McGowan will be turning in a performance as Red Sonja for Robert Rodriguez’ new film adaptation of the comic book warrior, according to USA Today. [Pictured here together]
Rodriguez has been wanting to produce a remake of the film and believes he has found the perfect female lead in his girlfriend McGowan, who […]

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Slice of SciFi News Briefs

June 27, 2008   || Category: News Briefs | Leave a Comment

NASA scientists said on Thursday that Martian soil gathered and analyzed by the Phoenix Lander appears to contain the requirements to support life. The key word at this stage of the research is “appears”, with NASA agreeing that further work would be needed to prove it beyond any reasonable doubt. However, things are […]

In a first for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the organization has unveiled its top 10 contenders in both comedy and drama for this years big Emmy presentation in September.
This is the first time the Academy as ever named their short list of the best choices so early in the season. The […]

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Dark Knight Tributes Ledger & Wickliffe

June 27, 2008   || Category: Film | 1 Comment

The end credits for the next Batman film, “The Dark Knight” will pay a farewell tribute to Joker actor Heath Ledger. The actor died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. Also getting special recognition will be Conway Wickliffe, special effects guru who was killed doing a stunt for a car […]

Star Wars Shop is making available this one-of-a-kind immense and detailed sculpture that captures the pivotal moment in which the Luke clings to his tauntaun in hopes of fending off the wampa attack.
Each diorama is hand cast in high quality polystone, hand-finished and hand painted to exacting standards. The Ambush on Hoth diorama is expertly […]

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BBC previews Stolen Earth

June 26, 2008   || Category: TV | 7 Comments

The BBC has released three previews for this week’s upcoming season finale of Doctor Who “Stolen Earth”
Two trailers and a one-minute preview clip from the story are included behind the jump.
They are heavily SPOILER filled….

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Dr Who Turn Left Review

June 26, 2008   || Category: TV Reviews | 5 Comments

Last week we got the Donna-lite episode of series four, so this week it’s time for the Doctor-lite installment of the season.
While having the Doctor in a reduced role is certainly nothing new if you’ve watched any of the stories from the early days of the show, watching  the new series work with have a […]

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Hick’s Picks 38

June 26, 2008   || Category: News Briefs | 3 Comments

Galactica producer not hopeful for Emmy nod
As most of us know, Battlestar Galactica is one of the best hours on television. While garnering critical and fan raves and drawing Emmy nods for its superlative special effects, the series has yet to breakthrough and garner a much-deserved Emmy nod in the best drama categories (including […]

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Snyder working on first Watchmen edit

June 26, 2008   || Category: Film | 2 Comments

The long wait for a Watchmen movie is slowly coming to an end, reports SciFi Wire. Director Zach Snyder is currently in the editing room working on his first edit of the highly anticipated graphic-novel adaptation. The current cut is three hours long according to Snyder.
“The balancing act for me is, you want […]

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Gates Steps Down

June 26, 2008   || Category: Technology News | 3 Comments

After 30 years of heading the most successful software business in world history and with his goal of seeing a computer in every home almost complete, Microsoft’s Bill Gates will step down as that company’s leader to concentrate soley on charitable work.
This comes after the announcement just this week that there are now 1 billion […]

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Heroes will go deep next season

June 26, 2008   || Category: TV | 2 Comments

With the third season of Heroes currently in production, creator and producer Tim Kring is dropping a few hints about what fans can expect this fall.
“You’re going to see a lot of bad guys in this one,” Kring said. “The idea, also, is we’re playing off the idea of our characters as heroes or villains. […]

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