Slice of SciFi #169: Rekha Sharma (“Battlestar Galactica”)

In the News:

Sony Corp has announced that it will start-up a movie download service for its PlayStation 3 home console this summer throughout the United States.

Brad Bowyer takes a week off from PodCulture.net to dust off the Stargate Louisville podcast to remember a dearly departed member of our sci-fi community, actor Don S. Davis.

There is a new king of the movies that has taken the throne from previous holders Harrison Ford and George Clooney. The new top boss is Will Smith.

Movie Talk:

Welcome to the Brendan Fraser show. Last week we talked about Brendan’s new movie titled “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” and for this show we take a look at “Journey to the Center of the Earth – 3D.” Be in store for a real cinematic treat with this one.

“Space Chimps” may have two positives going for it — producer Barry Sonnenfeld, and actor Patrick Warburton. This animated fare comes from young director/writer Kirk DeMicco.

TV Talk:

Russell T. Davies reflects on his “Doctor Who” tenure as showrunner. One cool revelation from Davies is brought to light in this segment of our show.

Tim Roth, star of the big screen who can be seen in theaters with Edward Norton in “The Incredible Hulk,” has committed to a 13-episode television series on Fox called “Lie to Me”.

Slice of Trivia: Kurt in St. George brings 3 more interesting clips from the world of the apocalypse. All 3 are classics.

Interview: Rekha Sharma talks with Mike and Brian from the set of “Battlestar Galactica” with this fun and hilarious interview with the actress who stars as President Roslin’s chief of staff Tory Foster, now revealed as one of the Final Five Cylons.

Future Talk:

Gary Oldman has been hired by director Robert Zemeckis to play three roles for the latest motion-capture animated film based on the classic Charles Dickens tale “A Christmas Carol.”

Actor/writer Seth Rogen has confirmed that not only is he and writing partner Evan Goldberg putting the finishing touches to the “Green Hornet” script, but he will also be starring as the Hornet.

Academy Award nominated actress Helena Bonham Carter may be joining the cast of the latest Terminator film titled “Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins”.

Listener comments: If you have any suggestions or comments, please let us know. Keep your comments brief, or funny, and maybe you’ll hear your message on the voicemail show! See you next week with fresh new content.

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