We hope you enjoy this repeat performance of our interview with actor Ken Marino from the CW’s “Reaper” as we take time off for the Thanksgiving holiday. See you on December 6, 2008 with an all new show.

Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (SoSF Editor)
“Ender in Exile” by Orson Scott Card
Hardcover, 384 pages
Published: November 11, 2008
Purchase a copy of “Ender in Exile.”
Slice of SciFi Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s saga holds the distinction of being one of the only series to win back-to-back Hugo Awards.  Both “Ender’s Game” and “Speaker […]

While promoting his upcoming film “Frost/Nixon” actor Michael Sheen dropped a few hints about what fans can expect when the third “Underworld” movie hits theaters.
“Well, it goes back into the story of Lucian,” Sheen said. “So, hopefully, it will allow people to watch the first one again in a different light, given what you learn […]

Looking for that special holiday gift that returns every year on the Christmas tree? How about a special Firefly ornament. We have them for you.
Firefly Serenity Vehicle Ornament (Only 1 left in stock - order SOON):

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The fourth and (for now) final direct-to-DVD “Futurama” movie, “Into the Wild Green Yonder” will debut on February 24, 2009 according to an announcement by Fox Home Entertainment.
The film guest-stars illusionist Penn Jillette, hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg, talk-radio host Phil Hendrie and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane.
Fans will discover the truth about “Number 9 Man,” […]

Reviewed by: Joe Russo (Film Critic & SoSF Contributor)
“Meet Dave”
Actors: Richard Cerenzio, John Gatins, Kevin Hart, Floyd Levine, Rob Moran
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: PG
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: November 25, 2008
Run Time: 90 minutes
“Space Chimps”
Actors: Jeff Daniels, Jane Lynch, […]

J.J. Abrams’ upcoming “Star Trek” movie just keeps getting bigger.
First Showing is reporting that Paramount is giving consideration to creating an IMAX version of next summer’s “Star Trek” reboot.  If it happens, this would be the first time the “Trek” franchise has been seen on the IMAX screen.
First Showing reports the film would be coverted […]

The U.S. version of “Life on Mars” has won at least one fan–the creator of the original British version.
Ashley Pharoah said he liked that the U.S. version has picked up on the “gritty” nature of the original and that he thinks the U.S. version is “marvelous.”
The U.S. version was recently picked up for a full […]

SciFi has released a new trailer for the final ten episodes of “Battlestar Galactica.”

The actress who brings Six to life on “Battlestar Galactica” has signed on for a guest role in NBC’s “Chuck.”
According to our sister site, TV Guide On-Line, Tricia Helfer will play a new handler for Chuck in season two’s eighteenth episode. Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello reports Helfer’s CIA agent will be placed in charge of […]

Blizzard’s “Warcraft” franchise is one of the most popular and lucrative on the gaming market today. So what about the possiblity of a big-screen feature based on the popular game?
According to Blizzard’s Frank Pearce, a writer is currently being sought for a big-screen version of “Warcraft.”
“Legendary Pictures is currently trying to assign some names to […]

Fans who want to experience more of the “Terminator” universe are in luck.   Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Equity Games Production and Halcyon Games announced a tie-in video game to next summer’s “Terminator: Salvation” that will put players right in the middle of the battle for mankind.
The game will be a third-person shooter and allow players […]

Actor Will Smith recently told Film School Rejects that the upcoming American version of “Oldboy” won’t be a remake of the popular anime title, but will instead look to the original manga by Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi.
“We’re looking at that right now. Not the film though, it’s the original source material. There’s the original […]

Written by: Emilio D’alise (SoSF Staff Journalist)
This piece deals exclusively with Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. If you have no interest in the Terminator franchise, skip this piece. But if you are a fan of the story, Terminator: SCC offers some interesting takes on terminators, and it introduces facets of the machines that are completely […]

While it may not be the much-hoped-for third season, the CW is bringing “Jericho” back to prime-time television. 
This fall, the network farmed out its Sunday night programming to the Media Rights Capital group.  The two series produced were non-starters for the CW, leading the network to yank the series and will now begin showing repeats […]

NBC’s “Chuck” is one of the most enjoyable, fun and entertaining series on TV today.  And while the series does not feature a heavy mythology or continuity along the lines of “Heroes,” “Lost” or “Battlestar Galactica,” it is working this year to explore and expand the backstory of its universe in its second season.
One question […]

Have we discovered another new planetary body?
European astronomers announced they may have discovered a new planetary body orbiting Beta Pictoris.  The Star is a massive, young star that is 70 light years away (about 6 trillion miles).   Observers at the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope report detecting a planet about eight times heavier than […]

Last week, “Heroes” creator and producer Tim Kring opened his mouth and firmly inserted his foot.  The comments about fans who use DVRs to time shift the series as being “poor saps” or “d******s” set off a firestorm of controversy and reaction across the Internet.
In our most recent episode, the studio gang discussed Kring’s remarks.
Now, […]

With a $70 million opening weekend for “Twilight,” Summit Entertainment is looking to strike while the iron is hot. The studio has announced the second novel in the series, “New Moon” will be adapted for the big-screen.
“New Moon” is the second title in the series and is centered on Edward Cullen leaving Bella Swan in […]

The night sky near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan lit up in a brilliant display of light Thursday night. The cause? A large piece of space rock struck western Canada. Scientists and novices alike scurried to the site in hopes of finding remnants of the meteor. The fireball was visible over miles of […]

ABC has released a new trailer for the upcoming fifth season of “Lost.”

“Lost” returns on Wednesday, January 21, 2009.

After 27 hours of discussions, negotiations between SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers were suspended yesterday according to the Hollywood Reporter. A federal mediator, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, was unable to get the two sides to agree on a new contract.
“As previously authorized by the national board of directors, we will now […]

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Mondays at 8 p.m. EST are extremely full for sci-fi fans with several quality genre offerings. If you could only watch one show, which one would it be?

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

The Big Bang Theory

Chuck

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Vampires were big business at the box-office this weekend.  The long-anticipated debut of “Twilight” had a big opening, taking in over $70 million according to initial estimates.
The adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s best selling novel easily outdistanced last weekend’s top money maker, “Quantum of Solace.”  “Solace” dropped to second, edging out another debut feature, the animated […]

Interview With “Supernatural” Actor Misha Collins

In the News:

Neil Gaiman is writing the code to Bruce Wayne’s time as the Dark Knight.
Director Guillermo del Toro would love to direct a big-screen version of “Swamp Thing.”
A new study shows unhappy people watch more TV

Krazy Joe’s Punch in the Junk:  Joe’s Mighty Fist of Justice targets Bruce Campbell […]

Just in time for the holiday season comes the perfect gift for the sci-fi fan on your list…or maybe just yourself.
Starting Saturday, November 22 and running until December 6, 2008 at midnight Pacific time, we’re giving away one copy of “The 4400: The Complete Series” on DVD.
When 4400 alien abductees return to earth just as […]

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 and switches.

This week […]

This may not be the best way to win back your fan base and create new fans.
Let’s face it–”Heroes” is having a down year.  Despite being NBC’s highest rated scripted drama, the third-year series is in trouble.  It’s been hemorrhaging viewers since the season premiere, it fired two producers earlier this month and it seems […]

Director Peter Segal, who helmed this summer’s “Get Smart,” got the nod from Warner Brothers to direct the upcoming “Captain Marvel” movie according to Variety.
Segal has a background in directing comedies, including the Adam Sandler vehicle, “The Longest Yard.”
Warner Brothers acquired the rights to make a big-screen version of “Marvel” from New Line where Segal […]

Actress Mila Kunis has signed to the cast of “The Book of Eli” according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Albert and Allen Hughes will direct “Eli” which has signed actor Denzel Washington for the lead role.
The script, by Gary Whitta and a rewrite by Anthony Peckham, centers on a lone hero named Eli (Washington) who must fight […]

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