Slice Queen Report #003: End of the Year Wrap-Up
As we move from one decade into the next, our Slice Queen Brook Lewis is here to share her thoughts on the last year
"The Incredible Shrinking Man" Added to National Film Registry
December 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Joining such genre greats as "Star Wars," "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial" and "Alien" in the National Film Register is the 1957 film, "The Incredible Shrinking Man."
Contest Winners: "Stargate" and "Harry Potter"
December 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Congratulations to the winners of our recent contests! Elena Seal of Connecticut and Adriana Blancarte-Hayward of New York have won a copy of the 15th anniversary edition of "Stargate" on Blu-Ray. Jolene Wassmer and Michele Guinsburg won copies of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" on Blu-Ray. Congratulations to all our winners! Keep your [...]
Slice Queen Report #002: "Trick or Treat" Review
December 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Our Slice Queen, Brooke Lewis is back with her second installment of Slice Queen.
In this episode, Brooke offers her thoughts on "Trick or Treat," a movie she's been looking forward to seeing for quite a while now.
Tough Year for SF Fans - A Final Adieu to Lost Friends
December 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
2009 ended up being one of the toughest years in recent memory when it came to celebrity loses. Here is our short list and final goodbye to so many who entertained us all in the genre of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and horror over the past several decades. A Frank Alletter Wayne Allwine Dave Arneson C [...]
Paranormal Activity Giveaway
December 28, 2009 By
Slice of SciFi is proud to team up with Paramount Home Entertainment to give away a Paranormal Activity scare kit in celebration of the release!
Gilliam Talks About "Parnassus"
December 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
When actor Heath Ledger passed away in January of 2008, he was currently working on the Terry Gilliam film, "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus."
With Ledger's death, Gilliam thought for a while that production on the film would cease and possibly be abandoned. But thanks to three of Ledger's contemporaries--Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell--and the fantasy nature of the script, the movie was able to finish filming and was released in theaters last weekend.
J.J. Abrams -- A Hollywood Reporter Interview
December 28, 2009 By 5 Comments
J.J. Abrams' career is red-hot. Everything he touches seems to turn to gold.
Abrams is producer of several hit tv series, producer on a variety of successful films and directed the big-screen revival of "Star Trek."
"Boondocks" Returning
December 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
After a hiatus of almost two years, the animated series, "The Boondocks" is returning.
Variety reports that series creator Aaron McGruder announced the return via his Twitter feed. According to the Tweet, the series is currently in production and expected to air in 2010.
Voyager 2 Continues To Explore Beyond Our Solar System
December 28, 2009 By 5 Comments
Voyager 2, which passed out of our solar system two years ago, continues to send back data and discoveries about the nature of our universe.
The probe is giving NASA scientists a look at the universe beyond our solar system and is currently 8.3. billion miles away from the sun. It's giving us some news from this region, called the "heliosheath," by astrophysicists.
What Did You Think of "The End of Time, Part 1"?
December 28, 2009 By 8 Comments
The end of the 10th Doctor's era began over the weekend.
"The End of Time, Part 1" aired in the UK and the United States over the weekend. So, what'd you think of the episode?
Capcom Pushes Back Release of Two Games
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Looking to avoid a crowded field in the early months of 2010, Capcom has decided to push back the release of "Lost Planet 2" and "Super Street Fighter 4" according to USA Today.
In a financial report on Capcom's corporate website, the publisher says both games, along with the new "Monster Hunter" title for the Nintendo Wii, will be postponed to avoid "competing with the major titles that other companies plan to introduce in the 4th quarter."
Big Box Office Weekend
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hollywood got a Christmas present for the Christmas weekend--a record $264 million in ticket sales.
Leading the way was "Avatar" with just a two percent drop-off in ticket sales from its opening weekend. The James Cameron directed film took in $75 million and has already passed the $200 million mark.
Slice of SciFi #245: Encore Conversation With Bridget Regan and Voicemail
December 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
Slice of SciFi #245: Encore Conversation With Bridget Regan and Voicemail It's the final installment of our holiday episodes as we enjoy a long winter's nap. We've got some voice mail to start and then an encore of our conversation with actress Bridget Regan from "Legend of the Seeker." This Slice of SciFi show is [...]
"7th Son: Descent" Part 10 -- A Slice of SciFi Special
December 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to the final serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins' human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at J.C.'s About 7th Son page.
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