Last week, we brought you news that McG will direct the upcoming "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo."Â At the time, we didn't have any reports on who would place the title role in the film. Now, thanks to Latino Review, we can tell you that the director is pursuing actor Will Smith for [...]
Geek Syndicate Talks to Amanda Tapping
January 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Our good friends at Geek Syndicate kick off 2009 with a great interview with "Stargate SG1" and "Sanctuary" star, Amanda Tapping. Amanda was our guest on Slice of SciFi last March. Tapping discusses the creation of the series and the journey it took from being a web-based series to its first season that just wrapped [...]
More "Iron Man" Casting Rumors
January 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
At this rate, will there be any screen time for Iron Man in his upcoming sequel? According to Variety, actress Emily Blunt is rumored to be director Jon Favreau's choice to play Iron Man nemesis, Black Widow in "Iron Man 2." Black Widow is the super-villian identity of Natasha Romanoff, a Soviet superspy who wears [...]
Fuller Pushing for "Daisies" Movie
January 15, 2009 By 4 Comments
While there's no word yet on when the last three episodes of "Pushing Daisies" will air on ABC, fans can take hope that if creator Bryan Fuller has his way, that won't be the last of the story. According to TV Guide On-Line, Fuller is currently working on getting a direct-to-DVD movie for the series [...]
First New "Smallville," "Supernatural" of 2009
January 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Starting at 8 p.m. tonight, the CW offers two highly-anticipated episodes of their series "Smallville" and "Supernatural." Details on these first new episodes of 2009 are below along with some exclusive clips. SMALLVILLE†— (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) -- Episode: “Legion†DC COMICS’ LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARRIVE IN SMALLVILLE FROM THE FUTURE TO HELP CLARK STOP [...]
"Jericho" Movie on the Horizon?
January 15, 2009 By 12 Comments
"Jericho" fans rejoice.   According to director and producer Jon Turteltaub, a "Jericho" movie is in the works. “We’re developing a feature for 'Jericho',â€Â Turteltaub told iFMagzine. “It would not require you to have seen the TV show, but it get into life after an event like this on a national scale. It would be the [...]
"Daemon" Optioned
January 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Proving that hard work and having a great product can equal success in the publishing world, author Daniel Suarez has had his originally self-published thriller, "Daemon" optioned for a feature film according to Reuters. Producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are producing the project for Parmount Pictures. "Daemon" centers on an iconic game designer who, before [...]
DVD Sales Decline in 2008
January 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
With the country feeling a bigger pinch in the pocketbook these days, many people are being forced to cut back their spending for things that aren't deemed essential. One area that Americans are cutting back is the purchase of DVDs. Sales for DVDs dropped last year by 5.8 percent according to the Hollywood Reporter, leading [...]
Is Science Ready to Proclaim Life on Mars?
January 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
According to news.com.au NASA scientists will be announcing Thursday that they may have proof there is life on Mars. The scientists think that evidence shows alien microbes could be alive and flourishing quite will just below the Martian, after large quantities of what is suspected be organic waste products were detected. The organisms — called [...]
Chevy Chase to Guest Star on "Chuck"
January 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Actor Chevy Chase will appear on NBC's "Chuck" for a three-epsiode arc later this season reports the Hollywood Reporter. Chase will play a millionaire in the media business accused by Chuck's father of stealing his ideas. No word yet on when the episodes featuring Chase will air. "Chuck" returns to NBC with a 3-D episode [...]
Klingon Computer Keyboard
January 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Say this real fast 10 times Klingon Computer Keyboard....Klingon Computer Keyboard...Kling... Yes, that's right, someone has finally gone and done it.....created the ultimate Klingon language keyboard interface for your Starfleet computer. The days of trying to type the deep gutteral sounds of the Klingon language with a clumsy Earth-language keyboard are over. This little jewel [...]
Ricardo Montalban Remembered
January 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
The man who brought one of "Star Trek"'s most memorable villains to life on the small and big-screen has passed away. Ricardo Montalban passed away today at the age of 88, according to reports. Montalban appeared in over 166 roles over his acting career but is probably best remembered for two roles. One was as [...]
Robot Suit Helps Farm Workers
January 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
A new agriculture robot suit developed by the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology could soon help farm workers with the backbreaking labor of harvesting.  The robot suit is designed specifically to help out with tough agricultural work like pulling radishes. The suit has eight motors fitted over the shoulders, elbows, back and knees to provide [...]
Patrick McGoohan Remembered
January 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
Patrick McGoohan, the 80 year old Emmy winning actor of the classic sci-fi/spy series "The Prisoner" has died after a short illness in Los Angeles. Best known and loved for his role of Number Six in the iconic television series, McGoohan also carried home an Emmy for his performance on the detective television series "Columbo," [...]
Reilly Hints at Second Season For "Fringe"
January 14, 2009 By 3 Comments
Fox President Kevin Reilly told reporters at this week's Television Critics Assocations's winter press tour that things are looking good for a second season of "Fringe." "It's a keeper," he said of the show, which will soon benefit from a lead-in from "American Idol." "They've really found the storytelling model now. What you're going to [...]
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