The third series will air in the United States--and possibly only a few hours after it airs in the UK. Speaking at Television Critics Association Janaury tour, BBC America president Garth Ancier confrimed the third series will air in the United States on BBC America and that it will run for five nights. The new season [...]
A Glimmer of Hope for "Watchmen"
January 12, 2009 By 2 Comments
After weeks of gloom and doom, there may be a ray of sunshine in the on-going dispute between Warner Brothers and 20th Century Fox over distribution rights to the big-screen adaptation of "Watchmen." According to reports, both sides have asked federal judge Gary Feess today to delay an upcoming hearing in the case because "settlement [...]
Rogan Writes "Simpsons" Episode
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Actor Seth Rogan is a hot commodity in Hollywood these days.  Now he'll get animated in an upcoming episode of "The Simpsons." Rogan will lend his voice to an upcoming episode of the popular Fox animated series according to the Herald Sun. Rogan was the writer's first choice for the guest role. Of course, that's [...]
Eastwood Tops Box Office
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Before the weekend started, many predicted the new Anne Hathaway romantic comedy, "Bride Wars" would easily take the top spot at the box office. However, veteran actor Clint Eastwood proved he's still a box office draw as his new drama, "Grand Torino" expanded nationwide and captured the top spot at the box-office. Many expect Eastwood's [...]
Ledger Wins Globes
January 12, 2009 By
Leaving little doubt now about the late actor Heath Ledger's shot at getting an Oscar nod for his performance in "The Dark Knight," the actor who so deftly portrayed the Joker against Christian Bale's equally dark Batman, won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Drama. Ledger was found dead in [...]
Which of These Top Horror Films is the All-time Best?
January 11, 2009 By 16 Comments
n With the release of David Goyer's "The Unborn" some critics say we are witnessing a new ressurgence of the classic-styled horror/supernatural movie. These 14 horror films are considered the best ever made. Which one would you choose as the number 1 all-time best? Psycho (1960) Night of the Living Dead (1968) The Exorcist (1973) [...]
Slice of SciFi #195: Interview with "Battlestar Galactica"'s Aaron Douglas
January 10, 2009 By 6 Comments
Slice of SciFi #195: Interview with Aaron Douglas of "Battlestar Galactica" In the News: Many think of Sir Issac Newton as the "father of science."Â But you may be surprised to learn about Arab-born al-Hassan Ibn al-Haytham, who made significant contributions to science during the Dark Ages. SciFi to SciFact: The European Space Agency is [...]
"Capricorn One" DVD Contest
January 10, 2009 By
Starting Saturday, January 10 and running until January 31 at midnight Pacific time, we’re giving away five (5) copy of “Capricorn One†on DVD. What if one of the greatest space adventures was really a hoax? When the head of NASA's manned Mars mission discovers that the capsule meant to carry the astronauts will suffer [...]
Braga Talks About "Flash Forward"
January 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
On Slice of SciFi #190, we brought you news that Robert J. Sawyer's novel, "Flash Foward" was being made into a potential television series for ABC. The series is being billed as a companion piece to "Lost" for the alphabet network. One of the producers for the pilot and potential series is long-time "Star Trek" [...]
New Eureka Cast Member Creates Sparks for Sheriff Carter
January 9, 2009 By 9 Comments
Actress Jamie Ray Newman ("Veronica Mars," "Heroes") joins the SCI FI Channel's hit series "Eureka" when the second-half of the third season returns this summer. Newman will portray Dr. Tess Fontana, a new brain-wiz at Global Dynamics. You can catch a sneak peek of her debut HERE.
"Dark Knight" Gets DGA Nods
January 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The momentum for "Dark Knight" continues to build. After winning five People's Choice Awards earlier this week, the film picked up several Director's Guild Award nominations yesterday according to the Hollywood Reporter. "Dark Knight" was one of five films nominated for best picture. The summer blockbuster was joined by "Slumdog Millionaire," "The Curious Case of [...]
Gordon Tells His Side in "Watchmen" Controversy
January 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
At the center of the on-going "Watchmen" legal battle between Warner Brothers and 20th Century Fox is Larry Gordon. According to the ruling issued on December 24, Gordon didn't have full control of the "Watchmen" property to shop it around to studios other than 20th Century Fox. U.S. District Court Judge Gary Feess' decision found [...]
Slice of SciFi #194: Voicemail Show
January 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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. [...]
View Rod's Loving Tribute to His Mom
January 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A loving and wonderfully touching pictorial and video tribute was given by Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry to his mother, the First Lady of Star Trek, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. You can view both by CLICKING HERE.
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