The romantic comedy, "He's Just Not That Into You" topped the box-office over the weekend, taking in $27.5 million. Overall, Hollywood saw another strong weekend at the box-office with strong openings for new films and lower than expected dropoffs for several other films. Coming in at number two was last week's top draw, "Taken." The [...]
Which SciFi Movie of the 70s is Your Favorite?
February 8, 2009 By 12 Comments
n List Universe recently listed its top 15 sci-fi films from the 70s? From that list, which is your favorite? Star Trek: The Motion Picture Man Who Fell to Earth Westworld No Blade of Grass THX 1138 The Andromeda Strain Logan's Run Superman Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Slaughterhouse Five Solaris (1972) A Clockwork [...]
Slice of SciFi #199: Boston SciFi Film Festival
February 7, 2009 By 3 Comments
Slice of SciFi #199: Interview with Garen Daly of the Boston SciFi Film Festival In the News: Professor Erno Rubik, the man who created the Rubik's Cube, has created a new puzzle challenge for the new century. A new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that nearly a quarter of Americans [...]
Bale Rant Inserted Into "Dark Knight" Footage
February 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
Audio footage of actor Christian Bale blowing up on-set after someone caused him to flub a scene during "Terminator: Salvation" has been burning up the Internet like wildfire this week. And it was probably only a matter of time before creative people took the audio and married into footage from other Christian Bale films. One [...]
Want to Smell Like Captain Kirk?
February 6, 2009 By 6 Comments
Ever wonder what it was about Captain James T. Kirk that makes him so irresitble to alien females? Maybe it's his cologne... You'll get a chance to find out later this year when GenkiWear, LLC begins selling a line of "Star Trek" based cologne.  The three scents you can choose from are "Tiberius," "Pon Farr" [...]
"Fanboys" Only Opening on 44 Screens
February 6, 2009 By 11 Comments
If you've had this date circled on your calendar as the day you can finally go see the long-delayed "Fanboys," you'd better hope you live near one of the few cities the movie is opening in today. Otherwise, you can hope a lot of people go see it and encourage a larger release for the [...]
Horner Hints About Future "Legend" Developments
February 6, 2009 By 3 Comments
Last week, we told you the syndicated series "Legend of the Seeker" got the green-light for a second season.  So, what can fans look forward to in the rest of season one and beyond? Actor Craig Horner, who plays Richard says fans can look forward to a confronation between Richard and the evil Darken Rahl. [...]
Kilmer May Throw Hat Into Political Ring
February 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
Actor Val Kilmer, age 49, is deciding on whether or not he would like to make the New Mexico Governor's mansion his next address.....for real! The actor is at the top of the pundit's list for choices to replace current Governor Bill Richardson once his term ends in 2010. Always politically active, Kilmer, noted for [...]
"Torchwood: Children of Earth" Trailer
February 6, 2009 By 4 Comments
The new trailer for series three of "Torchwood" debuted on-line this evening. The trailer will be part of the panel at this weekend's New York ComicCon.
Slice of SciFi #198: Voice Mail Show
February 6, 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 [...]
"Caprica" Headed to DVD
February 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Anxious to see the two-hour premiere of the "Battlestar Galactica" prequel, "Caprica"? If so, we've got good news for you. Universal will release the two-hour pilot movie on DVD later this year. The DVD is set to hit stores and will be available for digital download on April 21. Here's some more information on the [...]
Campbell Could be "Green Lantern" Director
February 5, 2009 By 2 Comments
A few weeks ago on Slice of SciFi #196, we reported that Warner Brothers had put their superhero projects from the DC Universe on hold. And while it appears that may be for the proposed "Superman" and "Justice League" films, it appears that the big-screen adaptation of "Green Lantern" is moving forward. According to Variety, [...]
"Iron Man 2" Video Game Under Development
February 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
While the offical details on "Iron Man 2"'s storyline may not be publically known yet, someone over at Marvel must have an idea of what we'll see in 2010.  Marvel has begun negotations with Sega's Secret Level to create an "Iron Man 2" video-game. No details have been released on the game or movie versions [...]
Couple Has a "Halo" Wedding
February 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
It was love at first frag for gamers Desirai Labrada and John Henry. The couple, who met while playing "Halo 2" on-line, tied the knot last month at a special "Halo" themed ceremony according to MTV. According to reports, the bride and groom wore traditional wedding apparel while the officiating officer at the ceremony wore [...]
Akerman: No "Watchmen" Sequel
February 5, 2009 By 3 Comments
One month from tomorrow, the long-anticipated "Watchmen" finally hits theaters and IMAX. "Watchmen" is expected to be a blockbuster hit and with Hollywood that can only mean one thing--a potential sequel.  But if you've read the graphic novel (and if you haven't, you should!), you probably know that the storyline doesn't exactly lend itself well [...]
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