A new trailer for "Star Trek" was attached to this weekend's "Watchmen" opening. If you missed it or just want to see it again, you can check it out here. The trailer fleshes out a few things about the upcoming film and gives fans an idea of what we can expect when this new vision [...]
Bamber Bears All For PETA Campaign
Actor Jamie Bamber has become the latest in a long line of celebrities to bare it all for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The actor, who plays Lee "Apollo" Adama on SciFi's "Battlestar Galactica" recently shed his uniform for a campaign to save black bears killed for their fur. The poster, [...]
Philip K. Dick's Wife Completes Husband's "Final" Novel
The novels and short stories of Philip K. Dick are still as profound and relevant today as when they were first published. The themes of loss of identity and paranoia still ring true and may be even more frightenly real than when they were first published many years ago. This may be one reason that [...]
"Ghost" To Become A Stage Show
Just to prove that it's not just Hollywood that's run out of idea, we bring you news that the 1990 film, "Ghost" will be transformed into a stage play, reports Variety. The show is slated to open in London next year and would re-tell the story of man killed, who stays in our world [...]
New "Enterprise" Models On Display

Paramount Pictures has released three new photos of models created from the new ILM digital design of the Enterprise for J.J. Abrams' upcoming "Star Trek" reboot. Each model was created by a respected artist and show off the new iconic ship in a different design. First up is a standard model ship, created by FX [...]
"Watchmen" Tops Box Office
The long-awaited big-screen adaptation of "Watchmen" got off to a big start Friday, but couldn't sustain the momentum for the entire weekend according to preliminary box-office numbers. The film took in $55.7 million for its first three days of release, good enough for first place, but about $10 million below expectations. "Watchmen" had the sixth-highest [...]
What did you think of "Watchmen"?
n What did you think of "Watchmen"? I love it! I already have plans to see it again in theaters I loved it but won't see it again in theaters I enjoyed it a great deal It was OK There were some parts I liked but overall I didn't care for it I didn't care [...]
Slice of SciFi #203: Interview With "Wonder Woman" Writer Michael Jelenic

Slice of SciFi #203: Interview With "Wonder Woman" Writer Michael Jelenic In the News: NASA is conducting an on-line poll to name International Space Station’s Node 3. One of the names in the running is "Serenity." If you want to vote, you can by following this link: http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/name_ISS/index.html Video-game icon Max Hazard is back. Wait, [...]
"Trek" Will Reveal New Backstory

Think you know every aspect of classic "Star Trek?" J.J. Abrams says you don't. The director, who last week said he wanted to broaden the appeal of "Trek" beyond the hard-core fan-base, told SciFi Wire that he is writing a new backstory that will draw in new fans but also be fresh for Trekkers. "This [...]
The Princess Bride -- On Blu-ray

Film: The Princess Bride Director: Rob Reiner Original Theatrical Release Date: September 25, 1987 Blu-ray Edition DVD Release Date: March 17, 2009 SoSF DVD Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars "When 'The Princess Bride' debuted in 1987 it immediately became a cult favorite and has stood the test of time for 22 years." On March [...]
"Knight Rider" Cancelled
A few weeks ago, the cast of "Knight Rider" implored viewers to keep watching their series. Apparently those pleas fell upon deaf ears. The return of "Knight Rider" is over. NBC made it official yesterday, canceling the reboot of the popular 80's series. In the end, it was low ratings that doomed the series according [...]
"Heroes" Will Be Back
"Heroes" will be back for a fourth season according to the Hollywood Reporter. NBC picked up a new season of the series yesterday though the total episode order will be reduced to 18-20. Angela Bromstad, NBC's entertainment president, told reporters that the show was not on the bubble and that it would return next year. [...]
Slice of SciFi #202: Voice Mail 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 [...]
"The Beatles: Rock Band" On The Way
The Beatles are coming to the digital realm when the highly anticipated "The Beatles: Rock Band" hits stores later this year. Harmonix, MTV Games and the band's Apple Corps said Thursday that the game-- the first in the "Rock Band" franchise based on a single band -- will be released worldwide for Xbox 360, Playstation [...]
Help NASA Name ISS Node-3

One of our Slice of SciFi fans named Andrew McDonald sent us this news about NASA's plans to let those outside the space agency name the new Node-3 which will be heading to the International Space Station soon. One of the choices is Serenity, named after Joss Whedon's famed Firefly space craft that was in [...]










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