The new version of "V" will be a mini-"Firefly" reunion. As we previously reported, Morenna Baccarin has signed on for a role in the upcoming pilot project. Now comes news that Alan Tudyk, who played Wash on the Joss Whedon series has also joined the cast. Tudyk has been cast as an FBI agent in [...]
Powerpuff Girls DVD Winner
March 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Congratulations to our "The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series - 10th Anniversary Collection" DVD Contest Winner: Darryl Tahara of Aiea HI Enjoy!
Warner Offers Downloadable SciFi Movies
March 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
Warner Home Video announced on Monday that it will release more than 150 classic films on DVD as part of the Warner Archive Collection, downloadable from the WarnerArchive.com Web site, including several sci-fi titles. Drawing from a library assembled from both the studio's own archives and its ownership of pre-1986 releases produced at MGM, Warner [...]
Editorial: Watchmen, A Review (With SPOILERs)
March 25, 2009 By 11 Comments
Written by: Emilio D'alise (SoSF Staff Journalist) After avoiding drinking anything for a number of hours before, this past weekend I went to see the I-Max presentation of Watchmen. A few months ago I had bought and read the graphic novel, and when I finished it I had resolved not to go see the movie. [...]
Russo Review -- "Bolt" DVD & Blu Ray
March 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
Written by: Joe Russo (Film Critic/SoSF Contributor) Actors: John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton, Malcom McDowell Directors: Chris Williams; Byron Howard Format: Animated, Color, Widescreen Language: English Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Rating: PG Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO DVD Release Date: March 22, [...]
Monty Python Replica Causes an Evacuation
March 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It's the best defense against killer rabbits and this past weekend, a prop replica of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch led to an English pub being evacuated according to the Daily Telegraph. Water company engineers found the suspicious looking object when they lifted up fire hydrant cover during work on a street in Shoreditch, [...]
New Clips from "Caprica"
March 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
Universal has sent over seven new clips from the upcoming DVD release of "Caprica." Fans can get a look at what they can expect when the pilot for the "Battlestar Galactica" prequel hits DVD and digital download on April 21.
Blunt Talks About Dropping Out of "Iron Man 2"
March 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Actress Emily Blunt was the original choice for the role of the Black Widow in the upcoming "Iron Man 2." The actress was forced to drop out of the role last month due to a scheduling conflict. Blunt talked about the situation and her decision recently with MTV News. "It was one of [the] things [...]
Russo Review -- "Quantum of Solace" & "Never Say Never Again" Blu Ray
March 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Written by: Joe Russo (Film Critic/SoSF Contributor) So dark and bleak it (loses) what makes James Bond films so popular in the first place, fun Quantum of Solace: Russo Rating: 6/10 So I get it. Batman Begins was a successful remake. The Dark Knight brought out the brooding character arch even more so. So why [...]
Real Astronauts in Fictional Space
March 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Unless you're one of those Moon-landing conspiracy nuts of the last 40 years, then when one thinks of NASA astronauts, generally science fiction is not what comes next in the thought process, however, several famous astronauts who have lived and worked in the real world located beyond Earth's boundry have appeared in a few fan-fav [...]
Ronald D. Moore on the Meaning of God in Battlestar Galactica's Finale -- An AMC Interview
March 24, 2009 By 8 Comments
Written by: Clayton Neuman, AMC Blogger Battlestar Galactica creator Ronald D. Moore describes how the finale reflects his views on religion, and what he sees in store for the future of the franchise. Q: How does it feel for you now that Battlestar Galactica is over? A: It's bittersweet at best. I'm very happy with [...]
"Journey to the Bottom of the Sea" Season Four DVD Contest
March 24, 2009 By
Starting March 24th and continuing through midnight Pacific time on April 7, we are giving away three copies of "Journey to the Bottom of the Sea: The Fourth Season, Volume 1" This three-disc set contains the first half of the series' fourth season. Escape on another “Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea” as Season [...]
Masi Oka Previews Tonight's "Heroes"
March 23, 2009 By 8 Comments
TV Guide On-Line has an interview today with "Heroes" star Masi Oka. The interview reveals some details about tonight's episode, which NBC has heralded as a return to form for the series. Some of what Oka reveals is SPOILER-material, so if you don't want to know what is going to unfold this evening, please don't [...]
Friends, Enemies Could Return for Tennant's Final Outing
March 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
MSN is reporting that for David Tennant's final voyage in the TARDIS fans could see the return of a lot of familiar faces, including Billie Piper, Catherine Tate and Freema Ageyman. Also included could be John Simms as the Master and Jessica Hynes, who played the Doctor's love-interest while he was human in "Human Nature/The [...]
The Best TV Series Finales
March 23, 2009 By 20 Comments
MSN has posted their list of the 13 all-time best TV series finales. See if you agree with their choices. #13: The Fugitive (1967) #12: Twin Peaks (1991) #11: Moonlighting (1989) #10: Arrested Development (2006) #09: Newhart (1990) #08: Six Feet Under (2005) #07: Roseanne (1997) #06: The Shield (2008) #05: Cheers (1993) #04: M*A*S*H [...]
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