On a recent episode of Slice of SciFi, we told you about the upcoming big-screen adaptation of "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief." The movie will be directed by Christopher Columbus for Fox 2000 and is hoped to be a start of a new fantasy franchise. Now wee can tell you that actress Alexandra Daddario [...]
How do you top playing Captain James T. Kirk in the upcoming "Star Trek" movie? OK, maybe you can't top playing Kirk, but actor Chris Pine is rumored to be in the running for a role that is almost as cool as the captain of the starship Enterprise. According to IESB, Pine is rumored to [...]
NBC has begun streaming of episodes of the Emmy-winning series, "Quantum Leap" on their NBC Rewind web-site. Fans can choose from ten classic episodes from the series, including the two-part series pilot as well as "What Price Gloria" that features Sam leaping into the body of a woman for the first time. The series stars [...]
With the news that Kenneth Branaugh will direct the big-screen adaptation of "Thor," now comes the the daunting task for casting the Norse God. And while there hasn't been anyone cast yet in the role of Thor, an interesting rumor has cropped up on several on-line sources about who the female lead for the upcoming [...]
The short list for this year's Hugo Awards have been announced. The Hugo Awards celebrate the best in the field of science fiction and fantasy. Hugos are presented each year at the World Science Fiction Convention, by the World Science Fiction Society. All members of Anticipation may vote to select the winners. The Hugos awarded at [...]
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Although made mostly of spare parts, "Knowing" is a not-bad supernatural-tinged sci-fier that has more on its mind than the run-of-the-mill effects-driven extravaganza. Absorbing and able to be taken seriously most of the way, Alex Proyas' generally somber look at a small group of people tipped off about the imminence of doomsday doesn't smoothly synthesize [...]
Four-Hour Event Starring Sean Astin, Tim Curry and David Jason, To Premiere Sunday, March 22 Based on the first two books in best-selling author Terry Pratchett’s hugely popular Discworld series, The Color of Magic stars Oscar nominee Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Toy Soldiers, Rudy), Emmy nominee Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture [...]
A film review by: Bill Gibron Film: KNOWING Director: Alex Proyas Producers: Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Alex Proyas Screenwriters: Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White, Stuart Hazeldine, Alex Proyas Actors: Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Lara Robinson MPAA Rating: PG-13 Theatrical Release Date: March 20, 2009 FilmCritic Review Rating: 4.0 out [...]
The Discovery Channel filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Amazon's e-book reader, the Kindle. The suit claims that Kindle violates a patent filed by the Discovery Channel in 2007 according to the Hollywood Reporter. The company cited founder and chairman John Hendricks' role in the development of digital content and delivery services in the 1990s. Among [...]
This week's episode of "The Simpsons" will feature a guest voice provided by "Star Trek" alum, Colm Meaney. Here's what Fox has to say about the episode. The Simpson family travels to Ireland to take Grampa to have one last beer at his beloved O’Flanagan’s Pub in Dunkilderry. However, when they arrive, the little town [...]
Courtesy of: Space.com March 24: A United Launch Alliance Delta 2 rocket to launch GPS 2R-20 global positioning system satellite for the U.S. Air Force in a space shot staged from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Cape Canaveral, Fla. 4:34-4:49 a.m. EDT (0834-0849 GMT). March 26: A Russian Soyuz rocket to launch the Soyuz [...]
Starting at 8 p.m. tonight, the CW offers new episodes of "Smallville" and "Supernatural." SMALLVILLEL (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) -- Episode: "Turbulance" TESS SETS A TRAP FOR CLARK — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) invites Clark (Tom Welling) to a press conference in New York but when an explosion rocks the private jet they are on, Clark must [...]
Star Trek: Phase II announces that J.G. Hertzler has been cast in the role of former tutor K'Sia for the upcoming episode "Kitumba." Hertzler is best known to Star Trek fans for his role as a Klingon warrior, General, and ultimately Chancellor Martok on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," as well as his appearances at [...]
It's Friday and that means it's time for a bit of listener feedback! And we'll also find out the latest from Sweetleaf!
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Taylor: Cyrus just ruined the f*cking movie for me
Shadoglare: Sorry to have to say it but… that “interview” was horrible… :/
Mich67: Meh…if it’s anything like their last run I’ll pass. The earlier episodes were better.
Michael: Not till 2013! What are they thinking?
Gary from Jacksonville: I liked Earth-2. It was like an Elseworlds with an ongoing story line.
Sion Ewig: The first two episodes were entertaining enough and I really do enjoy seeing Garcia back in something....
Lejon from Chandler: Let’s see, getting divorced sucks, losing your apartment sucks, losing ten years of an... Lejon from Chandler: Wow. I called that one. But really, who didn’t see that coming?
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