Writer Dan Harris, who penned scripts for "X-Men 2" and "Superman Returns," has been tapped to write the sceenplay for Universal's upcoming video-game adaptation of " Dante's Inferno." "Inferno" is a video-game in which players journey through the depths of hell. Universal acquired the screen rights to "Inferno" earlier this year, along with three other [...]
"Big Bang Theory" Gets Two Year Renewal
Sheldon and company will be around for at least two more seasons thanks to a deal that renews the hit CBS sitcom, "The Big Bang Theory" for two more years according to Variety. "Big Bang" has shown consistent ratings growth this season in a competitive Monday time slot and is a solids lead-in for CBS's [...]
New York Times Looks at "Kirk Chairs"

In this morning's New York Times, Thomas Vinciguerra looks at a new trend in home decoration--"Star Trek" fans building their own replica of Captain Kirk's command chair. Here's an excerpt of the article: THERE is nothing particularly unusual about the living room of the two-story town house that Scott Veazie shares with his wife in [...]
Win a Copy of Ben Bella's "In the Hunt"
Starting today and running until Saturday, April 11, we have four (4) copies of Ben Bella's new book, "In the Hunt: Unauthorized Essays on Supernatural" to give away. Now in its fourth season, the CW’s often-neglected Supernatural has demonstrated marked ratings gains since last season and its season premiere showed the largest yearly increase among [...]
Remembering Natasha Richardson

Actress Natasha Richardson has passed away at the age of 45 according to the Hollywood Reporter. Richardson had a distinguished career in film and on the stage. Richardson was hospitalized earlier this week for injuries to her head while taking a skiing lesson Monday at the Mont Tremblant ski resort north of Montreal. Although she [...]
Carlyle: "Stargate: Universe" Will Be Darker
It must be something with third series of a franchise delving into darker territory. It happened with "Star Trek" with "Deep Space Nine" and now it appears the third "Stargate" installment will delve into darker territory as well. Actor Robert Carlyle, who will play Dr. Nicholas Rush, told io9 that the new "Stargate: Universe" will [...]
"Lost" Season Finale To Run Two Hours
The fifth season of "Lost" will be no different than the previous four when it comes to how long the season finale will run. According to io9, the fifth season finale of "Lost" will run for two hours. The run time is consistent with the first four seasons of the hit series. And, in keeping [...]
Knowing Director Alex Proyas Describes His Diatribe-Free Disaster Movie -- An AMC Interview
Written by: Clayton Neuman, AMC Blogger Knowing director Alex Proyas discusses the nature of disasters and the possibility of a Dark City sequel. Q: Knowing is less stylized than some of your other projects. A: That was intentional. I went for a more naturalistic feel. I still use all the same techniques in a way; [...]
Live Action "Star Wars" Series Could Have a Familiar Face
George Lucas' live-action "Star Wars" series could see a face familiar to fans of "a galaxy far, far away." According to media outlets in New Zealand, actor Jay Laga'aia is in the running for a lead role in the series. Laga'aia worked Captain Gregar Typho, the head of security of Amidala in episodes I and [...]
Bay: "Transfomers 3" Will Be in 2012
Reports of a release date for "Transformers 3" may be a bit premature. Director Michael Bay responded to the reported release date of July 1, 2011 yesterday, saying that Paramount misunderstood what he said. Bay says he told the studio he'd be willing to direct the movie for release on July 4th weekend in 2012, [...]
Critics View "Galactica" Finale
Monday evening, about 100 television critics gathered in New York City to join Ron Moore in viewing the final two hours of "Battlestar Galactica." Moore swore the assembled audience to secrecy on how things play out for the final two hours of the series, so don't expect too many SPOILERs to leak out in the [...]
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Elliott Discusses "Knights of Bloodsteel"
Actor David James Elliott, who previously headlined CBS's "JAG", is starring in SciFi's upcoming original mini-series, "Knights of Bloodsteel." Elliott recently spoke to TV Guide's William Keck about the lead role and having to wear hair extensions to play the role of John Serragoth. Serragoth wields swords to battle evil, fire-breathing dragons as forest-dwelling warrior [...]
Paramount Sets Date for "Transformers 3"
The Transformers will get a trilogy according to Variety. Paramount Pictures announced yesterday that the third installment for "Transfomers" would open on July 1, 2011. According to Variety, Paramount insiders said the studio wanted to lock down a date for the movie in an increasingly busy and full summer for 2011. The announcement was the [...]
American "Mars" Will Have Different Ending
Despite having the same starting point, the British and American versions of "Life on Mars" will have different endings according to producer Josh Appelbaum. Applebaum told our sister site, TV Guide On-Line that fans can expect to find the American version of Sam Tyler in a coma similar to the British version. "This could not [...]










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