n The summer movie season kicks off Friday and May is packed with a lot of genre movie choices. If you could only see ONE of the movies opening in May, which one would it be? X-Men: Origins: Wolverine Star Trek Terminator: Salvation Battle for Terra Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian Drag [...]
Which May Tentpole Film Are You Most Looking Forward To Seeing?
April 27, 2009 By 12 Comments
"Chuck" Airs Season Finale Tonight
April 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Today's the day to head out to Subway and show your support for NBC's "Chuck." As we reported last week, "Chuck" fans will be heading to Subway to buy a footlong sub and send the receipt to execs at NBC. The campaign, based on a product placement from the episode two weeks ago, is hoped [...]
Slice of SciFi #210 Interview With Gil Gerard
April 25, 2009 By 2 Comments
Slice of SciFi #210: Interview With Gil Gerard In the News: European researchers announced the discovery of two planets, each of which met the one of the conditions necessary for life on Earth. Are video games addictive to kids? A new study shows they may be. After fearing that the leak of "Wolverine" might hurt [...]
Slice of SciFi #209: Voice Mail Show
April 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
New Season of "Primeval" Debuts on BBC America May 16
April 24, 2009 By 12 Comments
Fans of the British hit series "Primeval" can catch the third season of the series on BBC America starting on May 16. BBC AMERICA’s hit sci-fi series, Primeval, ROARS BACK FOR An all-new u.s. premiere SEASON -More monsters, more stunning effects, more team members, and more than a few surprises- From the creators of Walking [...]
Erica Durance Talks "Smallville" -- A TV Guide On-Line Interview
April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Our partner TV Guide On-Line has an exclusive new interview today with actress Erica Durance. Durance plays Lois Lane on the CW's "Smallville" and offers some insight into tonight's all-new episode and what fans can expect for the next several week, leading up to the season finale. TVGuide.com: Let's talk about this week's episode, "Stiletto": [...]
NBC Likely To Trim "Heroes" Order Next Season
April 23, 2009 By 10 Comments
For its third season, NBC's "Heroes" got an 25-episode order. For its fourth season, the episode count is likely to be reduced according to Advertising Age. The series will get an episode order between 18 and 20 episodes for next season. It appears NBC is following the trend established by other serial dramas like "Lost" [...]
"USA Today" Offers First Look at "New Moon" Wolves
April 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
Here's a little something for our "Twilight" fans out there. "USA Today" has an exclusive first look at the young actors chosen to be part of werewolf Jacob's wolf pack when the sequel, "New Moon" hits theaters later this year.
Shore Leave 31 Takes Place July 10-12
April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
BE A PART OF THE TRADITION!!! SHORE LEAVE AMERICA’S PREMIERE FAN-RUN SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION (BALTIMORE, MD.)-Shore Leave 31 will be held July 10-12, 2009 at the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Shore Leave is hosted by STAT (The Star Trek Association of Towson, Inc.), and is one of the oldest and largest [...]
"Lost" Will Promote "Flash Forward"
April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Earlier this week, we brought you news that ABC has given a series order for "Flash Forward." Now the alphabet network is throwing its resources behind promoting the new series--starting on this week's episode of "Lost." According to Reuters, fans who tune in for the 100th episode of "Lost" Wednesday will be treated to a [...]
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Headed Back to a Theater Near You
April 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, better known as the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," the Mirage Group has given the green light to a new, live action film. The movie would be the Turtles' fifth big-screen vehicle and is reported to center on the origin of the pizza-loving crime-fighter. Legendary [...]
Eat a Sub, Save "Chuck"
April 23, 2009 By 8 Comments
With only one new episode left in its second season, fans of NBC's "Chuck" are rallying to keep the season finale from becoming the series finale. Television critics and bloggers Alan Sepinwall and Maureen Ryan have both written columns this week, praising the sophomore series and imploring NBC execs to give the show a shot [...]
"Star Trek" Limited Edition Spork
April 23, 2009 By 4 Comments
Is it just me or does anyone else hear the musical cue from Kirk and Spock duking it out to the death in "Amok Time" playing when you see the latest "Star Trek" collectible--the "Star Trek" Limited Edition Spork. Sold by the good people over at ThinkGeek.com, this one of a kind collectible is a [...]
"Smallville," "Supernatural" Return Tonight
April 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
After a couple of weeks off, "Smallville" and "Supernatural" return tonight with the first of four new episodes to complete their seasons. The good folks at the CW sent over a couple of clips from the episodes to give you a hint of what you'll see this evening.... SMALLVILLE: (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) -- Episode: "Stilleto" [...]
Captain America Coming Back?
April 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Is Captain America coming back from the dead? Circumstantial evidence seems to point that direction. Marvel's solicitation release for the upcoming "Reborn" mini-series in July lists "solicit to be revealed soon" coupled with the teaser pictured with this article have many assuming that Captain America's coming back. Add in a lack of description for "Captain [...]
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