The pilot for "Flash Forward" has impressed ABC executives enough to give the series a thumbs-up and a green light for the fall according to Ain't It Cool News. The series, based on Robert J. Sawyer's novel of the same name, will be produced by David Goyer and Brannon Braga. It has been touted as [...]
"Caprica" -- A Slice of SciFi DVD Review
April 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (Farpoint Media News Director) Actors: Eric Stoltz, Michelle Andrew, Roger R. Cross, Magda Apanowicz, Genevieve Buechner Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number of discs: 1 Rating: Unrated Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD Release Date: April 21, 2009 Run Time: 93 minutes Clearly a pilot [...]
SAG Board Approves New Contract
April 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Source: TV Guide On-Line The national board of the Screen Actors Guild approved a two-year contract for film and television work Sunday, almost certainly averting any chance of a strike by the union. The contract now goes to the guild's 120,000 members for approval. On Saturday, the union also approved a three-year contract for commercial [...]
Hollywood Reporter Gives Odds on "Bubble" Series
April 20, 2009 By 10 Comments
The outlook is looking better for "Dollhouse" but not so bright for "Chuck" according to a new report in the Hollywood Reporter. The trade paper looks at series that are "on the bubble" for renewal and rates the odds of them returning for a new season. In the good news, the paper reports that Fox [...]
"17 Again" Tops Box Office
April 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It was Zac Effron vs Hannah Montana at the box-office this weekend and Effron who walked away the winner. The new comedy, "17 Again" led receipts at the movies this weekend, taking in $24.1 million. Universal's Russell Crowe-toplined "State of Play" took the session's silver medal despite a soft $14.1 million opening, while Lionsgate's action [...]
Who Should Pick Up the Cost For 3-D Glasses?
April 20, 2009 By 13 Comments
n On this week's episode of Slice of SciFi, we talk about 20th Century Fox's desire to have distributors pick up the cost of the new 3-D glasses for 3-D feature films. Who do you think should pick up the cost for the 3-D glasses? The company distributing the film Theater owners Cost of the [...]
Slice of SciFi #209: Interview with John Noble of "Fringe"
April 18, 2009 By 4 Comments
Slice of SciFi #209: Interview with John Noble of "Fringe" In the News: A dispute has opened up between 20th Century Fox and theater owners over who should bear the cost of 3-D glasses for the upcoming slate of 3-D movies. Bryan Fuller elaborates on his comments and ideas for a new "Star Trek" TV [...]
Knights of Bloodsteel -- A Slice of SciFi Review
April 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
Where: SciFi Channel When: Sunday, April 19 & Monday April 20 at 9 p.m. EST Starring: David James Elliott, Nattassie Malthe, Christopher Lloyd SoSF Rating = 1/5 Belongs more as a SciFi Saturday feature than it does as a mini-series event Despite its penchant for canceling series in their prime and cheesy in-house genre films, [...]
Eight Scottish Officers List "Jedi" as Their Religion
April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In a voluntary survey in Scotland, eight police officers with the Strathclyde Police listed their religious choice as Jedi, according to the BBC. Two civilian support staff also listed the religion from the "Star Wars" films as well. The details were obtained in a Freedom of Information request by Jane's Police Review. Strathclyde was the [...]
Whedon Ellaborates On What "Dollhouse" Needs to Survive
April 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
While Joss Whedon has expressed a distinct lack of optimism when it comes to the fate of his series, "Dollhouse," he does believe the show could survive into a second season. But part of that will be how comptable the series is with it's new lead-in show, "Prison Break." After a break tonight, "Dollhouse" will [...]
"Red Dwarf" Return a Hit
April 17, 2009 By 10 Comments
The two-night return of the sci-fi comedy series, "Red Dwarf" proved to be a ratings hit last weekend in the United Kingdom. More than two million viewers tuned in for Friday's night's installment of "Red Dwarf: Return to Earth" on the BBC digital channel Dave according to reports. The ratings were well beyond those of [...]
Slice of SciFi #208: Voice Mail Show
April 17, 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 [...]
Latest Dresden Files Novel Hits USA Today Best-Seller List
April 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
Good news for fans of Harry Dresden. The eleventh installment of the Dresden Files, "Turn Coat" is another best-seller for Jim Butcher's urban-fantasy series. "Turn Coat" debuts at number ten on the USA Today Best-Seller list for this week. The novel went on sale last Tuesday and according to Barnes & Noble's Bob Wietrak, "Turn [...]
"Marvel Divas" Debuts
April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Black Cat, Hell Cat, Firestar, and Photon will all join forces for a limited run series from Marvel called "Marvel Divas." Think Marvel super-heroines meets "Sex in the City." Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa says, "The idea behind the series was to have some sudsy fun and lift the curtain a bit and take a peep at [...]
Tor Offers Preview of "Wheel of Time #0"
April 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Eager to see how Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series will come to life in graphic novel form? If you are, surf over to Tor.com for an exclusive look at the first ten pages of "The Wheel of Time #0: Dragonmount." The book features art by Chase Conley and is adapted to comics by Chuck [...]
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