As production begins on "Stargate: Universe," SciFi has announced a list of upcoming guest-stars for the third installment in the "Stargate" franchise. Fans will find some familiar faces among those who will make a guest appearance during the first season of the show, which is set to debut on SciFi later this year. The guest [...]
"Dr. Horrible" Sequel Could Be A Movie
April 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
Speaking at the Paley Festival Panel on "Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog" the other night, creator Joss Whedon said the success of the original on the Web, iTunes, DVD and CD could interest studios in funding a full-budget sequel that could be seen at a theater near you. Whedon then went on to say that he'd [...]
Dushku Optimstic for "Dollhouse" Return
April 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday, we brought you news that series creator Joss Whedon isn't holding out much hope for a second season of "Dollhouse." While Whedon may not be optimistic, his leading actress, Elisha Dushku says that she hasn't lost hope yet and that she thinks a second season for "Dollhouse" could be in the cards. Dushku said [...]
"Green Lantern" to Shoot in Sydney
April 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We may not know who will play the title character yet, but we do know when and where "Green Lantern" will be shooting. SciFi Wire reports Warner Brothers' production of "Green Lantern" will begin filming this fall at Fox Studios Australia in Sydney. Pre-production on the film will begin in July, with filming set to [...]
"CSI" Visits SciFi Con in Tonight's Episode
April 16, 2009 By 14 Comments
Tonight's episode of "CSI" on CBS will find a murder taking place at a science-fiction convention. The episode will feature a guest-appearances by Kate Vernon, best known as Ellen Tigh on "Battlestar Galactica" and Ron Moore. The episode is written by "BSG" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" veterans, David Weddle and Bradley Thompson. The [...]
Plan to Charge Internet Usage Fees Meets Resistance
April 16, 2009 By 7 Comments
Time Warner Cable Inc.'s plan to charge Internet subscribers by how much they use their high-speed connection rather than on download speed is meeting resistance from consumers, according to the Associated Press. The plan is currently being tested in certain markets across the country, but it's really running into resistance in Rochester, N.Y. Why you [...]
"I, Frankenstein" Headed to Big-Screen
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The first issue hasn't hit stores yet, but Darkstorm Comic's "I, Frankenstein" has been optioned for the big-screen according to the Hollywood Reporter. The upcoming series brings together classic monster characters, including Frankenstein's Monster, the Invisible Man, Dracula and the Hunchback of Notre Dame, in a contemporary film noir setting. The Monster has evolved, learned [...]
Cartoon Network Green Lights King Arthur Movie
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Just like a host of other cable channels, the Cartoon Network seems to be taking their name as a mere suggestion rather than a reflection of its actual programming content these days. The cable outlet has given the go-ahead for a live-action movie featuring the legend of King Arthur. The movie will be produced by [...]
Warner Moves Up Opening Day for "Harry Potter 6"
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Warner Brothers just can't seem to settle on an opening day for the next "Harry Potter" movie. After moving "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" from the holiday season last year to July 17, 2009, the studio has decided to move the opening back two days. The movie will now open on July 15, two-days [...]
SciFi Wire Gives Odds on Genre "Bubble" Shows
April 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
It's the time of year when fans begin to wonder if their favorite series will be back for another season. This week's Slice of SciFi poll asks fans to choose which "on the bubble" series they would most like to see renewed and today, SciFi Wire has an article "handicapping" the odds for return of [...]
Doctor Who: The Key To Time Special Edition -- A Slice of SciFi DVD Review
April 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (Farpoint Media News Director) Actors: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Subtitled, NTSC Language: English Subtitles: English Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 7 Rating: NR (Not [...]
ABC Posts "Lost" Timeline
April 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
Confused about when things happened on "Lost"? Don't have time to rewatch all the episodes to figure out what point in the show's chronology certain characters did certain things or various parts of the island's mythology were introduced. (The introduction of time travel to the series hasn't helped things for confused fans this year). ABC [...]
Sawyer Begins New Trilogy with "WWW: Wake"
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Hugo-award winning author Robert J. Sawyer is back with his 18th novel, "WWW: Wake." The new story, which was published last week, is the first of a trilogy of stories centering on Caitlin Decter, a young math genius who is blind and can surf the net with the best of them, following its complex paths [...]
Whedon Talks About "Cabin"
April 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
While attending the Paley Festival celebration of last year's "Doctor Horrible Sing-Along Blog," Joss Whedon said that filming is halfway done on the upcoming horror movie, "Cabin in the Woods." "Cabin" is a project written by Whedon and long-time associated Drew Goddard. The film will see the directoral debut of Goddard and Whedon is executive [...]
Quinn Joins "True Blood"
April 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Actor Ed Quinn, who played Nathan Stark on SciFi's "Eureka" for two and a half seasons, has signed on for the second season of HBO's "True Blood" according to the Hollywood Reporter. Quinn will play Stan, a powerful vampire from Texas. "True Blood" returns to HBO later this year. The first season is set to [...]
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