This Book Is Only Half the Story By Mike Musgrove | Washington Post | Sunday, May 31, 2009 A video game blogger named Rachael Webster created a minor stir in the blogosphere last year, when it turned out that she didn't exactly exist. Sure, Webster has been cranking out interesting enough commentary at a site [...]
Personal Effects: Dark Art: This Book Is Only Half the Story
May 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Slice of SciFi #215: Interview With Ray Wise from "Reaper"
May 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Slice of SciFi #215: Interview with Ray Wise from "Reaper." In the News: Twitter is expanding to television. The popular social networking site signed a deal this week to create a reality game show. SciFi to SciFact: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Could it be taking one step closer to reality? Looking for a [...]
"The Strain" Trailer Released
May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
On this week's Slice of SciFi, we'll bring you a story about the upcoming novel, "The Strain." Written by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the novel is the first in a trilogy of vampire stories. A trailer for the novel has been released and will give you a glimpse into what you can expect [...]
Fedak Talks "Chuck" Season Three
May 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
Now that "Chuck" has been given the green light for season three, attention can now be turned to how the new season may develop. Series co-creator Chris Fedak assures fans that the series will build on the cliffhanger from season two and that the abilities Chuck downloaded from the new Intersect won't go away any [...]
Whedon Working on "Dollhouse" Role for Glau
May 29, 2009 By 5 Comments
With "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" terminated, the door is open for former "Firefly" actress and Mutant Enemy alum, Summer Glau to guest star on Joss Whedon's new series, "Dollhouse." "If anybody thinks [bringing Summer onto 'Dollhouse'] hasn't occurred to me already, then they have not met me," Whedon said. "I mentioned it to her [...]
"Judge Dredd" Weapon Is Army's Newest Device
May 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
In yet another case of reality copying fiction, the U.S. Army's latest hi-tech weapon -- dubbed the XM-25 Individual Air Burst Weapon -- has some weapons experts thinking of that forgettable Sylvester Stallone futuristic sci-fi film "Judge Dredd". In fact, the only cool thing about the flick was the gun. Very similiar in appearance and [...]
"Warehouse 13" Adds Guest Stars
May 29, 2009 By 3 Comments
Several veteran SciFi Channel actors are scheduled to appear in guest roles on the upcoming season of "Warehouse 13." According to SciFi Wire, Joe Flannigan, Tricia Helfer, Mark Shepard, Michael Hogan, Erica Cerra and Joe Morton will all feature in the series that debuts later this summer. Also guest starring will be James Naughton, Roger [...]
"Alien" Remake Rumored
May 29, 2009 By 4 Comments
The original tag line for the classic film, "Alien" is "In space, no one can hear you scream." Unfortunately, we're not in space so that loud sound you hear may be millions of fans screaming in agony at the latest rumor. Bloody Disguisting is reporting rumors that a remake of Ridley Scott's "Alien" is in [...]
"Torchwood: Children of Earth" Trailer Debuts
May 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
A new trailer for the upcoming third season of "Torchwood" has been released by the BBC America. As we previously reported, the third season will be a five-episode mini-series event and will air in the United Kingdom and the United States during the same week.
Slice of SciFi #214: Voice Mail Show
May 29, 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 [...]
BBC America To Show "Doctor Who" Specials
May 28, 2009 By 2 Comments
American fans eager to see the final installments of David Tennant's tenure as Doctor won't have to wait much longer. BBC America has acquired the rights to the five specials and will begin airing them this summer. According to Variety, last year's Christmas episode, "The Next Doctor" will air in June and the Easter special, [...]
TNT Grabs "Terminator: Salvation," "Watchmen" Rights
May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Cable network TNT has grabbed the broadcast rights to "Watchmen," "Terminator: Salavation" and eleven other Warner Brothers produced movies, including this Christmas' "Sherlock Holmes" according to the Hollywood Reporter. The deal also includes recent "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," Clint Eastwood's sleeper hit "Gran Torino" and three upcoming releases: Todd Phillips' "The Hangover" and the Steven [...]
"Drag Me To Hell" -- A Variety Review
May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sam Raimi returns to his roots in "Drag Me to Hell," a flagrantly schlocky horror yarn that will titillate the teens without alienating the director's far pickier fanboy contingent, who will find the "Evil Dead"-style action they've been clamoring for in a surprisingly potent PG-13 package. When the bank forecloses on an old gypsy's house, [...]
ITV Seeks Digital Partner for "Primeval"
May 28, 2009 By 3 Comments
If you've seen the ratings for ITV's third season of "Primeval," a fourth season would seem like a no-brainer. And while the ratings may justify a fourth season, British network ITV haven't comissioned a fourth season of the sci-fi drama. ITV has had to cut back its commissions due to declining ad revenues. The decline [...]
Raimi Talks "Spider-Man 4" Villains
May 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
While promoting his new movie, "Drag Me to Hell," director Sam Raimi took a moment to address the persistent rumors about the next villian(s) our favorite web-head could face in "Spider-Man 4." A few months ago, rumors began to circulate that Raimi wanted Spidey to face off against the vampire Morbius for the next installment. [...]
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