The CW announced their new fall schedule yesterday. As expected, the network picked up the new series, "The Vampire Diaries" which will inherit "Smallville"'s current slot at 8 p.m. EST on Thursdays. "Reaper" was not picked up, but could still live on in syndication. The full schedule for the CW is: MONDAY 8:00-9:00 PM GOSSIP [...]
Night At The Musem: Battle of the Smithsonian -- A FilmCritic Review
May 22, 2009 By 9 Comments
Director: Shawn Levy Producers: Shawn Levy, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan Screenwriters: Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon Actors: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Amy Adams, Hank Azaria, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Bill Hader and Christopher Guest MPAA Rating: PG Film Critic Rating = 2 out of 5 Stars "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is [...]
Slice of SciFi #213: Voice Mail Show
May 22, 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 [...]
Screenwriters For "Daemon" Announced
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As previously reported on Slice of SciFi, Daniel Suarez's debut novel "Daemon" has been optioned for the big-screen. Variety reports the project has taken a step closer to becoming a big-screen reality with Paramount hiring writers Walter Parkes and David DiGilio. Parkes is the screenwriter from other techno-thriller projects "Sneakers" and the original "War Games." [...]
More "Doctor Who" Casting Rumors
May 21, 2009 By 14 Comments
With no new "Doctor Who" on the horizon and the David Tennant era coming to a close at the end of 2009, rumors are swirlling as to who may guest-star in the upcoming specials. The latest rumor, reported by Outpost Gallifrey, is that one of the men who brought James Bond to life may step [...]
Michael Giacchino Talks "Up" Musical Score
May 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Composer Michael Giacchino is a busy man these days. He provides the music for the TV series "Lost" and "Fringe." Fans can also hear his musical scores on several summer blockbusters including "Star Trek," "Land of the Lost" and Pixar's "Up." "In many ways it's a very traditional score, as opposed to what "Ratatouille" is, [...]
ABC Releases Trailer for "V"
May 21, 2009 By 11 Comments
We may not get to see the reimagined version of "V" until mid-season, but if fans can get a glimpse of what the new take on the iconic 80s series will look like thank to this new trailer from ABC.
Preview "The Norse Code"
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you're looking for something new for your summer time reading, Greg Van Eekhout's debut novel, "The Norse Code" may be one to add to your list. The book just hit stores this week and Eekhout has shared the first three chapters of his novel on-line for you to try it before you buy it. [...]
Remembering Wayne Allwine
May 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
You may not know the name Wayne Allwine, but odds are you've heard his voice. Allwine has been the man behind the voice of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years. He first gave voice to the famous mouse during animated segments of "The Mickey Mouse Club" in 1977 and has been providing Mickey's voice [...]
"Smallville" Moving to Fridays
May 21, 2009 By 5 Comments
The CW may be making things a little easier for genre fans on Thursday nights. According to TV Guide, the network will move "Smallville" from Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST to Fridays at 8 p.m. EST in the fall. The move is to make room for the new series, "The Vampire Diaries." The move takes [...]
"Fanboys 2"?!?
May 21, 2009 By 5 Comments
While "Fanboys" wasn't exactly a hit commercially, actor Dan Fogler says that plans are underway for "Fanboys 2." Maybe the creative powers are hoping the film will find a second life on DVD (it released Tuesday) and that fans will support it enough to get a sequel off the ground. If that should happen, Fogler [...]
"Terminator: Salvation" Video Game Contest
May 21, 2009 By
The tie-in game for "Terminator: Salvation" hit stores on May 19 and we've got a chance for two lucky winners to take home a free copy of the game. We are giving away two prize packs that will include a copy of the game for either X-Box 360 or the PS3, a strategy guide and [...]
Orci and Kurtzman Talk Season Two of "Fringe"
May 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
If you're head is still reeling from last week's season finale of "Fringe," join the club. However, executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are saying that while the season finale may have been a mind-blowing one for fans, there are still some twists, turns and surprises waiting for fans in season two. What the [...]
Atlantis Completes Hubble Repairs
May 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope is a success. According to the Associated Press, astronauts about the space shuttle Atlantis completed five days of repairs and upgrades to the telescope Tuesday and released the Hubble back into orbit. The mission was NASA's last chance to perform a "service call" on the Hubble before [...]
"Terminator: Salvation" -- A FilmCritic Review
May 20, 2009 By 4 Comments
Director: McG Producers: Jeanne Allgood, Peter D. Graves, Mario Kassar, Dan Lin, Andrew G. Vajna Screenwriters: Michael Ferris, John Brancato, Paul Haggis, Jonathan Nolan, Shaun Ryan, Anthony Zuiker Actors: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common, Helena Bonham Carter MPAA Rating: PG-13 Film Critic Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars [...]
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