NASA Unveils New Andromeda Galaxy Image

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NASA's Swift satellite has sent back a stunning new look at our closest neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy. The newly released photo shows a high-resolution image of our neighbor in ultraviolet. "The galaxy, known as M31 in the constellation Andromeda, is the largest and closest spiral galaxy to our own. This mosaic of M31 merges 330 [...]

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Bell Doesn't Like Sound of Her Voice

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Actress Kristen Bell may be lending her voice to the new animated version of "Astro Boy" but that doesn't mean she loves the sound of her own voice. "I can't even hear it on an answering machine. I throw the phone across the room. It's too high-pitched. I hear it all day, every day, so [...]

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Is D.C. Following in Marvel's Footsteps?

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With news that production of "Green Lantern" has shifted from Australia to the United States, it now appears that the D.C. movie universe is taking a page fro the Marvel movie universe. According to reports in The Times-Picayune, "Lantern" could film in and around New Orleans and the movie may be the first in a [...]

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L.A. Hosts Non-Profit Convention

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Who:  Trade&Row - a Los Angeles based 501c3 nonprofit organization established to develop and support community-oriented programs that engage current issues through the visual, performing and literary arts. For more information about Trade&Row, please visit: www.tradeandrow.org What: Trade&Row, a nonprofit community organization, is happy to present its second annual Saturday Fantasy Film Festival Fundraiser. Indepen [...]

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New Mario Game Will Test Players

The upcoming Mario game for the Nintendo Wii will offer something of a challenge to long-term fans of the popular gaming character, says  game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. “I think what we’ve created this time is in fact pretty difficult,” he told Wired., adding that attempting to create a game that would bring in new gamers [...]

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Haley Not Cast as Sinestro--Yet.

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Actor Jackie Earle Haley has brought to life some of the most iconic parts in the genre.  His performance as Rorschach in "Watchmen" won raves from critics and fans and he's set to take over for the immortal Robert England as Freddy in the reboot of "A Nightmare on Elm Street." So, when rumors sprang [...]

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Shanks to Guest Star on "Smallville"

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Actor Michael Shanks, best known for his role as Dr. Daniel Jackson in the "Stargate" franchise, will guest-star on an upcoming epiosde of "Smallville." The episode will air in January, according to early indications. And who will Shanks play, you ask.  Well, that might be considered SPOILER material, so if you don't want to know, [...]

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"G.I. Joe," "Transformers" Help Hasbro's Bottom Line

Paramount may not be the only one benefiting from two of this summer's box-offfice success for "Transfomers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra." Hasbro Toys reports that company earnings are up 9% for the third-quarter, largely thanks to the box-office success of the two tentpole films.  Both movies are based [...]

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"Monster Squad" Not a Reboot

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Originally known as "Nightcrawlers," Warner Brothers has changed the name of the project to "Monster Squad." And no, it has nothing to do with the cult classic from the '80's feautring the classic and oft-quoted line about the Wolfman's genitalia. The new project is descibed by the Hollywood Reporter as being a big-budget, high-concept supernatural [...]

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Next "Scary Movie" Will Be a Reboot

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They're rebooting every horror franchise under the sun, so why not reboot the franchise that spoofs horror movies? "Scary Movie 5" will be a reboot, according to web site Cinema Blend.  Sources indicate that the Weinstein Company wants to have the series start over again with the fifth installment. The reboot will feature new characters [...]

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ABC Using Sky Writing to Promote "V"

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The promotional push for the premiere of ABC's new version of "V" has begun. You may have seen the promos airing during most of ABC's prime-time line-up featuring scenes from the new show along with Morena Baccarin. But you may want to keep your eyes on the sky later this week for ABC's newest promo.  [...]

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Wheaton Guests on Tonight's "Big Bang"

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Long-time friend of Slice of SciFi, Wil Wheaton guest stars on tonight's all new episode of "The Big Bang Theory." According to CBS, Wheaton plays the nemesis of Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons.  In tonight's episode, Sheldon will try to settle a score with his nemesis. You can check out a short promo for [...]

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"Wild" Weekend At Box-Office

Spike Jonze's much-anticipated big-screen version of the beloved children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are" hit theaters this weekend and took home the box-office crown.  The film took in $32.5 million in its opening weekend. In second was another debut movie, "Law Abiding Citizen" with $21.3 million. Third place went to Paramount's wide release of [...]

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Choose Your Pick for BEST Kid's Fantasy Film (non-animated)

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n Choose Your Pick for BEST Kid's Fantasy Film (non-animated) Bridge to Terabithia Escape to Witch Mountain Mary Poppins Matilda The Neverending Story Nim's Island The Secret Garden Spy Kids Where the Wild Things Are Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory The Wizard of Oz View Results

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Slice of SciFi #235: A Chat With the Ladies of "Stargate: Universe"

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Slice of SciFi #235: A Chat With the Ladies of "Stargate: Universe" In the News: A new study shows that playing Tetris may make you smarter. Be careful if someone offers to let you play the new video-game Lose/Lose.  When you kill the aliens, it kills files on your PC Disney is looking to have [...]

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