Visionary director Wes Anderson wants to not only direct a movie about "the final frontier" but in the final frontier. Access Hollywood reports that Anderson would like to see a movie filmed in space in his future. “I’d like to do a movie in space,” Wes told AccessHollywood.com at the Hollywood premiere of his latest [...]
"V" Off to Solid Start
ABC appears to have a winner on its hands with the relaunch of "V." The first episode of the highly anticipated remake of the iconic 80's miniseries delivered solid ratings Tuesday evening for the alphabet network. "V" was Tuesday's No. 1 program in several demographics, delivering a bigger number than any other new show this [...]
"Ice Age 3," "Wrong Turn 3" -- Russo DVD, Blu Ray Reviews

Reviewed by: Joe Russo (Filmmaker & SoSF Movie Critic) If you enjoy subjecting your youngsters to mindless entertainment, Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a safe bet. Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Russo Rating: 5/10 While the Ice Age series has never been known for classy storylines, the third installment, Dawn [...]
Starbase Indy Set For Thanksgiving Weekend
Back by popular demand, Starbase Indy returns to a three-day format for Thanksgiving weekend 2009 in the Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St. The science fiction convention has drawn people from around the Midwest since it started in 1988. Headlining this year’s list of guest stars will be Garrett Wang, known to Star Trek [...]
Moffatt Promises Smith "Won't Disappoint"
A lot of new "Doctor Who" fans are worried about where the series will go without David Tennant in the iconic role as the Doctor.
Tennant is leaving the series after three and a half seasons as the universe's best known Time Lord. And while the actor says that he has his regrets about leaving "the best part in the world," he knows that his successor is the right man for the role.
Messenger Probe Finds Seasonal Changes On Mercury
NASA's Messenger space probe has discovered what appear to be seasonal changes on the planet Mercury, according to the Associated Press. The probe made the observations during its third flyby of Mercury on Sept. 29, when it took a host of measurements and images of the innermost planet's surface and atmosphere. Only about half of [...]
Catch Up on the Original "V"
If ABC's relaunch of the classic series "V" has you feeling nostalgic for the original series, you can catch up on it over at the WB. The classic series from the 80s is now available for viewing. And, of course, to help give fuel to the fire over which is better--the original or the new [...]
"Legend of the Seeker" Returns This Weekend
Last weekend, many of our listeners in the United States had to set their clocks back an hour. This weekend, we get the return of "Legend of the Seeker." The hit syndicated series returns this weekend with its second season. If you'd like to catch a sneak peek at the season premiere, check out the [...]
"7th Son: Descent" Episode 4 -- A Slice of SciFi Special
Welcome to the fourth serialized audio installment of J.C. Hutchins' 7th Son: Descent, a high-tech thriller novel. In 7th Son, human cloning isn't near -- it's already here. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing part one, part two and part three. [...]
Exclusive Trailer for AMC's "The Prisoner"
Thanks to AMC, Slice of SciFi is proud to bring you this exclusive trailer for AMC's new miniseries, The Prisoner!
Shanks Being Fitted for Hawkman Wings
For its ninth season, "Smallville" producers are looking to bring in as many of the expanded D.C. Universe characters as possible as Clark slowly begins to grow into his destiny as the Man of Steel. Fans are buzzing about an upcoming episode that will see actor Michael Shanks guest star as Hawkman. The episode will [...]
Actress, Producer Respond to "SG:U" Criticism

There's a small but extremely vocal minority of fans who are unhappy with the new direction of the "Stargate" franchise. This group of fans have been extremely critical of "Stargate: Universe" since its debut a month ago. Now an actress and a writer on the series are responding via their blogs. Actress Julie Benson, who [...]
Fillion Knows Title for "Doctor Horrible" Sequel
Actor Nathan Fillion says that he's heard the title for the upcoming "Doctor Horrible's Sing Along Blog" sequel...but he's not telling. Fillion tells MTV News that he's seen a script for the sequel as well as the score for several musical numbers. He says that everything is coming together for the sequel to the award-winning [...]
Wolf Talks About "V"

After months of speculation and wondering, ABC's "V" debuts tonight at 8 p.m. EST. The series, which will air the first four episodes in November and then nine more next year, is a re-telling of the classic mini-series in which aliens come to Earth, at first appearing benevolent but hiding a darker agenda. Actor Scott [...]
"A Christmas Carol" -- A Variety Review

Variety has their review of this weekend's opening of "A Christmas Carol." Shortchanging traditional animation by literalizing it while robbing actors of their full range of facial expressiveness, the performance-capture technique favored by director Robert Zemeckis looks more than ever like the emperor's new clothes in "Disney's A Christmas Carol." Charles Dickens' 1843 novella and [...]











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