Fans of the British comedy series "The IT Crowd" can rejoice that the new season is just a few more weeks away.
And this season the series will boast something new for its set--an original work by comic book artist Alan Moore.
Cool Fan Made Trailer For "Tron"
March 31, 2010 By 2 Comments
If the new trailer for "Tron: Legacy" has you drooling and wondering how you'll wait until December to see the movie, may we suggest dusting off the original movie for a trip down memory lane.
One fan is hoping to do just that with a new fan made trailer.
Rosenbaum Promises More OMG Moments on "V"
March 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Producer Scott Rosenbaum says that if you've been waiting for "V" to pick things up and start delivering, then the spring run of eight episodes should be right up your alley.
"Rather than do the slow burn and just divvy out answers slowly, one at a time, you'll see in this new version of the show," Rosenbaum said, adding: "I mean, in every episode there will two or three or four 'Oh, my God!' 'Wow!' 'Holy crap!' moments, and at the same time asking new questions that you'll be getting some answers for.
Fox Wants To Make Movie Based On E*Trade Commercials
March 31, 2010 By 9 Comments
Will Hollywood EVER learn?!?
If our next story is any indication, probably not.
Pajiba reports that 20th Century Fox has hired screenwriter Katie Dippold to pen a script based on the popular E*Trade commercials. You know, the ones with the talking baby.
Could "Toy Story 3" Buck the Third Movie Curse?
March 31, 2010 By 5 Comments
For the most part, third installments of a film series have been a bit of a mixed bag.
So could that same fate befall this summer's upcoming "Toy Story 3"? Director Lee Unkrich doesn't think that will be the case.
You Too Can Smell Like "Iron Man"
March 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
Last summer, you could smell like "Star Trek." This year, it's "Iron Man."
Thanks to a repackaging of Diesel's "Only the Brave" scent, you or that special guy in your life can smell just like Tony Stark.
Can Apps Move Users Away From Computers?
March 31, 2010 By 2 Comments
Could SmartPhones be the next big revolution?
Some researchers say this could be the case given the number of applications (or apps) being made available to users. In many cases, the apps allow users to use programs and resources once confined to the ranks of a computer but have now gone mobile.
Editorial: I Like Prawns
March 31, 2010 By 4 Comments
Written by: Emilio D'alise (SoSF Staff Journalist) It’s been a while since "District 9" has been out, but a few people recently told me they found this movie "deeply disturbing". I tried to get specifics, but no explanation I got gave me additional understanding as to the how and why they felt that way. But, [...]
Milius: New "Red Dawn" Is a Bad Idea
March 31, 2010 By 6 Comments
John Milius, the director and writer of the original "Red Dawn" says that the current plans to remake the 1980's film are a bad idea.
"I think it’s a stupid thing to do. The movie is not very old," said Milius, who’s not involved in the new film but was given a chance to read the new script.
ABC Asking $900,000 For A 30 Second Ad During "Lost" Finale
March 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
While the ratings for "Lost" may not be as high as they were at the peak of interest in season two, that's not stopping ABC from asking for a hefty price for those who want to advertise during the series finale in May.
Advertisement Age reports that the alphabet network is asking for $300,000 per 30-second spot during the 2-hour May 23 finale. That's quite a bit higher than they charge for a spot in the show now, where a 30-second spot commands a price tag of roughly $213,000, according to the trade publication.
Could We Get Two "Independence Day" Sequels?
March 30, 2010 By 7 Comments
For months we've heard that 20th Century Fox is eager for a sequel to the blockbuster hit "Independence Day."
Now it appears we could get not just one sequel to the alien invasion epic but two.
"Flash Forward" Actress Joins Pilot
March 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
Could this be the beginning of the end for "Flash Forward?"
Ratings have not been good for the return of the series on ABC (not helped by going up against CBS's coverage of the NCAA men's basketball tournament) and now one of the actresses has been cast in a pilot for NBC.
Vaughn Defends "Kick Ass"
March 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
On this week's episode of Slice of SciFi, we brought you a story about screenwriter Jane Goldman and her work adapting "Kick Ass" for the big-screen.
As we told you on the show, part of the movie is the bloodthirsty 11-year-old girl, Hit-Girl, who drops dropping F-and C-bombs while slashing bad guys to death to the soundtrack from "The Banana Splits."
And while director Matthew Vaughn says that he can see why that might raise the eyebrows of some, he says that people shouldn't criticize without seeing the movie first.
"Action Comics" #1 Back On Top
March 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
The economy may be showing signs of rebounding.
At least, that is, if you look at the price tag for a couple of rare comics that have recently changed hands.
First it was "Action Comics #1" becoming the first book to sell for over a million dollars. A week later the original appearance of Batman in "Detective Comics" shattered that record.
New "Donkey Kong" High Score Set
March 30, 2010 By 2 Comments
If you've seen the documentary, "The King of Kong," you know about the epic battle to set the world record score on "Donkey Kong" between underdog Steve Wiebe and long-time "Kong" champion, Billy Mitchell.
In the time since the movie was shot and released, the battle for dominance has gone back and forth between the two. Well, now you can add a new name to the list of champions, New York City plastic surgeon Hank Chien.
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