Want a new look at the upcoming "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"?
Disney has released a new trailer for the upcoming movie with Nicholas Cage as the Sorcerer.
Braga Will Run Spielberg Dinosaur Show
April 21, 2010 By 3 Comments
Former "Star Trek" producer Brannon Braga has been tapped to be the show runner for the upcoming prehistoric dinosaur drama "Terra Nova."
Dunst Joins "Melancholia"
April 21, 2010 By 3 Comments
Actress Kirsten Dunst has signed on for the lead role in director Lars Von Trier's movie, "Melancholia."
"Stretch Armstrong" Gets Director, New Writer
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
"Monsters vs. Aliens" director Rob Letterman has been tapped to direct the upcoming big-screen version of "Stretch Armstrong" according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Nimoy Retiring
April 21, 2010 By 9 Comments
The man who brought Spock and William Bell to life is retiring.
Actor Leonard Nimoy tells the Toronto Sun that his work in the upcoming season finale of "Fringe" will be his last as an actor. Nimoy says he feels like he's retiring on a high note after working on "Fringe" and last year's "Star Trek" reboot and that after sixty years in the acting profession, it's time for him to rest.
Samsung Issues 3-D TV Warning
April 20, 2010 By 3 Comments
3-D televisions could present a hazard to your health. At least that's the warning that Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has posted on its web site.
The warning describes a long list of hazards potentially associated with the technology. The warning is reminiscent of the concerns which plagued the fledgling virtual-reality market a decade ago.
Sci-Fried: House of the Rising Cylon
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The guys of Sci-Fried finished the BSG parody song Summer wrote, and recorded a kick-ass rendition of the song to boot!
"Kick Ass" Takes Top Spot
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
While the preliminary estimates showed that "How to Train Your Dragon" beat out "Kick Ass" for the top spot at the box-office last weekend, the final tallies tell a different story. When released, the final numbers show that "Kick Ass" was number one overall last weekend. The Hollywood Reporter says that "Kick-Ass" took in $19.8 [...]
Jackson Talks About Nick Fury
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to actor Samuel L. Jackson, while Iron Man, Thor and Captain America will be featured in the upcoming "The Avengers" movie, the real star of the show will be the character he plays, Nick Fury.
"'The Avengers' is my own starring vehicle for that character, pretty much," Jackson tells SciFi Wire.
Discovery Touches Down In Florida
April 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
The space shuttle Discovery is home again.
After a day of delays and postponements, the shuttle landed at Cape Canaveral in Florida earlier today. The landing came after the shuttle flew over the United States as part of its return from the International Space Station.
"Universal Soldier," "Planet Hulk" Winners
April 20, 2010 By 4 Comments
Congratulations to our winners in some of our recent contests. The winners of a copy of "Universal Solider: Regeneration" are: John Meacham of Oregon and Beth Shepherd of Ohio. Our "Planet Hulk" DVD winner is Connie Knight of Florida. Billy Comello of Mississippi won the movie on Blu-Ray. The winners of the "Planet Hulk" posters [...]
"Lord of the Rings" Giveaway
April 20, 2010 By
To celebrate the release of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy on iTunes, Slice of SciFi has a prize pack of LotR related material for one lucky reader or listener.
One lucky winner will receive an original theatrical poster of the first installment in the trilogy, "The Fellowship of the Ring" as well as a set of Lord of the Rings playing cards. The prize pack will also include LotR necklaces, bookmarks and a pin.
7-11 To Start Selling Used Video Games
April 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
If you want to pick up a used game and a Slurpee, you had to make two stops.
Not any more, thanks to a new program at 7-11 stores.
Next Bond Movie On Hold
April 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
Despite the first two movies of the Daniel Craig era being hits, it looks like fans may be in for a long wait for the next James Bond installment.
Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions Ltd., producer of the long-running James Bond franchise, said Monday that development work on the next 007 film had been suspended.
"Doctor Who" A Hit on BBC America
April 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
The Matt Smith era is a hit.
The new season was one of the top ranked shows in the UK for "The Eleventh Hour" and is now a hit in the U.S. for BBC America.
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