Four years ago, "Heroes" burst out of the gate with a solid first season that energized not only genre fans but also drew in casual viewers as well. For the first season, the show was a solid hit, regularly placing in the top twenty most watched programs of the week and seen by many as [...]
Review for "The Event" Roll In
September 20, 2010 By 7 Comments
One of the most publicized and anticipated new shows of the fall kicks-0ff tonight.
NBC begins airing "The Event" at 9 p.m. EST.
For months, we've heard conflicting buzz about the show. Some critics aren't huge fans, but those who gathered at ComicCon and saw the pilot loved it.
"The Town" Tops the Box Office
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Heist films are doing big business this year. First it was "Inception," then "Takers" and now "The Town." "The Town" held off an impressive array of new comers to take the top spot at the box-office with $23.9 million. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, the movie rode a wave of solid critical reviews to [...]
Hollywood Xpo News
September 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
Over 100 stars – including two American legends – iconic comics super hero creator Stan Lee and foremost science fiction and fantasy author Ray Bradbury -- plus 40 luminaries from various incarnations of Star Trek and other top TV series and films -- will all appear at Hollywood Xpo, the first-annual multimedia, popular culture convention for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror, film, TV, comics, online entertainment, literature and music.
Hollywood Xpo Passes Giveaway
September 19, 2010 By
The Hollywood Xpo will be held at the Universal City Hilton, October 15-17th.
In addition to appearances by Stan Lee, and hundreds of other luminaries from television and film, Slice of SciFi is pleased to be able to provide our fans and listeners with a way to attend!
Thanks to the folks at Hollywood Xpo and the cast and producers of "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men", TEN lucky winners will receive a pair of 3-day event passes, so you can enjoy the entire Hollywood Xpo experience!
No Slice of SciFi This Weekend
September 18, 2010 By 6 Comments
Due to some technical difficulties as the Draco Vista studios, there will be no Slice of SciFi or voice mail show this weekend. We apologize but promise to be back up and running next week. Until then, call into the voice mail line at give us your thoughts on the summer finales of "Eureka" and [...]
Noble Teases Season Three of "Fringe"
September 16, 2010 By 4 Comments
If you haven't seen the second season finale of "Fringe," the two-part episode airs tonight on Fox.
All that is getting us ready for next Thursday when the show returns.
Now John Noble, who plays Walter Bishop, is teasing some things to come. There are SPOILERS for season two if you've not seen it and minor SPOILERs for season three ahead. If you don't want to know, turn back...
Darabont Looking Forward to Expanding "The Walking Dead"
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Frank Darabont isn't just a producer and director of "The Walking Dead," he's a fan. He's a fan of the original comic book series and he says while he's excited about the series first season, he hopes it won't be the only one.
Why?
Because there's some good stuff that comes in later issues that Darabont would like to see realized on-screen.
WonderBra Unveils 3D Billboard
September 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
It was only a matter of time, really.
3-D is everywhere these days from movie theaters to home theater to magazines. So why not billboards?
Unrated Version of "Hatchet II" To Be Shown in Theaters
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As October approaches, so does a full slate of scary films.
But here's something that may scare the MPAA.
Two unrated horror movies will be in theaters this October. And not just independent theaters but in the big-name chain theaters.
Ross Top Choice To Direct "Hunger Games"
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A few months ago, we brought you news that a big-screen version of the best-selling novel, "The Hunger Games" was in development.
Written by Susanne Collins, the trilogy (just completed in August) tells the story of a dystopian future in which young adults are selected each year to participate in a brutal war game that's televised for all to watch.
Independent Video Stores Adding Tanning To Survive
September 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
Ever said to yourself, "Man, I'd love to rent that hot new release and get a tan at the same time"?
Maybe not. But in the ever increasing battle to keep in business many independent video retailers are widening their services to include tanning.
Classic "Doctor Who" DVD Releases To Go Global
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
At long last, the months of waiting for the U.S. release of classic "Doctor Who" serials on DVD is over. Well, at least it will be starting in 2011.
2|Entertain, the company that releases the classic series on DVD, announced this week that they will synchronize releases of the classic series world-wide, starting in 2011.
YouTube Testing Live Streaming
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sure you can upload and view all your favorite videos to YouTube, but if you want to see something live, you have to go elsewhere.
That may be changing.
YouTube began testing live streaming yesterday, according to USA Today.
Will Jon Hamm Be The Next Man of Steel?
September 14, 2010 By 6 Comments
Actor Jon Hamm has garnered critical praise and Emmy nominations for his work as Don Draper on AMC's "Mad Men."
And now, Hamm is rumored to be the front-runner to step into the boots filled by George Reeves, Christopher Reeve and Brandon Routh as Superman.
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