If you've been using a disc to watch streaming Netflix video on your Nintendo Wii, you can toss that disc. Nintendo debuted a channel to watch streaming content from the popular on-line rental service earlier this week. Users can log in an download the new channel.
The Poop Hits the Fan on "MythBusters"
October 20, 2010 By 3 Comments
On tonight's all new episode of "Mythbusters," the poop hits the fan.
Adam and Jamie take on myths related to poop on this week's episode. The debut is tonight at 9 p.m EST on the Discovery Channel.
Hit the Beach in an R2-D2 Swimsuit
October 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
It may not be the droid you're looking for, but it could be the perfect swimsuit for wearing to the beach or pool.
A new swimsuit is modeled on the popular "Star Wars" character, R2-D2.
We've got pictures of it below and don't worry, they're SFW.
NY Times Laments Lack of Memorable Movie Lines
October 20, 2010 By 3 Comments
You'll have to pardon us for a few minutes as we take a moment to toot our own horns.
For the past several weeks, we've attempted to find memorable movie lines from films made from 2000 onward. And we've struggled to find more than a handful.
Today, the New York Times affirms what we've been saying all along. There just aren't as many one-liners being produced these days. Here's an excerpt:
Remembering Tom Bosley
October 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
The man who was known as "Mr. C" for eleven years on "Happy Days" (one of the greatest shows ever made) has passed away.
Actor Tom Bosley passed away today at the age of 83. The actor passed away at a Palm Springs-area hospital after a "brief battle" with lung cancer his agent tells E! News.
Englund To Guest on "Supernatural"
October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The original (and many say the best) alter ego for Freddy Krueger will be scaring "Supernatural" in December.
Robert Englund has signed on for a guest role in the episode that airs December 10, reports EW's Michael Ausiello.
NBC Orders More "Chuck"
October 20, 2010 By 8 Comments
Good news!
NBC has decided to continue the adventures of "Chuck" for nine more episodes this year. That will bring the season order for the fourth season to 22 total episodes.
"Doctor Who" Christmas Special Will Be Fast Tracked World-Wide
October 19, 2010 By 4 Comments
The upcoming Christmas episode for "Doctor Who" will be shown in the UK on Christmas day and is expected to be "fast tracked" for other markets around the world.
Australia will air the episode a few days later on Boxing Day.
Routh Back in the Running for "Superman" Reboot
October 19, 2010 By 14 Comments
When news broke that Warner Brothers was rebooting Superman, the first question many of us asked was, "Will actor Brandon Routh be back as the Man of Steel?"
At first, the answer appeared to be no. The studio reportedly wanted a clean slate for the reboot.
Marvel Previews "Tron" Variants Covers
October 19, 2010 By 2 Comments
The merging of Marvel and Disney is paying off with the news that several popular Marvel comic titles will feature "Tron" variant covers in November.
The covers are part of the promotional campaign for the highly anticipated sequel, "Tron: Legacy." The film opens in December.
Steampunk R2-D2
October 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Steampunk is all the rage these days from costumes at cons to novels.
There are a lot of creative people out there re-imagining some of our favorite characters and ships in steampunk fashion.
Miller Interested in "Spartacus" Role
October 19, 2010 By 4 Comments
He spent four seasons breaking into and out of prison. Now actor Wentworth Miller has expressed an interest in taking over the lead role in Starz's hit series, "Spartacus: Blood and Sand."
"Stargate Universe" Season 1 DVD Contest
October 19, 2010 By
You've heard us rave about the first season of "Stargate Universe" both here on the site and during the weekly shows. If you want to see what all the buzz is about or just want to see it all again, then we've got a contest for you.
Slice of SciFi has three (3) copies of the complete first season of "Stargate Universe" to give away. This six disc set contains all 20 episodes from the first season as well as a myriad of great extras including deleted scenes and commentaries.
"The Event" Gets Full Season Pick-Up
October 19, 2010 By 2 Comments
Looks like "The Event" will get the chance to continue teasing us with what exactly the event is. Well, at least for nine more episodes.
NBC picked up the freshman series for a full season, 22 episode order yesterday. The series was one of three new comers for the network to get an order for nine additional episodes.
Disney to Distribute "Avengers," "Iron Man 3"
October 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Both Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios reaped the rewards of "Iron Man" and "Iron Man 2."
But that was before Marvel signed a deal with Disney. But that's still not stopping Paramount from profiting from the success of the Marvel Pictures films. Under the terms of a new deal, Paramount has sold the distribution rights to "The Avengers" and "Iron Man 3" to Disney for $115 million.
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