Two weeks into "The Walking Dead" and the series is setting ratings records for AMC.
And the cable outlet has rewarded the show with an order for a 13-episode second season.
SciFi Now Implores "Atlantis" Fans to "Stop Punishing 'SGU'"
November 8, 2010 By 41 Comments
SciFi Now columnist James Rundle has a new editorial, asking fans of Stargate: Atlantis to stop punishing Stargate Universe.
Here's a sample of what he asks:
Fiona Shaw Joins "True Blood"
November 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
Irish actress Fiona Shaw has signed on for the upcoming fourth season of HBO's "True Blood."
Stargate Universe: "The Greater Good," "Malice" -- A Slice of SciFi Review
November 8, 2010 By 5 Comments
Last week, SGU producer Brad Wright promised that the upcoming run of Stargate Universe episodes would kick the series into another gear. That's a big promise from a series currently delivering solid episodes week after week in its second season.
The good news is that Wright is as good as his word. Based on the episodes provided for preview by SyFy, fans of SGU are going to be very, very happy with the results the next two weeks.
Duchovny Says Third "X-Files" Script Being Written
November 8, 2010 By 5 Comments
Actor David Duchovny says that a third installment in the "X-Files" movie franchise is being written and that, so far, all the parties involved are happy with the results.
Duchovny tells the French magazine TVMag that the next installment has been penned and that those involved are just waiting for 20th Century Fox to give the greenlight.
"MegaMind" Wins Weekend
November 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The highly anticipated animated comedy "MegaMind" kicked off the holiday movie season this weekend with a bang. The film took in $47.6 million as part of a weekend that saw Hollywood take in $154 million overall. That's the best overall box-office total for a November weekend ever, topping the first weekend of November last year [...]
Slice of SciFi #289: An Interview With Geoffrey Notkin and Steve Arnold of “Meteorite Men”
November 6, 2010 By 5 Comments
Slice of SciFi #289: An Interview With Geoffrey Notkin and Steve Arnold of “Meteorite Men” In the News: SciFi to SciFact: Inception. Direct TV has dropped G4. Find out about the latest development to help astronauts maintain bone density in space. Special Segment: Nigel's suffering from reboot rage this week. Movie Talk: Jon Favreau says [...]
No Betty White For "MIB III"
November 6, 2010 By 3 Comments
The reports of Betty White's involvement in the upcoming "Men in Black" sequel are apparently highly exaggerated. E! Online reports that the Emmy-winning star won't be part of the upcoming third installment. "Where did that come from?" she told E! Online last night at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards. "All these rumors come up [...]
We May Not See Bond Again Until 2014
November 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
With news that MGM is merging with Spyglass Entertainment, rumors are beginning to spread like wildfire that in addition to "The Hobbit" that production could now ramp up on the next Bond movie.
Some outlets were reporting that MGM would like to get a new Bond film out by 2012.
Unfortunately, that may not happen.
Big Names Linked to "Spider-Man" Roles
November 5, 2010 By 2 Comments
They've both won awards and critical acclaim. And they're both in talks to join the production of the reboot of Spider-Man.
HitFix is reporting that Martin Sheen will play Uncle Ben Parker in the upcoming reboot. And that Oscar-winner Sally Field is in conversations to play Aunt May.
"Caprica Season 1.5" Still Coming Out in December
November 5, 2010 By 7 Comments
If you're a "Caprica" fan and you don't want to wait to see the final five episodes of the series, we have good news.
No, we're not encouraging you to find them via alternative means (though the series is still airing in Canada).
"Undercovers" Gets A Pink Slip
November 5, 2010 By 7 Comments
NBC has pulled the plug on "Undercovers."
The J.J. Abrams produced series started out well in the ratings but has dropped off each week. That lead NBC to pull the plug.
"Walking Dead" Premiere Available OnLine
November 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
If you missed Sunday night's premiere of "The Walking Dead," you missed a treat.
The 90-minute pilot was creepy, effective and worth the wait. It also left us hanging for more next week.
If you missed it or just want to see it again, AMC has posted it on their "Walking Dead" site.
The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horror" -- A USA Today Review
November 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
Sunday night, the annual "Treehouse of Horror" episode of The Simpsons airs on Fox.
USA Today TV critic Robert Bianco weighs in on this year's edition.
Slice of SciFi #288: VoiceMail Show
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Slice of SciFi #288 : VoiceMail Show It's that time again! It's time for this week's installment of the Slice of SciFi Voice Mail Show! This is the show where our loyal, adoring, and inquisitive fans and listeners get to hear us comment on their comments about our stories and comments... it's the Circle [...]
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