A potential plot outline for the upcoming "Spider-Man" reboot is floating around the Internet. You can check it out over at Comic Book Resources. But be warned, it contains potential SPOILERS. And it may or may not be the plot for the film.
"Fringe" Gets "Firefly" Treatment (Opening Credits Anyway)
In case you didn't know it, Fox has moved "Fringe" to Fridays.
Some fans recall that Fox once killed another great sci-fi show, "Firefly" in the same time slot.
Clooney Replaces Downey, Jr in "Gravity"
Actor George Clooney will fill the shoes of Robert Downey, Jr. for the upcoming movie "Gravity."
Downey, Jr. dropped out of the project in November. He was originally cast along with Angelina Jolie in the project. Jolie eventually left the project and a wide range of Hollywood actresses were linked to the role which ultimately went to Sandra Bullock.
McG Will Direct "Ouija"
Universal has found a director for its upcoming "Ouija" movie.
Yes, you read that right...a movie about an "Ouija" board.
The movie, based on the Hasbro game, will be directed by McG, the studio announced Friday.
Lunar Eclipse Tonight
If you live in the United States, you may want to stay up late or get up early tomorrow morning.
Why you ask?
To check out a lunar eclipse.
"Tron" Wins Weekend
After 28 years of waiting, "Tron" fans finally got a sequel.
The follow-up to the cult favorite took in $43.6 million at the box-office this weekend. That's good enough for first place.
Slice of SciFi #295: A Conversation with Phil Plait of "Bad Universe"
Slice of SciFi #295: A Conversation with Phil Plait of "Bad Universe" In the News: Jet lag makes you stupid. Couples are unhappy with their "Avatar" themed weddings. A new law in Oklahoma addresses what happens to your virtual property when you die. Special Segment: Nigel Blackwood brings you all the latest and greatest news. [...]
Slice of SciFi #294: VoiceMail Show
Slice of SciFi #294 : VoiceMail Show Happy holidays and welcome to the last Slice of SciFi VoiceMail show for 2010! (Don't worry...we'll be back in 2011!) Don't forget we're closing in on episode 300 and we've got a special contest running! This is the show where our loyal, adoring, and inquisitive fans and [...]
SyFy Cancels "SGU"
In a Grinch-like move, SyFy has decided the final half of season two will be the last for "Stargate: Universe."
The final 10 episodes of the series will run in the spring of 2011.
What if the Doctor Visited "Star Wars?"
Genius! Pure and total genius!
Merry early Christmas to our news director--a mash-up of two of his favorite universes: "Doctor Who" and "Star Wars" (original trilogy, thank you!)
Brendon: Joss-Less "Buffy" Reboot Is A Mistake
Actor Nicholas Brendan spent seven years working with Joss Whedon as Xander on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
And while actress Kristy Swanson is looking for a way to be part of the "Buffy" reboot, Brendan may not be as welcomed based on comment he's made to E! Online about the lack of involvement of creator Joss Whedon.
Pullman Joins "Torchwood"
Add another big name for the fourth series of "Torchwood."
Bill Pullman will join the series. If you don't want to know more about who he'll play, stop reading now. SPOILERS follow.
TV Guide Answers "Vampire Diaries" Mysteries
Have you been tuning in to the catch-up marathon of "The Vampire Diaires" this week on the CW?
Or are you a fan with questions from the series past? Or did you read the books and wonder just what will be included from them in upcoming episodes?
If so, TV Guide On-Line's Robyn Ross has some answers, directly from the cast and crew of the show.
Howard Talks "Dark Tower"
Director Ron Howard is hard at work on the multi-platform adaptation of Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Howard would serve as director for one of several big-screen installments of the series from a script by Akiva Goldsman. Also included in the adaptation would be several television shows.











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