Were you surprised by the news that a big-screen version of "The Stand" was in development?
So was author Stephen King.
The best-selling author said he wasn't aware of the potential film until he read the news on the Internet earlier this week.
Slice of SciFi #300: VoiceMail Show
February 4, 2011 By 5 Comments
Slice of SciFi #300 : VoiceMail Show Here it is! The big 300th VoiceMail 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 of Entertainment Life! So step up and call in with your [...]
Davies May Leave "Torchwood"
February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When the new fourth series of "Torchwood" is completed, creator and producer Russell T. Davies says he may walk away from the show.
Davies tells the BBC News that once this season is done, he is looking to move on to other projects.
NBC Announces "The Event" Return Date
February 3, 2011 By 6 Comments
Eager for more of "The Event?"
Then mark your calendar for Monday, March 6. That's when the series returns with a two-hour double-bill. It will be preceded by a re-cap episode.
"Kung Fu Panda 2" Trailer Released
February 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
If you can't wait until Sunday to check out the preview for "Kung Fu Panda 2" we've got good news.
The TV spot that will air during Sunday's Super Bowl has been released on-line.
ABC Orders Supernatural Genre Pilots
February 2, 2011 By 7 Comments
ABC could be looking to make a splash with some genre-related shows next year. The alphabet network has ordered a couple of supernatural and horror pilots.
Eleven Actresses In the Running for Lois Lane
February 2, 2011 By 6 Comments
Yesterday we brought you news of a couple of the actresses in the running to play Lois Lane in the upcoming Superman reboot.
Today, Blastr has a list of eleven actresses on the short list to play the role.
Smith Wore Fake Beard for "Doctor Who"
February 2, 2011 By 6 Comments
Remember the trailer for series six of "Doctor Who?"
One of the striking images was the Doctor with a beard (or at least what appeared to be the Doctor).
Gordon-Levitt Joins "Dark Knight Rises"
February 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
Add another cast member to "The Dark Knight Rises."
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has joined the cast, but his role is being kept secret (for now).
Studios Bidding on "Ender's Game"
February 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
Orson Scott Card's best-selling, award-winning novel "Ender's Game" is headed back to Hollywood. According to the Hollywood Reporter, a new package to adapt the novel for the silver-screen made the rounds at all the major studios yesterday.
Ticket Sales Down 25% for January
February 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
After a few years that saw January movie ticket sales rise, Hollywood is seeing an old trend make a comeback. This year's ticket sales for the first month of the year were down 25% according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Time Warner Looking to Charge Netflix, Redbox More for Rentals
February 2, 2011 By 4 Comments
And here we have yet another example of how Hollywood just doesn't get it.
Time Warner is considering charging rental companies Netflix and Redbox more to purchase rental copies of DVDs. That could be coupled with a longer window between which users of both services could rent the films.
NBC Cuts Episode Order for "The Cape"
February 2, 2011 By 15 Comments
Uh-oh.
NBC has cut the episode order of "The Cape" after Monday night's episode hit a series low for ratings.
Super Bowl Promo Will Unlock Secret Angry Birds Level
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Latest Captain America Magazine Cover Photo
February 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
Here is the latest magazine photograph of the new Captain America. It appears on the cover of the February 3rd edition of Empire Magazine. You can catch a glimpse of the mags other stories as well by CLICKING HERE. "Captain America: The First Avenger" (or as it will be called in countries not friendly to [...]
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