Actor William Shatner has confirmed he won't be part of the upcoming Star Trek sequel.
The actor has been campaigning for months to be part of the sequel, but it appears that won't happen.
NPR Looking for the Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
June 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Got a favorite genre novel? NPR wants to hear about it.
The news broadcaster is looking to compile a list of nominees that can be whittled down into the best examples of the genres.
"Ultimate Spider-Man" Reaches a Crossroads
June 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Warning: There are SPOILERS ahead for the latest issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, which hits stores tomorrow. If you don't want to know what happens before you pick up your comic book, please stop reading now.
Preston: "True Blood" Season Four is Hot
June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Actress Carrie Preston says the upcoming season of True Blood will be hot.
"You've got a lot to look forward to if that's the kind of thing you're into," Preston said, before adding that the sex factor is "off the charts".
Caine Says We Should Avoid SPOILERS For "The Dark Knight Rises"
June 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Actor Michael Caine is not a fan of SPOILERS and he encourages fans to avoid them for the upcoming production of The Dark Knight Rises.
"Let me tell you... the plot is extraordinary... really extraordinary. I know why he wants to keep it a secret. You really need not to know till you see the movie," he says.
Clarke Reflects on First Season of "Thrones"
June 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
If you were a bit grossed out a couple of weeks ago when Daenerys ate a horse's heart during a Dothraki ritual, you aren't alone. Actress Emilia Clarke says she was a bit grossed out as well.
McAvoy: "3-D Is a Waste of Money"
June 20, 2011 By 4 Comments
Actor James McAvoy says he was relieved when his current movie X-Men: First Class wasn't shot in or converted to 3-D.
"Thrones" Producers Want More Battles, Direwolves
June 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
Now that Game of Thrones has wrapped up its first season, the producers are looking forward to season two. And for that, they want to offer audiences an increased amount of two things--battles and direwolves.
Torv: "Fringe" Finale Has Been Written
June 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
While we don't know how many seasons Fox will give the show, we can breath a bit easier knowing that the writing team knows how Fringe ends.
Actress Anna Torv reveals that the writers have created an end-point for the series.
ComicCon Announces TV Line-Up
June 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
While movie studios may be contemplating a smaller showing at the upcoming San Diego ComicCon, television series will, once again, have a strong showing. Here's a rundown of panels for the upcoming event. THURSDAY, JULY 21 Awake (Fox): The first episode will be screened, with Howard Gordon, Kyle Killen and Jason Isaacs attending. Beavis and [...]
Slice of SciFi #327: News and Trivia
June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's Monday and that means it's time for a little news and trivia to start your week!
On this installment, Curt has a very interesting trivia challenge and we'll talk about the reaction to Ned Stark's death on Game of Thrones.
"Lantern" Light Not as Strong as Expected
June 20, 2011 By 5 Comments
The third comic book movie of the summer hit the box-office this weekend and the results were mixed. Green Lantern took in $52.7 million in box-office receipts, solid enough for first place but still well short of the $60 plus million many box-office experts expected the film to make.
Grade "Outcasts"
June 19, 2011 By 10 Comments
"Outcasts" debuted this Saturday on BBC America. If you were a media teacher how would you grade the premiere episode?
Will DC Reboot Clark Kent and Lois Lane's Marriage?
June 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
DC may be taking a page from Marvel.
A couple of years ago, Marvel retconned the marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson Parker. Now DC may reboot away the marriage of Superman and Lois Lane.
New Muppets Trailer Parodies Green Lantern
June 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
OK, sure Green Lantern is getting a beating by the critics....but odds are fans will of the superhero will find something to enjoy there.
And for the rest of us, the latest Muppet parody trailer for their upcoming big-screen feature should bring a smile to our faces.
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