At the annual World Fantasy Awards Convention in San Diego, California, the winners of the World Fantasy Award were announced this weekend. The annual event, which started in 1975, included special guests Jo Fletcher, Neil Gaiman, Parke Godwin, Shawna McCarthy, and Ruth Sanderson with author Connie Willis serving as the toastmaster.
Disney Expands Netflix Deal
October 31, 2011 By 2 Comments
With Netflix losing 800,000 customers in one quarter, the on-line content delivery service needs some positive news these days. Our next story may be a step in the right direction for the company. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney/ABC Studios has extended and expanded their on-line streaming deal with Netflix. Netflix will get episodes of [...]
Steampunk Your Pumpkin
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Looking for something new and different to do with your pumpkin this Halloween?
How about making it steampunk? (Or in this case steampumpk!)
SyFy Adapting "Wild Cards"
October 31, 2011 By 3 Comments
Syfy Films announced today that it has acquired the rights to a science-fiction superhero anthology called Wild Cards edited by George R.R. Martin. The ongoing anthology of 22 books was first published in 1987 and is based on stories by a consortium of science-fiction writers. Melinda Snodgrass will pen the script for Wild Cards which [...]
"Puss" Purrs to Box-Office Win
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Puss in Boots pushed up its opening a week and was rewarded with a box-office win. The animated spin-off from the Shrek series took in $34 million in its opening weekend, setting a record for the largest debut on a Halloween weekend.
Slice of SciFi #378: News and Trivia
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Start your week off with a little news and trivia! We've got all the news you'll need to start off your week and Kurt's back to stump us in trivia.
Choose Your Favorite of these 10 Nathan Fillion Characters
October 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
In Nathan Fillion's nearly 20 year acting career he has played many different memorable characters in film and television. Some have risen to the level of iconic. We've listed 10 of his most famous roles. Which is your favorite?
Philip K Dick Estate Sues Over "Adjustment Bureau"
October 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
The family of Philip K. Dick is suing Media Rights Capital and filmmaker George Nolfi claiming over royalties from this year's The Adjustment Bureau.
Slice of SciFi #377: Listener Feedback Show
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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!
Studios Consider 60 Day Rental Window
October 28, 2011 By 6 Comments
Yesterday we reported that the big Hollywood studios were considering stretching the window between a DVD or Blu-Ray release and when consumers could rent the disc. Now we've got an idea of how long Hollywood would like to make us wait.
Smith Leaving "Doctor Who"?
October 27, 2011 By 4 Comments
With the current season of Doctor Who in the book and a long hiatus before series seven debuts next fall, rumors are springing up that Matt Smith could be leaving.
Baseball May Push Back "Fringe"
October 27, 2011 By 8 Comments
If you're a Fringe fan, eager for Friday night's all new episode, you'd better be pulling for the Texas Rangers tonight.
Warner Brothers Keeps Pay-Per-View Titles From Dish
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Want to watch Green Lantern or Horrible Bosses on demand and have a Dish? You're going to be out of luck. Warner Brothers has pulled the two films from Dish's on demand offerings over a dispute with Dish's corporate partner Blockbuster.
Nintendo To Report Annual Loss for the First Time
October 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
Lean economic times have resulted in video game giant Nintendo reporting its first ever annual loss for the current fiscal year.
Barrowman Doubts We'll See Captain Jack Again on "Doctor Who"
October 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
While some fans may be clamoring to see Captain Jack Harkness return on Doctor Who, the actor who plays him says he doubts it will happen any time soon.
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