Director Ridley Scott says the upcoming Blade Runner project will be a sequel to the 1982 classic film but that none of the original cast or characters will be back for it.
Stewart Denies "Breaking Dawn" Wedding Was Real
November 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
The wedding of Edward and Bella in Breaking Dawn may look real, but actress Kristen Stewart says it was just acting and not the real thing.
NASA Prepares Next Mars Rover For Launch
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NASA is preparing to send a new rover to the Red Planet.
Del Toro as "Trek" Villain?
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While we don't yet know the identity of the villain for the next Star Trek movie, a new rumor circulating indicates who may play him.
Kirkman Talks "Walking Dead" Romance
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Warning: If you've DVRed last night's episode of The Walking Dead and haven't seen it yet, the following article contains SPOILERS. If you don't want to know, please bookmark this article for later and come back after you've seen the episode!
Emergency Alert System Test Takes Place This Week
November 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
If you've got cable and it goes off for a few minutes on November 9, don't panic. It could just be a test of the Emergency Alert System scheduled for that day. According to a letter by Michael Powell, chief of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, cable customers boxes will be switched over to [...]
French "Star Wars" Disco Ballet
November 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Think you've seen it all when it comes to Star Wars? How about a French disco ballet tribute? You can check it out below. But be warned--some things can't be unseen!
Slice of SciFi #381: News and Trivia
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Start your week off with a little news and trivia! Today, we'll talk about an asteroid that could have been a planet, how long Hollywood wants to make you wait for new releases on DVD and Blu-Ray and an Oscar-winner throws Lucas under the bus. Plus Kurt is back with a spooky tribute in trivia.
"Puss" Purrs at Box Office
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Puss in Boots purred its way to the top of the box office for the second straight week. Taking in $33 million in its second weekend, the animated spin-off from the Shrek franchise held off the highly publicized teaming of Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller in Tower Heist.
Grimm & Once Upon A Time - A Slice of SciFi Comparative Review
November 6, 2011 By 7 Comments
When "Grimm" and "Once Upon A Time", two new fairytale television series were announced for the fall schedule there was much attended buzz from the entertainment media.
Best Star Trek Executive Officer
November 6, 2011 By 8 Comments
There have been a lot of good people sitting in that second chair aboard a Starship or Space Station.
Marvel To Release Digital Comics Same Day As Print Release
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Marvel is following the strategy used by DC for its relaunch and will soon begin offering digital copies of all its comics on the same day they hit stores. The line-wide rollout will be finished by the end of March, 2012, and unlike DC's 52-title relaunch, day-and-date will be coming to individual titles on a [...]
Serkis Gets Huge Deal For "Apes" Sequel
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Actor Andy Serkis will make seven figures to reprise his role in the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes. 20th Century Fox has locked Serkis in for the sequel. Director Rupert Wyatt is already contracted to return and there's no word yet on whether we'll get James Franco back.
Hedlund Offered "Akira" Lead
November 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
The live-action Akira may finally have a leading man. Tron: Legacy star Grant Hedlund has been offered the role.
Head of Universal Calls Out His Own Studio
November 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
We all know Hollywood makes some crappy movies. What we usually don't hear is studio executives calling themselves out for producing them.
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