Written by: S.K. Sloan There is allot going on this summer in the movie houses across the globe and picking which Sci-Fi/Horror flick to spend your hard-earned cash on can be a jaunting task. Well, that’s why your Uncle Sam is here to help. Of course, it need not be said that “Star Wars III: […]
Patrick Stewart Joins The Elder Scrolls
It was announced at the Games Expo E3 that Patrick Stewart, famous for portraying Captain Jean Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation, will be doing the voice of the king in the next Elder Scrolls game series.
In the next installment called “The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion” Stewart, along with other soon to be named famous actors will lend their voices to the various characters of the game. [Read more…]
Leonard Nimoy On The BBC
Source: BBC Breakfast Show Written by: S.K. Sloan While Leonard Nimoy was in London, England this past week for the London Expo he dropped in on Danny Baker and gave a fun interview on BBC’s famous Breakfast Show.
The 4400 Returns To The USA Network
Source: SciFi Wire Reported by: S.K. Sloan Science fiction is finally catching on with the general public, not just sci-fi addicts, and cable TV is its resting place. While network TV (CBS, NBC, ABC) are trying to play catch-up this upcoming season with all new sci-fi and supernatural programs on its lineup, the cable networks […]
Latest “Star Wars” Hit Has Bootlegged Copies Already On China’s Streets
Source: Reuters Submitted by: S.K. Sloan Bootlegged CD’s of “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith” were being made available for unauthorized sale on Bejiing’s streets just days after the film premiered in China. After “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith” opened across China on Thursday high quality pirated disks were selling by Sunday.
“Star Wars – Revelations” – A Review
Reviewer: S.K. Sloan (Slice of Sci-Fi News Manager) “Star Wars – Revelations” A Shane Felux Film A Panic Struck Production I just finished watching Shane Felux’s production of “Star Wars – Revelations.” It is amazing what real talent can do with a paltry $20,000.00. If you love Star Wars then you will fall head-over-heels for […]
Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith Sets Record for Opening Day Ticket Sales
Source: CNN Submitted by: Cougar (Star Wars News Consultant) The final chapter of the “Star Wars” movie saga grossed a record $50 million from its first 24 hours in North American theaters, the highest box office tally for a single day, according to studio estimates issued Friday. Copyright 2005 Reuters.
Firefly news!
According to the newswire at The Futon Critic, SciFi Channel has acquired the syndication rights to Firefly and will begin airing the show as the lead-in to their SciFi Friday original programming, begining July 22, 7pm Eastern. (3rd paragraph down) Whoo-hoo! (hat tip to Mur Lafferty for the heads up)
Free Dr. Who E-books
Source: The Computer Crows Nest Submitted by: Nina The BBC are making some of their out-of-print Doctor Who novels available as free e-book downloads. They include titles such as The Dying Days by Lance Parkin (can the Eighth Doctor thwart an Ice Warrior invasion?), and Scales of Injustice by Gary Russell (the Silurians come up […]
Was He Born to be Bad?
In exploring why Anakin turns evil (and knowing Luke doesn’t), ‘Revenge of the Sith’ episode a good look at nature vs. nurture.
The father turned evil. The son didn’t. Was Anakin Skywalker the proverbial bad seed, or did he just have a tougher upbringing than his boy Luke? [Read more…]
Frank Gorshin – Dead at 72
Written by: S.K. Sloan One of the most versatile entertainers in Hollywood’s history succumbed today to his valiant fight against lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Frank Gorshin, with his wife Christina, of 48 years by his side died Tuesday. Frank Gorshin was from the old school of entertainment. He could sing, dance, do […]
More SF related items being auctioned for charity
Over at eBay, you can find a special auction going on now through May 25th, with the proceeds to benefit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The genre related items still available to bid on: “Superman” button-down shirt signed by Dean Cain “Lois and Clark” crew jacket signed by Dean Cain Two Tickets […]
