“Heroes” to Reveal More About the Haitian
November 18, 2008 || Category: TV || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
In the tradition of “The X-Files,” the Cigarette Smoking Man, “Heroes” has given audiences for the new millenium another mysterious figure without a name. The character, known only as the Haitian, has the ability to manipulate memories and to nullify the powers of the heroes and villains he has in close proximity. But beyond...
Grant reflects on being an anti-Hiro
October 6, 2008 || Category: TV || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
One of the few bright spots this season on “Heroes” has been the storyline of Hiro and his new nemesis, the speedy Daphne. Played by actress Bea Grant, who was spotted by producers during her multi-episode run on “Friday Night Light,” Daphne has proved to be the yin to Hero’s yang this year. The speedy Daphne has, so...
Kill the Cheerleader, Save the Heroes
September 16, 2008 || Category: Editorial || Tags: Heroes || 9 Comments
Written by: Mike McCafferty (SoSF Regular Contributor) 5 things the producers of Heroes need to address to keep the fanboys and the public tuning in Heroes is coming back for season 2.5 or 3.7, or…well, I honestly don’t know what to call this season anymore, so let’s just say it’s coming back. Heroes is that girlfriend I know is bad for me,...
Slice of SciFi Weekly Poll — Who’s Your Favorite Surviving “Heroes” Character?
September 7, 2008 || Category: Polls || Tags: Heroes || 3 Comments
n The 3rd season of "Heroes" will begin on NBC Sept. 22nd. Who is your favorite character who has survived from season 2 on the show? Claire Bennett Noah Bennett (HRG) Elle Bishop Monica Dawson The Haitian Maya Herrera Ando...
“Heroes’” Landmark 100th Graphic Novel Released
August 29, 2008 || Category: On the Net || Tags: Comics, Heroes || Leave a Comment
The “Heroes” Storyline Continues on NBC.com BURBANK, CA – NBC.com premiered the 100th “Heroes” graphic novel this week. This seminal edition begins the series that will reveal the secret identity of Evs Dropper, the central character in Heroes Evolutions. These graphic novels set the stage for the “Heroes” season...
“Heroes - Season 2 DVD Set” — A Slice of SciFi Review
August 24, 2008 || Category: DVD Reviews || Tags: Heroes || 2 Comments
“The Season Two DVD pack is a reminder of just how outstanding this show has become and the limitless heights that creator Tim Kring will still be able to bring to it” When NBC Universal asked if they could send me a copy of the 4-Disc Season Two DVD of “Heroes” to review, there was certainly no arm twisting on their part for...
Last Fall, fans of the NBC hit show “Heroes” created two new heroes. This year fans get to do it again, but only one will star in a new online live action series. To vote online. First go to “NBC.com/Heroes” to learn more about Santiago and Audrey and then cast your vote online. If you are a Sprint customer — to vote...
“HEROES: SEASON 2″ On DVD and Blu-ray™HI-DEF August 26, 2008 Experience the most-talked about television phenomenon like never before. See untold stories and an alternate ending to Season 2 — Plus get a sneak peek of “The Making of Season 3″ of NBC’s “Heroes.” Rejoin the epic phenomenon as Heroes:...
What does season three hold for Heroes?
July 24, 2008 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || 4 Comments
When Heroes returns in September, fans are hoping the series returns to the quality storytelling of season one and that the creators and writers learned from the missteps of season two. Actor Milo Ventimiglia, who plays Peter Petrelli said this week that the first episode of the new season will deliver a “shock” to fans and should lay...
With the third season of Heroes currently in production, creator and producer Tim Kring is dropping a few hints about what fans can expect this fall. “You’re going to see a lot of bad guys in this one,” Kring said. “The idea, also, is we’re playing off the idea of our characters as heroes or villains. So it’s really...
NBC Universal Debuts One-of-a-Kind “Heroes” Trading Cards
May 23, 2008 || Category: Collectibles, News || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
“HEROES” TRADING CARDS FROM THE TOPPS COMPANY Cards Include Original Cast Autographs, Flip Motion, Pieces of Wardrobe And One-of-a Kind Artwork From Top Illustrators. First Set Is In Stores Now - Second Set Debuts in July. Fans of NBC’s hit series “Heroes” now have one more way to enjoy their favorite show as NBC Universal Television,...
Babylon 5 Alum Joins Cast of Heroes
May 8, 2008 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || 10 Comments
“Babylon 5″ star Bruce Boxleitner will be joining the cast of NBC’s mega-hit series “Heroes” this fall, according to our partner TV Guide. The story was scooped by Michael Ausiello for his TV Guide Online column. Not much is known about the role except that it was originally created to closely resemble real-life war hero...
Grant speeds to Heroes Brea Grant has been cast as Joy, a woman with superspeed in the upcoming third season of Heroes reports TV Squad. Grant, who was featured in a guest-stint on the second season of Friday Night Lights, will play a recurring character who encounters Hiro at a museum. According to reports, Joy will steal several paintings though...
Good news, potential bad news for Heroes
April 5, 2008 || Category: News || Tags: Heroes || 1 Comment
Written by: Michael Hickerson (SoSF Assistant Editor) Fans of NBC’s Heroes should pencil an appointment on their calendars for 7-11 p.m. EST on Monday, September 15. That evening, the third season of hit series return to NBC with the third chapter of the saga, “Villains.” The evening will kick-off at 7 p.m. EST with an hour-long recap...
You can now experience the world of NBC’s hot series “Heroes” through its music. Crank up the volume and experience “Heroes” in a whole new way! Debuting March 18, the “Heroes Soundtrack” features classic tunes from Bob Dylan and David Bowie, along with 11 exclusive tracks from an eclectic array of cutting-edge...
New NBC Heroes Auction
March 4, 2008 || Category: Collectibles, News || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
After the success of their first venture, NBC has decided to put on another auction for collectors of props and other items from the hit SF show “Heroes.” The auction runs until March 12, 2008. Here is just a sample of some of the items up for bid. GO HERE to view all the other items from the show that are in the auction and put in your...
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NBC’s 2nd LIVE Auction Coming January 21, 2008
January 20, 2008 || Category: Collectibles, Events, News || Tags: Heroes || 1 Comment
On the heels of its first successful auction, NBC Universal Video, Music & Product Development and Delivery Agent, in conjunction with the NBC Universal Online Store, will once again launch a live online auction of select items from some of NBC and Universal Media Studios’ top shows, including “Heroes,” “The Office,” “Friday Night Lights,”...
“Heroes” Season Finale is preceeded by “Chuck.” “Journeyman” will be taking the night off for a special showing of “Life,” but will return next week in its regular time slot. [Click on the image for “Heroes official website] Read More →
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Kring Talks About “Heroes” Second Season
November 7, 2007 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
Written by: Michael Hickerson (SoSF Staff Jorunalist) It’s not been an easy second season for NBC’s “Heroes.” After getting some of its best numbers for the season premiere, the ratings for the show have slowly tapered off, falling week after week. (This trend is not limited only to “Heroes” as overall TV ratings...
TVGuide “Heroes” Collector Covers Unveiled
November 7, 2007 || Category: Collectibles || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
TVGuide.com is making all 4 “Heroes” covers available in a Special Edition Heroes 4-cover set. This Special Edition set will only be available for purchase online. With the exception of Slice of SciFi and TVGuide.com, you may not be able to find all four covers from one location, based on distribution and supplies. If you are a collector...
The Making of a “Heroes” TVGuide Cover
November 6, 2007 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
We have a behind the scenes look at the making of the special TVGuide “Heroes” covers coming soon to the TVGuide weekly publication. Illustrator Tim Sale talks about this season’s lurking “Helix” symbol, the 8 mysterious Isaac Mendez paintings, and his contribution to the Special Edition TVGuide Heroes covers. Read More →
Strike May Cause Early “Heroes” Season Finale
November 3, 2007 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || 27 Comments
Michael Ausiello from TVGuide.com is reporting that the first sign of the impact from a WGA strike is already being felt by networks. NBC is preparing for an early season finale of its big SF show “Heroes” citing the strike called for this Monday by the 12000 members of the Guild as the main culprit behind their decision to air the finale...
“Heroes” Spin-off Shelved For Now
November 1, 2007 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || 3 Comments
NBC has placed its touted “Heroes” spin-off called “Heroes: Origins” on indefinite hold. Network brass are blaming a possibile WGA strike as the reason for their decision, however, some are wondering if the deflating numbers for the once highly popular series’ second season might have led to this. The “Origins”...
Our friends and partners over at TVGuide.com have just contacted me and they have a real treat in store for all our Slice fans. There will be four new TV Guide “Heroes” collectable covers coming to shelves soon and we will have a sneak-peak of them before they become available in stores. Be sure to check back often to Slice of SciFi over...
Secrets of the “Heroes” Photo
October 23, 2007 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || 1 Comment
Written by: Michael Hickerson (SoSF Staff Journalist) Producer Tim Kring has solved one of the big mysteries on “Heroes” in its second season. During an interview with SciFi Wire, Kring talked about the photo of the original members of the Company that was glimpsed in this and last week’s episodes. “We will be seeing the people...
“Heroes” Episode 3 — Exclusive Clip
October 8, 2007 || Category: Uncategorized || Tags: Heroes || Leave a Comment
On Slice of SciFi Show #129 we told you that the legendary Nichelle Nichols would be appearing for several episodes of the hit NBC SF drama “Heroes.” Here is an exclusive clip from episode 3 of the show which will introduce Nichelle’s character to all the fans of the show. In this clip Niki and Micah visit New Orleans and meet up...
What most new hit shows experience when they return for a second season, and after coming off a very successful first season, is a drop off in viewership. Especially in sci-fi and genre-related programming most networks actually expect to see a loss in the ratings to some degree. It has happened with such hits as “Lost,” and “Battlestar...
“Heroes” has captured two of today’s rising stars in screenwriting and directing and one very important veteran. Eli Roth, the man who sat in the center seat on the films “Hostel 1 & 2″ and screenwriter Michael Dougherty (”Superman Returns”), have both signed on to be a part of “Heroes: Origins,”...



