Back in December 2007 we told you that actor-turned director Peter Berg was rumored to be in negotiations to direct another new film version of Frank Herbert’s “Dune.” We even went out on a limb and said, that “He will!” be helming the project. Well, now the official word has come down the pike and […]
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Strike Over — List of Shows Returning
NOw that the writer’s strike is over and it is likely members of the Guild will approve the new 3-year contract agreement, scribes and producers are forced to look at what will be chosen to return to their respective networks for a continuation of their series. We have the inside scoop on which SF/genre-related programming […]
Slice of SciFi #144: Interview with Tim Russ on “Of Gods and Men”
Interview: Tim Russ, best known for his role of Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, and currently starring in “Samantha Who?” on ABC, joins us to talk about directing and acting in Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, of his musical career, and his upcoming appearance at Phoenix Cactus Comicon at the Mesa AZ Convention Center, Jan 25-27 2008. [Listen to the show…]
Tim Russ Is Our Guest for Slice of SciFi Show #144 — Sat. Jan. 19
Tim Russ joins us as our special guest on Slice of SciFi Show #144 this Saturday, January 19, 2008. Tim starred as Commander Tuvok, the Vulcan security chief on the USS Voyager for 7 years. A native of Washington D.C., Tim grew up as a military brat in the 50’s and 60’s, which ended up […]
Networks Reveal Strike Schedule
Earlier in the week CBS announced its new schedule which begins in January 2008. It was loaded with unscripted reality programming. Today NBC released its schedule and, like CBS, its more of the same. The only jewel in the crown will be the return of “Medium” on Monday nights. Apart from “Medium” the next few […]
“24” Casulty of Writer’s Strike
Source: The Hollywood Reporter As the writers strike entered its third day Wednesday with no end in sight, Fox said it would not air “24” this season. The seventh season of the hit real-time series was scheduled to begin in January, but producers had completed only about one-third of its 24-episode order as of last […]
Two SF TV Shows Get Thumbs Up
We’ve talked about them for months and now Fox has officially given the thumbs up for the debut of two new SF television programs for their 2007-08 season……so catch them soon after they premiere on the network because this is scifi and it’s on Fox, so they may not last long. “New Amsterdam,” from Regency […]
“Profile”: Investigations and Relationships, All Online A thriller that looks at how easily real world and online identities can blur
A female journalist poses as a recent convert to Islam to track down the story of how ISIS recruited women who then became sex slaves. The film is told entirely through computer screens rather than filming actual people through a movie camera’s lens. [Continue Reading…]
“American Animals” merges fact with fiction in examining an art theft
Director Bart Layton has followed in the footsteps of Truman Capote in creating a filmic version of the nonfiction novel in his new picture, “American Animals.” While it could be categorized as a crime picture, it is less about the actual crime committed and more about the analysis of the motivation and emotional fallout of the episode. [Continue Reading…]
Exclusive: “They Call Me Jeeg” Clip
Slice of SciFi is pleased to premiere this exclusive clip from They Call Me Jeeg, and international award-winning scifi feature, available on iTunes on May 2nd [Continue Reading…]
“Game of Thrones” Exhibition Tour Opens Tour Stops for London, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris
The exhibition will showcase over 70 original artifacts used on set from seasons 1-4 plus select never-before-seen pieces from Season 5 premiering in April 2015. The collection includes magnificent costume displays; iconic artifacts such as model dragons; weaponry; House banners and more. Visitors will also have an opportunity to take a picture on the coveted Iron Throne. [Continue Reading…]
Potter Opens On Record Number of IMAX Screens
Potter Opens in Record 72 IMAX Theaters Warner Bros. Pictures will release “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The IMAX Experience” in select IMAX theatres beginning November 18th, concurrent with the 35mm release. The film is expected to debut in a record 72 IMAX theatres with an additional 18 to open in weeks following, […]