Sci-Fi Storm

Watch a show religiously? Able to put your thoughts on paper (or online)? I’m looking to try and start some regular reviews of shows and films, if people are interested. Obviously I don’t have the time to do them all myself – I’m still trying to figure out how to watch everything I want, despite my recently-expanded TiVo. It’s hard to watch Enterprise when my two-year-old wants to watch Rolie Polie Olie…

Samuel Jackson seems to be letting the cat out of the bag regarding the fate of his Star Wars character, Jedi Master Mace Windu – he’s gonna die. He’s met with George Lucas regarding his death, but George doesn’t know just how it will happen yet. However, we’re told he is the most important person to die in the upcoming film – not much of a spoiler, since we know who has to live to be in A New Hope…

Finally, the official word hit the street – Showtime has renewed Jeremiah for 15 more episodes. Also announced is that Sean Astin (Samwise in the Lord of the Rings trilogy) will join the cast as Mr. Smith.

Nick Pollotta writes ”
A comedy group? But “The Gunderson Corporation” sounds like a ruthless mega-conglomerate out to rule the world! In truth it is five SF fans who perform their all-original comedy live-on-stage at conventions. Initially based in Philadelphia, the not-for-profit comedy group has gypsied their way to Chicago and found a home at last.” Read More for the entire announcement.

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Variety is reporting that Paramount has pushed back the release date for the deep-Earth adventure The Core, starring Hillary Swank, until sometime in the first quarter of 2003 from the original November 5th date. Reportedly it is to give more post-production time, but with such a genre-heavy end to the year (Harry Potter, Nov. 15th; Solaris, Nov. 27th; Star Trek: Nemesis, Dec. 13th; The Two Towers, Dec. 18th) I’m really not surprised.

Cary Elwes, who’s breakout role was in the 1987 hit The Princess Bride as Wesley, will return to the genre in the new film Ella Enchanted, staring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Dancy. The film concerns Anne, a young woman cursed into obeying everyone. It is expected to be released next year.