Sci-Fi Storm

Next up on the “remastered” episodes of the original Star Trek airing this weekend: “The Ultimate Computer”. This has a lot of potential with the space battle between the Enterprise and 4 other Federation cruisers, although I think its still unlikely that 4 cruisers on an attack would be so close together. Still, it would be good to see. Read More for the episode description and 4 still images. Check local listings for when it airs in your area.

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Anonymous Coward writes “DINOSAURS: RETURN TO LIFE? premiers on Discovery Channel February 17th 9 pm EST –

Ever since Jurassic Park, we?ve dreamed of recreating dinosaurs. But the
science behind this fantasy seemed impossible — until now. Remarkable
genetic advances are revealing that the DNA of dinosaurs and birds are
extremely similar. And scientists are uncovering ancient dinosaur traits in birds? DNA like teeth and long dinosaur tails. Advances in genetic engineering are moving so fast that famed paleontologist Jack Horner believes within our lifetime it will be possible to retro-engineer a dinosaur-like creature from a bird. In Dinosaurs: Return to Life, learn why the dream of recreating the dinosaurs is coming closer to reality…”

You can either blame Ford, or blame GM, depending which car manufacturer you dislike more, but the car makers are behind the reason that the voice of K.I.T.T. in the new Knight Rider telefilm/pilot is being replaced. Will Arnett had already completed his voice work for the role, but he has also been the voice of GMC Truck commercials for years. Well, when GM found out that Ford was not only providing the car (a Mustang) for the show, but also is taking part of the marketing, GM asked him to pull out. K.I.T.T. will instead be voiced by Val Kilmer (Batman Forever, Deja Vu).

Actor Barry Morse, probably best known as Lt. Girard in the series The Fugitive, chasing Dr. Richard Kimble, but also known around here as Professor Victor Bergman in the first season of Space: 1999 and variety of smaller roles (I remember last seeing him in TekWar), passed away at the age of 89 Saturday. He was one of those actors that for some reason, no matter how small or limited the role, I liked him in it.

The first season of Doctor Who spinoff series Torchwood was released on DVD almost two weeks ago, but I’ve finally been able to take the time to review it – there were a LOT of interesting featurettes that I just couldn’t stop watching…which is real good for a DVD set…

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Some good news – fans in the U.S. will get to see the second Doctor Who spinoff, The Sarah Jane Adventures, on the SCI FI Channel starting in April, along with the 4th series of Doctor Who, according to Gallifrey One. A more child-oriented show (although it can still be a bit scary – but my 7-year-old loved it), it provides a counterbalance to the far more adult-oriented Torchwood.