Archive for August, 2008
Pair of PC games getting big screen treatments
by Doc on Aug.05, 2008, under Movies
Two PC first-person-shooter games – one classic, one more recent – are getting big screen treatments. First up is Wolfenstein, based on the classic id Software game that brought to FPS game to the forefront, although I presume it will be based on one of the more recent games instead of the now-simplistic boxy original. The other is the more recent Take Two title BioShock, which Gore Verbinski is adapting as part of a first-look deal with Universal. Best described as a “steampunk meets zombies” storyline, it deals with an alternate history of 1960 and a mysterious underwater city called Rapture where genetic alterations were all the rage – but mutations take over the city. Update: Thanks to a reader who pointed out that Max Payne is also being made, and is in fact scheduled for release October 17th.
Flash Gordon and 10th Kingdom are Back
by Doc on Aug.05, 2008, under Television
RHI ENTERTAINMENT’S FLASH GORDON AND THE 10TH KINGDOM TO AIR ON ION TELEVISION FRIDAY NIGHTS BEGINNING AUGUST 1
(New York, NY – August 5th, 2008) RHI Entertainment (NASDAQ: RHIE), a leading developer, producer and distributor of made-for-television movies, miniseries, and other television programming, announced today that two of its most popular productions will be seen on the ION Television Network’s RHI Movie Weekend beginning Friday, August 1 (7/6c). Flash Gordon, a 22-hour adventure series, and The 10th Kingdom, a 10-hour fantasy saga, will be featured weekly in a two-hour Friday evening programming block. The special broadcasts begin August 1 with Episodes 1 and 2 of Flash Gordon. Starting August 8, ION Television will pair one hour of Flash Gordon with one hour of The 10th Kingdom each week. Read More for the rest of the release. A good chance to see either of these shows if you missed them.
Eureka preview and infomercials
by Doc on Aug.04, 2008, under Television
Over at our YouTube Channel I have uploaded some new videos, including a preview for the next episode of Eureka, “What about Bob?”, as well as some “infomercials” on some “interesting” products. You can also Read More to see the videos. In addition, check out to see what else is Made In Eureka.
Falcon launch vehicle fails, with Scotty’s ashes on board
by Doc on Aug.04, 2008, under Science
When the third SpaceX Falcon 1 launch vehicle failed to achieve orbit (due to failure of the second stage to separate from the first) it did so with the ashes of 208 people on board, including actor James Doohan (Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery “Scotty” Scott on Star Trek, as if I need to tell you) and former astronaut Gordon Cooper. I haven’t seen much data to know whether the rocket at least achieved “outer space” before it was (presumably) destroyed. It also had 3 satellites on board. Despite yet another failure (the Falcon 1 is 0-for-3), SpaceX founder Elon Musk vows to continue, with plans for the much bigger Falcon 9 pressing forward.