Sci-Fi Storm

Syfy announced today that Academy award nominated actress Keira Knightley (Pirates Of The Caribbean) will be the voice of Tinker Bell in Neverland, a a four hour prequel to Peter Pan, being produced for Syfy and Sky Movies. Other cast members already announced are Rhys Ifans (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1) as Jimmy Hook, Charlie Rowe (The Golden Compass) as Peter, Anna Friel (Pushing Daisies) as Captain Elizabeth Bonny, Bob Hoskins (Who Framed Roger Rabbit), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) as Dr. Fludd, and Raoul Trujillo (Cowboys & Aleins) as a Holy Man.

Hoskins is apparently reprising his role of Smee from 1991’s Hook, although how this will work into the story with a much younger Hook remains to be seen.

See the full press release below.
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In the next sneak peek clip of the all-new episode of Being Human, Aidan has to address a heart issue. He knows that he can save a little boy’s life by changing him in to what he’s made Rebecca. She tries to consult him and let him know that they still manage fine. Aidan insists that he’s tired of managing and it’s hitting him hard to think that he’s just going to watch the little boy die. Watch the clip and tune in on Monday at 9/8c on Syfy to see if Aidan sticks to his word and stays out of the way, or if he decides to put the situation into his own hands…or fangs.

Plus see a recap of last week’s “Children Shouldn’t Play with Undead Things”.
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Ron Moore’s 17th Precinct gathered another star from the ranks of genre faves – Kristin Kruek from Smallville will guest star as the wife of Jamie Bamber’s character, Susan Longstreet, with the possibility of it being a recurring role.

In the meantime, Caprica‘s mob enforcer and uncle to the future Galactica commander Sasha Roiz will join NBC’s other fantastical pilot, will play the police captain in Grimm – where the fairy tales from the eponymous brothers are in fact real.

The sixth series (in the revived reckoning) of Doctor Who will debut in both the UK and US on April 23rd, 2011. BBC America will again carry it in the US, airing at 9pm.

Finally! And we should be getting a look at the US through the eyes of the Doctor…

The troubled Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark may stay in the dark for a few more months, as anonymous sources report an approximately three month delay in the opening – which is currently scheduled for next Tuesday. This could partly be to find a new director, as it was earlier reported that producers have been in talks with Julie Taymor about leaving the production.

The production has been plagued by problems due to the high-risk stunts and equipment issues, with several actors receiving serious injuries.

Updated 3/10: Looks like Taymor is out as director, but will still be involved, after the producers officially announced the delay to allow the time necessary to execute the plan, which will include revisions to the script,” according to the statement. The official opening date was not given, just “early summer”.

In the next all-new episode of Stargate Universe, Dr. Rush sees the shipmates have assembled without him knowing to discuss what Eli is doing with the communication stones. Rush assures them that Eli is not an astrophysicist and that the mathematics are beyond comprehension when incorporating the pressures involved within a star. Camile is clearly trying to defend Eli’s abilities while Colonel Telford is proclaiming Rush is just nuts. Rush requests the opportunity to brief the ship on why he says he has no option by to stay aboard while the rest all say they have no option but to leave. Colonel Young gives him the chance and appears to be standing alongside Rush to both Camile’s and Telford’s surprise. Watch the clip and tune in Monday at 10/9c on Syfy to hear how Rush will break down the logistics to the crew.

FYI, Brian Jacob Smith (Lt. Scott) says this is his favorite of the final 10 episodes…
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A lot of debates have sprouted up recently regarding serialized shows, which have become more prevalent on the networks, and the long hiatus mid-stream they often experience which seems to sap their audience. Last night’s return of The Event is another data point in the argument: it was down a whopping 26% in the overnight ratings over its last original episode. With the networks trying various strategies to set up the programming, why can’t they figure out a way to program a serial drama?
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Just learned this while prepping another article: Warehouse 13‘s Allison Scagliotti, who last Halloween helped Destination Truth‘s Joshua Gates host a 6-hour live episode of Ghost Hunters, will join Gates yet again, this time for the special live episode of his own show, Destination Truth, which searches for the legendary Banshee in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. As Allison hasn’t said she’d pick me up on the way there, I guess I’ll be watching on my couch with a Guinness in hand.
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What would you do with a girlfriend who played video games, role playing, etc. but didn’t like Firefly? It might be like this video:

In the next sneak peek clip of the next all-new episode of Merlin, Arthur looks to use Merlin for his own target practice. Merlin clearly doesn’t have his head on straight, but then again, he’s probably much better suited for another activity. When Merlin seems to be holding something back, Arthur tries to drag out more information from him to then hear the Merlin and Gaius have had a falling out. Arthur tries to tell him to let it simply blow over and encourages him with a brotherly blow to the arm. Merlin doesn’t exactly understand the meaning since he claims the knights might be a little thick in receiving the same encouragement. This response only deserves another blow from Arthur. Watch the clip and tune in on Friday at 10/9c on Syfy to see if Merlin can settle the falling out, and if Arthur can give him some real advice.

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