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I just found out that the complete series of Alien Nation is coming out on DVD on January 3rd. This was a well done series on Fox, that alas didn’t make it past its freshman year, other than a few TV movies (which are not included).

Entertainment Weekly is reporting (need subscription or be on AOL to read full article) that Joss Whedon has come to grips that Serenity is likely the last of Firefly. It took in only $25 million, despite heavy marketing. Update 2/21: As pointed out by a reader, Joss says EW has contextual issues.

Steve Jordan writes “My latest novel, Factory Orbit, is now available at www.SteveJordanBooks.com, for $2.50USD:

“Ted Canter responds to a job offer and ends up at the next stage of the Industrial Revolution: Living and working in orbit. And in the midst of his experiences as a space pioneer, he finds himself at a pivotal moment in history…”

Factory Orbit is the fourth novel released at SteveJordanBooks.com, including the critically-lauded Berserker (The Kestral Voyages), Robin, and The Onuissance Cells. Already available on the site is an extensive background on the novel Factory Orbit, including a FREE PDF document that outlines the orbital facility in the novel.

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Serenity, the movie sequel to the short-lived-but-greatly-loved Fox series Firefly, comes out next Tuesday, offering all the Browncoats out there a chance to see it again. Here is a pre-street review of what you can expect. What? Haven’t seen the series yet? It’s it’s not too late… [Shameless Editorial Plea: SciFi Storm‘s only income is through Amazon commissions – if you haven’t completed your online shopping for the holidays, please consider doing so through our links on the left or in the articles – even for non SF merchandise. You don’t pay more, but we get some pocket change. Our Amazon sales are WAY down from the last two years, and an impending layoff is making this Holiday difficult.]

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The American Film Institute announced their Top 10 Movies and TV Programs of the Year, and there are a few genre nods. King Kong is among the movies, and both Battlestar Galactica and Lost were among the TV shows named.

The new Doctor Who will arrive in the U.S. in DVD Box Set form on Feb. 14, 2006 (Amazon link when available). And there is hope for the future – according to Burton Cromer, the head of BBC Direct, negotiations are taking place for a U.S. TV outlet. Hopefully soon.

Travis Rogers writes “I?m a Filmmaker / Webmaster of a movie production website called
Domain of the Infinite. I have recently finished my sci-fi movie called Ryak 7.

In the future and on a distant planet, where earth colonies fight over the ruins of an alien civilization. One man begins to see strange dreams and visions of the planet’s alien past.

Download the full movie for free at the URL below.

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The DVD can be purchased at:

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Steve Jordan writes ” Steve Jordan’s Sci-Fi eBooks, available at www.SteveJordanBooks.com, have garnered rave reviews since they have become available.

The Onuissance Cells, an anthology series offered free on the site, was compared to Lord of the Rings by Emma, a reviewer at www.digiReader.com. “This book was brilliant and I would recommend it to any-one who likes sci-fi or human interest stories. I was gripped by both the characters and the environment they lived in, and was left wanting more. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!”” Read More for more reviews.

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With the recent release of [sfs=560]Season 4[/sfs] of Star Trek: Enterprise, we bid adieu to a show that – for better or worse – tried to fill in the history of the Star Trek universe. My opinion? Continuity problems or not, they did a great job. I will miss this crew. Read More for the whole review.

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