Sci-Fi Storm

Syfy has announced their summer schedule for their new and returning programs, along with the air date of the eagerly anticipated game-turned-movie Red Faction: Origins, which debuts on June 4th at 9pm ET, and stars Robert Patrick (Terminator 2), Brian J. Smith (Stargate Universe) and Kate Vernon (Battlestar Galactica) (more details below). And Warehouse 13 and Eureka are now paired up back-to-back on Mondays, along with the new series Alphas. We can call it, “Scripted Mondays”…

Here is a list of the series debut/return dates and descriptions:

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Syfy’s Being Human is done for now (likely until the Fall), so here is a final recap for the season finale episode, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Me Killing You”. I won’t post a description as they’d be spoilers if you haven’t watched the whole episode yet.
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In the next sneak peek clip of the all-new episode of Stargate Universe, the crew aboard the Destiny are under attack from a command ship gaining on their heels. The command ship sends out six smaller fighter ships to take aim on the Destiny, and while they’re picking them off one by one, they fear there might be more on the way and don’t know how long they can defend themselves. They move forward to maximum acceleration to try and outrun their hunter. Watch the clip and tune in on Monday at 9/8c on Syfy to find out if the Destiny can find safety.

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The season finales of both Merlin and Being Human scored big in the ratings for Syfy. Merlin, just concluding its third season, and scored it’s highest household rating (1.3) and total viewers (1.87 million) since premiering on Syfy in April 2010, and a whopping 31% higher than the previous week. With that and its WWE Smackdown lead in that also saw an increase in viewers, it propelled Syfy to the #1 cable network in 8-11PM primetime for both Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 viewers on Friday night.

Monday’s Being Human finale also scored big, becoming the channel’s most successful new winter scripted series since Battlestar Galactica in 2005, entrancing 1.66 million total viewers, 1.0 million Adults 25-54 and 944,000 Adults 18-49. This was the best performance in all three measures for Being Human, which has been renewed for a second season, since the January 24 episode. Compared to last week’s telecast, Being Human rose 17% in Adults18-49, 29% in Adults 25-54 and 16% among total viewers. Being Human is Syfy’s youngest skewing scripted series since Battlestar Galactica in winter 2007, as well as Syfy’s most female-skewing original scripted series ever, comprising 53 percent women viewers through its 13-episode season. Led by Being Human’s strength in this demo, Syfy rose seven percent in Women 18-34 during First Quarter ’11. I wonder if it has anything to do with the Sams (Huntington and Witwer)? 🙂

Maybe Syfy will give us the fourth season of Merlin faster this time – there was a delay of several months over the original BBC airings.

Sanctuary returns this Friday at 9pm ET, and we’ve got a preview for you below, along with some images. In this clip Magnus discusses the current state of maintaining peace between humans and the abnormals, but she suspects Ranna is hiding something. Magnus and Ranna pull weapons on each other when they are threatened by a quake, but Magnus knows that Ranna needs her help. Watch the clip and tune in to find out if Magnus is able to make peace with Ranna or if other measures need to be taken…

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I just realized I never actually posted my retro review for [sfs=859]The Starlost[/sfs]! This show had a very interesting history in its short life, ultimately becoming something of a parody of the genre and television production – or perhaps the epitome of a production that doesn’t “get it”.

Originally, only a handful of episodes were released on video tape, but a couple of years ago the entire series was [sfs=859]released on DVD[/sfs].

First, a basic synopsis:
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I can’t say I’m surprised at all, but as part of an interview with UGO, Jonathan Frakes talked about (among his other projects, which includes directing his wife in an episode of the web series Bar Karma and a possible Gargoyles movie) how Paramount milked Star Trek to death, and have since turned down proposals from Frakes, Bryan Singer, and even William Shatner for new shows. “They feel at CBS Paramount that they don’t want to make the same mistake that’s been made before, which was watering down the brand by having a TV show and a movie,” according to Frakes. “That’s what happened with Star Trek: Nemesis, and that’s why I think Star Trek: Enterprise didn’t last the way they expected to. It was the classic corporate greed of ‘we’ve got something good, so let’s continue to milk it’ and we milked it so dry that the fans had no appetite for a movie.” So wait, someone in Hollywood actually learned a lesson?

Did you like Face Off? Or did you think you could do better? If the latter, now is your chance! Syfy is looking for competitors for the second season of the hit show, and will be holding open auditions in both Los Angeles and New York this Sunday!

Who: Syfy’s Face Off, the hit competition reality series that celebrates the incredible artistry of special FX make-up, exploring the world of these pros and the unlimited imagination which allows them to create amazing works of living art. The series incorporates effects make-up, as well as a a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, sculpting, casting and molding. Each episode involves incredible reveals of the competitors’ finished work, and the drama of one contestant being sent home by the panel of expert and celebrity judges. It all culminates in one winner and one $100,000 grand prize that will launch a career.

What: Casting men and women, both professionals and novices to the art of special FX make-up. Must be 18 years or older and proficient in beautifying, prosthetics and special FX.  Interested participants can obtain an application by sending an email to: www.syfy.com/faceoff.

Where:

LOS ANGELES MARRIOTT – MONSTERPALOOZA CONVENTION
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
Faceoofflosangeles@gmail.com

Sunday, April 10th, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. pacific

NEW YORK – IMATS CONVENTION (downstairs)
82 Mercer Building
82 Mercer Street
New York, NY
faceoffnewyork@gmail.com

Sunday, April 10th, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. eastern

In the next sneak peek clip of the all-new episode of Stargate Universe, Greer and Scott explain why space deer might just end their momentary status as a vegetarian for the past 10 months. The hunger causes them to set out in the forest and take down their next meal. Greer momentarily loses focus on the kill and the deer are spooked away. Knowing all they have is time they get up and set out on foot after them until the deer leap from the shrubs, letting out ferocious groans, and the prey suddenly becomes the predator. Watch the clip and tune in on Monday at 10/9c on Syfy for this action filled episode!
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Aidan, Josh and Sally are the best of friends. Aidan protects Sally when her ex-living-boyfriend tried to burn her house down, Josh prevents Aidan from being murdered by a disguised nurse, and Sally runs to Aidan’s aid when he was staked by a vengeful vampire. That’s what roommates are for, right? Watch the clip to see if Aidan recovers and if Josh is able to fend off Bishop and the other vampires, and don’t forget to tune in on Monday at 9/8c only on Syfy!

Plus, check the recap for “You’re the One that I Haunt”!

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