Sci-Fi Storm

Is it mid-season already?

Rush, Colonel Young and the team debate chasing a distant energy signature into an area outside of the course mapped out by Destiny. Rush wants to investigate but it’s a day’s journey FTL to get there and Park, Eli, Dale and Brody question the wisdom of pursuing an energy signature so far off course from Destiny’s mission, not to mention the fact that the crew has had less than pleasant experiences with other alien life forms. What’s the source of this energy signature? Does the crew encounter more hostile aliens?

“Resurgence” airs Tuesday, November 30th, at 9PM ET/7PM CT.
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The Doctor may be 907 years old (give or take – continuity is a problem with time travel…), but his show is 47 years old today. The very first episode of Doctor Who, “An Unearthly Child”, aired on the BBC on November 23rd, 1963 at 5:15PM GMT, running continuously for 26 years, [sfs=1083]a TV movie in 1996[/sfs], and has since been revived with 5 more series and several TV movies. What would be an appropriate drink to toast the Doctor?

Syfy has set the premiere dates for their version of Being Human as well as some new and returning series and movies. All times are Eastern Standard Time:

Series:
Ghost Hunters International: January 5th, 10PM

Merlin: January 7th, 10PM – Third season premiere.

Being Human: January 17th, 9PM – The U.S. version of the popular British show

Face Off: January 26th, 10PM – A challenge competition between special effects makeup artists. Think “Food Network Challenge” meets prosthetics.

In addition, the return of Ghost Hunters and the debut of Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen will occur in February, and Destination Truth will return in March.

Movies:
Behemoth: January 15th, 9PM – Scientists discover a giant creature under the Earth that is wrapped around the entire planet. When the creature wakes all grumpy, it causes worldwide destruction. Starring Ed Quinn (Nathan Stark, Eureka).

Mega Python Vs Gatoroid: January 29th, 9PM – Come on, admit it – you’ve been waiting for this. Debbie Gibson vs. Tiffany. Oh, and something about giant swamp creatures in the Everglades.

Dr. Magnus scans a deserted building with Kate and Will, and creepiness seems to lurk around every corner. They meet up to discuss next steps and come to the conclusion they should probably leave and come back with a bigger team to investigate deeper into the mysteries that appear evident. As they’re leaving, Dr. Magnus appears to get stuck behind and can’t open the door while she sees Will and Kate venturing off.

“Breach” airs on Friday, November 26th, at 10PM EST/9PM CST.
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Here is the trailer for the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, “A Christmas Carol”:

The remaining five episodes of Caprica, which was canceled last month and pulled from the schedule, will air as a single block on Syfy on Tuesday, January 4th, starting at 6PM ET.

Syfy has just announced a second season order for Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files, a third season for Ghost Hunters International, and 12 more episodes to attach to the current season of Hollywood Treasure.

Read on for the full press release.
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An aircraft that seems to be the Destiny’s shuttle appears out of nowhere next to the ship. Colonel Young tries to make contact with the voice coming from the shuttle, and it sounds like Caine. The voice confirms that he is Robert Caine, but neither Young or Caine knows how they got there. The shuttle was supposed to be in another galaxy light years away. You’ll have to watch the clip and tune in on Tuesday at 9/8c on Syfy to find out how the shuttle mysteriously returned to the Destiny.
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BBC America will air this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, “A Christmas Carol”, on Christmas night this year, so it will only be hours after the U.K. viewers get to see it. Along with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, the special will also feature Arthur Darvill (Rory), along with Michael Gambon (Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films) and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins. “A Christmas Carol” will air at 9PM EST.

Now if only I got BBC America in HD…

Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy) and David Eick (Battlestar Galactica) are creating a new TV series for The Hulk for Marvel TV and ABC Studios. It is del Toro’s first TV project (he previously had a first look deal with 20th TV, which apparently didn’t pan out), for which he will share story and created by credits with Eick, who will write the screenplay. Both will exec produce, with del Toro also directing if his schedule permits. Launch of the series is slated to occur after The Avengers (which features the Hulk) is released in theaters in July 2012, although it does not seem as if there will be a direct tie in, especially since they are aiming for a younger Bruce Banner. This Hulk will also not be 100% CGI, but a combination of CGI, prosthetics, and puppetry.