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Fringe will return for one more season
by Doc on Apr.26, 2012, under Television
Fringe fans can finally breathe again. It will be back for one final season of 13 episodes.
Fox Broadcasting’s President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly announced today, “Fringe is a remarkably creative series that has set the bar as one of television’s most imaginative dramas. Bringing it back for a final 13 allows us to provide the climactic conclusion that its passionate and loyal fans deserve. The amazing work the producers, writers and the incredibly talented cast and crew have delivered the last four seasons has literally been out of this world. Although the end is bittersweet, it’s going to be a very exciting final chapter.”
J.J. Abrams, who is the executive producer and co-creator, said: “We are thrilled and beyond grateful that Fox – and our fans – have made the impossible possible: Fringe will continue into a fifth season that will allow the series to conclude in a wild and thrilling way. All of us at Bad Robot are forever indebted to our viewers and the amazingly supportive Fox network for allowing the adventures of Fringe Division to not only continue, but to resolve in a way that perfectly fits the show.”
Grimm preview: “Leave it to Beavers”
by Doc on Apr.26, 2012, under Television
Here are some preview videos for tomorrow night’s all-new episode of Grimm: In addition to dealing with the Reapers, Nick stresses about explaining Monroe to Juliette as he explores the tools from Aunt Marie’s trailer. Tune in to NBC tomorrow night at 9/8c
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Syfy’s Defiance begins production in Toronto
by Doc on Apr.25, 2012, under Television
Syfy announced today that Defiance, it’s most ambitious “transmedia” project so far – a scripted series that crosses over with a massively-multiplayer online game – began production in Toronto, Ontario.
DefianceTM, the revolutionary transmedia event launching in Spring 2013, has commenced production on the series pilot in Toronto, ON. An unprecedented partnership between Syfy and Trion Worlds, Defiance is the first-ever convergence of television and Massive Multiplayer Online gaming, featuring an interconnected world and storylines that will co-exist on both platforms.
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Did the Doctor jam with the Beatles?
by Doc on Apr.25, 2012, under Television
…or is it a shot from an upcoming episode? Well, we’re not sure it is either, but a Doctor Who fan, @HolyFrell, tweeted a pic to showrunner Steven Moffat showing the Beatles in a jam session, and there is a familar looking person in the foreground…
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Has the 11th Doctor already crossed paths with the Beatles? Well…probably not. But it does look an awful lot like Matt Smith there…
Moffat replied that “Clearly we’re going to make that episode!!”
Breaking: Syfy unveiling scripted and unscripted development slates, pickups
by Doc on Apr.24, 2012, under Television
Syfy, in advance of their upfront presentation tonight in NYC, unveiled a list of both unscripted and scripted programming that is currently in development – their largest development slate ever. Here are all the details I have:
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Eureka preview: “Force Quit”
by Doc on Apr.24, 2012, under Television
After yesterday’s episode of twists and sadness, the Eureka storyline continues with an all-new episode on Monday, with a surprise: In search to locate his missing friends, Carter makes nice with an unlikely ally. But in this clip, Zane starts to see through the illusion. Tune in next Monday at 9/8c to see what happens…
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Play LaserTag against your SF heroes at Comicpalooza!
by Doc on Apr.23, 2012, under Conventions, Fun Stuff, Movies, Television
Fancy the idea of taking up arms against some of your favorite heroes from SF film and television? Or fancy a blaster fight with a squad of Stormtroopers led by General Motti? (Hey, at least that last one should be easy…we know how well Stormtroopers shoot!)
Well, you might have your chance at Comicpalooza, in Houston May 25-27!
“The next best thing to being a sci-fi or action hero has to be shooting a sci-fi or action hero with a gun. Or maybe being shot by one,” says John Simons, founder and Chairman of Comicpalooza, the Texas International Comic Con. At least that’s the premise that led to the Badass Celebrity Smackdown, in which fans attending Comicpalooza May 25-27 will get their chance to pit themselves against stars of some of the biggest sci-fi and action franchises in Hollywood while helping US veterans at the same time.
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Mia Kirshner and Fionnula Flanagan join Syfy’s Defiance pilot
by Doc on Apr.20, 2012, under Television
Defiance continues to get cast added…Deadline reports that actresses Mia Kirshner and Fionnula Flanagan have join the cast.
Kirshner (The Vampire Diaries, The L Word) has been cast as Kenya, the “self-assured, dauntless town madam whose unvarying devotion to the town of Defiance has inexorably woven her into many of its complicated affairs.”
Flanagan (Lost, The Others) will play Nikki, the “popular ex-mayor of the town whose intrinsic expertise from her years on the job have made her a trusted mentor to her successor, Amanda (Julie Benz).”
Production is expected to start shortly in Toronto. For more information about the TV/massively-multiplayer online game crossover, see our original announcement.
On The Shoulders of Giants – a British 50’s retro style sci-fi movie
by Doc on Apr.20, 2012, under Movies
I learned of this directly from writer/director/producer Kenneth D. Barker: On the Shoulders of Giants is an independently produced British 1950s-style retro sci-fi film to be released this summer that he calls a “subtle homage to Forbidden Planet.” Check out the full description and trailer below.
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TNT and Dark Horse release Falling Skies Season 2 digital comic
by Doc on Apr.20, 2012, under Comics, Television
TNT and Dark Horse Digital have already made their digital comic for the second season of Falling Skies available at the official web site, and follows what happens to to the 2nd Mass in between seasons 1 and 2, while they are holed up in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Check out a couple of the images below!
TNT’s epic drama Falling Skies, basic cable’s number-one new series of last year, chronicles the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. Season two will premiere with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, June 17, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
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