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Peter Jackson talked 3D in the latest Hobbit video blog
by Doc on Nov.04, 2011, under Movies
In the latest video blog from Peter Jackson, they discuss about filming in 3D, including some of the tech involved. I need to see this movie NOW!
Frakes on Enterprise finale: “awkward” and “unpleasant”
by Doc on Nov.03, 2011, under Television
Apparently not only were the fans disappointed with the Enteprise finale (and more than a few with the series as a whole, although I personally liked it) – so was Jonathan Frakes, who reprised his Star Trek: The Next Generation role of Commander William Riker, along side his co-star Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi). If you remember, the finale basically put the whole series as a holodeck recreation of historical records of the first ship named Enterprise, being watched by Riker and Troi.
At Central Canada Comic-Con during a Q&A session, someone asked what it was like to be the “guy who wrapped up the whole episodic Star Trek series”.
“They said it would be a Valentine to the fans, but all of it ended up doing I think was hurting Scott Bakula’s feelings,” he said. “He was such a gentleman about it and I said to Scott this is weird for me to be on your show and your show is being taken off before it should be taken off and he was such a gentleman about it and said ‘No, glad you’re here’ so it was awkward on all accounts, except with working with Marina again which is always lovely. But I wasn’t crazy about it. And it was so thinly connected, I thought too. Thanks for bringing up such an unpleasant memory.”
Real Life Comics doing a Stargate SG-1 story arc
by Doc on Nov.03, 2011, under Comics, Fun Stuff, Television
In case you are missing it, Real Life Comics is doing a Stargate SG-1 themed thread, which you can start reading from here (there are a couple interstitial comics not related to the thread as well). Real Life, done by Greg Dean, is a long running web comic with gaming and sci-fi fan elements while tracking the real life and friends of the artist.
Tennant, Tate and Barrowman sing goodbyes to Doctor Who producers Davies and Gardner
by Doc on Nov.02, 2011, under Television
Here is a neat video – when Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner stepped down from producing Doctor Who at the end of David Tennant’s run as the Doctor, Tennant, Catherine Tate and John Barrowman said – or rather sang – their goodbyes to the pair, with a song about how the two brought back the series and overcame so many obstacles…
Ron Howard still working on The Dark Tower, but not set up yet
by Doc on Nov.02, 2011, under Movies, Television
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Ron Howard discussed his upcoming Formula One racing-based movie Rush, but also discussed a bit about the state of The Dark Tower: “We are continuing to work on the script to find ways to make the budget more manageable and still deliver the work in a way that the project deserves,” he said. “We were always racing and fast-tracking the project, so I always wince when I see something written about it and there’s a release date in there. These kinds of projects often take years to come together in the right ways. But I am in love with the material, and the minute it can come together in the right way, I am fully committed to it.”
Not sure how this goes along with the related TV series reportedly finding a network – hopefully we will get more clarity soon – but Howard certainly seems committed to bringing it to the screen.
Sanctuary preview: “Resistance”
by Doc on Nov.02, 2011, under Television
As Henry and Magnus are discussing some peculiar behavior happening recently, Magnus feels something strange is happening and it’s really big. Suddenly the lights begin to flicker and alarms sound as everyone is told to evacuate. Henry and Magnus want to investigate before exiting, but security warns them they must leave. You’ll certainly want to watch what happens next. Be sure to watch the clip and tune in this Friday at 10/9c to see just what’s taking over the building and why they have to run for safety.
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Logan’s Run remake gets yet another writer in Baldwin
by Doc on Nov.01, 2011, under Movies
Yes, apparently the long, long developing Logan’s Run is still moving, albeit glacially…but the latest news is that relative newcomer Andrew Baldwin (he has written the screenplays for The West is Dead and Red Asphalt, although neither has been produced yet) has been tasked with working on the script. This follows Alex Garland, who wrote the original script and Will Beall who recently did a re-write after Nicolas Winding Refn came on board as director last February. Ryan Gosling is reportedly still signed to star, but no word on a production start yet, which is likely to be next Spring at the earliest.
Wellington to host The Hobbit premiere, and Hobbiton will remain as tourist attraction
by Doc on Oct.28, 2011, under Movies
Peter Jackson made a couple of announcements today: first, Wellington, New Zealand will host the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in late November 2012, and also that the Hobbiton set will remain standing and become a permanent tourist attraction once filming has been completed.
Trying to find the funds for the trip now…
Syfy Films acquires Martin’s Wild Cards for first project
by Doc on Oct.28, 2011, under Books, Movies
Syfy Films, created last December as an offshoot of Syfy Ventures in partnership with Universal Pictures, made it’s first rights acquisition for George R.R. Martin’s anthology series Wild Cards, announced today by Syfy Films Senior Vice President of Production Gregory Noveck. Melinda Snodgrass (The Outer Limits, Star Trek: The Next Generation) will write the script, with herself and Martin exec producing.
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Matt Smith isn’t done yet with Doctor Who
by Doc on Oct.27, 2011, under Television
Pretty much as expected, Matt Smith countered last week’s rumor he was leaving Doctor Who after the next series (which suddenly exploded earlier this week with various sites saying he “confirmed” it, referencing the same report). I love playing this role, and I don’t want to give it up anytime soon,” he said. “I feel very lucky. In the current climate for actors, I’d never say, ‘This is too much’ – quite the opposite, in fact. I’d say, ‘Bring it on’.”
Again, it looks like more was read into his earlier statement than was intended. Still, it doesn’t mean that he’s under contract any longer than the next series either, so the future remains unclear…