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Sanctuary preview: “Metamorphosis”
by Doc on Apr.27, 2011, under Television
In the next sneak peek clip of an all-new episode of Sanctuary, Henry enters Will’s room with the intention of asking for a favor. Henry knows all about Will’s new power after a transformation. Henry points out that a chandelier had a light bulb go out, and he’s relying on Will to replace it. Will obliges to the request and all of a sudden uses his new abilities to start scaling the wall. However, once he’s well above the ground and looking to make his next move, the sun shines through the windows and it takes a dramatic affect on Will. Watch the clip and tune in on Monday at 10/9c on Syfy to see if Will’s new power causes more pain than help.
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Matt Smith up for BAFTA, along with Sherlock, Being Human
by Doc on Apr.26, 2011, under Television
Doctor Who isn’t up for a BAFTA award this year, but the Doctor himself is – or rather, Matt Smith – apparently the first time that the actor playing the Doctor has been nominated. The competition is fierce though, and there is a significant SF presence, as the Drama Series category includes Being Human, Misfits, the Who-esque Sherlock, and Downton Abbey.
Smith also faces competition in the Leading Actor from Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock), Jim Broadbent (Any Human Heart, but no stranger to the Doctor – he played the role very temporarily in a comedy short – or Harry Potter fans), and Daniel Rigby (Eric and Ernie).
Other related noms were Lauren Socha (Misfits) for Leading Actress and Martin Freeman (Sherlock) for Supporting Actor. Misfits was also nominated for New Media.
The BAFTA awards take place May 22nd.
Stargate Universe preview: “Blockade”
by Doc on Apr.26, 2011, under Television
In the next sneak peek clip of the all-new episode of Stargate Universe, a swarm of drones are in pursuit of the Destiny and quickly approaching. The team couldn’t see them on their radar when they popped up from behind a planet. They are trying to reach a star but they also need to refuel. Watch the clip and tune in on Monday at 9/8c only on Syfy to see if they are able to escape, go straight through, or if they succumb to the firing of the drones.
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Doctor Who debut breaks BBC America viewer record, but UK viewers down
by Doc on Apr.25, 2011, under Television
The debut of Doctor Who‘s sixth series (since the return) was apparently a ratings win in the U.S. for BBC America, where it broke the cable network’s viewership record, bringing in 1.28 million viewers and a 0.92 rating in the 25-54 demographic. The previous record was the fifth series debut last year.
However, in the UK the ratings on the BBC were actually down significantly, losing 1.5 million viewers compared to the 5th series debut, bringing in 6.4 million viewers. Why? The weather, apparently…it was a nice sunny day, and Who airs in the early evening.
2011 Hugo Award nominees
by Doc on Apr.24, 2011, under Awards, Conventions
The list of Hugo Award nominees for 2011 are out, and will be given out at the 69th World Science Fiction Convention, taking place at Renovation in Reno, Nevada, August 17th-21st, 2011.
The full list is given below:
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Kazinsky drops out of The Hobbit
by Doc on Apr.24, 2011, under Movies
Peter Jackson posted on Facebook:
I am sad to report that Rob Kazinsky, who was cast in the role of Fili, is having to leave The Hobbit and return home, for personal reasons. Rob has been terrific to work with and his enthusiasm and infectious sense of humour will be missed by all of us. I should say that Rob’s departure will not affect ongoing filming of The Hobbit, nor will it impact work done to date, as we had yet to film much of Fili’s storyline. At the moment we are shooting scenes featuring Bilbo without the Dwarves, which will give us time to find a new Fili. I’ll keep everyone posted with updates as they come.
Cheers,
Peter J
So although it is a shame to lose Kazinsky, it sounds like it really won’t affect the production schedule.
Sanctuary preview: “One Night” – now on Mondays
by Doc on Apr.23, 2011, under Television
Another reminder that Sanctuary has moved to Mondays starting April 25th at 10pm ET, with the next episode, “One Night”:
In the next sneak peek clip of an all-new episode of Sanctuary, Will is on a date and strolling through an alley until he and his lady are stopped and surrounded at gunpoint. They assume all their perpetrators want is money. They take their wallets and then cover their heads with burlap sacks and throw them into their vehicle. When they finally arrive at their destination, Will claims they have the wrong people and they don’t want to kidnap them. Talking doesn’t seem to do the trick as he is given an ultimatum. Either he uses his medical skills to save a life, or both he and his date will die. Watch the clip and tune in to an all-new episode on an all-new night, Monday at 10/9c on Syfy.
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Programming alert: Sanctuary moves to Monday
by Doc on Apr.22, 2011, under Television
Just a programming reminder: Sanctuary will move after tonight’s broadcast to Mondays, beginning next Monday (April 25th), at 10PM.
Thor ad parodies Volkswagen’s “The Force” ad
by Doc on Apr.21, 2011, under Fun Stuff, Movies
Someone just told me about this – remember that awesome Volkswagen advertisement during the Super Bowl called “The Force”? It has been spoofed before…but this one is an actual advertisement for the upcoming Thor movie…
Stargate Universe preview: “Epilogue”
by Doc on Apr.21, 2011, under Television
In the next sneak peek clip of the all-new episode of Stargate Universe, part of the team is sent to the planet in what looks like a snow storm, only to find out that it’s falling ash. The city center is completely abandoned, but they are now looking for an underground fall-out shelter where others may be huddled together. The problem is that the doors are sealed and pretty thick. After debate about the danger of firing at the doors from the Destiny, Eli says it’s worth a shot. In anticipation of the uncertainty the shot will actually hit and provide an entry way, the Destiny fires and allows the team a passage to the shelter. Watch the clip and tune in on Monday at 9/8c on Syfy to find out what the team finds.
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