23 years of this site still chugging along...
Connectivity issues
by Doc on Jun.28, 2007, under General News
Several times in the past couple weeks Sci-Fi Storm has been unreachable. I’m still trying to determine the exact problem, but it appears that something is accessing the site and causing problems with the database. I haven’t been able to make the connection yet to exactly what is at fault, although I’ve blocked some IPs to be safe. There has also been an increase in spam submitted as articles, which fortunately you never see. I really need to replace the server AND the software…looks like I will be accelerating that schedule.
Need a reason to move to Japan? Cool DVD sets!
by Doc on Jun.26, 2007, under General News
TheThunderChild writes “Classic science fiction films are introduced to new generations by a few methods… but usually a parent who is a fan tries to get the kid interested. Some parents find that the premiums sold with new DVD sets – cool looking storage cases, or figurines – are a great way to intrigue a kid. In Japan, they really go to town:
http://thethunderchild.com/Collectibles/Statues/DV DPremiums/DVDpremiums.html is the URL for a photo essay on collectibles available to Japanese buyers of science fiction and horror DVDS.”
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales trailer online
by Doc on Jun.25, 2007, under General News
The trailer for the upcoming Babylon 5: The Lost Tales is now online at the official web site. The Lost Tales comes out July 31st.
Retro Review: Blake’s 7, Series 1 & 2
by Doc on Jun.25, 2007, under Television
A political revolutionary named Roj Blake is convicted and sentenced to life on a prison planet. On the way there, the transport encounters a derelict ship of unknown design, and several crew are killed trying to board it. Blake, and two other prisoners manage to board and commandeer the ship and escape. They pick up several others and go on to fight against the Federation with the fastest ship in the known galaxy.
Virgin adds all of Star Trek to new channel’s lineup
by Doc on Jun.22, 2007, under General News
Virgin Media, on a shopping frenzy for programming to fill up its new cable channel Virgin1, has bought the rights to the entire Star Trek franchise, although it is unclear if this is strictly TV series, or if it includes the movies – they list it at 624 hours of programming. Also acquired was the upcoming Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Jim Broadbent joins Indy 4
by Doc on Jun.20, 2007, under Movies
The latest casting announcement on the upcoming Indiana Jones installment is that Jim Broadbent has signed on. You may remember him as the Professor in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and he also won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2001 for Iris among many other roles.
Interview with Book Agent, Overview of Gerry & Sylvia Anderson
by Doc on Jun.20, 2007, under General News
TheThunderChild writes “The latest offerings at The Thunder Child SF and Fantasy webzine feature an interview with John Jarrold, a British book agent who handles both American and British authors. We also have an overview of the Ouvre of Gerry & Sylvia Anderson, the masters of Superanimation and creators of such programs as The Thunderbirds and Stingray. Did you know Peter Cook and Dudley Moore did a 7-minute spoof of the show called “Superthunderstingcar?” Go to: http://thethunderchild.com/ and check out our Stop Press links for the articles.”
Trek XI script done, ready to shoot
by Doc on Jun.18, 2007, under Movies
Well, the script is finally done, but they still are being tight-lipped about what it is about and who is in it. In fact, they haven’t even started casting the upcoming Star Trek XI movie, but they plan to start shooting in the fall. And Kirk is definitely in it…in some form. There are also some mumblings of the movie kicking off a series…
Retro Review: Star Cops
by Doc on Jun.15, 2007, under Television
First of a new series of reviews of older programs, some you have probably not seen, and some may have never heard of. First up is the BBC series Star Cops. Produced in 1987 and set in the very near future, it dealt with the police force in charge of keeping law and order in the internationally controlled “High Frontier” of space stations, moonbases, and even Mars.
Next up for Marvel: Captain America, possibly The Avengers
by Doc on Jun.14, 2007, under Movies
Next up on Marvel’s comics hero turned movie hero? Captain America, according to Marvel Studios production head Kevin Feige, who is currently producing Iron Man. And there is a report that Marvel is looking at the The Avengers as well, which could also feature the patriotic character.