23 years of this site still chugging along...
New Stargate series in the works
by Doc on Mar.25, 2007, under Television
According to GateWorld, a new, third series based on the Stargate universe is in the works. With the working title Stargate Universe, it currently exists only as a one-page treatment, according to exec producer Robert C. Cooper, and will be completely separate yet “connected” to the existing Stargate franchise. More will be fleshed out after principal photography wraps up on the two Stargate SG-1 movies.
4th season’s the charm – Who goes, Galactica grows
by Doc on Mar.22, 2007, under Television
The SCI FI Channel, after originally ordering only a 13-episode fourth season of Battlestar Galactica, has increased the order to a full 22 episodes, including a two-hour extended episode that will air in the 4th quarter of this year and will get a special DVD release. Across the pond, confirmation of a 4th series for Doctor Who has been release – although they are mum on whether current Doctor David Tennant is attached. The Doctor is seriously running short of regenerations…the third series begins airing on BBC One on March 31st – and should be on all the Bittorrent trackers about two hours later. High 4s all around!
Richard Dean Anderson Joins Cast For MGM’S New Stargate: Continuum
by Doc on Mar.21, 2007, under Movies
Theo Dumont writes “Former Stargate SG-1 Actor and Executive Producer Travels to North Pole Location to Reprise His Role as General Jack O’Neill
LOS ANGELES, CA March 20, 2007—Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) today announced that Richard Dean Anderson will be reprising his role as General Jack O’Neill for the Studio’s upcoming Stargate: Continuum.”
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Highlander producer Panzer passed away
by Doc on Mar.20, 2007, under General News
The Official Highlander Message Board is reporting that producer Bill Panzer, one half of the producing team that did the Highlander films and movies, has passed away. The news and a tribute also appear on Adrian Paul’s website.
Emma Watson to appear in last two Harry Potter movies
by Doc on Mar.19, 2007, under Movies
Rumors have been circulating that she may not return, but Emma Watson has appeared on various shows saying she will appear in the last two films and Warner Bros says “We’re extremely confident that Emma will be back for films six and seven,” although she hasn’t actually signed the contract yet. Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint have already signed. Filming is set to begin later this year. Update 3/24: Warner Brothers are announcing that Emma has now signed, so all three stars are set to appear in the last two movies.
AbeBooks Contest: Escape to the Nebula Awards
by Doc on Mar.17, 2007, under General News
Scott Laming writes ” I just wanted to let you know that AbeBooks just launched a contest where we are going to give a pair of SF&F fans a weekend at the Nebula Awards in New York. A pair of banquet tickets and two nights in the event hotel will go to the winner. The contest is free and open to everyone, I thought your readers might want a shot at going. All the details about the event and the contest are at the link below. Thanks and good luck =).
http://www.abebooks.com/docs/ScienceFiction/nebula -contest.shtml“
Interview with Simon Bovey – SF Radio scriptwriter
by Doc on Mar.17, 2007, under General News
TheThunderChild writes “Radio drama in the United States ended in 1962, but has been going strong in England for decades. Including science fiction drama. The Thunder Child has just interviewed Simon Bovey, author of the 5-part serials “Voice of God” (a sonic weapon falls into the wrong hands) and “Cold Blood” (a scientist in Antarctica experiments on himself), and the short sf film, “The UnGone,” about the side-effects of matter transportation. Bovey is a great interview, with lots of insight into writing and sf. Enjoy! http://thethunderchild.com/RadioDrama/BBC7/SimonBo vey/SimonBovey.html“
Report on the Williamsburg Film Festival 2007
by Doc on Mar.16, 2007, under General News
TheThunderChild writes “I attended the Williamsburg Film Festival from March 7-10, 2007. The emphasis in this festival is on the western star, but all of their guests have so many years in the business that they have plenty of science fiction credits. This year, Richard Anderson of Forbidden Planet, to name just one movie, was there, along with Andrew Prine (various Star Treks) Heather Lowe (Producer of Mega-Con in Aberdeen) and more. And of course, The Solar Guard holds its annual reunion there, and there was plenty of classic SF TV such as Tom Corbett, Space Patrol, Captain Video (4 episodes found!) and Science Fiction Theater.
http://thethunderchild.com/Conventions/Virginia/Wi lliamsburg2007/Thursday07.html
is the URL. However, on the front page you’ll find a button to download a free PDF of the entire article.
Please enjoy.”
More Futurama finally – on DVD first
by Doc on Mar.13, 2007, under Television
Futurama WILL finally return to television, after having been cancelled in 2002 and momentarily revived – but according to creator Matt Groening, it will be on DVD first. 16 episodes will be produced, being split among 4 DVDs with the first, FUTURAMA: BENDER?S BIG SCORE coming first in December. Then the episodes will be “reconfigured” and appear on Comedy Central.
New Cult Conversations Interview CD with Deborah Watling, others
by Doc on Mar.13, 2007, under General News
Dexter O’Neill writes “Volume One will feature audio interviews with Gareth David-Lloyd (Torchwood), Deborah Watling (Doctor Who), and Phil Willmott (Jupiter Moon). Deborah Watling is best known for her role as Victoria in Doctor Who, alongside the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton. However many people aren?t aware of her extensive acting career on stage, film and television; Born into a theatrical family, her first onscreen roles were as a child in “William Tell” and episodes of ?The Invisible Man? (both in 1959). But it was her role as Alice in “The Life of Lewis Carroll” that brought her to the attentions of Doctor Who producer Innes Lloyd. Other television roles have included “The Newcomers”, “Danger UXB”, “Rising Damp” and “Doctor in Charge”, while her film work included “Take Me High” with Cliff Richard and “That’ll Be the Day” with David Essex.” Read More for further details.