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Dresden Files audio book release
by Doc on Mar.13, 2007, under Audio
Karen Bristow writes “Buzzy Multimedia proudly presents the unabridged audio book version of New York Times best-selling author Jim Butcher?s SUMMER KNIGHT, the fourth novel in his acclaimed Dresden Files series. James Marsters reads the tale of Chicago detective ? and practicing wizard ? Harry Dresden, who is drawn into investigating a murder in the world of Faerie that has the potential for literally Earth-shattering consequences. The 10-CD set is available April, 2007, list price $44.95 and CD MP3 edition list price $34.95” Read More for the rest of the details, and here is a link: Buzzy Multimedia
Changeling fast-tracked; Eastwood and Jolie involved
by Doc on Mar.10, 2007, under Movies
JMS hasn’t been able to say much, with so many hot irons in the fire, but one just made it out. The Changeling, written by JMS and picked up by Imagine Entertainment, is being fast-tracked with Universal Pictures, Clint Eastwood is in talks to direct, and Angelina Jolie is in talks to star. Ron Howard intended to direct, but is tied up in two other films, so they called Eastwood. Howard and partner Brian Glazer will produce.
Star Trek XI is called Star Trek
by Doc on Mar.09, 2007, under Movies
It may not stay that way, but Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci, who are writing the script, said in an interview for MTV.com that the upcoming film in the Star Trek franchise will be title, simply, Star Trek. No subtitle, no numbers or roman numerals or letters…”That’s the intended title. I don’t think we want to put any colons or anything on it,” Orci said. Online fans will need to have something to distinguish it (like calling the original series Star Trek: The Original Series or ST:TOS. I propose Star Trek: The Unnamed Movie, or ST:TUM for short. And depending on how good it is, perhaps ST:BADH (for Beating A Dead Horse).
The end of Captain America
by Doc on Mar.07, 2007, under Comics
Marvel Comics Captain America is dead…at least for now. The patriotic alter ego of character Steve Rogers that debuted in 1941 during WWII meets his end, in an intentional similarity to events following 9/11. But is he really dead? He is, after all, a superhero, and they rarely stay that way…and I foresee the added publicity will raise the possibility of a feature film…
Silver talks The Invasion, Wonder Woman
by Doc on Mar.06, 2007, under Movies
Joel Silver spoke with SCI FI Wire on a couple topics, including that the Wachowski brothers are not being brought in to finish The Invasion, and where Wonder Woman is – and where Joss Whedon isn’t.
More The Sarah Connor Chronicles details
by Doc on Mar.06, 2007, under Television
Lena Headey, who is starring as the title character in the upcoming The Sarah Connor Chronicles, gave out some details of the show, which includes two new Terminators – one played by Summer Glau (Serenity) and the other by Owain Yeoman (The Nine). Also appearing is Thomas Dekker (Heroes) as John Connor.
BBC to feature content on YouTube
by Doc on Mar.02, 2007, under General News
The BBC and Google have struck a deal to feature various content on the YouTube web site – including video diaries from the set of Doctor Who. The official Who news site mentions specifically two clips which are already online, one with David Tennant showing off his new costume, and the other with Freema Agyeman on her first day on set.
Film Journalist Steve Vertlieb Shares Anecdotes
by Doc on Mar.01, 2007, under General News
TheThunderChild writes “Film journalist Steve Vertlieb has spent more than 40 years writing about film and TV makers – and indeed he’s interviewed a few, like William Shatner, and been friends with many more – from Buster Crabbe to Miklos Rozsa. Last year Steve shared many of his anecdotes with The Thunder Child science fiction ezine, and he’s done it again. Vertlieb is witty, self-deprecating, and entertaining. Best of all, we’ve put together both of his interviews as a FREE 54-page PDF, with some extra stuff about Vincent Price that doesn’t appear in the ezine article. http://thethunderchild.com/Interviews/Vertlieb.html is the URL which will take you to the 2007 interview. Click on the cover top right to download the free PDF. And enjoy.”
Trek XI finally to be announced? YES
by Doc on Feb.27, 2007, under Movies
May the rumors end…Paramount is expected to finally announce Star Trek XI with J.J. Abrams directing and his cohorts Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman writing the script, and a targeted release of Christmas 2008. Various other bits are pending studio approval of the script – no word on if the plot of the script will be revealed yet, so those rumors may yet fester…quick! Call the Shat and see if he’s in again! Update: Trek Today says it’s official, although I couldn’t find an actual press release. And the casting rumors are still running wild.
Tapping joins Atlantis cast
by Doc on Feb.21, 2007, under Television
Is she not afraid of typecasting, or figures its too late and is getting all she can out of the role? 🙂 Amanda Tapping has just signed to transfer her role of Col. Samantha Carter to Stargate Atlantis, beginning with its 4th season which would start this fall. Also appearing in the 4th season will be Jewel Staite (Kaylee of Firefly) will return to the series for 8 episodes as Dr. Keller. She previously appeared as the Wraith child Ellia.