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Recon 2020 is unleashed in US !
by Doc on Oct.20, 2006, under General News
Natalia writes “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
“RECON 2020” unleashed in the United States!
Montreal, Canada – October 20, 2006
Movie Seals Productions is proud to announce that Maverick Entertainment Group has acquired the United States distribution rights to its sci-fi / action movie “Recon 2020: The Caprini Massacre” by director Christian Viel (“Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain”, “Deaden”). Since its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, this epic movie started on a winning path that includes a Best Sci-Fi / Action movie award at the Sci-Fi London Film Festival in 2005 and a Best Sci-Fi movie award at the Wreck – Beach International Film festival in August 2006.
The film follows a group of soldiers on a recon mission on a desolate planet in a remote system:
In the year 2020, the Earth has become a barren rock from radioactive devastation. Protected by the Galactic Marine Infantry, (GMI), the remaining human race, struggling for survival on a distant star, is terrorized by the evil Ma’har alien race. While on a reconnaissance mission in the Caprini system, Sergeant Sharp and his GMI soldiers discover the Ma’hars hidden laboratory where they’ve been creating a horrific breed of terrorists. The aliens’ new bio-weapons are reproductions of mankind’s mythical creatures – zombies, werewolves, vampires!
The street date for the USA release of ‘Recon 2020: The Caprini Massacre’? is December 5 , 2006.
The film is part of the Maverick Platinum collection.
A sequel, “Recon 2022: The Mezzo Incident” is currently in post-production.
For more information:
http://www.maverickentertainment.cc/filmdetail.php ?ProductID=367
http://www.recon2020-movie.com
http://www.recon2022-movie.com“
Studios back on out Halo
by Doc on Oct.20, 2006, under Movies
20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures, which had originally ponied up the cash to turn Microsoft’s Halo game franchise into a big budget movie with executive producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, have reportedly backed out, leaving the film in doubt. Clashes on compensation to the game developers and the producers were reportedly at issue, along with a skyrocketing budget. They are currently looking for another studio and financing.
Doctor Who second series on DVD January 16th
by Doc on Oct.19, 2006, under General News
I’ve mentioned the release date before, but now you can pre-order the complete second series of the new Doctor Who featuring the 10th Doctor, David Tennant, along with the returning Billie Piper. You’ll see more old enemies, new enemies, a great evil, creepy moments, fun moments, old friends (both human and metal), and more. The second series is currently airing on the SCI FI Channel.
70s show Ark II released on DVD Nov. 7th
by Doc on Oct.14, 2006, under General News
I’m so going back to my childhood. For those that remember, there was a short-lived (but oft-repeated) Saturday morning SF show called Ark II. After the Earth suffers some devastating event, scientists look to help try and restore it. Three young travellers (and a chimp) roll around in a cool RV trying to help. I don’t remember much of the plots or the quality, but I’ve already ordered the DVD release. Still waiting on Space Academy and Jason of Star Command, which may come out early next year. Come on and join me back in the 70s…what other shows would you like to see again? P.S. I’ve also added Star Trek: The Animated Series to the Sci-Fi TV Store – it comes out November 21st.
Happy Birthday to Sci-Fi Storm
by Doc on Oct.13, 2006, under General News
Today marks 6 years that Sci-Fi Storm has been online. Frankly, I can’t say why I’ve kept with it this long, other than I want to do it…maybe one day we can turn this into a premiere site…and I’ll get back to work on the new software to drive it…
Jericho gets full season
by Doc on Oct.13, 2006, under Television
CBS has announced a full season order for hit show Jericho, about a small Colorado town that appears to be alone after a nuclear strike. The show has managed a 3.4 rating among the key 18-49 demographics, and averages 11.3 million viewers.
SG-1 to get two films – likely on DVD
by Doc on Oct.11, 2006, under Television
Much like Babylon 5‘s little revival (which we should see next year), it appears that Stargate SG-1 will get the DVD treatment. MGM has reportedly agreed to pony up some money and given the green light two two films, likely to be direct-to-DVD.
Next re-imagining: The Bionic Woman?
by Doc on Oct.10, 2006, under Television
David Eick, who has already had a hand in the “re-imagining” of Battlestar Galactica as executive producer, has set the target on another 1970s show: The Bionic Woman. He will work with Laeta Kalogridis, creator of Bird of Prey and currently working on James Cameron’s projects The Dive and Battle Angel.
MGM, Jackson talk The Hobbit
by Doc on Oct.10, 2006, under Movies
Some good news…MGM has confirmed initial talks with Peter Jackson’s “representatives” with regards to the production of The Hobbit after a massive petition was sent to the studio.
Starships to scale
by Doc on Oct.07, 2006, under General News
An interesting site I found out about: Starship Dimensions. It takes pictures of various spaceships and shows them to scale so you can see the differences. Ships from various TV series, movies, and novels are depicted. Somehow I imagined Star Destroyers as being bigger.