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Heroes gets extended to full season
by Doc on Oct.07, 2006, under Television
Heroes has proven a hit so far – especially in the all-important 18-49 demographic – such that NBC has already extended its order for a full season of episodes. Presumably at 13-episode short season was originally ordered.
Serenity sequel will not happen – sort of
by Doc on Oct.07, 2006, under Movies
Joss Whedon made a comment on Whedonesque.com that there was no Serenity sequel in the works, squashing rumors that there were. In the process, a number of people seem to think this means there will NEVER be a sequel – including IGN. However, given a followup comment it seems people have gone off the deep end. Absolutely nothing is in the works, and he will not work on it – unless asked to by a studio. In other words, he isn’t going to work on it on his own time. Still, I think it will be unlikely that another production will come about.
Eureka gets second season
by Doc on Oct.05, 2006, under Television
Eureka, which just finished its first 13-episode season on the SCI FI Channel, has been renewed for a second season of 13 episodes. I am a bit behind on the TiVo, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the show, mainly for the humor – the science is a bit ridiculous. Is everyone else enjoying the show?
Lost premieres tomorrow night
by Doc on Oct.04, 2006, under Television
So, what happened in the hatch? What about Jack, Sawyer, and Kate? And just what does the Hanso Foundation do? We should find out – maybe – starting Wednesday night at 9PM ET.
Abrams Tanks Battle Genetically Enhanced Super Hum
by Doc on Oct.03, 2006, under Books
Mark H. Walker writes to let us know about the press release regarding his first novel, A Craving for Blood. Read More for the synopsis.
Robert Downey Jr. is Iron Man
by Doc on Sep.30, 2006, under Movies
The lead role in Jon Favreau’s upcoming Iron Man feature film has finally been announced. Robert Downey Jr. will play Tony Stark, the wealthy alcoholic who develops a suit of armor that gives him superhero abilities. Kevin Feige, Marvel’s president of productions, said they would not deal with the alcoholic aspects of the character in the first movie, but probably in sequels (if they happen). Filming is set to begin in February.
Spike impales Blade
by Doc on Sep.30, 2006, under Television
After its first season of 13 episodes, Spike TV has cancelled it’s original series Blade, which was based on the movie trilogy of the same name. A DVD set will be released, however.
Series 2 of Doctor Who begins in the U.S.
by Doc on Sep.29, 2006, under Television
The SCI FI Channel begins airing the second series of the revamped Doctor Who, starring David Tennant in place of Christopher Eccleston, tonight at 8PM ET with “The Christmas Invasion” followed by “New Earth” at 9:30PM. Update: Time correction, plus I forgot to mention that Who has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the TV’s longest-running sci-fi show, although there is some confusion about Stargate SG-1 entry as “Longest running sci-fi TV show (consecutive)”. Doctor Who ran for 26 “consecutive” years. Guinness either means currently in production, or (my theory) that the writer’s strike in 1980 that cancelled “Shada” is considered a break, and the number and length of episodes back then resulted in the total produced time being less than what SG-1 has. Anyone want to do the maths?
More on Sarah Jane, less on K9
by Doc on Sep.28, 2006, under Television
SCI FI Wire has posted more information on The Sarah Jane Adventures. Producer Russell T. Davies insists the upcoming special is “a one-off special, not a pilot,” followed by the full series (set to begin filming in April). Also, K9 will in fact appear in the special, but not in the series due to ownership rights. In Britain, it was common for the writer to own the characters, not the production company – much like how Terry Nation owned the Daleks. Bob Baker owns K9, and according to Davies, “He’s been planning his own spinoff series for K-9 for the past 10-15 years. That series is in development right now with Jetix.”
Battlestar Galactica Season 2.5 DVD Review
by Doc on Sep.25, 2006, under General News
The second half of the second season of Battlestar Galactica, billed as “Season 2.5”, has hit the shelves last week. How does it measure up? Read More for the review, and help destroy the Cylon fleet with the game at the official web site.