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Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD review
by Doc on Jul.05, 2006, under General News
Today is the U.S. release of Doctor Who: The Complete First Series, and I was able to get a copy for review. For a long-standing Whovian like myself, this was very eagerly awaited. And all I can say is: Buy it. Now. If you haven’t seen it, you don’t know what you are missing. Read More if you want to know more about it. And lets hope we don’t have to wait so long for Series 2.
Popular Artist Jason Beam Showcases His Work
by Doc on Jul.01, 2006, under General News
Gen X Press writes ““Daughters of Digital Alchemy” is a 48-page hardbound book featuring the art of popular fantasy and horror artist Jason Beam.
His frenetically detailed illustrations and unique style have established him as a prevailing artist in the digital medium. His award-winning work has been featured prominently in the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres for nearly a decade. Viewers to the website will also get a sneak peek at Jason Beam’s newest completed work, a barbarian femme fatale styled piece titled ‘Hellrider’.” Read More for more details. Update: Fixed truncated title – not sure what the original submitted title was. Another thing which will be fixed in the new software.
Battlestar Galactica 2.5 DVD set out in September
by Doc on Jun.30, 2006, under General News
Finally!! The second half of Season 2 of Battlestar Galactica will be release on September 19th. Details are sparse, but it should contain episodes 11-20 of Season 2, and according to SCI FI Wire an extended version “Pegasus”, which they claim is the season ending cliffhanger (it was the cliffhanger for the first half). Pre-order your copy now!
Transformers teaser online
by Doc on Jun.29, 2006, under Movies
The teaser trailer for the live action Transformers movie, based on the comics/cartoons/toys of the 80s and starring Shia LaBeouf (Constantine, I, Robot), has gone live on the official web site.
Jim Baen passes away
by Doc on Jun.29, 2006, under General News
Alas, Jim Baen, publisher of Baen Books, which printed many SF titles, did not recover from his stroke two weeks ago and has passed away. For an author’s take, please read this. Update: Read more from Jerry Pournelle’s web site.
JMS project The Changeling picked up by Universal/Imagine
by Doc on Jun.28, 2006, under Movies
Variety is reporting (read the story on SCI FI Wire – Variety wants a lot of money to read it) stating that a thriller from J. Michael Straczynski called The Changeling has been purchased by Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, for Imagine heads Ron Howard (director) and Brian Grazer (producer), and is on the short list for Howard’s next big project. It’s about a mother who’s kidnapped son returns in answer to her prayers, but suspects the boy that returned is not the same. JMS dropped a hint that something was coming…Update: Read More from JMS on the subject.
Wolverine in 2007
by Doc on Jun.28, 2006, under Movies
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Fox suprised exhibitors at Cine Expo in Amsterdam by saying the X-Men spinoff movie Wolverine will hit theaters in 2007.
Superman Returns soundtrack
by Doc on Jun.27, 2006, under Movies
I had the opportunity to check out a preview copy of the Superman Returns Soundtrack, just released today. The CD is an “enhanced” CD, so if you put it into your computer, you get some extra goodies…Read More for more info.
Two to die before Potter ends
by Doc on Jun.27, 2006, under General News
In an interview from the Richard & Judy talk show in the UK, J.K. Rowling talks of the final Harry Potter book – and tells that two people she didn’t originally intend to die will die, while one got a reprieve from their fate. Links to transcripts and video are available on MuggleNet.
Bryan Singer Talks about his Logan’s Run Remake
by Doc on Jun.27, 2006, under Movies
Anonymous Coward writes “Here’s the link to Singer talking about his Logan’s Run that still is a possibility to make:
http://www.ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=3110“ However, as we reported earlier, he still isn’t planning to direct it currently.