23 years of this site still chugging along...
Aquaman pilot for The WB
by Doc on Jan.09, 2006, under Television
The next comic conversion appears to be Aquaman, with a pilot ordered for the WB Network, and featuring newcomer Will Toale in the title role. Producing the pilot is “Smallville” execs Miles Millar and Alfred Gough.
Steve Jordan’s January e-Book: Midgard’s Militia
by Doc on Jan.09, 2006, under General News
Steve Jordan writes “My latest book, to be released on January 13th, is entitled “Midgard’s Militia.”
Imagine a world of Superheroes: The godlike figures; the daring exploits; the incredible battles; the frightening mayhem; the thrilling victories.
Now imagine a world suddenly without its heroes.
Earth’s heroes have just been killed on an outer space mission. And as the deadly force that destroyed them now rushes towards Earth, brave souls come forward to try to take the place of the heroes… to keep the world safe…
This story is in a “pulp/comic book” style, a very fun read, but at a very grown-up level, with great personal relationships, serious characters, and a realistic take on a world where superheroes walked (if such a thing is possible). As always, it’ll sell for $2.50USD, in multiple e-book formats, and as always, no DRM!
For more details on this and other novels, visit www.SteveJordanBooks.com. Handheld and smartphone browsers can access the mobile-friendly site at www.SteveJordanBooks.com/hand.”
SCI FI Friday shows start tonight
by Doc on Jan.06, 2006, under Television
In case you’ve been away for several months, the SCI FI Friday lineup starts their “Winter” semi-season, with Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica all picking up where they left off. And don’t forget your TiVos – perhaps your boss will let you out early if you did…
“Warp drive” in development?
by Doc on Jan.05, 2006, under Science
Seems someone thinks a “warp drive” is within the realm of reality. The theory, first proposed by the late Burkhard Heim in the 1950s and would require a change in current physics models, involves a large magnetic field which in turn generates a gravity field that can be used for propulsion – and if large enough, slip the engine into another dimension. It seems to be totally unproven at this point, but the Z Machine at Sandia National Laboratories could possibly produce the magnetic fields to test the theory. Just be sure that when you slip in and out of those extra dimensions you don’t bring something back…
A return for Futurama
by Doc on Jan.04, 2006, under Television
Variety is reporting that the animated Futurama may make a return to TV (paid subscription – read the SCI FI Wire condensed version). Talks are under way with 20th Century Fox Television for a limited run of new episodes, although where they may air is undecided.
Whedon again says no Firefly
by Doc on Jan.03, 2006, under General News
Maybe if he just gave a straight answer, there would be less confusion – Joss Whedon apparently said in an interview with USA Today (I was unable to find an article on usatoday.com) “We’ll never make Firefly again.” But then he says that he’d like to “tell more stories of this universe and to hang out with these people.” Well, if its a movie, or another TV series, in the same universe with the same characters, isn’t it in in some sense Firefly?
BABYLON 5 “Superbox” out on DVD in Germany
by Doc on Jan.02, 2006, under General News
Stefan writes [links cleaned up again] “Warner Bros. Germany has now released the “BABYLON 5 – Superbox” including all 5 Seasons and all 6 TV-Movies (with ever first synchronised “Legend of the Rangers”).
The B5-Fanbase dedicated Tin Box includes 2 Poster, a Cap (with 1 of 4 different Logos; B5,IPX, PSI-Corps) and a small well designed Booklet. (Release: Nov-21-2005).
Warner Bros. UK before released “The Complete Universe” including ALSO the Spin-Off “CRUSADE” but *NO* Add-Ons for the B5-Fan. (Release: Oct-24-2005).
The DVD-Box (RC2) at Amazon.de
and The Box.
The DVD-Box (RC2) at Amazon.co.uk
and The Box“ Why don’t we get this stuff in the US?
BABYLON 5 “Legend of the Rangers” out on DVD
by Doc on Jan.02, 2006, under General News
Stefan submitted the following – I cleaned up the links: “BABYLON 5 “Legend of the Rangers” out on DVD in the UK (since 24-Oct-2005) and coming soon in the US (release 03-14-2006). Link to Amazon.co.uk
and DVD-Cover
Link to Amazon.com [via Sci-Fi TV Store] and DVD-Cover“ Two very different covers – I wonder why. No word on any extras. At last, the collection is complete.
Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.0 DVD review
by Doc on Dec.31, 2005, under General News
With the SCI FI Channel splitting up their seasons into “Summer” and “Winter” halves, it only makes sense for the DVDs to be similarly split up so people don’t have to wait so long. Thus we have Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.0, which is the first half of the second season of the SFC show that is getting mainstream praise. Read More for a review of this DVD set.
Store updates: SeaQuest DSV, Roughnecks
by Doc on Dec.31, 2005, under General News
Discovered a few things to add to the Sci-Fi TV Store – first, the first season of SeaQuest DSV has been released. Also, two more Roughnecks: Starship Trooper Chronicles DVDs have been released: The Zephyr Campaign and Trackers, along with a Complete Set.