23 years of this site still chugging along...
Jackson says he’s taking a break
by Doc on Dec.12, 2005, under Movies
Peter Jackson, who has been working for about 8 years straight on the Lord of the Rings trilogy and then the upcoming King Kong, says he is taking some time off “and write some scripts, basically.” He also plans to “read some books and watch some movies and … then also … think of new ideas.”. But…but…but…what about Bilbo???
X-Men 3 trailer, images
by Doc on Dec.05, 2005, under Movies
The teaser trailer for X-Men 3 should be up soon on the Apple trailers site – a week earlier than planned. In the meantime, USA Today’s web site has images fom the film, including The Beast (played by Kelsey Grammer) and Angel (Ben Foster, Hostage). In the meantime former X-Men director Brian Singer seems to be sending some background noise about another Trek movie. He’s got to get cracking on Logan’s Run first.
Who Happenings in the US
by Doc on Dec.01, 2005, under General News
The new Doctor Who will arrive in the U.S. in DVD Box Set form on Feb. 14, 2006 (Amazon link when available). And there is hope for the future – according to Burton Cromer, the head of BBC Direct, negotiations are taking place for a U.S. TV outlet. Hopefully soon.
Ryak 7 – Finished Short Movie
by Doc on Nov.29, 2005, under General News
Travis Rogers writes “I?m a Filmmaker / Webmaster of a movie production website called
Domain of the Infinite. I have recently finished my sci-fi movie called Ryak 7.
In the future and on a distant planet, where earth colonies fight over the ruins of an alien civilization. One man begins to see strange dreams and visions of the planet’s alien past.
Download the full movie for free at the URL below.
http://www.domainoftheinfinite.com
The DVD can be purchased at:
Goblet of Fire mini-review
by Doc on Nov.29, 2005, under Movies
Finally got to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire this weekend (which took in almost $55 million more), so here is a mini-review – I don’t like to give a full review as I like to watch the first time for enjoyment, and the second time as a critic. Read More for my impressions. Feel free to add your own.
Interesting take of the Superman saga
by Doc on Nov.28, 2005, under Movies
The tale of Superman is a long, fascinating tale – and I’m not talking about the story itself. This article talks about the attempts at production from the Salkinds (who did the first three movies) selling the rights, up until about mid-2004, and how practically everyone in Hollywood was involved, or at least rumored to be involved. Don’t know how accurate it is, but it is an interesting read.
Steve Jordan eBooks get rave reviews
by Doc on Nov.27, 2005, under General News
Steve Jordan writes ” Steve Jordan’s Sci-Fi eBooks, available at www.SteveJordanBooks.com, have garnered rave reviews since they have become available.
The Onuissance Cells, an anthology series offered free on the site, was compared to Lord of the Rings by Emma, a reviewer at www.digiReader.com. “This book was brilliant and I would recommend it to any-one who likes sci-fi or human interest stories. I was gripped by both the characters and the environment they lived in, and was left wanting more. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!”” Read More for more reviews.
ABC ends Alias
by Doc on Nov.25, 2005, under Television
ABC has announced that this will be the last season of Alias, with the conclusion airing in May 2006. It won’t “wind down,” howewver, according to Entertainment President Stephen McPherson, but instaead “it’s going to rev up, and we’re going to make it the event it deserves to be.”
Ellison to become SFWA Grand Master
by Doc on Nov.23, 2005, under Conventions
The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association has announced the program for the 2006 Nebula Awards, on May 4th-7th in Tempe, Arizona. This years Grand Master: Harlan Ellison. Although “sometimes controversial”, he’s won many awards, including three Nebulas and 8.5 Hugos over five decades of writing.
Potter takes the weekend prize
by Doc on Nov.21, 2005, under Movies
The official numbers are in, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire takes the box-office weekend, grossing $102.3 million and giving the 4th-best three-day weekend opening ever. Second was Walk the Line, about the life of Johnny Cash, at a “paltry” $22.3 million. Update: Updated the numbers and link – the old article still had the estimated numbers from yesterday.