23 years of this site still chugging along...
Claudia Black joins regular cast on SG-1
by Doc on Nov.21, 2005, under Television
Claudia Black, Aeryn Sun of Farscape and more recently in the recurring role of Vala on Stargate SG-1, will become a full-time cast member with the 10th season of the show, with filming to start in the new year. I see this as a good thing – I like what the character brings…
Next “reimagining”: The Prisoner
by Doc on Nov.18, 2005, under Television
Sky One is planning a new series “inspired” by the cult classic The Prisoner, according to BBC News. It is to retain a lot for the original – but not the location, which was the very real village of Portmeirion in North Wales, and it will “liberties with the original” and “be a radical reinvention,” according to Executive Producer Damien Timmer.
Bruce Boxleitner EXCLUSIVE Interview, with Area51
by Doc on Nov.18, 2005, under General News
AREA 51 RADIO STATION writes “PRESS RELEASE FROM AREA 51 – The World?s first REAL Sci-Fi Radio Station.
Hear Bruce Boxleitner talk to Graham Philpot about the episodes of Babylon 5 that never got to the TV screen. He also offers fascinating insights into his character, Captain John Sheridan.
This exclusive interview is live at http://www.area51radiostation.com on Sunday 4th December at 2 pm and is repeated on Monday 5th December at eight pm UK time.
An exclusive brought to you by AREA 51, the world?s first REAL sci-fi radio station. And remember we?re on air right now!
Galactica gets third season
by Doc on Nov.16, 2005, under Television
With half of Season 2 remaining to air (thanks to SCI FI’s “Summer” and “Winter” half-seasons) Battlestar Galactica has been renewed for a third season, with all the cast and production team back.
Night Stalker cancelled
by Doc on Nov.15, 2005, under Television
Night Stalker has been cancelled by ABC – again. ABC aired the original Kolchak: The Night Stalker during the 1974-1975 season, lasting 20 episodes. This one has aired six, but ABC has pulled the plug on production with three more in the can and no plans to air them. Gee – its against The Apprentice and C.S.I. in the hot Thursday 9PM slot – what did they expect?
Piper to quit Who?
by Doc on Nov.15, 2005, under Television
The Daily Mirror is reporting an exclusive that Billie Piper is quitting the Tardis to avoid being typecast, and will leave during the third series. The BBC is not commenting – wonder if that means its true… 🙂
Star Trek: Enterprise Season 4 DVD review
by Doc on Nov.14, 2005, under General News
With the recent release of [sfs=560]Season 4[/sfs] of Star Trek: Enterprise, we bid adieu to a show that – for better or worse – tried to fill in the history of the Star Trek universe. My opinion? Continuity problems or not, they did a great job. I will miss this crew. Read More for the whole review.
Braga ends his Trek
by Doc on Nov.14, 2005, under General News
Ironic given the review I’m about to post, but Brannon Braga, who has helped produce the various Star Trek incarnations over the past 15 years, has announced he’s through – and even alludes to the harsh fan criticism often aimed at him. Now if we can get rid of Berman, perhaps Trek can move on…
Classic WB TV shows for download on AOL
by Doc on Nov.14, 2005, under General News
Warner has announced In2TV, a new free service for AOL members that will allow users to download classic TV episodes – some 4,800 in the first year. It is supported by non-skippable commercials – 1-2 minutes per 30-minute episode. Series include The Fugitive, Wonder Woman, and even Babylon 5. Use of the service does require being part of the distribution network – similar to Bittorrent, at least for their “High quality” version. Given the recent announcements own TV downloads, I wonder how quickly the unions will jump in to negotiate residuals.
Press Release: “Berserker” Available 11/14
by Doc on Nov.12, 2005, under General News
Steve Jordan writes “”Berserker,” the next novel from Steve Jordan, will be released on November 14th on his site, www.SteveJordanBooks.com. From the book description:
“Carolyn Kestral, discharged Galarchy Ranger, begins her new life as a freighter captain and collects a small crew. But there is a question of whether the Berserker virus that forced her Ranger discharge is still capable of being activated and turning her into a deadly human weapon. If it is merely dormant, will it be set off by a clandestine first run and a dangerous run-in with the Spiders in deep space? Will her crew stick around long enough to find out?”
Following the successful and critically lauded release of “Robin,” Steve Jordan is continuing to offer his books according to the Right Brane e-Book model, selling at a low price and without Digital Rights Management (DRM) limitations, to demonstrate his trust in the market and his customers. For more information, or to purchase a Steve Jordan novel, go to www.SteveJordanBooks.com.”