23 years of this site still chugging along...
How does a Lightsaber work?
by Doc on May.05, 2005, under Movies
A humorous article on howstuffworks gets in to How Lightsabers Work. Not really the technobabble article I was expecting, but more of a “Owner’s Manual” approach. Technically, I envisioned them as a glowing variation of Larry Niven’s variable sword.
WarGames 2 to start production in July
by Doc on May.03, 2005, under Movies
Moviehole is reporting that a direct-to-video sequel to the 1983 hit WarGames will start production in July. It seems only peripherally related to the original, without any characters or actors returning. It will follow computer whiz Cory Carpenter, who while on a trip through Europe is mistaken for a cyber criminal, and finds out a “cyber pal” is really a goverment computer trying to destroy the world – by “bringing down an unsuspecting planet.” (I hope that’s an error…)
Review: Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1
by Doc on May.03, 2005, under General News
Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1 hits shelves tomorrow. My review copy arrived today and I had the chance to go through most of the features to provide this review which I wanted to get out before it hits the street. Update: bah – I don’t know why I never noticed I said Season 3…
HHGttG takes first
by Doc on May.02, 2005, under Movies
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy took first place for movies this past weekend, pleasing Disney with a $21.7M opening, despite the negative reviews from a lot of purists. Mainstream critics seem to be relative warm to the movie.
New sci-fi poems by Ilona Hegedus
by Doc on May.02, 2005, under General News
Ilona Hegedus writes “The young Hungarian writer, Ilona Hegedus had another poem published in English.
The sci-fi poem, ‘Promise’ have appeared in the April issue of Beyond Centauri, Samsdot Publishing’s sci-fi and fantasy magazine for kids. And, with the title ‘Diplomatic Bag’, another of her humorous sci-fi poems have appeared in the Spring issue of an online magazine called Poetry Lane.
Ilona is writing sci-fi, fantasy and horror, mainly poems.
Free reads can be found on her website:
http://ilonahegedus.topcities.com“
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro Re-Launches Official Website
by Doc on Apr.30, 2005, under General News
Wiley Saichek writes “Chelsea Quinn Yarbro’s official website has been re-launched at http://www.chelseaquinnyarbro.net. The site provides readers with book news, an extensive bibliography, biographical information, feature sections on the Saint-Germain and Michael series, a mailing list signup and an interactive message board. Additionally, a new website has been created for the 25th anniversary edition of Yarbro’s MESSAGES FROM MICHAEL: http://www.messagesfrommichael.com.”
Serenity trailer viewable online
by Doc on Apr.26, 2005, under Movies
The trailer for the upcoming Serenity movie will be available via Apple Movie Trailers on Tuesday, and then it will hit theaters on Friday. Update: Here it is
Not one, but TWO Star Wars TV shows
by Doc on Apr.25, 2005, under Television
George Lucas made an appearance at Celebration III this weekend in Indianapolis – and dropped a bombshell of sorts. Two TV series are in the works – a 3D animated half-hour show (report say it will be a remake of the Clone Wars animated shorts) and a live-action series set between Episodes III and IV, which will feature some characters we’ve seen (but not the main characters).
Land of the Lost movie – with Will Ferrell
by Doc on Apr.25, 2005, under Movies
I thought it was a joke, but it’s hitting the main sites. Will Ferrell (Anchorman) has agreed to star in a feature film remake of Land of the Lost. Universal acquired the rights from Sid and Marty Krofft, and it will supposedly be based on the original, not the 1991 pseudo-remake. So, Marshall Willenholly (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) will apparently will at least be part of what inspired that name…and I think my sister’s worst nightmare is coming back to haunt her (I seldom got to watch it because it scared her…) The Season 3 DVD set of the original hits tomorrow.
Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1 hits shelves/doorsteps May 3rd
by Doc on Apr.23, 2005, under General News
From the synopsis: Set in the 22nd century, a hundred years before James T. Kirk helmed the famous starship of the same name, ENTERPRISE takes place in an era when interstellar travel is still in its infancy. Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula) has assembled a crew of brave explorers to chart the galaxy on a revolutionary spacecraft: Enterprise NX-01. As the first human beings to venture into deep space, these pioneers will experience the wonder and mystery of the final frontier as they seek out new life and new civilizations. Season 1 comes out May 3rd. Here is an image of the cool case.
