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Final tally for Spider-Man – US $114M
by Doc on May.06, 2002, under Movies
Gee, do you think that Spider-Man is a hit? I’ve heard nothing but good reviews for it, and the first-weekend 3-day take comes in at US $114M, squashing the previous record holder, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at $90.3M, like a, well, bug…
Independence Day sequel in the works
by Doc on May.06, 2002, under Movies
It’s been rumored for a while – now Dean Devlin, one of the producers of several SF movie hits with partner Roland Emmerich, has confirmed the two are in the early stages of a sequel to hit Independence Day. He says they’ve found a story, but mum’s the word on the plot. Also, the two are working on another SF movie, called The Hunt. No details on that yet either.
Anyone seen my chair?
by Doc on May.03, 2002, under Movies
Seems someone had made off with the captain’s chair – again. Seems that thieves wandered off with the center chair of the Enterprise-E – which costs $15,000 – during a production break for Star Trek: Nemesis. Apparently, it’s happened twice before since 1994…
Hitchiker’s Guide DVD released
by Doc on May.03, 2002, under General News
The 2 DVD set of the BBC’s original THe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy miniseries, based on the original BBC radio series, based on the late Douglas Adams’ series of books, was released this week. Speaking of Adams – the hardcover of The Salmon of Doubt will be released this coming Tuesday.
Update 5/4: The link for the book now points ot the book…
Who producer Turner dies; Scotty back in hospital
by Doc on May.02, 2002, under Television
Gallifrey One is reporting that John Nathan Turner, who produced Doctor Who from 1979 until the conclusion in 1989, passed away yesterday from an unspecified illness. And the much-beloved Scotty, James Doohan, is back in the hospital with his second bout of pneumonia.
Stargate SG-1 spinoffs in the pipeline?
by Doc on Apr.30, 2002, under Television
It appears there are not one, but two spinoffs in the pipeline for Stargate SG-1, if Gateworld is to be believed. Seems there is noth an animated series called Stargate: Infinity aimed at Fox Network’s Saturday morning lineup, as well as a potential live series called Stargate: Atlantis. There is some debate as to whether there might in fact be just one series, and people are confused into thinking there are two. And this is the first I’ve heard that the upcoming sixth season airing on SCI FI is in fact the last…
Nebula Awards 2002
by Doc on Apr.29, 2002, under General News
merigold writes “Catherine Asaro wins the 2002 Nebula for best novel; check out the rest of the awards for the best science fiction of the year, given out by the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America) association. Or read excerpts from the nominees and decide if you agree on the decisions. Many of the short story nominees are online in their entirety.”
Crusher cut from Nemesis?
by Doc on Apr.25, 2002, under Movies
Rumors are swirling around the ‘net – and even Wil Wheaton himself has mentioned it – that his cameo as Wesley Crusher at the beginning of Star Trek: Nemesis has been cut from the film. Wil does say that “it’s too early to know if I’m out or not, and it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to cut my scene,” but who knows? Don’t put anything past Hollyweird. Oh – and Wil is involved in this mysterious G4 Network.
A “science fiction” tax???
by Doc on Apr.25, 2002, under General News
Yeah, this’ll get him elected. Michael Williams, a candidate for the 5th congressional seat in Alabama, has proposed a tax on science fiction literature to help fund NASA. Also included: “space, space-related and science fiction toys, puzzles and games”. What’s next? Taxing mystery novels to fund police departments?
JMS Spiderman extension?
by Doc on Apr.23, 2002, under Comics
djryan writes “Marvel Comics is expected to announce an exclusive deal with J. Michael Straczynski on Wednesday. Rumours have it that JMS will be writing a new ongoing Spiderman title later in the year with John Romita Jr.” There is also talk of a Kevin Smith deal, where the director/writer will take over Amazing Spider-Man when JMS moves to his own title.