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Upcoming Disney/Pixar movies announced
by Doc on Apr.22, 2002, under Movies
Disney/Pixar have announced their upcoming films for the next three years: Finding Nemo, released in 2003, about father and son fish who get separated; The Incredibles, 2004, about a family of superheroes; and Cars, 2005, about a variety of autos travelling on Route 66.
Hugo nominees announced
by Doc on Apr.20, 2002, under General News
This year’s Hugo Award nominees list is out, and voting will be at ConJose at the end of August. Read More for the list.
Jeremiah will air at 10:30pm; no Stargate SG-1 this Friday
by Doc on Apr.18, 2002, under Television
Just a reminder – this Friday (4/19), Jeremiah will air 15 minutes early (10:30PM EDT) and there will be no Stargate SG-1 episode. Both will resume normal schedule next week.
Rising Stars #18 and Joe’s Comics
by Doc on Apr.18, 2002, under General News
djryan writes “After what seems like an interminable wait, the latest issue of Rising Stars (Number 18) is out.
Amazing Spiderman #40 and Midnight Nation #11 are listed as going on sale on April 24th, though this could slip if past experience is anything to go by.”
Damon Knight has died
by Doc on Apr.17, 2002, under General News
merigold writes “Science fiction writer and critic Damon Knight died at age 79. His obituary in the New York Times and another one from Nando.”
What happened to Rangers
by Doc on Apr.16, 2002, under Television
A lot of speculation and blame has gone around regarding the apparent decision of the SCI FI Channel not to pick up Legend of the Rangers as a series. Well here are the facts we know, as well as some opinions, on what happened. Hint: don’t blame it all on SCI FI Channel.
Live action Akira in the works
by Doc on Apr.13, 2002, under Movies
This is popping up all over the place…I’d have reported it sooner if I wasn’t seeing Wayne Brady (Who’s Line Is It Anyway?) live last night. But anyways, Warner Bros. has optioned a live-version of the cult-fave manga comic Akira, about the post-nuclear war Neo-Tokyo and a secret science experiment that results in the greatest threat to the city. Stephen Norrington is assigned to write and direct, but don’t expect it anytime soon – Norrington is busy on The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Update 4/15: There was a request for where it was said that it was live-action and not another anime. Coming Attractions is one place, citing The Hollywood Reporter.
Free comics, Farscape and SG-1 comic postcards
by Doc on Apr.10, 2002, under General News
As part of Free Comic Book Day, where on Saturday, May 4th you can pick up a free comic from your local comic dealer, the SCI FI Channel is producing postcards promoting the upcoming Farscape and Stargate SG-1 featuring art from famed comic artist Neal Adams.
Roswell bids farewell – UPN cancels
by Doc on Apr.10, 2002, under Television
UPN has officially cancelled the teen-alien show Roswell. It avoided the fate twice, first from a letter-writing campaign, and then again by jumping from WB to UPN, but alas htye mediocre ratings were not enough.
R to Q – Cleese takes over role
by Doc on Apr.09, 2002, under Movies
It’s official – John Cleese is the new Q of the Bond franchise. Cleese, in an interview for the Calgary Sun, said “I am Q now–I actually have a name.” Cleese debuted as “R”, Q’s assistant in The World is Not Enough, in 1999 when the ailing Desmond Llelewyn still had his long-standing role. But with Desmond’s passing that same year, there were some big (and booby-trapped) shoes to fill.