23 years of this site still chugging along...
New Who?
by Doc on May.25, 2001, under Television
Outpost Gallifrey is spreading a rumor that a proposal has been forwarded to the BBC to revive Doctor Who – as a series no less – possibly to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the show…
Rangers cast announced; with character names
by Doc on May.22, 2001, under Television
Sci Fi Wire has announced the cast for Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers. Read More to find out who, and what they have previously done, if anything…
Update 5/22: JMS has told us what roles they will be playing, so I’ve added them…
Berman finally talks about Enterprise
by Doc on May.21, 2001, under Television
Rick Berman, head of the Trek franchise, finally opened up about Star Trek: Enterprise, in an interview with the LA Times.
The Chronicle on Sci-Fi; Takei to guest star
by Doc on May.21, 2001, under Television
Sci-Fi will debut a new series starting July 14th entitled The Chronicle, about a tabloid that investigates paranormal phenomena. It will star Chad Willett (Alive), Rena Sofer (Melrose Place) and Reno Wilson (News from the Edge). George Takei (Sulu on Star Trek) is already set to guest star in an episode airing July 28th.
Shrek takes weekend prize
by Doc on May.21, 2001, under Movies
All the trades are reporting that Dreamworks SKG’s Shrek has taken over at the box office, taking in over $40 million and placing second all time for an animated movie weekend opening, behind Toy Story 2, and displacing The Lion King. Not a bad take for an ogre. Is this good news (acceptance of CGI) or bad news (it wasn’t theirs) for Disney/Pixar’s next feature, Monsters, Inc.?
It’s official: Paramount confirms Enterprise
by Doc on May.18, 2001, under Television
The BBC seems to be confirming in an article on their web site that Scott Bakula will helm Star Trek: Enterprise. Read More for some other details.
Update: Paramount is now confirming the same information.
Update 5/18: UPN, which has picked up the series, has given more details.
Ask B5 Author Jeanne Cavelos Questions
by Doc on May.18, 2001, under Interviews
Author Jeanne Cavelos, author of the new B5 trilogy The Passing of the Techno-Mages as well as The Shadow Within and several other books, has graciously agreed to answer Sci-Fi Storm reader’s questions. So post your questions as comments here, and the best will be forwarded to her for answers.
Update 5/8: Last call for questions…
UPN to pick up Roswell
by Doc on May.17, 2001, under Television
UPN continues to pick up the cast-offs of others. After paying an un-maker-ly sum per episode for Buffy after the WB said no, they appear set to pick up Roswell, another WB cancellation, according to Variety. Stock in Tabasco has probably risen as well…
X-Files to return; Carter in question?
by Doc on May.17, 2001, under Television
X-Files looks set to return for a 9th season, but it appears that negotiations with creator and executive producer Chris Carter are still ongoing. Variety reports that they are ready to promote the two producers to execs if Carter elects not to return.
Menawhile, Reuters reports that David Duchovny (Fox Mulder) may make an occasional cameo, but that will be it. And I remember reading that Gillian Anderson (Dana Scully) wasn’t to thrilled with the idea of another season…
Update: Forgot to mention – the spin-off The Lone Gunmen will not be returning in the fall either…
MechWarrior series in development
by Doc on May.15, 2001, under Television
Foundation Imaging, the original CGI effects house responsible for the first few seasons of Babylon 5, is teaming up with Tribune Entertainment, Microsoft and FASA to develop a MechWarrior series, with D.C. Fontana at the helm. Let’s hope its better than Hypernauts…
Update: shame on me…I forgot to mention that Foundation is currently doing the FX for Voyager and Roughnecks: Starship Trooper Chronicles