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TOP 10 BEST-SELLING SF&F BOOKS
Breaking Dawn (Twilight 4)
The Shack
Twilight
Eclipse (Twilight 3)
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
New Moon (Twilight 2)
Watchmen
Brisingr (Inheritance 3)
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, collector's edition
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Source: Amazon.com, 8/15/08
SLEEPER
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Tom Cruise and SPIDER-MAN director Sam Raimi
are setting up SLEEPER, an SF graphic-novel adaptation, at Warner Brothers.
Cruise is loosely attached to star in the adaptation of the DC Comics/Wildstorm
comic, which Raimi would produce with his Star Road Entertainment partner Josh Donen.
Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Sean Phillips, SLEEPER--which ran from 2003-'05--
centers on an operative whose fusion with an alien artifact makes him impervious to
pain and allows him to pass it on to others through skin contact. He is placed
undercover in a villainous organization by an intelligence agency and falls for a
member of the group, named Miss Misery. SLEEPER is the third project that Cruise
has become associated with over the past two weeks.
CORALINE
Director of the upcoming 3-D animated CORALINE, Henry Selick, is currently finishing
production on the stop-motion movie, which is adapted from Neil Gaiman's Hugo Award-
winning graphic novel of the same name. "We will complete animation on CORALINE in
about six weeks and plan a February release of 2009," Selick (The Nightmare Before
Christmas) said in an interview. Dakota Fanning voices the title character, who steps
through a door to discover an alternate version of her life and a new set of parents.
"It's a dark, perfect, modern fairy tale." Selick said. "[It] concerns itself with a
primal thought every child considers: I wish I had other parents. That, and the button
eyes." Gaiman and Selick co-wrote the script for the film and have been working hand-
in-hand to translate the novel faithfully to the screen. "The movie version of CORALINE
is very faithful to the tone and the spirit of the book," Selick said. "In the translation
from book to film there are adjustments to story and character that have to be made. The
main thing I always felt was I could not disappoint the readers of the book, and though
some details have been changed as well as the order of the sequences, I feel we will be
successful." Early production images from CORALINE have surfaced and drawn comparisons
to Selick's beloved work on NIGHTMARE. "There is no doubt that [there are] some
similarities between the two projects," he admitted. "I also have many of the original
NIGHTMARE team members working on Coraline. We've all grown, and the visual aesthetic
is ultimately a very different one. You'll see great animation like NIGHTMARE, like
a cousin of NIGHTMARE. More like a second cousin. The last thing I'd want to do would
be to try to rip off a classic film I directed." One of the major advances in terms
of the animation process is the new stereoscopic dual digital camera, Selick said.
"[It] just gives you more of what is there, just a little more sense of the reality
of this medium," he said. "It does not live in the computer, nor is it a series of
drawings; it's an actual real set [of] puppets." CORALINE is currently set for release
in February 2009.
Focus Features has released new
behind-the-scenes featurettes about the making of CORALINE.
HARRY POTTER
HARRY POTTER's star Daniel Radcliffe revealed the British Daily Mail newspaper that
he suffers from a little-known brain disorder that is often associated with clumsiness.
Radcliffe told the paper that he has dyspraxia, a common neurological problem that
impairs the organization of movement and often has no obvious cause. Among other
things, the condition means the 19-year-old still has trouble tying his shoelaces.
Radcliffe revealed that he became an actor partly because his dyspraxia meant he
was not successful at school. The newspaper reported that Radcliffe's dyspraxia
is at the mild end of the spectrum, but in severe cases it can make it difficult
to walk up and down stairs or run, hop, jump or kick a ball. In adults, it can affect
a person’s ability to perform in stressful or challenging situations and make tasks
such as driving difficult.
MANEATER
According to the Hollywood Reporter, actor-producer Michael Emanuel has cast Dean
Cain, Conrad Janis, Stephen Lunsford, Walter Phelan, Maximillian Roeg and Lacy Phillips
in his directorial debut, the horror-thriller MANEATER. Emanuel's Canal Street Films
is producing, and Eric Lewald is executive-producing. The movie centers on a former
FBI profiler and small-town sheriff investigating mysterious murders and is derived
from a Native American legend. Emanuel also wrote the screenplay with John K. Anderson.
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
After months of speculation as to who would be joining the cast for CSI, CBS announced
yesterday that Laurence Fishburne would will make his debut on "CSI" in the season's
ninth episode, an addition generally tied to William Petersen's pending exit from the
series. Fishburne's character is a former pathologist, now lecturing at colleges in
criminalistics. As was previously reported, the character is an expert on criminal
behavior, driven by the fact that he has several key genetic markers that show he
has a tendency toward acts of violence himself.
TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES:
To catch up on the latest news from around the world of science fiction, go to
News Page. You'll find
the highlights this week and this month here.
8:00pm on CBS
NCIS - Dog Tags
Abby risks her career in defense of a dog that authorities believe is behind a fatal
mauling; Gibbs tries to ferret out the secret Jenny is keeping.
8:00pm on Fox
House - The Right Stuff
House begins interviewing for the open positions on his team and sets the applicants
against one another to help treat a woman who has an unusual neurological disorder.
9:00pm on Fox
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - The Demon Hand
A dossier Sarah finds from her stay at the mental hospital leads her to doomsday
convert Dr. Silverman; Ellison's discovery puts him in danger.
9:00pm on The CW
Reaper - The Leak
After Sam turns in a soul who somehow keeps returning to earth, the devil tells
him there is a leak in hell and he has to find out who is responsible.
10:00pm on CBS
Without a Trace - Driven
The team hunts for a tow truck driver who was touted as a hero for saving a boy's life.
ON SCI FI TONIGHT
EUREKA
7:00pm
Eureka - Duck, Duck, Goose
Before it destroys the town, Carter must discover what is causing a debris cloud
to form over Eureka.
8:00pm
Eureka - Best in Faux
9:00pm - NEW
Eureka - I Do Over
THE CHANGELING PREMIERES
The New York Film Festival (NYFF) announced today that Changeling will be the
centerpiece of the festival(September 26 =96 October 12, 2008.
The Changeling may also be shown at the Vienna Film Festival and the Toronto
International Film Festival (TIFF).
When asked if he would attend these events, JMS responded:
At this point, I'm planning to be at the Deauville Film Festival and the New York
Film Festival for the premieres there. There still hasn't been any confirmation that
I've seen on the others, so until there's an announcement, I'm hanging fire. I don't
yet have a firm date on when Changeling screens, only that it's somewhere in the
middle of the festival.
Should be pretty exciting all around.
NEW SCRIPT BOOK COMING SOON - ASK JMS A QUESTION
Here is a note from the Babylon 5 script team:
Later this year we will be releasing the "Babylon 5 Scripts of J. Michael Straczynski:
TV Movies". With this book is a special opportunity. J. Michael Straczynski is letting
fans submit questions he will respond to in the introduction about the four TV Movies
"Thirdspace", "The River of Souls", "Legend of the Rangers" or "The Lost Tales "
CRITICAL NOTE:
No questions will be personally answered. A committee will select the
questions that JMS will respond to from the submissions received. All responses will
appear in the forthcoming "Babylon 5 Scripts of J. Michael Straczynski: TV Movies"
being released later this year.
Questions are being accepted by the official submission form only. Go to
http://b5quotes.com/tinc?key=Q8SJLjPQ&formname=AskJMS to submit a question to JMS.
BABYLON PODCAST: SHOW 124
Welcome to Show #124!
Kosh. Rastaman. I got nothin’.
Feedbackapalooza Part Deux!! Chris Lester from Metamor City Podcast and C.A. Sizemore
are still in on the Feedback Fun.
Colin doesn’t appreciate the tone of JMS’ announcement; Freehold South chimes in on
the JMS announcement, and feels blindsided by it; Bethany from OK comments on “Into
the Fire”, agreeing with Tim’s desire to see what was going on in the Alliance ships
saving Sheridan and Delenn, and disagreeing with Summer calling the Vorlons/Shadows
“whiny”.
Email from Jerry in Ashburn comments on alternatives to deeper explorations of the
revelations from “Into the Fire”, and suggests that “Intersections in Real Time”
could have been cut (we disagree!); Edmund weighs in on the JMS announcement,
theorizing that JMS might be trying to flex his newly found status to see what
he might be able to create; John in Birmingham agrees with Brad’s viewpoint on JMS’
announcement (a comment from PodCulture).
New question: Vipers vs Starfuries? What do you think? Summer thinks the Vipers might
actually take out the Starfuries, and while Thunderbolts might fare a shade better,
they’d still lose out.
Mike Smithwick responds with what he would have cut from B5, and what he would have
added in; Ann in CA wonders if JMS’ announcement was more of an indication that he
hasn’t had the chance to really focus on creating more B5 stories, be it lack of
time or introduction of a block; an X-Files tangent leads to a comparison between
Chris Carter’s long-term work versus JMS’ long-term work.
Jeffrey notes that we haven’t gotten Christopher Franke and Ed Wasser for us to talk
to, and promises to do better; comments on inconsistencies “Into the Fire”; Andy
comments on the “Into the Fire” discussion, and chimes in on what he thinks could
have happened had Londo failed in his plan to kill Cartagia and destroy the Shadow
ships on Centauri Prime; Valerie in MD disagrees with Tim’s opinion that “The Long
Night” was a bad title… she also would love to listen to a Lensman podcast, and is
waiting for our commentary on the Script Books (we’re working on that last one).
Go check out Deep Geeking when you get a
chance, and if you want to contribute something, get ahold of Summer.
To catch up on previous Babylon 5 Podcasts, go to
www.babylonpodcast.com.
How do you feel about JMS' posting about the future of Babylon 5? Do
you agree with him that if Warners isn't ready to fully fund a
project, he should not do it? Do you feel he is just ready to move on?
Send in your thoughts and comments to
sgbruckner@aol.com. I will post them on the
Discussion Page for everyone to share and enjoy. There are some good ones so
far. Add yours! If you see an old topic you want to respond to, go right ahead.
We enjoy hearing from you.
While Andreas Katsulas (G'Kar), Rick (Biggs) and Tim (Choate) are no longer with us,
we will not forget their wonderful personalities and talent -- as well as their
significant contributions to BABYLON 5. Be sure to visit
In Memory Of for more
information about memorial efforts. Until we met again, in a place where no
shadows fall.
BABYLON 5 BIRTHDAYS
Daneil Dae Kim - August 4
Claudia Christian - August 10
Stephen Austin - August 11
Tim Earls - August 15
Nancy Tarczynski - August 16
Skip Beaudine - August 26
Have I missed anyone? If you know the birthday of someone connected with Babylon 5,
pass the information along. We want to include everyone in our Happy Birthday Wishes.
For more of these fabulous cartoons, go to
http://cartoons.sev.com.au/Sev-Space/Sevylon-5/.
THE DEADBOOKS PROJECT - LAUNCHES AUGUST 18
Here's something new for you to take a look at.
The creator of The Deadbooks Project was looking for a new form of SF/Horror entertainment.
With the help of 30 actors and about 40 musical groups from almost as many countries, he is
taking a novel and transforming it into something that has not been seen on the Net. It's not
really a novel anymore, but nor is it a movie, nor an old-time radio show, though it contains
attributes of all those story-telling techniques. He calls it a Hyper-Serialization.
Web-launch of the first 10 hour season is set for August 18.
Right now there are movie trailers on
YouTube giving everyone a sneak peak at what PantherRun Productions has created. If you
have a moment, would you please drop by YouTube and put in DeadBooks…
NEW SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS COMING
Here are a couple of books that would make any science fiction fan's library complete.
Science Fiction Television Series: Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits
for 62 Prime Time Shows, 1959 - 1989. Written by Mark Phillips & Frank Garcia, the book
looks at science fiction series, providing excerpts, trivia and much, much more.
Science Fiction Television Series: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Prime Time Shows,
1990 - 2004
By Frank Garcia and Mark Phillips - with a foreward by Stargate's Brad Wright.
This books covers more recent shows, including BABYLON 5, THE DEAD ZONE, QUANTUM LEAP,
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION and THE X-FILES.
Go to
http://legacyweb.com/scifibook/index.shtml for more information and a link for ordering.
If you enjoy science fiction and have followed a number of TV series over the years, you'll love
these books.
Wild China
Official website: www.bbcamerica.shop.com
Release date: August 5, 2008
Synopsis:
An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series
of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels
of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the
veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant
habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China
from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to
the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and
see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare
creatures.
New video clip from Warner Bros.:
Bamboo 3:25
Windows
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/bbc/wildchina/clips/wc_bamboo_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/bbc/wildchina/clips/wc_bamboo_qt_300.mov
REVIEW:
As we sit in awe of the tremendous atheltic competitions being met during the Olympics, this
video puts China into yet another category -- one of old traditions, vast wilderness, many
near extinct species and absolutely awesome landscapes. Segments that show how rice crops
can be grown and harvested -- along with the fish that inhabit the paddies is a wonderful
example of man co-habitating with the world around him. The conservation efforts of the
Chinese people are little known but should be applauded. This is a story of a remarkable
people and land.
As with other BBC series, this is wonderfully done with a magnificant narration by Bernard
Hill (King Theoden of THE LORD OF THE RINGS).
GOSSIP GIRL: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Release date: August 19, 2008
Gossip Girl: The Complete First Season Comes Out August 19 But You Can Generate Your
Own Gossip Now!! Create your own juicy gossip to text to all of your friends at
www.gossipgirltvondvd.com
Plus enter to win a $1,000 gift card and a 2 night trip to NYC + more.
The second season of GOSSIP GIRL begins September 1.
STEVEN SPIELBERG PRESENTS: TINY TOONY ADVENTURES S1 V1
Release Date: 7/29/08
Official Website: www.kidswb.com/whv
Synopsis:
Rejoice, potatoes du couch, ’cause they’re finally on DVD – in 35 furry, funny,
Montana Max-has-money episodes from the debut season. Here you’ll find Buster Bunny,
Babs Bunny (no relation!), Plucky Duck, Hamton Pig and more denizens of Acme Acres.
And here you’ll find Acme Looniversity, where the Toonsters are schooled under the
wise(guy) guidance of Warner Bros. ’toon legends from Bugs Bunny to Yosemite Sam.
Enroll today!
Key Highlights:
• Produced by Steven Spielberg and Bruce Timm
• The first 35 episodes on 4 discs on DVD for the first time ever!
• 2-time Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Animated Program (1991, 1993)
Some video clips from the WB
Windows:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/tinytoons/vol1/ttv1twoc_puppy_300.asx
Quicktime:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/tinytoons/vol1/ttv1twoc_puppy_qt_300.mov
Windows:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/tinytoons/vol1/ttv1twoc_win_or_lose_300.asx
Quicktime:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/tinytoons/vol1/ttv1twoc_win_or_lose_qt_300.mov
WONDER WOMAN
On Blu-Ray, DVD and On Demand February 2009
Official Site: www.wonderwomanmovie.com
Synopsis:
On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have
raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength – Princess Diana. When an Army
fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong
Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares
(the god of War) has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazonians and has
decided to exact his revenge - intending to start a world war that will not only last
for centuries – but will wipe out every living being on the planet, starting with the
Amazons! It is up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world – by using her
gifts and becoming the ultimate Wonder Woman!
Voice Talent: Keri Russell (Felicity, Waitress)-voice of Wonder Woman, Nathan Fillion
(Waitress, Desperate Housewives)- voice of Steve Trevor, Virginia Madsen (Sideways)-voice
of Hypolyta, Oliver Platt (West Wing, Huff) -voice of Hades , David McCallum (The Man From
U.N.C.L.E., NCIS) – voice of Zeus, Alfred Molina –(Spider Man 2)-voice of Ares, Rosario
Dawson (Sin City)-voice of Artemis)
Video clips from the WB:
Windows:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/wonder_woman/tvspots/
wvww_a0001_wonderwoman_300.asx
Quicktime:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/wonder_woman/tvspots/
wvww_a0001_wonderwoman_qt_300.mov
LEGEND OF THE SHADOWLESS SWORD
Release date: August 12, 2008
Official website: http://www.shadowlesssword.com"
Synopsis:
927 A.D. The Killer-Blade Army has toppled the ruling dynasty, plunging the kingdom
into chaos. The only remaining heir, Prince Jung-Hyun (Lee Seo Jin) is living in exile,
unaware of his family's dark fate. Still loyal to the dynasty, the beautiful and deadly
warrior Soha (Yoon Soy) sets out to find Jung-Hyun and guide him to become the great
leader he was born to be. But with the Army's greatest assassins and the criminal
underworld hunting them, Soha and Jung-Hyun are swept into an explosive, nonstop
battle of swords, wits and bloodshed as they fight to reclaim the fallen throne.
JUSTICE LEAGUE
Release Date: August 19, 2008
Synopsis:
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and
Hawkgirl they have all used their unique powers to fight evil across the galaxy.
These 7 super heroes unite to become the Justice League. These 26 adventures feature
battles with favorite villains like Lex Luthor, Vandal Savage and sorceress Morgan
Le Fey. Acts of justice include saving Aquaman from a coup and clearing Green Lantern's
name in a charge of genocide. From the smash hit TV series, these triumphant tales of
teamwork will enthrall and inspire!
REVIEW:
High above the Earth in the great Watchtower of the Justice League, there are assembled
the world's seven greatest heroes created from the cosmic legends of the universe -
Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Martian Manhunter,
Hawkgirl. Their mission: To fight injustice, to right that which is wrong, and to
serve all mankind.
In this DVD set, you will learn more about these superheroes and provide some of the
backstory that has been missing over the years. In "Blackest Night", Green Lantern
takes center stage. SMALLVILLE's Michael Rosenbaum is perfect as The Flash. The other
voice actors are marvelous -- including Phil LaMaar as Green Lantern, Maria Canas as
Hawkgirl and Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman.
TOM AND JERRY TALES V5
Release date: August 12, 2008
Official website: http://www.kidswb.com\whv
Tom and Jerry Tales: Vol. 5 presents viewers with 12 totally terrific cartoons loaded
with fur-flying, fun-filled chases, mischief and general high-jinks, including encounters
with space aliens in Invasion of the Body Slammers, and Big Foot in Sasquashed. In
Monster Con, legendary monster hunter, Van Helsing, chases after Tom when he’s transformed
into a werewolf. Jerry transforms into a skateboarder while Tom chases him down on a dirt
bike in Xtreme Trouble. Endless Bummer features Tom, Jerry and the lovable Droopy entering
a surfing competition. Tom and Jerry Tales originally premiered on Kids’ WB in September
2006 and features characters from the classic Tom and Jerry cartoons in newly created shorts,
which audiences have not seen done in 30 years. Tom and Jerry Tales can be seen online at
kidswb.com.
Steven Spielberg Presents Freakazoid!: The Complete First Season
Official website: www.kidswb.com/whv
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Synopsis:
Cyber nerd Dexter Douglas surfs the web one fateful night, gets swept into a digital
techno-electro smash-up that bites him in the gigabytes and ? ZAP! ? goes from geek
to freak. To Freakazoid!, that is, a smart- mouthing, butt-kicking, mega-voltage
superhero with things to do (unless there?s something really good on TV). It's
Freaka-Me, Freaka-You fun. Episodes. 14 episodes; each 22 minutes, Disc 1. 1)
Five Day Forecast / Dance of Doom / Hand Man, 2) Candle Jack / Toby Danger in
Doomsday Bet / The Lobe, 3) Mo-Ron / The Sewer Rescue / The Big Question / The
Legends Who Lunch, 4) And Fan Boy Is His Name / Lawn Gnomes: Ch. IV - Fun in the
Sun / Freak's French Lesson, 5) Foamy the Freakadog / Office Visit / Ode to Leonard
Nimoy / Emergency Broadcast System, 6) The Cloud / Candle Jack (repeat). Disc 2 .
Side 1 7) The Chip (Acts I - III), 8) The Chip (Act IV) / Freakazoid is History,
9) Hot Rods From Heck / A Time for Evil, 10) Relax-O-Vision / Fatman and Boy Blubber
/ Limbo Lock-up / Terror Palace, 11) In Arms Way / The Cloud (repeat), 12) Next Time,
Phone Ahead / Nerdator. Side 2, 13) House of Freakazoid / Sewer or Later, 14) The Wrath
of Guitierrez, Plus EC.
Clips from the WB
Sidekick Chronicles 1:58 with commentary (out of pilot)
Windows
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/freakazoid/season1/clips/
frkzds1eps1_sidekick_chronicles_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/freakazoid/season1/clips/
frkzds1eps1_sidekick_chronicles_qt_300.mov
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
Release Date: August 19
Official website: www.terminatorondvd.com
But You Can Recruit and Destroy Now!!
Choose to fight for the MACHINES or the HUMANS, then recruit friends, fight the enemy
and rise through the ranks with the official TSCC Facebook widget at
www.terminatorondvd.com
The series stars Lena Headey (300), Summer Glau ("The 4400", "The Unit", "Firefly"),
Thomas Dekker ("Heroes"), and Richard T. Jones (Vantage Point, "Judging Amy").
The mother of all destiny. Her son, the future leader of mankind. Their protector,
a terminator from the future. Together they must take back the future as Sarah Connor
(300's Lena Headey) prepares her son to fight the war against machines determined to
annihilate the human race. The clock is ticking. Can they stop Judgment Day? The
man-vs-machines tale that has thrilled millions gets a reboot with this popular series,
set after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Will John Connor (Dekker) seize his
destiny? Will a cell phone salesman's chess program evolve into Skynet? Can the sweet
but deadly cyborg (Glau) be trusted? Answers - and the fight for the future - are here
and now!
Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete First Season DVD Special Features
Include:
" "Creating the Chronicles" featurette - an all-encompassing look at the production
process involved with every aspect of bringing Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
to television.
" Commentaries - includes executive producers Josh Freidman & John Wirth, cast members
Summer Glau & Thomas Dekker, and more.
" Terminated Scenes (i.e. deleted scenes)
" Gag Reel
" Cast Audition Tapes - includes Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, and Richard T. Jones
" Storyboard Animatic - featuring the storyboard sequence of the school session where
Cromartie attacks and John narrowly escapes
" Summer Glau Dance Rehearsal
" Extended Director's Cut of Episode The Demon Hand
REVIEW
I hadn't watched this series when it first came on the tube. I was never a fan of the
original movies, but when I began watching TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, I got
hooked. It is an interesting and exciting drama that reminds me a lot of some very old
TV series -- like THE IMMORTAL. In this case however, the baddies are almost invincible
robots.
Lena Headey is wonderful as Sarah Connor and Summer Glau is terrific as their
protector. If you have an afternoon when it's raining and not much on TV (and that happen
more and more lately), pick up this series and give it a try. Season Two begins shortly
and you'll be able to catch up very quickly.
DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures
Official website
http://www.DCSuperheroesfilmation.com
Release date: August 12, 2008
Synopsis:
Episodes. Disc 1. The Atom Cartoons, Invasion Of The Beetle-Men (1967), The Plant
Master (1967), The House Of Doom (1967), The Flash Cartoons, The Chemo-Creature
(1967), Take a Giant Step (1967), To Catch a Blue Bolt (1967), Green Lantern
Cartoons, Evil is as Evil Does (1967), The Vanishing World (1967), Sirena, Empress
of Evil (1967), Disc 2. Hawkman Cartoons, Peril from Pluto (1967), A Visit To Venus
(1967), The Twenty Third Dimension (1967), Justice League Of America Cartoons, Between
Two Armies (1967), Target Earth (1967), Bad Day on Black Mountain (1967), Teen Titans
Cartoons, The Monster Machine (1967), The Space Beast Round-Up (1967), Operation:
Rescue (1967).
WITCHBLADE: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Release date: July 29, 2008
Official Website: www.witchbladedvd.com
Witchblade: The Complete Series
Synopsis:
In this adaptation of the Top Cow comic book, Witchblade is the story of a New York
detective, Sara "Pez" Pezzini, whose search for justice brings her into contact with
the Witchblade, an ancient, intelligent, living weapon so powerful it can battle
Earth's darkest evil forces. Week in and week out, "Pez" employs her skills as a
police detective to fight crime. She finds she must employ the Witchblade to combat
a much greater and frighteningly organized conspiracy of evil that threatens the
very soul of humanity. As Sara tries to keep the secret of the Witchblade, do her
job and have a personal life, she finds that her most formidable adversary may be
the Witchblade itself.
REVIEW:
I remember this series when it was on TNT and thought it was absolutely awesome. The
special effects for a TV drama were just astounding. Yancy Butler was unbelievable as
Sarah Pezzini - in the title role. She was perfect to play this very conflicted person
who saw so much injustice around her and was trying to make a difference not only be
being a policeman -- but by being a good policeman.
This was one of the most under-rated TV series of its day. The cast was wonderful and
you couldn't wait for the next week to see what would happen next as Sarah learned more
about the Witchblade and why she was chosen to wear it.
Video clips from Warner Bros.
Murder Scene 1:41
Windows Media:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
Witchblade_diplopia_murder_scene_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
Witchblade_diplopia_murder_scene_qt_300.mov
Photo Shoot 1:52
Windows Media
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
witchblade_ep102_conundrum_photoshoot_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
witchblade_ep102_conundrum_photoshoot_qt_300.mov
Sara Pezzini 1:17
Windows Media:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
witchblade_ep102_conundrum_sara_pezzini_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
witchblade_ep102_conundrum_sara_pezzini_qt_300.mov
Witchblade 0:49
Windows Media
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
witchblade_ep102_conundrum_witchblade_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/witchblade/complete/
witchblade_ep102_conundrum_witchblade_qt_300.mov
BATMAN BEGINS
Release Date: July 8, 2008
Batman Begins: Limited Edition Gift Set
Synopsis:
Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's
emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder,
disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale)travels the world
seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on
the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked
crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions
to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Actors: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman,
Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Morgan Freeman, Mark
Boone, Jr., Gus Lewis, Linus Roache, Rade Serbedzija
Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Limited Edition Gift Set extras include The Dark Knight Prologue,
a 32-Page Booklet featuring an exclusive comic adaptation of The Dark Knight Prologue,
a BATMAN BEGINS Motion Art Lenticular, 5 Collectible Batman Begins Postcards and
$7.50 "Movie Cash" to see The Dark Knight in theaters.
REVIEW
To me, this is the BEST BATMAN movie to date. While I loved Michael Keaton as BATMAN, Christian
Bale gives a more somber look to the caped crusader. Michael Caine is just wonderful as Alfred
as are Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman.
While the story of BATMAN has been shown in many ways, Christopher Nolan does a wonderful
job of adding tone and emotion through lighting and shadows. Liam Neeson as Bruce Wayne's
early mentor is awesome and the final climax -- just the right touch of myth and wonder.
You leave the theater (or in this case your living room) with anticipation about the next
adventure in this saga. While you have seen BATMAN before, it hasn't been THIS BATMAN.
Let's not miss the toys! How about the Batmobile!!!! Can't you see that tooling down the
highway??? I wonder how many miles to a gallon it gets???
Timing for this DVD release was brilliant. For those who did not catch this film when it
first came out, there was time to catch up before going to THE DARK KNIGHT (released on July 18).
For those who went to see THE DARK KNIGHT, this DVD was on the shelve waiting to give the back
story and bring you up to date. I can't wait to see what is in the future for this one.
BIRDS OF PREY: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Birds of Prey: The Complete Series
Synopsis:
Who will stand up to villains now that a heartbroken Dark Knight has mysteriously
vanished? Never fear, New Gothamites, a trio of champions is ready to take wing -
and Helena, the daughter of Batman and Catwoman, is among them. She calls herself
Huntress and crime is her prey. Teenaged Dinah is the youngest of the group, learning
as she goes and gifted in clairvoyance. And overseeing the awesome threesome's high-
tech nerve center is Batgirl. Left wheelchair-bound by The Joker, she has reinvented
herself as Oracle, the team's cyber expert. Huntress, Dinah, Oracle: They are the
Birds of Prey. Fighting together. Living together. And soaring into adventure together
in 13 breathtaking live-action episodes.
A video clip from WB:
Connection with Cops - 1:43
Windows
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/birdsofprey/clips/bops_connection_with_
cops_300.asx
Quicktime:
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/birdsofprey/clips/bops_connection_
with_cops_qt_300.mov
For more information on other DVDs that have just been released and reviewed, go to
New DVDs
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #400
Doctor Who Magazine, the official publication of the hit BBC TV series, reaches its
400th issue — and celebrates in style! Packed with exclusive photos and interviews,
this very special publication features actor David Tennant talking candidly about
being the Doctor — and his plans for the future; showrunner Russell T. Davies reveals
secrets about his years working on Doctor Who; a new era for the full-color comic strip
begins as the Doctor discovers "The Secrets of the Space Gulag"; the Time Team concludes
their epic viewing of "The Trial of a Time Lord" in a surprising way; and all of the
latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed! Plus much, much more —
including a massive free double-sided poster! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
INDIANA JONES MAGAZINE #4 SPECIAL
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE
The chase is on as we count down Indy’s Top Ten chases! Featuring an exclusive interview
with Ray Winstone ("Mac" in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) as he talks about working for
both sides! Then, learn the "50 Things You Never Knew" about The Last Crusade! Plus, meet
the guy who whips Harrison Ford into shape. Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive
editions. (Titan) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K.
Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
Cult Times Issue #154: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: James Callis talks about his
character, Dr Gaius Baltar and whether his character's luck is changing in the final
season. HEROES: Brand new Hero actress Dana Davis discusses why she avoided news
of Hurricane Katrina when she got the part, and what it's like having Star Trek's
Uhura as a grandmother! GHOST WHISPERER: Star Jennifer Love Hewitt relates tales
of the recent spooky happenings on set and gives some insight into Melinda Gordon's
far darker third season world.
Starburst Issue #364: MUMMY 3: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR: Actor Brendan Fraser
dusts the sand off his boots and discusses the second sequel to the 1999 action Fantasy
film. DOCTOR WHO: Director Graeme Harper provides details on the return of former
companion Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) and the changing life of Donna (Catherine Tate).
HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY - Director Guillermo del Toro provides a ring-side-seat
right in the middle of a night-shoot of this sequel near Budapest… THE INCREDIBLE
HULK - Director Louis Leterrier talks about his hopes for a hulking success with his
rebooted version of the big green giant.
TV Zone #230: DOCTOR WHO: Director Graeme Harper discuses the epic drama of
season finale Journey’s End - and casting a new Davros! STARGATE ATLANTIS: Actress
Rachel Luttrell returns to Atlantis following onscreen and real life maternity, to
take on a new guise as her character Teyla goes undercover as a Wraith Queen… BATTLESTAR
GALACTICA: As the Galactica nears Earth and the pressure comes to bear on President
Roslin, star Mary McDonnell reflects on the burdens of command. REAPER: Former
Invasion star Tyler Labine reveals how he knew the part of slacker Sock was made
for him when he spotted that the character indulged in the same ‘tape hand’ stunts
that he did in reality…
Be sure to drop over to Titan Magazine's
website for updates on magazines associated with specific shows like 24, ALIAS, ANGEL,
BUFFY, CHARMED, LOST, PRISON BREAK, SMALLVILLE and STARGATE SG-1.
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES VOLUME 1 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE TP
by Jim Krueger & Mike Lilly
This original story is set in The New York Times-bestselling world of Jim Butcher's
Dresden Files, and is scripted by Butcher himself! When the supernatural world goes
out of control, there's only one man to call: Harry Dresden, the only professional
wizard in the Chicago phonebook. Collecting the mini-series in its entirety, this
PREVIEWS Exclusive trade paperback is limited to a print run of 2,500!
WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT: A POP-UP GRAPHIC NOVEL
by Will Eisner
On the dead body of a police officer the Spirit discovers a note with the name "Sand
Saref," his lost childhood sweetheart. Saref has come to Central City peddling a deadly
Nazi virus on the black market, but plans go awry when she is double-crossed by a scoundrel
bent on destruction. In a twisted tale of betrayal, the remorseful Spirit must bring his
long-lost love to justice and find the virus before it's too late! Born from shadow and
mystery, Will Eisner's deathless hero returns in a recreation of The Spirit's final two
issues. Coinciding with Frank Miller's upcoming film, Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up
Graphic Novel spins a noir tale of blackmail, murder, and espionage innovatively crafted
into seven full-color pop-up spreads. Reborn, The Spirit breaks out of the conventional
comic book frame, animating the vigor and dynamism of Eisner's original vision. Designed
by renowned paper engineer Bruce Foster, Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up Graphic
Novel comes alive with expansive panoramic cityscapes, three-dimensional action
sequence pop-outs, frame-by-frame expanding mini-booklets, and scene change pullouts.
From the noir aficionado to the comic zealot, fans will celebrate this renaissance of
Eisner's masterpiece, heralding the interactive ingenuity of a new format for sequential
art. (C: 0-1-2) $34.95
THOR #10
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Olivier Coipel.
As the Asgardians returned to this life and Thor returned to Midgard, so came the
ills that have plagued the gods and man for millennia. Now for the first time since
their rebirth, Thor and his fellow hero-gods are venturing forth from the Shining
City to confront the growing evils that amass on their horizon...and within their
walls... 32 pages, $2.99.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #1
Dark Horse Comics
Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. sets out on another globe-hopping adventure in Indiana Jones
and the Tomb of the Gods, the all-new mini-series filled with ancient treasures,
Nazis, and a spectacular cover by Tony Harris (Ex Machina)!
CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #12
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Paul Jenkins, penciled by Ron Garney and
Ramon Bachs, cover by Steve McNiven.
Experience Civil War and its major tie-ins in chronological order! In Captain
America #25, find out what happens next in the life of the Sentinel of Liberty!
The biggest Cap story that Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting have yet to tell, "Death
of a Dream" will stun readers and send shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe
for the next year and it begins here! And in Civil War: The Confession, the team that
brought you the start of Civil War with the New Avengers: Illuminati special presents
a heart-wrenching finale. Two of the Marvel heroes most affected by the shocking
conclusion of the war get together one last time. What is said between them will
set the course of the Marvel Universe for years to come.
THE TWELVE #6
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Chris Weston, cover by Paolo Rivera.
The Laughing Mask--behind bars! Secrets of the Black Widow--revealed! Dynamic Man
kicks ass! The Blue Blade bombs out! And the truth behind the origin of underground
secret agent Rockman!
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS #1
by Pat Mills, Wagner & Gibbons
IDW Publishing is proud to kick off its Doctor Who line with monthly re-presentations
of classic Doctor Who comics, featuring some of the best talents in the business! Up
first, adventures featuring the fourth doctor courtesy of Pat Mills, John Wagner, and
Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Each issue will feature all-new state-of-the-art coloring by
color artist Charlie Kirchoff, as well as an all-new cover by Joe Corroney (Star Trek).
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"The legendary Doctor Who is back, with the first-ever stories created exclusively for
the U.S. market. The Doctor is the last of the Time Lords, survivors of a Great Time War
and, along with his loyal friend and companion Martha Jones from London, they stop
oppression, darkness and evil spreading throughout the galaxies. They're also on the
hunt for the best chocolate milkshakes in the cosmosŠ and while they track that down,
someone else has the Doctor in their sights. As the very last Time Lord out there, he's
highly collectable, to the right people..."
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #17
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will arrive in stores on Oct. 17 from Marvel
Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Joe
Quesada. Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Ok, you're a super hero. And you've got to fight a robot. But while the robot can
punch and blast you with lasers, you can't touch him. That's a problem, right? That's
what the Avengers are up against when they encounter The Vision!"
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
SILVERS SURFER: REQUIEM #4
Silver Surfer: Reqiuem #4 will arrive in stores on August 29 from Marvel Comics.
The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Esad Ribic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"For untold years, Norrin Radd surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars,
witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now his ride comes to an end. Zenn-La,
the planet of his birth, the planet he saved through his own sacrifice -- the Silver Surfer
crossed the galaxy to draw his last breath here. Heąs home. What waits for him?"
Silver Surfer: Reqiuem #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
HULU.COM
THE SITE IS NOW COMPLETE! If you are a fan of old series, you just have to visit
www.hulu.com". While BABYLON 5 is not listed,
there are a lot of my old favorites, including IT TAKES A THIEF, IRONSIDE, AIRWOLF,
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (all of them), THE PRETENDER, REMINGTON STEELE, HART TO HART,
ROSWELL, MIAMI VICE, BIONIC WOMAN, THE SIXTH SENSE, JOHN DOE, 24 -- and many, many more.
The list of movies available is pretty good as well, including ALIEN (4 of them),
PLANET OF THE APES, X-FILES, X-MEN (2) and more. I can see that I'll be spending
a lot more time on-line in the very near future. Now that the first season of
BABYLON 5 has been made available, we can only wait to see what other favorites will
follow.
There are some great series for the kids, including FLIPPER and ASTRO BOY.
The best part -- IT IS FREE!
TRADING POST
Charles has updated his merchandise list in our
TRADING POST. Be sure to wander over to see if there is something to your liking.
If you have items you would like to get rid of, drop me a line and I'll post a note in our
Trading Post. You never know who might be looking for the very thing you no longer have room
to store.
August 22-24, 2008
STARGATE CONVENTION
City: Chicago, Illinois
Place: Wyndham O'Hare
Guests: Michael Shanks, Ben Browder, Alexis Cruz, Lexa Doig, David Kykl
For more information, go to
http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgchi.htm.
August 29-September 1, 2008
DRAGONCON 2008
Guests: Sean Astin, Adam Baldwin, Brad Dourif, Robert Englund, Walter Koenig, Phil
Morris, Peter David, as well as Michael Dorn who was in Capt Simian with Jerry Doyle.
For more information, go to http://www.dragoncon.com
September 18-20, 2008
MID-ATLANTIC NOSTALGIA CONVENTION
Place: The Clarion Hotel
City: Aberdeen, Maryland
Guests: Edd Byrnes, Patty McCormack, Jon Provost, Kathleen Hughes, Larry Storch,
Margaret Kerry -- and more to come
For more information, go to
http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com/. Last year the convention raised
over $4,900 for the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Cancer Center.
October 24-26, 2008
STEEL CITY CON
Place: Pittsburgh, PA
Guests: Chuck Norris, Lou Ferrigno, CJ Graham, Richard Kiel
For more information, go to http://www.steelcitycon.com
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Creation Entertainment has a large number of
conventions planned for the next several months. They include stars from STARGATE,
ENTERPRISE, FARSCAPE, XENA, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, etc. Check out their calendar to
see if one will be in your neighborhood soon. Don't miss their
Videos page as well. It is
full of some priceless video from a number of conventions.
JUMPCON CONVENTIONS
Sites are closed for these conventions. If you are holding tickets for any of these
conventions, please get in touch with convention organizers.
Be sure to visit the referenced sites to see if there have been changes in
dates/guests attending. Visit our Convention Calendar
for a full listing of upcoming conventions.
BACK ISSUES OF THE ZOCALO TODAY
The front page of the The Zocalo Today changes daily, so be sure to check
the back issues to make sure that you haven't
missed anything IMPORTANT! We had a system crash recently, so many of the back issues
are not available. I hope that you find this newsletter of interest and come back
often.
Take care and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sandra Bruckner (sgbruckner@aol.com)
Editor/Publisher
ISN News: The Zocalo Today
http://www.isnnews.net
Copyright - SBruckner, 1999-2008
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