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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008
STAR TREK ONLINEThe Associated Press reports that Star Trek Online, a massively multiplayer online game, is in active development. Game developer Cryptic Studios Inc. recently announced that it had secured the rights to develop and publish the game from CBS Consumer Products after now-defunct Perpetual Entertainment canceled its plans for a similar game. Players will begin Star Trek Online as the captain of a small Starfleet or Klingon Empire ship. They can customize their characters from pre-existing Trek species and can create entirely new alien races. As they progress through the game, players can increase in rank and gain larger vessels and more crew and engage in ship-to-ship battles. The game will be set a few generations following the last Star Trek film and won't feature any familiar characters from the movies or TV series. No release date has been set for the game's debut. More details about the game will be announced over the weekend in Las Vegas. Live Webcast - Aug. 10 If you cannot be in Las Vegas on Sunday to see the first reveal of gameplay footage and information about Star Trek Online (and Leonard Nimoy!), please join the LIVE webcast of the event at 1:30 p.m. PDT. Use the link at: http://www.startrekonline.com/frontpage to watch.
BATTLESTAR PREQUELBATTLESTAR GALACTICA fans rejoice. The SCI FI Channel announced that it will air a new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA two-hour prequel movie, set to air in 2009 following the conclusion of the series. Directed by star Edward James Olmos, the as-yet-untitled new film will be set before the events of the original Battlestar miniseries and will focus on Cylons: Number One, known as Cavil (Dean Stockwell), resistance leader Sam T. Anders (Michael Trucco) and Chief Galen Tyrol (Aaron Douglas). In the beginning, the Cylons had a plan, but it didn't account for one thing: survivors. During the chaotic aftermath of the nuclear destruction, two powerful Cylon agents struggle with plots and priorities on the human ships that got away and among the resistance fighters who were left behind. The film will be written by Jane Espenson and will begin shooting in Vancouver, Canada, at the end of the summer. After airing on SCI FI, it will be released on DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The final 10 episodes of the fourth and last season of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will begin airing on SCI FI Channel in 2009.
PRIMEVAL PRIMEVAL premieres at 9:00pm tonight on BBC America. The series has been a hit for the past two years in the U.K., averaging better than 6 million viewers. PRIMEVAL is a series about dinosaurs roaming around present-day England thanks to a tear in the space-time continuum. In an interview conducted by Misfits of Sci-Fi, star Douglas Hensall describes the series as somewhat like The A-Team with dinosaurs.
ROBIN HOODWhile we're talking about BBC America series, here's a tidbit about ROBIN HOOD (one of my favorite shows). BBC America has picked up the series for a third season. The show is currently filming in Hungary. Season three will pick up where the second season, which concluded last week, left off, with Robin (Jonas Armstrong) bent on revenge against Gisborne ( Richard Armitage) following a tragedy and the Sheriff's (Keith Allen) failure to kill Prince John. The third season will also feature the arrival of Friar Tuck (David Harewood, "Blood Diamond"). Should the series go to a fourth season, star Jonas Armsstrong will probably be missing. He said in an interview, "Playing Robin Hood has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life," he says. "I'm grateful to the fans for their support and to all the cast and crew for their friendship and loyalty throughout, but the time has come to take on new challenges and look at new opportunities."
INGLORIOUS BASTARDS Variety reports that Brad Pitt has officially signed on to play the lead in Quentin Tarantino's new film, INGLORIOUS BASTARDS. Pitt will play a backwoods Tennessee soldier who forms a team of eight Jewish-American soldiers. Tarantino has already cast filmmaker Eli Roth for one of the roles, and it is said that casting will be complete in a matter of weeks. Also, Simon Pegg, David Krumholtz and Natasha Kinski are in negotiations to join the cast as well. Pegg would play a British lieutenant, Krumholtz will play a soldier under Pitt's character and Kinski would play a German movie star. It was also said that Tarantino mainstay Tim Roth was said to be up for a role, but there were scheduling conflicts with his new television series, LIE TO ME. The film will commence production on October 13 in Germany and Tarantino is aiming to finish the film in time for next year's Cannes Film Festival.
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 The Unit - Off the Meter Jonas and Bob try to save Ron Cheals' illegitimate daughter from a cult, but it puts the two Unit members in jeopardy of losing their jobs, reputations and more.
8:00pm on A&E
9:00pm on BBC America - NEW
9:00pm on SciFi
10:00pm on ABC
RANGER REPORTS - JMS IN COLORADO NEXT WEEKENDRanger Andres reports that J. Michael Straczynski will speak at the 11th Annual International Mars Society Convention, August 14-17, 2008 in Boulder, Colorado at the University of Colorado. Joining JMS will be scientists from NASA, The Mars Society and the International Space University. Astronaut Buz Aldrin has been invited. For more information, go to www.marssociety.org/portal/c/Conventions/2008.
BABYLON PODCAST: SHOW 123 Welcome to Show #123! When the ground shakes, save the big screen TV. Feedbackapalooza!! Chris Lester from Metamor City Podcast and C.A. Sizemore join the voicemail fun fest. Gary gives Summer and Brad directives on stuff to do for The Babylon Podcast, and starts bypassing Tim-Guarding-The Voicemail-Gate and sending vmails directly to Mike by sending them to the Slice of SciFi voicemail line by mistake; Markum from Indy loves hearing Jeffrey’s Hollywood insider insight, and would love him to do a Business of Hollywood podcast (didja know about FPM show Deep Geeking when you get a chance, and if you want to contribute a geeking essay, get ahold of Summer. 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.
For more information and to order B5 Other Voices, go to www.B5OtherVoices.com.
Volume 3 will never be offered at a discount again.
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.
TRADING POSTCharles has updated his merchandise list in our TRADING POST. Be sure to wander over to see if there is something to your liking.
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.
STEVEN SPIELBERG PRESENTS: TINY TOONY ADVENTURES S1 V1Release Date: 7/29/08Official Website: www.kidswb.com/whv
Synopsis:
Key Highlights:
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WONDER WOMANOn Blu-Ray, DVD and On Demand February 2009Official Site: www.wonderwomanmovie.com
Synopsis: 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:
LEGEND OF THE SHADOWLESS SWORDRelease date: August 12, 2008Official website: http://www.shadowlesssword.com"
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
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: 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 SeasonOfficial website: www.kidswb.com/whvRelease 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.
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:
REVIEW
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 AdventuresOfficial website http://www.DCSuperheroesfilmation.com Release date: August 12, 2008
Synopsis:
Release date: July 29, 2008
Witchblade: The Complete Series
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.
Photo Shoot 1:52
Sara Pezzini 1:17
Witchblade 0:49
BATMAN BEGINSRelease Date: July 8, 2008
Batman Begins: Limited Edition Gift Set
Director: Christopher Nolan 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.
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
A video clip from WB:
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.
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)!
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).
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:
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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.
For more information, go to
http://www.creationent.com/cal/stlv.htm.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!
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.
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8:00pm on BBC America
DEAD AIR
Science Fiction Television Series: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Prime Time Shows,
1990 - 2004
JUSTICE LEAGUE
TOM AND JERRY TALES V5
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
WITCHBLADE: THE COMPLETE SERIES
BIRDS OF PREY: THE COMPLETE SERIES
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…
THOR #10
INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #1
CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #12
THE TWELVE #6
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS #1
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #17
SILVERS SURFER: REQUIEM #4
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August 6-10, 2008