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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008BLINDNESSJulianne Moore stars as the only sighted person in Fernando Meirelles' SF movie BLINDNESS, set for release on September 26. She said in a recent interview that she was daunted by the role, which tells the story from her character's point of view. Literally. "It's told through her eyes in the book--it's all from her point of view--so there were times when it reads like 'She thought she would do this' or 'She decided not to do that,' and I wondered how to play that." The story, based on the book by Portuguese author José Saramagoa, deals with a mysterious infection that sweeps the population of an unidentified city, leaving all but a few without sight, including Moore's character, a doctor's wife. When victims are first placed in an abandoned asylum, they become victims of other inmates and guards. "What's amazing about Fernando is that he tells these big stories in great sweeping detail and huge cinematic gestures, where you see this swath of humanity, but he does it small brush," Moore said. The oddly futuristic story gives no hint as to the film's setting or time, and Moore said that's on purpose. "I always say movies don't predict the future; they merely reflect the culture," she said. "In the last decade, there's been so much happening politically and socially in terms of natural disasters and man-made disasters that it's kind of overwhelming for us. There's this huge sense of anxiety in our global culture. This film definitely reflects that." BLINDNESS also stars Danny Glover, Mark Ruffalo, Gael Garcia Bernal and Alice Braga.
THIRST Variety reports that Universal Pictures and Focus Features have boarded Oldboy director Park Chan-wook's in-production vampire movie THIRST. It's the first time a Korean film has received U.S. studio financing and a stateside distribution commitment before its local release. Universal and Focus will invest in and co-produce the movie, which has so far been steered by Korean studio CJ Entertainment. Focus will premiere the film in North America, with CJ handling the remaining international sales rights. CJ also will distribute the film in South Korea. THIRST stars Song Kang-ho (The Host), Shin Ha-kyun (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance) and Kim Ok-bi as the leading lady. The movie deals with a priest who participates in a medical experiment to find a cure for a deadly disease, with traumatic repercussions. It is slated to be completed in time for a festival bow in mid-2009.
LOST AND FOUNDBATTLESTAR GALACTICA star Katee Sackhoff has signed on to Dick Wolf's NBC pilot LOST AND FOUND. She'll play an LAPD detective who is banished to working John and Jane Doe cases after clashing with department brass. According to the Hollywood Reporter, her signing lifts a casting contingency on the pilot and gives it a formal green light.
CASTLENathan Fillion (Firefly, Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog) stars in CASTLE, scheduled for the 2009 season. Fillion plays Nick Castle, a successful murder-mystery writer who has just killed off his main character. However, it seems one of his fans liked his books just a bit too much when a copycat murderer starts running around killing people as described in Castle's books. The weary writer is called in by the NYPD homicide department to help them catch the killer. The show is produced by ABC.
THE CHANGELING The first trailer for JMS' THE CHANGELING is now online at http://www.movieweb.com/news/03/31203.php. The film, based on a true story, stars Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan and Michael Kelly. The events follow the plight of a woman (Jolie) that has her kidnapped son returned, only to find out that he is not really her son after all. Angelina Jolie is a powerful actress and this role truly showcases her acting ability. We all know JMS can spin a wonderful story -- Clint Eastwood has brought it to the big screen.
DOOMSDAY PROTOCOL According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fox has picked up DOOMSDAY PROTOCOL, an original story by Shane Salerno. The plot details are being kept under wraps, but it is known to be an epic science fiction adventure in the vein of "The Seven Samurai" involving a group of aliens and humans with various abilities who are brought together to save Earth. No word on when production will begin.
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 - Identity Crisis Gibbs and the team realize that a cadaver mistakenly tagged as a John Doe is actually that of a career felon with ties to a criminal mastermind.
8:00pm on BBC America
9:00pm on BBC America ON SCI-FI TONIGHT
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RANGER REPORT - GARY COLE SIGHTINGRanger Anne reports that Gary Cole is making a guest appearance tonight on PSYCH at 10:00pm ET on USA.The episode, "Gus Walks Into a Bank," deals with Shawn Spencer (played by James Roday) trying to find a way to help his buddy Burton "Gus" Guster (Dule' Hill)... who's being held hostage duing a bank robbery. Shawn has to figure out how to sneak into the bank & become the negotiator for the robbers. Along with tonight's airing, this episode will be repeated at the following days/times (all ET): September 13 1:01am, 1pm, 11pm September 14 10am September 16 12:05am
Thanks for sending along the information, Anne.
* Contains two complete chronologies: Terry Jones' Babylon 5 Historical Database
(parts of which were previously published in the now-defunct Official Babylon 5
magazine) and I. Marc Carlson's "Time Line of the Babylon 5/Crusade Universe."
For more details, go to
http://www.babylon5scripts.com/B5%20Chronology%20Book%20Sample.pdf to see some
sample pages of the work. To place your order, go to
www.babylon5scripts.com.
This week’s show was slightly delayed because of Dragon*Con. Thank Brad for imbibing
in the Red Bull to speed his post-con recovery and get the editing done.
Vorlons and political tangents do not mix. The puns are too much, it’s too late for
the sane ones to vote. That, and the smoke machines. Let’s hear it for the Hollywood
Wafters Guild!
Deep Geeking: This week, Tim and Summer talk about “Atonement”, and we pick nits
about the pacing and some aspects of the execution in this episode… notably on why
Delenn’s clan waited so long before taking issue with her relationship with John
Sheridan, and what exactly is the purpose of the assistant in The Dreaming, anyway?
Was Lennier’s guidance colored by his feelings for her, and his subconscious hopes
of separating Sheridan and Delenn?
Tim doesn’t care for the “genie in the bottle” element of The Dreaming as a plot
device to reframe some badly needed exposition and back story. For the weight and
potential impact of what was revealed in this episode, could it have been pieced
out to viewers differently? The mandate of summoning Delenn home for this questioning
was mostly a surprise, and some breadcrumbs about this being a looming issue might
have taken care of some of that.
Go check out Deep Geeking when you get a chance, and if you want to contribute a
geeking essay, send a note to Summer.
Discussion: In an email for Jeffrey, Gene from Greenville wants to get his opinion
on the real impact of JMS’ statement on current or future collaborations with WB;
James in Tallahassee agrees that BSG’s Vipers would indeed wipe the floors with
B5’s Starfuries and Thunderbolts (warning… serious geeky tangent approaching!);
Rod in Nashville sent in a voicemail in praising JMS’ out-of-the-box resolution
to the Shadow War, a victory of wills and philosophies, rather than resorting to
a shoot-out in space.
To catch up on previous Babylon 5 Podcasts, go to
www.babylonpodcast.com.
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.
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.
If you enjoy science fiction and have followed a number of TV series over the years, you'll love these books.
Synopsis:
Starring: John Barrowman , Eve Myles , Burn Gorman , Naoko Mori , Gareth David-Lloyd With fearsome new aliens, compelling new storylines, and amazing guest stars the second season of Torchwood takes the close-knit team through dare-devil action, temptation, heartache, and a life changing event for one of them.
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Synopsis: For more information on other DVDs that have just been released and reviewed, go to New DVDs
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 SPECIALPREVIEWS 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
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.
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!
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
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.
JUMPCON CONVENTIONS
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Science Fiction Television Series: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Prime Time Shows,
1990 - 2004
TORCHWOOD - SEASON 2
PUSHING DAISIES
Smallville Season 7
Supernatural S3
Cult Times Issue #156: Special Issue - only $2.99. HEROES: Hiro and Ando
start a new quest; a look at Elle - Kristen Bell and DOCTOR WHO's Director Douglas
MacKinnon takes you behind the scenes on the two-part story that brought the Sontarans
back to the series.
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #400
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…
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES VOLUME 1 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE TP
WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT: A POP-UP GRAPHIC NOVEL
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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