Saturday, July 16, 2005:

THE BOOK OF DANIEL:
The Hollywood Reporter indicates that NBC has commissioned 13 episodes of THE BOOK OF DANIEL, a series about an unconventional minister. The network had originally surprised media observers by not picking up the much-heralded show for its fall 2005-'06 schedule. Aidan Quinn (Practical Magic) stars as Rev. Daniel Webster, an Episcopalian minister, who regularly talks to a modern-day incarnation of Jesus. Webster relies on Christ to guide him as he deals with church matters, family issues and his own dependency on prescription painkillers. Co-stars include Susanna Thompson (Star Trek: Voyager) as Webster's wife and Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream) as a bishop with whom Webster frequently clashes.

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NIGHT STALKER:
According Frank Spotnitz, the X-Files veteran who will executive produce THE NIGHT STALKER, the new upcoming horror series will put a fresh, modern spin on the two 1970s Night Stalker television movies and the short-lived series, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, that inspired it. The series will star Stuart Townsend (Queen of the Damned) as the put-upon, evil-chasing reporter Carl Kolchak. "What the show's really about is good and evil," Spotnitz said. "In this show, evil really does have supernatural forces at its command. Good does not. Good has to operate through human beings. So that is interesting to me." THE NIGHT STALKER will debut this fall on ABC.

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HARRY POTTER:
With the release this morning (12:01am) of the latest HARRY POTTER book, news of the next film is very timely indeed. For the San Diego Comic Con, Director Mike Newell sent a taped message and an exclusive new look at the latest Harry Potter film – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Newell joked in his message that things are getting darker more serious for Harry and company this time out citing new challenges like the Tri-Wizard Tournament, old villains like Lord Voldemort and Harry facing something he had yet to face in his three previous years at Hogwarts – feelings for girls. A trailer is available at the official website http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/gobletoffire/index.html. The Comic-Con exclusive trailer opens with a nightshot of Hogwarts and talk of the pending tournament where other schools will be invited to participate. Clips shown included unfinished CGI on a carriage-like vehicle and some creatures and also offered the first shots of the new teacher for dark arts, Mad Eye Moody. One scene included was Harry's talk with a put-out Ron about how he did not submit his name for the tournament, but he was chosen anyway. There was also a shot of the big dance, with Harry, Ron and Hermione all spiffed up. Dragons, mermaids and a dash of Hagrid rounded out the exclusive look. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is scheduled for a November 18 release.

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MONSTER HOUSE:
Steve Buscemi (Armageddon, Monsters, Inc.) voices a 75-year-old grouch who is constantly kicking people off his property in the upcoming motion-capture animated film MONSTER HOUSE. In an interview promoting his latest live-action project, THE ISLAND, Bucemi said, "That was a bizarre way to work, because you act everything out, but on a stage with no, or very little, props or sets. You really have to imagine everything." Buscemi had his movements captured by a computer to be used as a basis for computer animation. He wore a suit covered with sensors to give the computer reference points for his movements. "As an actor I get so much from whatever wardrobe I'm wearing," he said. "That helps me define who the character is. And in that [movie] everybody is dressed the same, in these jumpsuits with sensors. You have sensors on your face. So you're really working more from your imagination. I found it very disconcerting." MONSTER HOUSE follows the adventure of three teens who find out the hard way that their neighbor's home is actually a monster. Other actors in the cast include Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kevin James, Jason Lee and Kathleen Turner. Buscemi said that he's seen drawings of his character, Nebbercracker, and that it looks nothing like him, except that he's thin and bony. MONSTER HOUSE is tentatively scheduled to open on July 26, 2006.

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TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES:
To catch up on the latest news from this week -- and last month, go to News Page. You'll find the everything from our front page -- but over a longer period of time.

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Fans will get a first-ever look at Paramount Pictures'/Lakeshore Entertainment's sci-fi thriller AEON FLUX when Charlize Theron leads a panel at Comic-Con International, joined by co-star Marton Csokas, director Karyn Kusama, producers Gale Anne Hurd and David Gale, and "Aeon Flux" creator Peter Chung. The panel will be in Hall H on Saturday, July 16th; Paramount's Comic-Con presentation begins at 11:45 with a fifteen-minute appearance by Pablo Helman, visual effects supervisor of War of the Worlds, followed by a 45-minute Aeon Flux panel.

For more details, please visit www.comic-con.org.

"UFO Hunters"
Airs on Monday, August 1 at 8:00pm ET

They look to the stars, to Earth, and within the human body. They are the UFO research elite that seeks answers to the mysteries of the UFO phenomenon. Their determination, attitude, and methodologies stand strong against ridicule and disbelief. In the end, UFO hunters exhibit scientific evidence that pushes the boundary of modern-day thinking. At annual conferences, they share findings and are often stunned by the commonality of their cases. Follow UFO hunters as they search for UFOs and investigate crash sites. Their hunts for physical evidence of UFOs and alien life forms sometimes end up as global wild goose chases, but there are other times, when what they find is just too intriguing....and might just prove that it is possible that we are not alone in the universe. TVPG

"UFOs and the White House"
Airs on Monday, August 22 at 8:00pm ET

Did you know that the office of President of the United States has had a direct involvement with UFOs for over 50 years? Since WWII, every Chief Executive has publicly discussed, issued, or received documents from the White House pertaining to "Unidentified Flying Objects". Many of these documents have never been seen on television before and some of the stories surrounding these UFO-presidential encounters are broadcast for the first time. Find out which administrations had to defend our country from unidentified objects...who was sitting in the Oval Office during the biggest UFO sightings... and how the government's UFO files are handled, depending on political affiliations. We'll gather the facts and glean information from presidential libraries that reveal startling insight on UFOs and the White House. TVPG

" Dear Horror Fans!
Last night I was invited to see the Los Angeles premiere of George A. Romero's LAND OF THE DEAD. It stars Simon Baker ( a Penny Lane supporter and star of the tv show "The Guardian") , John Legiuzamo, Dennis Hopper and more. It was great! I am very squeamish when it comes to horror movies, ironically, and I have to say I missed a lot of KNB's incredible effects burying my face during the worst of it. They were so REAL! The acting was great, we even laughed a lot ( intentional on George's part!) , the evening was a huge success. He got great reviews in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. George hasn't made a film in a while as you may know. He is the best when it comes to these kinds of movies. He started the zombie craze!! It's so wild because he is the warmest and kindest guy. AND he needs our help. Universal hasn't put very much money into advertisement. What a film makes in it's opening weekend determines the studio's future decisions about what films will be made and filmmakers will make them! It is imperative we go out and see LAND OF THE DEAD this weekend and cast our vote! If you want to see more sci fi and horror films made, make sure you see the ones that come out on the opening weekend! Please take a friend and go be entertained this weekend by seeing Land Of The Dead! Cast that vote!
Stay scared!
Pat"

Dennis Madalone was the stunt coordinator on many Star Trek series. He's also a singer and is giving away DVDs and CDs in lieu for donations to charities on his home page. Pat Tallman's Penny lane will be added to that charity listing this week. Check out Dennis' website at www.americawestandasone.com.

Foster children are children whose parents are unable or unwilling to care for them. Penny Lane Foster Children are in loving, nurturing and supervised and specially trained foster homes throughout the community. Every child deserves to be loved and celebrated.

Help Penny Lane celebrate this milestone for the foster children in our care. We would like to provide special gifts for our graduating students.

WISH LIST:
MP3 Players
Video Games ( PG 13 preferred )
Movie Passes
Gift Certificates
Please share this wish list with friends and associates!

Visit our website www.pennylane.org to learn more about the positive programs Penny Lane provides to foster children, youth, and our community.

Jerry Doyle - July 16
J. Michael Straczynski - July 17
David Warner - July 29

If there is anyone we have missed, be sure to drop me a note so that I can add them to our Cast and Crew Birthday Listing. We want to include everyone in our Happy Birthday Wishes.

The second part of A Matter of Honor, by Sally Malcolm, is scheduled to be released in early September 2005. The story follows on from the events of A Matter of Honor, as the team attempt to rescue Major Henry Boyd and the SG-10 team from the black hole planet.

But the rescue attempt has unforeseen consequences which force them to confront a monstrous secret on the homeworld of the Kinahhi.

The book will be available for purchase from http://www.stargatenovels.com/books.shtml and www.amazon.co.uk. for those outside of the UK.

This 63-card set collects all 20 Season One episodes in one set, with three cards outlining each exciting episode with 3 images and a plot synopsis. 12 packs per box, 5 cards per pack. Also available is a collector's trading card binder. Five cards per pack. 40 packs per box. (CAUT: 4)

Inkworks brings the amazing space adventure film, Serenity, to a premium set of trading cards. Oscar- and Emmy-nominated writer/ director Joss Whedon - responsible for the worldwide TV phenomena Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel - now applies his trademark compassion and wit to his film about a small band of galactic outcasts, first brought to audiences in the cult-hit FOX TV series, Firefly. The 72-card series features the amazing story and special effects of the highly anticipated film. Also available is a collector's trading card binder and a mini press sheet. Six cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4)
COLLECTOR ALBUM..........$19.95
"RENEGADES" MINI-PRESS SHEET..........$69.95

Further Details
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the release of 24: Season Four for the 8th of August. No additional details are available as yet. Stay tuned for updates.

ET: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL
Starring: Henry Thomas
Released: 23rd August 2005
SRP: $19.98

Further Details
Universal has announced a single disc re-release of the classic Steven Spielberg film E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial for the 23rd of August, priced at around $19.98. The disc will feature an anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) transfer, both DTS ES 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 EX audio, an exclusive audio track of John Williams' magical score, 'The Reunion: E.T.'s Family and Friends' featurette, a 'Behind-the-Scenes with Composer John Williams' featurette, the original theatrical trailer, exclusive production photos and concept drawings, and an 'E.T.'s Interactive Space Tour' feature. A separate pan and scan release will also be available at the same time.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN DVD

Warner Home Video has announced an Oct. 18 release date for THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: The Complete First Season, a five-disc set featuring the television series from the 1950s that starred George Reeve as Superman. Here is how Warner describes the collection:

"It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! The legendary Man of Steel, last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton lives on earth, assuming the secret identity of Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman. This is the first Superman TV series! Originally aired in the 1950's, it featured George Reeves as Superman and enjoyed tremendous success during its broadcast. The TV series premise was established a year before its broadcast via the theatrical release of Superman and The Mole Men in 1951."

We have a lot of information on new WB DVDs. Visit our NEW DVD Page for press releases and video clips that may be of interest to you. Information includes KUNG FU, MI-5, Carnivale, Troy, The Matrix, and more.

Visit to the DVD Reviews page to see what I thought of the set. Let me know if you agree -- or found some other special material that should be noted.

TV Zone Special #64: NEW SEASON PREVIEWS: STARGATE SG-1 and STARGATE ATLANTIS. In this issue, you will find previews of the new seasons, with cast changes, new plotlines and new foes ahead. Cast interviews with Ben Browder, Joe Flanigan, Amanda Tapping, Chris Judge, Michael Shanks, Beau Bridges, Cliff Simon, Mitch Pileggi, Paul McGillion and Jason Momoa. Also inside, preparing for the 10th Doctor Who and a look at the end of the past season.

Starburst #326: FANTASTIC FOUR: Ioan Gruffudd discusses his lead role as Mr Fantastic in the big screen comic adaptation, and talks about some of the fabulous CGI special effects used in the movie. DOCTOR WHO's writer and executive producer Russell T Davies looks to the future as he prepares to steer the next 28 confirmed instalments of the hit series, including two Christmas specials. Also BATMAN BEGINS' director Christopher Nolan, scriptwriter David S Goyer, stars Katie Holmes & Michael Caine talk about this blockbuster movie.

Cult Times #118: STARGATE SG-1: Michael Shanks talks about returning to his Daniel Jackson character for the ninth season with new cast members and new adventures ahead. Also in this issue, The Shield's Glenn Close joins the series as tough-talking Captain Monica Rawling. She explains why she decided to try her hand at series television

TV Zone #191: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's star Katee Sackhoff has been braving the elements – and nearly catching hypothermia shooting the series! She tells TV Zone what her character Lt Starbuck will be getting up to in Season Two of the hit Space Opera. STARGATE Producer John Smith reveals the trials of getting a last-minute go-ahead for Season Nine of Stargate SG-1, and discusses the future of its sister show Atlantis.

Cult Times Special #34: DOCTOR WHO: This issue can be a primer for Doctor Who fans. After a nine-year absence, 2005 marked the return of Doctor Who, bigger and better than ever before. Under the guidance of Russell T Davies, it's moved from being a fondly-remembered piece of kitsch to a vital, ratings-grabbing part of the BBC's schedule. You get an in-depth look at the past, present and future of the galaxy's best-loved Time Lord. New to DOCTOR WHO? This issue will give you a look at the 26 years of DOCTOR WHO. This guide features the high points of the series so far and the facts you need to know to fully immerse yourself in the Whoniverse! Also included in this issue, SMALLVILLE's executive producer Alfred Gough looks back on the fourth season of this pre-Superman Clark Kent and tells us why he thinks it's the best year yet! Paul McGillion talks about his role as Dr. Beckett in STARGATE ATLANTIS and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's Edward James Olmos looks at the series cliffhanger.

Expose #94: HARRY POTTER: In this issue, you'll learn more about the weird and wonderful world of unlicensed fan fiction as it pushes back the boundaries of JK Rowling’s fictional world… and, in some cases, the boundaries of taste. HERCULES: NBC’s new mini-series explores the darker side of the Greek hero. Meet star Paul Telfer as he talks about taking the character back to his murderously gory origins, and how he pushed to play the character with an English accent.

Starburst Special #69: STAR WARS SPECIAL: This issue contains: The Complete History -- From The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, we look at the complete six-chapter epic; Dark Influences -- 10 ways the Star Wars trilogy has influenced Revenge of the Sith, and Archive Interviews -- Original Starburst interviews with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kirshner and Return of the Jedi director Richard Marquand.

Fantastic Four #529 will arrive in stores on July 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Mike McKone.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Appointment Overdue!' Reed's got a rendezvous to keep at the edge of space‹but in order to reach it, he's going to have to work his way through a battalion of America's best-trained fighting men!"

Fantastic Four #529 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #523

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Terry Dodson.
"Moving Up." It's the sensational Spider-Man versus the horrendous hordes of Hydra as the villainous organization makes its final push to seize control of the country! Standing in the way? Everyone's favorite wall-crawler. But will Spidey have enough left in the tank to take out the group of terrorists and save the day? Part 5 of 6.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 3.

FANTASTIC FOUR #530

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Mike McKone.
It's a reunion with destiny as the Fantastic Four once more brave the hazards of outer space for a rendezvous with a fateful cosmic storm ­ And the secret that lies therein!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 24.

SUPREME POWER #18

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Gary Frank.
"Exhibit R: The Statement of Mark Milton." Hyperion's world is turned upside down when his dark secret is exposed to the entire world. But the worst is yet to come... Next month's news will blow you away!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 31.

STRANGE: BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS TPB

Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Sara "Samm" Barnes, penciled by Brandon Peterson, cover by Peterson.
Brash young surgeon Dr. Stephen Strange is on a collision course with destiny -- a journey that will force him to search the deepest corners of his own heartŠand the outer reaches of the cosmos! Masters of the comic-book medium J. Michael Straczynski, Samm Barnes and Brandon Peterson chronicle the adventures of the Master of the Mystic Arts in the year's most highly anticipated origin story! Collects Strange #1-6.

144 pages, $17.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #522

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Kaare Andrews.
It's an action-packed extravaganza as the hordes of Hydra make a final push to take over the United States!! And it's up to everyone's favorite red, white, and blue web-slinger to make sure that "Hail Hydra" isn't the new national anthem!

COMIC BOOKS: For a listing of current comic books written by J. Michael Straczynski, go to JMS COMIC BOOKS page. There is a brief synopsis of the book and a date when publication is expected. Issued covered are AMAZING SPIDERMAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, STRANGE, RISING STARS, and others.
For other comic book titles for such shows as STARGATE, SERENITY, CSI, ANGEL, etc., go to COMIC BOOKS - OTHER TITLES.

Tye Bourdony has sent along his latest satires for your enjoyment.

STARGATE ATLANTIS:
07/22/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) THE INTRUDER
07/22/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) THE INTRUDER
07/29/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) RUNNER
07/29/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) RUNNER

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
07/18/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) SCATTERED
07/22/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) VALLEY OF DARKNESS
07/22/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) VALLEY OF DARKNESS
07/25/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) VALLEY OF DARKNESS
07/29/2005 08:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) BATTLESTAR GALACTICA PART 1
07/29/2005 09:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) BATTLESTAR GALACTICA PART 2
07/29/2005 10:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) BATTLESTAR GALACTICA PART 3
07/29/2005 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) LOST PLANET OF THE GODS PART 1
07/29/2005 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) LOST PLANET OF THE GODS PART 2
07/29/2005 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE LONG PATROL
07/29/2005 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO PART 1
07/29/2005 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO PART 2
07/29/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) FRAGGED
07/29/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) FRAGGED

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