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SyFy Unveils Summer Schedule

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:30:03 +0000

Wondering when you can tune in for Warehouse 13, Alphas or Haven? SyFy has announced their schedule for the summer.

"Eureka: The Real Thing, Force Quit, Friendly Fire" -- A Slice of SciFi Review

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:19 +0000

I missed a couple of weeks of Eureka and ended up mainlining three weeks worth of Eureka. This has both its pluses and minuses. Plus, because it's three weeks of Eureka and you don't have to wait a week to see what happens next. Minuses, because you have three weeks of the show you're invested in and realize that, dang, you have to wait another week to see what happens next.

"The AvengersXXX" -- A Slice of SciFi DVD Review

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:56 +0000

Warning: This review is for the Vivid release of AvengersXXX: A Porn Parody. If you're offended by adult content or think this review might be NSFW, please stop reading now. While we don't include any adult content in this review, we still want to make sure that none of our Slice readers are offended by this review.

Moffat Drops Huge River Song SPOILER

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:56 +0000

Steven Moffat is using Twitter again to drop new nuggets of Doctor Who news. In this case, it's a detail about one of the new series most popular characters, River Song.

Four Minute Preview of "The Amazing Spider-Man"

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:27:43 +0000

Columbia has released a four-minute look at the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man.

NBC Unveils 2012-13 Schedule

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:43 +0000

NBC has set it schedule for the upcoming season.

"Avengers" Crushes "Shadows"

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:02 +0000

The Hulk (and the rest of The Avengers) smashed at the box-office again this weekend.

Fox Announces 2012-13 Schedule

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:09:43 +0000

It's up-fronts week when we find out the fate of some of our favorite shows and get a taste of what's coming back next year.

"Doctor Who" Series Seven To Debut At Festival In August

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:00:15 +0000

The seventh series of Doctor Who will make its debut later this summer at the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival according to the UK's Guardian.

Adoptees Call for "Avengers" Apology

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:00:23 +0000

At one point during The Avengers, Black Widow points out that Loki has "killed 80 people in two days" to which Thor responds, "He's adopted." That exchange has drawn the ire of the adoption community and they've launched a petition demanding an apology from Disney.

"BioShock: Infinite" Pushed Back Release Date

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:00:20 +0000

Studio Games International has pushed back the release date for BioShock: Infinite.

Publicity in "The Avengers" Boosts Food Sales

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:19 +0000

In the closing moments of The Avengers, Tony Stark mentions that once the adventure is over, he'd love to try a certain type of food.

Remembering Maurice Sendak

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Author Maurice Sendak has passed away at the age of 83.

Rebecca Hall Could Join "Iron Man 3"

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:12 +0000

With Jessica Chastain passing on a role in Iron Man 3, actress Rebecca Hall is reportedly in talks to step into the superhero blockbuster. Hall, best known for her work in The Town, would play sexy scientist every bit as smart as Tony Stark. Details on the role are being kept secret at this time. Hall [...]

Sun Spot Could Hurl Flares at Earth

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:30:21 +0000

A "monster sunspot" is raising the possibility that the Earth could see auroras this evening and deal with the impact of massive solar flares.

Whedon Thanks Fans For "Avengers" Support

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:25 +0000

Somewhere Joss Whedon's mother is smiling.

"Avengers Origins" Apps Giveaway

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:05 +0000

To celebrate our 450th episode and the opening of The Avengers, five (5) lucky readers/listeners could win free copies of the new storybook apps that tell the history of the team!

New "Stargate" Headed Our Way?

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:46 +0000

Could we be getting ready for a new journey through the Stargate? According to the latest rumors, yes.

Chastain Passes on "Iron Man 3"

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Turns out Jessica Chastain won't be in Iron Man 3 after all.

Del Toro Says "Prometheus" Killed "At the Mountains of Madness"

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:06:04 +0000

Director Guillermo Del Toro recently revealed that his pet project, an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s At The Mountains of Madness is probably dead--and that director Ridley Scott killed it.

Cameron in "Avatar" Business

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:29 +0000

Director James Camreon says that he's only interested in making sequels to Avatar from this point forward in his movie-making career.

Lutz, Locke Sign On For New "Tarzan"

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:43 +0000

Actors Kellan Lutz and Spencer Locke have signed on to play Tarzan and Jane in Constantin Film’s new Tarzan movie. The new version will be a 3-D motion capture film, directed by Reinhard Klooss.

Kristen Stewart -- "The Tonight Show" Interview

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Actress Kristen Stewart made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week to promote her upcoming film, Snow White and the Huntsman.

"Avengers" Assembles Record Box Office

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:22 +0000

The Avengers assembled on-screen this weekend and audiences were there. The film kicked off the summer blockbuster season on a record-breaking note, taking in $200.3 million in its first three days.

CW Renews "Vampire Diaries," "Supernatural"

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:00:22 +0000

Fans of the Vampire Diaries and Supernatural can rest easy. The CW has given both series a renewal for next season.

"Green Arrow" Called a "Lock" For the CW

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:00:56 +0000

As pilot season winds down and the networks begin to make their final picks of which shows will go to series, the Hollywood Reporter predicts that the new Green Arrow series is a "lock" for the CW.

New "Amazing Spider-Man Trailer" Released

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:00:45 +0000

As promised, a new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man has been released with The Avengers.

Jackson Fires Back at New York Times Critic

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:00:35 +0000

The New York Times' A.O. Scott is not a fan of The Avengers. The critic panned the film in his recent review, leading star Samuel L. Jackson to take to Twitter in response.

"The Divide" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack Giveaway

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:56:21 +0000

To celebrate the recording of our 450th episode, Slice of SciFi has teamed up with Anchor Bay to give away two (2) copies of The Divide on DVD/Blu-Ray Combo pack.

"Avengers" Hype Driving Up Vintage Comic Book Prices

Michael Hickerson — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:00:20 +0000

Looking to own the first appearance of Iron Man, Captain America or Thor? Get ready to pay twice as much as you would have a couple of years ago. Hype for The Avengers is driving up the price of vintage comics featuring characters from the upcoming highly anticipated summer blockbuster.