Slice of SciFi

“Chuck” Starts January 10th

Michael Hickerson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:41:58 +0000

Everyone's favorite Nerd Herd member turned spy will return to television screens on Sunday, January 10th. NBC has announced that the third season of "Chuck" will get a two night kick-off in January. On Sunday, the show will run a two-hour season premiere and then settle into its regular time slot the next evening. "Chuck" will air on Mondays at 8 p.m. EST, according to NBC.

Pitt Falls Into “Dark Void”

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:46 +0000

Actor Brad Pitt has signed on for the big-screen adaptation of the popular video-game "The Dark Void" Variety reports. "Dark Void" follows a pilot who crash lands in the Bermuda Triangle following a routine mission and finds himself in an alternate world resembling a primitive Earth where aliens with superior technology are planning to take over civilization.

“The Prisoner” Starts Strong, Drops Quickly

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:32 +0000

AMC executives were probably overjoyed to see the numbers for the first night of the updated "The Prisoner." The first two installments delivered 2.2 million viewers for the cable outlet Sunday evening. Monday's figures were a little less encouraging.

ABC Sets Premiere for Final Season of “Lost”

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:10 +0000

If you’ve got your calendar handy, you may want to mark Tuesday, February 2 on it. That’s when “Lost” returns for its sixth and final season, ABC has announced. The series will air its final season on Tuesdays in the 9 p.m. EST time slot, according to a network release. The first evening will kick off with a [...]

Filming On “Thrones” Complete

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:44 +0000

Filming on the pilot episode of “A Game of Thrones” has wrapped, reports SciFi Wire. The shoot ran for three weeks, taking place in several countries and involving hundreds of cast members and extras according to reports. The pilot will now be edited and be given its special effects before its screened by HBO executives and final [...]

“And Another Thing…,” “Transformers” Winners

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:41 +0000

Congratulations to several recent winners for the Slice of SciFi contest. Robert Cannon of Georgia won the “And Another Thing…” contest. Be on the look out for your prize via e-mail. Christopher Middleton and John Raughley were the winners of our “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” prize pack. Be on the look out for your prize to [...]

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” — A FilmCritic Review

Sam Sloan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:42:42 +0000

Werewolves and vampires and emos, oh my! New Moon -- now part of a self-proclaimed Twilight Saga -- joins a handful of sequels that are significantly better than their predecessors yet still substandard.

Slice of Scifi: cures your holiday boredom?

ratz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:47:47 +0000

Almost that time of the year again; long drives in the car, sitting in the airport for hours on end; standing in the checkout line. Slice of Scifi has the cure.

Abrams: Don’t Expect New “Trek” Until 2012

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:09 +0000

If you loved this summer's reboot of "Star Trek" and were, like many of us, left panting for more, it looks like you'll have to be satisfied with watching it again and again on DVD or Blu Ray. During the promotional tour for the recently released to home theater movie, director J.J. Abrams said that it's looking more and more like the next installment won't hit screens until 2012.

Optimus Prime Resigns

Michael Hickerson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:22:38 +0000

He's been the leader of the Autobots for decades. But in the first issue of IDW's latest Transformers comic book, long time leader Optimus Prime has resigned the mantle of leadership, reports USA Today.

“Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Giveaway

Summer Brooks — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:26 +0000

Five (5) lucky winners will receive a copy of Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and one of those winners will receive an autographed copy, signed by Bonnie Butwin!

Watch Classic “Doctor Who” on You Tube

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:16 +0000

If you’re looking for a legal and inexpensive way to catch up on some classic “Doctor Who”, we’ve got good news for you. The BBC has recently released four stories from the original run of the show on YouTube. The stories are: The Edge of Destruction (William Hartnell) The Krotons (Patrick Troughton) Carnival of Monsters (Jon Pertwee) The Caves of Androzani [...]

Moorcock To Write “Doctor Who” Novel

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:29 +0000

Acclaimed author Michael Moorcock has signed on to pen an upcoming "Doctor Who" novel, according to the British newspaper, the Guardian. Moorcock's novel will be published at Christmas next year according to the report and will feature the new 11th Doctor played on screen by Matt Smith.

Only Nine Top Grossing Films of the Decade Were “Original” Ideas

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:20 +0000

For years, many of us have complained about a lack of original ideas from Hollywood. Week after week, we've heard and read stories about the latest comic book, toy line, video game, board game or tv show being mined for a new blockbuster in Hollywood. And that doesn't even get into the rebooting of franchises or remaking of previously made movies or properties.

Meyer Changed Ending of “New Moon”

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:11 +0000

If you liked the ending of Stephenie Meyer's "New Moon," you can thank the author's movie. Meyer tells Oprah Winfrey that she orginally planned the ending of the second installment in the series to be a bit more cerebral and to take place inside Bella's head.

“V”’s Morris Chestut — A TV Guide On-Line Interview

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:20 +0000

Our partner web site, TV Guide On-Line has an interview with "V"'s Morris Chestnut. Chestnut plays Ryan, a member of a resistance cell determined to stop the Visitors' plans.

New “Scare Tactics” Tonight

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:44 +0000

SyFy features an all-new episode of the hit series "Scare Tactics" tonight. They've sent over a sneak peek at the episode.

New Wii “Mario Brothers” Allows Up To Four Players

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:56 +0000

One of video gaming's biggest names is back. Mario is back in an all-new game for the Nintendo Wii, reports USA Today. The game, hitting stores this week, will be a side scrolling game along the lines of the classic hits that began the Nintendo craze so many years ago.

McAdams Denies “Spidey 4″ Casting Rumors

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:23:03 +0000

Actress Rachel McAdams says that if she’s been cast as Felicia Hardy, aka The Black Cat, for the upcoming “Spider-Man 4,” it’s news to her. McAdams denied rumors that she’s been cast for the upcoming movie. “That’s a total rumor, I have to say,” she tells Entertainment Weekly “I was hanging out in Toronto the other day [...]

Remembering Edward Woodward

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:07:38 +0000

Accomplished actor Edward Woodward, best known for his role on the television series, "The Equalizer" has passed away at the age of 79. Woodward was British and starred in over 100 tv shows, movie and stage productions during his long and distinguished career.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:52 +0000

The space shuttle Atlantis launched on a mission to visit the International Space Station Monday afternoon, reports the Associated Press. Atlantis' blastoff was the fifth successful launch of 2009, following three other visits to the station and — on Atlantis' previous flight — a final overhaul of the Hubble Space Telescope.

TV Guide Interviews “Legend of the Seeker” Stars

Michael Hickerson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:32:22 +0000

TV Guide has a new interview with Bridget Regan and Craig Horner of "Legend of the Seeker."

New Buffy Web Comics Coming

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:04:55 +0000

Hungry for more "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"? And no, we don't mean the movie reboot. We mean Buffy with the blessing and involvement of series creator Joss Whedon.

Which Slice of SciFi Interviews Would You Like To Hear Again?

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:34:19 +0000

For the month of December, Slice of SciFi will be taking our annual "winter nap" and bringing you some encore performances. We'll replay some of our best interviews from the past couple of months. But we want to your feedback. Tell us which interview you'd like to hear again.

Editorial: Movie Thoughts

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:11:46 +0000

Written by: Emilio D'alise (SoSF Staff Journalist) I should be slugging away at my National Novel Writing Month novel, but instead I choose to regale hapless readers who wander by with yet more of my thoughts on recent movies. Recent in terms of when they became available for rent, not necessarily when shown in theaters. That's right; I cater to people who shun the company of crowds (although crowds might have been hard to find at some of these movies), and who prefer instead to enjoy, or not, their movie-viewing at home.

“2012″ Opens Strong

Michael Hickerson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:06:03 +0000

It wasn't the end of the world for "2012" at the box office this weekend. The new destruction thriller from director Roland Emmerich raked in $65 million for its opening weekend. That total was $5 million more than predicted by Hollywood box office experts. It continues a solid winning streak of box-0ffice debuts for the director.

“A Christmas Carol” — A Film Critic Review

Sam Sloan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:53:29 +0000

A Christmas Carol', while inventive and often breathtaking, is burdened by one almost irredeemable flaw -- its lead. It’s clear that Jim Carrey is no longer in command of his acting abilities.

“The Prisoner” On-Line Graphic Novel

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:46 +0000

Leading up to the debut of the new “The Prisoner” mini-series Sunday evening, AMC has launched an on-line prequel graphic novel. You can check out the comic HERE and make sure you tune in Sunday evening at 8 p.m. EST for the first two episodes.

“300″ FX Crew Joins “Conan”

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:08 +0000

The special effects team that brought the world of "300" to life has joined the upcoming "Conan" movie, reports MTV News. Shaun Smith has signed on as a creature designer on “Conan” and Scott Wheeler will head up the makeup department

SyFy Unveils “Caprica” Poster

Michael Hickerson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:00:13 +0000

SyFy has unveiled a new poster for the upcoming "Battlestar Galactica" spin-off, "Caprica." We've got a copy of the poster below which may be NSFW.