The day Hollywood stood still Jan 6, 2009
From sci-fi to drama, Jennifer Connelly is always mesmerising, writes Ellen McCarthy ... She had heard of the 1951 sci-fi classic, but when the actress saw the script of a planned remake, it was fresh to her and seemed incredibly timely. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A roll call of notable people who died in 2008 Jan 4, 2009
To the men who coined rhythm and blues and sci fi, and to entertainers named Eartha, Cyd and Bo. Here, a roll call of some of the notable people who died in 2008. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
2008 Passages: Lives lost this year Dec 26, 2008
" Cause not given, Oct. 31. OTHER Forrest J Ackerman, 92, literary agent and magazine editor and science fiction collector who was widely credited with coining the term "sci-fi. " He was founding editor of the pulp magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. Heart failure, Dec. 4. Sophie Altman, 95, television producer who created the long-running quiz show It's Academic, pitting teams of high school students against one another. Heart disease, May 24. John Alvin, 59, illustrator who created the... (USA Today)
Universal Pictures and Stuber Productions Join Forces With Leading Toy and Entertainment Company Spin Master Ltd to Bring Bakugan Battle Brawlers to the Big Screen Dec 17, 2008
Upcoming films to be released by Universal in 2009 are The Wolfman, directed by Joe Johnston and starring Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt and Anthony Hopkins; Traveling, directed by Brandon Camp and starring Jennifer Aniston, Aaron Eckhart and Martin Sheen; and the sci-fi thriller Repossession Mambo starring Jude Law and Forest Whitaker and directed by Miguel Sapochnik. About Universal Pictures. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gift guide: DVD sets that come with trimmings Dec 9, 2008
This six-disc set features three classics from early sci-fi filmmaker Ray Harryhausen 20 Million Miles to Earth, It Came From Beneath the Sea and Earth vs. the Flying Saucers along with a collectible reptilian Ymir figure based on Harryhausen's original 1957 handcrafted design for 20 Million Miles. Bonus content includes a conversation between Harryhausen and Tim Burton, and a video discussion of Beneath the Sea's 1955 marketing and advertising campaign by producer Arnold Kunert. (USA Today -- Life)
Hollywood Prop Auction Nov 27, 2008
"This sale features over 500 unique pieces of Hollywood history, from the silent era to modern sci-fi classics and everything in between," said Profiles in History president Joseph Maddelena. "This represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire some of the most important visual effects pieces ever created for modern cinema.". (IGN Gear)
GKWorld Supercharges Popular Anime Website Nov 26, 2008
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- GKWorld, an online anime store with a huge selection of collectibles, has become a virtual second home for comic and cartoon fans as well as sci-fi, fantasy movie and video game enthusiasts ... GKWorld, owned by Greg Legnini, is an e-commerce store specializing in Anime, Video Games, Cartoons and Sci-Fi merchandise. (PR Newswire)
Disney Video Games Get Families Playing Together with Trusted Brands and Quality Products That Are Gentle on the Wallet Nov 26, 2008
This sequel to Spectrobes, the top-selling sci-fi action/role playing game exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals continues the story of Rallen and Jeena, two planetary patrol officers who discover, excavate, awaken and train mysterious fossilized creatures known as Spectrobes and then use them to battle enemies. Among the new features are more than twice the number of creatures, an online community that tracks results, new collectible code input cards and the debut of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Slumdog Millionaire a rare gem, worth every rupee Nov 21, 2008
After making the trend-setting 2002 zombie movie 28 Days Later and taking a sci-fi misstep with Sunshine (2007), Boyle has adapted Vikas Swarup s acclaimed 2005 novel Quo. The resulting film, which I m told veers from its source material, is bizarre, curry-colored, wildly sensuous and utterly captivating, a hybrid shot on location in the modern-day subcontinental boomtown of Mumbai. (Boston Herald)
Hit & Run: Lost in music Nov 18, 2008
Hit Lost in music - Hit People - The Independent (Independent)
Forbidden Planet Movie Collectibles Nov 11, 2008
MGM's 1956 science fiction classic Forbidden Planet is one of the most collected titles in the sci-fi movie genre. Posters, lobby cards, stills, heralds bring top dollar. (Suite101.com)
New Zealand's Diamond in the Rough Oct 29, 2008
A Murano glass exhibition, David Cronenberg's film The Fly now a sci-fi musical, a full-length golf course at St. Andrews is no place for beginners, Seville's seductive hotel and food writer Lydia Itoi's tips on Finnish dining. Stencil graffiti has moved from the streets of Paris into art books, a year-long party in Quebec City, a mix of medical review with the shameless luxury of a spa treatment and a museum in Italy melds beauty and function. (Time.com)
Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008
True sky-watching buffs will book the Galaxy Room, with its sci-fi motif. The domed ceiling doubles as a planetarium. (AZCentral -- Travel)
'Dark Knight' swings past $500 million mark Sep 1, 2008
The 20th Century Fox sci-fi thriller "Babylon A.D." with Vin Diesel debuted in second place with $9. 7 million, while Overture Films' espionage drama "Traitor," starring Don Cheadle, opened at No. 5 with $7. (Yahoo News)
Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie Lobby... Aug 17, 2008
Artistic, colorful and chock full of Hollywood history, sci-fi/fantasy lobby cards can range in value from $5 to several thousand dollars ... James Whitmore and James Arness hunt down giant ants in this cult sci-fi film ... George Lucas launched the blockbuster franchise with this classic sci-fi film starring Harrison Ford as Han Solo. (Suite101.com)
NADAguides.com Sponsors the Premiere of the Movie 'Stratagem', Produced and Directed by Lead Software Engineer Jeremy Dean Aug 7, 2008
Stratagem', a sci-fi adventure movie, is about government agents Nathan Maddox (Bill Elverman), and Daniel Mayhee (Evan Elliot) who find out just how complicated things can get when they set out to apprehend escaped convict, Maven Teleza (Amber Bollinger), a former master magician and escape artist. To make a tricky situation enigmatic, the three stumble upon a series of structures that seem to swallow people alive. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
Showrunners also said they initially faced the stigma of "genre shows, since programming with heady sci-fi or fantasy themes had a history of being ignored or rejected by networks and/or audiences. "We call the mythology the 'rabbit hole ... On the on Wednesday, I found myself in close quarters with folks from the likes of Time, LA Times, aint-it-cool-news, sci-fi channel, and CHUD. I've always prided myself on being able to hold my own with the fanboys, but was stopped cold when one guy... (Variety)
Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on Jul 25, 2008
At noon today, Ballroom 20 hosts the best of Brit sci-fi with back-to-back hours devoted to "Dr. Who" and "Torchwood," the sexed-up hybrid of "CSI" and "Men in Black" based in Wales, as unlikely as that sounds. (Again, the writer of this story will be helping at the microphone for those two BBC panels. (Los Angeles Times)
FULL NOMINEE LIST Jul 18, 2008
Miniseries: The Andromeda Strain, A&E; Cranford (Masterpiece Theatre), PBS; John Adams, HBO; Tin Man, Sci Fi Channel. Made-for-TV Movie: Bernard and Doris, HBO; Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale, HBO; The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Lifetime; A Raisin in the Sun, ABC; Recount, HBO.. (USA Today -- Life)
Visual-Effects Legend Stan Winston Dies Jun 17, 2008
" He also won several sci-fi film-based Saturn Awards and was also honored by the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs).He also worked on various television projects, including the groundbreaking miniseries "Roots" and "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" -- the latter of which earned him an Emmy Award. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001.Among Winston's last projects included work on the visual effects for director Jon Favreau's summer hit "Iron... (Click2Houston, TX)
TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest May 23, 2008
Secondary Navigation. Thu May 22, 6:56 PM ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A weekend of sci-fi, fantasy and fun May 16, 2008
Sci-fi, fantasy and fun- al.com ... Sci-fi, fantasy and fun. (AL.com)
TV Guide's Most Valuable Covers May 12, 2008
William Shatner (Captain Kirk) and Leonard Nimoy (Spock) get the cover treatment for NBC-TV's sci-fi classic, Star Trek (1966-69). Some issues in outstanding condition have been known to sell for as much as $175. (Suite101.com)
New DVDs: 3:10 to Yuma, Sunshine Jan 25, 2008
The end of the world is at hand in Danny Boyles sci-fi saga set 50 years from now, when the sun is dying and a band of astronauts sets out on a daring last-gasp mission to re-ignite the fading star. Cillian Murphy leads an ensemble cast as the scientist who developed the bomb that the crew aims to deliver into the sun, with Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis, Troy Garity and Rose Byrne co-starring as fellow space travelers. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Age of Conan Collectors Edition Revealed Jan 12, 2008
A fitting homage to a sci-fi classic. Game Details for Age of Conan CE. (IGN PC Games)
Best DVD moments of 2007 Jan 4, 2008
Putting this baby on your entertainment center shelf earns an automatic lifetime membership in the Sci-Fi Geeks of America Society. 6. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Glitzy DVDs; Nov 24, 2007
Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic is being released Dec. 18 in a five-disc "collector's edition," featuring five versions of the film (the original U.S. and international theatrical cuts, an early work print, the 1992 "director's cut," a definitive "final cut") and about eight hours' worth of extras, including deleted scenes, photo galleries and a making-of documentary. (An "ultimate collector's edition" will include all of the above in a replica of the metallic briefcase carried by Harrison... (Los Angeles Times)
Guitars go Star Trek Nov 20, 2007
Each tuner is equipped with specialized servo motors - very sci-fi. As the motorized tuners adjust the pitch of the strings they are monitored by means of a Tune-Control Bridge. (Sunshine Coast Daily)
The Griffin Clan Spoofs the First Star Wars Movie - Family Guy Presents: ``Blue Harvest'' Nov 5, 2007
98 Canada Family Guy Presents: "Blue Harvest" Synopsis The laughs come full Force when the Griffin clan puts a freakin' sweet spin on the greatest sci-fi saga ever told. With Peter playing the swashbuckling Han Solo, Lois as the sexy Princess Leia, Chris as an adolescent Luke Skywalker, Brian as a well-spoken Chewbacca, and Stewie finally embracing his dark side as Darth Vader, who knows what will happen. (Canada Newswire)
Halo 3 Saves Humanity at Midnight Sep 25, 2007
Spike TV, Sci Fi Channel, and Comedy Central have aired previews. In mid-May, Microsoft Game Studios previewed a multiplayer beta of the game on Xbox Live, but the franchise has long since ceased being only a video game series. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Movie Review: Dragon Wars Sep 20, 2007
Dragon Wars, a Korean-made sci-fi fantasy feature employing mainly American actors, centers around the following. ahem. (Suite101.com)
San Francisco, Arkansas Sep 16, 2007
Jackson's Eye Water" had cured his crippling "red skin" disease. Almost overnight, Eureka Springs swelled to 10,000 people - affluent, ailing and desperate - who covered the hollow with sheds and tents, then cottages and spas, then manors and luxury hotels. The advent of modern medicine pulled the plug on the town's prosperity, and the Great Depression almost did it in. But Eureka Springs lingered as if preserved in amber, waiting to be rediscovered by a new generation of tourists. Virtually the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Maguire Swings Toward Robotech Role Sep 8, 2007
The Spider-Man star is eyeing a leading role in a big-screen adaptation of the sci-fi series Robotech, which Warner Bros. the new owner of the rights to the 1980s anime classic, is looking to turn into a franchise. (E! Online)
Thirty years tracking faint whispers from space Sep 1, 2007
"The computers look like the stuff out of the old sci-fi movies, with blinky lights and big colourful buttons," Mr Nagle said. To keep them humming, Tidbinbilla relies on its most experienced engineers, including John Murray, who will have been working there for 40 years on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
It's 'Action!' in film contest Aug 21, 2007
Outtakes From Commercial: Prop Department': Eric Nagy, 40, pulls outtakes from an ad for a sci-fi collectibles store. Watched 26 Time(s)VOTE. (Florida Today)
ABC seeks that magic touch with 'Pushing Daisies' Aug 20, 2007
A self-professed Star Trek nut from rural Washington state, his love of the sci-fi series led him to become a TV writer. Freelance scripts for Deep Space Nine led to a job on Star Trek: Voyager and then to his first original work, Dead Like Me, a Showtime series about undead grim reapers. (USA Today)
NA Halo 3 preorders top 1M Aug 12, 2007
As of this week, one million preorders of Bungie's sci-fi shooter have been made in North America--enough to make it the "fastest-selling video game preorder" in the territory's history. The figure means that the Halo 3 launch could potentially be bigger than that of Halo 2. (GameSpot)
Navarre Corporation Announces Relocation of BCI Corporate Office Aug 2, 2007
The diversity of product has led to the creation of BCI's labels -- Ink & Paint (animation), International Voyage (international programming), Ronin Entertainment (film and television programming from Japan) and Deimos Entertainment (horror, cult and sci-fi films). BCI is uniquely qualified to represent a vast array of content for North American DVD distribution. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
For better or worse, Comic-Con goes Hollywood Jul 27, 2007
It allows industry professionals to get a feel for what people are into as far as heroes and sci-fi, and it gives the fans a chance to be the first to see the new stuff. . (MSNBC -- News)
Vampire Fans Never Die Jul 23, 2007
Fans come through syndications, videos, DVDs and a run on Sci Fi Channel for more than 10 years. The show ran on New Jersey Network Public Broadcasting in the 1980s; Mr. Frid even filmed a special promotional spot for NJN to air. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Star Wars fans out in force Jul 14, 2007
The Force is strong in the east London docklands as Star Wars fans flock to the second day of the giant European convention on Saturday celebrating 30 years of the epic sci-fi saga. Security is more visible in the British capital these days but commuters could be forgiven their bemused double takes at seeing Imperial stormtroopers riding the London Underground. (iAfrica.com)
In a university not far away, sci-fi heaven Jun 21, 2007
With less than $10,000 to work with, he handed hundred-dollar bills to foreign graduate students so they could cart back sci-fi from Russia, Brazil, China and other worldly locales. Slusser haunted used-book stores and estate sales on his own time. (Los Angeles Times)
'Star Wars' weekends bring fans to Disney Jun 6, 2007
Try "Star Wars" Weekends, an annual celebration of the sci-fi film franchise at Disney-MGM Studios theme park. Anakin, his 3-year-old brother Noah, and parents Else and Stephen Kapusta of Celebration, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sci-fi scene relaunched in Sydney May 28, 2007
A science fiction (sci-fi) collectibles fair has been held at the Sydney Town Hall to help revitalise the social scene for fans. It was a big weekend for sci-fi devotees, with the 30th anniversary of Star Wars being celebrated all around the globe ... In Sydney, sci-fi fans turned out in force at the Sydney Entertainment Collectibles Fair. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
A world of commemorations comes to a galaxy near you. May 23, 2007
That's right, kids, that out-of-nowhere sci-fi classic that was made for all of $11 million premiered on May 25, 1977 on fewer than 40 screens across the country. But don't underestimate the Force, as "Star Wars" has gone on to become the No. 2 grossing film of all time (with a domestic box office of $460. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 23, 2007
Paul Star Tribune) -- Thirty years ago this week, "Star Wars" crashed on the screen, and within weeks the film had revitalized the very idea of being a sci-fi geek. 750. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Front page story incomplete in some editions May 16, 2007
Channels that will join the weekly morning, afternoon and overnight grids are Bravo, Court TV, ESPN2, Hallmark, Lifetime, Sci-Fi and TVLand. Many readers complained when those channels were removed from the weekly listings in the revamped Click that debuted on April 9. (Herald-Tribune)
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Take a Breathless Ride to Another Universe in the Cult Sci-Fi Classic With Its Legendary Queen Soundtrack, 'Flash Gordon: Saviour of the Universe Edition' Apr 27, 2007
Available on DVD for the first time, this rollicking sci-fi classic stars Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Timothy Dalton, and Academy Award nominees Max von Sydow ("Pelle the Conqueror") and Topol ("Fiddler on the Roof") in the ultimate otherworldly adventure ... The special edition DVD includes exclusive bonus features, packaging art by renowned comic book artist, Alex Ross, and an "alternate" collectible postcard of the packaging art that make it a must-have addition to the collection of any... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Life & Leisure: Director, writer come home to talk about 'Mimzy' Mar 23, 2007
"It was one shelf in the Detroit library branch there. It had all the science fiction books, and I was sci-fi geek.". Rubin recalled seeing the story with his brother on some anthology television series when he was young. (The News-Herald)
'Pinter? You've got to have fun with it' Jan 22, 2007
As a performer, his rubbery physicality has brought him success across the board: as a stand-up comic who landed a Perrier award and subsequently found tremendous mainstream popularity; appearances in movies as diverse as the Farrelly brothers' gross-out triumph There's Something About Mary and Luc Besson's lavish sci-fi epic The Fifth Element; as a musical star in The Producers, for which he was nominated for an Olivier; and, more recently and startlingly, as a stage actor of some merit. In... (Guardian Unlimited)
Wide range of talent to strut stage at Sands Jan 10, 2007
A series of one-act plays will be grouped into three series of shows; comedy and drama, educational-youth and challenging fare, which features farcical, absurdist and sci-fi scripts. The festival will include performances by the Daytona Beach improvisational troupe Random Acts of Insanity and an acting seminar led by guest director Stewart Zully. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
The Movie Club: Jan 3, 2007
And it seems you've singled out a particular subset of the genre that relies, more or less, on a formula that when exploited well, as it is in Saving Private Ryan and in Children of Men (a relatable war picture in New Age, sci-fi fatigues), is powerfully cinematic. I'm struck by your saying you don't like the genre. (Slate)
