Fantasy fans, SCI FI Channel has a two-night movie event coming up that was made just for you. Knights of Bloodsteel stars David James Elliott as human vigilante John Serragoth, Natassia Malthe as elf bounty hunter Perfida, and the always marvelous Christopher Lloyd (Taxi, Back to the Future) as the elf wizard Tesselink!

Tesselink recruits four “ordinary people,” John, Perfida, a goblin with extrasensory powers Ber-lak (Dru Viergever), and a young conman Adric (Christopher Jacot) and dubs them the Knights of Bloodsteel. It becomes their job to protect the last of Marabili’s most precious commodity – a rare metal called Bloodsteel – from the forces of evil. Seems the folks of that land haven’t been very green, or should that be red, and now the natural resource is running low.

In order to save the world, The Knights of Bloodsteel must locate the mythical Crucible which is reputed to be the source of all Bloodsteel.  But the evil Dragon Eye and his army are also looking for the Crucible, as whoever finds it first will have unlimited power. 

It’s knights and sorcerers and dragons, oh my! And it all begins on April 19 at 9:00 on SCI FI.

Pictured: (l-r) Natassia Malthe as Perfidia, David James Elliott as John Serragoth — SCI FI Channel Photo: Carol Segal

No photos yet, but here’s the official description for episode 4.16 of Supernatural, which should air on March 19th.

“On the Head of a Pin”
SOMEONE’S KILLING ANGELS — Someone found Lucifer’s sword and is using it to kill angels.  Castiel (Misha Collins) and Uriel (guest star Robert Wisdom) have captured Alastair (guest star Christopher Heyerdahl) and ask Dean (Jensen Ackles) to use the torturing skills he learned in Hell to extract information from him so they can stop the murders.  Sam (Jared Padalecki) is concerned Dean can’t handle the job but Dean agrees to do it.  However, when Alastair reveals some shocking information, Dean’s world is shattered.  Mike Rohl directed the episode written by Ben Edlund.

My thoughts which may be spoilery (or not, since I’m only guessing) are behind the cut.

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Battlestar Galactica has been answering so many questions lately it’s been a head rush. With all the Cylon revelations and the destruction of Earth, it was almost possible to forget about Starbuck’s resurrection. Almost.

Pictured: Katee Sackhoff as Kara “Starbuck” Thrace — SCI FI Channel Photo: Carole Segal

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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep

Airdate: February 27, 2009 on FOX

Haunted by nightmares of the man she killed in the factory, Sarah (Lena Headey) checks in to a sleep clinic. When suspicious things begin happening, Sarah suspects Skynet may be using the facility for brain-mapping.

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                                                                  Echo’s assignments keep her displaying a variety of talents and tonight she takes to the pop world as a backup singer. She’s assigned to protect a rising music star from an extremely obsessed fan.

I didn’t love the first episode, but thought last week’s was greatly improved. I’m curious to see where they’ll take the show with tonight’s character. One of the most intriguing things about the Dollhouse is the near limitless possibilities for stories. Eliza Dushku, talking to reporters before the premiere, said those chances to stretch as an actress were what she wanted.

“One thing that Joss gave me in this project is the ability to sort of show some other colors of mine that other creators and other writers, directors, executive producers haven’t given me in the past, but he has seen them in me and wanted to give me the stage to act them out,” she said.

So far we’ve seen her as a hostage negotiator, the ultimate hunting date and some other fantasy scenarios. And Echo is already having some flashbacks of her previous engagements. In future episodes we’ll see Echo portray a blind cult follower and – ahem, a prostitute.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars — “Storm Over Ryloth”

Air Date: February 27 on Cartoon Network

In this first part of an epic, three part story arc, the heroes of the Republic begin their campaign to free the planet Ryloth from the oppressive occupation of enemy forces. In an effort to break through the orbiting Separatist defenses, however, Ahsoka must learn a hard-hitting lesson after she disobeys Anakin’s orders – and loses most of her squadron as a result.

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Samuel L. Jackson makes more movies before 9 a.m. than most actors do all year, or so it seems. E Online! reports that Marvel Entertainment is working on a nine-picture deal that would keep Jackson playing SHIELD Director Nick Fury in Iron Man 2 and eight other Marvel films.

As Marvel leads up to its much anticipated Avengers movie other films rumored to be in the pipeline include Thor and Captain America. A possible scenario might involve Jackson appearing in those movies to recruit the heroes, as he did at the end of Iron Man. There’s even talk of a SHIELD centered espionage action flick.

In the “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” climate of Hollywood, it wouldn’t surprise me if that SHIELD movie’s future rides on the success of the G.I. Joe movie. In the meantime, Col. Nick Fury is about to smite the United States’ enemies with vengeance and a furious anger.

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This is an unusual development, to put it mildly.  Film Junk reports Universal Pictures is contemplating the idea of a Battlestar Galactica movie. Cool, more Galactica right? Well, it appears this will be a reimagining of the 1970s series done by Glen Larson, the original show creator who still owns all film rights.

Larson has gone on record being less than pleased with Sci Fi Channel’s vision of BSG which is critically acclaimed but much darker than the original. With Sci Fi continuing its Galactica journey with the prequel Caprica, this is a unique direction for the guardians of the original franchise.

What do you think, readers? Would you be interested in a Galactica movie that has nothing to do with Sci Fi’s successful TV show?

Pictured: Cylon — SCI FI Channel Photo: Zoic Studios

The names have been trickling in, but it looks like the cast of Stargate Universe is signed, sealed and ready to film in Vancouver. Following in the footsteps of SG-1 and Atlantis, SGU follows a group of soldiers and scientists through a stargate and on to an ancient ship that is floating in space. More of a survival tale than the previous two incarnations, Universe is said to be “younger and edgier” – terms that don’t sit well with many loyal Stargate followers.

Here’s a look at the final cast and their characters according to the SCI FI Channel:

Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting, The Full Monty) stars as Dr. Nicholas Rush, one of the most brilliant scientific minds, whose motives are not what they appear to be.

Lou Diamond Phillips (Che, La Bamba) is Colonel Telford, a proud lifelong military man, who puts his faith in the chain of command. Stubbornly confident, he’s highly regarded by his superiors. He is the chosen leader of the ill-fated expedition.

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This March, Fox is going to fill our Fridays with all new episodes of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. First up, it’s “Ourselves Alone.”  That nasty little glitch in Cameron’s circuitry has “regrettable consequences” and Riley fears Cameron has discovered her secret. (Boy, I hope so, because I’m tired of that plot line).

Friday the 13th brings us the first of a two part story that deals with Jesse’s backstory and a “life-altering mission” about the submarine Jimmy Carter. Also in “Today is the Day“,” Sarah and John make plans to move, which is always a pain in the neck even when you don’t have so many weapons to pack.

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