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July 23rd, 2008

Sci Fi Channel Original Films - Sigh…

I’ve gone on record as saying I would love it if Sci Fi shut down its B-movie factory and used that money to salvage popular genre shows like Moonlight or Jericho. As my colleague Cynthia previously reported, the network has announced 36 movies for its Saturday and Sunday slots, including Lake Placid 3.
Oh, they […]

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June 19th, 2008

The Jericho Effect Continues

We’ve seen more comments on Cynthia’s recent Jericho piece than almost anything we have that didn’t involve a giveaway- or Supernatural. That’s another legion of extremely dedicated fans but that’s a different topic.
For me the most damning thing about taking Jericho off the air was CBS’ replacement show - Secret Talents of the Stars. […]

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May 21st, 2008

Sony Ready to Flash Moviegoers

Hey, I made you look, didn’t I? Variety says Sony has locked up the rights for a new Flash Gordon live-action film. The first step? Make sure this guy is nowhere near it:

With the surprising success of Iron Man, the word in Hollywood is that execs are looking even harder at potential comic-based franchises. […]

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April 14th, 2008

Ron Moore Lines Up Post Galactica Gig

The Hollywood Reporter said Fox has greenlighted Virtuality, a two-hour back door pilot from Battlestar Galactica co-creator Ron Moore.
From the description released so far, the plot sounds very “Matrix-ish.” It’s about a spaceship called the Phaeton on a 10-year journey to a distant solar system. To help the crew members deal with a decade of […]

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April 9th, 2008

Battlestar Galactica Board Game Coming

We’re all more than a little sad that hit show Battlestar Galactica is gone after this season, but Fantasy Flight Games is presenting a way for you to keep getting your fix.
The popular game maker has announced a BSG board game coming in the fall. Fantasy Flight says that the game will feature cooperative […]

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April 6th, 2008

CBS May Air 2nd Jericho Ending On Website

As Jericho fans know, CBS filmed two endings for the recently axed show. In an interview with If Magazine, Co-Executive Producer Dan Slotz said CBS is debating whether to air the second ending on CBS.com. He said it will definitely appear on the second season DVD. along with numerous other features including one on […]

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March 31st, 2008

Good Lord, Is It Friday Yet?

And no, I don’t ask that because I’m ready to be done with work. I work from home and love my job. I’m talking about Battlestar Galactica kicking off its fourth and final season April 4.
I have mixed emotions. I am absolutely ready for the new season to begin, but a little sad because the […]

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March 25th, 2008

Save Jericho - Again

The diehards at Jericho Kansas.com are already hard at work trying to find the recently canceled drama find a new home. Here’s the tips they’re offering:
Please be polite in your letters/cards, and if you choose to call then be extra polite. The negative phone calls/letters are hurting the effort to secure a future for Jericho.
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February 25th, 2008

Feb. 26 Jericho Pivotal to Show’s Future

If you’ve been meaning to get around to watching Jericho, there really is no time like the present. The post-apocalyptic drama’s future depends on it. In an interview with Sci-Fi Channel’s Sci-Fi Wire, the show’s executive producer Carol Barbee termed the Feb. 26 episode “make or break” for the show.
“I think this next airing […]

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February 7th, 2008

Stranded With Sci Fi and Virgin Comics

Virgin Comics is deploying the big guns in its battle with the comic book industry’s Big Two. Virgin and the Sci Fi Channel have entered into a partnership that can exist in multiple media. They’ve fired the opening salvo across the industry’s bow with The Stranded, featuring a story by comics mainstay Mike Carey.
The cover […]

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