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The Wolf Man Posters – a Blunt and a Werewolf!
bscreview.com — That could be the title of my debut novel. Two new posters for Woflman hit the web yesterday via AICN and Cinematical ( this I can deal with, unlike individual '9' posters exclusively given to 48 sites, 44 of which I'd never want to visit). This film as a great quartet of names to headline in ... (more) The Wolf Man Posters – a Blunt and a Werewolf!
The Fourth Kind
scifiblock.com — It's only good if you can believe it, which you probably can't. It’s difficult to tell what director Olatunde Osunsanmi is trying to do with The Fourth Kind . The film tells the story of a psychologist, Dr. Abbey ... (more) The Fourth Kind
Why HAL 9000 Sings "Daisy Bell" in 2001: A Space Odyssey
Why HAL 9000 Sings "Daisy Bell" in 2001: A Space Odyssey
reelzchannel.com — Ever wondered why Kubrick and author Arthur C. Clarke decided on "Daisy Bell" as the tune of choice? Here is your answer, complete with video. (more) Why HAL 9000 Sings "Daisy Bell" in 2001: A Space Odyssey
Audible.com: Interviews with the people behind The Copper Bracelet
sffaudio.com — Audible.com has two interviews of interest (available to Audible.com account holders). Both concern a rather unusual audiobook called The Copper Bracelet . It’s the sequel to The Chopin Manuscript – an audiobook created as a collaboration for the International Thriller Writers ... (more) Audible.com: Interviews with the people behind The ...
Roland Emmerich Blames Fox, George W. Bush for the Lack of an Independence Day 2
scificool.com — German director Roland Emmerich, aka the man who made death porn on a global scale (aka disaster films) popular again, blames the lack of a sequel to “Independence Day” on the studio’s unwillingness to pay Will Smith his due. And oh yeah, that guy George W. Bush is also to ... (more) Roland Emmerich Blames Fox, George W. Bush for the Lack ...
Exclusive: Roland Emmerich Wants To Make Independence Day 2 Because Of Obama
cinemablend.com — Last time we heard from Roland Emmerich about plans for a second Independence Day movie , he said that Fox was balking at putting up the money for Will Smith to be part of the film. At today's press day for 2012 , I asked Emmerich both about the ... (more) Exclusive: Roland Emmerich Wants To Make Independence ...
Micronauts the Movie? J.J. Abrams? WTH?
Micronauts the Movie? J.J. Abrams? WTH?
scificool.com — The Wall Street Journal, of all places, currently has an article on Hollywood’s gold rush to make movies out of toys and board games following the phenomenal success of Michael Bay’s “Transformers”. Toward the end of the article, it mentions that “Star ... (more) Micronauts the Movie? J.J. Abrams? WTH?
'G.I. Joe' Director (Practically) Confirms "Dead" Character's Return in the Sequel
'G.I. Joe' Director (Practically) Confirms "Dead" Character's Return in the Sequel
scifiblock.com — (Warning: spoilers for the sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra ) (more) 'G.I. Joe' Director (Practically) Confirms "Dead" ...
J.J. Abrams to Produce Micronauts Movie
J.J. Abrams to Produce Micronauts Movie
scifiblock.com — The Wall Street Journal has reported that J.J. (more) J.J. Abrams to Produce Micronauts Movie
The Cry Goes Out in Hollywood: 'Get Me Mr. Potato Head's Agent!'
The Cry Goes Out in Hollywood: 'Get Me Mr. Potato Head's Agent!'
online.wsj.com — [Transformers] Hasbro Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime figure. (more) The Cry Goes Out in Hollywood: 'Get Me Mr. Potato Head's ...
Twilight’s Ashley Greene an Apparition?
bscreview.com — Short bit here - Variety is reporting that the real star of Twilight (as Alice Cullen), Ashley Greene, is "in talks" to headline The Apparition , a film from Joel Silver's Dark Castle production (seems like they've been busy lately). The film, which starts production in February, is "inspired" ... (more) Twilight’s Ashley Greene an Apparition?
Top 10 sci-fi films that were ahead of their time
Top 10 sci-fi films that were ahead of their time
screenhead.com — There’s no shortage of science fiction that predicts a future far too unknown and unexplored to the common man, and usually those kinds of work are initially dismissed, only to become cult classics, no matter what medium they are told in. ... (more) Top 10 sci-fi films that were ahead of their time
Avatar's Japanese Trailer Adds Even More Creatures [Avatar]
io9.com — Japan got a shorter version of the latest Avatar trailer, but it also got some new footage we didn't see in the English-language version. Here, we meet more of Pandora's monsters, and witness the beginnings of the love story. Most of the footage ... (more) Avatar's Japanese Trailer Adds Even More Creatures [Avatar]
CLIP: Wil Wheaton’s Voice In Star Trek Movie
CLIP: Wil Wheaton’s Voice In Star Trek Movie
trekmovie.com — In the past we have reported on Easter Eggs and cameos in the new Star Trek movie, but there is one that has not been revealed until today. Professional Geek and former TNG castmember Wil Wheaton announced on his blog today that he had a small voice ... (more) CLIP: Wil Wheaton’s Voice In Star Trek Movie
Writer Richard Morgan scripting three video games for EA
theendoftheuniverse.ca — Science fiction author Richard Morgan is working with Electronic Arts to write three video games. If they are half as good as his book Altered Carbon, then they'll be fantastic. Having science fiction writers work on video games is nothing new, ... (more) Writer Richard Morgan scripting three video games for EA
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Two-Disc Digital Copy Edition (Blu-ray review)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Two-Disc Digital Copy Edition (Blu-ray review)
scifiblock.com — Format:  Blu-ray Looks and sounds awesome, but why two discs? The Movie (more) G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Two-Disc Digital Copy ...
Comic-Con Founder Passes Away
Comic-Con Founder Passes Away
scifiblock.com — Nerdvana brings us the sad news that Sheldon Dorf, the founder of the San Diego Comic-Con, has passed away at the age of 76. The blog reports that Sheldon died from liver failure this past Tuesday. (more) Comic-Con Founder Passes Away
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Two-Disc Digital Copy Edition (DVD review)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Two-Disc Digital Copy Edition (DVD review)
scifiblock.com — Format:  DVD You're probably better off going single-disc. The Movie (more) G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Two-Disc Digital Copy ...
Avatar TV Spot Showcases The Battle
scificool.com — Here’s a nice and juicy 30 second trailer released to the wilds of T.V. land. Some footage I either haven’t seen or missed as I gawked at the pretty blue scenery or at the pretty blue girls. “Avatar” is on it’s way. I’ll see you there Dec 18th. (more) Avatar TV Spot Showcases The Battle
No Laughing Matter...
No Laughing Matter...
heropress.net — " The protagonists in film noir were normally driven by their past or by human weakness to repeat former mistakes. " - Filmsite Joker , by Brian Azzarello with art from Lee Bermejo, is an attempt to bring noirish sensibilities to a story centered around The Batman's foremost antagonist. ... (more) No Laughing Matter...
'2012' Spinoff TV Series Might Actually Be Good
'2012' Spinoff TV Series Might Actually Be Good
scifiblock.com — Roland Emmerich, director of the upcoming disaster film 2012 has told Entertainment Weekly that a 2012 spin-off television series is already in the works. (more) '2012' Spinoff TV Series Might Actually Be Good
Book Of The Month: Alien Bodies
Book Of The Month: Alien Bodies
heropress.net — Despite my love of all things science-fiction, I've actually read very few what I would call "hard science-fiction" - a Ben Bova, some Arthur C Clarke and that's about it. Most of my literary exposure to the genre has been space opera and pulp fiction. So, Lawrence Miles' Alien Bodies ... (more) Book Of The Month: Alien Bodies
Heidi Klum to host Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
bscreview.com — Victoria Secret didn't have to go too far into their catalog to find the host for their next fashion show. You know...the one that has the diamond bra. This year, the bearer of the rack of queens will be Marisa Miller. The event will be held on November 19, but air on CBS on December ... (more) Heidi Klum to host Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Twilight Eclipse Movie Poster
bscreview.com — DreadCentral is at AFM, and has snapped pictures of poster for several upcoming films, including one for Twilight Eclipse (which we got the official treatment for last month), the David Slade directed third film in the Twilight series. More after the jump... Related posts: Twilight Eclipse ... (more) Twilight Eclipse Movie Poster
Bona Fide: November Reading Challenge
Bona Fide: November Reading Challenge
onlythebestscifi.blogspot.com — When I look at our Butcher's Bill for the last couple of months I get, the distinct impression that I don't read many books. After finishing the last Weekly Roundup I thought to myself that the time had come to challenge myself. A German fairy tale came to mind: The Valiant Little Tailor . I ... (more) Bona Fide: November Reading Challenge
William Shatner Unveils Wax Figure Of Kirk – Says He Wants To Be In Star Trek Sequel
William Shatner Unveils Wax Figure Of Kirk – Says He Wants To Be In Star Trek Sequel
trekmovie.com — We already knew that William Shatner’s Kirk is immortal, but now Kirk has been immortalized, in wax. Today Madame Tussaud’s in Hollywood unveiled its wax figure of James T. Kirk, and William Shatner was there to help. And while he was ... (more) William Shatner Unveils Wax Figure Of Kirk – Says He ...
Roland Emmerich Has His Plans Made For 2013
Roland Emmerich Has His Plans Made For 2013
scificool.com — Roland Emmerich has an early Xmas present ready for all you fans of fine, tasteful and hysterical disaster movies. “2012″ will enrich all our Sci-Fi Holiday preparations with absolutely photo realistic footage of mother Earth undergoing an extreme makeover. In the crumbly aftermath, ... (more) Roland Emmerich Has His Plans Made For 2013
Exclusive: TV version of Roland Emmerich's '2012' in the works
Exclusive: TV version of Roland Emmerich's '2012' in the works
hollywoodinsider.ew.com — Roland-Emmerich_l Roland Emmerich, the director/producer of the apocalyptic film 2012 (opening Nov. 13) , confirmed to EW exclusively that a small-screen version of the end-of-the-world movie is already in the works. Emmerich said there was “plenty ... (more) Exclusive: TV version of Roland Emmerich's '2012' in the ...
SHIVERING SANDS
SHIVERING SANDS
warrenellis.com — Today I release SHIVERING SANDS, a book containing a selection of essays, articles, columns, rambles and jabberings that were written in various places on the internet over the last seven years or so. I publish it, with trusty mechanic Ariana ... (more) SHIVERING SANDS
A Review of 'Star Wars: In Concert'
A Review of 'Star Wars: In Concert'
scifiblock.com — First, a score for the show. Now, a show for the score. When George Lucas was deciding on a type of music for Star Wars ’ score in the 1970s, he made a wise decision. The director chose to ground it in a familiar style in order to help audiences relate ... (more) A Review of 'Star Wars: In Concert'
Sherlock Holmes Trailer
bscreview.com — Seems like November is the month of catching back up with rather high profile films we were getting introduced during the summer. Been awhile since we could add to the Rachel McAdams , Robery Downey Jr and Jude Law character poster we got in July, but now MTV has released a new trailer ( our ... (more) Sherlock Holmes Trailer
EXCLUSIVE: David Goyer Says 'Ghost Rider 2' Isn't A Reboot, Takes Place Eight Years Later
EXCLUSIVE: David Goyer Says 'Ghost Rider 2' Isn't A Reboot, Takes Place Eight Years Later
splashpage.mtv.com — Not long ago, it was announced that "Batman Begins" and "Super Max" screenwriter David Goyer would be navigating the demonic motorcycle for "Ghost Rider 2," based on a screenplay Goyer wrote several years ago. Many have wondered whether the ... (more) EXCLUSIVE: David Goyer Says 'Ghost Rider 2' Isn't A ...
An Aside | Paul S. Kemp no longer writing for Wizards of the Coast
An Aside | Paul S. Kemp no longer writing for Wizards of the Coast
aidanmoher.com — Paul S. Kemp, a popular writer of Forgotten Realms novels, best known for The Chronicles of Erevis Cale , has announced, via his LiveJournal (via Fantasy Book News & Reviews ), that he has parted ways with Wizards of the Coast and will not be finishing Godborn , the first book of the The ... (more) An Aside | Paul S. Kemp no longer writing for Wizards of ...
When It Changed on Radio 4
paulcornell.com — It was good to hear Geoff Ryman, the editor of the anthology I have a story in, When It Changed, on BBC Radio 4's Material World, talking in their science strand about the book, the scientists and writers involved, and Mundane Science Fiction. You can ... (more) When It Changed on Radio 4
Start Trek's Green Girl Deleted Scene: They All Look The Same To Kirk [Star Trek]
io9.com — It's not easy being green, but maybe it helps to be Diora Baird ? Check out the latest Star Trek deleted scene to be released, showcasing Baird as one of those legendary Orion women. Anyone else shocked this was how they chose to use Baird? We ... (more) Start Trek's Green Girl Deleted Scene: They All Look The ...
Back To The Future: Tor.com Buys Book
Back To The Future: Tor.com Buys Book
publishersweekly.com — Back To The Future: Tor.com Buys Book-Size Webcomics to Serialize This story originally appeared in PW Comics Week November 3, 2009 Sign up now! By Calvin Reid -- Publishers Weekly, 11/2/2009 4:26:00 PM In an unusual acquisition deal, Tor.com, an ... (more) Back To The Future: Tor.com Buys Book
Zombie Film Challenge
Zombie Film Challenge
sci-fi-gene.blogspot.com — I attended the Zombie Film Challenge screening on Halloween along with three other members of Special Circumstances. Apart from the (compulsory) zombies themselves a number of trends were seen in many of the films, including the District 9 effect: documentary/mockumentary style used left right ... (more) Zombie Film Challenge
An Aside | Richard Morgan working for Electronic Arts on Videogames
An Aside | Richard Morgan working for Electronic Arts on Videogames
aidanmoher.com — Richard Morgan’s best known for his balls-to-the-wall Takeshi Kovacs novels, beginning with Altered Carbon . Violent gunplay, moody set-pieces, breakneck pacing and visual artistry, Morgan is on the bleeding edge of contemporary Science Fiction. In what seems like a match made in heave, ... (more) An Aside | Richard Morgan working for Electronic Arts on ...
FanMade: Phase II Update On “Blood & Fire, Part II”, “Enemy: Starfleet” and more
FanMade: Phase II Update On “Blood & Fire, Part II”, “Enemy: Starfleet” and more
trekmovie.com — The fan production Star Trek Phase II is gearing up for a big November. After long last, part 2 of "Blood and Fire" will be released on November 20th, and to make up for the long wait, the first act of their next episode "Enemy: Starfleet" will be ... (more) FanMade: Phase II Update On “Blood & Fire, Part II”, ...
What Roland Emmerich Couldn’t Obliterate
What Roland Emmerich Couldn’t Obliterate
scificool.com — I am confident in reporting that in “2012″, an imminent digital masterpiece by director Roland Emmerich, your favorite phallic monument or architectural wonder is going to be completely squashed. However, in deciding which statue, building, city or structure was going to be tidal ... (more) What Roland Emmerich Couldn’t Obliterate
Review of Guest Law by John C. Wright
Review of Guest Law by John C. Wright
sffaudio.com — Guest Law By John C. Wright ; Read by Tom Dheere 1 CD – 52 minutes [UNABRIDGED] Publisher: Infinivox Published: October 2008 ISBN: 9781884612831 Themes: / Science Fiction / Pirates / Space Travel / There be pirates in the vast void of space! Does not the poet say: “Beware the ... (more) Review of Guest Law by John C. Wright
Fantastic Metropolis
fantasticmetropolis.com — Sometimes it’s tears in a shopping mall. Sometimes it’s solemn watching while others play. Sometimes it’s calling for a runaway puppy. This time it’s the skitter of gravel under bicycle wheels, long after dark. This time. US 30 unrolled under their ... (more) Fantastic Metropolis
What even Roland Emmerich won't destroy: an Islamic landmark
What even Roland Emmerich won't destroy: an Islamic landmark
scifiwire.com — The master of disaster talks about his favorite destruction moments in the movie and the one that got away. (more) What even Roland Emmerich won't destroy: an Islamic landmark
An Aside | Release Calendar for The Wheel of Time E-books
An Aside | Release Calendar for The Wheel of Time E-books
aidanmoher.com — Though a little confusing to a book-loving luddite like me, some people are really into this E-book thing. Kindle-clutching Fantasy lovers are in luck, with Tor Books finally releasing electronic version of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. Shockingly, the first release just happened ... (more) An Aside | Release Calendar for The Wheel of Time E-books
An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners.
whedonesque.com — http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/rights-to-terminator-franchise-for-sale/ From a Very Important Hollywood Mogul Dear Sirs/Ma'ams, I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one ... (more) An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners.
Greg Egan: The big interview
keepingthedoor.com — Australian sci-fi author on his next novel Zendegi. Related posts: Master of Light and Shadow: Janny Wurts interview (more) Greg Egan: The big interview
No Medium Chosen Yet for 'Dr. Horrible' Sequel
No Medium Chosen Yet for 'Dr. Horrible' Sequel
scifiblock.com — As posted on MTV's Splash Page , Nathan Fillion has provided MTV News with a few details about the sequel to Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog . Dr. (more) No Medium Chosen Yet for 'Dr. Horrible' Sequel
Joss Whedon Makes Bid For 'Terminator'
Joss Whedon Makes Bid For 'Terminator'
deadline.com — UPDATES Rights To 'Terminator' Franchise For Sale An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners. From a Very Important Hollywood Mogul Dear Sirs/Ma'ams, I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or ... (more) Joss Whedon Makes Bid For 'Terminator'
Terminator film rights auction set to test Hollywood's mettle
ft.com — Published: November 2 2009 02:00 | Last updated: November 2 2009 02:00 The rights to the Terminator film franchise will be auctioned this month in a deal that will test Hollywood intellectual property valuations at a time when film industry profits ... (more) Terminator film rights auction set to test Hollywood's ...
Comic Book Author Mark Millar to Direct a Superhero Film
Comic Book Author Mark Millar to Direct a Superhero Film
scifiblock.com — Comic book writer Mark Millar has announced through his website, Millarworld.tv , that he will be taking a seat in the director's chair for the first time and that it will be for a superhero movie. (more) Comic Book Author Mark Millar to Direct a Superhero Film
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