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William Katt, the poodle-headed star of 80's classic Sci Fi, The Greatest American Hero, has joined the cast of Heroes in its third season. He'll be playing a rather seedy reporter (oxymoron anyone?) who is on the hunt for Ali Larter's character(s).
Cool Sci Fi stars of yesteryear are now becoming a feature of Tim Kring's megahit - Katt joins George Takei, Nichelle Nicholls, Joanna Cassidy and Bruce Boxleitner on the show.
In the meantime, be sure to check out the glory that is Heroes on SCI FI.
Good news everyone!
For those who can't get enough animation, the universe has answered by supplying top-grade Anime next month, on the big screen, in cinemas all around Australia.
Madman (who else?) are bringing the latest from Tokyo with Reel Anime 2008, which will be screened from July 3-16.
Amongst the screenees - from directors Shojiro Nishimi, Futoshi Higashide, Hiroshi Morioka, Yasuhiro Aoki and Toshiyuki Kubooka and with stories written by several of the most talented writers of film, comic books, and animation, including Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson (A History of Violence), David S. Goyer (Batman Begins) and award-winning comics writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT presents thrilling new adventures of Batman that spotlight several of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains, including the fearsome Scarecrow, the freakish Killer Croc and the unnerving marksman known as Deadshot.
Battlestar Galactica To Have A Gloomy Ending Says Olmos. Duh! Says World
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Friday, May 30
by Captain
Sci Fi Now magazine has an upcoming exclusive interview with Edward James Olmos, Commander Adama, on the world's best Sci Fi Show* Battlestar Galactica. The actor spilled some beans, apparently, although not all the beans, when he mentioned that the four year saga of BSG will not end well for all concerned.
Given the rather downbeat nature of the show, this doesn't come as much of a shock to fans.
Says Sci Fi Now: "It's not a happy ending, we end up with almost nothing," the 61-year-old actor said about the series finale "Twenty years from now, people will see this as excellent post-9/11 television. It'll be marketed in a way that demonstrates sociological change for the time."
One of the mainstays of the Australian Sci Fi convention scene, Best of Both Worlds (or BOBW for short) has announced its final list of guests attending their July 4 to 6 convention at the Pacific International Suites in Parramatta.
Apparently one can have such a good time that one can stay overnight - hence the ability to book a room. The theme for the weekend is Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis. Superstars of Sci Fi attending will include:
Kavan Smith - Major Evan Lorne
Recent global TV presales in Hollywood have confirmed that the future for Science Fiction on the small screen is rosy. With limited resources due to the recent Writer's Strike, the major studios have still managed to peak the interest of international buyers, and production is going ahead on a vast array of Sci Fi pilots and series. Here are just some.
Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly) has had great response to his Dollhouse, which Fox has seen fit not to invest in a pilot, but go straight to series. The first 13 episodes have been scheduled. Production has already begun, starring Buffy's Eliza Dushku, BSG's Tahmoh Pennikett and Angel's Amy Acker in a recurring role.
Here's a scoop for Sydneysiders - Richard Kelly, the famed director of Donnie Darko, will be chatting with audience members at the very first and only screening of his legendary film, Southland Tales, at Popcorn Taxi.
It's on this Thursday, May 15.
If you haven't heard the epic story of the film's less than stellar response at Cannes, the chopping and changing, the diametrically opposed opinions on its merits and it's extraordinary blend of Sci Fi, musical and the metaphysical, then you would be excused for not leaping out of your seat and getting a ticket right now. For those who are in the know - it's as awesome as you imagined, if not more.
Bruce Boxleitner, who played Captain (then President) John Sheridan on iconic SCI FI show Babylon 5, will join yet another iconic SCI FI show for its next season - Heroes.
According to America's TV Guide, he'll be playing a recurring character that 'interacts' with one of the shows leading ladies. Apparently, the now 58 year old actor was originally slated for a John McCain type role, but the character was re-written to let the ol' Boxleitner magic shine. No details as yet, but good news for Heroes fans nervous after the recent strlkes.
The internet is a beautiful place, where the unlikely and the awesome marry into a veritable treasure-trove of geeky goodness.
Recently, Wil Wheaton, (yes, that Wil Wheaton), said on his blog, (yes, he has a blog), that he wasn't too sure about JJ Abrams' comments about 'reinventing Trek, as published in Wired.
Here's the blog post in its entirety, and a doozy at that. It's the kind of thing that any true Star Trek fan may write. And yet, at the same time, it's something more. Bringing fans and stars together, the internet is. Enjoy.
As Marvel finds its feet as a fully fledged movie studio with the spectacular success of Iron Man, it has just announced a slate of Superhero movies stretching into 2011!
First up, as you'd expect, an Iron Man sequel, skedded for April 30, 2010, which shows that they are very serious about making sure of the quality, and that they hadn't automatically organised a sequel for the current hit.
Lovers of Scandinavian Gods turned Superhero will be stoked that Thor is skedded for June 4. Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, Stardust) is currently set to direct. The rumours that Dolph Lundgren is set to star are completely unfounded.
In case you haven't entered our competition yet, or seen the post in our forums - Captain Mal is coming Downunder.
Yes. You read that right. Serenity's Captain, Nathan Fillion, will be coming to visit Sydney and Melbourne next week - just in time for Mother's Day. The Hub is responsible for this good thing and are giving away twenty double passes in all to the conventions that feature both Nathan and Ron Glass (Shepherd Book). Details are below. It's another good sign that Sci Fi is not only healthy in Oz, but growing at a rapid rate. If you are a geek, now is the time to let your geek flag fly!
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