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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!
Babylon 5 fans - if you don't already know - here's the heads up - Tracy Scoggins is coming to Australia for a whirlwind tour.
A true fan favourite, who has also worked on Highlander and Lois & Clark (as well as Dante's Cove, Dynasty and an episode of Deep Space Nine!) she has amassed a legion of fans thanks to her sassy, alluring style as the rambunctious Colonel Elizabeth Lochley on the iconic Sci Fi series, Babylon 5.
And now you get to meet her in person.
That's if, of course, you can get to Sydney or Melbourne this weekend. Tracy will be appearing as a guest of Culture Shock events, so she'll be at the Northcote Town Hall in Norhtcote, Victoria, on Saturday the 3rd and at Dooley's Catholic Club in Lidcombe in Sydney on Sunday, May the 4th. Apparently there are some tickets left, so you can get in if you book, and possibly if you show up on the day. Both events start at 11am.
Not many people know that Dr Smith, erstwhile loathsome companion of the Robinson family aboard the Jupiter II, was in fact an intergalactic psychologist.
That's why he's the perfect man to help out all our Forum posters with all their troubles, ranging from talkative rebellious carrots to hulking masses of mechanical ignorance. You ask it, he'll answer it - but be prepared for his vicious tongue.
WARNING! WARNING! Click Ask Dr Smith! for DANGER, Will Robinson!
Dark Horizons Takes A Dim View Of Bay's Disinfo For Transformers 2
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Thursday, April 24
by Captain
Dark Horizons has taken rather a dim view at Michael Bay's active disinformation tactics that the director himself revealed in the forums of www.shootfortheedit.com, the official Michael Bay website.
The 'awesome' director has said, that basically everything that you read about Transformers 2 on the internet is a lie.
Here's the good stuff from Dark Horizons:
" "Transformers 2" director Michael Bay claims that, short of news that filming is taking place in Philadelphia, everything else that has hit the Net about the upcoming "Transformers" sequel is BS.
Coles, Target and K-Mart have just announced a new range of Star Wars keychain collectibles.
There are 50 in all, and they go for $2 a pop.
If you wish to both garner free collectables and instant fame and glory and your own fan following, Coles is offering dedicated fans the opportunity to win one of FIVE (that's 5) Framed Star Wars 24 - Piece Keychain collections, worth more than $350, by directing your own 30-60 second Star Wars scene for publication youTube.
"The rules are simple, bring one or more of the 50 characters to life by creating your very own masterpiece. Whether you act out your favourite scene, create a preview of the next film or invent a blooper, Coles simply want to see you use the force!"
Shane Abbess, Aussie director of Gabriel, has signed on the dotted line with producer Mark Gordon to direct the Sci Fi thriller, 'Source Code'.
Allegedly dealing with time travel, this is Abbess' first major Hollywood film after shifting to LA on the success of Gabriel.
Mark Gordon is a major Hollywood player, with credits on films like 10,000 BC, Speed, Saving Private Ryan, The Day After Tomorrow and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Species III writer Ben Ripley, is behind the script. Topher Grace (Spider-Man III) was at one stage cast in the lead role, but as yet remains unconfirmed. We'll hopefully be able to get a quote or two from Shane soon and see if we can't get a heads up on a few spoilers for local fans!
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