Sales of George Orwell’s classic work 1984 have rocketed by 7,000% in the last week, in the aftermath of revelations concerning surveillance on US citizens by the American government. Orwell’s bleak vision of the future, where citizens are monitored and observed by ‘Big Brother’, was a cautionary tale of an imagined future. Now, however, it would appear that people are buying it as a kind of How To guide for living in an increasingly dystopian society. If you are going to go out and buy it, please go and get a physical copy from a bookshop. Downloading it to your Kindle via a tracked user account is just too much...
The Hobbit: Desolati...
posted by Jess Collett
Hot on the heels of the first poster for the second part of Peter Jackon’s Hobbit trilogy comes the trailer for The Desolation of Smaug. This two minute trailer gives us all a first look at some important characters. We have Lee Pace as Thranduil, the father of Legolas and the Eleven...
First Poster for Nex...
posted by Jess Collett
The second part of Peter Jackson’s trilogy of films adapting the classic novel by Tolkein will be released this Christmas. Featuring Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, the poster sees the hobbit in the midst of the destruction caused by the dragon Smaug (played by Benedict Cumberbatch)...
Could the next Docto...
posted by Jess Collett
I’m sure you’ve heard the news that Matt Smith has made the decision to leave his role as the eleventh Doctor in this year’s Christmas special. After an astounding tenure on the show, he’s moving onto fresh new projects where he can show off his phenomenal talent and...
Rate Star Trek Into Darkness
posted by Chris McQuillan
Well, we’ve all seen it. What did you think? Rate Star Trek Into Darkness Incredible! Very Good! Good. Meh. It's ok. Disappointing. A complete catastrophe of a film. View Results Loading ...
Latest Trailers Roun...
posted by Jess Collett
With Man of Steel out on the 14th of June, Warner Brothers have been pumping out a large amount of trailers, this one being the newest. Star Trek Into Darkness is out on the 9th of May. Byzantium is a vampire film by the acclaimed directer of Interview with the Vampire, Neil Jordan....
BBC’s In The F...
posted by Andi Hamilton
Zombie related TV shows, films and books have sprung up like, well, a Zombie plague outbreak of some kind, the BBC are throwing in their contribution to the outbreak with a 3 part series entitled In The Flesh. “[In the Flesh] begins after the Zombie Uprising has been quelled by the Human...
Revolution Web Serie...
posted by Chris McQuillan
It’s been aeons since the last episode of Revolution aired in the United States. I had almost given up on the show at the end of the first quarter of the season, but stuck with it, and I’m glad I did. It improved immeasurably. So much so, that I’m rather excited for the...
ROBOT & FRANK Trailer
posted by Chris McQuillan
eOne Momentum will release ROBOT & FRANK in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on March 8, 2013. Directed by Jake Schreier, ROBOT & FRANK stars Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden and Liv Tyler, with ‘Robot’ voiced by Peter Sarsgaard. ROBOT & FRANK is a buddy caper. Set in the near future, aging curmudgeon and retired jewel thief Frank (Frank Langella) lives a solitary life until his son (James Marsden) installs a caretaker robot; against he and his daughter’s (Liv Tyler) wishes. The robot upends Frank’s lonely life – filled only with books and a visit to his favourite librarian (Susan...
Titan Comics Launche...
posted by Chris McQuillan
Titan Comics, a new publishing initiative from Titan Publishing, is launching a 1950s style B-Movie Comedy entitled, ‘IT CAME!’ Creator Dan Boultwood says, “IT CAME! can be summed up by calling it a 1950s comedy B-Movie pastiche from a studio that never was. Which,...
The Perks of Being a...
posted by Stefanie Picard
In 2011, I married the love of my life – Mr. Picard. No, not that Picard. My parents are long-time Trekkies, though I don’t think I necessarily loved the series in the way they would have preferred. I am much more attached to the Star Wars universe (a mutual love of SW is...
Andi Gets Another Ta...
posted by Andi Hamilton
I went ahead and got it done again! As you all are aware from the TARDIS on my leg to the Bow Ties are cool T-shirt I’m an avid fan of Doctor Who. I took a notion last week of getting a third tattoo, so I had a think and wanted either a Space related one, a Portal one or another Dr. Who...
JJ Abrams to Direct ...
posted by Jess Collett
Disney have confirmed that JJ Abrams, writer of Lost, Fringe and directer of Star Trek and Super 8, will direct Star Wars Episode VII and relaunch the franchise. In an official statement, producer Kathleen Kennedy said, “It’s very exciting to have JJ aboard leading the charge as we set off...
15 Years of Sci-Fi H...
posted by Chris McQuillan
It was in September 1997 that the first incarnation of Sci-Fi Heaven stumbled onto the internet. Containing a list of Starfleet ships, a guestbook and some forums, the site grew and grew. There have been ups and downs, but we’re still fighting strong and better than ever! And so,...
Ultimate Film Guide to 2013
posted by Jess Collett
This is your ultimate guide to all the science fiction, horror, super hero, genre and quirky films you can expect to see released this year. Print out, circle in your diary, and find new films to anticipate. (These are all the British release dates, for readers from foreign climes) 11 January Midnight Son -The story of a young man called Jacob who is confined to a life of isolation, due to a very rare skin disorder. His world changes when he meets a local bartender and falls in love. Jacob’s condition worsens and forces him to drink human blood for sustenance – leading to law enforcement suspecting him in a series of grizzly...
