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)...
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....
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,...
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...
Man of Steel Trailer
posted by Jess Collett
The full Man of Steel trailer offers glimpses of Russel Crowe as Jor-El, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, and Michael Shannon as General Zod… who doesn’t look to be yelling at people to kneel. Superman’s new costume is also missing his famous red...
Sir Patrick Moore Di...
posted by Chris McQuillan
Renowned British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore has died at the age of 89. According to his friends and colleagues in a statement, he “passed away peacefully at 12:25 BST this afternoon” at his home in Selsey, West Sussex. The broadcaster presented The Sky At Night for over 50...
Man Of Steel Poster ...
posted by Jess Collett
No sooner is one highly anticipated poster out, then another one comes along! This is for the reboot of the Superman franchise, staring Henry Cavill as Superman and Michael Shannon as General Zod. Looks like they’re another franchise taking influence from the Nolan trilogy of Batman...
Shmuger to produce S...
posted by Chris McQuillan
Marc Shmuger is set produce Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo, a film version of Nicholas de Monchaux’s book. The book is a story of the creators of the spacesuit used by astronauts on the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969, beating top military contractors to the job. An unlikely...
Star Trek 2 Poster Released
posted by Jess Collett
The sequel to J. J. Abram’s 2009 reboot to the Star Trek franchise is being kept firmly under wraps until the 2013 release date. We have a vague synopsis and a confirmation of cast but fans still don’t know who the villain will be or the main plot line. A teaser poster has been released and it’s fairly tantalising… The figure is presumed to be Benedict Cumberbatch’s villain, and he looks to be overseeing the ruins of a 23rd century city – the appearance of the Gherkin would suggest that it’s London (poor old London – what did it ever do to him?). It’s pretty Dark Knight Rises in style,...
