By Chris McQuillan on May 20, 2008 in News and Analysis | 0 Comments
As of just twenty minutes ago, the United States and United Kingdom have aired exactly the same number of Battlestar Galactica episodes, both having reached Season Four, Episode Seven, “Guess What’s Coming To Dinner?”
There’s nothing particularly unusual about this: every week from Tuesday for Friday, once Sky One finishes their latest episode, both nations are [...]
By Chris McQuillan on May 20, 2008 in News and Analysis, Rumours | 0 Comments
Rumours about another ‘Jurassic Park’ sequel being on the way are hardly new to the Internet.
Sci-Fi Wire revealed early details way back in 2002.
In the last few weeks, it has emerged that original start Laura Dern believes progress on the movie is underway, and that she will be involved heavily in the fourth [...]
By Chris McQuillan on May 20, 2008 in News and Analysis | 0 Comments
After leading Doctor Who’s revival, executive producer and head writer Russel T. Davies is to step down from the show, according to an announcement by the BBC today.
Davies will remain in charge for the four specials set to air in 2009, but will no longer be part of the creative team when the show [...]
By Chris McQuillan on May 20, 2008 in Ramblings | 0 Comments
If reports are to be believed, the Orwellian society is being embraced by the Government of the United Kingdom. Often the crux of horror stories from imaginative science-fiction writers, a privacy-invading, technologically-advanced police state seems to be on the cards for the people of Britain.
According to new proposals, it will be suggested that every [...]
By Craig King on May 20, 2008 in News and Analysis | 0 Comments
A few interesting tidbits appeared on /Film’s minor news round-up today.
This dazzling new teaser poster for Indiana Jones has appeared online.
According to TrekMovie.com, the famous truck from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, is currently for sale at a whopping $5,595.
Finally, according to CinemaBlend, LOST star Matthew Fox (Jack on the series) [...]
By Chris McQuillan on May 20, 2008 in News and Analysis | 0 Comments
Star Trek’s George Takei (Hikaru Sulu) is to wed long-time partner Brad Altman after California lifted its ban on same-sex marriage.
The 71-year old actor, who also appeared in Heroes last year, said,
“We can have the dignity, as well as all the responsibilities, of marriage. We embrace it all heartily.”
Takei has been with partner [...]