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Wednesday - October 26 - 2005

'How to Survive a Robot Uprising' Movie Possible

Scifi.com reported that before Daniel H.'s book, How to Survive a Robot Uprising, comes out November 7th it's already in consideration for a movie after his film agent suggested it.

IGN's Brain Network Looking For Photoshop Experts

Do you see that pretty image at the top of the home page? IGN's Brain Network is looking for individuals skilled in Photoshop who can dazzle us with their digital imagery. We need skilled Photoshop people who can volunteer for our sites and provide Sci-Fi Brain and Horror Brain with the Top Images that go with each lead article every day. So are you a digital artist and want some exposure? Apply today to be that graphical guru of the IGN Brain Network.

To apply, send an email to rosethorn[at]scifibrain.com
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Surface Review: 1.06

The storyline heats up in the sixth episode of Surface as characters die, our heroes are on the run, and the entire question of where the sea creatures come from, and what their presence means for the world, gets a little more confusing.
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The Fembot: Welcome to the Softer Side of Sci-Fi

In 1999, George Lucas ticked me off. No, it wasn�t due the annoyingly ridiculous CGI-character of Jar-Jar Binks (though, that could be construed as the beginning of the end) - it was because of something that he said. The man who I had long-regarded as my personal hero, the person responsible for opening my eyes to the possibilities of life existing in galaxies far, far away from my own, and fueling within me a limitless imagination, this man�broke my heart.

IGN Interviews Nick Frost

IGN FilmForce now has up an interview with Nick Frost where he talks about his new sci-fi series.

Frost has recently been cast as the lead in BBC2's upcoming sci-fi sitcom Hyperdrive as Space Commander Henderson, the captain of a 22nd century British spaceship tasked with trying to get aliens to relocate their businesses to England (in competition with the Americans, who are offering Florida).

Ejiofor Joins 'Children Of Men'

scifi.com is reporting that Chiwetel Ejiofor (Serenity) has been set to star in Alfonso Cuar�n's upcoming SF movie Children of Men.

Ejiofor played the sinister Alliance Operative in Joss Whedon's SF movie Serenity.

Bowman Keen To Direct Second 'X-Files' Movie

moviehole.net is reporting that Rob Bowman, director of the first �X-Files� film, says he�d be keen to return for Mulder and Scully�s second big-screen adventure, if FOX will have him back.

'Smallville' Scene Preview

yahoo.com now has up a preview of an extended scene from Thursday's new episode of 'Smallville,' starring Tom Welling as a young Clark Kent beginning to accept his destiny as the Man of Steel.

Tuesday - October 25 - 2005

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Threshold 1.7: The Order Review

Wow. That�s all I can say. Last week I mentioned wanting them to depart from the �infected-of-the-week� gimmick�boy, did they throw me a curveball with this one. This episode splits the team in two, as Caffrey tries to plug an intelligence leak and Lucas and Ramsey team up to find out why so many people in a seaside town are having alien dreams�
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TK-422: State of the Art

This week TK-422 looks at art direction in sci-fi games, complains about humanity, and gives you his opinion on what would make a good superhero game.


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The Weekly Probe -- Issue 10

The Weekly Probe brings you fascinating stories from the world of the strange and paranormal. This week a former Canadian Defense Minister claims that there is an alien cover-up, UFOs are sighted over Chile and Peterborough Canada, plus Rat Scabies and the Holy Grail!

Lucas Unveils 'Star Wars' Exhibit

scifi.com is reporting that Star Wars creator George Lucas�surrounded by storm troopers, Wookiees and Darth Vader�appeared in Boston on Oct. 22 to help unveil "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination," a new museum exhibit that opens this week before traveling to six other cities.

'Destroy All Humans!' TV Series?

hollywoodreporter.com is reporting that Fox Broadcasting Co. has acquired the rights to develop THQ's best-selling sci-fi video game "Destroy All Humans!" into a half-hour CGI-animated comedy by former "King of the Hill" writer/co-executive producer Jim Dauterive.

Jon Favreau 'Zathura' Interview

darkhorizons.com now has up an interview with John Favreau on his upcoming movie 'Zathura.'

Connor Trinneer Disappointed with "These Are The Voyages..."

trekweb.com is reporting that actor Connor Trinneer at a recent Q&A; session at the DragonCon convention, in which he talks about the finale and the fate of his character, 'Trip' Tucker, his love scenes with T'Pol and more.

Sci-Fi Channel Renews 'Stargate SG-1'

According to Gateworld.net, SG-1 fans can be assured there will be a new 10th season. The Sci-Fi channel has now made 'Stargate SG-1' the longest science-fiction series in U.S. history.

Monday - October 24 - 2005

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Smallville: Aqua (5x04)

Clark Kent understands what it means to be a Hero and Lex Luthor delves further into the life of a Villain when Aquaman makes a splash on Smallville.
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The X-Files, Mythology Monday: E.B.E. 1x16

Agents Mulder and Scully are sent on a cross-country wild-goose chase in search of an E.B.E. Is Deep Throat a help or hindrance to the agents? I explore the possibilities in this Mythology Monday.
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Brain Trek: The Plot Thickens

In this second installment of Brain Trek, we'll continue with our quest to create the ultimate fan-made Star Trek series. This week's edition focuses on choosing the show's premise.

A Rant About 'Serenity'

iesb.net now has up an article where the people of IESB rant about how Universal fails Joss and the cast of Serenity.