Scifibrain.com

Read More

Retro Review: The Blob (1958)

Released in 1958, The Blob (originally titled The Molten Meteor) became a �sleeper� hit, making enough money to inspire a 1972 sequel, and later a big budget remake. Starring Steve McQueen - who at the time was a virtual unknown - The Blob was made on a bare-bones budget, with over six months spent on the special effects, while the actors themselves only worked for thirty days. The movie�

Read More

Invasion (1.6) "The Hunt" - Review

If you were to put the films 'Jaws' and 'The Graduate' into a blender, this is the episode you would get. Not such a bad thing really.

Read More

Retro Farscape Review: 1.22 Family Ties

You know what I love about Farscape?

Cameron And Bradbury To Be Honored

scifi.com is reporting that filmmaker James Cameron and legendary SF author Ray Bradbury will be the honorees at the Planetary Society's upcoming 25th anniversary banquet Nov. 12 in Arcadia, Calif.

'Predator' Remake?

aintitcoolnews.com is reporting that there are rumors about 'Predator' being remade with the possible Arnold replacement being WWE wrestler John Cena.

'Futurama' Switching Networks

hollywoodreporter.com is reporting that "Futurama" will have a new cable home starting in January 2008. Comedy Central said Thursday that it has signed a multiyear deal with Twentieth Television to acquire all 72 episodes of the animated comedy series.

'The Man Who Fell to Earth' Remake In The Works

rottentomatoes.com is reporting that Warner Independent Pictures is planning to mount a remake of Nicolas Roeg's 1977 cult classic "The Man Who Fell to Earth," itself an adaptation of the Walter Tevis novel from 1963. Screenwriter Oren Moverman has earned the remake writing gig.

The story is about an alien who comes to Earth disguised as a businessman to procure water for his parched planet. Along the way, he becomes the head of a powerful international conglomerate and discovers just how greedy mankind is, falling into a metaphysical crisis.

Roger Lloyd-Pack in 'Dr.Who'

bbc.co.uk is reporting that Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack will play a villain in the new series of Doctor Who.

You can go to the link to find out more including what role he will exactly play.

Lexa Doig 'SG-1' Interview

stargate-sg1-solutions.com now has up an interview with Lexa Doig on her role on 'Stargate: SG-1.'

Read More

Sci-Fi Brain Exclusive: Hands-On with Perfect Dark Zero

I was lucky enough to attend a game developer's conference here in Toronto, Ontario and had a chance to personally tryout the new Sci-Fi FPS for Xbox 360 - Perfect Dark Zero. Not only that, I give the game a spin using the hardest difficulty mode - DARK AGENT!

Read More

Mailbag #3

Nathan here, back on parole and back with another mailbag. Enjoy the pain!

'Death Ship' Sets Sail

IGN FilmForce is reporting that Summit Entertainment and Mandalay Pictures are hooking up to adapt Richard Matheson's Death Ship into a feature film. The 1953 short story, first published in Fantastic Story Magazine, tells what happens when the crew of a three-man spacecraft lands on a planet only to discover the wreckage of a spacecraft identical to their own. Two of the crew members are convinced that they're dead, but the captain refuses to believe it.

Darren Aronofsky Will Direct 'Lost'

ew.com is reporting that Darren Aronofsky - director of 'Requiem for a Dream' and the upcoming sci-fi film 'The Fountain' - has just signed on to direct an episode of 'Lost' during May sweeps.

George Takei Talks Sulu

trekweb.com now has up an interview with George Takei where he talks about his role as Sulu on 'Star Trek.'

Jeffrey Combs Talks 'Star Trek'

scifipulse.net now has up an interview with Jeffrey Combs where he talks briefly about 'Star Trek.'

'Doctor Who' Takes Three TV Awards

bbc.co.uk is reporting that the BBC series Doctor Who has won three prizes at the National TV Awards, including most popular drama.

The show's two stars Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper scooped the most popular actor and actress honours in the awards voted by the public.

'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