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Top Ten Sci-Fi Through The Decades - 50s

We here at Sci-Fi Brain would like to spend the next several weeks with you counting down the top ten sci-fi moments of each decade. These sci-fi moments can be television, books, or movies. If it is sci-fi it is game for the list. It is time to find out just what was important during these decades and how they shaped the sci-fi we experience today. This week we start our look back with the glorious decade of the 50s.

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Brainstorm #9

So what do four guys who sit in a chat room talk about when they aren't working on Sci-Fi Brain? Science fiction of course. Hear what the guys had to say about the Star Wars releases, Star Wars TV series, Master Chief vs. Samus, and much much more.

'Halo' Movie Update

IGN FilmForce is reporting that the production timeline for the 'Halo' movie has been revealed.

'Star Trek Enterprise: The Complete Fourth Season' DVD Review

IGN DVD now has up a review of the 'Star Trek Enterprise: The Complete Fourth Season' DVD release.

Fans Fight For 'Firefly' Revival

A new campaign is out in full force to once again try and bring the cult favorite Firefly back to television. The request is to have HBO or Showtime adopt and continue the Firefly television series.

So give the site a read, learn what they are trying to do, sign the petition, and pledge your support if you love the show. Many thought it was hopeless when Firefly was canceled, but the fans fought on and ended up getting a movie made. Let us see if the fans can make a difference again.

Gossett Likes Gerak's Character Arc

gateworld.net is reporting that award-winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr. relished his work on Stargate SG-1 this season, he told Stargate SG-1: The Official Magazine. In a new interview with the magazine, Gossett talked about the growth and perspective of the Jaffa leader Gerak.

Dick's 'Next' Is Next

scifi.com is reporting that Graham King's Initial Entertainment Group has bought the international rights to Revolution Studios' upcoming SF movie Next, based on Philip K. Dick's short story "The Golden Man."

'Next' tells the story of a man (Nicolas Cage) with the ability to see future events and affect their outcome. Julianne Moore plays a federal agent who pursues him as she tries to prevent a terrorist attack. The film is slated for 2007 release.

'Threshold' To Stream On Web

scifi.com is reporting that CBS will stream three episodes of its SF series Threshold on the network's official Web site, beginning Nov. 2, the network announced. The streams mark the first time CBS has offered episodes of scripted series programming on the Internet via free video streaming. The episodes will stream commercial-free.

The initial offering will be the third episode, "Blood of the Children," and will be available for three days. On Nov. 4, CBS will air "Revelations" on television, then make the episode available for streaming on the Web site from Nov. 9 to 11. On Nov. 11, the episode "Progeny" airs on TV, then hits the Web Nov. 16-18.

'Aeon Flux' TV Spot

themoviebox.net now has up a TV spot for the upcoming film 'Aeon Flux' that you can watch for yourself.

'Terminator 4' News

moviehole.net is reporting that James Cameron will not be back to direct the sequel, Claire Danes will return to reprise her role, Jonathan Mostow is said to be returning as director, and a backup plan is in the works if Arnold Schwarzenegger can't return.

Starbuck vs. Starbuck

visimag.com now has up an interview where Katee Sackhoff, aka Starbuck, chats about how fans of the series have gradually come to accept her in the role � and spills the beans on her feud with the original Starbuck.

'Serenity' Production

millimeter.com is reporting that a clever DP, efficient effects, and a subtle DI helped Serenity stay on budget. Read all about these production points of 'Serenity.'

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What Shows Should You Be Watching

Every year the fall television run brings about a whole slew of new television shows with many bound for failure straight from the get-go, while others are bound to be cult favorites that last several years. This year - thanks to the success of Lost last year � we have several new sci-fi offerings that are clamoring for your attention. It isn't too late to jump onto these new shows (only six or seven episodes deep so far), but should these new shows be something you watch if you haven't already been? Our reviewers will tell you. Read on and find out.

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The Fembot: The Top 10 Female Roles in Sci-Fi #10-6

For far too long, female roles in science fiction had one purpose only: to be the damsel in distress. Think about it, female apes were given stronger, more impressive characterization. Thankfully, the majority of screenwriters today seem to really �get it� when it comes to giving women equal roles of men � and I truly do believe you see much stronger roles for women in science fiction than any other genre. Perhaps that�s the reason the science fiction genre has become so much more appealing to women in recent decades. It�s nice to know that there are people out there who believe their girlfriend/wife/mother/sister is just as capable of taking out the scary alien invaders as they are.

'Battlestar Galactica' Gets A Third Season

IGN FilmForce is reporting that is has been confirmed that 'Battlestar Galactica' is being renewed for a third season.

Interview: Hayden Christiansen

IGN DVD now has up an interview with Hayden Christiansen on his Star Wars work.

Interview: Frank Oz

IGN DVD now has up an interview with Frank Oz on his Star Wars work.

Stargate SG-3000 Ride Review

gateworld.net now has up a review of the new Six Flags' Stargate SG-3000 ride.

'Stargate' Action Figure Q&A;

gateworld.net now has up a Q&A; with Diamond Select Toys about their upcoming line of 'Stargate' action figures.

'Atlantis' Novels Will Be World-wide

gateworld.net is reporting that Fandemonium's upcoming line of Stargate Atlantis novels will be available throughout the English-speaking world when the first book arrives next month -- including North America. "Rising," the novelization of the spin-off series' pilot movie, hits the shelves on December 15.