– Obi-Wan’s Jedi robe goes on sale
– George heads back for another round at the annual Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race.
– Star Wars illustrator Dave Dorman gives up appearances in exchange for being there for his family
– One collector loses his collection to thieves
He’s Back for More Harry and He’s Not Naked
It’s been confirmed that Daniel Radcliffe has decided to sign on for the last two Harry Potter films.
In semi-related news Daniel has asked his co-stars not to come see him in the play Equus, where he appears naked.
Never give your co-workers that kind of ammunition!
Jungles and Toothpick Fish
David Nykl (aka Dr. Zelenka) has already posted from the new Stargate Atlantis season with some set pictures and a rather nice picture of Jason Momoa (aka Ronon Dex) in a tank top. (Can this ever be a bad thing?)
Sorry, gentlemen. Getting back to the subject.
They’re shooting out of order, so it shouldn’t really spoil you to see the set. And he’s very cryptic. But jokes are already going, as evidenced by some mysterious reference to the toothpick fish.
Spidey Swinging Back into your Neighborhood
Swinging on to the March 5th (this Monday’s) episode of Heroes will be the new Spiderman3 trailer.
In related news, you will soon be able to get a weekly dose of Spiderman with the addition of The Amazing Spiderman to the Kids’ WB lineup starting in early 2008. Whether or not it will retain the snazzy opening music of the original is anybody’s guess.
And Kelly does the happy Spidey dance!
Heroes Don’t Always Go On
Don’t get too attached to your heroes from Heroes. Producer Tim Kring told Sci-Fi Wire that Season 2 will be a whole new story. And whether or not the current batch of heroes has anything to do with that story remains to be seen (assuming they even survive this season).
You can just feel the fan angst right now, can’t you?
Sci-Fi Do-Good Entry for the Week
Sci-fi fans are a generous lot, most likely born out of the great morality tales we’ve come to enjoy.
So it is that we bring you the next chance to “do good.” And the added bonus of this one is you get some geeky goodies at the same time!
BC Women’s Hospital and Healthcare Foundation is auctioning off autographed teddy bears from locally-based actors; most of whom have done sci-fi shows. New ones will be added every week.
This week’s sci-fi-themed offerings include Jewel Staite, Jared Padelecki, Jensen Ackles, Callum Keith Rennie, Annette O’Toole, and Kate Vernon. Many more intriguing folks from Smallville, Firefly and BSG are included.
Gating into Season 4
Today marks the official kick-off of Stargate Atlantis Season 4 with the traditional cast-producer dinner.
And according to David Hewlett (aka Rodney McKay) the next day apparently marks the traditional “try to do a read-through with a hangover” party.
Hewlett also reports that there is more leather costuming this year. (The ladies rejoice.)
David Nykl (aka Dr. Zelenka) is rather sad that he is not one of those who’ll get to wear leather. Back to his regular blue t-shirt.
Much teasing and episode names discussed, but no real spoilerage.
Also appearing on the web is Chuck Campbell (aka “Chucknician“) who announces that he’ll not only be in the first episode of the season, but might also be getting a name; his own.
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For those who prefer their reality virtual, GateWorld speaks with Stargate Worlds Creative Director, Chris Klug.
Stargate SG-1 fans, in the meantime, gather to mourn until April when the follow-up films begin shooting.
I wonder if he knows about the Jedi healing trance?
Ewan McGregor (aka Young Obi-Wan) recently had an argument with the pavement and lost; resulting in a broken leg.
Happily, he is expected to be recovered in time to film the follow-up to his popular documentary Long Way Round this summer.
I bet George is thinking he’s really happy he banned Ewan from riding during filming for Star Wars!
Abrams Does Trek
The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that JJ Abrams, best known for producing Lost and the upcoming Dark Tower series, will be directing the next Star Trek film.
The Official Star Trek website posted an article about it, but only sites The Hollywood Reporter article.
None of this should come as any surprise, given how much the man has been talking about it. But it’s an interesting direction for Paramount to go, if it is, indeed, official.
Bamber Teases Battlestar Spoilers
Jamie Bamber (aka Lee Adama) spoke with TV Guide about the end of Season 3 and just how confused the fans make them at conventions.
He also discusses how much fun it was to do his recent guest stint on Ghost Whisperer.