Star Wars with occasional sarcasm
The very patient people at GateWorld report that somewhere in the really long interviews posted on the official site the producers state that they hope to get rolling on the third Stargate series this summer.
It could be a movie. It could be a series. I suppose the concept (and, more likely, the financing) have yet to be really fleshed out.
If they give me the funny, I’ll be there!
SciFi Wire reports that one of the writers of the next Superman film is promising a more action-oriented sequel. They may even draw one (or maybe more than one) villain from the DC universe.
Battlestar Galactica is hemorrhaging viewers, thanks to the use of DVR’s. Can the Sunday night move save it? Apparently, a decision will be made mid-February when the actors’ contracts are up.
HBO will be developing George R.R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire into a television series.
And the producers of Lost insist they have an endpoint in mind. You apparently have two more seasons to enjoy, as they’d like to end it at 100 episodes. And here you thought they were making this up as they went along….
Do you hear that sound? It’s the agonized screams of Stargate fans who keep getting stunned by the massive reset in their franchise. (For those who don’t watch, 38 minutes is the length of time a stargate can stay open before it resets.)
New interviews have been posted on the official video website of Stargate in which the producers reveal several stunning developments in both casting and the future of the franchise.
Apparently, the producers don’t seem to realize how poorly fandom reacts to change. (And given the way they’ve handled past changes in the show, can anyone blame the fans for spazzing?) Those who are feeling desperate should know that mental health resources are out there and available for you….
Yes. I’ve been a bit heavy on the David Hewlett news, lately. But he’s a busy guy!
In his upcoming movie A Dog’s Breakfast, Hewlett included a sub-plot about a fictional (and horrendously over-acted) sci-fi soap opera called Starcrossed. The clip on YouTube got such a reaction, that he has now been asked to develop a comedy for Sci-Fi Channel based on the behind-the-scenes antics of a sci-fi show.
We’ll let you know where to send the get well cards after he collapses from exhaustion.
It’s a rare thing for us to see Mary Franklin flustered.
It only lasts a few minutes, but you can see her just a wee bit flumoxed as she is serenaded by some very talented members of the Grambling State Band, as seen in this video.
She, of course, gets over it quickly and appears to be quite enjoying it. Lucky Mary!
Thanks to Jimmy from GA501st for the tip that this was finally posted.
Hopefully William Shatner actually got permission to reveal so much about the upcoming Trek movie to SciFi Wire. Because he was sure talking up a storm!
Of course, nothing’s ever sure in Hollywood until the final film is edited, but here is the gist of what he said:
Jason Isaacs, who plays the wicked Lucius Malfoy with so much delight in the Harry Potter movies, apparently got on hands and knees to beg JK Rowling to break his character free of Azkaban in the last book.
A unique way for an actor to get more work!
In the same article, and of more certainty to his acting career, Mr. Isaacs has confirmed that he had three weeks of filming for Potter V.
And the Wantons rejoice….
It was probably the first time many of us were ever exposed to “horror” when we tuned in to The Munsters.
And now we have learned that Mrs. Munster, Yvonne DeCarlo, has died at the age of 84.
Rest in peace, Lily!
In ongoing evidence that geeks continue to take over the world, there are several genre shows in TV Week‘s semi-annual Critic’s Poll of the Best and Worst in Television.
At the Number 2 spot was Heroes, followed by Lost and Battlestar Galactica at numbers 6 and 9, respectively.
Of interest to many Jaders is The Office (3) and The Daily Show (14) also made the list.
Happily, no geektitude made the Worst list.
And would it be sucking up too much to say that we look forward to the upcoming Star Wars TV series making this list in the near future?