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‘In-World War’ Sounds Like Virtually Brilliant Sci-Fi

‘In-World War’ Sounds Like Virtually Brilliant Sci-Fi

A very cool science fiction indie is being shot right now in the Bay Area that deals with how the future will be shaped by Bush-era politics, a mythologized history, and the beauty of virtual reality.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 6, 2009 | Comments

Coroner’s Report: Alien Raiders

Coroner’s Report: Alien Raiders

Alien Raiders is not the original title of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but is it better than that infamous pile of CGI ants?

By Robert Fure on June 5, 2009 | Comments

Shouting Match: Should They Terminate the ‘Terminator’?

Shouting Match: Should They Terminate the ‘Terminator’?

The reviews for Terminator Salvation are mixed. Not exactly what the studio would hope for with a summer tentpole. Does that mean they should stop the franchise? The usual idiots verbally spar it out for this week’s Shouting Match.

By Josh Radde on May 23, 2009 | Comments

Review: ‘Terminator Salvation’ Lacks Humanity

Review: ‘Terminator Salvation’ Lacks Humanity

Clunky, unfocused, and defying the laws of logic, Terminator Salvation is a complete waste of time even if you love watching things blow up.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 19, 2009 | Comments

Review: Star Trek

Review: Star Trek

A complete Trek Virgin gives his perspective: Star Trek showcases the brilliance of science fiction: building a universe that is different from our own and filling it with people that are just like us.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 5, 2009 | Comments

‘State of Play’ Director to Explore Asimov’s ‘End of Eternity’

‘State of Play’ Director to Explore Asimov’s ‘End of Eternity’

Kevin Macdonald is all set to hop in a kettle, travel to the future, and tackle one of Isaac Asimov’s greatest novels. Sadly, no robots will be involved.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 27, 2009 | Comments

New Images from ‘Hunter Prey’ Show Off Unoriginal Costumes

New Images from ‘Hunter Prey’ Show Off Unoriginal Costumes

Some say the characters from Hunter Prey look like Boba Fett. I have my own theory. Luckily, there’s also a gorgeous One Sheet for this thing after the jump.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 4, 2009 | Comments

Review: ‘Knowing’ is Worth Seeing, Bad Title and All

Review: ‘Knowing’ is Worth Seeing, Bad Title and All

Alex Proyas’ first feature since 2004 is an entertaining work of science fiction that occasionally lunges towards greatness.

By Robert Levin on March 20, 2009 | Comments

Interview: Nicolas Cage Talks About Life, Acting and ‘Knowing’

Interview: Nicolas Cage Talks About Life, Acting and ‘Knowing’

At his ‘Knowing’ press conference we learned that, when it comes to the movie and the issues it raises, Nicolas Cage cares most of all about what you think.

By Robert Levin on March 19, 2009 | Comments

Mediocre Director to Tackle Sci-Fi Action Flick at Edge of Universe

Mediocre Director to Tackle Sci-Fi Action Flick at Edge of Universe

From the man that brought you Training Day and Street Kings comes a science fiction battle of epic proportions. Now, which David Ayer will actually show up to set?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 10, 2009 | Comments

Knightley Signs On for ‘The Island 2: Never Let Me Go’

Knightley Signs On for ‘The Island 2: Never Let Me Go’

The actress has been cast in an adaptation of Kazua Ishiguro’s novel “Never Let Me Go,” which begins filming next month in Jolly Old Dystopian England.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 2, 2009 | Comments

Iron Sky Recruits Julia Dietze

Iron Sky Recruits Julia Dietze

If you ever sat awake at night dreaming of mounting an epic space battle against Nazis from the moon, this is the project for you.

By Robert Fure on February 11, 2009 | Comments

Boiling Point: The Prop Cup is Half Empty

Boiling Point: The Prop Cup is Half Empty

Out of all the things that could make a man go mad, would you ever have predicted empty cups?

By Robert Fure on February 2, 2009 | Comments

Star Trek Trailer Gets Smacked Around By Some Real Science

Star Trek Trailer Gets Smacked Around By Some Real Science

Ever since the release of the first full-length trailer for J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, hardcore science fiction geeks have had one thing on their minds: what in the heck (they don’t swear) is up with that young Kirk jumping from a car scene?

By Neil Miller on December 18, 2008 | Comments

Ten Great Sci-Fi Stories That Deserve to Be Films

Ten Great Sci-Fi Stories That Deserve to Be Films

Hurting for some good science fiction on the big screen? Us too. So we decided to dig into some good books and find ten great reads for Hollywood to adapt and amaze us with epic space battles and post-apocalyptic awesomeness.

By Robert Fure on December 12, 2008 | Comments

J. Michael Straczinski Talks Silver Surfer Stand Alone Film

J. Michael Straczinski Talks Silver Surfer Stand Alone Film

Screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski who sat down with AMC’s Blog to talk a bit about all the great stuff he’s got lined up (and that I’ve been paid millions of dollars to say I’m excited about). Cha-ching!

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 21, 2008 | Comments

John Moore boards ‘Capricorn One’

John Moore boards ‘Capricorn One’

John Moore is set to direct a remake of the 1978 conspiracy thriller “Capricorn One.” No word yet on a possible OJ Simpson cameo.

By Robert Fure on June 5, 2008 | Comments

Battlestar Galactica Drafts New Recruits

Battlestar Galactica Drafts New Recruits

Against all odds, Battlestar Galactica, a show on its last leg, is increasing its audience. How, why, and what does it mean? Robert Fure takes a look at the situation.

By Robert Fure on May 24, 2008 | Comments

Battlestar Galactica to Keep Up the Fight?

Battlestar Galactica to Keep Up the Fight?

In what could turn out to be very good news for fans of the Sci-Fi Battlestar Galactica series, rumors have been circulating that up to three Battlestar made for TV movies could be put into development as early as this summer.

By Robert Fure on May 19, 2008 | Comments

The Andromeda Strain Infects A&E

The Andromeda Strain Infects A&E

This Memorial Day A&E would like you to ditch the celebrations and quarantine yourself in front of a TV to catch their two night, four hour miniseries adaptation of Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain. Click in to see some production images and get more information about this Science Fiction event.

By Robert Fure on May 15, 2008 | Comments