IGN Playlist: Family Friendly Sci-Fi Nov 19, 2009
We look back on some of our favorite, kid-friendly sci-fi fare ... In truth, science fiction holds a vast universe of heroes and villains with which to entertain our children, and so with about to hit theaters, we here at IGN Movies hit "shuffle" on our setlist of first-rate, family-friendly sci-fi films ... This 1975 sci-fi film about a pair of orphans slowly beginning to realize that they are, in fact, aliens from another planet is a dark, suspenseful thrill ride that's certainly light enough... (IGN FilmForce)
Has Khan Been Lost? Nov 19, 2009
All we know about the sci-fi sequel so far. Will everybody's favorite genetically engineered superman return. (IGN FilmForce)
Parents guide to new movie releases Nov 19, 2009
Rating: PG for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor. What it's about: A world enduring the do-wop black-and-white-TV global paranoia of its own "1950s" is visited by an alien - a NASA astronaut. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Top Entertainment Stories 'Fringe' star John Noble celebrates weird science Nov 19, 2009
But in the able hands of John Noble, who stars on Fox's sci-fi thriller "Fringe," Bishop comes to life. He is both comical and tragic, nutty as a fruitcake yet totally relatable. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Khan Returns to Trek? Nov 19, 2009
All we know about the sci-fi sequel so far. Latest Movies Features. (IGN FilmForce)
'Suburban' Sam knocking about in Sydney Nov 18, 2009
HE MIGHT have left bricklaying behind to star in Terminator Salvation and next month's sci-fi epic Avatar but Australian actor Sam Worthington is still a suburban boy at heart. Talking about director James Cameron's first movie since Titanic yesterday flanked by publicists for 10-minute interviews and, sorry, no photos the country's latest Hollywood star sported grazed knuckles, which he put down to "running out with mates" during three weeks of downtime in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Network TV winners and losers Nov 17, 2009
This list includes ABC's sitcom "Modern Family," CBS' crime drama "NCIS: Los Angeles" and Fox's animated "The Cleveland Show," a spinoff of "Family Guy." The herds are finding other fresh favorites too, such as ABC's sci-fi remake "V," CBS' court drama "The Good Wife," Fox's exuberantly goofy high-school musical "Glee" and CW's zeitgeist-grabbing "Vampire Diaries." ... Among the freshman series that have already tanked are ABC's fantasy "Eastwick" and the sitcom "Hank," as well as NBC's medical... (FOX59, IN)
Tim makes home visits on Project Runway Nov 17, 2009
Althea explained that ''strong women'' from sci-fi movies inspired her. Though frustratingly, we never learned which ones. (MSNBC -- News)
Rand disciple spreads her word Nov 17, 2009
That s why they used it on the now-defunct sci-fi show Andromeda. Michael P.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
First Network, Then Cable, Now There's 'Social TV' Nov 16, 2009
ABC launched the feature with the first online availability of the premiere episode of sci-fi thriller "V" and said it intends to roll it out "across other series on ABC.com over the coming weeks.". News Corp.'s Fox boldly tested the technology on its own air in September. (Multichannel News)
Best & worst remakes Nov 16, 2009
The BBC s little seen sci-fi mind-bender was a favorite of geek children of the 80s, and the remake starring David Tennant gave it new panache in today s geek-chic world ... The BBC s little seen sci-fi mind-bender was a favorite of geek children of the 80s, and the remake starring David Tennant gave it new panache in today s geek-chic world. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Hawke of the town Nov 16, 2009
That status will be tested in January, when his first big genre film, as he says, is out: Daybreakers is a sci-fi movie about a society in which vampires are the norm and humans are a vanishing commodity ... That status will be tested in January, when his first big genre film, as he says, is out: Daybreakers is a sci-fi movie about a society in which vampires are the norm and humans are a vanishing commodity. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Prisoner Review: A Pretentious Reimagining Nov 16, 2009
Every generation gets the sci-fi paranoia it deserves. Or lately, it borrows the paranoia from a previous generation. (Time.com)
Sci-fi heyday: The Prisoner' on AMC Nov 14, 2009
Sci-fi heyday: The Prisoner' on AMC ... Sci-fi heyday: The Prisoner' on AMC ... In the fall of 2009, sci-fi and fantasy TV shows are having a real pop-culture moment. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Keeping up appearances Nov 14, 2009
While prosthetics can transform an actor into a sci-fi creature, it makes looking into the mirror that much easier for people who are disfigured. To his left on the countertop are a dozen brushes and tiny lumps of acrylic and oil paint. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oscar Expands Roster for Animated Films Nov 14, 2009
"Battle for Terra," a CGI sci-fi saga ... "Monsters vs. Aliens," another 3-D sci-fi action flick. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
TV review: 'Prisoner' remake captive of past Nov 14, 2009
Even incorporating elements from the original - catchphrases and freaky sci-fi trickery - fails to blow up the jigsaw puzzle of our brains as it did for those who watched the original. Times have changed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Must-Read Science Fiction Books for... Nov 14, 2009
Six of the Best Sci-Fi Novels for Young Adults. Teens who appreciate authentic science fiction will love these classic sci-fi novels which originally inspired, and continue to influence, the entire sci-fi genre ... Science fiction fans who enjoy modern sci-fi like The Matrix, Blade Runner, and Artificial Intelligence, will really get into the classic sci-fi novels that inspired modern science fiction. (Suite101.com)
Independence Days Nov 14, 2009
Was the sci-fi sequel scrapped. Devlin and Emmerich confirm they're working on a script. (IGN FilmForce)
'2012' is formula action movie turned up to 10 Nov 14, 2009
John Cusack plays Jackson, a sci-fi writer, who takes his kids to Yellowstone only to find that his favorite lake has dried up ... 2012' is formula action movie turned up to 10 Articles 2012 RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE) Sci-fi action. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Daily guide to television and radio Nov 14, 2009
Pensive sci-fi thriller about the dangers of cloning. Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Boston Globe)
11 Things: Celebrities' sprogs Nov 13, 2009
His father wrote "Kooks" for the birth of his son, Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones, who directed the sci-fi thriller "Moon.". 4. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Imperfect future for sci-fi tale Nov 13, 2009
Unfortunately, Healy isn't Margaret Atwood, who seems to be an inspiration here and proved a master of dystopian fiction in the likes of "The Handmaid's Tale." The play devolves into a baffling hot mess burdened by too many senseless elements -- and sci-fi should follow an internal logic ... Unfortunately, Healy isn't Margaret Atwood, who seems to be an inspiration here and proved a master of dystopian fiction in the likes of "The Handmaid's Tale." The play devolves into a baffling hot mess... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A chronicle of disaster Nov 13, 2009
Kurt Russell and James Spader (pictured) starred in this sci-fi extravaganza about a gateway to another galaxy. Although absurd, it won cult status, spawning three more movies and four TV series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
Or those who are obsessed with Star Trek, or know every single quote from another Sci-Fi series. I think the geek is similar socially. (Harper's Magazine)
Director Emmerich destroys the earth - again - in ‘2012’ Nov 13, 2009
A disaster movie needs an Everyman, so we have John Cusack as Jackson Curtis, a divorced dad and author of failed sci-fi novels that everyone in the film seems to have read. Camping with his kids (Liam James and Morgan Lily) in Yellowstone brings Jackson in contact with both the geologist s team and a conspiracy theorist (Woody Harrelson, mining his tabloid crackpot persona for all it s worth) who explains everything and has a map for it. (Boston Globe)
Anthony Daniels (a.k.a. 3-CPO) narrates ‘Star Wars: In Concert’ tomorrow at TD Garden Nov 13, 2009
The multimedia show marries the symphonic works of composer John Williams with edited footage from all six films, synchronized with the intent of delivering an intergalactic experience impressive enough to sway even sci-fi skeptics. Daniels could be the hardest sell of them all. (Boston Globe)
NYT: Anchor Lou Dobbs leaving CNN Nov 13, 2009
Fox cancels sci-fi drama Dollhouse. Add More news and other features headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Television)
End of the world and Hollywood feels fine Nov 13, 2009
Devastating warfare between humans and machines with the sci-fi sequel Terminator Salvation and the animated adventure 9. . (MSNBC -- News)
2012: End-of-World Disaster Porn Nov 13, 2009
" impulse, you'll find the movie's only scintillating scenes: the Curtis family's escape in a van through L.A. streets that cave in two seconds after Jackson careers over them, and a ride in a small plane that somehow flies between two downtown skyscrapers at the moment they collapse toward each other. Each boast effects work that is technically sophisticated, dramatically cheesy and kinetically irresistible. (These two thrillathon sequences can be found on .) For all the logorrhea of the... (Time.com)
Paranormal Success Nov 13, 2009
Release Date: US (wide): September 25, 2009AU: December 2, 2009 Genre:Thriller Other Genres:Horror, Sci-Fi Studio:Paramount Pictures Tag Line:What happens when you sleep. Language:English Click Here for More Movie Info. (IGN FilmForce)
Keepin' it Reel Ep. 67 Nov 13, 2009
Add to that a dash of speculation on just what a sci-fi version of might look like, as well as some lamentation about the loss of the comic's WWII background, and you've got a good smattering of kick-ass comics news. Not to mention ' rumored involvement in as he departs his adaptation of Stephen King's series. (IGN FilmForce)
The Folly Of A `Drone War' Nov 12, 2009
Better yet, for the latest generation of armed surveillance drones -- the ones with the chill-you-to-your-bones sci-fi names of Predators and Reapers (as in Grim) -- whole new surveillance capabilities will soon be available ... Havent any of these folks ever seen a sci-fi film. (CBS News)
Hollywood gets in the holiday spirit Nov 12, 2009
From Scrooge to sci-fi, studios shower the public with dozens of movies. David Germain The Associated Press November 12, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gisele lands in Back Bay Nov 12, 2009
Our condolences to Dushku and all who were fans of Joss Whedon s sci-fi series. Judd is honored Harvard University grad student Ashley Judd was in Beverly Hills this week to receive the USA Today Hollywood Hero award for her work with YouthAIDS. Before the ceremony, the actress, who is studying public policy, talked to USA Today reporter Ann Oldenburg about what it s like to be in Ivy Leaguer. (Boston Globe)
Fox cancels sci-fi drama Dollhouse Nov 12, 2009
Fox cancels sci-fi drama Dollhouse - Television- msnbc ... Fox cancels sci-fi drama Dollhouse. (MSNBC -- Television)
Gears of War Video Game or Sci-Fi... Nov 11, 2009
Gears of War Video Game or Sci-Fi Blockbuster ... Gears of War Video Game or Sci-Fi Blockbuster ... Gears of War Video Game or Sci-Fi Blockbuster. (Suite101.com)
Ian McKellen on his new show and Shakespeare Nov 11, 2009
Gostin: You seem to be doing a lot of sci-fi. McKellen: I dont consider this sci-fi. (MSNBC -- Television)
'V' star Wolf: Visit from aliens 'doesn't seem that far-fetched' Nov 11, 2009
By Arienne Thompson, USA TODAY There's room at the sci-fi table for one more alum on ABC these days ... "On the surface, it's this really fun romp, and people who are sci-fi fans will have a lot to chew on, but at the same time, it's really driven by characters and big ideas," Wolf says. (USA Today -- Life)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
Making all sci-fi punks in the world "feel lucky", since 2008. (for other weekly "Biscotti" issues - see our and monthly archives). (Harper's Magazine)
Vampires are the people's choice Nov 11, 2009
HBO's fan favorite earned nominations in the TV obsession and TV sci-fi/fantasy categories while star Anna Paquin was nominated for TV drama actress. "Vampire Diaries" earned a nod in both the TV sci-fi/fantasy category as well as in new TV drama ... Smash horror flick "Paranormal Activity" also received a nomination and will go up against "Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail," "(500) Days of Summer" and the highly anticipated sci-fi film "District 9" in the independent movie category. (CNN)
Scrooge Scores at Box Office Nov 10, 2009
Cameron Diaz and James Marsden's sci-fi tale "The Box" opened at No. 6 with $7. 9 million. (CBS News)
Alive in Joburg Offers a Sneak Peek at District 9 Nov 10, 2009
The Peter Jackson-produced sci-fi flick District 9 opens in U.S. theaters this weekend, and while it features no big stars, the and have helped give the film some solid buzz. Doesn t hurt that it s also getting a great critical response: Rotten Tomatoes rates it , giving it a solid shot at becoming one of this summer s major sleeper hits. (Salon)
Greg's Greg-alogue Nov 10, 2009
And according to a Sci-Fi Wire interview, this was no accident. The director said he hoped to destroy the Kaaba, an Islamic holy site, but his fellow screenwriter Harald Kloser persuaded him not to. (Fox News)
The bitter tears of Johnny Cash Nov 10, 2009
" It was intelligent, well written, lively and decidedly un-nerdy. It's refreshing to see that a "Star Trek" fan obviously does have a life. Strangely enough, I was going to go to a yoga class tonight, thinking that I myself needed to get out of the house and get a life, and her article changed my mind. An evening watching a sci-fi show where the characters are morally challenged and the stories are messy and ambiguous sounds like too much fun to pass up. The problems she pointed out with the... (Salon)
Gyllenhaal Finds Source Nov 10, 2009
UK, November 9, 2009 - Director has announced his next film, with the British helmer set to stay in the sci-fi realm for thriller ... In related news, Jones updated his profile to explain the status of , another sci-fi flick that he has in development ... Next project will be a sci-fi "thriller-mystery.". (IGN FilmForce)
How Much Did Avatar Cost? Nov 10, 2009
A pair of cool stills from James Cameron's sci-fi epic. We scrub frame-by-frame to dissect this new jaw-dropping trailer. (IGN FilmForce)
Jim Carrey's Scrooge cashes in to become No. 1 Nov 10, 2009
5 million was Universal's "The Fourth Kind," and the Cameron Diaz-James Marsden sci-fi tale "The Box" opened at No. 6 with $7. 9 million. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Review House Season 6 Ep. 6 Nov 10, 2009
Turns out, the girl and her friend are closet sci-fi geeks, and actually spent the night "discreetly following" the creator of their favorite TV show. Unfortunately, one of the girl's symptoms prevents her from telling the truth, which means the team has to do even more sleuthing than normal in order to put the events of the night together. (Suite101.com)
What's 'V' really about? Nov 10, 2009
ABC's thrilling and politically potent new sci-fi series " V," whose second episode airs tonight at 8 on ABC, pits the paranoids against the Obamanoids -- and it's the paranoids who see the truth ... ABC's thrilling and politically potent new sci-fi series "V," whose second episode airs tonight at 8 on ABC, pits the paranoids against the Obamanoids -- and it's the paranoids who see the truth. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Unheralded genre master preps for Pittsburg shoot Nov 9, 2009
With credits ranging from the 1974 sci-fi adventure "It's Alive!" and 1973's "Black Caesar" to Colin Farrell's 2002 thriller "Phone Booth," Cohen says he tries not to over-think the creative process. "Studios make you do an outline and tell them the whole story before you write it," he says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
It came from outer space Nov 9, 2009
Nearly 30 years later, ABC has taken NBC s hit and turned it into a big-budget sci-fi thriller, full of action, plot twists and dazzling special effects ... Nearly 30 years later, ABC has taken NBC s hit and turned it into a big-budget sci-fi thriller, full of action, plot twists and dazzling special effects. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Apocalypse now and then: Tracing disaster films from ‘2012’ to ‘When Worlds Collide’ Nov 8, 2009
The Left Behind trilogy (2000, 2002, 2005), based on the best-selling series of Christian sci-fi novels, looks on the bright side of the end of the world - since, from a believing perspective, the end of this world means the beginning of a better world. That s what Mimi Rogers would like to think, anyway, in The Rapture. (Boston Globe)
Jared Hess doesn’t have a ‘Napoleon’ complex Nov 8, 2009
Director digs into his love of sci-fi for his latest movie. By Globe Correspondent / November 8, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Ranking Zemeckis Nov 7, 2009
It is a ponderous and flawed adaptation of Carl Sagan's book, but it gets applause for its scope and ambition when compared to other sci-fi films ... We've all seen plenty of sci-fi films and special-effects epics, and been wowed by their technical virtuosity. (IGN FilmForce)
Not destined for cult status Nov 7, 2009
In pursuit of his dream, he goes to a sci-fi convention and enters a contest, judged by his favorite writer, an incredibly pretentious stuffed shirt with a bizarre, unplaceable accent ... Throughout, Sam Rockwell appears in a series of sci-fi sequences. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Review: 'Christmas Carol' just OK Nov 7, 2009
But why should Disney be running scared of a sci-fi extravaganza. Presumably because they reckon the selling point here isn't so much the umpteenth retelling of Dickens' spread-the-wealth fable as it is the pretty bells and whistles with which director Robert Zemeckis has decked it out. (CNN)
IGN's Ultimate Games-to-Film Guide Nov 7, 2009
Paramount Pictures optioned the movie rights to Midway Games' sci-fi themed first-person shooter, , several years ago. Producer Christine Peters was handling the project, collaborating with the game developer to craft the film, billed as an action-packed thriller. (IGN FilmForce)
Boyle 'to make mountaineer epic' Nov 6, 2009
Boyle's other screen credits include Trainspotting, sci-fi drama Sunshine and apocalyptic zombie horror 28 Days Later. Blunt knife. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hollywood via Salt Lake City Nov 6, 2009
"Broncos" is about a teenage budding science fiction writer, Benjamin (Michael Angarano), who is trying to finding himself amid the cacophony swirling around him: a single mother (Jennifer Coolidge) who is an aspiring nightgown designer, a washed-out sci-fi author (Jemaine Clement) looking for a hit, a teenage romance novelist (Halley Feiffer) and a no-budget video-maker (Hctor Jimnez). "It was fun to create the science fiction world of a 15-year-old kid," Jared Hess said, "because I was that... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
You, too, can be a campaign reporter! Nov 6, 2009
D. Sci-Fi Pregnancy Zealots. E. XXX Men. (Salon)
Ten alien abductions, from V to X-Files Nov 6, 2009
Taken"Taken" boasted a pretty impressive pedigree for a Sci-Fi Channel mini-series. The 2002 production had no less than Steven Spielberg as an Executive Producer; episode directors included Tobe Hooper and genre TV stalwart Flix Enrquez Alcal. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Dynamite formula fizzles in ‘Gentlemen Broncos’ Nov 6, 2009
Sam Rockwell plays the hero in a character's sci-fi novel ... His latest opus is titled Yeast Lords and we regularly dive into its pages to see it played out as a joyfully dreadful sci-fi action film, with Sam Rockwell cast as Benjy s macho hero Bronco ... The very best part of the movie would be Jemaine Clement, from HBO s Flight of the Conchords, as Dr. Ronald Chevalier, a mega-selling sci-fi novelist and full-time prat who suggests Saturday Night Live comedian Fred Armisen s impersonation of... (Boston Globe)
Marsden Thinks Outside 'The Box' Nov 6, 2009
But prior to that, he's expanded his range in sci-fi (the "X-Men" films and "Superman Returns"), romantic drama ("The Notebook"), romantic comedy ("27 Dresses"), musicals ("Hairspray") and fantasy ("Enchanted"). The bonus is everything he's been in seems to become a huge hit. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
The future: Robots aid Japan's elderly residents Nov 5, 2009
But this is no sci-fi film it's a promotional video by Cyberdyne, a Japanese electronics company. It shows an elderly male patient with Parkinson's disease being strapped into a robotic skeleton that, using sensors attached to the wearer's skin, reacts to nerve impulses and moves its "arms" and "legs" accordingly. (USA Today)
