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Maggy 09-12-2005 17:04
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My son informs me that The Beast in Xmen 3 is being played by Kelsey Grammar...Damn it I can't get away from the man....:erm:

dilli-theclaw 10-01-2006 20:06
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Is anyone going to watch Hyperdrive at 10pm on bbc2 tomorrow night?

I'm going to watch the first couple to see what it's like I think.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/hyperdrive/

marky 10-01-2006 20:11
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Its well worth a look, cheers for that :tu:

Chris 11-01-2006 09:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
Is anyone going to watch Hyperdrive at 10pm on bbc2 tomorrow night?

I'm going to watch the first couple to see what it's like I think.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/hyperdrive/
I will be watching Lost, but Hyperdrive is repeated on Sunday nights at 10pm so I'll see it then.

Hom3r 15-01-2006 20:38
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in invasion who is the priest?

My dad thinks it's Stephen King

Angua 15-01-2006 22:44
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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
Is anyone going to watch Hyperdrive at 10pm on bbc2 tomorrow night?

I'm going to watch the first couple to see what it's like I think.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/hyperdrive/
Seems to be a mix of The Offce and Red Dwarf. I shall give it another go to see how things develop.

Chris 16-01-2006 10:00
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Originally Posted by Angua
Seems to be a mix of The Offce and Red Dwarf. I shall give it another go to see how things develop.
I chuckled my way through it rather than laughing out loud particularly .... but I thought it was good and I'll definitely watch it again. Prolly on Wednesday nights instead now, seeing as Lost is finished.

Mal 16-01-2006 10:15
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Originally Posted by david.ewles
in invasion who is the priest?

My dad thinks it's Stephen King
Nope

Pierre 19-01-2006 13:48
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Does the new series of Battlestar Galactica rock or what?

IMO this is one of the best series to have come out in recent years.

Xaccers 23-01-2006 13:07
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Supernatural on ITV2 last night was quite good

TheDaddy 23-01-2006 14:50
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Yes I saw that, needs another look though, can't make my mind up about it

Paul 23-01-2006 14:53
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Originally Posted by TheDaddy
Yes I saw that, needs another look though, can't make my mind up about it
The next few episodes are probably not going to help. Having watched the first 12, there are good and bad. There's a lot of "save the teenage girl" in the first few, which got a bit boring.

Hom3r 29-01-2006 20:21
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The last episode of Threshold is on Tuesday.

It wasn't that bad, if a bit slow.

Cathrine Bell would have been cool to watch every week.

Paul 26-02-2006 12:49
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Latest snippets (okay, not all quite SF and Fantasy, but who cares ;))

David Jason is to star in a tv version of "Hogfather" which will be shown this xmas, it's being shot in HD format.

The film "Mr and Mrs Smith" is to be made into a series.

ITV are filming a new six part series called "Primaeval" about a bunch of time travelling scientists.

Spike TV has ordered 13 episodes of the new "Blade" series, based on the films.

A bit of sad news - Andreas Katsulas (G'Kar in Babylon 5) died of lung cancer on Feb 13th.

Finally Lucy Lawless is to return for 10 episodes in Battlestar Galatica Season three to carry on as the reporter she played in two episodes in Season 2.
Spoiler: 
As revealed in S2, she is actually a cylon.

Maggy 26-02-2006 13:17
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Originally Posted by Paul M

David Jason is to star in a tv version of "Hogfather" which will be shown this xmas, it's being shot in HD format.



A bit of sad news - Andreas Katsulas (G'Kar in Babylon 5) died of lung cancer on Feb 13th.
For a moment I thought he was going to be playing Death but thankfully not.Albert it is then...

As for Andreas Katsulas it is very sad.He was an excellent actor who was good at playing many different characters and not just SF.I remember him as the one armed man in The Fugitive remake film.

marky 26-02-2006 13:44
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The man had a lot of credits to his name R.I.P Andreas Katsulas :(

ZrByte 26-02-2006 17:44
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The man had a lot of credits to his name R.I.P Andreas Katsulas :(
Gutted, I was really looking forward to the new B5 mini movie if they still make it, looks like at least 50% of the comic relief and my third fav charactor will be missing now :(

Paul 06-04-2006 19:36
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  • There are strong rumours that K9 and Sarah Jane Smith will star in a new Dr Who spin off series after their revival in the New Series 2.
  • Also in Dr Who, Peter Kay will play the part of "Victor Kennedy" in (S2) Episode 10.
  • Meanwhile the Tardis is apparently set to land in Albert Square during one episode.
  • In the other DW spinoff (Torchwood), Gwen Cooper has been picked for the lead female role.
  • On the Star Trek front - the planned ST 11 film has now apparently been scrapped.
  • Charmed has not been renwed for a ninth series, and the possible spin off series staring "Billy" also now seems to be a non starter.
  • ITV is planning a pilot episode of (another) remake of the Avengers.
  • A film version of 24 is due to start filming after S5 is wrapped up.
  • Season 3 of Battlestar Galatica is going to be largely based on "New Caprica" and the occupation resistance. There will also be an ongoing Cylon story, with visits to the Cylon homeworld for the first time.
  • The spin off Star Wars series is still set to go ahead, with the first episodes in 2008.

Paul 24-04-2006 16:05
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  • The planned ST 11 film may now happen after all - set as a prequel to the original series.
  • Keifer Sutherland has signed up for three more series of 24 (series 6, 7 & 8).
  • Agent Woolsey from Stargate is set to appear in 10 episodes of the sister series Atlantis (series 3).
  • Channel 4 has nipped in and secured the terrestrial rights to the last series of Charmed, ahead of Channel 5.

Druchii 24-04-2006 17:51
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Channel 4 has nipped in and secured the terrestrial rights to the last series of Charmed, ahead of Channel 5.
Ah, so i will get a decent picture on my upstairs TV for once to watch Charmed. Lovely.

dilli-theclaw 28-04-2006 19:18
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Originally Posted by Paul M
  • There are strong rumours that K9 and Sarah Jane Smith will star in a new Dr Who spin off series after their revival in the New Series 2
  • Again? the last one was bad enough :(

Paul 18-05-2006 20:21
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Invasion has not been picked up for a second season, neither (as mentioned elsewhere) has Surface or Threshold.

Supernatural has been picked up for a another season, so has Bones, Lost, 24, the Unit and the Simpsons.

As mentioned before, Stargate SG1, Atlantis and Battlestar Galatica all return as well.

Stephen 18-05-2006 20:51
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Invasion has not been picked up for a second season, neither (as mentioned elsewhere) has Surface or Threshold.

Supernatural has been picked up for a another season, so has Bones, Lost, 24, the Unit and the Simpsons.

As mentioned before, Stargate SG1, Atlantis and Battlestar Galatica all return as well.
:( I really liked Invasion as well. The season ending was great. No I'll never find out what happened:mad:

tonecold 21-05-2006 23:46
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Originally Posted by Paul M
  • The planned ST 11 film may now happen after all - set as a prequel to the original series.
JJ Abrams of LOST fame has also been attached to write and direct. The rumour about it being a prequel pretty much dismissed though, because of Enterprise. Also based on what I've seen ratings DID improve quite dramatically for season 4, so why wasn't it renewed? The last episode with Riker etc was crap but other than that it was a solid season that would hold it's own against any other Trek...

Maggy 22-05-2006 08:50
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Invasion has not been picked up for a second season, neither (as mentioned elsewhere) has Surface or Threshold.

Supernatural has been picked up for a another season, so has Bones, Lost, 24, the Unit and the Simpsons.

As mentioned before, Stargate SG1, Atlantis and Battlestar Galatica all return as well.
:( I really liked Invasion as well. The season ending was great. No I'll never find out what happened:mad:
Welcome to the club of the dispossessed,the club of the unfortunates, unlucky to get engaged with characters and plots of unfinished, abandoned storylines and doomed to always wonder how it all ends.:(

Pierre 22-05-2006 11:10
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Originally Posted by Paul M
  • Season 3 of Battlestar Galatica is going to be largely based on "New Caprica" and the occupation resistance. There will also be an ongoing Cylon story, with visits to the Cylon homeworld for the first time.
Well that will be pants.

I take it the budget has been slashed

Paul 22-05-2006 15:04
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No idea, but the the man in charge was quoted as saying they will get "rescued" during the season - and even before then, the Galatica and Pegasus are still around, so there will be storylines on them.

Bill C 14-07-2006 19:05
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For those that have access ;).

Stargate season 10 and Atlantis season 3 start tonight on scifi in America. Info on new seasons here

Tezcatlipoca 14-07-2006 23:02
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Originally Posted by unlimited
For those that have access ;).

Stargate season 10 and Atlantis season 3 start tonight on scifi in America. Info on new seasons here
At last! I've missed Atlantis. Glad it's back on. Finally got something to watch again while waiting for new seasons of Lost, Prison Break, 24 & Sleeper Cell.

homealone 21-07-2006 19:19
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They kept this quiet, or I missed the announcement - Series 2 of 'The 4400' starts tonight on Sky1 with a 2 hour opening episode, starting at 2200 :)

Mal 21-07-2006 19:35
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Originally Posted by homealone
They kept this quiet, or I missed the announcement - Series 2 of 'The 4400' starts tonight on Sky1 with a 2 hour opening episode, starting at 2200 :)
Well you are lucky then! This is a re-run of the second series on Sky 1. :)

homealone 21-07-2006 19:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by homealone
They kept this quiet, or I missed the announcement - Series 2 of 'The 4400' starts tonight on Sky1 with a 2 hour opening episode, starting at 2200 :)
Well you are lucky then! This is a re-run of the second series on Sky 1. :)
ah, that explains it, thanks Mal, I couldn't understand why it was scheduled for 2200 tonight & then 2300 next week & thereafter :dunce:

Paul 21-07-2006 23:49
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Originally Posted by unlimited
For those that have access ;).

Stargate season 10 and Atlantis season 3 start tonight on scifi in America. Info on new seasons here
Indeed, I've also been watching the new Blade series, a new Sci-Fi called Eureka and Season 3 of the 4400. :)

Tezcatlipoca 22-07-2006 14:45
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Quote:
Originally Posted by unlimited
For those that have access ;).

Stargate season 10 and Atlantis season 3 start tonight on scifi in America. Info on new seasons here
Indeed, I've also been watching the new Blade series, a new Sci-Fi called Eureka and Season 3 of the 4400. :)

Atlantis season 3 episode 2 is now available ;) :)


I think Eureka starts on Sky in August.


What's the Blade series like?

Paul 22-07-2006 14:59
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Originally Posted by Matt D
Atlantis season 3 episode 2 is now available ;) :)
Indeed, so is Stargate 10/2

Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D
I think Eureka starts on Sky in August.
Yes, for some reason they have given it a longer title though.

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A Town Called Eureka
On: Sky One
Date: Wednesday 2nd August 2006
Time: 21:00 to 22:30

Pilot: When a US Marshal arrives in a secluded town he gets a bit more than he bargained for. Eureka secretly houses the world's geniuses, and anything is possible... Sci-fi comedy.

Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited.
(Only the pilot is 1 hour 30 minutes)

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Originally Posted by Matt D
What's the Blade series like?
Enjoying Blade so far, it's quite similar to the later films.

Also watched the early pilot for another series called Heroes - about a group of people all across the world who suddenly develop extraordinary powers. This wasn't too bad and has potential, it was a bit slow in parts though.

Tezcatlipoca 22-07-2006 17:08
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Originally Posted by Matt D
Atlantis season 3 episode 2 is now available ;) :)
Indeed, so is Stargate 10/2

I wouldn't mind getting back into SG1. Loved it when I used to watch it. Not seen it since season 5 though.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D
I think Eureka starts on Sky in August.
Yes, for some reason they have given it a longer title though.

Quote:
A Town Called Eureka
On: Sky One
Date: Wednesday 2nd August 2006
Time: 21:00 to 22:30

Pilot: When a US Marshal arrives in a secluded town he gets a bit more than he bargained for. Eureka secretly houses the world's geniuses, and anything is possible... Sci-fi comedy.

Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited.
(Only the pilot is 1 hour 30 minutes)
Sounds interesting. Something else to watch at least :)

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Originally Posted by Paul M
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Originally Posted by Matt D
What's the Blade series like?
Enjoying Blade so far, it's quite similar to the later films.

Also watched the early pilot for another series called Heroes - about a group of people all across the world who suddenly develop extraordinary powers. This wasn't too bad and has potential, it was a bit slow in parts though.

Does the Blade series ignore the end of the last movie then, seeing as there should be no more vampires after the events of Trinity?

Wouldn't mind watching it. Although I doubt anyone could do a better Blade than Snipes.


Heroes - heard a bit about that. Some people are calling it "the new Lost" apparently.

Stephen 22-07-2006 17:36
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I watched the Pilot of Eureka, and must say I really enjoyed it. Definately one to watch :)

I don't know if blade follows the movies at all. Maybe it follows the comic more?

SG-1 and Atlantis have been the best series yet :)

Paul 23-07-2006 11:54
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Originally Posted by Matt D
Does the Blade series ignore the end of the last movie then, seeing as there should be no more vampires after the events of Trinity?

Wouldn't mind watching it. Although I doubt anyone could do a better Blade than Snipes.
I didn't realise all vampires were wiped out, if so, then it's safe to say it ignores that. The actor is a very good Blade, tho possible not as good as Snipes.

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Originally Posted by DarthYoda
I watched the Pilot of Eureka, and must say I really enjoyed it. Definately one to watch :)

SG-1 and Atlantis have been the best series yet :)
Yes, I enjoyed Eureka, funny in places but serious as well. Have to agree on SG-1 and Atlantis as well (so far ....).

Tezcatlipoca 23-07-2006 18:52
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I didn't realise all vampires were wiped out, if so, then it's safe to say it ignores that. The actor is a very good Blade, tho possible not as good as Snipes.

Well, the events of Trinity suggest there shouldn't be any vampires left afterwards, although perhaps it took some time.



I had a look at the wikipedia entry for the Blade series, it says it's "nominally" a continuation of the movies. I guess it's a similar thing to the Highlander movies & TV series.

The Blade series has been created by the guy (David Goyer) who wrote all three Blade movies (& directed no.3), so should be a good portrayal of Blade.


Anyway. I love the Blade movies, so I think I'll have a look for the series :)

Paul 02-08-2006 18:59
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Originally Posted by homealone
They kept this quiet, or I missed the announcement - Series 2 of 'The 4400' starts tonight on Sky1 with a 2 hour opening episode, starting at 2200 :)
FYI - Series 3 of the 4400 starts on Sky One next week (Aug 9th) at 10pm.

Pierre 03-08-2006 11:56
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Originally Posted by Matt D
Well, the events of Trinity suggest there shouldn't be any vampires left afterwards, although perhaps it took some time.



I had a look at the wikipedia entry for the Blade series, it says it's "nominally" a continuation of the movies. I guess it's a similar thing to the Highlander movies & TV series.

The Blade series has been created by the guy (David Goyer) who wrote all three Blade movies (& directed no.3), so should be a good portrayal of Blade.


Anyway. I love the Blade movies, so I think I'll have a look for the series :)
Blade 1 good

Blade 2 great

Blade 3 alright

They unleashed a virus at the end of blade 3 didn't they??

Virus's can be cured/ immunised against.

homealone 03-08-2006 11:58
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Originally Posted by Paul M
FYI - Series 3 of the 4400 starts on Sky One next week (Aug 9th) at 10pm.
thanks for that :tu:

TheDaddy 06-08-2006 18:23
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I see NBC are making another series of the classic 80's series V, apparently several of the original cast have signed up for it and it should be finished next year. I just hope it lives up to the original as I loved this show.

Paul 06-08-2006 19:49
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Really, where did you see that ?

dilli-theclaw 06-08-2006 19:58
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Really, where did you see that ?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/news/cult/.../10/4980.shtml

But take a look at the date :(

If it materialises then it could be good - but I wouldn't get you're hopes up. If I recall correctly it was due around the same time as the new blakes 7 series (which totally failed to take off)

edit - and from imdb
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366112/

Chris 06-08-2006 19:58
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Really, where did you see that ?
It has an entry on IMDB, slated for release in 2007, but I think it has been in development hell for quite some time, so I'll believe it when I see it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366112/

TheDaddy 06-08-2006 20:14
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Oh yee of little faith, apparently the main stumbling block is that NBC want a 3 hour movie and Kenneth Johnson wants a 4 hour film, however now that he has finished the book and it is going on sale January 2007 it stands to reason that they will compromise, after all the screen plays are already done.

TheBlueRaja 06-08-2006 20:47
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Anyone know when atlantis and stargate are supposed to start on Sky again?

Seems like ages since the last series finished.

dilli-theclaw 06-08-2006 21:11
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Originally Posted by TheBlueRaja
Anyone know when atlantis and stargate are supposed to start on Sky again?

Seems like ages since the last series finished.
I read it to start in October - possibly the 17th.

ZrByte 07-08-2006 18:00
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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
I read it to start in October - possibly the 17th.
Thats around the time It normally starts on sky each year so I see no reason to doubt that one. Though I am currently watching them from the states so luckily I dont have to wait until the mid season break.
Atlantis hasnt been brilliant so far but is still very good, there just havent been any ground breaking storylines yet, though there have been some very funny ones.
SG-1 is ten times better than it was last year, Its a bit darker and the storylines seem to be much better written so thats made a big difference.

Paul 07-08-2006 19:27
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I agree with you on Stargate - the stories have been very good so far (and I like Claudia as the latest 'member' of SG1 as well). I also think the Atlantis stories have generally been good so far, allthough I did think this weeks was a bit weak.

sir_drinks_alot 07-08-2006 19:39
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Any news on When season 3 of Battlestar Galactica will air in the uk ? :)

Paul 07-08-2006 20:07
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Nope, but it starts in October in the US.

sir_drinks_alot 08-08-2006 17:54
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Just found this BSG s3 Promotional Photo :)

Tezcatlipoca 10-08-2006 21:36
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Originally Posted by Paul M
I agree with you on Stargate - the stories have been very good so far (and I like Claudia as the latest 'member' of SG1 as well). I also think the Atlantis stories have generally been good so far, allthough I did think this weeks was a bit weak.

I've watched Atlantis since the start, but have only just got back into SG1 now, having not seen it since season 5.

Read up on what I missed (only season 9 in depth though, as it seems most things got resolved by the end of season 8, & 9 was a fresh start), then started watching season 10, along with Atlantis s3.

Impressed so far :tu:

Vala is great. Nice to see Farscape's Claudia Black.

Currently acquiring seasons 8 & 9 of SG1, & I'm thinking of buying the DVD boxes for seasons 1-7.

sir_drinks_alot 21-08-2006 13:51
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Word on the street is that sky will air season 3 of Battlestar Galactica in late October

Bill C 22-08-2006 06:54
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Sad news today for stargate fans.

Stargate SG1 has been cancelled

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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Link Here

SOSAGES 22-08-2006 16:01
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sci fi have said they wont show it - hopefully it wont stop someone else taking it up

sir_drinks_alot 22-08-2006 16:33
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Originally Posted by SOSAGES
sci fi have said they wont show it - hopefully it wont stop someone else taking it up
Don't think thay will some how hell it had a good run most shows are lucky to get past 3 seasons now a days never mind 10 !

Chris 22-08-2006 16:40
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Ah well ... there's always the big screen. We can hope, anyway. :drool:

Tezcatlipoca 22-08-2006 21:13
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They've been anticipating the end each season for a few years now.

They thought it would end when Showtime cancelled it after season 5, but then SCIFI picked it up.

Then, later, the makers were going to finish with season 7, do a movie, and then concentrate on Atlantis. But, as it got picked up for an 8th season, they turned the movie idea into the season 7 "Lost City" finale.

Then, thinking season 8 would be the last one, they tied up most storylines in that (Go'auld, Replicators, etc). Yet it was then picked up for a 9th season, causing them to give it a fresh start with some new characters & enemies.


It's already had various reprieves. It had to end sometime. Besides, it's on its 10th season! I think the makers have said for a while that they want to carry on with a movie(s) after the show ended.

Bill C 23-08-2006 07:11
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when you watch the 200th ep there is a big hint in that ep as to what they where going to do.

Paul 23-08-2006 09:00
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Hmm, I wasn't over impressed with E200....

Bill C 23-08-2006 09:46
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Hmm, I wasn't over impressed with E200....
Same here

ZrByte 23-08-2006 13:49
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Hmm, I wasn't over impressed with E200....
I actually quite enjoyed it, though I also enjoyed the 100th episode wormhole extreme wich had a similar feel to it.

Paul 23-08-2006 17:57
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E100 actually had a reasonable storyline to back it up, E200 just seemed completely disjointed and self indulgent. I'm sure it was fun to make, and great for those involved, but to me, as a fan of the series proper, I found it to be a waste of an episode.

SOSAGES 24-08-2006 09:48
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the whole idea was to poke fun at the show i found it great fun - especially seeing the 2 farscape people back where they belong :)

sir_drinks_alot 28-08-2006 11:01
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Just a heads up season 2 of Battlestar Galactica is out on dvd today

dilli-theclaw 31-08-2006 16:47
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I hear there will be some more babylon 5 - well 3x30min shows straight to dvd to begin with. Each show will centre around one charater.

So be on the look out for Babylon 5 : The Lost Tales....

From his postings on usenet http://worldsofjms.com/usenet/post/060724a.htm

Chris 31-08-2006 16:55
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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 34107802)
So be on the look out for Babylon 5 : The Lost Tales....
AKA "Babylon 5 - The Cash In" or "Babylon 5 - How To Make New Shows When Not All The Cast Are Alive Any More". :erm:

dilli-theclaw 31-08-2006 16:58
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Originally Posted by Chris T (Post 34107806)
AKA "Babylon 5 - The Cash In" or "Babylon 5 - How To Make New Shows When Not All The Cast Are Alive Any More". :erm:
In the memory of shadows was pulled mainly because JMS wouldn't replace the cast with more 'famous' people. And I doubt he will replace the dr(or zathras if he was in the new stories) with another actor, I suspect the dr will just not be in it.

Mind you I think I'll wait 'till I've seen this one until I pass judgement.

Tezcatlipoca 08-09-2006 20:25
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After a week off, Stargate SG-1 season 10 & Stargate Atlantis season 3 are back on tonight in the US (episode 8 of each), so should be available in the usual places afterwards.

Paul 08-09-2006 20:41
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Yeah, they're only back for three weeks though, then they take a mid-season break until 2007.

Hugh 08-09-2006 20:53
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Battlestar Galactica Webisodes (the resistance) every Tuesday and Thursday - set between Series 2 and 3.

Webisode1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lT_aoidx_o

Webisode2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_JK5zQimL4

Season 3 preview1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_dZYansgWw

Tezcatlipoca 08-09-2006 20:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 34113027)
Yeah, they're only back for three weeks though, then they take a mid-season break until 2007.

2007?! :(

Paul 08-09-2006 21:20
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Yes, March I think, so they finish in the May sweeps.

sir_drinks_alot 13-09-2006 17:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 34113037)
Battlestar Galactica Webisodes (the resistance) every Tuesday and Thursday - set between Series 2 and 3.

Webisode1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lT_aoidx_o

Webisode2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_JK5zQimL4

Season 3 preview1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_dZYansgWw
Have you got the lastest webisodes :)

Hugh 13-09-2006 20:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sir_drinks_alot (Post 34116065)
Have you got the lastest webisodes :)
they come out every Tuesday & Thursday ;)

SOSAGES 14-09-2006 09:28
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its likely that sg1 and atlantis will be shown on sky1 before 2007 so u wont have to wait that long for your new episodes.

also its possible a canadian hd channel will show it before then as well

Nugget 14-09-2006 09:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SOSAGES (Post 34116368)
its likely that sg1 and atlantis will be shown on sky1 before 2007 so u wont have to wait that long for your new episodes.

also its possible a canadian hd channel will show it before then as well

For the last couple of years, Sky have started showing them around November, and then had a 3 or 4 week break over Christmas :)

Paul 14-09-2006 09:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SOSAGES (Post 34116368)
its likely that sg1 and atlantis will be shown on sky1 before 2007 so u wont have to wait that long for your new episodes.
Sky have never been in front of the US - they timed it last year so that they caught up (i.e the later episodes were shown here a few days after their US Friday night appearance) the same will most likely happen again this year.

Quote:
Originally Posted by SOSAGES (Post 34116368)
also its possible a canadian hd channel will show it before then as well
Indeed, they did that for Atlantis last year, so we caught them way ahead of both the UK and the US. They didn't show SG1 though.

ZrByte 14-09-2006 09:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 34116376)
Sky have never been in front of the US - they timed it last year so that they caught up (i.e the later episodes were shown here a few days after their US Friday night appearance) the same will most likely happen again this year.
Thats not true, the second halves of season 6,7 and 8 where all shown in the UK 1 week in advance of the Americans. Though the first half of each of those seasons where shown in the states several months in advance of the UK.

Paul 14-09-2006 10:39
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Fair enough, I was only really meaning last season, I don't remember the details as far back as 2004/3/2. :)

Hugh 14-09-2006 11:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sir_drinks_alot (Post 34116065)
Have you got the lastest webisodes :)
BG:Resistance - webisode3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwe5VJ6Wx2g

Hugh 15-09-2006 13:55
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They are re-issuing Star Trek:ToS, upgraded from 35mm to Hi-Def, with updated special effects.
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/videoview?id=25575

The strap line at the end is classic - "When the ship hits the fans" :)

SOSAGES 16-09-2006 10:16
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as i said sky1 or someone may show them - its happned before
i know they have alreadt started showing somewhere in hd but im not sure what the plan is at half time for sg1 as its the last series they may have to reshoot some stuff

Tezcatlipoca 19-09-2006 00:12
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Something that I've been thinking about re Stargate SG-1 season 10:


Spoiler: 
The Ori:

OK, so they have a Supergate, or perhaps Supergates, to send their battlecruisers through from their galaxy to the Milky Way. Fair enough.

But... why the hell don't they just send a load of ships from their galaxy to ours via hyperspace?

I mean, surely they have the technology.

They're pretty equivalent to the Ancients, & the Ancients originally travelled from their home galaxy (which is also the Ori home galaxy) to the Milky Way, via ship(s) with intergalactic hyperdrives, millions of years ago, & then went from the Milky Way to Pegasus via Atlantis & its intergalactic drive.

Hell, even the Asgard, who aren't at the level of the Ancients & Ori, have got ships capable of intergalactic travel, & can easily travel from their galaxy to the Milky Way & back. And they have also given this tech to the SGC to use in the Daedalus-class ships, so now even humans can travel via hyperspace from one galaxy to another.


Or am I just thinking about this too much?

ZrByte 19-09-2006 01:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 34119521)
Something that I've been thinking about re Stargate SG-1 season 10:


Spoiler: 
The Ori:

OK, so they have a Supergate, or perhaps Supergates, to send their battlecruisers through from their galaxy to the Milky Way. Fair enough.

But... why the hell don't they just send a load of ships from their galaxy to ours via hyperspace?

I mean, surely they have the technology.

They're pretty equivalent to the Ancients, & the Ancients originally travelled from their home galaxy (which is also the Ori home galaxy) to the Milky Way, via ship(s) with intergalactic hyperdrives, millions of years ago, & then went from the Milky Way to Pegasus via Atlantis & its intergalactic drive.

Hell, even the Asgard, who aren't at the level of the Ancients & Ori, have got ships capable of intergalactic travel, & can easily travel from their galaxy to the Milky Way & back. And they have also given this tech to the SGC to use in the Daedalus-class ships, so now even humans can travel via hyperspace from one galaxy to another.


Or am I just thinking about this too much?
I believe the explanation is....
Spoiler: 
The Ori galaxy is supposedly so far away that even with intergalactic hyperdrives as advanced as the Ori can build it would still take months or even years to travel the great distance required.
I think it is also down to the fact that Ori battleships can only be produced by primative humans, so allthough it is possible for them to build such a thing as an intergalactic drive it is actually simpler to use an intergalactic gate instead.

Maggy 19-09-2006 12:58
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Spoiler: 
Some of us spend too much time thinking




;) :hugs:

SOSAGES 25-09-2006 08:40
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from what i can make out SG Atlantis S03E11 will air in Canada on Movie Central on 23rd of October.
SG-1 S10E11 will most likely air on 3rd of January on Sky One in UK.

We will have 5 more eps of SGA from Canada this year, and the last 5 of season 3 in January and the second part of SG-1 S10 from January till March from UK

Hugh 06-10-2006 12:32
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Not strictly SF, but is based on Frank Miller's "300" about the Spartans, so tenuous link :-)

Trailer looks amazing
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300...er1/large.html

Paul 08-10-2006 02:08
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Some recent news from the US ;
  • Blade has been cancelled after one season.
  • Eureka has been picked up for a second season.
  • Heroes has been confirmed for a full first season.
  • Kidnapped has been cancelled after 13 episodes.
Vanished is only doing moderately well, while Jericho has got off to a good start (both are good btw). The second series of the Unit is doing well, while another good newbie, Justice, doesn't seem to be doing fantastically in the ratings.

In all, there are plenty of good shows on in the US atm - and most of them will be over here at some point.

Tezcatlipoca 08-10-2006 20:17
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Glad about Eureka - quite enjoying season 1 on Sky :)

Paul 08-10-2006 20:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 34132625)
Glad about Eureka - quite enjoying season 1 on Sky :)
Yes, it's quite entertaining, and also one of the Sci-Fi channels most successful programmes atm, there was no doubt it was going to get picked up. The second season will be another 13 episodes (like the first season).

Tezcatlipoca 21-10-2006 18:24
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It's been confirmed that Stargate SG1 will continue with two direct-to-DVD movies after the 10th & final season has ended. They may also air on TV.

The first will tie-up the Ori story, & other loose ends from season 10.

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2006/1...oming_to.shtml

dilli-theclaw 20-11-2006 17:29
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So Newline don't want Peter Jackson to do The Hobbit. Personally I think this is a shame, although it does look like it will get made by a different person (and a prequel between the hobbit and fellowship)

http://www.theonering.net/staticnews/1163993546.html

Maggy 20-11-2006 17:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 34162756)
So Newline don't want Peter Jackson to do The Hobbit. Personally I think this is a shame, although it does look like it will get made by a different person (and a prequel between the hobbit and fellowship)

http://www.theonering.net/staticnews/1163993546.html
Hey dilli are you going to do a Dr Who Quiz?:erm:

dilli-theclaw 20-11-2006 17:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Incognitas (Post 34162757)
Hey dilli are you going to do a Dr Who Quiz?:erm:
I am working on one - anything to get another geek award ;) Been a bit busy last week or two (No not just THAT ;) - other stuff too)... I will set myself a deadline of Friday week so you can look out for it then :tu: :D

Bill C 20-11-2006 21:52
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For those that are into Harry Potter, there is a trailer for the next film on this site.


Here

homealone 20-11-2006 22:28
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you are such a bad man, Bill, :D ;)

- yes penguins did get good box office ;)


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