Network source of a lot of problems, actor says
It's no secret that "Star Trek: Enterprise" has struggled in the ratings, almost from the start. But a lot of that could have been avoided, at least according to series star Scott Bakula (Capt. Jonathan Archer).In a recent interview with Ian Spelling, that ran in Star Trek Monthly, Bakula said a lot ...
Read MoreActor likes new direction of 'Enterprise'
His character really hasn't done much since the first episode of "Star Trek: Enterprise" three seasons ago, so that must explain why Anthony Montgomer, who playes Ensign Travis Mayweather in the series, has plenty of time to talk to the media.In a recent interview with DreamWatch magazine, Mayweathe ...
Read MoreBreak in middle of film likely will be optional
Apparently, director Peter Jackson either has a lot of extra footage for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," or he isn't as interested in releasing a special four-disc edition of the third and final movie.According to TheFellowship.nl, the final runtime for "The Return of the King" is 2 ...
Read MorePLUS: A look at DeSanto's idea of Cylons
With the new "Battlestar Galactica" about to air on the Sci-Fi Channel, Tom DeSanto -- who was once attached to the project with "X-Men" director Bryan Singer -- has shared some of the ideas and storyline that was supposed to be a part of their vision of the BSG franchise. Those ideas recently were ...
Read MorePLUS: Sirtis says good-bye to Star Trek
Alexander Siddig, best known for his role as Dr. Julian Bashir on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," revealed during a recent chat on his official Web site that he was approached to do some work on "Star Trek: Enterprise," but that he was not interested.In a chat with his site, Sid City, Siddig -- who is ...
Read MoreActors from trilogy upset over bonuses from films
Has New Line been fair to the actors of its highly successful trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings"? Now, it appears they are, but for a little while, they weren't.According to Newsweek, cast members from the trilogy started to fight back over the distribution of bonuses to the players that were based on ...
Read MoreWas found dead on Nov. 12
The county coroner's office in Los Angeles has announced that the Nov. 12 death of Jonathan Brandis was by suicide, according to a report from CNN.The actor, who was found in a hotel room apparently from hanging himself, was found dead Nov. 12 (original story).Brandis, 27, starred in the NBC series ...
Read MoreCOMMENTARY: Pats on backs should be spread around
Although official word has yet to arrive, it's almost certain that "Farscape" -- the series that was cancelled by the Sci-Fi Channel more than a year ago -- will in fact return as a four-part miniseries, and possibly even a movie.While it's not exactly what Scapers were looking for, it's still a hug ...
Read MoreWill air as four-part mini-series
After more than a year of tough campaigning, champagne corks can now pop for Scapers as the series "Farscape" almost officially has been resurrected.According to the Save Farscape Campaign, the series, which was cancelled by the Sci-Fi Channel last year, will return as a four-part mini-series. Filmi ...
Read MoreLooks like miniseries will be happening
Rumors are growing over a possible "Farscape" miniseries, and after some of the series principle people made a recent stop on the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno," it looks as if some of those questions might be answered.Please note that none of the following information has been confirmed, so treat it ...
Read MoreKellie Waymire and Margaret Armen pass away
There has been a lot of death leading up to the American Thanksgiving holiday. One of those deaths was of an actress who died too young.Kellie Waymire, 35, best known as Ensign Elizabeth Cutler on "Star Trek: Enterprise," died last weekend, according to TrekToday. TV Guide Online reports that Waymir ...
Read MoreBest known for role on 'SeaQuest DSV'
It continues to be a sad week for actors and writers in the genre, and it continued with a confirmed report Thursday that Jonathan Brandis, 27, died in Los Angeles over the weekend.The story was first broke by Cinescape, and later was confirmed by the producers of "The Year That Trembled," that Bran ...
Read More'Atlantis' will premiere in Summer 2004
"Stargate SG-1" is going to expand, and it's going to do it with "Atlantis."According to Sci-Fi Channel, the new "Stargate Atlantis" will be a weekly series set to premiere in Summer 2004. The first season will include 20 hour long episodes of the series that will be produced by Sci-Fi and MGM Telev ...
Read More'Angel' is up slightly
It seems that both "Star Trek: Enterprise" and "Smallville" have stabilized in the ratings.According to the Nielsen Overnight Metered Market ratings, "Enterprise" scored a 4.1 rating/6 share, matching last week's new episode as well. "Smallville," on The WB, scored a 5.9/9, also matching last week's ...
Read MoreDebut only half of 'Reloaded' audience, however
Altough there was a significant decline over numbers posted in May with the second movie in the franchise, "The Matrix Revolutions" still finished at the top of the domestic and foreign box office over the weekend, helping the entire trilogy push hard toward the $1 billion mark.The movie made $50.2 ...
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