Series gets possible 13-episode pickup
In what looks like negotiations that went down to the wire, word has been received through several sources -- including two actors -- that Sci-Fi Channel is moving forward with a "Battlestar Galactica" series."To my huge relief, I got a call from (Los Angeles) at 1:30 a.m. London time telling me my ...
Read MoreActor appears at Sarasota Film Festival
Having a chance to see Patrick Stewart in person was definitely a different experience. His trademark bald head was there, so were his distinctive facial features and voice. The hair that he had was not cropped like many fans remember of his work as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Gene ...
Read MoreJonathan Hensleigh talks about difference from the comics
The Frank Castle that comic book fans have come to know and enjoy will be quite different from the Frank Castle that Thomas Jane will bring to the silver screen April 16 whe "The Punisher" opens in the U.S.The Marvel/Artisan film, written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, will show that the film i ...
Read MoreOvernight ratings show sameness despite less competition
There was no new "Star Trek: Enterprise" to battle in the 8 p.m. ET timeslot Wednesday night, yet the latest new episode of The WB's "Smallville" virtually stayed the same in overnight ratings compared to two weeks ago (ratings for last week were not available)."Smallville" pulled in a 5.1 rating/7 ...
Read MoreDon Murphy to work with X-Men's Tom DeSanto
A live-action Transformers movie is in the making, and there could be a final announcement on who is making the movie come February."The Transformers film that I am doing with Tom DeSanto is still on target," said Don Murphy, producer of the film, on his official Web site. "Three studios are discuss ...
Read MoreStore still remains closed, however
While many fans are anxiously awaiting the return of the Roddenberry.com store, the Web site itself has made some changes.The site, which can be found at www.roddenberry.com introduces a new look to the site which has remained largely unchanged for the last four years.Roddenberry.com is run by Eugen ...
Read MoreWill remain on same night, just different time
There have been rumors for weeks that UPN was looking at moving "Star Trek: Enterprise" out of its Wednesday 8 p.m. timeslot. Those rumors have ranged anywhere from Friday nights to outright cancellation.UPN executives, however, announced that a change finally has been made, and it will move "Enterp ...
Read MoreWill this be the year a fantasy film wins Best Picture?
The nominees have been announced. Now it's just a short time before entertainment watchers everywhere will learn whether or not "The Lord of the Rings" will be honored by the Oscar statuette.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 2004 awards show, which wil be ...
Read MoreSPOILERS: NX-01 to take a real beating
Please note that the following report contains moderate spoilers about upcoming episodes of "Star Trek: Enterprise."How will the Xindi arc finally come to an end this season on UPN's "Star Trek: Enterprise"? The answer: quite spectacular.The official Star Trek Web site is reporting that the March 3 ...
Read MorePLUS: 'Jake 2.0' gets the ax
Sources may have told Airlock Alpha some time ago that "Star Trek: Enterprise" was not in danger of being cancelled by UPN (original story). However, recent events have apparently started to scare some people on the set again.In what some are calling a surprise move -- only because UPN executives sa ...
Read MoreEver been curious to what he has under that tunic?
What's a sure fire way to get ratings when ratings are not there? That's right, show some skin.The producers of "Star Trek: Enterprise" are doing just that. But no, it's not the bare skin of T'Pol (Jolene Blalock) or Capt. Archer (Scott Bakula). It's the Denobulan body of John Billingsley's Dr. Phlo ...
Read MoreNot considered a miniseries, but Sci-Fi still cautious
An announcement about the fate of "Battlestar Galactica" could be coming very soon ... especially with the latest report from Cinescape that Sci-Fi Channel has made a six-episode commitment toward a series.According to what Cinescape describes as a "trustworthy" and "solid" source in Vancouver where ...
Read MoreWhedon says it's being done just in case
It's not meant to hint that The WB's "Angel" is on the cancellation bubble yet again, but co-creator Joss Whedon said that he intends to wrap up storylines in May's fifth season finale."It's what I usually do, and I didn't do it last year, because I didn't know we were in danger of getting canceled, ...
Read MoreHBO show recognized for its camera work
While recognition of the HBO series "Carnivale" has received little notice in the heavy awards season so far, the American Society of Cinematographers finally have given it its due."Carnivale" is up for two nominations in the group's three categories. Awards will be handed out Feb. 8.Jeffrey Jur was ...
Read MoreDrama struggled in the ratings from the start
All UPN entertainment president Dawn Ostroff said was that "Jake 2.0" -- which was the leadout show of "Star Trek: Enterprise" -- was on hiatus. However, David Greenwalt -- executive producer of the series -- had his own definition of "hiatus.""To say we're on hiatus is about the same as saying that ...
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