... Just our annual April Fool's statement
Yes, I know. April Fool's is a fun time, where we all should be laughing and pulling pranks on each other. Trust me, I'm with that. I love to pull practical jokes and such.However, there's a time when practical jokes are appropriate, and times when they are not. One place they are never appropriate ...
Read MoreColumn will also be featured on Roddenberry.com
Airlock Alpha already has a series of popular columns such as Emotional Resonance & Rocket Launchers with Scott Nance, Wayne's Worlds with Wayne Hall, and SciFriday with Michael Hinman. But the SyUniverse Group Inc.-owned science-fiction news Web site will expand its original content even more with ...
Read MoreJames Doohans ashes to take flight in space
If all goes well, the remains of James Doohan -- who became a cultural icon by playing chief engineer Montgomery "Scotty" Scott of the starship Enterprise on "Star Trek" -- will be rocketed into space next month.The Canadian-born actor who inspired the phrase "Beam me up, Scotty," even though it was ...
Read MoreIndependent horror flick stars George Wendt
Im a sucker for masks. First it was Michael. Then it was Jason.Now, it looks like the entire cast of Bryan Loves You could be responsible for keeping me awake at night.The quirky independent film by director Seth Landau hasnt been released yet, but its starting to gain some advanced buzz as the rele ...
Read MoreWinners selected in Japan's WorldCon '07
Winners better make sure their passport is up to date if they want to accept their trophy in person, but the World Science Fiction Society has announced its final list for its Science Fiction Achievement Award, or what is more popular known as the Hugo, and some genre favorites are included in the f ...
Read MoreLoses half a million viewers, according to overnights
Right now, "Lost" on ABC is trying to hold its own against "CSI: NY" on CBS in its Wednesday 10 p.m. ET timeslot. But soon, it might be trying to fight to stay out of last place with "Medium" on NBC after "Lost" posted one of its lowest overnight ratings yet, a 6.8 rating/12 share according to Fast ...
Read MoreExcerpts from his latest blog
Former "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor Wil Wheaton revealed in his latest blog that he is writing a story for Tokyopop's second volume of "Star Trek: The Manga" comic book, featuring characters from the original series."Initially, I was terrified at the prospect of creating and writing this s ...
Read MoreExecutive producer excited about upcoming episodes of Stargate series
The following story contains MINOR SPOILERS for the upcoming second half of "Stargate: Atlantis'" third season.Its mid-season re-launch might have been delayed a little bit longer than expected, but that doesnt mean fans should expect less from "Stargate: Atlantis."In an interview with SciFi Wire, S ...
Read MoreApril 1 episode focuses on supporting character
Want to learn more about Bob, the "air spirit" who lives in a skull on "The Dresden Files"? Then tune in to the SciFi Channel on Sunday, April 1, for "What About Bob?""As you know, Bob is an apparition," said Terrence Mann, the Tony Award-nominated actor who brings Harry Dresden's assistant to life ...
Read MoreActor ponders the show's drop in ratings
Was it the odd scheduling of episodes, or the change in start time to 10 p.m., the reason ratings have dropped for "Lost"?Naveen Andrews, who plays Sayid on ABC's hit series, told SciFi Wire that he believes the network may be considering a later start for the fourth season, which would begin in Jan ...
Read MoreDavid Duchovny says it's practically a done deal
Could David Duchovny be right this time?The star of the one-time Fox hit series "The X-Files" has told IESB.net that work really is beginning on an 'X-Files' movie that would follow up not only on the 1998 film, but the entire series as well focusing on the main core characters including Duchovny's ...
Read MoreWill debut on the Web in May
What happens when you take aspects of the movies "Van Helsing" and "300" and mash them up with aspects of the TV shows "The X-Files" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"?If youre Damian Kindler, you get "Sanctuary," a TV show for the Web that should begin airing at sanctuaryforall.com around the middle of ...
Read MoreOnline genre magazine offers cash prize in photo contest
Ever walked over someplace where you know was steeped in genre history? What about driving past a place that looks so creepy you thought youd entered a horror movie?If so, now you have the chance of making some money out of it : and whats more, its all for a good cause.The science-fiction and fantas ...
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