Fans ask viewers to buy a Subway sandwich as a sign of support
"Star Trek," "Farscape," "Roswell" and "Jericho" ... each of these names acts as an inspiration to fans of all genres and is evidence that the voice of the fans can be heard by network executives. Because unlike most other television series, when these groundbreaking shows were canceled, they refuse ...
Read MoreParamount adds some star power to its Canadian promotions
The residents of Vulcan, Alberta, may have actor Leonard Nimoy to thank for their special sneak preview screening of "Star Trek XI" in nearby Calgary, but when they arrive to see the latest J.J. Abrams film, they will have a chance to celebrate another actor from the show. Bruce Greenwood, who plays ...
Read More'Sopranos' inspiration may still be on the cards
If there is ever a show that has you sitting on the edge of your sofa wondering what the heck is going on, it is most definitely "Lost." And although the ABC series is promising answers, there will never be enough conclusions to completely satisfy the rabid fanbase that the castaway-turned-time-trav ...
Read MoreScenes expanded from recent trailers in theaters, television
Paramount Pictures has released some more sneak peeks at "Star Trek XI" just a little more than a week before it makes its world premiere in theaters everywhere. The first clip is actually an expanded version of what can be seen in the most recent movie trailer where Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwoo ...
Read MoreVowed to protect fans and get their money back from now-indicted organizer
Now that the organizer of the failed JumpCon convention is facing felony charges of theft and unfair or deceptive business practices, some fans who are still waiting for their money are thanking one of the actors who had been scheduled to appear at JumpCon Boston: Edward James Olmos. Olmos, who just ...
Read MoreNBC opts to go without producer/director position next season
As NBC prepares for fewer episodes of "Heroes" next season, it also will be lightening the crew behind the cameras. Greg Beeman, who has been a producer and director on the show since it first launched, will not be with "Heroes" when the show moves on to its fourth season. He broke the news to fans ...
Read MoreAlso, a recent earthquake near Mexico City isn't helping matters either
When a strange flu named after an animal is spreading around, the last thing many people want to do is sit in a cramped theater where the virus may be waiting. Because of that, Twentieth Century Fox is delaying the opening of its X-Men spinoff "Wolverine," that was set to bow this weekend. "Theaters ...
Read MorePLUS: Finnish students complete Star Trek parody in time for movie
Earlier this month, Robert Seidman from the site TV by the Numbers made his stance clear: There was not a shred of reality in a report from Airlock Alpha that Fox could consider renewing the Joss Whedon series "Dollhouse." But maybe Seidman has softened a little since then? On April 6, Seidman poste ...
Read MoreShane Senter to be arraigned on felony theft, consumer fraud
One of two high-profile science-fiction convention disasters of 2008 has returned to the news with an indictment against Shane Senter, the organizer of the failed JumpCon. Senter faces two counts of theft and four counts of unfair or deceptive business practices, according to the Boston Herald follo ...
Read MoreFilm expected to become one of the summer's great successes
Director J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek XI" is poised to introduce a new generation to the franchise's earnest roots, and early reviews are buzzing with praise. Buoyed by a wave of hype toward its May 8 release, the film is positioned to be the "The Dark Knight" of 2009 in terms of hype. Initial concerns ...
Read MoreBut, smaller more intimate conventions seem to be popular
Two weeks ago, Airlock Alpha asked if the science-fiction convention was dying. While members of this staff might not get out to as many as we probably should, it turned out our readers did, and many of them shared their thoughts after reading the column. Maggie just visited her first convention in ...
Read MoreMore fallout from 'Watchmen,' or just the economy?
"Bioshock" was an amazing platform game built for gaming consoles, and many feel it will be a great movie. But one thing Universal Pictures doesn't want it to be is an expensive movie. With budget lines heading into the $160 million range, Universal has decided to shelve "Bioshock" for now until dir ...
Read MorePLUS: New updates on 'Stargate: Universe' casting
While many of us are trying to forget all about the National Hockey League Playoffs (I'm a Tampa Bay Lightning fan, need I say more?), a bunch of the famous people we love to follow can't get enough of it. And for those who don't like the constant hockey Twittering? Their message is clear: Go somewh ...
Read MoreAdvance ticket sales seem to be trending that way
There is some concern that the "X-Men Origins" film "Wolverine" is attracting a much younger audience than the new "Star Trek" movie based on pre-sales. But when it comes to actual sales, it looks like the new Kirk and Spock are giving Hugh Jackman a run for his money. "Wolverine" is actually sellin ...
Read MoreBut fans rejoice because there will be a Season 4!
There will be less "Heroes" to contend with next season, but that might be a good thing, at least according to one of the actors on the show. Adrian Pasdar, who plays Nathan Petrelli in the series, said NBC's decision to cut fourth season of "Heroes" from 25 episodes to just 18 is practically a reli ...
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