Stargate Universe

Christopher Nolan is officially directing Batman 3. Plus one of the Mad Men becomes immortal!

We can now officially start getting excited about Batman 3. Alfonso Cuarón may have finally found the perfect leading lady for Gravity. Mad Men’s Pete Campbell is leaving his 60s ad agency for a dystopian future. Huzzah for spoilers! Batman 3: It feels like we’ve pretty much known this since about 2005, but now it’s…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

With season 2, Stargate Universe is finally unafraid to “go there”

Last season of Stargate Universe left us wanting. We wanted more risks, character growth, and Young. Thankfully, the second season opener seems to have raised the bar for SGU: it’s finally delivering (some) of the gritty space opera it promised. “Intervention” started right where SGU left off; Telford, Kiva, Chloe and TJ have all been…

Television Meredith Woerner

Batman 3 might be in 3D after all. Plus a new auteur is a candidate to direct the Superman reboot!

Joss Whedon says he’d be happy just letting his Avengers actors stand around and talk — but he’s not going to forget the action. Tron Legacy reshoots were done to help us understand where the protagonist is coming from. Spoileronimo! The Avengers: Joss Whedon is convinced he will still have plenty of time for character…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

The Destiny crew answers your biggest SGU season 2 questions

A new trailer for Stargate Universe’s second season shows everything’s been taken up a notch. There’s more aliens, action and drama! We tried to answer every question you might have about the new season, on our set visit aboard Destiny. First things first — take another look at the brand new trailer for the second…

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Watch sneak peeks from SGU, No Ordinary Family, Chuck, The Event and Fringe!

Michael Chiklis is back in another dysfunctional superhero clan, but it’s No Ordinary Family. Stargate Universe returns with startling revelations. There’s also Fringe, Supernatural, Chuck, Smallville, The Event, Venture Bros… and the weirdest Lord Of The Rings porn spoof ever. Today: Start off the week right, with a new Chuck on NBC at 8 PM.…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter on the set of Captain America. Plus why you’ll like Green Lantern’s frenemy Sinestro

Mark Ruffalo is playing Bruce Banner and The Hulk. The Hobbit has hit yet another snag. Duncan Jones seems excited about maybe directing the Superman reboot. Everyone wants Michael Rosenbaum back as Lex Luthor on Smallville. Warm up with spoilers! Captain America: A bunch of new great set photos are out, including some of our…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

Spider-Man may have cast Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane. Plus updates on Cloverfield 2, Ghostbusters 3 and Underworld 4!

Has the Spider-Man reboot found its leading ladies? The Hobbit isn’t waiting for an official green light to start casting. Sigourney Weaver is cautiously optimistic about Ghostbusters 3. Cloverfield 2 could still happen! JMS is rewriting Underworld 4. Spoiler rampage! Spider-Man Reboot: A new report claims Alice in Wonderland star Mia Wasikowska and Zombieland and…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

Black Widow could get her own Avengers spin-off. Plus why the Wachowskis’ Iraq War romance is also science fiction

James McAvoy explains Patrick Stewart’s influence on his performance in X-Men: First Class. Steven Moffat drops some crazy hints for what lies ahead on Doctor Who. Breaking Dawn might not start out as 3D. Smallville casts another major Superman alum. X-Men – First Class: James McAvoy jokes that he wants to “bury” Patrick Stewart’s work…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

Super 8 rounds out its cast. Linda Hamilton talks Chuck. Plus news on the Frankenweenie and TimeCop remakes!

J.J. Abrams’ Super 8, X-Men: First Class and Tim Burton’s full-length remake of Frankenweenie all gain castmembers. Linda Hamilton talks about her crucial role on Chuck. Discover the truth about the TimeCop remake! Plus Supernatural, Smallville and No Ordinary Family. Super 8 J.J. Abrams’ homage to E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind is…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

James Cameron is heading 7 miles underwater for Avatar 2, plus Monsters is the most realistic alien invasion ever

James Cameron is traveling to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean for Avatar 2. Mark Millar’s new superhero movie is X-Men meets Trainspotting. Plus promos and news for Fringe, Chuck, Warehouse 13, Stargate Universe, and more! Spoilers to the end! Avatar 2: Honestly, this sounds more like a parody of James Cameron’s grandiose filmmaking style…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

Bilbo may get to kick some ass in The Hobbit, while Kick-Ass 2 will bring on the hardcore supervillainy

The end of The Hobbit might be changed to give Bilbo a chance to show off his newfound bravery. Kick-Ass 2 will feature rival gangs of superheroes and supervillains. Plus a bonanza of Syfy spoilers, Doctor Who, Fringe, and more! The Hobbit: A casting document for Bilbo Baggins mentions his great bravery in the story’s…

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Martin Freeman could be The Hobbit after all. Plus, Ali Larter explains how much ass Resident Evil will kick (a lot)

The star of the British Office might still be the new Bilbo Baggins. Milla Jovovich will fly off the screen to kick your ass in the 3D Resident Evil Afterlife. Chuck adds a real nightmare to its cast. Spoilers away! The Hobbit: There’s a new twist in the “Will Martin Freeman play Bilbo Baggins?” story…

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An unlikely contender for Spidey’s new love interest, plus the most awesomely scary Resident Evil Afterlife clip yet!

Battleship and Journey of the Center of the Earth 2 are adding some major class. Watch the most horrific clip yet from Resident Evil Afterlife. The look of Captain America villain Red Skull is totally terrifying. Spider-Man Reboot: A Toronto Globe feature on actress Hillary Duff mentions she has a script marked “Spider-Man” sitting on…

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How to get into 20 classic science fiction shows: The ultimate guide

Even if you’re a massive science fiction fan, there are probably still some great shows you’ve yet to discover. But for massively long-running shows, where to begin? Here’s our guide to how to start watching twenty classic science fiction shows. It should be pointed out that this guide is meant for potential new fans, not…

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Captain America will be subtle with the Marvel references, plus Breaking Dawn won’t tone down the book’s craziness

Check out the first script review of Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity! The Breaking Dawn screenwriter says they’re not looking to tone down the sex scenes and vampire childbirth. Get a first look at Rihanna on the set of Battleship! Spoilers ahoy! Captain America: Director Joe Johnston explained most of the links to other Marvel movies will…

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Our giant guide to fall TV that will satisfy your science fiction cravings

Set your DVR’s: we’ve got the entire schedule of can’t-miss science fiction and fantasy television. The good news is, fall TV offers more of Fringe’s red-haired alternate Olivia Dunham. Plus rogue spies, weird conspiracies, superpowered families… and the Walking Dead. RETURNING: The Vampire Diaries What’s happening this season: Sounds like this season it’s the same…

Television Meredith Woerner

Avengers has a start date, John Carter might go 3-D, and Eureka and Warehouse 13 get awesome holiday guest stars!

The Avengers will assemble soon. Disney considers converting John Carter of Mars to 3-D, while the ruling King of 3-D, James Cameron, continues to mull the Avatar sequels. Awesome comic actors are headed to Syfy’s biggest shows. To the spoilers! The Avengers: Joss Whedon and company will reportedly start shooting in February. [Superhero Hype] Avatar…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

Why the X-Men prequel’s like the Star Trek reboot, secrets of Fringe’s alternate universes, and Stargate revelations!

Matthew Vaughn explains his new X-Men movie is inspired by J.J. Abrams in more ways than one. Fringe is headed in even more mindbending directions with its two universes, and secrets will be revealed soon enough on Stargate Universe. Spoilananza! X-Men – First Class: Director Matthew Vaughn compared his film to J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek…

Television Alasdair Wilkins