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The Many Sides Of Olivia, In Tonight’s Fringe

FBI agent Olivia Dunham may be known for her amazing poker face, but clips from tonight’s new Fringe episode show some new sides to her: bewildered, angry… and maybe even flirty? Maybe. She’s beautiful, isn’t she? Where’s Broyles? You’re under arrest. Is it just me, or did Olivia and Peter have a bit of a…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jan 20

The Recession Hits BSG Fans Hard

This weekend was the infamous Battlestar Galactica auction. And while many items were sold for thousands of credits, the main draws — the life size Cylon Raider, Colonial Viper and Colonial Raptor — didn’t meet the required $30K reserve to sell. These are desperate times if rich nerds can’t afford a 30-foot alien warship/creature. I…

Television Meredith Woerner Jan 19

Martin Luther King In Science Fiction

Today’s the day when we celebrate the life of visionary leader Martin Luther King, Jr. But the civil-rights legend is also an important figure in science fiction… as an influence, and an occasional character. As an influence: Nichelle Nichols decided to quit playing Lt. Uhura at the end of the first season of Star Trek,…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 19

The One Place A Time Lord Must Never Visit

He’s visited alternate universes, the Big Bang, and even the dying future of our own universe. But there’s one place Doctor Who’s cheeky time traveler should stay away from, says a British newspaper: Dubai. The Guardian thinks Doctor Who is gearing up to film one of its 2009 specials in the emirate, which is known…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jan 19

Will TV Nostalgia Kill Smallville?

Is the ninth season of Smallville in danger because TV bosses can’t let go of the past? That’s a rumor going around, as the CW looks to the show’s producers to reboot… Melrose Place? Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the CW is apparently talking to Smallville showrunners Darren Swimmer and Todd Slavkin to take over…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 19

How Sad Is Dualla?

Sure, you may have been upset by what happened to Battlestar Galactica’s Dualla on Friday’s episode, but how do you think the actress who played her felt? A heartbreaking interview reveals all. Spoiler warning… SciFi Wire talked to Kandyse McClure, the actress who’d played the character since the show’s first episode about how she felt…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 19

Sawyer And Desmond, Your New All-Out, Bare-Knuckle Action Heroes

If you think this week’s two-part Lost season opener will be bizarre, just wait until next week. The season’s third episode has already screened for critics, who reported a surprising absence. Spoilers follow. It turns out the third episode of Lost season five does not feature any of the Oceanic Six at all, according to…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jan 19

Lost Is Back, BSG Is Preggers, TV Is Saved

Lost returns, with tidings of WTF and joy. Also on TV: Clone Wars inspires Lemur people to fight, Batman and Blue Beetle bond, and the Supernatural takes on a magical D-bag. Clips and minor spoilers. Monday: Kyle XY – Kyle’s new psychic pal has him all spooked over Amanda’s safety. So what’s a test-tube baby…

Television Meredith Woerner Jan 19

The Doctor’s New Assistant May Be Bionic

Ignore any idea of popster Lily Allen being the eleventh Doctor’s companion. There’s a new name being bandied about to join the cast of Doctor Who… and it’s a little more believable: Michelle Ryan. https://gizmodo.com/now-we-know-about-the-doctor-whos-his-companion-5123868 Ryan may be best known to Americans as the lead in the failed Bionic Woman reboot from 2007, but prior…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 19

10 Questions We Hope Lost Answers This Season

ABC’s Lost may be all about raising questions but, with the start of the penultimate season on Wednesday, we’re hoping that answers are just around the corner. Preferably, answers to these ten questions if possible. What Happened To The Island At The End Of Last Season? Well, we saw it disappear, but did it move…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 18

Why Lost Is Scarier Than Any Other Show Ever

Science fiction can be a terrifying place, and no part of it more so than Lost. That show’s so scary, the fear leaks into people’s everyday lives! http://io9.com/5133465/columbia-finds-its-foundation I got a dose of it just this past week, standing in my boss’s office. “Hey,” I said to her. “You watch Lost, right?” Her head snapped…

Television Josh Wimmer Jan 18

Apparently It’s News That People Watch Battlestar Galactica

If you enjoy Battlestar Galactica, I should probably tell you: Apparently, you’re not alone. It turns out that more than just nerds love the show, and they’ll even talk publicly about it. Who knew? Variety’s Battlestar Galactica Farewell is meant to be a respectful tribute to the SciFi Channel series as it approaches its final…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 18

Don’t Expect To See Pushing Daisies’ Finale On Television

Who was to blame for the death of Pushing Daisies, and will we ever see the last three episodes? ABC’s president addressed both questions recently… and his answers weren’t what we expected to hear. Steve McPherson, ABC’s Entertainment President, tackled the fate of Pushing Daisies (as well as another recently-disappeared ABC series, Dirty Sexy Money)…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 18

First Look At Warehouse 13

The first clip from the new Sci Fi Channel series Warehouse 13 invites you to experience “endless wonder,” before hijacking your life and shipping you off to South Dakota. We’re very interested. Before you brush off Warehouse as just another scifi series, take note of the extreme talent attached to it: Jane Espenson (from Buffy…

Television Meredith Woerner Jan 17

Great, Now They Need Dean Stockwell, As Well

NBC has named the actor who’ll portray Chuck’s missing father at the end of the current season, and he’s definitely got a sci-fi pedigree. In fact, that might be why we’re so conflicted about him. Scott Bakula will don nerdish guise in his new role as Chuck and Ellie’s missing dad for at least three…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 17

The United Nations Of Star Wars Still Disappoints

Two thoughts occurred to me during last night’s episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Firstly, the series should never, ever, try to make any philosophical points. And secondly, that French Jedi is kinda cute. While “Jedi Crash” – written by George Lucas’ daughter, Katie – was definitely an episode that should’ve been renamed “battle…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 17

The Final Cylon SHOULD Have Been . . .

Last night, Battlestar Galactica gave us what we’d all been waiting for: The identity of the final cylon was revealed. For many, it was a let down. How can we make it right? Take our poll and tell us who should have been the final cylon. Who should have been the final cylon? ( surveys)

Television Annalee Newitz Jan 17

Revealed: The Real Truth Behind Lost

Never mind the mystery of the island or what’s going on with the Smoke Monster – Does Lost have a secret agenda that goes beyond entertainment? And if so, should we be worried? According to Michael Ausiello’s live blog from the Damon Lindelof/Carlton Cuse panel at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, the fifth…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 17

Is Heroes Part Of A Dying Genre On NBC?

NBC is already talking about their fall schedule for next year, with two shows already renewed, and another “very secure”. That last one is Heroes, but things don’t look so good for Knight Rider, apparently. Talking at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Angela Bromstad – NBC’s President of Primetime Entertainment – told reporters…

Television Graeme McMillan Jan 17

Hawaii Attempts DTV Switch: Rocky but Weird and Entertaining

Even though our Savior-Elect is pushing back the DTV transition, his beloved Hawaii took a test drive this Thursday. The odder-than-expected story includes mass confusion, Grey’s Anatomy, and the rare Hawaiian dark-rumped petrel. https://gizmodo.com/obama-asks-congress-for-analog-tv-shutdown-delay-5126573 Hawaii took the DTV plunge this past Thursday at noon, broadcasting a message with a looped announcement and a help line…

Television Dan Nosowitz Jan 17

The Many Sides Of Olivia, In Tonight’s Fringe

The Recession Hits BSG Fans Hard

Martin Luther King In Science Fiction

The One Place A Time Lord Must Never Visit

Will TV Nostalgia Kill Smallville?

How Sad Is Dualla?

Sawyer And Desmond, Your New All-Out, Bare-Knuckle Action Heroes

Lost Is Back, BSG Is Preggers, TV Is Saved

The Doctor’s New Assistant May Be Bionic

10 Questions We Hope Lost Answers This Season

Why Lost Is Scarier Than Any Other Show Ever

Apparently It’s News That People Watch Battlestar Galactica

Don’t Expect To See Pushing Daisies’ Finale On Television

First Look At Warehouse 13

Great, Now They Need Dean Stockwell, As Well

The United Nations Of Star Wars Still Disappoints

The Final Cylon SHOULD Have Been . . .

Revealed: The Real Truth Behind Lost

Is Heroes Part Of A Dying Genre On NBC?

Hawaii Attempts DTV Switch: Rocky but Weird and Entertaining

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‘The ‘American Horror Story’ Reunion Could Be a Sequel to ‘Coven’

One of the Messiest Loose Ends from NFT Mania Has Finally Been Tied Up

The OpenAI Foundation’s New Alzheimer’s Effort Helps Demystify ‘AI Will Cure All Diseases’

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