Written and directed by Neil Marshall (”Dog Soldiers”), “Doomsday” is a sci-fi/post-apocalyptic tale set in the future. Or, at least, a futuristic version of the UK in 2007. A deadly virus. Millions dead. Great walls are built. Mutants. And Rhona Mitra and a crack team of commandos in action. What more could you ask for?

Despite sagging ratings and what is almost universally considered a “sophmore slump”, NBC’s Heroes TV show lead in the ratings for 2007 among science-fiction/fantasy themed TV shows. Coming in second was Pushing Daisies, followed by the lackluster Bionic Woman and CBS’ vampire show Moonlight, which after a strong start, has fallen way below average in the ratings.

“Stargate: The Ark of Truth” is the much-anticipated first of two Made-for-DVD movies that continues the adventures of the “Stargate: SG-1″ team, with “Stargate: Continuum” being the second movie. But first, a caveat: The workprint version that I am reviewing runs a little long and is not the final cut. If “Ark of Truth” is scheduled to go straight to DVD, including a run on the Sci Fi Channel, then my guess is that at least 10 minutes, give or take a few minutes, will be cut for final consumption, although I didn’t find the version to be overlong at all. Having said that, this version doesn’t appear to be missing any key scenes, save for a special effects shot here and there, but is otherwise complete.

Among the casting of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek 11, the one I found a little suspect was Karl Urban, who will be playing a (younger) version of Dr. Leonard McCoy, the crotchety medicine man on the Enterprise. Urban seems too old for the role, but then again, I guess McCoy was always the oldest character on the show, wasn’t he? Now Urban has talked about his role on Trek 11 with Sci Fi Wire.

Amanda Tapping didn’t become a household name just because she’s able to make the tough-as-nails soldier work alongside the brilliant scientist as Major Samantha Carter on Stargate: SG1 (and later, on Stargate: Atlantis). Oh no, Amanda Tapping made the character work because besides being very a talented actress, Amanda Tapping is also a major sci-fi babe.

So, you haven’t been keeping up with your Lost TV episodes? Missed one or two episodes of Season 1, 2, or maybe Season 3? Or how about if you’re like me, and you haven’t been watching Lost at all? Well ABC has released a 9 minute video that recaps Lost Seasons 1 through 3 for ya.

Say what you will about the upcoming Knight Rider reboot, but I’m kind of looking forward to it. So sue me, but I have a sort of affinity for the old show, although I can’t say as I’m a big fan of it, because I’ve only watched it on and off. Still, I’d like to see what they would do with a reboot of sorts, which NBC is planning.

About two months ago, an intriguing rumor surfaced: Paramount is seeking the rights to Frank Herbert’s Dune in order to set up Peter Berg (”The Kingdom”) as a potential franchise director. Well forget rumor — it’s fact. Berg says about the project to MTV that he directing the new Dune franchise is a “done deal”, and that they would be in production now if not for the writer’s strike.

As previously reported, the first of two “Stargate” made-for-DVD movies, “The Ark of Truth”, will be making its DVD bow on March 11, 2008 from MGM Home Entertainment. Now Sci Fi Wire has released more details about the movie, including when it starts, what it’ll be about, and some DVD features.

In case you haven’t heard, Hollywood is remaking a contemporary version of the 1951 sci-fi classic “The Day the Earth Stood Still”. The remake was announced a while back, and would star Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly, and would be directed by Scott Derrickson (”The Exorcism of Emily Rose”). Now Reuters reports that Jon Hamm, of the AMC TV series Mad Men, has joined the cast.