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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Super Bowl TV Spot
Still not feeling the title for the latest “Transformers” movie, “Dark of the Moon”, but eh, no one asked me. Anyways, the Michael Bay film will be present and accounted for during this week’s Super Bowl showdown between the Packers and the Steelers, and here’s one of the spots.
Ridley Scott’s Alien Prequel is Now Prometheus
20th Century Fox has made it official: Ridley Scott’s long-gestating “Alien” prequel has now been rechristened “Prometheus”, and Noomi Rapace has boarded the project as its female lead, a scientist name Elizabeth Shaw.
Two More Pics from Terra Nova
Entertainment Weekly has two new pics from Steven Spielberg’s “Terra Nova”. I believe one of the pic features star Jason O’Mara and your first look at Stephen Lang, who plays the show’s villain, though he certainly looks friendly enough with O’Mara’s character in the pic.
Sci-Fi Casting: Theron and Rapace for Alien, Headey in Dredd
A couple of casting news that should be of interest to sci-fi fans:
V Season 2 News and 5 Clips From Tonight’s Episode
The folks at TVLine got a word in with “V” executive producer Steve Pearlman, and came away with a couple of goodies. For fans of the show, yes, the series will explore the international aspect of the Fifth Column movement against the Visitors.
Says Pearlman:
The Star Wars Saga Finally Arrives on Blu-ray
Regardless of how you feel about the “Star Wars” prequels, you gotta admit, getting your hands on all the “Star Wars” movies on Blu-ray is a must for any self-respecting sci-fi fan. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will be releasing the saga in three distinct sets sometime in September later this year. Until then, here are the three different sets you can get.
Godzilla Reboot Lands Monsters Director
Gareth Edwards has become a wanted man after his low-budget “Monster” made a huge splash on the Hollywood scene. People are taking notice, and the director has now been signed on to direct Legendary and Warner Bros.’ reboot of the “Godzilla” franchise.
First Images From Steven Spielberg’s Terra Nova
Here is your first look at the uber expensive Steven Spielberg TV show “Terra Nova”. Not digging the “futuristic” soldiers, and where are the dinosaurs?
Torchwood Adds Two More Babes to its CIA Cast
Apparently the BBC’s more American-minded upcoming “Torchwood” season (officially its fourth, though you can call it a “rebooted” season) will feature a LOT of people in the CIA. Besides Mekhi Phifer, who was recently added as lead CIA guy Rex, the show has now added two more to its roster of CIA agents: Alexa Havins (left) and former “Dollhouse” star Dichen Lachman.
Shiny New Poster for Smallville’s Final Season
Some people on the Interwebs are concluding that this latest poster for “Smallville” means Tom Welling’s Superman will eventually put away that snazzy trenchcoat of his and finally slip on the familiar blue and red tights with the big ol “S” on his chest. Me, I think they just put this thing together cause it’s, you know, shiny and whatnot.
V Season 2 Returns Tonight, and What the Visitors REALLY Look Like
Anna is pissed! Erica is still calling out for her precious Ty! Jane Badler joins the cast as Mother Lizard! So does Marc Singer as a Freedom Fighter! Can Michael Ironside be far behind?
Red Letter Media’s Latest Epic Star Wars Review: Revenge of the Sith
Honestly, watching/listening to Red Letter Media’s reviews of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” prequels are about a gazillion times more entertaining than the movies themselves. Here’s their latest for the last of the prequels, “Revenge of the Sith”, which had me rolling in the aisles like a madman. I honestly don’t know how they cram so much insanely funny bits into every little second of the review. I mean, you can rewind this thing and watch it again and get even MORE gags that they’ve hidden between the lines.
The Apocalypse is Upon Us. Or, er, in Arkansas, at Least.
Well, we all knew it was coming. Sooner or later, we knew it would have to happen, and so it has — or at least, that’s what it sounds like over in Arkansas around New Years. What am I talking about? How about a few thousand birds falling from the sky on New Years, then later, a couple of hundred thousand dead fishes washing up ashore.
First Images from Sci-Fi/Fantasy Upside Down
What is “Upside Down”? I haven’t a clue, but there are some images from it have landed online, and the plot synopsis for the film certainly sounds sci-fi/fantasy-rific. The film currently has a May 2011 release date, but that could very well change in the near future.
