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I Was Afraid of This
Ever since they started mining classic SF movies for remakes, I’ve eyed every headline announcing an SF “update” with trepidation, fearing that the movie they’re savaging ruining retelling might be Forbidden Planet. The Crotchety Old Fan reports that J. Michael Stracynski plans to do just that. I am beside myself. If ever there was an…
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Quitting the Tardis
David Tennant is to quit as Doctor Who at the end of next year. Tennant took up the role as the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in 2005, and will end his tenure after filming five final episodes, the last of which will be shown early in 2010. Story at link Well, pooh.
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Star Wars Dance-Off
I found this via Twenty Sided, which also asks: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being “severe” and 10 being “horrifying and permanent”, how badly did this video damage your childhood memories? “Seven thousand” isn’t on the scale. But it should be.
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Haldeman News
Oooooooh! From Haldeman’s LiveJournal: Ridley Scott to make The Forever War Today’s Variety: Fox 2000 has acquired rights to Joe Haldeman’s 1974 novel “The Forever War,” and Ridley Scott is planning to make it into his first science fiction film since he delivered back-to-back classics with “Blade Runner” and “Alien.” “Whoop,” Mr. Haldeman is quoted…
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Vote for Your Favorite SF Books and Movies
New Scientist’s November issue will feature a look at the future of science fiction. To help them prepare, they’re asking fans to vote for their favorite SF movies and books (and to explain why they’re favorites). This should be an easy task; if there’s one thing that fans never seem to tire of debating, it’s…
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Are You Evil Enough?
The Evil League of Evil, which recently welcomed Dr. Horrible into its ranks, is seeking new members. Aspirants to new heights of Evil should submit an application video by October 11. Full details at the Evil League of Evil Website. If you want to rub shoulders with the likes of Professor Normal, Dead Bowie, Fake…
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Meet the Star Wars Continuity Cop
Here’s a job that would drive most of us right up a wall: Leland Chee is responsible for keeping track of everything in the Star Wars universe. His official title is continuity database administrator for the Lucas Licensing arm of Lucasfilm—which means Chee keeps meticulous track of not just the six live-action movies but also…
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Del Toro Revisits the Classics
Although Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy II, Pan’s Labyrinth) is currently working on The Hobbit, he’s got his next two projects lined up: A revisit to Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The director will add his own twist to the well-known “Frankenstein” franchise, a story he has been waiting to tell all his professional…
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Anne Francis Stars in…
…well, you know the rest.* The Monster Memories blog has posted skillions of promotional photos, lobby cards, and other images from Forbidden Planet. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 I particularly like the “wardrobe test” photos. That last one makes Anne look like she’s sanitized for your protection. *BTW – Did you know they’re planning…
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“Watch the Original” Day
The Crotchety Old Fan has a heartfelt rant about the Day the Earth Stood Still remake. The viewing public has a right to be exposed to the original before they see the remake; they have a right to judge the two side by side – BEFORE the computer-generated dazzle has a chance to influence them.…