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Starship Combat News
http://www.star-ranger.com/Home.htm
The source for the latest news on space combat tabletop
games and miniatures. From Star Fleet Battles to Full
Thrust, Starmada and everything in between.
Bill Mumy Official Fan Club
http://www.billmumyfanclub.com
Official Fan Club of Bill Mumy
Slice of Scifi Podcast
http://www.sliceofscifi.com/
Mike & Evo bring you the best in TV and movie talk around.
Stick it in your ear.
KnitWitch's Scifi/Fantasy Zone
http://www.knitwitchzone.com
KnitWitch's Scifi/Fantasy Zone is a bi-weekly podcast
presenting a variety of science fiction and fantasy
material. Each podcast will feature an independent writer's
original or fan fiction works with periodic visits with some
genre classics.
Dragon Page Podcasts - Cover to Cover, Wingin' It! and With
http://www.dragonpage.com
Science Fiction and Fantasy taken to the next level. The
Dragon Page family of podcasts showcase the best in science
fiction to a woldwide audience.
Babylon Podcast
http://www.babylonpodcast.com/
Talking about Bablyon 5 — the great, the awful, the silly
and the sublime.
SciFiDig
http://www.scifidig.com/
A podcast about science fiction, fantasy and everything in
between.
TREKS in SCI-FI
http://www.treksf.com/podcasts/
Podcast about Star Trek, collecting and other science
fiction.
Podcast Who
http://www.podcastwho.com/
A podcast dedicated to Doctor Who - the longest
science-fiction show in television history. They'll travel
through time to the earliest show up to the adventures of
the Tenth Doctor.
Anarchistic Knights-a serialadventure
http://serialadventures.eponym.com/blog
Survivalism,time travel,romance and danger abound in this
serial adventure reminiscent of radio theater. Updated every
two or three days, have a serial with your breakfast!
Official Lucy Lawless Fan Club
http://www.lucylawlessfanclub.com
Lucy's official site with the latest information on her
projects including video clips and messages from Lucy.
Crops
http://www.cropsthemovie.com
New USA Indie Sci Fi movie that introduces UK's new action
woman 'ZARA'
Weed, Satan, and the Downfall of the Federation.
http://actingensign.topcities.com
Set your phasers to retarded, because these three stoners
are going to shit in your ears, Crushing, dismal, DOOM with
subject matter focusing on a young Wesley Crusher coming to
terms with his anarchist and homosexual tendencies. You are
guaranteed to hate this band.
The Dramaturges of Yann
http://www.nikostheodorou.gr/
The "Dramaturges of Yann" is a magazine from Greece that
deals with the sci-fi,fantasy literature. Also present work
of 3d fantasy artists. In our site you can find on-line the
14 issues of our magazine, also a forum, guestbook, free
links service, sci-fi-fantasy links and a mailing list for
all our friends. Site both in english and greek language.
Cool SciFi
http://www.coolscifi.com/
A discussion forum for all sci-fi & fantasy genres offering
good talk, a media gallery, an arcade, and other fun things
like making your own smilies!
The Novels of Wendy A. Simpson
http://www.ladyobsidian.net/wendysimpson.html
The official web presence of fantasy author Wendy Simpson,
creator of Echoes of a Distant Storm a sword and sorcery
adventure.
SciNut Conventions
http://www.scinut.com
All genres of scifi specialising in servicing the Southern
states of our great land.
The Clone Shopping Network
http://www.tomwmiller.com
A novel by Tom W. Miller. The CEO of an illicit cloning
company needs the help of Abraham Lincoln's dope-smoking
clone to rejuvenate his business. Site includes excerpt and
resources on human cloning.
Sci-Fi Prop Shop
http://www.scifipropshop.com
Providing the world with new and powerful weapons and props
to do what you have to,
Radio Adventures Of Dr. Floyd
http://www.doctorfloyd.com
A weekly sci-fi comedy Radio Drama done in the Classic
Glory Days Of Radio style. Safe For Kids & Fun For Adults!
Dr. Floyd & His Crew race through the time and space stream
to thwart the evil machinations of his Arch-Nemesis, Dr.
Steve! Tune In! Also available as a Podcast!
Pierre Fortin
http://www.pierrefortin.com
Book Cover Artist,Concept Designer,Illustrator,Sci-Fi /
Fantasy Horror,Concept
OUTer Gay and Lesbian Science Fiction/Fantasy Film Festival
http://www.outerfilmfest.com/
A Film Festival Site focusing on SciFi/Fantasy with Queer
Content.
Yumi Modal - Artist
http://www.yumimodal.com/
All metal statues of Alien, Predator, Terminator, Star Wars
and other genre characters from Yumi Modal
Vortex Visuals
http://www.vortexvisuals.co.uk/
A personal site of my sci-fi / fantasy art, featuring
Doctor Who, Star Wars, Firefly etc but I do have some
original art as well.
Novel Reflections
http://www.novelreflections.com/
Reviews and summaries of Science Fictions and Fantasy
novels, with author bibliographies.
Sciplex
http://s12.invisionfree.com/Sciplex/index.php
Sci-fi,fantasy,and horror message board.
Pendercrafts
http://www.pendercrafts.com/
Flight models and scenery add-ons for microsoft flight
simulator 2004 featuring the ideas of Irwin Allen, including
Lost in Space, Land of the giants and Voyage to the Bottom
of the Sea.
SFX Fantasy
http://www.sfxfantasy.com/
The author's site for sfx fantasy : book 1, describing the
world of the story is set in. A world where dark beasts, the
creatures from your nightmares roam freely. Where a group of
warriors with special powers protect their world and the
humans who live there from these creatures.
Michael James Zittel - MJZ1569.com
http://www.mjz1569.com
Short SciFi story called the Chee Nuck Nucks and other
works by Michael Zittel.
Jim Westergren - Philosophical Science Fiction Author
http://www.jimwestergren.com/
Author writing the kind of SF that changes your viewpoint
on life.
Supernatural
http://www.supernatural-tv.com
The Official TV Series Site for daily Production News.
Marshead Records
http://www.marshead.com
Space Rock, Space Jazz, and Psychedelic music
Worm's Sci Fi Haven
http://www.wormsscifi.com/haven/
A place where Sci Fi lovers meet. Discussions on SF books,
movies, TV series and role-play games. All Sci Fi, all the
time.
Unofficial X-Men Forum
http://www.x-forums.org/
We aim to be a haven for non-conforming X-Men fans. Here
you can talk about your secret evil wishes towards some of
the X-Men, your UC 'shippage, and ask the stupid speculation
questions that you're too afraid to post in other forums.
What Madness Productions, LLC
http://www.whatmadness.com
What Madness Productions, LLC is an independent video
production company. We specialize in science fiction and
fantasy mini DV movies most of which are available for
viewing online. We are also currently producing a
feature-length fantasy film.
Amazing Anomalies
http://www.horrorseek.com/ghosts/amazing
Hunting for Ghosts? Searching for a haunting experience?
Something strange and bizarre perhaps?
Eve Of The War
http://www.eveofthewar.co.uk
A website dedicated to HG Wells "The War Of The Worlds".
Featuring the latest news, a full history, Jeff Wayne,
comics, games, TV series, movies, downloads, forum and much
more.
Firstworld
http://www.firstworld.ca/
Original Fantasy Art, Story, and Animation
Neopets Cheats
http://www.neopetscheats.net
Working cheats for the online game Neopets.
Flying Eagle Superhero
http://www.flyingeagle.tv
The official site of Actor Flying Eagle with all the latest
Press News and Information about this much loved superhero,
FREE signed photos via website,
Spirits in the Sky
http://www.spiritsinthesky.info
Spirits in the Sky is located in Ohio. We do investigations
in this area and you may see possible evidence here. Post in
the forum, and use the various links on the page.
Star Chaser
http://www.starchasermovie.com
New sci-fi series soon to be released. A probe from a
distant world entered the Quanox Galaxy. They seemed
friendly at first then the onslaught began. Animation and
Live action.
Dark Government conspiracy, ufo,technology,and discussion
http://www.darkgovernment.com
Government conspiracy, ufos, black budgets, research,
scandal, alien technology and Conspiracy related discussion
and information
Phoenix Convention III (P-CON III)
http://www.slovobooks.com/phoenix/
P-CON III, the third Phoenix Convention is taking place on
the 11th and 12 March, 2006. Guest of Honour is Susanna
Clarke. other guests (at present) include Danielle
Ackley-McPhail, Ariel (editor of the Alien Online), Eugene
Byrne, Paul Cornell, George Green, Colin Greenland, Ian
McDonald, Juliet E McKenna, Leah Moore, John Reppion, M J
Simpson and Steve Westcott, along with the editorial team of
Irish SF magazine Albedo One, with more to follow.
Celestial Defender Association
http://cdga.tripod.com
The CDA is a public A&E organization based around
non-profit science fiction and fantasy appreciation. We work
to help Toys For Tots. And we also host and co-host free
gifts, free online gaming schedules and free materials on
The Sims 1.
Eggplant Literary Productions
http://www.eggplant-productions.com/
Publisher of speculative fiction e-books.
The Terminator Files
http://www.terminatorfiles.com
We are a fanportal that has detailed files on any- and
everything Terminator related; (un)official collectibles and
merchandise, Terminator characters T-101, T-800/T-850,
T-1000 and T-X, several cyborg and endoskeleton
informational pages, news and articles on the stars,
projects by us and the fans, scifi, cgi and other sfx
related items, info on the saga movies, and lots and lots
more!
Scifi Extreme Conventions
http://www.scifiextreme.com
Sci-Fi Conventions in Sydney, Australia
Doctrinity
http://www.doctrinity.com
Free scifi and fantasy fiction with an individualist bent.
FlixFind.com- The Current Movie Directory
http://flixfind.com
A human-edited directory of links focusing on current
movies including news, reviews, sci-fi films, comic book
movies, horror films, international film, trailers,
publications, festivals, tickets, theaters, and showtimes.
Dawn of Destiny - Life on the edges of the Federation
http://edmonton.simplyscifi.com
Dawn of Destiny a different type of play by email. Are you
looking for something different? Are you looking for a fun,
story driven group that cares more for the story and
characters than they do blowing things up? Dawn of Destiny
is a play by email sim that is looking to become one of the
best story driven sims out on the internet today, but we
haven't quite there yet. What's missing? You! That's what!
Dawn of Destiny is in need of new writers, people that want
to add to the colorful fabric that is the story of Dawn of
Destiny. We endeavor to create a real story, not some super
hero driven, always saving the day, every one lives happily
ever after story. Sometimes, characters die (even the ones
we love), sometimes the bad guy isn't so bad, sometimes the
story isn't just black and white. Come, visit Dawn of
Destiny, where we live in the grey, where great stories and
written, and where fun is a standard feature.
SilverGod Pictures
http://www.silvergodpictures.com/
Gay Film/Digital Production company focusing on the genre
of sci fi and fantasy with GLBT interest and talent.
Currently in production and development a sci fi feature
film with openly gay characters. It is the mission of
SilverGod Pictures to provide the highest quality of story
telling without loosing the essance of the human soul.
Elle Sci-Fi Portal
http://www.ellescifiportal.com/
Science fiction and fantasy community for women. Features
news, forum, directory of links, fan fiction, gallery and
events.
The Sith Order
http://www.sithorder.com/
The online resource for fans of the Star Wars Series,
specifically fans of the Sith, Empire and devotees &
practitioners of the Dark Side of the Force.
The Future Fire
http://futurefire.net/
Magazine of Speculative Fiction and Dark Fantasy that
publishes stories, articles, reviews, artwork, and opinion.
Freely available online.
Faerywoods
http://www.faerywoods.com
Featuring Michelle's beautiful designs on products such as,
hand signed and numbered prints, greeting cards, slate
stones, free e-cards and lots more... including: faeries,
dragons, pixies, celtic and much more.
Scifi 247
http://www.scifi-247.com
Friendly Scifi community with news, art, fun stuff and much
much more.
The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Art of Greg Bahlmann
http://www.gregbahlmann.com
Starships, fantasy creatures, mosters, scenes of strange
worlds and more, along with useful tips and tricks for
amateur artists.
The Bounty Hunters Talk Back
http://www.stuffanimation.com/bounty.html
Find out the origins of the Bounty Hunters from the
original Star Wars Trilogy.
Dude!!! Where's My Lightsaber?
http://www.stuffanimation.com/dude.html
Two Jedi... No Lightsabers.
Star Trek : After Earth
http://stafterearth.atspace.com/
Star Trek : After Earth started in January 2005 and it's a
free Play by Email (PbeM) game set in the year 2477. Based
on an alternate Star Trek Universe, where we used the last
film, Nemesis, as the turning point history of our game.
Battlestar Fanfilms
http://www.battlestarfanfilms.com
The only website dedicated to catalogueing and linking to
all the Original Series Battlestar Galactica fanfilms on the
internet.
Order
http://s14.invisionfree.com/Order_RP/index.php?act=site
A PbP roleplay site catering to sci-fi/cyberpunk fans,
offering five factions to join, and open-ended roleplay, and
single missions. All you have to do is register for free and
create a character. Join today and help make us an active
roleplay.
Gary Graham - Hollywood Walk of Fame
http://www.GaryGrahamStar.org
Join the fans of actor Gary Graham of Star Trek Enterprise
to help him receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Gary's fans are uniting to bring justice, order and logic to
the Universe by planning one of the biggest and most
spectacular star-studded events the world has ever seen in
preparation for Gary to receive his star!
SPACEart - Science Fiction Modelkits
http://spaceart.de
scifi-design.com
http://www.scifi-design.com
Original science fiction art. UFO, spaceships, Landscapes
spacescapes etc
Daughter of the Gods
http://www.moonsmusings.com/enb
Series of online novels and short stories written for an
adult audience. That does not mean this Adult Fanfiction is
'pornographic' in any manner. All stories are rated R to
NC/17 for het sex, dark content as well as violence and
other adult themes. All stories are Daniel Jackson-centric
and do not contain any fluff,slash or Danny-whumping. Site
also contains the Daniel Jackson Library which houses adult
works by other Daniel Jackson authors.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
GOJIRA (the "original" GODZILLA) Available on DVD For the First Time Ever!
CLASSIC MEDIA BRINGS THE JAPANESE MONSTER OF MASS DESTRUCTION TO DVD WITH THE RELEASE OF THE ORIGINAL GOJIRA (aka GODZILLA)
The Complete, Uncut, Japanese Original Available on DVD For the First Time Ever On September 5, 2006
The Release is Part of a Monster DVD 2-Pack, Which Includes Both Gojira And the US Version, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
NEW YORK, NY (March 10, 2006) - Move over King Kong! Godzilla is back! On September 5, Classic Media will release the complete, uncut, Japanese original, Gojira (Godzilla), on DVD for the first time ever in the US. From legendary Japanese filmmaker Ishiro Honda, Gojira quickly became a monster classic. Gojira will only be available as part of a special DVD 2-pack that also includes the re-edited US version, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, starring Raymond Burr. Both versions have been digitally remastered in HD widescreen. The Gojira/Godzilla: King of the Monsters DVD 2-pack stomps onto retail shelves late summer for $21.98 SRP.
Robert Mayo, SVP of Home Video at Classic Media, said, "It's really exciting to be able to finally bring this classic film to DVD for the American audience. Fans have been looking forward to the release of Gojira for several years."
For more information and updates closer to release date, fans can log onto www.godzillaondvd.com.
A Monster Metaphor
Ishiro Honda's 1954 black-and-white classic spawned a new genre called the "kaiju eiga" or, Japanese monster movie, giving way to countless sequels. With its 50th anniversary theatrical re-release in 2004, audiences rediscovered the strong anti-nuclear message of the original Gojira film.
Gojira contains 40 minutes of footage that was not seen as part of the re-edited, re-dubbed Americanized Godzilla: King of Monsters. In the US version 40 minutes were cut and 20 minutes of new scenes were added, starring Raymond Burr as an American reporter. As a result, the original tone of the movie was changed and the anti-H-Bomb message
dropped.
Gojira (1954)
Run Time: 98 minutes
When several ships mysteriously explode and sink off the coast of Japan, the country begins to panic. Authorities are convinced that the unexplained activity was caused by underwater mines or volcanoes and sends officials to Odo Island to investigate. Days later, something comes ashore and destroys several neighboring houses, killing many locals. Renowned paleontologist, Dr. Kyohei Yemane (Takashi Shimura), is called to lead a new expedition and uncovers the source of the problem - a 400-foot tall mutant dinosaur the natives call Gojira. The Doctor insists that the monster, which was awakened from a million-year sleep by nuclear bomb tests in the South Pacific, be studied not destroyed. Gojira soon begins a rampage that threatens to destroy Japan. Can the powerful monster be eliminated before it is too late?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956)
Run Time: 78 minutes
When American reporter Steve Martin, played by Raymond Burr, investigates a series of mysterious disasters off the coast of Japan, he comes face to face with an ancient creature so powerful and terrifying, it can reduce Tokyo to a smoldering graveyard. Nuclear weapon testing resurrected this relic from the Jurassic age, and now this behemoth is stomping and smashing his way through the city. Conventional weapons are useless against him; but scientist Dr. Serizawa has discovered a weapon that could destroy all life in the bay - including Godzilla! But, which disaster is worse, Godzilla's fury, or the death of Tokyo Bay?
About Classic Media
Classic Media owns and manages some of the world's most recognizable family properties across all media including feature film, television, home video and consumer products. The company's extensive library features a diverse collection of popular animated and live-action characters such as: Casper the Friendly Ghost, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Lone Ranger, Lassie, Underdog and Rocky & Bullwinkle.
more info at http://www.scifislacker.com
SCIFI Gets Smart with Dr Who
2 hr premiere on March 17th at 9pm on SCIFI channel.
'Bout time guys!
Guess I could have put the schedule down for ya'll...
17th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO ROSE
10:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE END OF THE WORLD
24th
08:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE END OF THE WORLD
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE UNQUIET DEAD
31st
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO ALIENS OF LONDON - PT 1
April 7th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO WORLD WAR THREE - PT 2
14th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO DALEK
21st
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE LONG GAME
28th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO FATHER'S DAY
and so on....
'Bout time guys!
Guess I could have put the schedule down for ya'll...
17th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO ROSE
10:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE END OF THE WORLD
24th
08:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE END OF THE WORLD
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE UNQUIET DEAD
31st
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO ALIENS OF LONDON - PT 1
April 7th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO WORLD WAR THREE - PT 2
14th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO DALEK
21st
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO THE LONG GAME
28th
09:00 PM DOCTOR WHO FATHER'S DAY
and so on....
Monday, February 27, 2006
Narnia Prince Caspian Preproduction Begins
Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, in collaboration with Academy Award(R)-nominated director Andrew Adamson, have begun pre-production on "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," the next big screen installment of the "Narnia" Chronicles, and the follow-up to the international blockbuster, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," it was announced today (2/2). The latter film, based on the works of C. S. Lewis, has attracted legions of moviegoers all over the world and has grossed in excess of $637.8 million to date at the worldwide box office. It also received three Academy Award(R) nominations earlier this week. Internationally, "Narnia" already ranks as Buena Vista's top grossing live-action release of all-time (surpassing both "Armageddon" and "Pirates of the Caribbean") with its gross to date of $359.4 million." Domestically, the film's gross currently stands at $278 million and has already established itself as the Studio's third highest-grossing live-action film of all-time. The film is on track to become Buena Vista's all-time live-action champ, surpassing "Pirates of the Caribbean's" worldwide gross of $655 million.
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," will reunite most of the principal cast and creative team responsible for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Andrew Adamson ("Shrek," "Shrek 2") will reprise his role as director, in addition to serving as a producer, and co-writer (in collaboration with Christopher Markus and Steve McFeeley). Production is set to begin later this year for a Christmas 2007 release. "Prince Caspian" finds the Pevensie siblings pulled back into the land of Narnia, where a thousand years have passed since they left. The children are once again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia in combating an evil villain who prevents the rightful Prince from ruling the land. "Prince Caspian" was first published in 1951, and is the second book in the seven-book series written by Lewis. It was intended as a continuation of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" have sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and continues to be one of the best loved and most popular series of all time.
Commenting on the announcement, Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, said, "We're thrilled to be working with such a great director as Andrew, and our friends at Walden Media, in bringing the next chapter of the 'Narnia' chronicles to the big screen. Moviegoers around the world were unanimous in their love and enthusiasm for 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,' and 'Prince Caspian' offers lots of new thrills and adventures in this magical land. The C. S. Lewis books are a rich source of inspiration for great storytelling, and this book spotlights some wonderful new heroes, and villains, along with many of the characters we came to love so much in the first film."
Cary Granat, co-founder and CEO of Walden Media, added, "Andrew Adamson, who possesses an unparalleled passion and vision for the 'Narnia' books, brought C. S. Lewis' world to life in an imaginative and exciting way. With 'Prince Caspian,' moviegoers will have an opportunity to revisit the magic of Narnia, encountering exciting new creatures and lands within Narnia alongside their favorite characters from these beloved books. Dick Cook and Disney have been amazing partners on this project and we look forward to working with them on this and other future installments in the 'Narnia' franchise."
Adamson said, "Making 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' couldn't have been a more rewarding experience, not just in terms of creative achievement and audience response, but also because of the family we formed during production. 'Prince Caspian' not only gives me an opportunity to challenge my imagination with another classic story, it also allows me to work alongside the many talented artists who contributed to the first film, and of course to collaborate again with 'The Pevensies,' Georgie, Skandar, Anna, and William."
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," will reunite most of the principal cast and creative team responsible for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Andrew Adamson ("Shrek," "Shrek 2") will reprise his role as director, in addition to serving as a producer, and co-writer (in collaboration with Christopher Markus and Steve McFeeley). Production is set to begin later this year for a Christmas 2007 release. "Prince Caspian" finds the Pevensie siblings pulled back into the land of Narnia, where a thousand years have passed since they left. The children are once again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia in combating an evil villain who prevents the rightful Prince from ruling the land. "Prince Caspian" was first published in 1951, and is the second book in the seven-book series written by Lewis. It was intended as a continuation of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" have sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and continues to be one of the best loved and most popular series of all time.
Commenting on the announcement, Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, said, "We're thrilled to be working with such a great director as Andrew, and our friends at Walden Media, in bringing the next chapter of the 'Narnia' chronicles to the big screen. Moviegoers around the world were unanimous in their love and enthusiasm for 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,' and 'Prince Caspian' offers lots of new thrills and adventures in this magical land. The C. S. Lewis books are a rich source of inspiration for great storytelling, and this book spotlights some wonderful new heroes, and villains, along with many of the characters we came to love so much in the first film."
Cary Granat, co-founder and CEO of Walden Media, added, "Andrew Adamson, who possesses an unparalleled passion and vision for the 'Narnia' books, brought C. S. Lewis' world to life in an imaginative and exciting way. With 'Prince Caspian,' moviegoers will have an opportunity to revisit the magic of Narnia, encountering exciting new creatures and lands within Narnia alongside their favorite characters from these beloved books. Dick Cook and Disney have been amazing partners on this project and we look forward to working with them on this and other future installments in the 'Narnia' franchise."
Adamson said, "Making 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' couldn't have been a more rewarding experience, not just in terms of creative achievement and audience response, but also because of the family we formed during production. 'Prince Caspian' not only gives me an opportunity to challenge my imagination with another classic story, it also allows me to work alongside the many talented artists who contributed to the first film, and of course to collaborate again with 'The Pevensies,' Georgie, Skandar, Anna, and William."
Friday, February 17, 2006
Ultimate Avengers
The DVD for the first Marvel animated film [straight to DVD] comes out next week [Feb 26th] and it is called The Ultimate Avengers. Obviously it is a story about the Avengers. Who are the Avengers? They are a group of super heroes lead by Captain American. The members are mostly loans who now must work together to save the world. Besides Captain American the Avengers are comprised of The Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp and Giant Man.
Since this is a first for the Avenger films we get loaded down with lots of back story, especially Captain America [but then again he is the main guy in the series]. I had a chance to see this film last week [lucky me got it before street date]. And it really is not a bad film, liked the animation, it reminded me of the good old days of cartoons on TV --- Spider-man and the X-men shows. Looking forward to having the chance to see more Marvel animated films in the future. So everyone head out and pick this up next week when it comes out and show your support....the further away from character introductions we get the better the stories will be.
When you do get it check out the special features, the interviews with the different writers and artists is well worth watching and it will fill you in on the history of the Avengers, if, like me, you know very little about them.
For more information on the film or for a chance to win a copy head on over to www.scifislacker.com
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Sunday, February 05, 2006
"Trek" Super Bowl XL Commercial
Anyone see the Aleve commercial during the first half of the super bowl?
Nimoy is walking through a backstage area complaining on the phone to his agent that he cannot go on because it hurts too much, he just cannot do it. The whole time he is talking he is gestering with his right hand and people are waving back at him. He then enters his dressing room [and I guess takes Aleve....I did not see that point]. Then walks out on stage and the crowd is in anticipation the camera zooms in on couple dressed in starfleet get up Vulcan ears and all and back to Nimoy....who after taking aleve can now turn his waving hand into the classic Vulcan salute. Crowd [and myself] go crazy.
This gets my vote for the best super bowl commercial in this game! The Burger King ad was good too...if only they would leave that hideous king out of it. Next was the B.C. Fedex commercial. The Macgyver master card one was pretty good too as was the Budweiser streaker :)
http://news.com.com/2100-1024_3-6033515.html
For those who did not watch the game but want to see the commercials CNN says NFL will re-air them with several veiwing options.
Even better here is a direct link to the TV spot from Aleve.
http://aleve.com/sbowl-index-movie.cfm
Nimoy is walking through a backstage area complaining on the phone to his agent that he cannot go on because it hurts too much, he just cannot do it. The whole time he is talking he is gestering with his right hand and people are waving back at him. He then enters his dressing room [and I guess takes Aleve....I did not see that point]. Then walks out on stage and the crowd is in anticipation the camera zooms in on couple dressed in starfleet get up Vulcan ears and all and back to Nimoy....who after taking aleve can now turn his waving hand into the classic Vulcan salute. Crowd [and myself] go crazy.
This gets my vote for the best super bowl commercial in this game! The Burger King ad was good too...if only they would leave that hideous king out of it. Next was the B.C. Fedex commercial. The Macgyver master card one was pretty good too as was the Budweiser streaker :)
http://news.com.com/2100-1024_3-6033515.html
For those who did not watch the game but want to see the commercials CNN says NFL will re-air them with several veiwing options.
Even better here is a direct link to the TV spot from Aleve.
http://aleve.com/sbowl-index-movie.cfm
Monday, January 16, 2006
Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter for 1.16.2006
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Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter for 1.16.2006
http://www.scifislacker.com/index.shtml
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This Week at ScifiSlacker.com you'll find...
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--- IMPORTANT INFO ---
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If you or someone you know wants to write a review of a movie, book, game or music tell them to come to scifislacker.com . We are also accepting submissions of short stories and sf poetry.
Stop by http://www.scifislacker.com for more...
-------------------
--- CONTESTS ---
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Sci-Fi Slacker has a few more goodies for you to WIN! Enter today to win any one of several great prizes including: a copy of SUPERNOVA on DVD, CRY_WOLF on DVD, a DVD of Mysterious Island [with Patrick Stewart], a Mirror Mask CD, Alien Nation the complete series on DVD, or the Game Prince of Persia for XBOX. And while there check out all the other cool stuff you can win all over the web.
So stop by http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/ today and test your luck.
-----------------------------------------
--- Newest additions to our Directory ---
-----------------------------------------
Quest: First Contact
http://www.silvergodpictures.com/quest.html
SilverGod Pictures, an independent digital motion picture company in Austin, TX, is producing a scifi feature film known as Quest: First Contact. Production has begun on Quest, with production of First Contact not too far behind. Visit www.silvergodpictures.com for information, cast and story of Quest: First Contact.
Spacelands
http://www.spacelands.de
Alien worlds in space and time. SciFi artist frank m. lewecke. Illustrator of the German edition of the DUNE-saga including the prequels. (DE/EN)
Art of Gavin Mundy
http://www.gavinmundy.freeserve.co.uk
An artist using traditional and digital media to create sci-fi, fantasy, space art and other works.
SciFI 247.com
http://www.scifi-247.com
Scifi news, art, reviews, downloads, trailers, friendly community chat and fun Scifi games.
SciFi UK Review
http://scifi.uk.com
SF UK (Science Fiction, Scifi) reviews and essays of media including books, movies, dvd, authors. From one SF junkie to another.
Robina Williams
http://www.robinawilliams.com
Homepage of fantasy author Robina Williams, creator of the Quantum Cat series. "Jerome and the Seraph" (2004); "Angelos" (2005).
317
http://317theseries.com
Six children, on their own, 1000 years from home... forever. Official WEB site of the upcoming TV series "317".
Vegas Science Fiction Association (VSFA)
http://garlic.xarph.net/~vsfa
We're a universal fandom organization.
FANTAMODELLISMO 70-80
http://www.fantamodellismo.altervista.org
1970-1980 Sci-fi miniature models italian web site.
DeLaTorreWriting.com
http://www.delatorrewriting.com
Author website for Sci-fi/fantasy/adventure writers JC and Rita De La Torre and home of Luna Brillante Publishing.
Brave New World
http://uk.geocities.com/bravenewworld_rpg/index.html
A play by forum Science-Fiction RPG/sim, set far in the future on a new, distant world. Humans are now living with aliens, and beginning a new colony in the hope that they can live in peace after a long, hard war between the three species.
Tyranny of the Daleks
http://tyrannyofthedaleks.co.uk/
A Doctor Who Fan Film... It is the year 4198 A.D. The Daleks have returned - to seek new weapons of extermination!
Ravencon 2006
http://ravencon.com/
April 21-23, 2006 at the Doubletree Inn at the Richmond Airport, Richmond, Virginia. Science Fiction & Fantasy return to Richmond with RavenCon 2006, a weekend celebrating the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. (And as we're playing the Edgar Allan Poe angle, we're Mystery friendly, too!) Join our guests for panel discussions and workshops that can only happen at RavenCon
DavidSelby.com - The Official David Selby Web Site
http://www.davidselby.com
The official David Selby web site, featuring a biography, complete list of credits, news, events, store, photos, and more.
Criseyde's David Selby Site
http://www.ldrweb.com/davidselby
Since February 1999, Criseyde's David Selby Site has chronicled the career -- past and present -- of the actor known for roles on Dark Shadows, Falcon Crest, Flamingo Road, and S.O.F. Includes photos, current news, appearance schedule, etc.
Dark Shadows Alumni Movies
http://www.ldrweb.com/darkshadows
Filmographies of actors from the 1960s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. Includes current news and information about Dark Shadows products.
Unified Space Intelligence
http://www.usi-rpg.com
USI is a freeform sci-fi/fantasy PBEM RPG. USI is a beacon of hope in a dark future. If you are looking for a game which gives you full creative freedom, while offering professional services for free, USI is your game. Embark on a voyage which will be fun, exciting and help you grow as a writer.
USS Europe Home
http://www.usseurope.nl
A member of Starfleet International fan club. Come live the adventure!
fran jacobs
http://www.franjacobs.com/
Website of fantasy writer, Fran Jacobs. You can read extracts from her novels and short stories, learn about the characters and the world they are set in, as well as where to buy her work.
Arigma
http://www.arigma.com
Filk rock sci-fi music. Original songs tell a story about Earth's intergalactic war with a race of mysterious aliens. Circumstances, however, force the two races to unite and battle a new mutual enemy.
LexxZone
http://www.lexxzone.com/
Lexx fan site billboard, billbored, chat, forum, downloads, Xev, Zev, Kai, Stanley Tweedle, 790
Fantasy Control
http://fantasysphere.proboards42.com/
Fantasy Control offers it's member excellent Modern Fantasy role-play with no limits. We accept most any kind of creatures, and we let our members come up / help with the Storylines as well.
World With - Twisted Literature
http://www.worldwithinmag.com
E-zine to twist and distort the human mind, dark, disturbing horror stories from top qulaity horror writers, poetry and art accepted too, submissions welcome
IPSEITYS Imagination's the key!
http://www.ipseitys.com
Ipseitys - An online RPG in a medieval fantasy setting. With imagination and a belief in myth and legend you rebuild Tobirous, a play-by-post (pbp) medieval city. RPG storytelling at it's finest.
Obsidian Fleet
http://www.obsidianfleet.net
SPIRIT. COMMUNITY. EXCELLENCE.
The Official Philip José Farmer Home Page
http://pjfarmer.com/farmerphile.htm
The Official Philip José Farmer Home Page publishes a quarterly zine called FARMERPHILE which prints previously unpublished stories and articles by Hugo Award-winning author and SFWA Grand Master Philip José Farmer.
ScifiSlacker's Blog
http://sfslacker.blogspot.com/
Yet another place on the web to find a scifi slacker's sf postings! Here we ramble about all things science fiction, horror, and fantasy.
Star Trek: Echoes
http://www.stechoes.com
A community of like-minded gamers with both PBeM and IRC sims set across the Star Trek: Megaverse.
Spook Spotters
http://spookspotters.com
Huge selection of Ghost Cams to chose from, submit a cam capture if you spot your own spook. Ghost investigation information and facts about ghosts and the unknown. Feel free to your own ghost stories and photographs or any other information you might think our visitors will enjoy. Come and view the ghost gallery!
Occam's Codex
http://occamscodex.proboards50.com
Occam's Codex is a very new forum to discuss all things Sci-Fi and Fantasy, including Star Wars/Trek, X-Files, Dragonriders, and old school Sci-Fi. Discuss movies, books, the future, and much more.
AGES Gaming
http://agesgaming.bravehost.com
The site offers a free tabletop roleplaying/wargame. Players are powerful beings(power level is similar to that of minor deities) with personal goals that may or may not be accomplished with the use of force.
The Pink Room
http://www.marklaflamme.com
The world's leading physicist attempts to use the science of string theory to bring his daughter back from the dead. A novel by award winning Maine novelist Mark LaFlamme.
Wallace and Gromit
http://www.wandg.com/
Curse of the Were-Rabbit official movie site.
Wallace & Gromit
http://www.wallaceandgromit.com
Official Site. Gotta love these guys, check out A Grand Day Out with their trip to the moon.
Aardman Animations Ltd
http://www.aardman.com/
Official Site of Aardman Animations - Triple Oscar Winning Home of Wallace and Gromit, Creature Comforts, Chicken Run, Angry Kid and Rex the Runt.
The Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter and all its contents are
©2001-2003 KHoffman and Slacker's Sci-Fi Source.
All Rights Reserved. http://www.scifislacker.com
Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter for 1.16.2006
http://www.scifislacker.com/index.shtml
--------------------------------------------------
This Week at ScifiSlacker.com you'll find...
----------------------------
--- IMPORTANT INFO ---
----------------------------
If you or someone you know wants to write a review of a movie, book, game or music tell them to come to scifislacker.com . We are also accepting submissions of short stories and sf poetry.
Stop by http://www.scifislacker.com for more...
-------------------
--- CONTESTS ---
-------------------
Sci-Fi Slacker has a few more goodies for you to WIN! Enter today to win any one of several great prizes including: a copy of SUPERNOVA on DVD, CRY_WOLF on DVD, a DVD of Mysterious Island [with Patrick Stewart], a Mirror Mask CD, Alien Nation the complete series on DVD, or the Game Prince of Persia for XBOX. And while there check out all the other cool stuff you can win all over the web.
So stop by http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/ today and test your luck.
-----------------------------------------
--- Newest additions to our Directory ---
-----------------------------------------
Quest: First Contact
http://www.silvergodpictures.com/quest.html
SilverGod Pictures, an independent digital motion picture company in Austin, TX, is producing a scifi feature film known as Quest: First Contact. Production has begun on Quest, with production of First Contact not too far behind. Visit www.silvergodpictures.com for information, cast and story of Quest: First Contact.
Spacelands
http://www.spacelands.de
Alien worlds in space and time. SciFi artist frank m. lewecke. Illustrator of the German edition of the DUNE-saga including the prequels. (DE/EN)
Art of Gavin Mundy
http://www.gavinmundy.freeserve.co.uk
An artist using traditional and digital media to create sci-fi, fantasy, space art and other works.
SciFI 247.com
http://www.scifi-247.com
Scifi news, art, reviews, downloads, trailers, friendly community chat and fun Scifi games.
SciFi UK Review
http://scifi.uk.com
SF UK (Science Fiction, Scifi) reviews and essays of media including books, movies, dvd, authors. From one SF junkie to another.
Robina Williams
http://www.robinawilliams.com
Homepage of fantasy author Robina Williams, creator of the Quantum Cat series. "Jerome and the Seraph" (2004); "Angelos" (2005).
317
http://317theseries.com
Six children, on their own, 1000 years from home... forever. Official WEB site of the upcoming TV series "317".
Vegas Science Fiction Association (VSFA)
http://garlic.xarph.net/~vsfa
We're a universal fandom organization.
FANTAMODELLISMO 70-80
http://www.fantamodellismo.altervista.org
1970-1980 Sci-fi miniature models italian web site.
DeLaTorreWriting.com
http://www.delatorrewriting.com
Author website for Sci-fi/fantasy/adventure writers JC and Rita De La Torre and home of Luna Brillante Publishing.
Brave New World
http://uk.geocities.com/bravenewworld_rpg/index.html
A play by forum Science-Fiction RPG/sim, set far in the future on a new, distant world. Humans are now living with aliens, and beginning a new colony in the hope that they can live in peace after a long, hard war between the three species.
Tyranny of the Daleks
http://tyrannyofthedaleks.co.uk/
A Doctor Who Fan Film... It is the year 4198 A.D. The Daleks have returned - to seek new weapons of extermination!
Ravencon 2006
http://ravencon.com/
April 21-23, 2006 at the Doubletree Inn at the Richmond Airport, Richmond, Virginia. Science Fiction & Fantasy return to Richmond with RavenCon 2006, a weekend celebrating the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. (And as we're playing the Edgar Allan Poe angle, we're Mystery friendly, too!) Join our guests for panel discussions and workshops that can only happen at RavenCon
DavidSelby.com - The Official David Selby Web Site
http://www.davidselby.com
The official David Selby web site, featuring a biography, complete list of credits, news, events, store, photos, and more.
Criseyde's David Selby Site
http://www.ldrweb.com/davidselby
Since February 1999, Criseyde's David Selby Site has chronicled the career -- past and present -- of the actor known for roles on Dark Shadows, Falcon Crest, Flamingo Road, and S.O.F. Includes photos, current news, appearance schedule, etc.
Dark Shadows Alumni Movies
http://www.ldrweb.com/darkshadows
Filmographies of actors from the 1960s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. Includes current news and information about Dark Shadows products.
Unified Space Intelligence
http://www.usi-rpg.com
USI is a freeform sci-fi/fantasy PBEM RPG. USI is a beacon of hope in a dark future. If you are looking for a game which gives you full creative freedom, while offering professional services for free, USI is your game. Embark on a voyage which will be fun, exciting and help you grow as a writer.
USS Europe Home
http://www.usseurope.nl
A member of Starfleet International fan club. Come live the adventure!
fran jacobs
http://www.franjacobs.com/
Website of fantasy writer, Fran Jacobs. You can read extracts from her novels and short stories, learn about the characters and the world they are set in, as well as where to buy her work.
Arigma
http://www.arigma.com
Filk rock sci-fi music. Original songs tell a story about Earth's intergalactic war with a race of mysterious aliens. Circumstances, however, force the two races to unite and battle a new mutual enemy.
LexxZone
http://www.lexxzone.com/
Lexx fan site billboard, billbored, chat, forum, downloads, Xev, Zev, Kai, Stanley Tweedle, 790
Fantasy Control
http://fantasysphere.proboards42.com/
Fantasy Control offers it's member excellent Modern Fantasy role-play with no limits. We accept most any kind of creatures, and we let our members come up / help with the Storylines as well.
World With - Twisted Literature
http://www.worldwithinmag.com
E-zine to twist and distort the human mind, dark, disturbing horror stories from top qulaity horror writers, poetry and art accepted too, submissions welcome
IPSEITYS Imagination's the key!
http://www.ipseitys.com
Ipseitys - An online RPG in a medieval fantasy setting. With imagination and a belief in myth and legend you rebuild Tobirous, a play-by-post (pbp) medieval city. RPG storytelling at it's finest.
Obsidian Fleet
http://www.obsidianfleet.net
SPIRIT. COMMUNITY. EXCELLENCE.
The Official Philip José Farmer Home Page
http://pjfarmer.com/farmerphile.htm
The Official Philip José Farmer Home Page publishes a quarterly zine called FARMERPHILE which prints previously unpublished stories and articles by Hugo Award-winning author and SFWA Grand Master Philip José Farmer.
ScifiSlacker's Blog
http://sfslacker.blogspot.com/
Yet another place on the web to find a scifi slacker's sf postings! Here we ramble about all things science fiction, horror, and fantasy.
Star Trek: Echoes
http://www.stechoes.com
A community of like-minded gamers with both PBeM and IRC sims set across the Star Trek: Megaverse.
Spook Spotters
http://spookspotters.com
Huge selection of Ghost Cams to chose from, submit a cam capture if you spot your own spook. Ghost investigation information and facts about ghosts and the unknown. Feel free to your own ghost stories and photographs or any other information you might think our visitors will enjoy. Come and view the ghost gallery!
Occam's Codex
http://occamscodex.proboards50.com
Occam's Codex is a very new forum to discuss all things Sci-Fi and Fantasy, including Star Wars/Trek, X-Files, Dragonriders, and old school Sci-Fi. Discuss movies, books, the future, and much more.
AGES Gaming
http://agesgaming.bravehost.com
The site offers a free tabletop roleplaying/wargame. Players are powerful beings(power level is similar to that of minor deities) with personal goals that may or may not be accomplished with the use of force.
The Pink Room
http://www.marklaflamme.com
The world's leading physicist attempts to use the science of string theory to bring his daughter back from the dead. A novel by award winning Maine novelist Mark LaFlamme.
Wallace and Gromit
http://www.wandg.com/
Curse of the Were-Rabbit official movie site.
Wallace & Gromit
http://www.wallaceandgromit.com
Official Site. Gotta love these guys, check out A Grand Day Out with their trip to the moon.
Aardman Animations Ltd
http://www.aardman.com/
Official Site of Aardman Animations - Triple Oscar Winning Home of Wallace and Gromit, Creature Comforts, Chicken Run, Angry Kid and Rex the Runt.
The Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter and all its contents are
©2001-2003 KHoffman and Slacker's Sci-Fi Source.
All Rights Reserved. http://www.scifislacker.com
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Prince of Persia: Two Thrones Video Game Win 1 for Your XBOX
WIN Prince of Persia: 2 Thrones for XBOX FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Prince Persia: Two Thrones: Prince of Persia: Two Thrones picks up the incredible action and adventure of the series with an all-new chapter. The Prince has returned from his adventures with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time to save him.
ends: 2.15.06 [xbox only]
Enter at ScifiSlacker.com
Offical Rules and Regualtions
For more information about Prince of Persia: Two Thrones click here.
Alien Nation TV Series on DVD Win a Copy
WIN ALIEN NATION on DVD FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Alien Nation: After an alien slave ship crash-lands in the Mohave Desert carrying a quarter-million beings bred for hard labor and adaptability, the citizens of Earth welcome these 'Newcomers' and attempt to assimilate them into the human population.
ends: 3.1.06
Offical Rules and Regualtions
For more information about Alien Nation click here.
Win Supernova on DVD at ScifiSlacker.com
WIN SUPERNOVA on DVD FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Supernova: An astrophysicist has made a cataclysmic discovery: the sun is set to explode, bringing about the end of civilization. As a team of fellow scientists races against time to stop his predictions of apocalypse from coming true, the world is already becoming a whirling inferno out of control.
ends: 2.15.06
Offical Rules and Regualtions
http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/rules-regulations.shtml
http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/rules-regulations.shtml
Win a DVD of Mysterious Island
WIN MYSTERIOUS ISLAND on DVD FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Mysterious Island: When a group of Civil War-era escapees crash lands a hot air balloon on a remote tropical isle, the group must use their survivalist skills to build a functional community, with the help of the island's reclusive resident Captain Nemo, who has claimed the island as his scientific playground.
Win Supernova on DVD at ScifiSlacker.com
WIN SUPERNOVA on DVD FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Supernova: An astrophysicist has made a cataclysmic discovery: the sun is set to explode, bringing about the end of civilization. As a team of fellow scientists races against time to stop his predictions of apocalypse from coming true, the world is already becoming a whirling inferno out of control.
ends: 2.15.06
Offical Rules and Regualtions
http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/rules-regulations.shtml
http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/rules-regulations.shtml
Monday, January 09, 2006
Win a DVD of Mysterious Island
WIN MYSTERIOUS ISLAND on DVD FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Mysterious Island: When a group of Civil War-era escapees crash lands a hot air balloon on a remote tropical isle, the group must use their survivalist skills to build a functional community, with the help of the island's reclusive resident Captain Nemo, who has claimed the island as his scientific playground.
Alien Nation TV Series on DVD Win a Copy
WIN ALIEN NATION on DVD FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Alien Nation: After an alien slave ship crash-lands in the Mohave Desert carrying a quarter-million beings bred for hard labor and adaptability, the citizens of Earth welcome these 'Newcomers' and attempt to assimilate them into the human population.
ends: 3.1.06
Offical Rules and Regualtions
For more information about Alien Nation click here.
Prince of Persia: Two Thrones Video Game Win 1 for Your XBOX
WIN Prince of Persia: 2 Thrones for XBOX FROM SCIFISLACKER.COM
Enter to win Prince Persia: Two Thrones: Prince of Persia: Two Thrones picks up the incredible action and adventure of the series with an all-new chapter. The Prince has returned from his adventures with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time to save him.
ends: 2.15.06 [xbox only]
Enter at ScifiSlacker.com
For more information about Prince of Persia: Two Thrones click here .
Friday, December 30, 2005
You Don't Know Sith
Well I am starting to believe what my shirt says. You don't know sith!
I just got my cool, yet geeky shirt yesterday and wore it to work today.
I don't work with too many people, but someone should have gotten it.
But no! Not a one. In fact one person actually asked me what it meant.
I said it was a Star Wars thang and you wouldn't understand.
Which might have to be the next shirt I get!
If you wanna see the shirt I am referring to you can spot it here:
I am sporting the black shirt [I had trouble choosing between the ringer and the black shirt]
I think I made a good choice. Even if know one gets it :)
Friday, December 02, 2005
Cool Site - Technovelgy.com
Technovelgy has over 850 ideas and inventions from hundreds of science fiction books and stories.
See Inventions and Ideas from Science Fiction Books and Movies at Technovelgy.com
Technovelgy where science meets fiction. Check out their website at:
http://www.technovelgy.com/
See Inventions and Ideas from Science Fiction Books and Movies at Technovelgy.com
Technovelgy where science meets fiction. Check out their website at:
http://www.technovelgy.com/
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Chicks Dig Klingons
Who knew chicks dig Klingons? Apparently this apparel company :) Funky cool black tee with an image of our favorite Klingon Worf in red on the front. Text is in a klingon like font for the added geek factor.
Star Trek: Chicks Dig Klingons Black T-Shirt (ADULT)
"Chicks Dig Klingons!" This black t-shirt features Worf from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Star Wars Christmas Stuff
Check out the cool Star Wars Christmas Stuff at the Star Wars Shop. They have ornaments, stockings, stocking stuffers, lego....you know all the really cool SW stuff :)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
Win a SONY PSP and Coheed Cambria Goodies @ ScifiSlacker.com
Go to SCIFISLACKER.com
And enter to win a SONY PSP, Coheed & Cambria DVD and their new CD!
It is the BEST contest we have had yet!
If you want to know more about the band Coheed & Cambria check out:
GOOD LUCK!
~ScifiSlacker.com
Monday, October 31, 2005
Chiller Theatre
We attempted to go to Chiller Theatre Horror convention this past weekend. Drove all the way up to the Meadowlands in northern Jersey and it was sold out. [We had to argue with them to even let us in to go potty before turning around for the 3+ hour drive home!]
But in a way after walking around the building and seeing the line to get into the tent to see the guest [it was at least 2 football fields long ----wrapped completely around the building] I was a little relieved. I would not have liked hanging out in the cold all day just to get in to get the few autographs I wanted.
I will just bu them off the actors websites. And maybe try Chiller again when it is not their 15th Anniversary big show!
If you wanna see who was there check out their website www.chillertheatre.com
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Win Something at ScifiSlacker.com
Loads of contests going on right now at www.scifislacker.com.
Right Now You Could Win:
Tripping the Rift Season 1 on DVD
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 on DVD
X-Files Colonization DVD
Serenity Prize Pack
Save the Green Planet DVD
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters Season 1 DVD
Atomic Swindlers CD
Matrix Path of Neo PS2 Game
House of Voices DVD
Unleashed DVD
Street Fighter Alpha Generations DVD
Coming Soon:
Land of the Dead DVD
Sony PSP
and tons more!
Contests change every month so keep checking back at http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/ for your chance to enter to win great prizes!
WORLD OF 2100 – GLOBAL CONTEST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Visit http://www.UCtheFuture.org for complete details.
Submit a graphic depiction (drawing, photo, video or other image) along with a brief description of what an aspect of the world will look like at the end of the century.
A $1,000 prize will be awarded to the most interesting and intriguing submission chosen from the first 50 entries selected for viewing at www.UCtheFuture.org. The New Jersey
Institute of Technology will double the award if the winner attends their school.
The mission of UCTheFuture is to stimulate young people's interest in creativity, design, and career paths, and to encourage them to pursue math, science and engineering so that they can better manage the world they are inheriting.
All entries must be received by Midnight, Daylight Savings Time, June 30,2006.
If a submission is chosen to be one of the fifty finalists, it will be displayed on our website, www.ucthefutue.org, within two weeks of receipt.
The winner will be notified on September 30, 2006 and posted on our website.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Point Pleasant
Anyone remember this show? It was a little like Dawson's creek meets Damien [I said this the first night it aired and soon after they were using a similar tag line from some other reviewer ---- OC meets the Omen ---- they stole it from me I tellz ya!].
It is about this blonde evil chick [aren't all blondes evil?] who supposedly has these powers and the mark of the devil on her.
The series did not last the whole season....and I think it was up against something else I watched. So I never saw all the episodes.
Well it is coming out on DVD [info will be posted on www.scifislacker.com soon] and I just got my copy. Looks like the complete series is on 3 disks and it even includes 5 unaired episodes.
Just got Tripping the Rift Season 1
Just got the DVDs for season one of Tripping the Rift and I can't wait to get home tonight after work and start watching them!
Loving season 2 and look forward to catching up on season 1
[I was not really faithful to it due to my hatred of SCIFI channel].
Friday, October 14, 2005
REVIEW: Atomic Swindlers CD
Melodic songs from across the galaxy come poring out of April Laragy
and the members of the band Atomic Swindlers.
There's no swindle here just good music. We travel back in time to a
period when bands and their music told a story like the Beatles and
Ziggy Stardust. And you'll hear a bit of their sound in the Atomic
Swindlers as well. Albeit some of the stories told here might be
beyond the grasp of the average human intellect.
As soon as the disk starts spinning you can hear the influences of the
bands mentioned earlier mixed with the sounds of today. Some of the
tunes bring to mind No Doubt or Garbage while others flash back to the
Pandoras [thanks in part to the lead vocals on all accounts]. Laragy's
cow punk past even shines through on one or two of the tracks.
Each tune lends itself to a different style of music while never
straying too far. The deceptively cheery music tends to hide the
darker forces working within the lyrics [which you can read on the
bands official website]. The science fiction theme is never lost in
any of the songs, taking the listener to the outer reaches of space
and time while more often than not returning us to look even deeper
into the human psyche to see what we might have learned on our
journey.
Their first music video is a spiffy little animated Samurai-Jack-like
adventure where we find the heroine searching the galaxy for her
ladylove. The video premiered at the ImageOut film festival for its
lesbian theme. And another song, Intergalactic Lesbian Love Song,
suggests a future time and place when homosexually just is without the
controversy --- as hopefully one day it will be here when all peoples
are excepted no matter their race, religion or orientation.
You can watch the video on their website. It is also available on the
enhanced CD. Once you see it you'll want more.
Take Atomic Swindlers CD, Coming Out Electric out for a spin or two
you'll find yourself listening to it all the time. Be sur eto check
out the band and the cd on their official website.
CD available through CD Baby.com.
Official Website: www.atomicswindlers.com
Win! Enter our contest to win a copy of the CD @ http://www.scifislacker.com !
and the members of the band Atomic Swindlers.
There's no swindle here just good music. We travel back in time to a
period when bands and their music told a story like the Beatles and
Ziggy Stardust. And you'll hear a bit of their sound in the Atomic
Swindlers as well. Albeit some of the stories told here might be
beyond the grasp of the average human intellect.
As soon as the disk starts spinning you can hear the influences of the
bands mentioned earlier mixed with the sounds of today. Some of the
tunes bring to mind No Doubt or Garbage while others flash back to the
Pandoras [thanks in part to the lead vocals on all accounts]. Laragy's
cow punk past even shines through on one or two of the tracks.
Each tune lends itself to a different style of music while never
straying too far. The deceptively cheery music tends to hide the
darker forces working within the lyrics [which you can read on the
bands official website]. The science fiction theme is never lost in
any of the songs, taking the listener to the outer reaches of space
and time while more often than not returning us to look even deeper
into the human psyche to see what we might have learned on our
journey.
Their first music video is a spiffy little animated Samurai-Jack-like
adventure where we find the heroine searching the galaxy for her
ladylove. The video premiered at the ImageOut film festival for its
lesbian theme. And another song, Intergalactic Lesbian Love Song,
suggests a future time and place when homosexually just is without the
controversy --- as hopefully one day it will be here when all peoples
are excepted no matter their race, religion or orientation.
You can watch the video on their website. It is also available on the
enhanced CD. Once you see it you'll want more.
Take Atomic Swindlers CD, Coming Out Electric out for a spin or two
you'll find yourself listening to it all the time. Be sur eto check
out the band and the cd on their official website.
CD available through CD Baby.com.
Official Website: www.atomicswindlers.com
Win! Enter our contest to win a copy of the CD @ http://www.scifislacker.com !
Jet Li in UNLEASHED now on DVD
Martial arts superstar Jet Li delivers a break-out performance in the gripping, action-packed story about a man raised from childhood by a ruthless crime boss and becomes a violent killing machine...
more on the film at:
and enter to win your own copy at SCIFISLACKER.com
STREET FIGHTER ALPHA: GENERATIONS on DVD
STREET FIGHTER ALPHA: GENERATIONS is now on DVD and now you have a chance to win a copy from SCIFISLACKER.com
Contest information can be found here:
More info on the title:
In this thrilling prequel to Street Fighter Alpha, Ryu returns to pay homage to his deceased mentor, but is tormented by disturbing memories of his master's killer. In a quest to become a true martial arts master, Ryu sets out to hone his street fighting skills and to deliver himself from the haunting legacy of the Dark Hadou. But the ultimate test of his new power can only be accomplished through one last fateful confrontation with his arch-nemesis, Gouki.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Chance to let the scifi geek shine on TV
The casting producer from ABC Televisions show, Wife Swap has contacted me looking for help finding a Sci-fi family for the show. Here is what they are looking for:
"We are specifically looking for a family that is into Science Fiction. We are want families that not only love the movies and TV shows but also love to attend the conventions and participating in any type of sci-fi club! The premise of the show is to take two very different families and switch the mom's for a week. Each family should consist of two parents and at least one child over the age of five and should reside in the continental U.S. It's a positive experience for people to learn about other families and other ways of life. "
And here is something to chew on: " This is a very unique experience that can be life changing for everyone. In addition, each family that tapes an episode of Wife Swap receives a $20,000 honorarium."
If interested let me know [just send me an email scifi at whataslacker dot com] and I will send you the contact info and you too can be a famous and slightly richer sci-fi slacker!
"We are specifically looking for a family that is into Science Fiction. We are want families that not only love the movies and TV shows but also love to attend the conventions and participating in any type of sci-fi club! The premise of the show is to take two very different families and switch the mom's for a week. Each family should consist of two parents and at least one child over the age of five and should reside in the continental U.S. It's a positive experience for people to learn about other families and other ways of life. "
And here is something to chew on: " This is a very unique experience that can be life changing for everyone. In addition, each family that tapes an episode of Wife Swap receives a $20,000 honorarium."
If interested let me know [just send me an email scifi at whataslacker dot com] and I will send you the contact info and you too can be a famous and slightly richer sci-fi slacker!
Enter to WIN Tripping the Rift Season 1 on DVD
Tripping the Rift Season 1 is coming to DVD and you can win a copy from SCIFISLACKER.com
Just head over to: http://www.scifislacker.com/television/tripping-the-rift-season-1.shtml for more info on the DVDs and for your chance to win this fun sci-fi series on DVD. If you have not watched this on the SCIFI channel here's your chance and you'll be hooked!
Contest ends 11.15.05
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter for 8.10.2005
Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter for 8.10.2005
http://www.scifislacker.com/index.shtml
--------------------------------------------------
This Week at ScifiSlacker.com you'll find...
----------------------------
--- IMPORTANT INFO ---
----------------------------
Our virtual postcards are back [sorry we had some technical
difficulties with them]. So start sending all your friends ecards from
scifislacker.com. We have classic to current sci-fi, fantasy and
horror cards. Check them out at:
http://www.scifislacker.com/postcards/index.shtml
We have new sections on the site for all you sci-fi needs. Like:
Sci-fi TV on DVD http://www.scifislacker.com/television/
Sci-fi Music http://www.scifislacker.com/music/
Sci-fi Books etc http://www.scifislacker.com/books/
Sci-fi Movies http://www.scifislacker.com/films/
Plus Asia Extreme [Asian Sci-fi/Horror Movies from TarTan Films]
http://www.scifislacker.com/films/asian-extreme-films.shtml
Coming soon....Video Game Reviews, PSP movie/game reviews and more!
----------------------------
--- Other News / Info ---
----------------------------
Scotty [aka James Doohan] has passed away. He will be missed. But as
long as there is Trek he will always be here! One to beam up.
Atomic Swindlers are still going strong. Check out the links to more
reviews and cast your vote for April.
http://www.scifislacker.com/reviews/atomic-swindlers-coming-out-electric.shtml
-----------------------
--- Incoming Stuff ---
-----------------------
ALF season 2, Earth 2 complete series, Sliders season 3, Cleopatra
2525 complete series, 3rd Rock from the sun Season 1, Enterprise
season 2 and loads of other cool sci-fi TV have hit DVD. Check out
more information at www.scifislacker.com
--------------------------
--- Important Dates ---
--------------------------
8.9.05 - Ascension on DVD
8.19.05 - Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
9.23.05 - The Corpse Bride
10.7.05 - Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
-------------------
--- CONTESTS ---
-------------------
Sci-Fi Slacker has a bunch of stuff for science fiction fans to win!
Like the Futurama Robot Maniac on DVD, The War of the Worlds
Soundtrack on CD, Battlestar Galactica Score on CD, ALF Season 2 on
DVD, Best of He-Man DVD and More! Check out the complete rules online.
And while there check out all the other cool stuff you can win all
over the web.
So stop by http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/ today and test your luck.
--------------------------------
--- Eastern PA Sci-Fi Fans ---
--------------------------------
Join our new discussion group more details at: http://www.pagodascifi.com
Invite your friends too!
-----------------------------------------
--- Newest additions to our Directory ---
-----------------------------------------
G.A.A.K: Groovy Ass Alien Kreatures
http://www.drunkduck.com/GAAK
What is GAAK? It's like "ET"--With teeth! It's like "The
Gremlins" if they came from outer space and had great comic
timing. GAAK the scifi adventure webcomic is what you get
when you mix Steven Spielberg's "The Goonies" with classic
50's style creature feature movies like "The Invaders from
Mars".
UEG - 3D Robotech Movie
http://www.uegroup.scherdan.com
3D Robotech anime movie project. Download free preview
movies, pictures and wallpapers.
#1 Simm on the net! Independence Fleet RPG
http://www.independencefleet.com/home.html
The hottest RPG on the net! Independence Fleet RPG hs 15
Play be Email simm's and is continously looking for new
members! If you think you have what it takes to rise to the
challenge, feel free to check us out! We have positions that
will fit ANYONE, and if we dont have what you want, we are
willing to help create it!
Apuliacon - Star Trek convention
http://www.apuliacon.it
A Star Trek convention in the south of Italy, the house of
sun!
Haunted-Index.com
http://www.haunted-index.com
Track haunted places in your area. Browse/submit haunted
places, investigations, and comments.
Rex -X and the City of the Amazon
http://rexstories.tripod.com/
"Rex-X and the city of the Amazon Women" is a continuing
online story series on the Blacklight Kabuki website. A 60s
style campy tale of a former late 21st century dictator who
awakens 500 years in the future to discover earth conquered
by an alien force who have mutated the human male gender
into mindless slugs. A cult quickly forms around his return
as he struggles with his tyrannical madness of the past.
www.shallowgroundmovie.com
http://www.shallowgroundmovie .com
The nightmares couldn't possibly get any worse…or so
Sheriff Jack Sheppard thought as he packed the last of his
things, ready to leave the small town of Shallow Valley
behind him once and for all. But as Jack is about to learn,
the horrible events that have transpired here over the past
year are not about to loosen their grip quite as easily.
Atomic Swindlers
http://www.atomicswindlers.com
The Atomic Swindlers' Coming Out Electric is being met with
rave reviews! With descriptions like "lush," "big and
beautiful melodic rock," "grand Beatles pop as told by
Barbarella…" the CD has fans across the US on an
intergalactic groove.
CauldronCon 2005
http://www.cauldroncon.com
Cauldron Con is a multi-genre fantasy and sci-fi themed
convention taking place on 12th, 13th and 14th August 2005
at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort and Conference Center in
Danvers, Massachusetts that will be attended by many of your
favourite actors and actresses including John Rhys Davies
and Harry Potter's favourite classmates.
Gormglaith by Heidi Wyss
http://www.literateweb.com/wyss.htm
Radical feminist cult classic set in a scientifically
plausible, witchy future. Free to read online.
SCIFIPUNDIT...Blog me up Scotty
http://scifipundit.blogspot.com/
A place where Sci-Fi fans they may discuss their hopes,
dreams, and wishes for what's to come in the universe of
Science Fiction and related topics.
Wade's Worlds
http://home.comcast.net/~wadekimberlin
Home of SciFi author Wade A. Kimberlin. Free short
stories, news, and information!
Slayer: Return to the Hellmouth
http://spikeluver.com/slayer/Slayer/
A fic archive for the Buffy Universe (angel fics are
welcome too). Fans can register and then upload their own
fics about any character, season, situation,
etc...Categories are Canon, Fantasy, Adult, and *Virtual
Seaon*. Characters listed are from both Buffy and Angel
series.
Totally Shanks
http://www.totallyshanks.net
Large, comprehensive Michael Shanks based site.
Transcripts, image galleries, forums, Conventions,latest
news,Message To Michael Book, spoilers and much more.
ScifiGate
http://www.scifigate.net
Large, comprehensive site based on the show's Stargate SG1,
Stargate Atlantis & The 4400. Transcripts, image galleries,
latest news, spoilers, forums, commentaries, Egyptology,
multimedia and much more.
Aaron Douglas Adoration society
http://aaronsdedicationpage.tripod.com
It is the site of the new Aaron Douglas Official Fan Club.
Learn about Aaron and the different characters he has
played.
Superhero Songs
http://www.superherosongs.com
The place where songwriters and superhero fans collide!
Juda Tverski
http://www.judatverski.com
The official web site of Juda Tverski contains his art work
and a preview of his new comic book "scar"
Si Fi Online
http://www.scifionline.net/
everything sci fi
Liza Phoenix Fantasy Art
http://www.lizaphoenix.com/fantasy.html
All original sci-fi fantasy images. Including ufos,
mermaids, and fairies.
lexxfans.com
http://www.lexxfans.com
the old lexx bborad has been sent to the protein bank an
another reborn, here it is!! happy posting!!
Haunted Times Magazine
http://www.hauntedtimes.com
Haunted Times Magazine is an online and print publication.
The premier issue contains 80 full-size, full-color glossy
pages of the best and most diverse paranormal content
available today. Stop by the HTM web site at to check out
sample articles and a lot of other great interactive
content.
Realms Fantasy Art
http://www.realmsart.com
High and dark fantasy (and sometimes a little sexy). Art by
Tony Meszaros for commercial and non-commercial use -- or
just for looking at. Each image in the gallery has an
interactive story where visitors can collaboratively write
each chapter of the tale - great fun and very unpredictable!
Talk Theory
http://www.talktheory.com
Bring an open mind, sit back and wrap your mind around the
a conspiracy theory, strange fact, unexplained mystery, or
story about a great place or unusual person. Don't forget
your coffee and a sense of humor. Link or trackback to us
and we will do the same.
MarsDust - The Fandom Lifestyles 'Zine
http://www.marsdust.com
Previous SciFi.com Site of the Week. Online fandom
lifestyles publication dedicated to covering the real lives
and fantasy lives of fanboys and girls across the globe.
Interviews, convention reports, fashion, message board,
blogs, downloads, amazing photos and art - even live fandom
events!
Phantasms
http://www.lizaphoenix.com
All original sci fi fantasy artwork.
Dr. Warpenstein's Science & Soceity
http://drwarpenstein.home.comcast.net
Subject is Science & Society.
The Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter and all its contents are
(c)2001-2003 KHoffman and Slacker's Sci-Fi Source.
All Rights Reserved. http://www.scifislacker.com
http://www.scifislacker.com/index.shtml
--------------------------------------------------
This Week at ScifiSlacker.com you'll find...
----------------------------
--- IMPORTANT INFO ---
----------------------------
Our virtual postcards are back [sorry we had some technical
difficulties with them]. So start sending all your friends ecards from
scifislacker.com. We have classic to current sci-fi, fantasy and
horror cards. Check them out at:
http://www.scifislacker.com/postcards/index.shtml
We have new sections on the site for all you sci-fi needs. Like:
Sci-fi TV on DVD http://www.scifislacker.com/television/
Sci-fi Music http://www.scifislacker.com/music/
Sci-fi Books etc http://www.scifislacker.com/books/
Sci-fi Movies http://www.scifislacker.com/films/
Plus Asia Extreme [Asian Sci-fi/Horror Movies from TarTan Films]
http://www.scifislacker.com/films/asian-extreme-films.shtml
Coming soon....Video Game Reviews, PSP movie/game reviews and more!
----------------------------
--- Other News / Info ---
----------------------------
Scotty [aka James Doohan] has passed away. He will be missed. But as
long as there is Trek he will always be here! One to beam up.
Atomic Swindlers are still going strong. Check out the links to more
reviews and cast your vote for April.
http://www.scifislacker.com/reviews/atomic-swindlers-coming-out-electric.shtml
-----------------------
--- Incoming Stuff ---
-----------------------
ALF season 2, Earth 2 complete series, Sliders season 3, Cleopatra
2525 complete series, 3rd Rock from the sun Season 1, Enterprise
season 2 and loads of other cool sci-fi TV have hit DVD. Check out
more information at www.scifislacker.com
--------------------------
--- Important Dates ---
--------------------------
8.9.05 - Ascension on DVD
8.19.05 - Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
9.23.05 - The Corpse Bride
10.7.05 - Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
-------------------
--- CONTESTS ---
-------------------
Sci-Fi Slacker has a bunch of stuff for science fiction fans to win!
Like the Futurama Robot Maniac on DVD, The War of the Worlds
Soundtrack on CD, Battlestar Galactica Score on CD, ALF Season 2 on
DVD, Best of He-Man DVD and More! Check out the complete rules online.
And while there check out all the other cool stuff you can win all
over the web.
So stop by http://www.scifislacker.com/contests/ today and test your luck.
--------------------------------
--- Eastern PA Sci-Fi Fans ---
--------------------------------
Join our new discussion group more details at: http://www.pagodascifi.com
Invite your friends too!
-----------------------------------------
--- Newest additions to our Directory ---
-----------------------------------------
G.A.A.K: Groovy Ass Alien Kreatures
http://www.drunkduck.com/GAAK
What is GAAK? It's like "ET"--With teeth! It's like "The
Gremlins" if they came from outer space and had great comic
timing. GAAK the scifi adventure webcomic is what you get
when you mix Steven Spielberg's "The Goonies" with classic
50's style creature feature movies like "The Invaders from
Mars".
UEG - 3D Robotech Movie
http://www.uegroup.scherdan.com
3D Robotech anime movie project. Download free preview
movies, pictures and wallpapers.
#1 Simm on the net! Independence Fleet RPG
http://www.independencefleet.com/home.html
The hottest RPG on the net! Independence Fleet RPG hs 15
Play be Email simm's and is continously looking for new
members! If you think you have what it takes to rise to the
challenge, feel free to check us out! We have positions that
will fit ANYONE, and if we dont have what you want, we are
willing to help create it!
Apuliacon - Star Trek convention
http://www.apuliacon.it
A Star Trek convention in the south of Italy, the house of
sun!
Haunted-Index.com
http://www.haunted-index.com
Track haunted places in your area. Browse/submit haunted
places, investigations, and comments.
Rex -X and the City of the Amazon
http://rexstories.tripod.com/
"Rex-X and the city of the Amazon Women" is a continuing
online story series on the Blacklight Kabuki website. A 60s
style campy tale of a former late 21st century dictator who
awakens 500 years in the future to discover earth conquered
by an alien force who have mutated the human male gender
into mindless slugs. A cult quickly forms around his return
as he struggles with his tyrannical madness of the past.
www.shallowgroundmovie.com
http://www.shallowgroundmovie .com
The nightmares couldn't possibly get any worse…or so
Sheriff Jack Sheppard thought as he packed the last of his
things, ready to leave the small town of Shallow Valley
behind him once and for all. But as Jack is about to learn,
the horrible events that have transpired here over the past
year are not about to loosen their grip quite as easily.
Atomic Swindlers
http://www.atomicswindlers.com
The Atomic Swindlers' Coming Out Electric is being met with
rave reviews! With descriptions like "lush," "big and
beautiful melodic rock," "grand Beatles pop as told by
Barbarella…" the CD has fans across the US on an
intergalactic groove.
CauldronCon 2005
http://www.cauldroncon.com
Cauldron Con is a multi-genre fantasy and sci-fi themed
convention taking place on 12th, 13th and 14th August 2005
at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort and Conference Center in
Danvers, Massachusetts that will be attended by many of your
favourite actors and actresses including John Rhys Davies
and Harry Potter's favourite classmates.
Gormglaith by Heidi Wyss
http://www.literateweb.com/wyss.htm
Radical feminist cult classic set in a scientifically
plausible, witchy future. Free to read online.
SCIFIPUNDIT...Blog me up Scotty
http://scifipundit.blogspot.com/
A place where Sci-Fi fans they may discuss their hopes,
dreams, and wishes for what's to come in the universe of
Science Fiction and related topics.
Wade's Worlds
http://home.comcast.net/~wadekimberlin
Home of SciFi author Wade A. Kimberlin. Free short
stories, news, and information!
Slayer: Return to the Hellmouth
http://spikeluver.com/slayer/Slayer/
A fic archive for the Buffy Universe (angel fics are
welcome too). Fans can register and then upload their own
fics about any character, season, situation,
etc...Categories are Canon, Fantasy, Adult, and *Virtual
Seaon*. Characters listed are from both Buffy and Angel
series.
Totally Shanks
http://www.totallyshanks.net
Large, comprehensive Michael Shanks based site.
Transcripts, image galleries, forums, Conventions,latest
news,Message To Michael Book, spoilers and much more.
ScifiGate
http://www.scifigate.net
Large, comprehensive site based on the show's Stargate SG1,
Stargate Atlantis & The 4400. Transcripts, image galleries,
latest news, spoilers, forums, commentaries, Egyptology,
multimedia and much more.
Aaron Douglas Adoration society
http://aaronsdedicationpage.tripod.com
It is the site of the new Aaron Douglas Official Fan Club.
Learn about Aaron and the different characters he has
played.
Superhero Songs
http://www.superherosongs.com
The place where songwriters and superhero fans collide!
Juda Tverski
http://www.judatverski.com
The official web site of Juda Tverski contains his art work
and a preview of his new comic book "scar"
Si Fi Online
http://www.scifionline.net/
everything sci fi
Liza Phoenix Fantasy Art
http://www.lizaphoenix.com/fantasy.html
All original sci-fi fantasy images. Including ufos,
mermaids, and fairies.
lexxfans.com
http://www.lexxfans.com
the old lexx bborad has been sent to the protein bank an
another reborn, here it is!! happy posting!!
Haunted Times Magazine
http://www.hauntedtimes.com
Haunted Times Magazine is an online and print publication.
The premier issue contains 80 full-size, full-color glossy
pages of the best and most diverse paranormal content
available today. Stop by the HTM web site at to check out
sample articles and a lot of other great interactive
content.
Realms Fantasy Art
http://www.realmsart.com
High and dark fantasy (and sometimes a little sexy). Art by
Tony Meszaros for commercial and non-commercial use -- or
just for looking at. Each image in the gallery has an
interactive story where visitors can collaboratively write
each chapter of the tale - great fun and very unpredictable!
Talk Theory
http://www.talktheory.com
Bring an open mind, sit back and wrap your mind around the
a conspiracy theory, strange fact, unexplained mystery, or
story about a great place or unusual person. Don't forget
your coffee and a sense of humor. Link or trackback to us
and we will do the same.
MarsDust - The Fandom Lifestyles 'Zine
http://www.marsdust.com
Previous SciFi.com Site of the Week. Online fandom
lifestyles publication dedicated to covering the real lives
and fantasy lives of fanboys and girls across the globe.
Interviews, convention reports, fashion, message board,
blogs, downloads, amazing photos and art - even live fandom
events!
Phantasms
http://www.lizaphoenix.com
All original sci fi fantasy artwork.
Dr. Warpenstein's Science & Soceity
http://drwarpenstein.home.comcast.net
Subject is Science & Society.
The Slacker's Sci-Fi Source Newsletter and all its contents are
(c)2001-2003 KHoffman and Slacker's Sci-Fi Source.
All Rights Reserved. http://www.scifislacker.com
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Joanna Cameron / ISIS Autograph / Request for Help
Thanks to a fellow list member I was able to get 2 signed photos from
Joanna Cameron, who played ISIS in the 70s TV show.
Address Used [if you want to try it yourself]
Joanna Cameron
c/o Joanna Cameron Photos
PO Box 198900-9MB 808
Hawi, HI 96719-8900
Not sure how long it took [it was my second time I sent out to her ---
I know it was a couple of months].
Along with the signed photos she included a note on a 3x5 card:
"Aloha - Thank you for your delightful note. I am hoping to do an
intro from Hawaii on the release of ISIS on DVD.... if that sounds
like a good idea --- Please email Gillian Thomas at
www.entertainmentrights.com --- she will make the decision... Mahalo,
JC"
So it looks like Joanna is asking for fans help with getting her
intro/commentary onto the DVD. I will do my part. Certainly easy
enough to do, just an email. What's a DVD without this type of thing
anywho, so head over to www.entertainmentrights.com and let them know
we want her on the DVD!
And check out all my autographs at: http://autographs.whataslacker.com/
Joanna Cameron, who played ISIS in the 70s TV show.
Address Used [if you want to try it yourself]
Joanna Cameron
c/o Joanna Cameron Photos
PO Box 198900-9MB 808
Hawi, HI 96719-8900
Not sure how long it took [it was my second time I sent out to her ---
I know it was a couple of months].
Along with the signed photos she included a note on a 3x5 card:
"Aloha - Thank you for your delightful note. I am hoping to do an
intro from Hawaii on the release of ISIS on DVD.... if that sounds
like a good idea --- Please email Gillian Thomas at
www.entertainmentrights.com --- she will make the decision... Mahalo,
JC"
So it looks like Joanna is asking for fans help with getting her
intro/commentary onto the DVD. I will do my part. Certainly easy
enough to do, just an email. What's a DVD without this type of thing
anywho, so head over to www.entertainmentrights.com and let them know
we want her on the DVD!
And check out all my autographs at: http://autographs.whataslacker.com/
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
BLOB FEST
This weekend is the annual BLOB Fest in Phoenixville, PA. Location is
at the acutal theater used in the original film THE BLOB. Which was
film right here in PA in Yellow Springs, Chester County [who hold
their own Blob Fest and you can see some the Studios builds, equipment
and stills from their films....you can see pics from last years event
at: http://www.scifislacker.com/blob_fest/blob_fest.shtml ]
Friday, July 15 at 9:30 will be the re-enactment of the running of the
Blob....the theater gets filled to the gills and everyone runs out as
if the Blob is after them! [I am heading to this just for the Photo
ops]. This event is FREE.
Saturday, July 16 there will be a street fair at noon, costume contest
[being judged by Kira Schon of Night of the Living Dead], big screen
showings of THE BLOB, Ghost In The Invisible Bikini and 9pm a Double
Feature of Robot Monster in AMAZING 2D and THE BLOB. Wes Shank and the
BLOB itself will be there to.
More details for Blob Fest 2005 at:
http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/html/BlobFest.html
at the acutal theater used in the original film THE BLOB. Which was
film right here in PA in Yellow Springs, Chester County [who hold
their own Blob Fest and you can see some the Studios builds, equipment
and stills from their films....you can see pics from last years event
at: http://www.scifislacker.com/blob_fest/blob_fest.shtml ]
Friday, July 15 at 9:30 will be the re-enactment of the running of the
Blob....the theater gets filled to the gills and everyone runs out as
if the Blob is after them! [I am heading to this just for the Photo
ops]. This event is FREE.
Saturday, July 16 there will be a street fair at noon, costume contest
[being judged by Kira Schon of Night of the Living Dead], big screen
showings of THE BLOB, Ghost In The Invisible Bikini and 9pm a Double
Feature of Robot Monster in AMAZING 2D and THE BLOB. Wes Shank and the
BLOB itself will be there to.
More details for Blob Fest 2005 at:
http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/html/BlobFest.html
Sunday, July 10, 2005
REVIEW: Destroy All Humans
Destroy all Humans [review of PS2 game]
If you like B-Movies from the 50s/60s looks like Destroy All Humans
might just be the game for you. The game sets you down smack in the
middle of what feels just like a 50s sci-fi film. The story is a
simple one you are a part of a superior alien race who needs to
retrieve DNA placed in the brains of humans to survive. So your
mission is simple - Destroy All Humans!
Both the story and game play options are described to you during your
game play. So you don't really need to read the instructions and can
just dive right in. [However you may wish to familiarize yourself with
the controls a wee bit before starting --- we found ourselves hitting
all the wrong buttons at all the wrong times.]
Fun game for almost all ages [violence you know --- kinda figured that
one out with a name like Destroy All Humans].
Biggest downfall of the game is that when you die you start your
mission from the beginning. And that can be very frustrating when
nearly complete and you get your final zap. Game play is not saved
until you complete the mission and head back to the Mothership for
further instructions.
Good luck and good Zapping!
If you like B-Movies from the 50s/60s looks like Destroy All Humans
might just be the game for you. The game sets you down smack in the
middle of what feels just like a 50s sci-fi film. The story is a
simple one you are a part of a superior alien race who needs to
retrieve DNA placed in the brains of humans to survive. So your
mission is simple - Destroy All Humans!
Both the story and game play options are described to you during your
game play. So you don't really need to read the instructions and can
just dive right in. [However you may wish to familiarize yourself with
the controls a wee bit before starting --- we found ourselves hitting
all the wrong buttons at all the wrong times.]
Fun game for almost all ages [violence you know --- kinda figured that
one out with a name like Destroy All Humans].
Biggest downfall of the game is that when you die you start your
mission from the beginning. And that can be very frustrating when
nearly complete and you get your final zap. Game play is not saved
until you complete the mission and head back to the Mothership for
further instructions.
Good luck and good Zapping!
REVIEW: Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds
Get immersed into the world of HG Wells' novel War of the Worlds with
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds. Originally
released in 1978, Jeff's music has had many fans and has grown to
become a classic. Now a whole new generation will be exposed to this
galactic experience. And they will be pleasantly surprised at how
quickly the music will pull them into the story a create a whole new
world from HG Wells words.
At times the music seems a little dated [at one point it is very
reminiscent of Logan's Run or the disco scenes from Buck Roger's in
the 25th Century], but that feeling quickly disappears as one becomes
so engulfed in the music and what it is telling us above and beyond
the words of the narration.
Fans of the both the book and films will find this to be a remarkable
addition to the entire War of the Worlds experience.
For more info and to enter to win the CDs go to:
http://www.scifislacker.com/music/war-of-worlds-cd.shtml
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds. Originally
released in 1978, Jeff's music has had many fans and has grown to
become a classic. Now a whole new generation will be exposed to this
galactic experience. And they will be pleasantly surprised at how
quickly the music will pull them into the story a create a whole new
world from HG Wells words.
At times the music seems a little dated [at one point it is very
reminiscent of Logan's Run or the disco scenes from Buck Roger's in
the 25th Century], but that feeling quickly disappears as one becomes
so engulfed in the music and what it is telling us above and beyond
the words of the narration.
Fans of the both the book and films will find this to be a remarkable
addition to the entire War of the Worlds experience.
For more info and to enter to win the CDs go to:
http://www.scifislacker.com/music/war-of-worlds-cd.shtml
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Losers in Long Lines at Star Wars Episode III
[being the slacker I am I know this is a month late but....]
I know the title is a bit dregrading but hey I was the second loser in line!
We arrived around 4 PM to stand in line for the mid-night showing of
the latest episode of the latest Star Wars trilogy. There was one
other person in front of us. She too was holding spaces for a group of
friends --- my group would eventually total ten [I had the task of
buying the tix and holding our spot in line].
Heck we had done this as a group since our days of working together at
800-Trekker [a once great sci-fi mail order company] so why should we
stop now.
As the night continued the rest of my group started appearing. We took
turns leaving for potty breaks and to get food [theater was none to
happy with us for outside food but we weren't technically in the
theater yet]. We played games. Mostly sat / stood around and talked
about all things but mostly sci-fi. One of the guys in front of us was
a trekkie too so we talk star trek in a star wars line [I thought for
sure something was going to open up and swallow us whole].
Then the local news came around and interviewed some of us. I was one
of those interviewed [as they say hind sight is 20/20], I did not plug
the site nor mention my online sci-fi group www.pagodascifi.com, most
of who were in line with me --- DOH! Also did not bother calling
anyone as I hoped my portion would be edited out. It was not, as I
later found out.
Folks came in costume. Some pretty lame others were most excellent.
[Will post pics somewhere --- most likely my yahoo group Pagoda Scifi
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pagoda_scifi/
The TV camera guy caught a full costume Vader dancing on the arcade
game, Dance Dance Revolution...priceless.
Loads of folks had the Master Replicas Light up Lightsabres. [Way cool
at around $100 bucks]
As the night progressed so did the line. I took a walk down through
and got to stop and talk with other friends/fans as I did.
The whole night was a great experience and it was topped off by a
pretty good film. Yes, the acting was a bit shallow and the dialog
wasn't great, but it was packed with action, lead right into Episode
IV [A New Hope] and both R2 and Yoda had the best parts [but isn't it
supposed to be that way]. Even though you missed the fun of the
midnight show go see this film on the big screen.
I know the title is a bit dregrading but hey I was the second loser in line!
We arrived around 4 PM to stand in line for the mid-night showing of
the latest episode of the latest Star Wars trilogy. There was one
other person in front of us. She too was holding spaces for a group of
friends --- my group would eventually total ten [I had the task of
buying the tix and holding our spot in line].
Heck we had done this as a group since our days of working together at
800-Trekker [a once great sci-fi mail order company] so why should we
stop now.
As the night continued the rest of my group started appearing. We took
turns leaving for potty breaks and to get food [theater was none to
happy with us for outside food but we weren't technically in the
theater yet]. We played games. Mostly sat / stood around and talked
about all things but mostly sci-fi. One of the guys in front of us was
a trekkie too so we talk star trek in a star wars line [I thought for
sure something was going to open up and swallow us whole].
Then the local news came around and interviewed some of us. I was one
of those interviewed [as they say hind sight is 20/20], I did not plug
the site nor mention my online sci-fi group www.pagodascifi.com, most
of who were in line with me --- DOH! Also did not bother calling
anyone as I hoped my portion would be edited out. It was not, as I
later found out.
Folks came in costume. Some pretty lame others were most excellent.
[Will post pics somewhere --- most likely my yahoo group Pagoda Scifi
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pagoda_scifi/
The TV camera guy caught a full costume Vader dancing on the arcade
game, Dance Dance Revolution...priceless.
Loads of folks had the Master Replicas Light up Lightsabres. [Way cool
at around $100 bucks]
As the night progressed so did the line. I took a walk down through
and got to stop and talk with other friends/fans as I did.
The whole night was a great experience and it was topped off by a
pretty good film. Yes, the acting was a bit shallow and the dialog
wasn't great, but it was packed with action, lead right into Episode
IV [A New Hope] and both R2 and Yoda had the best parts [but isn't it
supposed to be that way]. Even though you missed the fun of the
midnight show go see this film on the big screen.
Sunday, January 02, 2005
S C I E N C E: Space probe begins descent to Saturn moon Titan
A European-designed space probe broke away from its NASA mothership on a plunge toward the mysterious Saturn moon Titan, starting a journey researchers hope will end with answers about one of the most puzzling bodies in the solar system.
Ground controllers received a signal indicating that Huygens had separated from NASA’s Saturn probe Cassini, as small explosives sheared away locking bolts and a set of springs gently pushed the probe off on a collision course with Titan. “The only thing we have to do now is assess how it left,” said Earl Maize, deputy programme manager for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory here, referring to the probe’s trajectory and how it spins as it heads to Titan.
Huygens will “sleep” for the next three weeks, coasting in a suspended state toward Titan and waking just four hours before its arrival on January 14.
The European Space Agency-managed Huygens aims to shed light on the only moon in the solar system with an atmosphere, a place where the surface may not be solid and the truth, scientists say, is almost certainly stranger than fiction. “There are several books on the subject and I’m sure that they’re all wrong,” said Jean-Pierre Lebreton, the Huygens project manager with the ESA.
Long a favourite home for science-fiction tales, Titan is larger than the planets Mercury and Pluto. Its atmosphere is mostly nitrogen, like Earth, but its surface temperatures of about minus-180 degrees Celsius make it inhospitable. “In some sense it’s a trip to early Earth,” said David Southwood, director of the scientific program for the ESA.
One of the biggest questions, Southwood and colleagues said, is whether there is any liquid on Titan’s surface – like lakes filled with methane rain. Huygens will hopefully answer that question, having already traveled 2.2 billion miles to Saturn over seven years on the hip of the NASA craft Cassini.
About 2.5 yards wide and shaped something like a flying saucer, it was due to make a leisurely descent of about two-and-a-half hours through Titan’s atmosphere, using three parachutes to reduce its speed and give the on-board instruments time to take detailed readings.
Once it reaches the surface of Titan, presuming there is a solid surface for it to impact, Huygens is expected to remain operational for only a brief time, possibly as little as 30 minutes, before its batteries die. “It’s fair to say we have very little idea what the surface is,” Southwood said. “We don’t know if we’re going to splash down or crash down.”
Ground controllers received a signal indicating that Huygens had separated from NASA’s Saturn probe Cassini, as small explosives sheared away locking bolts and a set of springs gently pushed the probe off on a collision course with Titan. “The only thing we have to do now is assess how it left,” said Earl Maize, deputy programme manager for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory here, referring to the probe’s trajectory and how it spins as it heads to Titan.
Huygens will “sleep” for the next three weeks, coasting in a suspended state toward Titan and waking just four hours before its arrival on January 14.
The European Space Agency-managed Huygens aims to shed light on the only moon in the solar system with an atmosphere, a place where the surface may not be solid and the truth, scientists say, is almost certainly stranger than fiction. “There are several books on the subject and I’m sure that they’re all wrong,” said Jean-Pierre Lebreton, the Huygens project manager with the ESA.
Long a favourite home for science-fiction tales, Titan is larger than the planets Mercury and Pluto. Its atmosphere is mostly nitrogen, like Earth, but its surface temperatures of about minus-180 degrees Celsius make it inhospitable. “In some sense it’s a trip to early Earth,” said David Southwood, director of the scientific program for the ESA.
One of the biggest questions, Southwood and colleagues said, is whether there is any liquid on Titan’s surface – like lakes filled with methane rain. Huygens will hopefully answer that question, having already traveled 2.2 billion miles to Saturn over seven years on the hip of the NASA craft Cassini.
About 2.5 yards wide and shaped something like a flying saucer, it was due to make a leisurely descent of about two-and-a-half hours through Titan’s atmosphere, using three parachutes to reduce its speed and give the on-board instruments time to take detailed readings.
Once it reaches the surface of Titan, presuming there is a solid surface for it to impact, Huygens is expected to remain operational for only a brief time, possibly as little as 30 minutes, before its batteries die. “It’s fair to say we have very little idea what the surface is,” Southwood said. “We don’t know if we’re going to splash down or crash down.”
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