Flash Gordon Airs! – But Is Anyone Watching? August 13, 2007
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If anyone needs proof that SciFi Network hates Sci Fi fans all they need to do is watch Flash Gordon.
After much anticipation the show aired on Friday (only in the US)..personally i was on a flight from San Francisco so I Tivo’ed it….i’m surprised my Tivo didn’t heave after recording it.
Flash Gordon – the new series isn’t a re-imagining.
It’s an insult.
It’s a travesty.
It’s disgusting.
The acting is weak, special effects are out of the 1960’s and the story well it was totally non-entertaining. SciFi did an awesome job with Battlestar Galactica – why they suck so badly at Flash Gordon has to do with attention to detail.
Sci Fi fans want Flash. We want cool effects and we demand intricate well written stories.
Apparently there are 22 episodes that have already been ordered of this series. Here’s hoping that they get better real fast before they have to cancel the series well ahead of the 22 episode mark.
Doctor Who Getting Cancelled May 31, 2007
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UNBELIEVABLE how stupid is the BBC?
Apparently they are cancelling the show at the end of season four even though Doctor Who is one of the most popular shows in the UK.
Boss Russell T. Davies has decided to axe the BBC1 sci-fi drama and concentrate on other projects.
He and senior staff have hatched a plot to hand in a group resignation in summer 2008.
A source said: “The heavy workload — nine months of 16-hour days every year — has started to take its toll.
“It was decided the best thing for the show was go out at the top next year.”
This is just pathetic. It wasn’t that long ago that the BBC reported that the show had been confirmed for season 4 – or season 30 if you’re counting all Doctor Who. For FREAKIN once i’d like to see a SciFi show run by a real SciFi fan that isn’t going to screw fans over.
Is Doctor Who the most popular SciFi show today? April 4, 2007
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Though Doctor Who gets short shaft in North America, if recent numbers are accurate –
Doctor Who isn’t just popular, it could well be THE MOST POPULAR SCIFI SHOW on Earth currently airing.
BBC is reporting that 8.2 million viewers watched the season three (or 30 ) premiere.It marked the premiere of a new assistant for the Doctor with the debut of Freema Agyeman.
At 8.2 million viewers Doctor Who is likely more popular than any recent episode of BSG or Stargate SG-1 or even Stargate Atlantis.
Apparently SciFi channel will be picking up the new season later this year but why should American wait? Why can’t the US get Doctor Who at the same time (or maybe a one day delay so BBC has bragging rights?).
Real die-hards are unlikely to wait till later this year and will find other means/methods to get the episodes they want to see. The BBC and SciFi would be well served to provide the content that viewers want quickly or risk missing out.
Dr. Who Coming Back For Fourth Season – or is it the 30th season? March 22, 2007
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BBC News is confirming that the NEW Dr. Who show will be returning for its fourth season in 2008.
It is unclear however whether or not David Tennant, would return in the lead role.
Personally i much preferred Christopher Eccleston who was the Dr in Season One of the new series.
Then again this really won’t be the fourth season will it?
Friends of the Dr know well that this is actually the 30th season of Dr. Who which ran from 1963 to 1989 making it the longest running SciFi show ever.
My favorite Dr of all time?
That’s easy.
Tom Baker.
Jelly belly anyone?
Show Me SciFi 