Star Wars Legacy #32 Fight Another Day Part 1 February 4, 2009
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I had almost forgotten about Krayt’s order to exterminate the Mon cal in Legacy #22/ but here we are ..Mr. Ostrander never forgets does he…
Though this is Jan Duresema’s art (wasn’t last time the Mon Cal were center stage either)..Omar Francia has done one of the most awesome covers and his interior artwork is AMAZING.
SeaTroopers? wow!!! makes good sense but we’ve never seen that before ..
And what’s up with an Imperial Knight helping out the Mon Cal?
ooh and what about Sith Scientist Vul Isen ? The dude’s head is a skull! We’ve never seen Sith scientists before…and we’ve never see the Leviathan either..neat idea a force sucking sea beast…
Sure we didn’t have Krayt or Cade in this issue..but after Vector , i think they all deserve a rest. It’s not like the rest of us are suffering either…with a new awesome storyline here – Legacy continues to deliver THE BEST Star Wars stories available anywhere today.
Battlestar Galactica Blood on the Scales – Adama tells off Gaeta February 3, 2009
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After last week’s episode – The Oath – a lot of things have changed and a lot of things are up in the air.
SciFi and Space Network (in Canada) have put out a pair of teaser trailers for Battlestar Galactica Season 5 episode 4 – that pretty much show us exactly what’s next. (Update –watch Blood on the Scales now
Here’s the spoiler – Roslyn and Adama survive – but Adama ends up in front of Gaeta’s firing squad charged with Crimes against the fleet.
The best line in either trailer is Admiral Adama telling Gaeta, “Go Shove it Up Your Ass!.”
The Canadian trailer is better than SciFi’s but we’ve included both below:
and SciFi’s trailer:
Fringe – John Scott is Not a Traitor February 3, 2009
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Tonight’s Fringe was yet another awesome episode. And it was an episode that was completely different than last week’s No Brainer episode –
Olivia ends back in the Tank! its kinda like taking a bath for her..
But the biggest revelation of course is that John Scott is still not in the ground (we kinda knew that) and more importantly he wasn’t a traitor. Was this Conrad guy the same one that was responsible for the bio-weapon that ended up in the first episode of Fringe (i think so).
Is John Scott actually dead?
Well….we’ll see won’t we..but somehow I don’t think this is the last we’ll see of John Scott.
The Third Lynx (Quadrail) by: Timothy Zahn REVIEW February 2, 2009
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We really enjoyed the first Quadrail novel from Timothy Zahn – Night Train to Rigel – This second outing isn’t quite the trip the first one was, but still a great ride.
The coral group mind, the Modhri is back this time collecting some art objects and desperately seeking the Third Lynx.
Our hero Frank Compton once again is well written and fully fleshed out as are the other characters. We spend a lot of time with Compton trying to figure out what’s going on as he figures it all out.
This time around the plot isn’t as cohesive – the characters spend most of the book looking for the third lynx but in the end does it really matter? Seems kind of foolish to me the way this story concludes.
That said, Zahn is an amazing writer and the Third Lynx overall is a fun, engaging and entertaining read. This is the second Quadrail book and without a doubt we’re hooked and will be ready any/all/every Quadrail book that Zahn puts out.
The basic tennant – that there is an interstellar train system controlled by a benevolent force –that is under attack (silently) by a group hive mind is just such an awesome premise – that no doubt there is a lot more to go till this trip is finally over (or at least we hope so!).
Star Trek XI Superbowl Trailer – Starfleet Academy Under Attack! February 1, 2009
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J J Abrams is out today with a new teaser trailer for Star Trek XI – set to air during the Superbowl.
Basically more of the same from what we’ve seen in previous trailers – destruction of the Kelvin, Kirk getting busy, Spock beaming in, Scotty looking worried..
But oh yeah there is one major plot addition that we haven’t yet seen in any other format
– a massive space attack on StarFleet Academy itself!
If you don’t catch it during the SuperBowl it’s already on YouTube – check it out below.
Fringe – The Comic Book? January 29, 2009
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Regular ShowMeSciFi.com readers know we’re big fans of Fringe here – apparently there is now a comic book out too!
It’s a prequel of sorts digging into the early work that Walter did prior to him going nuts. Apparently it’s a licensed tie-in and will reveal some secrets that also tie-in with the founding of massive dynamics by William Bell.
In an interview with CBR writer Mike Johnson said:
Walter is an interesting character to write because in the “Fringe” comic stories, he’s a “different guy” than the one we see on the show. “He’s young, he’s just starting his career, and most importantly he’s not crazy,” offered Johnson. “At least not in the conventional way, but we put hints in there that all will not end up well in his world.
Sounds neat, but wouldn’t this also be great as a direct to DVD or made for TV prequel?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #37–Prophet Motive part 2 (of 2) January 28, 2009
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The double double cross is in!!
Great issue seeing Gryph doing what he does best – namely swindle others – including swindlers!!
The only problem we had with this issue is how the heck did Jarael escape the negotiation room?
Is she Force-sensitive somehow?
When did that happen?
Oh what’s the deal with Zayne is he still a ‘Jedi’ or not? Guess we’ll find out….
Fringe – No Brainer January 27, 2009
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Can a computer program liquify your brain?
On Fringe it can!
Neat concept and another solid episode…not sure how that first into the pattern…other than perhaps Mr. Dempsey has sold the program to someone connected to the pattern.
The parallel plot with Walter meeting the mother of his dead lab assistant was a nice touch too.
And what’s going on between Olivia’s sister and Peter? Looked like some sexual tension to me…only a matter of time till the two of them hook up.
V Remake Gets Green Light January 27, 2009
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As we reported back in October – a remake is in the works for the 80’s scifi classic – V (V is for victory!!).
Variety is now reporting that ABC has picked up the pilot – which is not being written by Original V writer-producer-director Kenneth Johnson.
Still makes no sense to me. Why not just use Johnson and his
V: The Second Generation
take…but hey guess that’s why the pay the studio guyz the big bucks
Star Trek The Last Generation issue#3 Wesley Crusher is a Jerk! January 23, 2009
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Yeaah! We all know that Wesley Crusher was a weenie in The Next Generation and he is one in the alternate reality too.
In this issue he gets a Mohawk and thinks he’s smarter than Picard – dumb a$$!!
That aside, we really enjoyed the first two issues of this series , but this issue start a path that I’m not sure we like.
In order to rid the Earth of the Klingons, Picard wants to travel pack in time to prevent the assassination of the Federation president. Sounds fair enough – the only problem is that the going back in time thing is so overdone in Star Trek. Is that the only way to fix things?
Seems a little lame. Wouldn’t it be great if they could actually just beat the Klingons?
Battlestar Galactica Check Scam January 22, 2009
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Apparently scammers don’t know Battlestar Galactica…
Awesomely funny post over on SciFi.com detailing how a dude (a BSG fan) posted an ad on Craigslist for an item he was selling. He was asking for a certain amount, but got responses from a few scammers who ended up sending a lot more. The scam being that the dude would cash the check and send the difference back to the scammers (before the check is invalidated).
Trick is the dude asked for the payments to be made in the name of Battlestar Galactica characters – too much!!
Read the full post over on SciFi
Fringe – Bound. This is one great show January 20, 2009
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Tonight’s episode was awesome wasn’t it?
Olivia escapes her captors with nothing more than a glass of water, kill a fellow agent’s wife and somehow figures how everything fits together.
Sure this show can be a little weird – but it does make sense in the end. Without a doubt Agent Dunham is the key character in this show and she’s one tough cookie.
Batman Year 100 – Is Batman Immortal? January 20, 2009
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The year is 2039 and Batman is a fugitive from the law in a time when the law is corrupt.
Batman Year 100 has art that isn’t quite what we normally like – it’s twisted and maformed in a very unapealing way but once we got into the story, the art really started to work.
Is Batman 100+ years old? hard to tell if its the exact same guy, that issue is never really addressed. The suit and the moral compass is the same though. The Gotham of 2039 is a different place, one where technology rules supreme and there is not privacy but somehow Batman is private and an enigma.
This is a classic Batman tale and one that now ranks among our favorite ever. No there is no super-villian – this is just a story about a world in which super-heroes should not exist and yet…there he is.
Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman) – the Next Doctor Who companion? January 19, 2009
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Michelle Ryan – most famous in America as the lead in the disastrous Bionic Woman series is set to become the next Doctor Who companion.
Ryan, 24, will star with previously little-known actor Matt Smith, 26, who was announced as the 11th and youngest Time Lord earlier this month.
A great move by the BBC – certainly something that will generate some excitement in the show. And without a doubt this will be the youngest Doctor Who combo ever.
Battlestar Galactica Dee (Dualla) Not Happy She’s Dead January 19, 2009
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Anastasia “Dee” Dualla (Kandyse McClure) is not happy that she got carted off Battlestar Galactica in a body bag.
She didn’t get an invite to the wrap party for the show either and the producers weren’t exactly as up front with her as they could have been when they told her that she was toast.
McClure (Dee) has a great answer that she gave to SciFi wire:
How and when did you know what was in store for Dee?
McClure: Ummmm, how do I be politically correct about this? They didn’t quite … I got a first inkling when there were contract renegotiations, and there were only 13 [episodes] on the table. So I got kind of a clue then, because I was sure there’d be more than 13 episodes in the last season. And even then it was a bit vague. [Later,] I read the script in the hair and makeup trailer, and then very soon afterward I got a call from [executive producer] Ron Moore. He said lovely things. “This is the final season, and we’re bringing a lot of storylines to their close,” and this was part of a bigger plan they had for where the storyline was going. They said they’d enjoyed my work and it had nothing to do with that.
Night Train to Rigel – By Timothy Zahn – What a ride! January 19, 2009
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We’ve been fans of Timothy Zahn – mostly due to his extraordinary Star Wars books. So why not take a look at some of his other (non-Star Wars work).
Night Train to Rigel is an intricately woven tale of conspiracy within conspiracy within yet another conspiracy. You think you’ve got it figured out – but then Zahn throws out another twist.
Amazing.
The basic story is that there is a network of trains called the Quadrail that spans the Galaxy. The Quadrail is run by the Spiders who keep to themselves and no one knows who they really are or how the Quadrail works – Compton figures it all out.
The story is written as a first person narrative, but our narrator (Frank Compton) doesn’t clue us in on everything right away. At first it was a little annoying that Compton is holding out on us, and we went back several times to re-read sections to see if we missed something. But the final paragraph of this book makes up for it all – just a brilliant conclusion.
Highly enjoyable overall.
Star Wars Clone Wars S01E13 – Jedi Crash January 18, 2009
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This was an ok episode – The big thing is the first speaking role for Aayla Secura ever in a live action Star Wars show/movie.
Aayla Secura was first made famous in Dark Horse Comics as the padawan of Quinlan Vos – (btw HOPE we see Master Vos in this series)!
Everyone apparently needs an accent in this show – so Secura had a – what was that a French accent?
Anyways great to see her finally have a voice.
As for the episode itself – harmless enough and basic enough. The Jedi crash land on a planet and need help. Nothing too exciting but a nice coming out party for Secura.
Battlestar Galactica is back tonight! January 16, 2009
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10 PM ET! This is what we’ve been waiting for months on.
10 Episodes left my friends in which we will find out who is the final cylon and what the Frak happened to Earth?
Stargate Atlantis Season 6 January 12, 2009
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Stargate Atlantis producer Joe Mallozzi has a lot of ideas for Stargate Atlantis season 6.
While Season five episode 20 – the 100th episode for the show overall marked the series finale – it wasn’t originally supposed to be that way. Season five was supposed to be the gateway to a new awesome story arc of Season 6.
“It was also intended to be the launching point for a very interesting early season 6 scenario,” Mallozzi blogged. ” With Atlantis back on Earth, why the hell would the I.O.A. ever let it go? And if it remained, which, by all indications seemed likely, what would become of its occupants, especially Ronon and Teyla? Also, with a permanent station in the Milky Way, wouldn‘t Atlantis, logically, cease to be a launch point for gate travel and, instead, become a research center for Ancient technology? Well, I guess you’ll never know the answer to these questions…”
Actually we’ll find out some of them in the Stargate Atlantis movies – but still…Atlantis as a regular weekly series still apparently had a lot of gas left it in when Sci Fi Channel pulled the plug. What a shame.
Stargate Atlantis Series Finale S05E20 January 11, 2009
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Goodbye Stargate Atlantis – we’re sad to see you go.
The final episode of Stargate Atlantis was one of the best ever for the series – with the Wraith finally reaching Earth – and with Atlantis finally reaching Earth.
But the big battle – wasn’t nearly as great as when the G’ould in Stargate SG-1 attacked Earth was it? This sure was a whole lot more low key.
And what’s the deal with having no one in the Weapons chair empty? Sure Sheppard could fly the 302s but isn’t there anyone else on Earth (like O’Neil??) who could have sat in the chair too? Seemed kind of dumb.
But great to see Ronon die and come back and then get a girlfriend. Always good to see the Golden Gate Bridge though – would have more fun if they landed in New York City.
Unlike the final episode of Stargate SG-1 this was better series finale – sure there are loose ends but nothing like the crap SG-1 left us with.
The Wraith are still out there, Todd is on Earth and Pegasus Galaxy needs defending…but I suppose we’ll get that in upcoming Stargate Atlantis movies – no word yet on when those movie might show up – but hopefully they’ll be sooner rather than later.
Stargate Atlantis ends at a better time than SG-1 , since the primary enemy is still out there and there is lots more room to explore. Still it’s sad to see the show gone and Friday nights won’t be the same..
BUT HEY! Battlestar Galactica is back next week!
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