SciFi Magazine - Volume 1

Earth Star Voyager part 1 (1988)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:11:55 GMT

This ultra rare TV mini series once owned by disney is now public domain and will never be released in any format. so this may be the only viewing you will ever see. "shame really" The Earth Star Voyager is a spaceship sent to another solar system to prepare it for colonization. Earth itself is horribly polluted, so the mission is vitally important. But as the departing starship gets under way, signs begin to emerge that their mission may unwittingly be part of a larger conspiracy.

Exclusive: A Conversation with Trek's Two Spocks

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

With the summer 2009 premiere of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek still more than a year away, Leonard Nimoy has officially passed the torch as Spock to cast mate Zachary Quinto. The rite of passage happened at Sunday's Grand Slam XVI Sci Fi Summit in Burbank, Calif., and came in the form of a T shirt that said "No.1 Vulcan." "I think I'm going to have to grab a marker and change it to 'No. 2 Vulcan,'" a touched Quinto said to the audience. TV Guide later welcomed the opportunity to talk with the "two Spocks." Carita Rizzo TV Guide: Zachary, what kind of questions did you have for Leonard? Zachary Quinto: They came up as things evolved. The process that I went through to play this part was very internal and private, but in terms of what we're getting into today, I couldn't ask for a better introduction to the experience and to the fans than to engage in it with him here by my side. It's literally unbelievable. TV Guide: Can the Star Trek life experience be described, Leonard? Leonard Nimoy:...

Extremly Important to Sci-Fi Fans The Future of 'Star Trek: The Experience' In Doubt

Wed, 21 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Since opening in early 1998, Star Trek The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton has been the premiere live Star Trek attraction in the world. With its Trek themed restaurant, museum, shops and rides, it plays hosts to thousands of tourists and Trekkies every year. However, the current contract is up and it looks like 2008 may be the last year for Star Trek The Experience. The contract between CBS and Cedar Fair (current owners of The Experience) ends December 31st, and a spokesperson for Cedar Fair tells TrekMovie "there are currently no plans to renew" it. Talks are still ongoing and, although Cedar Fair is said to be happy with recent results from The The Experience due to effective cost reductions, the attendance has been in decline for years (even after the introduction of the 'Borg Invasion 4D' ride in 2004). The only ray of hope right now is that the new Star Trek feature film in 2009 may show promise of increased attendance. A final decision on The Experience is expected by the...

George Noory, airing on the Sci Fi Channel

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:11:55 GMT

On Sun. Nov. 16th through Thurs. Nov. 20th, don't miss the pilot episodes of Unexplained with George Noory, airing on the Sci Fi Channel at 11p (ET/PT). Topics include reincarnation, witchcraft, cryptozoology, UFOs, and strange tales.

Get Smart (2008)

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Maxwell Smart is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS. When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief has no choice but to promote his ever eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23. Smart is partnered instead with the only other agent whose identity has not been compromised: the lovely but lethal veteran Agent 99. As Smart and 99 get closer to unraveling KAOS' master plan and each other they discover that key KAOS operative Siegfried and his sidekick Shtarker are scheming to cash in with their network of terror. Given little field experience and even less time, Smart armed with nothing but a few spy tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm must defeat KAOS if he is to save the day.

Great Rendition Of The Starship Enterprise

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Harrison Ford Q&A - Indy Speaks!

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Harrison Ford Q&A: Indy Speaks! The ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' star talks about fame, aging, and how he wanted to kill off Han Solo Great movie stars are often underrated as actors because they make what they do look effortless. Case in point: Harrison Ford. In person, talking to EW about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, he sounds nothing like his adventuresome character or like anyone he's played onscreen. His voice is pitched much lower, and he's not emphatic in his delivery at all. There's not a trace of hurry in his cadences. It underscores the fact that every detail of what Ford does as Indy is a careful invention. The actor, now 65, is guarded, almost prickly, in speaking of his work; he seems to have a horror of being perceived as even remotely conceited (which he isn't). But he opened up about the tradeoffs of stardom, why making Indy movies remains a career high, and how his stubbornness regarding contracts paid off on the Star...

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Ron Perlman returns to the role of the big red BPRD agent in this sequel to 2004's Hellboy, directed once again by Guillermo del Toro and scripted as before in collaboration with original Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. For centuries, an ancient truce has kept the nave citizens of the human race safe from the horrors of the invisible realm but that's all about to change, and fast. A ruthless leader has emerged in the invisible realm, a tyrant just as comfortable walking the surface realm as he is living in the land of fantasy. When this power mad ruler defies his bloodline to assemble an unstoppable army of fantastical creatures that he will use to wage a supernatural war on humanity, it begins to appear that humankind's days are numbered. But Hellboy (Perlman) isn't about to stand idly by as the planet is purged by a demonic despot, and with a little help from his team at the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, he may just be able to send our otherworldly overlords packing....

Iron Man (2008)

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Director: Jon Favreau Synopsis The latest Marvel comic book to receive a big screen adaptation, this one stars Robert Downey Jr. as the titular tycoon cum superhero. Movie review Playboy weapons magnate Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) is a greased amalgam of Howard Hughes, Hugh Hefner and C 3PO, complete with an enviable battery of glib banter and a goatee you could set your watch by. On a routine sales trip to the Middle East, his Humvee is ambushed by a terrorist cell and he is dragged away to a cave, where he is forced to reproduce one of his high powered missiles with some scrap metal and a soldering iron. Instead, Stark uses those materials to construct a suit of robotic body armour and flee from the extremists' clutches. This channels his epiphany perhaps long overdue that profiteering from weapons is far from the Promethean zenith of overarching compassion he once thought it was. He returns a changed man and, with the help of his svelte assistant 'Pepper' (Gwyneth Paltrow) and...

James Bond Quantum Of Solace

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:11:55 GMT

QUANTUM OF SOLACE continues the high octane adventures of James Bond (DANIEL CRAIG) in CASINO ROYALE. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (JUDI DENCH) interrogate Mr White (JESPER CHRISTENSEN) who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille (OLGA KURYLENKO), a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene (MATHIEU AMALRIC), a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation. On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled...

Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Journey to the Center of the Earth (also promoted as Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D or Journey 3 D) is a 3 D film adaptation of the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne. It was released on July 11, 2008. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, and Anita Briem.

Jumper

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:11:55 GMT

David Rice, a 15 year old student in Ann Arbor, Michigan, lives with his alcoholic father, William, since his mother, Mary, left when he was five. After falling into a frozen river while recovering a snow globe for Millie, a girl he likes, David discovers he has the ability to "jump", after teleporting to a library. He leaves his father and with the ability to teleport anywhere he has seen before, he moves to New York where he uses his power to rob a bank.

Legend Of Zelda Movie

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Legend of Zelda movie is in production and will be released on April 1st 2009. The fantasy adaptation of one of the great properties in gaming history is being written and directed by newcomer Sam Balcomb. Link is played by JR Killigrew, Camille C. Brown portrays Princess Zelda, and Gregory Lee Kenyon stars as Ganondorf. No mention of who will be playing Navi, we'd like to suggest Richard Simmons.

Meet the new Knight Rider Stars

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Remember "Knight Rider," the classic 1980s show starring David Hasselhoff (as Michael Knight) and the talking car KITT? Well, it's back in an updated fashion in a new movie, Knight Rider, which premieres Sunday, February 17, on NBC at 9/8c. The new Knight Rider star, Justin Bruening, stopped by for a quick chat with Matt, Natalie, Al and Hoda this morning. WATCH VIDEO Before he appeared on the show, Justin and I discussed how his life changed at a McDonald's, what to do when you're bored in Nebraska, and who's cooler: Hugh Hefner or David Hasselhoff. Here's our conversation: DF: First of all...I read that you were "discovered" at a McDonald's. Is that true? How does that happen? Justin Bruening: Technically speaking, yes, I was. I was in Escondido, California. I actually worked at Blockbuster Video. I was on my way to work at about 6 in the morning. It was the night after my birthday, and there was a modeling agent in the McDonald's. Her car happened to break down so she just...

Mutant Chronicles

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:11:55 GMT

The story is set in the year 2707. The film's version of the world is loosely based on that of the Mutant Chronicles role playing game, where many technologies are steam powered and mankind has exhausted Earth's natural resources. The protagonists must battle against mutant creatures accidentally unleashed upon the planet. Borrowing heavily from WWI and steampunk action horror movies, the plot revolves around a sealed away "machine" which came from space. The "machine" converts people into mutants that do little other than kill and drag new victims to the machine for conversion. Locked away 10,000 years ago, the machine was accidentally uncovered in a battle in Europe. Within six weeks the world is nearly completely conquered by the roaming mutant gangs and most people are evacuated off of the world. A group of soldiers are then assembled to take an ancient device, presumed to be a bomb, to the heart of the machine in an attempt to destroy it. Most of the group is killed or converted...

Nemesis - Scimitar Attacks

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Nemesis Scimitar Attacks

Proxima

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:11:55 GMT

Tony (Oriol Aubets), who's PROXIMA's main character, runs a small Sci Fi video store bordering on bankruptcy; his relationship with Natalia (Karen Owens) is getting worse as time goes by, because of a conflict of different interests between them. One day, Tony goes to a Sci Fi convention where a well known writer comes to give a chat on his last work. Nevertheless, when he starts his speech, the writer makes a surprising declaration: it's worthless to keep writing SF novels for he has found a new portal; a real and simple way to reach the stars. "Listen to my new CD book and try it yourself", it proclaims. This announcement is not really well received among his estranged fans; but Tony, touched by curiosity, buys Flix Cadecq's CD (Manuel Sols) in order to test what he said. From that moment and on, Tony's life will never be the same as it used to be. He feels bizarre sensations, he gets to know surprising people, who assure him they know the way to escape from the alien fleet coming...

Speed Racer Preview

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Ben Walters marvels at the visual magic of 'Speed Racer', the kinetic new film from 'The Matrix' directors Nestled among the bright colours and fast manoeuvres of the upcoming 'Speed Racer' are some photos of a zebra, glimpsed in the background of a virtual racetrack at which souped up cars do eye popping battle. Easily missed, these images of the black and whitest of animals are described by the directors, Andy and Larry Wachowski, as a tribute to Eadweard Muybridge, the nineteenth century photographer known for his split second sequences showing how animals' bodies move. What would the makers of the 'Matrix' films and this supercharged anime adaptation have to thank a figure like Muybridge for? The answer harks back to the birth of cinema and might hold the key to its future: simple fascination with objects in motion. 'Speed Racer' is a big screen version of a 1960s Japanese animated series. Like the cartoon, the movie features the Racer family and a story involving family pride...

Star Trek VI Battle

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Star Trek VI Battle

Star Wars CGI animation to hit big, small screens

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Movie goers haven't seen the last of the Star Wars franchise. Clone Wars, chronicling the events between Episodes II and III, will take to the big screen this August as an event that will kick off the 3 D series' launch on Cartoon Network. Distributed by Warner Bros. instead of 20th Century Fox, Clone Wars will mark Lucasfilm's first use of CGI in an animated Star Wars spin off, working as a higher budget expansion to a 2003 cartoon miniseries of the same name.

Terminator 4 / Terminator: Salvation

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Could it be that we're going to get a worthy addition to the Terminator movie franchise?

Th Day The Earth Stood Still

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:11:55 GMT

In 1928, on an expedition in the snowy mountains of India, a mountaineer encounters a glowing sphere. He then finds himself awakening after a sudden loss of consciousness, with the sphere now gone and a scar on his hand. In the present day, the United States government hastily assembles a group of scientists, including Princeton professor Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly), to formulate a survival plan when it is feared that a large unknown object with a speed of approximately one tenth the speed of light is due to impact Manhattan in approximately 78 minutes.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

The characters of C.S. Lewis' timeless fantasy come to life once again in this newest installment of the "Chronicles of Narnia" series, in which the Pevensie siblings are magically transported back from England to the world of Narnia, where a thrilling, perilous new adventure and an even greater test of their faith and courage awaits them. One year after the incredible events of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," the Kings and Queens of Narnia find themselves back in that faraway wondrous realm, only to discover that more than 1300 years have passed in Narnian time. During their absence, the Golden Age of Narnia has become extinct, Narnia has been conquered by the Telmarines and is now under the control of the evil King Miraz, who rules the land without mercy. The four children will soon meet an intriguing new character: Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own...

The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:11:55 GMT

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor stars Brendan Fraser reprising his role as explorer Rick O'Connell, along with his son Alex (Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Maria Bello, taking over the character from Rachel Weisz) and her brother, Jonathan (John Hannah). The two parents are now retired, but they must stop the resurrected tyrannical Han, the Dragon Emperor (Jet Li), a mummy awoken from a 2,000 year old curse, and whose army was found by 18 year old Alex. The Emperor now wishes to rebuild his empire, and threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service with his Terracotta Army. Their chances of stopping him are thin, for the Emperor has not only an army of great magnitude, but controls the five elements. The undead Terracotta Army faces another, smaller, raised from the dead army made of the Dragon Emperor's enemies, who died when they were crushed under the Great Wall of China. The emperor on which this fictitious account was based on was Qin Shi Huang and not the...

The New Bruce Banner / Incredible Hulk IS Edward Norton!

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

I am stunned, I didn't see this coming from a mile away. That Ang Lee directed Hulk movie that came out in 2003 is going to be lost forever when we finally are hit with The Incredible Hulk coming out in the summer of 2008 now that Edward Norton has been cast as Bruce Banner also known as The Hulk! The news officially comes from Ain't It Cool News, and now confirmed by Variety today. I'm still a bit stunned by this, but if anything it reaffirms my belief that this may be the Hulk movie we all wanted and weren't given back in 2003. This new Incredible Hulk is being directed by Louis Leterrier this time, the same guy who directed Transporter 1 and 2. As mentioned previously, they're looking at it as a complete remake and do over than a sequel by any means. Out of everyone I thought that could play the role, I didn't even consider Edward Norton to be one of them. I think he can do it though, but we have yet to see. The Incredible Hulk is currently set for a June 13th, 2008 release.

The New Dr. Mccoy Karl Urban

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Karl Urban Makes the New 'Trek' Crew Complete Word from The Hollywood Reporter is that New Zealand actor Karl Urban has joined the cast of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek re start. Fans of fantastical cinema will no doubt remember Urban from his work in Lord of the Rings, The Bourne Supremacy, Doom, The Chronicles of Riddick and Pathfinder. Mr. Urban will be playing medical officer "Bones" McCoy, a character made famous by the late DeForest Kelley. Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but here's what the all new Enterprise crew looks like... Captain Kirk (previously William Shatner) Chris Pine (27 years old) Spock (Leonard Nimoy) Zachary Quinto (30) Sulu (George Takei) John Cho (35) McCoy (DeForest Kelley) Karl Urban (35) Scotty (James Doohan) Simon Pegg (37) Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) Zoe Saldana (29) Chekov (Walter Koenig) Anton Yelchin (18) ...and Eric Bana as the villainous Nero. (With a special appearance from Leonard Nimoy!) Production on the film is expected...

The New James T. Kirk, Chris Pine

Fri, 28 May 2010 06:11:55 GMT

We have received word that Chris Pine has been confirmed to play the role of James T. Kirk in the new "Star Trek" movie directed by J.J. Abrams. As previously reported, Pine had been in talks for the coveted iconic role, but had a potential scheduling conflict. Today's confirmation ends speculation on whether the actor would choose "Star Trek" over another film he was offered called "White Jazz," to be directed by Joe Carnahan and starring George Clooney. Carnahan's own blog dropped strong hints that Pine chose "Trek" over his film, but the details of his signing on to the Trek movie have not been finalized until now. The 27 year old Pine is one of Hollywood's hottest young actors right now, gaining prominent attention as Lindsay Lohan's love interest in "Just My Luck" and as a neo Nazi assassin in Carnahan's "Smokin' Aces." His father, Robert Pine, has played a couple of roles in Star Trek (Liria and Tavin) and performed with Michael Dorn on CHiPs.

The Official STAR TREK Convention 2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

Wednesday Sunday August 6 10, 2008 Las Vegas Hilton Hotel Home of Star Trek: The Experience 3000 Paradise Rd. Creation Entertainment Presents The Official STAR TREK Convention 2008 Las Vegas, Nevada WHAT? You're not signed up for our FREE e mail bulletin service on STAR TREK Conventions and Merchandise? That can't be right! CLICK HERE and make it all good with the world. DAYS AND TIMES FOR THE CONVENTION (all times tentative, keep checking back for changes). Note that autographs and photo op sessions often take place before or after theatre hours as quoted below. A final schedule will be posted at the bottom of this site during the week prior to the convention. Tuesday August 5, 2008 Noon to 5 pm: Vendors Set Up in Hilton Center (please do not arrive before Noon) 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Pre Registration for Gold Weekend Patrons, Vendors Room Open 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Pre Registration for Gold Weekend, Captains Chair, Preferred Weekend Patrons, Vendors Room Open 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Pre...

WALL-E (2008)

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? Wall E, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for, as he adventures across the galaxy chasing his dream.

Will Smith Stars as Alcoholic Superhero �Hancock�

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:11:55 GMT

I'm a huge fan of sci fi/fantasy books and all around cinemaphile; since alcoholic superheroes are relatively rare (damsels in distress cheer) I jumped at the chance to share the trailer. I really didn't expect to be posting a video for another upcoming movie anytime soon that would be relevant to the siteand that I actually wanted to watch. Much to my surprise I was informed by a passenger today on my flight to the home office that a movie slated for summer 2008 not only fit the bill, but has Will Smith playing the lead role. I was little leery about the info thinking I would surely heard of this before now, but I was pleasantly suprised to see that not only was the guy right but that there was a trailer I could share. I'm a big fan of Mr. Smith, in fact I just saw his latest film I am Legend this weekend and as with most of his films I can give it two thumbs up. In the upcoming movie Hancock Smith plays a superhero who just so hapeens to be a poorly dressed, homeless alcoholic....