Top 4 SciFi Shows We Want To See!
Over a chat with some fellow GeekTowners recently, we were mourning the loss (or long hiatus) of the Stargate franchise after the cruel cancellation of the actually rather good SGU, and it got us thinking… What scifi shows would we like to see – with the exception of the obligatory ‘bring back Firefly‘ obviously…
4. Star Wars – Live Action TV Show
We're waiting George!
Apart from from needing a decent title, and seemingly not having moved forward much since it was first announced a few years back, the Star Wars Live Action TV Show has been slowly bubbling along behind the scenes. Lucas says he has 50 hours written out of an initial run of 100. However, in a recent interview the big man himself has said it’s basically on hold until the technology manages to catch up with his vision of what he wants the show to be – i.e. we want it to be epic and we can’t afford to do it on a tv budget…
Really George?.. What the heck are you planning that you, the man that’s amassed a fortune selling everything from Star Wars lunchboxes to C3PO tape dispensers (yes, really), think it’s not cost effective to produce a Star Wars TV show?! Are you planning on blowing up an actual planet each episode? Genetically engineer real Ewoks maybe? I’m struggling to see how a Star Wars branded ‘anything‘ at this point won’t make you your money back, despite whatever fortune you spend on it! *Sigh* so while Lucas waits (presumably for someone to construct an actual Death Star so they can shoot it somewhere with that authentic ‘Death Stary feel’), we will get Robot Chicken’s Star Wars Sitcom which Lucas greenlit earlier this year. At least that’s something new (and I do expect it to be awesome!), but I’d still love to see the live action show move forward!
3. Mass Effect the TV Series
Mass Effect TV Show
BioWare have made a number of truly great computer games, but one of the strongest universes they’ve created was the one that Mass Effect resides in. There is a Mass Effect movie in development, but that’s no reason to not consider a TV series after that. Look at the success Stargate had (even though the the original writer seemingly hated the tv show!).
Mass Effect provides a vivid and interesting environment that could easily expand in TV. With so many varied races and characters to explore, I can’t help but think a tv show set in the Mass Effect universe would allow the story to expand far more than a film would every allow.
2. Fray the TV Series
Fray TV Show
Yes, I know we’re fanboys when it comes to Joss, but after he’s done sorting out Marvel’s men in tights, I’d really love to see him have something back on the small screen, and it’d be nice if it was something Slayer related. So how about a Fray tv series?
For those of you that don’t know about Fray, it was a series of comic book written by Joss about a new Slayer set in a hi tech future. In this timeline demons had though to have been banished from Earth, and the Watchers are a crazed cult. But when vampires (now know as lurks) start to re-appear in New York’s slums, a new Slayer is called in the form of thief Melaka Fray to battle the increasing threat… Vamps and Slayers in a futuristic scifi setting?.. What more could you want!
1. Slingers TV Show
Ever since the ‘sizzle reel‘ for Slingers popped up in 2009, we’ve been backing the show to get made! For those of you that have yet to catch the video – see above! Slingers is set set in 2263 A.D. An interplanetary war has left a section of humanity cut off from Earth by an impassible barrier. Some people are prepared to do as the military tell them, and make the best of a bad situation. Some have other plans… People such as Dominic ‘DM’ Monroe and his merry band of brothers decide to *ahem* borrow… the military’s experimental spaceship, which has the capability to ‘sling’ itself to any point in the universe. That means in theory, it is the only craft that side of the barrier has the capability of reaching Earth…
In terms of tone, it’s been described as “the action of Bullitt, the sophistication of Ocean’s 11 and the humour of M*A*S*H all wrapped in a futuristic package.” That description alone makes me want to see Slingers go into production! Things have been a bit quiet in terms of actual news on Slingers recently, other than the odd tweet from creator Mike Sizemore about “meetings in LA going well”, there’s not been much news recently. Looking at the stunning work the guys did on the the sizzle reel, I’m surprised it hasn’t been snapped up yet. Still, you know what they say… Good things come to those who wait… ;)
Fringe: Producers audition to replace Peter!
If you saw the incredible finale of Fringe season 3 you’ll be aware (warning spoiler coming if you haven’t seen season 3!) that Peter is erased from time in the final few moments. So when the producers and cast walked out at this years Comic Com Fringe panel, Anna Torv (Olivia), John Noble (Walter), Lance Reddick (Broyles), Jasika Nicole (Astrid), Blair Brown (Nina Sharpe) and Seth Gabel (Lincoln Lee) were all there… But there was a distinct lack of Joshua Jackson (Peter). This was explained by producers that, with Peter altering the time, it could be time to look for a new person to play him… Cue VT:
Fringe Season 4
Of course, this was all a ruse, and Joshua walked out of stage to the screaming of the crowd. If your trying to place the people in the video, they included Danny Pudi (in the mustache – Community), Damon Lindelof (exec producer on Lost), Geoff Stults (The Finder), Rebecca Mader (Lost), Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Michael Emerson (Lost), Ben Schwartz (Undercovers), Bobby Moynihan (SNL), Jeff Probst (host of US show Survivor), the legend that is Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes), and of course Jorge Garcia (Lost).
So with that out of the way, and Joshua joining the panel, here are a few of the things to come out about Fringe Season 4:
- When asked, how could Peter father a child if he never existed, the cryptic answer from Anna Torv was “The question is – is there a child anymore?”
- The question was asked if we have seen Olivia’s full powers yet? The answer – “I’m not sure we’ve seen all her powers yet”
- John Noble claims he doesn’t think Walternate is all bad, to which Joshua butts in saying “you shot my wife in the head!” Noble’s response – “people can change.”
- As has been confirmed before, Seth Gabel (Lincoln Lee) is to become a cast regular.
- Joshua says the version of Peter that emerges in Season 4 is a very different version to the one we’ve seen before…
- Like the previous season, Fringe Season 4 will have flashback episodes.
- After a musical and an animated episode in previous seasons, producer Joel Wyman suggests a nude episode is the next logical step (I’m guessing he’s joking!)
- Season 4 will also continue to explore the ‘machine’, and how it got sent back in time.
Fringe Season 4 is due on Sky1 in the UK late September/Early October 2011. To keep up-to-date with this and other UK air date, keep an eye on our UK air dates page.
Chuck to face off against… Mark Hamill!
Mark Hamill will be in Chuck Season 5
Season 5 maybe the last for Chuck, but it looks like they’re preparing to pull out all the stops before walking off into the sunset. Today at Comic Con, exec producer and co-creator Chris Fedak announce the one and only living legend that is Mark Hamill will be taking on a villain’s role in the final season.
Not content with having had our hero battle Superman (Brandon Routh), and James Bond (Timothy Dalton) in previous season, Chuck will now face the man responsible for one of the world most iconic heroes in Luke Skywalker. For those of you that are thinking, ‘should Hamill be a good guy then?’, make no mistake… Hamill can do evil. For the last 20 years he’s built a career as a prolific voice actor, and for many people is the definitive version of the Joker, having voice the character in nearly every animated series and video game adaptation since the 90′s Batman: The Animated Series.
Although i’ll be sad to see Chuck go, I’m really looking forward to see Mark on screen, and see how they use him. Chuck is back in the US this ‘Fall Season’, so hopefully we should get it around the same time. Keep an eye on our UK Air Dates page for updates!
Justin Timberlake’s In Time for Comic Con
IGN has posted this interesting little trailer which aired at Comic Con today for Justin Timberlake‘s new movie In Time.
The film explores the idea of a world where ‘time’ has replaced hard cash as currency. Every grows up to the age of 25, then stops aging… The kicker is that everyone is genetically engineered to only live to 26… Unless you can accrue some additional time credit, then you get to live forever – or at least until your clock runs out. Literally.
Also stars Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins, 28 Days Later), Olivia Wilde (House, Cowboys & Aliens) and Vincent Kartheiser (Mad Men, Angel). Nice interesting concept, and should be one to look out for!
In Time is due for release in the UK on 1st November 2011.
Exclusive to Dave – 2 for 1 on live comedy tickets now!
Dave's Comedy Society
Dave’s Comedy Society has teamed up with your favourite comedy clubs across the UK to bring you 2 for 1 tickets to live comedy nights from now until the end of the year!
To give everyone the chance to have a night out of fun packed comedy for half price, Dave have selected over 100 clubs up and down the country. Enjoy watching some of your favourite comedians as well as up and coming comedy talent that should have your sides splitting.
Details on how to claim this offer are on the Dave website – www.joindave.co.uk/davescomedysociety. Tickets are subject to availability, for over 18s only, and terms and conditions apply.
You can search for your nearest venue using the Dave Comedy Map davescomedymap.joindave.co.uk, or searching by region or promoter.
Pre-orders galore in the Star Wars Universe!
Couple of interesting little bits have been release recently for all the Star Wars fans out there.
STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA on Blu-ray!
STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY
First is the announcement that STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA will be released on Blu-ray on September 12th 2011, and if you pre-order it, you’ll get yourself a limited edition Star Wars Sentiype™, contains a unique 35mm film frame reproduced from the original film footage using state-of-the-art imaging and printing techniques. The film frame is mounted and features original artwork from the Star Wars Blu-ray collection. Each senitype™ is numbered for authenticity.
The comprehensive collection also features numerous deleted, extended and alternate scenes, new documentaries and a cross-section of the countless Star Wars spoofs that have appeared in pop culture over the past three decades. Marking the first time ever that the full Saga is available in one complete collection, STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY also features a coveted peek into the making of the Saga with vintage documentaries, audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes moments, interviews, prop and costume turnarounds, retrospectives and more.
The Limited Edition Star Wars® Sentiype™ is available whilst stocks last from: Amazon
Star Wars: The Old Republic Pre-order now Live!
Star Wars: The Old Republic Pre-Order
The second bit of news is the the long, long awaited Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available for pre-order from Amazon
The Star Wars: The Old Republic Digital Deluxe Edition is availible from EA’s Origin online store at £59.99, and gives you 7 Additional Digital Items including:
- Flare Gun
- Training Droid
- HoloDancer
- HoloCam
- STAP
- Exclusive Mouse Droid
- Exclusive Collector’s Edition Store
Game are selling the Star Wars: The Old Republic Collectors Edition (£129.99) which comes with:
- Exclusive Gentle Giant Darth Malgus statue
- Game disks collectible metal case
- The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural as annotated by Satele Shan
- The Old Republic galaxy map
- Custom Security Authentication Key
- Music of Star Wars: The Old Republic CD
- High-quality Collector’s Edition box
Amazon
Still no actual release date for Star Wars: The Old Republic, but given the hype that’s going to be around in Sept over the blu-ray releases, and the news of Star Wars Galaxies closing in December, it’s a pretty safe bet were going to be seeing SW:KotOR at some point between Sept and Dec this year!
