In this morning's spoiler blast, we have the Star Trek images that Paramount tried to stop, which give our first sense of just how ergonomic Starfleet's user interfaces will be. And there's possibly the craziest rumor yet about the movie's plot. Also: a new Iron Man trailer! New Indiana Jones, Hulk and Spectacular Spider-Man images! What to expect from Lost! Scary but true Doctor Who spoilers! A synopsis of the Torchwood finale! We're drowning in spoilers, and we're dragging you down with us!
Star Trek:
Weirdest Star Trek rumor yet: Leonard Nimoy's Spock appears in the new movie, not as a time traveler... but as a ghost! [TrekWeb]
Meanwhile, Ain't It Cool News posted some images of a shuttlecraft and its control panel from the Star Trek set, but pulled them almost immediately at Paramount's request. But not before a dozen other sites had posted them. [Sci Fi Cool]


Iron Man
Here's a new Iron Man trailer that's started appearing on TV. It's pretty similar to what we've seen before, except for showcasing more of the movie's humor. Especially the "Iron Man. I like that." bit. 
Doctor Who:
Oh dear. Apparently the "silly" Doctor Who season opener is about the Doctor and Donna investigating a shady diet pill company that's really run by an evil alien, Miss Foster. And "it's up to the intrepid Time Lord and his new assistant to stop a million overweight Brits being turned into sickeningly cute alien babies." It's like Russell T. Davies has a groove in his brain, and he can't stop thinking about fat people who turn into babies!
And then the second episode, in Pompeii, is much as you'd heard, with the evil Pyrovillians, "a clan of terrifying fire monsters who live deep inside the volcano." At one point, Donna asks what people in Pompeii do for fun, "hang out at TK Maximus?" (Which may be a reference to the British version of discount clothing chain TJ Maxx.) Hilarity ensues, depending on your hilarity threshold. [The TARDIS Gazette]
Lost:
It looks like Danielle really is dead on Lost. ABC put out a little questionnaire to its viewer "advisory panel" asking how they felt about her death. And there are some new casting calls for episode 11:
- a mother in her late 30s with red hair and green eyes, who's tired of struggling to keep her errant daughter under control
- Gellert, a high-school chemistry teacher who offers a bright student the chance of a lifetime but is pissed when the offer is refused
- Florence, a late 30s foster mother, who's "charmed" by an unexpected visitor whom she hopes might help her situation, but turns "punitive" when the encounter doesn't go well
- Susie, a nurse on the late shift who helps deliver a baby, and then tries to help the mother adjust to her new reality.
We will "definitely" see the smoke monster this season, says Jorge Garcia.
Also, the show's producers spilled some details on what to expect in the remaining five spring episodes: We'll learn "exactly" what happened to Michael between leaving the island and arriving in New York, and Michael will be a "pivotal" part of the rest of the season, having an impact on Sayid and other characters. We'll see how the Oceanic 6 escaped the island, and what happened to those left behind. The debate between Team Locke and Team Jack will amplify. We'll learn who's in that coffin, and more about the freighter people. And we'll learn who "seemingly killed" Karl and Rousseau. [Spoilers Lost]
Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull
Here are some new Indiana Jones pictures, the first of which looks vaguely familiar. Shia is eyeing some kind of arrow (or maybe his switchblade?). And there are lots and lots of soldiers. [Film School Rejects]


Incredible Hulk
A new kids' book tying in with the Incredible Hulk movie features a new picture of Ed Norton as Bruce Banner on its cover. It's not a terribly exciting photo (except that he's stopping to smell the flowers) and it has an annoying watermark. So I'm not going to post it here. [Superhero Hype]
Torchwood
Apparently in the second season finale, airing April 4, Jack's long lost brother Gray stabs him during an argument.
Also, there's a leaked script outline which may or may not be real. In a nutshell, Spike sets off bombs at all of Cardiff's nuclear facilities (plural?!), and whisks Captain Jack back in time 2,000 years. It turns out Spike isn't in control of his own actions, but is the puppet of Captain Jack's evil brother Gray, who's gone insane after years of torture at the hands (claws) of hellish creatures. They bury Jack alive, but Spike slips Jack a ring with a homing beacon.
Then Gray zips Spike back to the present. Spike nearly gets killed by Weevils, but Ianto saves him. Owen, meanwhile, is trying to keep all of Cardiff's many nuclear reactors from exploding. Gray shoots Tosh, who lives long enough to help Owen avert nuclear catastrophe. The radiation destroys Owen just as Tosh dies, so they sort of die together. Meanwhile, Jack has been locked in a drawer at Torchwood for 100 years after some Torchwood women dug him up in 1900. (They found the homing device that Spike gave him, but Jack decided to hide in a drawer for 100 years to avoid meeting himself.) Jack puts his brother "on ice" but lets Spike go free.
And then as the team clears out Owen and Tosh's stuff, they find a farewell video that Tosh left behind, addressed to Owen (who'll never see it.) Then we end with Gwen, Ianto and Jack sitting sadly on the docks of scenic Cardiff, land of a thousand nuclear reactors. [Digital Spy]
Spectacular Spider-Man
Here's a sneak peek at how the Sandman will look in his Spectacular Spider-Man animated debut this Saturday morning. Apparently the episode involves Peter Parker trying out for the football team, which just seems wrong somehow. [Comics2Film]














Comments
That's totally a switch blade. Italian stiletto style.
I'd rather have a nice OTF one though.
in my wildest dreams iron man is about a hero using his super powers of hemochromatosis to do... something. the details are still a little muddled.
Also, I think he's holding it backwards.
@ThatGuyOverThere:
Indeed. Unless he knows some unorthodox, Peruvian/Himalayan fighting style.
...Classic OTF or 'suptin like a Nemisis or Microtech?
They're using toggle switches on a control panel? How retro. The shuttle craft's engines look like an after thought. They should be streamlined and integrated to a smooth fuselage. The shuttle craft is designed for atmophere, so in the event that the shields aren't working (you can count on it!), the craft should be aerodynamic, not a heavily textured brick. Whatever, I'm still a fan.
"Silly"? Quirky maybe :-) But why has Miss Foster got a sonic screwdriver? Does anyone know yet?
The Spider-man show isn't bad. I was pleasantly surprised by it.
@Miranda Kali:
Oh, you know me so well. I've been dreaming of a microtech for years, but I refuse to spend that much money on a knife that's illegal to have anywhere but in a display case.
Oddly enough, in my state one-armed people are legally allowed to carry switchblades... and no, I'm not considering amputation.
Dear Hollywood,
I'm ready for the end of the Shia LaBeouf era.
Hugs and Kisses,
DeepFriar
@DeepFriar:
You and me both, pal. You and me both.
I sometimes consider standing outside a theater that's showing any movie he's in with a petition saying "We, the undersigned, feel that the film titled _______ would have been much better had it not starred Shia LeBeouf. Because of this fact, we pledge to not buy tickets to, buy dvds of, or perform any other revenue generating activity regarding any other movie in which he has any part which could be considered anything more than a `walk-on`. Sincerely, [thousands of names here]"
@Jeff-Minor: If you see some of the other pics, its clear that the craft is not the Enterprises but likely a training ship for cadets. There is a crew of them standing around,and the ship has a bunch of jump seats.
@DeepFriar: Where did this kid come from? He's in everything...
Also - I assume you're a PC alum?
@ThatGuyOverThere:
Such is the case in a few states. There are always wacky provisions held over on the books for reasons that have been lost to history. For example, in Virgina, "gravity or switchblade" knives are illegal..etc. etc. with exceptions being..yada,yada,yada...the Harbor Master of the town of Hopewell. So yeah, you can carry a switchblade if you're one armed...or the Harbor Master of Hopewell.
Also...in Maryland, a gentleman is required to have his sword with him if he is a certain distance away from his home.
(disclaimer- I'm not a lawyer. Not qualified to give legal advice. Commentary herein should not be used in lieu of legitimate consultation, and may, in fact be bullshit. blah, blah, blah)
Oh..and yes. Microtechs rock.
That first Indiana image is from the un-doctored trailer. The one where the guy in the background isn't replaced by boxes, no extras appear out of nowhere, there are no crazy cgi legs, everyone's actually pointing their guns at the Americans, and no giant American flag waving across the screen.
In Atlanta, it's illegal to tether a giraffe to a lamp post. Whether or not said giraffe is allowed to carry a switchblade is for the courts to decide.
It's like Russell T. Davies has a groove in his brain, and he can't stop thinking about fat people who turn into babies!
Have you people even seen a picture of Russell T Davies?
I'd bet dollars to doughnuts he's working out some self-hating fat-guy-who-looks-like-a-man-sized-baby issues. He, Jonah Hill and Jack Black should form a support group.
@Gyrus:
What if it's a three legged giraffe? Hmmmm?
Oh Boy, more David Tennant Silly Doctor Who.
I know it's a kid's show, but does it have to be a kids show for stupid kids?
i had no idea rick astley was in the new indiana jones movie... huh.
@jeet: There are episode commentary videos with RTD on the Doctor Who website. He talks. A lot.
And I love Doctor Who, and think David Tennant is brilliant. Yes it's silly, yes it's campy, but it's British sort of silly and campy, which for some inexplicable reason always works for me.
@nerdstalker: did the avatar or the smarmy writing style give me away?
@DeepFriar: Agreed. I am with you on that!
@jeet:
@jbq:
Love or hate RTD he was the one that brought us the doctor back to our screens :-)
All that's going to be running through my head during Indy is "Dude needs to shave ASAP". That fuzz above his lip looks like it crawled up there for a spell and forgot to leave.
Torchwood: WHERE were these cool premises when the season two was sucking?
Indiana Jones: Cate Blanchett's Red Star Dominatrix still looks badass.
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