<![CDATA[io9: Riverworld]]> http://cache.io9.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png <![CDATA[io9: Riverworld]]> http://io9.com/tag/riverworld http://io9.com/tag/riverworld <![CDATA[Worst television versions of science fiction and fantasy books]]> The Walking Dead carried all our dreams on its undead shoulders. We're all hoping HBO's Game of Thrones will also rule. But sadly, television has an even worse record of adapting books than movies. Here are 10 book-to-television embarrassments. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5678133&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The first novel of Riverworld covers deep waters, but it's a rough ride]]> There's a lot going on in 1972's Hugo-winning novel, Philip José Farmer's To Your Scattered Bodies Go. But in this introduction to his legendary Riverworld, the waters can get a bit choppy and muddy. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5579127&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Riverworld Explains The Afterlife's English-Only Policy]]> Last night Syfy dumped its entire 4-hour miniseries of Riverworld in one giant blob of cheesy WTF. I'm guessing this show will never make it to series, but at least it answered some of our burning questions about the afterlife. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5520436&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Riverworld: Where You Can Fuck Mark Twain If You Want To]]> Who knew there was this much raunch in Syfy's adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld books? Tahmoh Penikett is naked/in bondage, while another character practices Kama Sutra on Mark Twain's steamboat. This weekend's Riverworld promises to be quite the experience. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5519132&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Weird Twists In Predators, V, Doctor Who And Inception. Plus Haven And The Walking Dead Stars Announced!]]> A Predators set report includes cryptic hints. Christopher Nolan explains Inception's origins. You'll never guess who has a Thor cameo. A Star Trek star wants alien sex. Paranormal Activity 2 gets a director. Plus Doctor Who, Haven and Walking Dead. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5503905&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Syfy Is Turning Into VH1: More Reality TV And Tracy Morgan]]> What's on Syfy's plate for the next year? Cons: a cooking show, a home design program, and a heightened focus on reality TV. Pros: Tracy Morgan back hosting Scare Tactics, yelling whatever he damn well pleases! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5496098&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Stars Reveal Predators One-Liners. And The Thing Prequel Gets A Cast List!]]> Get an early look at the Predators dialog you'll be quoting all summer, and find out who's replacing Kurt Russell in the new Thing. Is Kirk Acevedo returning to Fringe? Plus Lost, Eureka, Stargate, Smallville, FlashForward and Repo Men spoilers. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5496138&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[18 Upcoming TV Shows That Could Save Small-Screen Scifi]]> Is science fiction doomed on television? Hell no! Here are 18 TV series in the pipeline that could recharge your love of the fantastical, including alien invasions, dinosaurs, superheroes, time travel, super-spies, government conspiracies, zombies and changelings. Minor spoilers ahead. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5476760&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[First Riverworld Trailer Sends Us All To Shirtless, Sexy Purgatory]]> Shove some dream gum in your face, because the first trailer for Syfy's TV movie Riverworld is out. Watch the half-naked Tahmoh Penikett get tortured by blue men in the adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld series. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5369132&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Penikett Talks Dollhouse, BSG's Original Ending, And Nude Resurrection]]> With Dollhouse coming back on Friday, we'll finally see Paul Ballard's new status quo. We asked Tahmoh Penikett what to expect. He also told us the Battlestar Galactica ending he fought to change. Also, will he be naked in Riverworld? More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5363856&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Shirtless Tahmoh In Bondage In First Riverworld Pics]]> Strap us in and color us blue with excitement: the first stills from Syfy's adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld series are out. They're full of shirtlessness, cleavage and blue Alan Cumming. Pop in your dreamgum, and check them out. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5326123&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA["Riverworld" Adaptation Braces for Sea of Angry Readers]]> A faithful adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld novels would be nigh impossible, but the Syfy Channel's upcoming Riverworld miniseries plans to veer off into such uncharted waters that readers may not recognize it. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5283516&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Helo Leads Syfy Up The River, In Search Of The Next BSG]]> Dollhouse and Battlestar Galactica star Tahmoh Penikett has landed another major science fiction role, this time in a TV-movie adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld, as the Syfy Channel attempts to replace, well…BSG, mostly. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5201955&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Riverworld... The TV Series?]]> The Syfy Channel announced more of its post-Battlestar Galactica lineup, and it includes a possible ongoing series based on Philip José Farmer's Riverworld novels. This could be amazing, if done even half right. More »
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