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Help Haiti, And Get A Limited-Edition Dollhouse T-Shirt Or Signed BSG Schwag

It's not every day that you can raise awareness of the Cylon threat and help the victims of a terrible natural disaster. The Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan has added some sweet BSG and Dollhouse schwag to her Haiti charity auction. More »

02/03/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#caprica

Caprica's Ratings Slide Verges On The Apocalyptic

We loved the second week of the Battlestar Galactica prequel, but viewers didn't. Only about 1.4 million viewers watched it on Friday night, down from 1.6 million the first week. (For an episode that wasn't available on DVD beforehand.) [TVByTheNumbers]

02/01/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#capricarecap

Caprica Takes Us Inside The Tragedy Of Robot Consciousness

Friday night's first episode of Caprica, "Rebirth," was fast-paced and thoughtful - a combination that's difficult to pull off. The best part was glimpsing the psychology of a freshly-born cylon, followed closely by watching gangster Sam Adama in action. More »

02/01/10

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By Annalee Newitz

#caprica

Caprica's Ratings: Much Worse Than BSG Or Stargate Universe

Nobody should be surprised that Caprica's debut pulled in weak ratings on Friday. The pilot was on DVD for months, and viewable online. And the show was opposite a Haiti fundraiser telecast. The real test? This Friday's all-new episode. [THR]

01/25/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#observationdeck

After Caprica's Official Debut, What Did You Think?

The pilot for Battlestar Galactica prequel/spinoff Caprica aired last night on Syfy, with a few extras that weren't on the DVD. What did you think? More »

01/23/10

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By Annalee Newitz

#angels

Hot N' Holy: The Sexiest Of Hollywood's Heavenly Host

This week Legion reigns down with one giant shirtless tattooed angel fight, but this isn't the first time Hollywood's been stuck on a wing fetish. So which angel is truly is the most heavenly? We rank God's ranks for you. More »

01/19/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#caprica

Caprica Is Not A Show About Lovable People

One thing Caprica will have in common with its parent show, Battlestar Galactica: Gnarly, uncompromising characters who'll make choices you won't like. We talked to star Paula Malcomson and producer David Eick about the bad mother who birthed the Cylons. More »

01/19/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

Green Lantern's Director Speaks! Plus A Weird Mad Max Rumor, And An Iron Man Character Joins Thor

Green Lantern director Martin Campbell explains how his movie will be different. Plus Mad Max's surprising star, an Iron Man/Thor crossover, and find out which rocker supplied The Wolfman's howl. Plus Ghostbusters, Lost, Doctor Who, Caprica and True Blood spoilers. More »

01/19/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#exclusive

In Caprica, People Are The Biggest Monsters Of All

Caprica, the Battlestar Galactica prequel launching Friday, doesn't feature an army of robots bent on wiping out the human race, because Cylons are just a few prototypes. So the biggest conflict is between groups of humans, says producer Jane Espenson. More »

01/18/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#rant

Arriving Pre-Spoiled: Why Prequels Suck

BSG spinoff Caprica launches next Friday, but as good as its opening episodes may be (And they are), we're still worried. Why? Because it's a prequel, and if science fiction has taught us one thing, it's that prequels generally suck. More »

01/17/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#triviagasm

Does Lost Have The Biggest Ensemble Cast Of All Time?

When Lost returns next month, you'll be seeing lots of familiar faces turning up... including a few you might have forgotten. But does Lost have the biggest cast of recurring characters of any science-fiction show? The answer might surprise you. More »

01/12/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#dollhouserecap

Does Dollhouse's Latest Head-Twister Actually Make Sense?

The closer Dollhouse gets to its unjust cancellation, the nearer the end of civilization gets. And once again, the apocalypse just makes everyone, and everything, better. But what was up with that last plot twist? Spoilers ahead... More »

01/09/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#lost

Brace Yourself For The Reboot Of Lost, Five Years From Now

When Lost ends this Spring, the story will be over, producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof insist. But that doesn't mean there won't be any more Lost. And they explain what the ending will have in common with Battlestar Galactica's. More »

01/06/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#lost

Everything You Need To Know About Lost In 8 Minutes And 15 Seconds

Lost and BSG continue to mimic each other's marketing. First the "Last Supper" photo — and now there's a new Lost primer video which BSG copied in their "What The Frak" recap. Check out the latest addition. More »

01/05/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#tvreview

Caprica Is Very Different From Battlestar Galactica - And That's Good

Long-awaited Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica starts on January 22, and we've seen the first few episodes. Here's our spoiler-free assessment of this challenging show that's going to take you in unexpected directions. More »

01/04/10

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By Annalee Newitz

#whattowatch

Chuck, Nazi UFOs And Dollhouse Lead 2010's Televisual Delights

Now that we've all got Doctor Who out our system, it's time to prepare for new beginnings for NBC's Chuck, as well as some BSG that you might've missed if you didn't get the DVD. More »

01/04/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#lost

What Clues Are Hidden In The Lost Supper?

Scan the latest Lost image for clues to the final season. Is Locke's place setting him up as, "He who will save us all?" Or is it just a copy of the infamous BSG portrait? More »

01/04/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#io92009yearinreview

The Greatest (And Wrongest) Spoilers Of 2009

For science fiction fans, the future can't arrrive fast enough. That's why we crave spoilers. This past year, spoilers gave us early glimpses of some crazy developments... and sometimes, steered us wrong. Here the greatest and wrongest spoilers of 2009. More »

12/31/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#conceptart

Classic Fairytales Get a Science Fiction Twist

Each month, Super Punch holds a geeky art contest. This month, the theme is science fiction fairytales, with entries blending the likes of Battlestar Galactica and John Carter of Mars with Snow White and The Little Mermaid. More »

12/31/09

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By Lauren Davis

#yearinreview

The Best Of io9's '09 Interviews: Our Favorite Strange Encounters

This year io9 got to quiz some of the galaxy's most interesting people. We found out what Maurice Sendak didn't like about his Wild Things movie, talked TSCC philosophy with Josh Friedman, and quizzed Zack Snyder about the Watchmen changes. More »

12/31/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#scifiliving

Dystopias Where We Want To Live

Science fiction is full of dystopias — and they've got the best interior design. These imaginative interiors and sexy architecture are almost enough to make us want to live in the worst possible worlds, just for the decor. More »

12/30/09

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By Sonia Zjawinski

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