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past life
Could Fox's Reincarnation Detective Show Signal The Death Of Scifi?
A pair of detectives tackle old unsolved crimes by talking to the reincarnated victims. It sounds like a totally off-kilter premise for a TV show, but Fox's Past Life actually made me question the future of genre television. Spoilers ahead. More »
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Comment by Jes St.Lawrence: Assuming this is sci-fi, it seems to be another attempt to have sci-fi without having sci-fi, like Quantum Leap. ... 8 Responses | Other threads
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product placement
The Good And The Bad Of Recent Sci Fi Product Placement
Product placement has always been a huge part of science fiction, because it's just not the future without big-name brands. But in the last couple years, it's gotten way out of hand. Just check out our list of recent examples. More » -
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Terminator's Brian Austin Green Joins Smallville — We May Have To Start Watching
You may have some other associations with Brian Austin Green, but to us he's the electrifying presence who helped keep us obsessed with Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. And now he's joining the cast of the spinoff-bound Smallville. Spoilers below. More »
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Comment by PendensProditor: Smallville is a black hole of suck. Any actor is powerless against it, no matter how good. I think we'll... 6 Responses | Other threads
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sarah connor chronicles
Sarah Connor Chronicles Producer's Blog Will Make You Die Laughing, Mourn The Show All Over Again
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles producer Josh Friedman just updated his blog for the first time since February 2008. His inside look at what it's like to have a show canceled is hilarious and depressing and brilliant and... God, why?
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Comment by t3knomanser: You know what would be awesome? A Terminator western. 5 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
What Part Will Summer Glau Play On Dollhouse?
Joss Whedon works fast: now that Summer Glau is no longer busy with Terminator, he's already talking to her about showing up on Dollhouse. But she won't be playing the role you might expect. Possible spoilers below. More »
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Comment by Raj Saxena: "Whedon tells EW that he pounded on Glau even before Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was officially canceled" I'd like to... 10 Responses | Other threads
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exclusive
Sarah Connor's Story Is Really Over, Producer Tells io9
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is really over, and isn't coming back, as far as producer Josh Friedman goes. We asked Friedman about the show's status, but also about its ending and its vision of the future. Spoilers ahead!
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Comment by Annalee Newitz: "And I don't want someone showing me what it's like to be awesome in the face of hard times. I'm... 54 Responses | Other threads
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rant
Terminator Salvation Made Me Miss Sarah Connor Chronicles More
Terminator Salvation and the Sarah Connor Chronicles both ended the same way: in a post-apocalyptic future, with John Connor lost and confused. But there's only one Terminator story I want to see continued, and it's not connected to McG. Here's why Salvation made me miss Sarah Connor more than ever. More » -
terminator
The io9 Survival Guide To The Terminator Universe
Terminator Salvation is in theaters, and all your friends are rushing to see it. But you won't be ready to face this robot-oppressed future, unless you know all about the Terminator franchise first. Here's all the best io9 Terminator coverage. More » -
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dollhouse
Dollhouse Still On Friday Nights. And Fox Delivers Sarah Connor's Epitaph.
If you'd hoped Fox's renewed confidence in Dollhouse meant a better time slot, then we have bad news: it's keeping its current slot, only with a worse lead-in. And Fox execs delivered Sarah Connor's eulogy. More »
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Comment by Dirk Angry: It was not an either or [with Dollhouse]. We did see it tailing off a bit [in the ratings]. It... 24 Responses | Other threads
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sarah connor chronicles
An Unexpected Chance To See TSCC Again?
With the fate of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles apparently cancelled (according to Entertainment Weekly, at least), one website has come up with a convincing Plan B allowing the show to live. More »
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Comment by Kyle Brady: Yeah, not only did I already say this a month ago [ [www.kyle-brady.com] ], but I also emailed you guys... 10 Responses | Other threads
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sarah connor made me do it
How Do You Love Sarah Connor? Let Us Count The Ways.
In our campaign to save Sarah Connor Chronicles, we've asked supporters to take pictures of themselves with products from show sponsors. Here are some results, including one person who got (work-safe) naked for Sarah! More »
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sarah connor chronicles
It's Not Too Late To Save Sarah Connor!
If you're desperate for more Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles next fall, you're not alone. E! Online's readers voted it the show they most wanted to save. And we've thought up a way to help. More »
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Comment by The Curse of Millhaven: I read somewhere that the sets were torn down before the last episode aired. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Flash Forward
Can Robert J. Sawyer Save Us From A TV Wasteland?
With many science-fiction shows facing cancellation, our best hope is that next fall's programming includes another Fringe or Lost, a thought-provoking hit. So it's good news that ABC just greenlit Robert J. Sawyer's Flash Forward.
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Comment by LittleDragon: 2 minutes? what if your asleep during those two minutes? Or dead? or watching days of our lives? or pumping... 7 Responses | Other threads
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breaking
Dollhouse And Terminator Really Not Canceled Yet, Say Insiders
Joss Whedon told reporters he still has hope for a second Dollhouse season (and explained about that post-apocalyptic finale.) And Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles producers debunked their show's cancellation rumor. Plus season three details! More »
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Comment by Annalee Newitz: Not to put too fine a point on it but: OMG!!! Season 3 of Terminator sounds really interesting and cool.... 12 Responses | Other threads
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sarah connor chronicles recap
Summer Glau Plays With Knives. A Lot.
Last night's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles made for a fantastic season ender: tons of action, knifeplay, closure, and fresh riddles. But I'll be pissed if it turns out to be the series finale. Spoilerwarning! More »
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Comment by EarthSmiles: WOW. Double WOW (that'd be a WOW-WOW). There are so many goodies in this episode you hardly know where to... 27 Responses | Other threads
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sarah connor chronicles
Sarah Connor Chronicles Open Thread
Are you still reeling from tonight's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles finale? Us too. We'll post our recap tomorrow, but by popular demand, here's an open thread to discuss it for now.
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Comment by Auld_Lang_Ziety: So was this another alternate timeline, where really no one has heard of John Connor, or where Derek and the... 12 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Star Trek Space Battles, Sarah Connor Clips And An Alan Tudyk Sighting
Spoiler overload: Spacey new Star Trek pics! Wolverine TV spots! Terminator posters! Iron Man 2 set video! A Doctor Who plot twist! Sarah Connor clips! Dollhouse guest-star photos! V synopsis! Plus Lost, Fringe and Supernatural. More » -
io9 backgrounder
Everything You Need To Know Before The End Of Sarah Connor
You've heard Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles has approached Battlestar Galactica levels of awesomeness, but you're hopelessly behind. No worries! Here's everything you need to know to watch tomorrow's season finale, with exclusive behind-the-scenes pics. More »
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Comment by dopepope: If this is how good Battlestar Gallactica was, I'm damn glad I never watched that show. T:SCC is pretty boring... 11 Responses | Other threads
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rumor control
Don't Panic — Sarah Connor Chronicles Not Moving To Saturday
Despite that weird listing over at Hulu, the season finale of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles really will air tomorrow night as planned. I double-checked with the Fox publicity people, and they confirmed the airing schedule hasn't changed at the last minute.
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Comment by se7a7n7: They have to pick it up. The ratings have only been getting better. Plus with T4 coming out, there could be... 8 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Spock's Dilemma, And A Decepticon's Rampage
Today's spoiler frenzy includes some new Star Trek reviews and a spiky Transformers pic. Plus a report on actual finished Wolverine footage. Plus Doctor Who, Lost, Sarah Connor, Fringe, Warehouse 13 and Heroes. Spoiler mania! More » -
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Josh Friedman Talks The Philosophy Of Sarah Connor
After last Friday's episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles vibrated our brains to pieces, we were bursting with questions for creator Josh Friedman about the show's philosophy and creative process. Luckily, he answered them. More »
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Comment by Horsey: Thanks so much for this. Great article, and lovely to hear from Josh Friedman. I would call up... 6 Responses | Other threads
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terminator
This Is The Best Year To Be A Terminator Fanatic
To many people, the Terminator franchise consists of two movies, and it ended in 1991. Those people are missing out. The Terminator universe will never be as complex, and crazy-making, as it is now. Spoilers... More »
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Comment by AvenueOfTheStrongest: As long as nobody turns out to be an angel, I'm intrigued. I guess I was a mistake to have... 13 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Brilliant New Terminator Salvation Pics, And A Sarah Connor Chronicles Clip!
Robot carnage has never looked as amazing as it does in new Terminator Salvation pics. Also, clips from Lost and Sarah Connor show mind-bending questions. Plus Transformers, Life On Mars, Fringe and Supernatural. Spoilers rule! More » -
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10 Different Timelines From The Terminator Universe
Are you confused by all the alternate timelines in the Terminator franchise? So are we. That's why we created a list of every timeline, and ran it past Sarah Connor Chronicles producer Josh Friedman. Spoilers... More »
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Comment by ManchuCandidate: 11) 2012. Giant Comet crashes down on earth. Skynet and Humanity wiped out. Moles later evolve into... 14 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
See Mickey Rourke And Sam Rockwell Gearing Up To Face Tony Stark In Iron Man 2
Today's spoilers include our first peeks at Sam Rockwell and Mickey Rourke preparing to film Iron Man 2. Lost's Young Ben speaks! Plus Star Trek, Monsters Vs. Aliens, Terminator: SCC, Eureka, Supernatural and True Blood. More » -
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McG Explains Terminator Salvation's Ending, Plus A Transformers Conspiracy Revealed!
Today's spoilers include McG talking Terminator Salvation, Orci and Kurtzman talking Star Trek, Transformers 2 comics hints and Dragonball insights. Plus a startling Terminator: SCC clip! And spoilers for Caprica, Lost, Fringe and Smallville. More » -
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Your Spock/McCoy Snark Forecast
Just how many Scotty/McCoy cliches will turn up in Star Trek? It's a spoiler. There are also new Wolverine ads, a Pandorum pic and Riddick/Green Hornet descriptions. Plus major Dollhouse, Lost, Fringe and Supernatural spoilers! More » -
morning spoilers
Echo's Turning The Dollhouse Upside Down, And Summer Glau's Having A Bad Day
Today's spoilers include a ton of Dollhouse pics and plot twists. Plus clips from Sarah Connor and Smallville, plus tell-tale pics from K9, Lost, Heroes and Reaper. And Battlestar, Knowing, Thor and Thing spoilers More »
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Comment by EarthSmiles: A BSG flashback movie with Brother Cavil ("The Plan")? Oh, that'd just be spiffy! The Cavil character never made sense to... 11 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Mega-Spoilers For Wolverine, Doctor Who, Monsters Vs. Aliens And Dollhouse!
Deadpool talks about his crazy mouth. New Monsters Versus Aliens TV spots. Ron Moore talks The Thing. Doctor Who monster reports! Plus Battlestar Galactica, Lost, Dollhouse, Terminator:SCC, Fringe, Life On Mars, Smallville, and Heroes. More »
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Comment by jaredgibbs: You all have GOT to stop making those videos auto-load!!! >:-( I almost $#¡†my pants when I heard "Everyone's... 8 Responses | Other threads
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sarah connor chronicles recap
If the Terminator Hand Fits . . .
Cameron's been framed for murder, but who's going to believe a Terminator? Especially one who says things like, "I lie sometimes, but I'm not lying now." Spoilers for last Friday's Sarah Connor Chronicles below... More »
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Comment by geesejuggler: I'm not quite sure how I feel about this episode. On one hand I like how Derek knows something's off... 7 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Kirk's First Battle! Spider-Man 4 Villain Hints! Deadpool Speaks! Riddick's Odyssey! And Doctor Who's Regeneration!
What's an alien known as The Doctor doing in Star Trek? Deadpool and Riddick both speak up. Sam Raimi talks Spider-Man 4. Terminator poster! Plus Doctor Who, BSG, Moon, Avatar, Lost, Smallville and Heroes. More » -
morning spoilers
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator Update, Plus A New Clue To Dollhouse's Naked Monster
Secrets of Arnie's Terminator Salvation cameo! G.I. Joe fight scenes! Iron Man 2 first look! They're all major spoilers. And so are Dollhouse casting news, Smallville/Clone Wars clips, Terminator: SCC pics and Stargate Universe hints. More »
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morning spoilers
Pics And Clips From Wolverine, Sarah Connor, Dollhouse, Star Wars And Dragonball!
Greetings, spoiler junkies. Wolverine character posters show a dapper Gambit. New videos illuminate Dragonball, Dollhouse, Terminator: SCC, Clone Wars and Reaper. New Iron Man/Star Trek scoop! Plus Doctor Who, Lost, Fringe, Smallville, Supernatural and Heroes. More » -
morning spoilers
The Genesis Of Nero's Star Trek Quest. Plus Rorschach Opens Up.
Today's spoiler assault includes new Star Trek continuity porn! Watchmen and Dragonball clips! Doctor Who set pics and Lost hints. Plus mega-spoilers from Sarah Connor, Heroes, Chuck and Reaper. The spoiler clock stands at 11:55! More » -
sarah connor chronicles
Summer Glau And Shirley Manson Talk Killer Robots
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles features two female Terminators: Summer Glau plays John Connor's jealous sorta-girlfriend, while singer Shirley Manson is the world's worst mother. We talked to them about "Octomom," faux-humanity, and girl-fights.
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morning spoilers
A Bizarre Star Trek Rumor That You May Wish Was True
Did a Wondercon panel give away major Star Trek dirt? Also, there are tantalizing details about Robert Rodriguez's Nerveracker. Plus pics and giveaways from Wolverine, Dragonball, BSG, Reaper, Terminator:SCC, Lost, Chuck, Smallville and Supernatural. More » -
terminator: the sarah connor chronicles
After A Slow Patch, Sarah Connor's Coming Back Full Throttle
The final six episodes of Sarah Connor season two will be a crazy ride, judging from the clip reel we saw. And producer Josh Friedman explained exactly what went wrong with the lackluster two most recent episodes.
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morning spoilers
Captain Kirk And Batman Confront Their Arch-Enemies
Today's spoilers include a picture of a major Star Trek moment, and new Wolverine posters. And we've got sneak peeks from Knowing, BSG, Sarah Connor, and Brave And The Bold. Spoilers: your window into futureland. More » -
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Sarah Connor Chronicles Fake DVD's Back Cover is Refreshingly Honest
I was never interested in the Sarah Connor Chronicles series, but after I saw the back cover for this fake DVD at my local pirated movie shop, I felt like I had to buy it. [Gizmodo]
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sarah connor chronicles
Terminator: SCC Will Have Explosions To Go With The Introspection
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles producer Josh Friedman went online to address fans' concerns about the show. The spoiler-averse creator even ventured into spoiler territory, assuring fans the season's final episodes will pack a punch. More »
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Comment by SinsapaCassandra: hows this for advice, make the show less boring, every episode is talk for 45 minutes 3 minutes of action..... 6 Responses | Other threads
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