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Warehouse 13
Warehouse 13's Debut Is A Ratings Win, But Can It Beat Eureka?
The first episode of storehouse-of-weirdness show Warehouse 13 was the top-rated cable show of the night, with 3.5 million viewers. That doesn't beat Eureka's 4.1 million debut. More »
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Comment by ComradeLenin: I liked Warehouse 13. It'd has the same quirkiness as Warehouse 13. Hell, it could even be set in the... 7 Responses | Other threads
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doctor who
Your First Horrifying Look At Doctor Who's Next Monster
A new clip from Doctor Who's next special episode, "The Waters Of Mars," showcases the bizarre alien threat the Doctor faces this time around. What, you thought "Waters" was metaphorical? [Thanks, Bluehinter!]
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Comment by Dunny0: Is the creepy alien peeing on or baptizing its victim? 7 Responses | Other threads
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exclusive
The Middleman's Romance With Lacey Almost Didn't Happen
One of our favorite parts of superhero-adventure The Middleman is the on-again, off-again romance between the mysterious hero and Lacey, his sidekick's roommate. But Javier Grillo-Marxuach tells io9 he fought that storyline tooth and nail. So what happened? Spoilers ahead.
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Comment by dirtybacon: I'm worried that the "buy and we'll bring it back" strategy will never work again, thanks to all the bittorrents. But... 9 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Should We Be Bothered About Dollhouse's Debut Move?
Fox have pushed the start of Dollhouse's second season back by one week, but is this really a sign of more trouble for the show, or are people just too ready to jump to bad conclusions? More »
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Comment by octalass: In response to future TSCC comments: Dollhouse is surviving with a cut budget and a guarantee that Whedonites will buy the... 13 Responses | Other threads
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exclusive
A Closer Look At SGU's Redesigned Stargate
Here's an exclusive new featurette showcasing Stargate Universe's Col. Everett Young — including an up-close-and-personal look at the ancient Stargate's brand new look. Plus another dark new SGU trailer awaits your discerning eye, below. More »
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Comment by ComradeLenin: Will the show explain the reason why that Stargate looks different? 18 Responses | Other threads
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day one
The Middleman Is Part Of Day One's DNA
Javier Grillo-Marxuach created The Middleman, last year's best (and most upbeat) TV show. Now he's moving on to Day One, NBC's series about global Armageddon. Has his Middle-optimism deserted him? We asked him. Minor spoilers ahead.
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Comment by Dunny0: The only reason I'm even considering watching this show is Grillo-Marxuach involvement. 4 Responses | Other threads
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lost
Lost Asks You To Sing Its Praises
If the one thing that you feel lets ABC's Lost down is its lack of a "slammin'" theme song, then the producers are about to give you a chance to put your money where your mouth is, by providing one. More »
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Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: Isn't it generally unusual for a sitcom to have that much cast turnover between seasons? (I guess there was that time... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Torchwood review
Is Torchwood Finally Becoming Better Than Doctor Who?
We've waited all summer for an action movie with genuine (not canned) excitement, twisty plotting, and real characters. We'd never have guessed it would come in the form of Torchwood, formerly known as Doctor Who's ridiculous spin-off. Minor spoilers ahead. More »
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Comment by FTO_dude: i have only one gripe so far, eve myles needs to learn to shoot, even if it is just blanks.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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day one
Aliens Cause Day One's Global Armageddon
The first big mystery to NBC's Day One series has been solved: what attacked the Earth and caused Doomsday? Well, some sort of big-branched alien thing. Check out the first extended trailer for Jesse Alexander's series. More »
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Comment by rek: The trailer is already better than the last three seasons of Heroes. The odds are against it, but here's hoping. I... 4 Responses | Other threads
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exclusive
Just How Dark Will Alien Nation And New Quantum Leap Reboots Go?
Firefly's Tim Minear is already hard at work on the Syfy Channel's reboot of Alien Nation, and we asked the Syfy execs about it. But that's not the only classic they're looking at restarting: Quantum Leap could make a comeback.
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Comment by ManchuCandidate: Instead of SyFy (or SighFeh) why didn't they just rename the network "Reboot"? 6 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
First Clip From Dollhouse's Unaired Post-Apocalyptic Episode Now Online
Felicia Day's post-apocalyptic raiders enter the Dollhouse, in a new clip from unaired Dollhouse episode "Epitaph One." But which Doll do they meet? It's not whom you'd expect. The episode is on the DVD set. Update: video now works. [SciFiWire] -
torchwood
Torchwood's BBC One Debut A Hit
If anyone had any doubts that Torchwood could be a success on the more mainstream BBC One network, the audience turnout for the first episode of Children of Earth will have changed their minds, almost doubling previous viewing figures. More »
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Comment by critifur: um, do you mean July 20th? Who proofreads around here? In this morning's spoilers, io9 had True Blood's season finale... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Warehouse 13 review
Warehouse 13's Mystical Quest Finds Pedestrian Magic
Warehouse 13, launching tonight, is the kind of show Syfy does well: light, goofy fun with characters who are recognizeable archetypes and situations that are a little bit spooky without being loss-of-bodily-functions terrifying. A fun go-kart ride, in other words. More »
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Comment by fraying: She's had too much collagen injected inter her top lip. He's just doing a David Boreanaz impression and mistakes squinting with... 4 Responses | Other threads
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what to watch
Eureka And Warehouse 13, Plus Another Meteor TV Movie
Finally, some interesting new television! Syfy is premiering the new series Warehouse 13 (think of it as a G-rated X-Files) and Eureka is back for a new season. Also Jason Alexander and Christopher Lloyd team up for NBC's Meteor movie. More » -
torchwood
New Torchwood Is Still Torchwood
Torchwood: Children of Earth, premiering tonight in the UK, may be a new format for a darker Torchwood, but it's still the series we've come to love, according to one of the show's producers. More » -
smallville
Smallville To Go "Eight More Seasons"? Really?
Will Smallville really last past its ninth season? Some are pointing to a comment from the show's Green Arrow, Justin Hartley, as proof that Clark Kent may be crusading for years to come, but we're not convinced. More »
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Comment by Invisible-Echidna: And yet I haven't seen a single episode, don't plan to. 5 Responses | Other threads
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doctor who
Euros Lyn To Direct Doctor Who Movie For 2011?
Will Torchwood: Children of Earth director Euros Lyn be the man in charge of the much-rumored Doctor Who movie? Rumors say yes, and also suggest that the movie is only two years away.
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Comment by littlewade: so will the movie be a flash back prequel deal or what how can he be the doctor if hes... 5 Responses | Other threads
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star wars
Live-Action Star Wars TV Series Gearing Up To Shoot In The Land Down Under?
Even though we still have our suspicions about the pace at which the much-rumored Star Wars live action TV series is getting made, rumors are popping up saying it may actually be sooner rather than later. More »
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Comment by darthsodomizer: Nathan fillion as Han Solo's smuggling pirate father and I am sold 9 Responses | Other threads
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triviagasm
Vampires - In Space! Or the Future! Or Both!
Why must vampires always appear someplace in Louisiana, Northern California, or London whining about their gothic pasts? If you're sick of the same old vamps, we've got a batch of newfangled ones for you - some from outer space. More »
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Comment by KhaiJB: what.. no Lifeforce....? how can you do vampires in space without Lifeforce! 7 Responses | Other threads
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alien nation
Will Syfy's Alien Nation Reboot Be The Next BSG?
The Syfy Channel is rebooting another classic series, with a brand new Alien Nation. No doubt hoping to pull down BSG numbers, they've even brought in Tim "Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse" Minear to write the new series. More »
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Comment by TemporalSword: I know I'm beating an (un)dead horse here, but I'd really like to see SyFy come up with a new... 7 Responses | Other threads
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io9 calendar
The io9 Guide To July Science Fiction
Of course you're interested in the future, for that is where you will be buying books, going to movies, and watching TV shows. As the summer movie season winds down, the convention season heats up in our July calendar!
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Comment by salthegeek: Who all is going to Comic Con? should we have an io9 meet up there ? 9 Responses | Other threads
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Defying Gravity
Ron Livingston's Astronaut Soap Opera Has Lift-Off
Get ready for zero-gravity slap fights — ABC just bought 13 episodes of the drama Defying Gravity. Ron Livingston and Laura Harris (The Faculty) play ex-lovers trapped on a seven-year space mission with a team of international astronauts. More »
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Comment by Garrison Dean: R.O.A.C.H.: You know I actually quite liked Virtuality, why don't they just pick that up since Fox could care less and... 8 Responses | Other threads
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torchwood
Torchwood Mini-Series "Like A Punishment" Says Star
Feeling disappointed that the third season of Torchwood is only five episodes? You're not the only one; Series star John Barrowman has been talking about the new format, and he's not exactly that happy about it. More »
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Comment by Charax: No, John. - Watching you try to act is a punishment. - Trying to ignore the various plot holes in... 12 Responses | Other threads
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eureka
New Eureka Is All About Love, Baby Gadgets And Letting The Cop Direct
We got to spend some going back to Eureka, with the local sheriff, Colin Ferguson and co-creator Jamie Paglia, who talked about the new direction of the midseason. This year everyone is in love, except for Jack and Allison. More »
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Comment by corvus.imbrifer: "We wanted to bring in a romantic quality of the show..." Damn, there goes another good program into the soap opera... 3 Responses | Other threads
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lost
Lost Gets An Extra Hour To Cope With All The Endlessly Multiplying Daddy Issues
Lost's final season, airing next spring, is getting an extra hour to put to rest all of the father issues that have been brought up over five years. Both the premiere and the finale will be two hours each.
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Comment by Magicant: I'm sure this has been covered in more detail before, but is there a single one of the primary, still-alive... 8 Responses | Other threads
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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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True Blood Recap
How Baby Vampires Pick Up Guys On True Blood
This week, we watched with big watery eyes as the baby vampire Jessica met a boy and batted her long eyelashes alluringly, at his pulsating jugular. True Blood recap, with spoilers, below. More »
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aliens
Noah Wyle Signs On To Fight Steven Spielberg's Aliens
The former ER doc has confirmed his involvement in Spielberg's new TNT alien series. Wyle will play the leader of a band of misfit soldiers and civilians who take arms against an occupying alien force. Bring it, E.T.. [Variety]
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Comment by gorehound: V is a piece of krap YARM.i will never go near it i hate reboots. at least this series is new... 2 Responses | Other threads
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what to watch
Nerd Mating Rituals, Plus A Science Special To Haunt Your Dreams
This week, discover the delicate dance of nerd mating, and find out what type of bugs are swimming inside your eyeball chewing up your retinas. Clips (and minor spoilers) below. More » -
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100+ Science Fiction Characters Drawn In The Simpsons Style
This news may come as a shock, but people who like science fiction often also like The Simpsons. (I know...shocking!) And when those fans want to combine their two loves through art, the results are often quite awesome. More »
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Comment by CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): I loved the Simpsons. Loved = Past. Now I turn to Family Guy for my kicks. It doesnt mean b... 8 Responses | Other threads
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doctor who
Retro Doctor Who Books Hit The Target
As Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss remembers the Who novelizations of his youth, we give you a chance to relive your own nostalgia - or maybe discover new books to give your nerd life more meaning. More »
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Comment by KhaiJB: I learnt to read thanks to the Target books... went straight from 'dick and jane' or whatever they were called in... 4 Responses | Other threads
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star wars
Is There Really New Star Wars Later This Year?
TheForce.net notices that IMDB's listing for John Williams includes working on "Untitled Star Wars TV Series (2009)" - Is this the much-discussed live-action series, and if so, is it really that close to airing? We suspect typos, but hope otherwise.
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Comment by CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): Its either gonna be awesome. Or the Phantom meanace in episode form. No more Jar Jar characters either.....please!! 8 Responses | Other threads
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supernatural
Lost's Jacob Gets Supernaturally Devilish
Be warned, Mark Sheppard: There's a new familiar face appearing in everything we watch these days. After being unveiled as Jacob in the last season of Lost, actor Mark Pellegrino has signed on for a similarly existential role in Supernatural. More »
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Comment by MISS MERCY STREET: He was great as Rita's abusive ex-husband in Dexter. Good to see him get steady work. 2 Responses | Other threads
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virtuality
Virtuality's Audience Is Lost In Space
Yes, Dollhouse may have lowered the bar for "success" for Fox's Sci-Fi shows, but even with that in mind, the audience for last night's Virtuality airing suggests that the show will never make it to series. More »
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Comment by debo matar la zombi goldberry83: It wasn't too bad, but ***SPOILERS*** I could have done without the rape scene. It's such a god damn cliche;... 17 Responses | Other threads
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exclusive
Angst And Guns In New Torchwood Images
Ianto totes a big gun, and an even bigger pout, in some new stills from Torchwood's five-part miniseries "Children Of Earth," airing July 20 on BBC America. Check out some more exclusive Torchwood images below. More »
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Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: So I've never watched Torchwood. (I know! I know!) Can I just start here? Or do I need to go back... 11 Responses | Other threads
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quote of the day
Did Dollhouse Redefine Success For SF TV?
Dollhouse's second season renewal surprised many in the television industry, but did it also change the way that executives view success for science fiction TV? Virtuality co-creator Michael Taylor thinks so - and hopes that his show will benefit. More »
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Comment by Sorwah: I'd rather see what TSCC would be like in its fourth season instead of Dollhouse. Of course, I'm beating a... 7 Responses | Other threads
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the middleman
Middleman's Unmade Final Episode Comes To Life (Sort Of)
It's the announcement we've been hoping for since we learned that there would be a Middleman panel at San Diego Comic-Con - Mark Sheppard has confirmed rumors that the panel will include a cast reading of the unmade final episode. More »
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Comment by Aaron Roberts: All I can say is someone better record this and post it to the internet everywhere. 2 Responses | Other threads
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review
"Virtuality" Promises Cynical Media Melodrama - In Space
Virtuality is a reality-TV space opera and the newest television idea from Ron Moore, co-creator of the recent Battlestar Galactica reboot. But the show may never make it past the pilot that airs tonight. Is that really a loss? More »
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Comment by PearlAntiphates: The show has the usual Space Disease: everyone on the ship has become White. 5 Responses | Other threads
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fringe
Olivia's Getting Some Freckled Competition
Uh oh, there's a hot new FBI agent joining the Fringe gang. Let's hope Pacey hits on her too, and really pisses of she-who-stares-blankly-into-the-camera. More »
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Comment by alphanumeric1971: "Before working on Fringe Megan was a Deal or No Deal Case Lady." Yeah, there's an acting resume worthy of Fringe... 6 Responses | Other threads
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virtuality
Improv And Transcendence In Ronald D. Moore's Virtuality
Ronald D. Moore's TV movie Virtuality is a deep-space odyssey, a fake reality TV show, and, yes, a virtual-reality nightmare. But it's also an intense theater piece, full of improv. We talked to stars Siena Guillory and Clea DuVall. Spoilers!
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Comment by TemporalSword: "They were so brave and didn't assume that the audience was stupid," Which means this show won't last. 2 Responses | Other threads
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