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Should the Space Program Join Forces with Reality TV?

First Virtuality, and now Defying Gravity, predict we'll someday watch the adventures of cloistered astronauts broadcast from space. But why wait? Some suggest the upcoming simulated Mars missions offer the perfect opportunity to introduce the space program to reality television. More »

08/04/09

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By Lauren Davis

#triviagasm

The Most Badass Female Space Pilots Of All Time

Some of the hottest hot-shot pilots in space opera are women. It's a longstanding tradition in science fiction to show women taking the controls of starships, space fighters and star-cruisers, and here are our favorite badass female cockpit jockeys. More »

07/10/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#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 »

06/27/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#quoteoftheday

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 »

06/26/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#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 »

06/26/09

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By Annalee Newitz

#morningspoilers

Updates On Lensmen, Cowboy Bebop, Doctor Who, Fringe And Scott Pilgrim

Today's spoilers include film-makers talking about their adaptations of the classic Lensmen novels and the Cowboy Bebop anime series. Plus David Tennant talks Doctor Who, and there are new True Blood and Scott Pilgrim pics. Plus Impact and Virtuality spoilers. More »

06/26/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

Iron Man's Sexual Conquests Could Be Catching Up With Him

Spoilerati, rejoice! An Iron Man bombshell says she'll be back in the new movie, and an extra describes Tony Stark's public appearance. Also, J.J. Abrams talks Star Trek, and there are loads of Virtuality pics. Plus Inception, BSG and Heroes. More »

06/25/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#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! More »

06/24/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

A Cryptic Iron Man 2 Mega-Building, Plus Unlikely Comebacks On Lost And Supernatural

Another puzzling Iron Man 2 set pic heads up our spoiler barrage. Orci and Kurtzman talk Star Trek 2 again! Startling resurrections on Lost and Supernatural. Plus Warehouse 13, Eureka, Virtuality, Doctor Who, Heroes and Better Off Ted. Spoilers incoming! More »

06/24/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

New Transformers Vids And Gamer Photo Will Make You Feel Dirty

Today's spoilers include a last sneak peek at Transformers and a slutty new Gamer photo. Plus Doug Jones talks Frankenstein and Hobbit. All this, plus Harry Potter, Cowboys And Aliens, Frankenstein, Battlestar Galactica, Fringe, Heroes, Virtuality and True Blood. Spoilerati! More »

06/23/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#whattowatch

Virtuality Blasts Off And Spidey Goes Back To High School

Summer doldrums got you down? This week's TV features some big events: Ronald D. Moore's Virtuality is finally getting aired, and teenage Spider-Man is back... and he's dating. More »

06/22/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#poll

What Summer TV Event Has You Most Excited?

Television doesn't hate you! In fact, the TV gods are trying to please you with a whole batch of special summer programming, including Virtuality, Warehouse 13, True Blood, Eureka and Impact. What are you most excited for? More »

06/16/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#virtuality

12 Minutes Of Ronald D. Moore's Reality-TV Space Quest

The first official footage has finally arrived from Ronald D. Moore's TV movie Virtuality, showing the crew of the Phaeton as they struggle to do their jobs while starring in a reality-TV show. Their only escape? A flawed virtual reality. More »

06/16/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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Virtuality's Cast Prepare For Space Travel

Ahead of Virtuality's maiden (and potentially only) voyage this month, here's your chance to get to know the crew of Ronald D. Moore's latest SF series as the actors tell what they'd bring into orbit if given the chance. More »

06/13/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#morningspoilers

Joss Whedon Talks You Through Dollhouse Season 2, And Guillermo Del Toro Explains The Universe

Megan Fox and company gave a Transformers 2 press conference, and we've got the whole thing below. Joss Whedon sketches out Dollhouse season two, and Guillermo del Toro talks Frankenstein and Hobbit. Plus Deadpool, Zombieland, Moon, Lost, Torchwood and BSG. More »

06/12/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#virtuality

How Is Virtuality Different Than Star Trek's Holodeck?

When we got a chance to take part in a conference call with Ronald D. Moore about Virtuality, there was only one question we wanted to ask him: How is this new show different from Star Trek's holodeck episodes? More »

06/11/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

Incredibly Cool Dead Snow Pics And A 9 Poster, Plus Who's Back On Dollhouse And Lost

Megan Fox talks Transformers! Duncan Jones talks Moon! Plus amazing new pics from Dead Snow, 9 and Scott Pilgrim. A crazy Lost rumor gets debunked! Plus [Rec] 2, Dollhouse, Virtuality, Stargate, True Blood and Sanctuary. Spoilers are eating your brain! More »

06/11/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#exclusive

Virtuality Is More Like An Indie Movie Than A Space-Opera

We chatted with Michael Taylor about the two-hour Virtuality movie that he brought to life with Ronald D. Moore. We cleared up rumors about the plight of this series, and ventured into virtual world of the cutest crew member. More »

06/10/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#exclusive

Discover The Secrets Of Ron Moore's 10-Year Space Probe

Ronald D. Moore's long-awaited Virtuality airs June 26, and we've got exclusive concept art showing the inner workings of the deep-space probe Phaeton and its various modules — including a super-detailed diagram explaining the physics of the ship. More »

06/09/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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Ronald D. Moore's Ten-Year Space Mission Launches Early

We've got a slew of promo pictures from Ronald D. Moore's Virtuality two hour TV premiere, whose release date has moved up. So take a gander at the faces who will be slipping in and out of their own virtual worlds, while on a long trip into the black. More »