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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 »The Most Badass Female Space Pilots Of All Time
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 »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 »"Virtuality" Promises Cynical Media Melodrama - In Space
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 »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 »Improv And Transcendence In Ronald D. Moore's Virtuality
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 »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 »Virtuality Blasts Off And Spidey Goes Back To High School
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 »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 »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 »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 »How Is Virtuality Different Than Star Trek's Holodeck?
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 »Virtuality Is More Like An Indie Movie Than A Space-Opera
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 »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 »Mickey Rourke Describes His Iron Man Armor. Plus Doctor Who Set Pics!