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We've all seen the big spoofs of scifi classics. Family Guy just recreated Star Wars and the Simpsons' Prisoner tribute was perfection. But nobody salutes science fiction better than 30 Rock's sly one-liners, which just slip it in there. More »
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After losing his love to Nathan Stark - who showed his gratitude by promptly dying on his wedding day - and losing his job, Eureka's Sheriff Carter was due a break. It looks like he's going to get one, too; the series is about to add a new love interest for Colin Ferguson's lead character, and she's smarter, more imaginative and just plain hotter than anyone else on the show. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5064870&view=rss&microfeed=true As if we needed another reason to love Kristen Bell, the former Veronica Mars has joined the voice cast for next year's big budget Astro Boy cartoon, alongside genre old hands Nic Cage and Donald Sutherland. But she's not even the most interesting recent addition to the cast; Little Britain's Matt Lucas has also signed on to voice a character in the movie, proving that a career started as a frightening babyman on a fake quiz show is apparently one that we should all aspire to. [Variety] More »
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Enjoyed last night's Heroes, but thought that some scenes were a little... underwhelming? You weren't alone; series director Greg Beeman has been spilling the beans on what was originally planned for last night's three set-pieces before budgetary concerns forced them to bring everything back down to earth. One of the cool things that we missed out on? Hiro and Ando getting to re-enact the opening of Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade in the middle of India. Be warned: Thar be spoilers ahead. More »
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My favorite character on teen-detective show Veronica Mars was probably Weevil, the biker-gang leader who slowly became Veronica's most steadfast ally. Yes, he went a little too soft, but he never entirely lost his edge thanks to actor Francis Capra. So I'm excited that he's cropping up on Heroes as the villain Jesse, who is "mean, angry and out of control." But I'm also a little sad that this new character probably won't have half the facets that Capra was able to put into Weevil. And also now I'm wishing half the Heroes cast would be killed off so it could be the Jesse show. Actually, I really wish there was a show that did for space opera or superheroes what the dazzling Veronica did for noir. [TV Guide via Heroes The Series] More »
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It's not science fiction, but one of the new network shows this fall could finally eradicate all elements of the fantastic from television. CBS' new show Mythological X combines the romantic tension of How I Met Your Mother with the dramatic power of The Ghost Whisperer. Click through to find out the whole tawdry story. More »
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Click to viewStar Trek was relevant twice: in the 1960s, and then in the late 80s-early 90s. But now, it's become a microcosm of everything that's wrong with science fiction. Here's our list of reasons Star Trek should rest in peace. More »
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Heroes comes crashing to an end tonight, and it may not be back until next fall. Since the episode was originally designed as the midpoint of the 2007-2008 season, don't be surprised if it has kind of a downer ending. In any case, a lot will happen tonight to scrunch together a satisfying resolution to the mini-season: More »
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Veronica Mars could totally crush Elle from Heroes, says Kristen Bell, who plays both characters. Also, Elle and Claire are going to have a really awesome relationship soon. Lesbian electrocution is the best kind. Kristen Bell image by INF Goff. [E!Online, Seattle Post-Intelligencer] More »
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