Star Trek

By Ron Chusid The pilot of the new series along with episodes of the original series are available for viewing on line here. Sackhoff’s guest appearance follows previous guest spots by Summer Glau and more recently Wil Wheaton. Wheaton revealed on his blog that he his voice was used in J.J. Abrams’ Star Tre...

By Ron Chusid After having one of the best episodes of the series, Dollhouse goes on hiatus for the November sweeps. To make up for it, there will be two episodes per week in December, including the episodes with Summer Glau. I09 has the schedule: Friday, Dec. 4 – Episode 205 & 206 (Summer Glau episodes 8...

By Michael Hickerson 236:  A Conversation with David Blue of “SG:U” In the News: J.J. Abrams, Robert Ocri and Alex Kurtzman debunk some of the rumors about the next “Star Trek” movie. Wil Wheaton talks about his guest role on this week’s episode of “The Big Bang Theory.” Akiva Goldman talks about the lessons he lear...

By Ron Chusid J.J. Abrams has talked more about the sequel to his Star Trek movie in an interview with Cinematical: Wil Wheton will be guest staring on the October 19 episode of The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon holds the role of Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation against Wheton. TV Fanatic reports:

By Michael Hickerson So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find that a poll by Total SciFi has named that score to “A New Hope” as the greatest science-fiction soundtrack ever. 2) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (James Horner) 4) Star Trek the Motion Picture (Jerry Goldsmith)

By Ron Chusid J. J. Abrams has done a fantastic job of reviving Star Trek and bringing in a new audience. There has been concern that Abrams might go for the big special effects but fail to revive what made Star Trek special. From what he told Hero Complex, it sounds hopeful that Abrams does understand what Rod...

By Casey Here’s what we have in store for you for this our 100th episode. Premier of ABC’s Flashforward. Tron Legacy has an Imax release date. Abrams and Orci talk about the next Star Trek film. Joss Whedon wins an Emmy. And much, much, more … Well, really just *some* more. But there’s more. Casey: Thank you f...

By Michael Hickerson Movie Talk: In the News: Two MIT students have sent a digital camera up high enough to take photos of the curvature of the Earth.  All for only $150.  Find out how and check out the pictures HERE. J.J. Abrams and Roberto Orci say the next “Star Trek” installment [...]

By John Scalzi Alien probes that throw toddler-like temper tantrums? Warp engines that create wormholes? John Scalzi explains why the Star Trek universe is in deep need of a re-design. So, before I bang on bad design choices in Star Trek, let's recap what happened last week when I discussed bad design ch...

By Summer Brooks We’ve told you before about the great old radio shows you can hear at the “Radio Yesterday” podcast. This series, featuring samples of the finest dramas and comedies from the golden age of radio, recently featured two special episodes, highlighting the “Star Trek” from Power Records. Tho...

By Michael Hickerson TV Talk: Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman tease the upcoming episodes of “Fringe.”  And yes, we will be getting some answers before season’s end. Link: Farpoint Media’s Manor in Second Life Link: Short Cummings Link: Farpoint Forurms Link: Starship Excelsior Contest

By Michael Hickerson TV Talk: SciFi has given the green-light to three new mini-series. Link: Farpoint Media’s Manor in Second Life Link: Joss’d Link: Farpoint Forurms Promo:  Star Trek: Outpost Promo: Short Cummings Promo:  Adventures in SciFi Publishing Promo:  DragonPage Cover to Cover

By Charlie Jane Anders Star Trek: Leonard Nimoy talks to SciFi Now, and explains that the Spock he plays in the new movie is not the same one he last played 17 years ago in Star Trek: TNG. Lost: Chuck: And here's the official description of episode 3x23, "1961":

By Michael Hickerson Think you know every aspect of classic “Star Trek?”  J.J. Abrams says you don’t. The director, who last week said he wanted to broaden the appeal of “Trek” beyond the hard-core fan-base, told SciFi Wire that he is writing a new backstory that will draw in new fans but also be fresh for Trekkers. “...

By Michael Hickerson 199: Interview with Garen Daly of the Boston SciFi Film Festival Movie Talk: This Slice of SciFi show is sponsored by GoToMyPC.com — Get a Free Trial. Link: Farpoint Media’s Castle in Second Life Link: Boston SciFi Film Festival Promo: The Company Promo: Indiana Jim Promo: Second Shift

By Michael Hickerson Slice of Trivia: This week Kurt in St. George proves that made for TV sci-fi films don’t have to be SciFi Saturday with three new clips.  Email your clips to Kurt at Slice of Trivia. Your entries could get picked and played on the show. Link: Farpoint Media’s Castle in Second Life

By ProgGrrl@gmail.com (ProgGrrl) Access Hollywood interviews Tricia Helfer. (Yeah Tricia, I'm gonna be a soppy mess too, when it's over.) Slice of SciFi interviews Aaron Douglas. The Hero Complex blog things J.J. Abrams’ STAR TREK owes a massive debt to BSG and STAR WARS for its battle scenes.

By Michael Hickerson The voice of the Enterprise computers will be familiar in J.J. Abrams’s upcoming “Star Trek”.The sequel to “Alvin and the Chipmunks” has a directorKevin McKidd, formerly of “Journeyman” is in the running to play Thor Listener comments: If you have any suggestions or comments, please let u...

By Todd Brown What happened, J.J.? Your relaunched Star Trek has tumbled all the way off the list from first place last week. Is it disinterest? Disaster? Nope, it's just been an incredibly busy week in the land of science fiction. Between Terminator, Watchmen, and a surprising amount of scifi television...

By Casey Interview: Tim (Star Trek Aurora). Topics: Twilight, Dollhouse, Clone Wars Animated Series, Terminator Salvation New J.J. Abrams Star Trek Trailer! Thank you for listening! Jeromy, Suzanna, Darren, Harper and Anna are making it easy for Casey today. Tons of good stuff. Click Here to find o...

By Sam Sloan Interviews: Jeffrey Combs, the actor who has starred in such films as the classic horror film “The Re-animator,” was pivotal in several Star Trek shows playing characters like Commander Shran on “Enterprise,” Weyoun for “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and Penk in “Star Trek: Voyager” is o...

By Casey On the way: pictures from the J.J. Abrams Star Trek are unveiled. There’s some good Kevin Smith buzz, I’ll tell you when Battlestar Galactica starts up again, and news from Sarah Connor and Iron Man. I’m going to introduce you to our newest crew member and there’s listener feedback about favor...

By Sam Sloan Interview: “Dead Space” writer Jimmy Palmiotti TV Talk: Link: The Geek Spin Link: Gizmodo Link: Deeper Shopping & Mech Manga Bible Heroes Link: SFX Magazine Link: Pre-order comic book “Star Trek: Countdown” Link: Second Life

By Casey Topics: Star Wars, Fringe, Star Trek, Iva Longoria, Nathan Lowell, Quarter Share We’ve got a great show on the way! SciFi Surplus is all about giving you an alternative to regular talk radio. We give you timely news that you care about and discuss geeky topics from SciFi, fantasy and genre f...

By Elisabeth Rappe This time, J.J. Abrams finally breaks his silence to SciFi Scanner about the original (and to many, the only) Captain Kirk. William Shatner has been pretty vocal about not being asked for so much as a cameo, particularly since Leonard Nimoy got one. Rumors tell us that just about all the surviv...

By Sam Sloan Slice of Trivia: Kurt in St. George offers up 3 clips that were inspired by a previous Slice of Trivia episode. Link: Lunar Embassy World Headquarters Link: Technorama’s Adieu to the Star Trek Experience Link: Peace In Space Link: Second Life

By Casey Topics: Dragon-Con, Superman, DC Comics, Red Dwarf, Stargate Universe, Kevin Smith, Star Trek, Watchmen, Mur Lafferty, Playing for Keeps. Thank you for listening to our audiocast. This is show number 067 on the feed August 26th, 2008. In the Council of Great Relevance we’re going to do our...

By Casey Guest: Christiana Ellis (Space Casey, Nina Kimberly). Topics: SciFi Advice, Harry Potter, Wheel of Time, Conan, Seth Green, Star Trek, Star Wars, Galaxy Quest. Thank you for listening to our audiocast. This is show number 64 on the feed August 15th, 2008. Now with more tangents! Christiana...

By Casey Topics: Firefly/Serenity, The Dark Knight, Star Trek Online, The Hugo Awards, Mur Lafferty, Playing for Keeps. Thank you for taking your valuable time to listen to us. This is show number 063 on the feed August 13, 2008. SciFi Surplus is News, Talk, Geeks and Fun! The topic in the Council of Gr...

Interview with Dr. Deborah Manchester In the News: Dakota Fanning, 14, will soon star in a new film about kids with unique abilities titled “Push.” Director J.J. Abrams and writer Roberto Orci are preparing a prequel comic to lead into their upcoming reboot of the Star Trek movie franchise. Ha...

By mister zero Even Star Trek, hailed by Sawyer as a shiny example of Good And Relevant SciFi, has terrible bits. The chicks wear nonfunctional miniskirts and only hold trad jobs - answering the phones, being nurses. Plots rely on mono-trait species all the time (Klingons are cranky, Vulcans are chilled...

By Casey Topics: Hancock, Battlestar Galactica, Torchwood, Star Trek Phase II. SciFiSurplus is News, Talk, Geeks and Fun! Thank you for taking your valuable time to listen to us. This is show number 54 on the feed July 8th, 2008. Our Council topic today is Propulsion Systems in Science Fiction. In the...

By Casey Topics: Metropolis, Batman, The Hobbit, Star Trek: The Experience, and The Prisoner Thank you for taking your valuable time to listen to us. This is show number 53 on the feed July 4th, 2008. Our big topic today is Batman in Television and Film. In the news is Metropolis, The Hobbit, Star Trek:...

By Sam Future Talk: Academy Award winning actor James Cromwell (”Deep Impact,” “Star Trek: First Contact”) is set to star in another disaster movie about an impact on a planetary surface, this one, titled “Impact,” is being done strictly for TV and possibly DVD. Karl Urban (”Doom,” “Pathfinde...

By Sam “The Magic Blade” Interview with filmmaker Mark Lund In the News: Roddenberry Productions will host a special online screening of Star Trek: Phase II’s (formally known as Star Trek New Voyages) “To Serve All My Days: A Night in 1969.” NBC’s hit game show “Deal or No Deal” will transform its...

By Casey Topics: Battlestar Galactica, Charlton Heston, Star Trek, Dollhouse, SciFi 16 Thank you for taking time to listen to us. This is show number 30 and topics abound. SciFi Surplus and The Council of Great Relevance is presented by listeners like you. Thank you for your donations. I’m Casey and j...

By Casey Interview: Christiana Ellis (Space Casey). Topics: Smallville, Supernatural, Star Trek, Jericho, American Film Institute, “Old Man’s War,” John Scalzi Thank you for taking time to listen to us. This is show number 22 and it’s a doosie. We’ve got a special guest today and one of the funnest...

By Casey Topics: TV Schedule, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Hobbit, Star Trek XI, Blu-Ray Thank you for spending time with us. This is show number 19 and we’re going to be talking about the T-V schedule in the U-S now that the strike is over. We hope to cover most of the major shows you watch [...]

By Sam George Takei says as he travels the world, people always recognize him and smile. He’s better known as Star Trek’s Mr. Sulu, the helmsman on the Star Ship Enterprise, and later as Captain Sulu, the man in charge of the starship USS Excelsior. Takei was in the Twin Cities to host a Minnesota Orch...

By Casey Topics: Sports, J.J. Abrams, Cloverfield, Heath Ledger, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek XI, Area 51, Homey Airport, KXTA Thank you for taking time to spend with us. This show number 16 and there’s lots to talk about. This week the media in the U-S is building toward Super Bowl 42 and Randy wi...

By Summer Brooks Special Announcement: It’s time to let your voices be heard and help get Walter Koenig a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to honor his long and successful career. Chairman Walk of Fame Committee c/o Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 7018 Hollywood Boulevard, 2nd Floor Hollywood, CA 90028

By showmescifi What better way to watch SciFi than from the bridge of the Enterprise? After all the front of the bridge is a viewscreen and the entire command crew is oriented towards it…it’s just a big home theater in space. Not so fast..apparently some dude has modeled it as a real home theater. No word yet on w...

By Sam Interview: This week we talk to Janine Vangool. curator, designer and connoisseur of fine art who hosted and organized “The Shatner Show” for her gallery in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Janine talks about the show that ran for two months, what is was like to work with the over 70 different arti...