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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
STAR WARS: CLONE WARSWhen STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS premieres on the Cartoon Network October 3 at 9:00pm, an old favorite will take on an entire droid army. In the first episode, "Ambush," Jedi Master Yoda and three clone troopers must face off against Count Dooku's dreaded assassin, Asajj Ventress, and the massive Separatist droid army to prove the Jedi are strong enough to protect a strategic planet and forge a treaty for the Republic. The episode is directed by David Bullock (Justice League: The New Frontier) from a script by Steve Melching (The Batman). Dave Filoni is supervising director; George Lucas is the series' creator and serves as executive producer, and Catherine Winder is producer.
ESTATE OF PANICSciFi has found the host for the new ESTATE OF PANIC -- the network's new reality competition show that will premiere November 12 at 10:00pm. CROSSING JORDAN's Steve Valentine will serve as host, bringing together seven strangers to a massive estate where large quantities of cash are hidden. Hunting down the moolah isn't the competitors' only challenge though. Three times contestants will be challenged to overcome as yet unspecified terrors, and each time two participants will be eliminated with their winnings added into the prize pot. The last person then must go to the Vault Room, where the final prize will be determined. Production will begin this week on the six one-hour episodes of ESTATE OF PANIC.
THE SPIRITMoviefone has posted the second full trailer for Frank Miller's upcoming movie based on Will Eisner's The Spirit starring Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes and Scarlett Johansson. This trailer gives more of the plot of the movie and the origin of how policeman Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) became the Spirit, as well as more with Samuel L. Jackson's baddie The Octopus.
DREAD It was reported yesterday that TWILIGHT star Jackson Rathbone has joined the cast of the upcoming horror film DREAD. Anthony DiBlasi is set to write and direct the film from a short story by Clive Barker. This particular tale comes from Barker's anthology BOOKS OF BLOOD, which focuses on people’s worst fears. The story of DREAD revolves around a film student named Stephen Grace who is befriended by a troubled young man named Quaid. Quaid, who has been plagued by a past tragedy, convinces Stephen to make a documentary about the things that people dread the most. The film begins shooting this October in London for Matador Pictures.
WAR HEROES According to Variety, Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to Mark Millar’s popular comic book WAR HEROES for Michael DeLuca to produce. Sony’s Columbia Pictures is currently seeking a writer for the project. The comic book revolves around an experimental military program that grants ordinary soldiers superpowers. A small group of these superpowered soldiers break away from the government to form a criminal enterprise, and a hero rises from their ranks to prevent a catastrophe from happening. The six-part comic book was first published in June of this year from Image Comics. No start date has been set for WAR HEROES.
HEROES If you missed the premiere of season three Monday night, you can catch it TONIGHT, beginning at 8:00pm.
TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES: To catch up on the latest news from around the world of science fiction, go to News Page. You'll find the highlights this week and this month here.
8:00pm on CBS CSI: Miami - Inside Out Horatio goes in search of his son, who is missing after a deadly prison break.
8:00pm on NBC
8:00pm on BBC America
9:00pm on CBS
9:00pm on BBC America - NEW
9:00pm on SciFi
BABYLON 5 CHRONOLOGIES UPDATE FROM CAFEPRESSSHIPPING UPDATE"Across Time and Space: The Chronologies of Babylon 5" We expect most chronology book orders to ship by this Friday, September 19, at the latest. Books are shipping right now in the order the orders were received, starting with the pre-orders. The shipping delay was caused by unprecedented demand coupled with Tropical Storm Ike, which impacted Cafepress' production facilities. The good news is that all is back on track. P.S. In October you can look forward to the release of a B5 book that most fans have been waiting 5 years for! For more details, go to http://www.babylon5scripts.com/B5%20Chronology%20Book%20Sample.pdf to see some sample pages of the work. To place your order, go to www.babylon5scripts.com.
BABYLON 5: OTHER VOICES - OFFER ENDS SEPTEMBER 30Sale of The Babylon 5 Scripts: Other Voices. Don't miss your opportunity to own scripts written by Larry D'Tillio, DC Fontana, Scott Frost and Neil Gaiman. Go to www.B5OtherVoices.com for more details and ordering.
Have I missed anyone? If you know the birthday of someone connected with Babylon 5,
pass the information along. We want to include everyone in our Happy Birthday Wishes.
NEW SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS COMING
Here are a couple of books that would make any science fiction fan's library complete.
Science Fiction Television Series: Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits
for 62 Prime Time Shows, 1959 - 1989. Written by Mark Phillips & Frank Garcia, the book
looks at science fiction series, providing excerpts, trivia and much, much more.
If you enjoy science fiction and have followed a number of TV series over the years, you'll love these books.
Synopsis:
This animated film adaptation is a thrilling allegorical adventure that celebrates
traditional values of loyalty, courage and spirit, with a voice cast of well-known
British actors such as John Hurt, Richard Briers, Harry Andrews, Simon Cadell, Nigel
Hawthorne and Roy Kinnear. The featured song "Bright Eyes" was sung by Art Garfunkel
and later released as a single.
Special Features include:
Synopsis:
Quicksilver, Talley Hawk, Super Twins and the rest of the SilverHawks are back with
the first ever DVD release of SilverHawks: Season 1 Volume 1 on October 14, 2008
from Warner Home Video (WHV). Created as a space-bound equivalent to the hit THUNDERCATS
animated series, SilverHawks originally featured many of the same voice talents.
SilverHawks: Season 1 Volume 1 will be released in a four-disc collector set that
includes 32 action-packed cartoons, as well as a special featurette entitled "Partly
Metal, Partly Real," which examines the development of Silverhawks, the follow-up
animated series from the same creative team that created Thundercats.
Synopsis:
Jack Frost Deluxe Edition DVD bonus features include:
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Starring: John Barrowman , Eve Myles , Burn Gorman , Naoko Mori , Gareth David-Lloyd With fearsome new aliens, compelling new storylines, and amazing guest stars the second season of Torchwood takes the close-knit team through dare-devil action, temptation, heartache, and a life changing event for one of them.
Synopsis:
Videos from the WB:
Synopsis:
Synopsis: For more information on other DVDs that have just been released and reviewed, go to New DVDs
Doctor Who Magazine, the official publication of the hit BBC TV series, reaches its 400th issue — and celebrates in style! Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, this very special publication features actor David Tennant talking candidly about being the Doctor — and his plans for the future; showrunner Russell T. Davies reveals secrets about his years working on Doctor Who; a new era for the full-color comic strip begins as the Doctor discovers "The Secrets of the Space Gulag"; the Time Team concludes their epic viewing of "The Trial of a Time Lord" in a surprising way; and all of the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed! Plus much, much more — including a massive free double-sided poster! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
The chase is on as we count down Indy’s Top Ten chases! Featuring an exclusive interview with Ray Winstone ("Mac" in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) as he talks about working for both sides! Then, learn the "50 Things You Never Knew" about The Last Crusade! Plus, meet the guy who whips Harrison Ford into shape. Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (Titan) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
When Rising Stars first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero
mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed
writer J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man, Babylon 5, Squadron Supreme, Thor,
Ultimate Power) spawned three spin-off mini-series and has influenced successful TV
shows like The 4400 and Heroes.
Now, for the first time ever, every issue of Rising Stars, from the #0 to the last
issue of the last mini-series, is collected into one comprehensive deluxe hardcover.
Collects Rising Stars #1-24, #0 issue, #1/2 issue, Prelude issue, Rising Stars: Bright,
Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead and Rising Stars: Untouchable.
Full Color 1,008 pages $99.99 hardcover
Television’s science fiction masterpiece Farscape returns! Farscape creator Rockne O’Bannon
teams up with Farscape novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido (House of Cards) to continue his
creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off!
Discover the Angel Omnibus, which collects the IDW Angel series: Angel: The Curse,
Angel: Old Friends, Angel: Spotlight, and Angel: Auld Lang Syne. This huge collection
of comics includes work by New York Times best-selling writer Peter David, and features
the most popular characters from the TV show, including Spike and Illyria.
After 25 years, The Greatest American Hero returns with all new original stories and
adventures! Stephen J. Cannell's beloved cult classic makes it debut to the comic book
world courtesy of The Greatest American Hero star William Katt, along with acclaimed
writers Christopher Folino (Sparks), Sean O'Reilly (Kade), and Derek McCaw (Tony Loco).
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50
This original story is set in The New York Times-bestselling world of Jim Butcher's
Dresden Files, and is scripted by Butcher himself! When the supernatural world goes
out of control, there's only one man to call: Harry Dresden, the only professional
wizard in the Chicago phonebook. Collecting the mini-series in its entirety, this
PREVIEWS Exclusive trade paperback is limited to a print run of 2,500!
On the dead body of a police officer the Spirit discovers a note with the name "Sand
Saref," his lost childhood sweetheart. Saref has come to Central City peddling a deadly
Nazi virus on the black market, but plans go awry when she is double-crossed by a scoundrel
bent on destruction. In a twisted tale of betrayal, the remorseful Spirit must bring his
long-lost love to justice and find the virus before it's too late! Born from shadow and
mystery, Will Eisner's deathless hero returns in a recreation of The Spirit's final two
issues. Coinciding with Frank Miller's upcoming film, Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up
Graphic Novel spins a noir tale of blackmail, murder, and espionage innovatively crafted
into seven full-color pop-up spreads. Reborn, The Spirit breaks out of the conventional
comic book frame, animating the vigor and dynamism of Eisner's original vision. Designed
by renowned paper engineer Bruce Foster, Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up Graphic
Novel comes alive with expansive panoramic cityscapes, three-dimensional action
sequence pop-outs, frame-by-frame expanding mini-booklets, and scene change pullouts.
From the noir aficionado to the comic zealot, fans will celebrate this renaissance of
Eisner's masterpiece, heralding the interactive ingenuity of a new format for sequential
art. (C: 0-1-2) $34.95
As the Asgardians returned to this life and Thor returned to Midgard, so came the
ills that have plagued the gods and man for millennia. Now for the first time since
their rebirth, Thor and his fellow hero-gods are venturing forth from the Shining
City to confront the growing evils that amass on their horizon...and within their
walls... 32 pages, $2.99.
Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. sets out on another globe-hopping adventure in Indiana Jones
and the Tomb of the Gods, the all-new mini-series filled with ancient treasures,
Nazis, and a spectacular cover by Tony Harris (Ex Machina)!
IDW Publishing is proud to kick off its Doctor Who line with monthly re-presentations
of classic Doctor Who comics, featuring some of the best talents in the business! Up
first, adventures featuring the fourth doctor courtesy of Pat Mills, John Wagner, and
Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Each issue will feature all-new state-of-the-art coloring by
color artist Charlie Kirchoff, as well as an all-new cover by Joe Corroney (Star Trek).
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will arrive in stores on Oct. 17 from Marvel
Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Joe
Quesada. Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
If you have items you would like to get rid of, drop me a line and I'll post a note in our
Trading Post. You never know who might be looking for the very thing you no longer have room
to store.
JUMPCON CONVENTIONS
Be sure to visit the referenced sites to see if there have been changes in
dates/guests attending. Visit our Convention Calendar
for a full listing of upcoming conventions.
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Science Fiction Television Series: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Prime Time Shows,
1990 - 2004
Watership Down Deluxe Edition
SILVERHAWKS
Jack Frost Deluxe Edition (Rankin & Bass)
BEETLEJUICE
TORCHWOOD - SEASON 2
PUSHING DAISIES
Smallville Season 7
Supernatural S3
Cult Times Issue #156: Special Issue - only $2.99. HEROES: Hiro and Ando
start a new quest; a look at Elle - Kristen Bell and DOCTOR WHO's Director Douglas
MacKinnon takes you behind the scenes on the two-part story that brought the Sontarans
back to the series.
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #400
INDIANA JONES MAGAZINE #4 SPECIAL
Starburst Issue #364: MUMMY 3: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR: Actor Brendan Fraser
dusts the sand off his boots and discusses the second sequel to the 1999 action Fantasy
film. DOCTOR WHO: Director Graeme Harper provides details on the return of former
companion Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) and the changing life of Donna (Catherine Tate).
HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY - Director Guillermo del Toro provides a ring-side-seat
right in the middle of a night-shoot of this sequel near Budapest… THE INCREDIBLE
HULK - Director Louis Leterrier talks about his hopes for a hulking success with his
rebooted version of the big green giant. 
TV Zone #230: DOCTOR WHO: Director Graeme Harper discuses the epic drama of
season finale Journey’s End - and casting a new Davros! STARGATE ATLANTIS: Actress
Rachel Luttrell returns to Atlantis following onscreen and real life maternity, to
take on a new guise as her character Teyla goes undercover as a Wraith Queen… BATTLESTAR
GALACTICA: As the Galactica nears Earth and the pressure comes to bear on President
Roslin, star Mary McDonnell reflects on the burdens of command. REAPER: Former
Invasion star Tyler Labine reveals how he knew the part of slacker Sock was made
for him when he spotted that the character indulged in the same ‘tape hand’ stunts
that he did in reality…
RISING STARS COMPENDIUM HARDCOVER
FARSCAPE #1
ANGEL OMNIBUS
THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES VOLUME 1 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE TP
WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT: A POP-UP GRAPHIC NOVEL
THOR #10
INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #1
CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #12
THE TWELVE #6
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS #1
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #17
SILVERS SURFER: REQUIEM #4
March 27-29, 2009