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| News from Alternative Universes Favourites Fly Again (updated 16 nov 03) The list of returning series both old and not-so-old continues to grow as networks discover what was old is now new again! Million Dollar Man [US]- switching tone from action/drama to a satirical comedy with Jim Carrey rumoured to star as the bionic man in this big screen remake! Dark Shadows [US]- the 1966-71 vampire soap-opera which was once resurrected in 1990 starring Ben Cross, is set for a return courtesy of the WB network. The original producer is said to be working with writer John Wells (ER, West Wing) for a possible 2004-05 prime time slot! Firefly [US]- Joss Whedon's award winning and recently cancelled tale of a lone troupe fighting the valient fight in the outer reaches of space is to return both on DVD and the big screen, possibly with the entire cast! Dr. Who [UK]- In development hell for over 10 years, BBC has announced a return of the famous time-lord not seen since '89, sometime possibly in 2005. UPDATE: Rumours abound that BBC is desperate to land Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) as the new Doctor! Blake's 7 [UK]- BBC's cult favourite of a lone troupe valiently fighting an evil empire in the outer reaches of space (trust me- this one's very different from the above Firefly!) is slated to make its return to British airwaves with at least one returning character. Update: it appears the character of AVON will not be returning after all due to "creative differences" Battlestar Galactica [US]- The highly anticipated show about daggits and hippee hair-do's gets a much needed update as it returns this December! (check local listings) Fans will be closely watching as dear characters such as Starbuck gets a sex change, the tin cylons now have skin coverings in the quise of super-models with the rag-tag humans again seeking the 13th colony known as Earth. Logan's Run [US]- That terrific 70's movie starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Peter Ustinov about a society of the future where at the age of 30 all must partake in carousel- a ritual in which all believe lies ressurrection and renewal. Yet for a few who choose to run seeking a mythical sanctuary, it becomes a race against those who hunt them down. Rumoured to yet again be in the running for an update! More coming soon... |
Book News: Hugo Winners Named The Hugo Awards for best Science Fiction works in 2002 were presented 30 Aug 03 at the 61st World Science Fiction Convention in Toronto for the year of 2002. Best Novel Hominids by Robert J Sawyer Best Novella Coraline by Neil Gaiman Best Novelette Slow Life by Michael Swanwick Best Short Story Falling Onto Mars by Geoffrey A Landis Best Dramatic Presentation Conversations With Dead People, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 17 Oct 03 |
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