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Stargate Universe (SGU) Is Dead Jim – Show Cancelled
Dec 26th
Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news to those of you who are Stargate Universe fans. Stargate Universe has officially been cancelled after only halfway through the second season. As I like to say, they finally put a bullet in that sick horse and put it out of its misery.
For those of you who actually liked SGU, it seems that the cast had no idea and only found out themselves on twitter. That is almost as bad as getting fired from your job via text message. Apparently the long (might I say very long) story arcs will not be tied up as the writers had no idea and were unable to write an conclusion to finish up season 2.
Apparently the show was barely breaking the 1 million mark in viewers. The execs over at SyFy even tried shifting the time slots to no avail. You can’t blame SyFy. If you aren’t getting viewers, you aren’t making money.
I actually started warming up to SGU again with the final few episodes of season 1, but again became tired and bored with season 2. It was like treading through molasses for me. The thing I personally liked most about SGU was the instrumental / synthesized music.
I liked Stargate SG1 and SGA for the action, quick conclusions to story lines and the funny / witty humor. I found very few of these traits in SGU.
My very conservative family, who loved SG1 and SGA were turned off from the pilot of SGU after some fairly suggestive scenes. Remember, SG1 and SGA were very family friendly (not counting Children of the Gods). My entire family, kids, siblings and others could sit down, laugh and enjoy Stargate. SGU pretty much shot that down, along with their viewership.
I have to say that I’m not surprised, although I can’t say I’m entirely happy either. I was really hoping for a 3rd SG1 to DVD movie. That will probably not happen now.
Oh well. As far as I’m concerned, Stargate ended with SGA.
Tron Legacy – Anyone Else Excited?
Oct 26th
So I saw the Tron Legacy movie trailer a few days ago and have to say I don’t think I’ve been this excited about a movie since the Lord of the Rings trilogy came out. I have taken the day off of work and am going to do everything I can to see it in Imax 3D. I know the trailer has been out for a little while now, but can I say WOW!
Is anyone else out there as excited about Tron Legacy as I am? I’ve been a fan of the original Tron since the 80′s. So here you go. The newish Tron Legacy trailer. Enjoy!
Official Tron Legacy Trailer
Blade Runner Soundtrack – One Of The Best Sci-Fi Albums Ever?
Oct 26th
I don’t know why, but I have been on a huge music trip lately and can’t seem to get enough. Part of it is because I like to load up my iPod and listen to music all day at work. It gets the creative juices flowing. So I was recently thinking about what some of the best Sci-Fi albums out there are. Many people claim that Blade Runner touts one of the best.
I personally like Blade Runner, and consider it to be a work of art, but don’t know if I consider it to be the best. I think Star Wars (John Williams) and Star Trek (James Horner ST2) are some of my faves. I recently wrote about Stargate Universe having some great music as well.
As far as Video games are concerned, I think Halo and Mass Effect have some of the best tracks out there. Mass Effect has some very close similarities to Blade Runner. Are there any other good Sci-Fi games out there with a good soundtrack? I’m always up for suggestions.
Anyway, here is a great compilation of Blade Runner music. It probably still ranks right up there with some of my favorites. Enjoy!
Compilation Of Blade Runner Music
Blade Runner Love Theme
So there you go. Some classic Blade Runner!
Stargate Universe Music / Soundtrack – Absolutely Magical
Jun 20th
So I have been pretty vocal about how much I disliked Stargate Universe. The first half was boring, graphic in many situations and not my cup of tea. I decided to flat out stop watching it. The show “V” was on at the time and I really enjoyed it. I have since re-watched all 10 seasons of Stargate SG-1.
I later listened to a few podcasts from the guys over at Gateworld (great podcast by the way) and decided to give Stargate Universe a second chance. I don’t know if the writers took a hint, but the second half has actually turned out to be some pretty good stuff.
You know what I am liking most about Stargate Universe? The music! It has one of the best soundtracks I have heard on a TV series in a while, probably since Star Trek TNG. So here are a few excellent soundtrack clips I have found on YouTube. There still isn’t an album available, but once it is, I’m there!
Stargate Universe “Light” Soundtrack:
Stargate Universe “Air” Soundtrack
Stargate Universe “Incursion” Soundtrack
All I can say is WOW! I love it!
Logan’s Run Remake Is Back On Track! Yeah!
May 27th
A long-in-development remake of the 1976 sci-fi classic Logan’s Run is FINALLY back on track with the addition of a new director for the project, according to the Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision blog.
Carl Rinsch is the name now attached to direct the movie, which is being produced by Joel Silver and Akiva Goldsman. Silver told reporters last weekend during press interviews for Splice, which he also produced, that he was still eager to remake Logan’s Run. A script has been around for a while, although a new one will probably be written if the movie goes forward again.
If Rinsch’s name sounds familiar, that’s because he was at one time a candidate to direct the upcoming Alien prequel until Ridley Scott decided to make that picture himself. Rinsch is one of the hottest directors of commercials around (he’s done a lot of ad work for Ridley and Tony Scott’s company) and has been wanting to make the jump into feature films for a while.
A recent SF-themed short he made for Phillips Electronics, called The Gift, was impressive enough that several studios wanted to turn that into a feature itself. Although that fell through because Phillips owns the rights, it was good enough to get Rinsch on the radar for Logan’s Run.
The original Logan’s Run, based on the book by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson, takes place in a future society where everyone must die at the age of 30. Michael York starred as Logan, a Sandman, whose job it is to execute those “runners” who do not voluntarily turn themselves in on their 30th birthdays. But Logan himself goes on the run in search of a mythical hideaway called Sanctuary. The age limit in the original novel was 21, and Silver has said that the new film will revert back to that.
X-Men director Bryan Singer was going to direct the remake a few years back, but he put it aside to focus on 2006′s Superman Returns. Other directors who have run the project through the development mill include James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) and Joseph Kosinski (Tron Legacy).
Do you think Logan’s Run is ripe for remaking?
This article was originally shown on the Sci Fi Wire here and is written by Don Kaye.
Stargate Universe – Will It Get Exciting?
Nov 13th
I am a huge fan of Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis. I have been a huge fan of the genre since the original movie came out in 1994.
I am always willing to give a show a chance. Now that I have seen 7 episodes of Stargate Universe, I have to say that I am starting to get really disappointed. I know everyone keeps touting that Stargate Universe is “Stargate” grown up and that it is more character developed. I realize that the show needs to change to attract a bigger audience. I am cool with that. I think, however, in their effort to sex up the show and make it more like Battlestar Galactica they may be driving away their core base.
The show fore me, however, has too much character development and not enough action. The character development itself really isn’t that good anyway. I am a huge fan of FireFly, and character development on that show was amazing.
I am really hoping, before giving up all hope, that there will be an episode with some real action (and not of the sexual nature). I don’t want to sound like too much of a prude, but the sexual encounters on this show are a little too much for me. I used to watch Stargate with the entire family, with my own mom being a fan. Not any more. I won’t watch this with my son. I want my Sci-Fi to be of the Star Wars nature with lots of lasers and explosions.
The visuals, on the other hand, are amazing. I think the ship is beautiful and the CGI is really good. Joel Goldsmith has also written an amazing score for the show.
Eli, to me, seems to be the most redeemable character. I will keep watching a few more episodes before throwing in the towel. 
Darth Vader Playing Golf – Hilarious!
Jul 7th
I like to post a good video from time to time. I just came across a really good one. this is a Spike TV advertisement with Darth Vader playing golf. I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time, especially when the guy pulls out his golf club at the end. At the end it says “Star Wars, There Is Much To Be Learned.” Check it out when you have a moment!
Star Trek Movie – Any Good? –Spoilers–
Jun 30th
I am an avid Star Trek fan. I have enjoyed it since I was a kid, watching the Original Series. I became more of a fan in 1987 with the first airing of Star Trek the Next Generation. I loved and enjoyed the idea of an uplifting future where famine and poverty were gone. Star Trek DS9 deviated too far from Gene’s vision for the future, but I still enjoyed the series. I was a little concerned about the new Star Trek movie with fears it would stray even more from Gene Rodenberry’s vision of the future.
I have to say that I was surprised, for the better. The movie was a stunning success. There are certainly holes in the plot, and even areas that bugged me a little when compared to the original series (Spock and Uhura?). Overall, however, it was really fun to watch. I really enjoyed Karl Urban, Pine and Quinto as the three main characters.
Although I really like the actor that plays Scotty, especially in Shawn of the Dead, I don’t think he made a good fit for the character. I also really didn’t like the boiler-room appearance of engineering. It looked like they didn’t have enough money to complete the set and went with a nearby factory for on-site filming. When they ejected the core at the end of the film, it looked like there were 4-6 cores that were ejected.
I’m iffy about Vulcan being destroyed. That was a jaw dropper. All I could think was, “I’m sure they’ll fix this at the end of the film.” I suppose Tuvok from Voyager will probably never come to be. I have had several conversations with people about weather this was an alternate timeline or the same timeline, now altered. What did you guys get from it?
Anyway, I would give the movie 4.5 out of 5 stars. I still have to say, however , that I still put the Wrath of Kahn and First Contact above this movie in my list. It has been a great summer for movies.
Trekcast – A Very Enjoyable Star Trek Podcast
Apr 21st
So I just received a free iPod Nano from my sister (thank you), who decided to upgrade to something with a little more storage space. I received the package from her about two weeks ago. I had previously been using a Sandisk Sansa (love it), but decided to try out the PodCasts with my Nano.
I can’t even begin to tell you how bad some of the podcasts out there are, many of them with volume levels all out of whack and hard to understand. Many of them sound like a frat group got together and decided to throw something together on their mother’s computer.
I did a few searches for Star Trek, Star Wars and Stargate and came upon a podcast by a few people out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The podcast is Trekcast. I have to say the podcast is enjoyable, informative and great listening during work. Best of all, the sound levels are just right. Trekcast also seems to be overall work safe. They also give some good updates on the progress of the new Star Trek the Experience. Dang I miss that place!
When you all have time, you should go check them out and subscribe, that is if you like all things Star Trek.
You can find their site here: Trekcast
Star Trek PEZ Dispenser – How Could You Say No?
Mar 26th
I love PEZ candy and Star Trek. As luck would have it, there is a Star Trek TOS themed PEZ dispenser now available. My wife saw Drew Carey give one away on The Price Is Right. As soon as she told me, I thought it must be something promoting the new Star Trek movie. While I have nothing against the new movie, William Shatner is the only true Kirk and Leonard Nimoy is the only true Spock. I decided to look them up on Amazon and sure enough, it is the original series. Pretty cool huh?! You can find the Star Trek themed PEZ dispenser here.
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