calliopes_pen: (taibhrigh Daniel Jackson knowledge)
2012-01-23 01:15 pm

Fannish Items of Interest

Dick Tufeld has passed away, at the age of 69, due to congestive heart failure. May he rest in peace. He was possibly most famous for being the voice of the robot who frequently said “Danger, Will Robinson!” on Lost In Space. According to IMDB, he was also the opening announcer for Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends, as well as The Time Tunnel and Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea. I watched the last two on The Sci-Fi Channel, in its early days.

FileSonic has disabled all file sharing capabilities.

Dreamhost was hacked.

March 10th marks the 15th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiering on the now-defunct WB. [profile] whedonesque discusses it here. I’ve been a fan since Dead Man’s Party aired at the beginning of season 3.

Weekend Discussion Thread for Satellite News: Has MST3K Helped You Through A Difficult Time?

The official [community profile] sherlockbbc series 2 friending meme is here.

Lost Girl Prompt Meme.

The next movie for Svengoolie is Abbott And Costello Go To Mars.

One man’s attempt to map every family tree in Middle Earth.

Neil Gaiman drew a “wobbly dragon” in honor of those celebrating the Chinese New Year.

John Rozum explains his exit from Static Shock.

Trailer for the Doctor Who video game, The Eternity Clock.

SFX lists the Top 50 Vampires 2012. Some characters from Dark Shadows, Being Human (both the US and UK versions) and the Buffyverse make the list. [profile] whedonesque discusses the list here.
calliopes_pen: (taibhrigh Daniel Jackson knowledge)
2012-01-23 01:15 pm

Fannish Items of Interest

Dick Tufeld has passed away, at the age of 69, due to congestive heart failure. May he rest in peace. He was possibly most famous for being the voice of the robot who frequently said “Danger, Will Robinson!” on Lost In Space. According to IMDB, he was also the opening announcer for Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends, as well as The Time Tunnel and Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea. I watched the last two on The Sci-Fi Channel, in its early days.

FileSonic has disabled all file sharing capabilities.

Dreamhost was hacked.

March 10th marks the 15th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiering on the now-defunct WB. [profile] whedonesque discusses it here. I’ve been a fan since Dead Man’s Party aired at the beginning of season 3.

Weekend Discussion Thread for Satellite News: Has MST3K Helped You Through A Difficult Time?

The official [community profile] sherlockbbc series 2 friending meme is here.

Lost Girl Prompt Meme.

The next movie for Svengoolie is Abbott And Costello Go To Mars.

One man’s attempt to map every family tree in Middle Earth.

Neil Gaiman drew a “wobbly dragon” in honor of those celebrating the Chinese New Year.

John Rozum explains his exit from Static Shock.

Trailer for the Doctor Who video game, The Eternity Clock.

SFX lists the Top 50 Vampires 2012. Some characters from Dark Shadows, Being Human (both the US and UK versions) and the Buffyverse make the list. [profile] whedonesque discusses the list here.
calliopes_pen: (ascendant_angel Watson checks LJ more th)
2012-01-10 03:53 pm

Fannish Items of Interest

If you’re in the US, there’s a recall of Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin, and Gas-X. Just checked around the house with the first (which I can’t take, but others do) and last which I’ve taken in the past, and neither bottle have the affected expiration dates.

Hostess plans to file for bankruptcy.

Sinead Keenan is leaving Being Human, following the exits of Russell Tovey and Aidan Turner

The release date for Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters is being pushed back from March 2, 2012, to January 11th, 2013.

Bloody Disgusting tells what the next Simpsons Treehouse of Horror will be about.

In addition to Mirror Mirror, Snow White And The Huntsman, and the other one that’s basically a slasher movie, now we have Grimm’s Snow White, starring Eliza Bennett. Watch the trailer at the link. It’s from The Asylum, so I wouldn’t expect too much from it.

From Cracked: The 7 Stupidest Alibis In The History of Crime.

San Diego Comic Con pre-registration has opened.

Universal is restoring some classic horror movies, as part of its 100th anniversary.

Fandango has started selling midnight showing tickets for The Dark Knight Rises in IMAX, in certain major cities across the country.

The Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon will kick off the Marvel programming block on Disney XD.

Here’s short footage of Erica Durance, dressed as Wonder Woman, in an upcoming episode of Harry’s Law for those that are interested.

Police Academy remake confirmed. I was never interested in watching the original or its sequels, and I don’t plan on seeing the remake.
calliopes_pen: (ascendant_angel Watson checks LJ more th)
2012-01-10 03:53 pm

Fannish Items of Interest

If you’re in the US, there’s a recall of Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin, and Gas-X. Just checked around the house with the first (which I can’t take, but others do) and last which I’ve taken in the past, and neither bottle have the affected expiration dates.

Hostess plans to file for bankruptcy.

Sinead Keenan is leaving Being Human, following the exits of Russell Tovey and Aidan Turner

The release date for Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters is being pushed back from March 2, 2012, to January 11th, 2013.

Bloody Disgusting tells what the next Simpsons Treehouse of Horror will be about.

In addition to Mirror Mirror, Snow White And The Huntsman, and the other one that’s basically a slasher movie, now we have Grimm’s Snow White, starring Eliza Bennett. Watch the trailer at the link. It’s from The Asylum, so I wouldn’t expect too much from it.

From Cracked: The 7 Stupidest Alibis In The History of Crime.

San Diego Comic Con pre-registration has opened.

Universal is restoring some classic horror movies, as part of its 100th anniversary.

Fandango has started selling midnight showing tickets for The Dark Knight Rises in IMAX, in certain major cities across the country.

The Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon will kick off the Marvel programming block on Disney XD.

Here’s short footage of Erica Durance, dressed as Wonder Woman, in an upcoming episode of Harry’s Law for those that are interested.

Police Academy remake confirmed. I was never interested in watching the original or its sequels, and I don’t plan on seeing the remake.
calliopes_pen: (sallymn Brigadier good show)
2011-11-19 12:42 pm

Fannish Items of Interest

I went back into my Yuletide sign-up a little while ago, and in the Bucket List tacked on Clue (1985). I debated whether or not to throw in Snow White And The Huntsman since we’ve only got a trailer and nothing else until 2012, before deciding to add it. As a reminder for anyone planning to sign-up, Yuletide sign-ups close Sunday, at 7 PM CST. I predict at least one more bout of editing for me before they close, since that’s how things go.

The trailer for the Christmas episode of Doctor Who was released—the title is The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe. Matt Smith appears as the Doctor on Children In Need, offers the clothes he’s wearing at that moment to charity.

In addition to the other comics previously mentioned, Marvel is also canceling Daken: Dark Wolverine.

Diablo Cody discusses the Evil Dead reboot.

A sneak peek of season 2 of Syfy’s Being Human.

December is Small Fandom Month at [livejournal.com profile] crack_van.

[livejournal.com profile] shan_3414 is hosting a multifandom gifting meme, called the 2011 Stocking Swap.

Joss Whedon talks about making the Avengers in an interview with Yahoo Movies. [livejournal.com profile] whedonesque discusses it here.

Deadpool pencil holder. Comes equipped with a ninja star embedded in his severed head.

What Culture lists 8 Actors Who Could Play The Doctor In A Film Reboot.

Mark Hall has passed away, at the age of 74, due to cancer. May he rest in peace. He was the co-creator of Danger Mouse and Count Duckula. His studio also produced Scream of the Shalka, and animated the missing first and fourth episodes of the Doctor Who serial The Invasion, for a DVD release.
calliopes_pen: (sallymn Brigadier good show)
2011-11-19 12:42 pm

Fannish Items of Interest

I went back into my Yuletide sign-up a little while ago, and in the Bucket List tacked on Clue (1985). I debated whether or not to throw in Snow White And The Huntsman since we’ve only got a trailer and nothing else until 2012, before deciding to add it. As a reminder for anyone planning to sign-up, Yuletide sign-ups close Sunday, at 7 PM CST. I predict at least one more bout of editing for me before they close, since that’s how things go.

The trailer for the Christmas episode of Doctor Who was released—the title is The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe. Matt Smith appears as the Doctor on Children In Need, offers the clothes he’s wearing at that moment to charity.

In addition to the other comics previously mentioned, Marvel is also canceling Daken: Dark Wolverine.

Diablo Cody discusses the Evil Dead reboot.

A sneak peek of season 2 of Syfy’s Being Human.

December is Small Fandom Month at [livejournal.com profile] crack_van.

[livejournal.com profile] shan_3414 is hosting a multifandom gifting meme, called the 2011 Stocking Swap.

Joss Whedon talks about making the Avengers in an interview with Yahoo Movies. [livejournal.com profile] whedonesque discusses it here.

Deadpool pencil holder. Comes equipped with a ninja star embedded in his severed head.

What Culture lists 8 Actors Who Could Play The Doctor In A Film Reboot.

Mark Hall has passed away, at the age of 74, due to cancer. May he rest in peace. He was the co-creator of Danger Mouse and Count Duckula. His studio also produced Scream of the Shalka, and animated the missing first and fourth episodes of the Doctor Who serial The Invasion, for a DVD release.
calliopes_pen: (regency_cate No books no soul)
2011-11-12 09:37 am

Fannish Items of Interest

Gateways to Geekery: Terry Pratchett novels.

80 foot Superman Thanksgiving Parade balloon from 1940.

Dimestore Dames spotlights Mary Jane Watson.

Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen, Victor Gischler, Christos Gage and Nick Lowe discuss Kitty Pryde.

Bruce Campbell weighs in on the Evil Dead remake.

From Cracked: 5 Batman Villains Too Lame To Survive A Single Issue.

Svengoolie shows Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man tonight.

A sixth performer performer was injured during Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.

Fans of the late All My Children may not be getting a web series after all, as plans have been put on hold thanks to a lack of funding.

Russell Tovey is leaving Being Human.

The trailer for Snow White And The Huntsmen. If Kristen Stewart weren’t in this movie, I would actually want to watch. [profile] whedonesque discusses it here.

Yuletide nominations are open! The locked-in nominations. Someone else nominated Back to the Future, and two characters from Fright Night (1985). I nominated My Best Friend Is A Vampire, The Librarian movies, and Fright Night (1985), so I could include Peter Vincent and Charley Brewster. If anyone hasn’t nominated their fandoms yet, please consider adding Ghostbusters or either incarnation of Dark Shadows. (I was so close to going through with nominating Mr. Boogedy)
calliopes_pen: (regency_cate No books no soul)
2011-11-12 09:37 am

Fannish Items of Interest

Gateways to Geekery: Terry Pratchett novels.

80 foot Superman Thanksgiving Parade balloon from 1940.

Dimestore Dames spotlights Mary Jane Watson.

Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen, Victor Gischler, Christos Gage and Nick Lowe discuss Kitty Pryde.

Bruce Campbell weighs in on the Evil Dead remake.

From Cracked: 5 Batman Villains Too Lame To Survive A Single Issue.

Svengoolie shows Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man tonight.

A sixth performer performer was injured during Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.

Fans of the late All My Children may not be getting a web series after all, as plans have been put on hold thanks to a lack of funding.

Russell Tovey is leaving Being Human.

The trailer for Snow White And The Huntsmen. If Kristen Stewart weren’t in this movie, I would actually want to watch. [profile] whedonesque discusses it here.

Yuletide nominations are open! The locked-in nominations. Someone else nominated Back to the Future, and two characters from Fright Night (1985). I nominated My Best Friend Is A Vampire, The Librarian movies, and Fright Night (1985), so I could include Peter Vincent and Charley Brewster. If anyone hasn’t nominated their fandoms yet, please consider adding Ghostbusters or either incarnation of Dark Shadows. (I was so close to going through with nominating Mr. Boogedy)