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Rachel Nichols on CONTINUUM Season Two

Rachel Nichols in CONTINUUM courtesy SyFy

Continuum Season Two begins on the SyFy Channel this Friday, June 7th. Here’s a sneak peek at the exciting new season from two of the stars:

Rachel Nichols (Star Trek, Alias, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) plays Kiera Cameron, a police officer for a corporate run law enforcement organization in 2077. Kiera has been torn from her family and thrust into our time along with a fanatic group of terrorists from her future.

Erik Knudsen plays Alec Sadler the young computer guru who helps her in the present day but….

SPOILERS from Season One!

In the shocking season one finale we learned Alec grows up to the corporate overlord who is ultimately responsible for Kiera being trapped in the past and losing her family.

Earlier this year at Fan Expo Vancouver – Nichols and Knudsen told me how the future revelation affects their characters bond and sets the drama for the new season.

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DAREDEVIL Ends and Begins!

Daredevil End of Days #8 courtesy Marvel

This is a HUGE week for Daredevil fans with a ending and beginning!

Daredevil: End of Days #8 is the grand finale of the “Last Daredevil Story” by the superstar team of Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Klaus Janson Alex Maleev! The The mystery of Daredevil’s final words are exposed. How will it change Ben Urich’s life?

As the “final” story of Daredevil comes to a stunning end, Marvel begins a brand new series with untold tales of the Man Without Fear!

Daredevil: Dark Nights #1 courtesy Marvel

Daredevil: Dark Knights #1 is an eight part anthology with an all-star roster of creators telling their stories of Matt Murdock. The first issue marks the return of legendary Daredevil artist Lee Weeks in a story he wrote and drew. Angels Unaware is the story of a patient near death in a blizzard. Can New York City’s “Guardian Devil” save them?

It’s been incredible to see the resurgence of Daredevil, the amazing assembling of major talents telling DD stories. With the popular and critical acclaim of the ongoing Daredevil series by Mark Waid and the film rights back at Marvel – is it possible would could see Daredevil on the big screen again or perhaps guests on Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD television series?

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Matt Smith Exits DOCTOR WHO

Matt Smith as The Doctor courtesy BBC America

Matt Smith is turning in his sonic screwdriver and giving control of the Tardis to a new actor. Smith is leaving Doctor Who after four years – the BBC confirms. The Eleventh Doctor will appear in November’s 50th Anniversary Special and regenerate in the Christmas special.

Matt Smith says:

“Doctor Who has been the most brilliant experience for me as an actor and a bloke, and that largely is down to the cast, crew and fans of the show. I’m incredibly Continue reading Matt Smith Exits DOCTOR WHO

DOCTOR WHO Star Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

A Doctor Who companion is leaping to the big screen! Karen Gillan (Amy Pond of Doctor Who) is joining the cast of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy according to The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision. She is reportedly playing the villain.

Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista are playing Star-Lord, Gamora and Drax. Glenn Close recently joined as a leader of the Nova Corp (an intergalactic police force.)

Lee Pace is playing a villain rumored to be the Collector.

Michael Rooker is playing Yondu – a member of the original Guardians.

I wonder if Continue reading DOCTOR WHO Star Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

The Fourth DOCTOR WHO Versus?

Doctor Who Prisoners of Time #5 courtesy IDW Publishing

The nostalgic and fun joyride Doctor Who Prisoners of Time from IDW Publishing continues with a new chapter starring the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison.) Fans of the Davison era will love this week’s adventure and be swept up in the year long story celebrating the Time Lord’s 50th Anniversary!

I just enjoyed BBC America’s look back at the Fifth Doctor so this week’s arrival is a wonderful way to continue the celebration of the Time Lord from the 1980’s!

Each chapter has focused on each of the previous Doctors. An invisible enemy has kidnapped each of those Doctor’s companions. Doctor Who Prisoners of Time #5 reveals the current fate of the missing companions and the main villain Continue reading The Fourth DOCTOR WHO Versus?

MAN OF STEEL to MAN FROM UNCLE?

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers photo by Clay Enos

Will the new Superman actor trade in his super suit for a tuxedo?

Man of Steel star Henry Cavill is in talks to replace Tom Cruise in the Guy Ritchie directed The Man From U.N.C.L.E. for Warner Brothers according to Variety. Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger) recently signed on as Russian agent Ilya Kuryakin. Cavill would play American spy Napoleon Solo. Cruise left to film a 5th Mission Impossible movie. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. would be based on the 1960’s television series about agents of the United Network Command for Law Enforcement who fought against the evil agents of THRUSH.

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Top 5 Comic Book Picks for May 29, 2013

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #5 The Doctor Who Anniversary epic continues with an adventure starring the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison.) Which foe return and which companion will fall victim to the mysterious villain scheming against all versions of the Time Lord?

Earth 2 Annual #1 Batman of Earth 2 makes his debut! Who is wearing the cape and cowl in this world? Will the Dark Knight join Atom’s band of heroes?

New Avengers #6 Have Marvel’s biggest brains crossed Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for May 29, 2013

Nichelle Nichols at Emerald City Comicon

The first celebrity for 2014’s Emerald City Comicon is a Star Trek icon! Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura of the classic series) will appear next year’s event all three days. The announcement closes a great milestone for Trek fans. Nichols is the fifth and final original cast member to attend ECCC over the last five years.

Nichelle Nichols is a trailblazer in television and life as one of the first black actresses in a prominent television role. Nichols would use her star power to work for NASA recruiting women and minorities into the space agency.

Nichols is also an accomplished Continue reading Nichelle Nichols at Emerald City Comicon

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