STARGATE Blasts Off On COMET TV

Comet TV launch photo by Josh Lewis, Seattle Refined
Comet TV launch photo by Josh Lewis, Seattle Refined

Every episode of Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis and Stargate: Universe will now be found on Comet TV.

The new science fiction network launched this past weekend following a “Space Bash” party at EMP Museum in Seattle, home of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Fans packed the shrine to sci-fi and pop culture to celebrate the launch of the new network for classic genre movies and shows. Continue reading STARGATE Blasts Off On COMET TV

COMET TV

Comet TV Launch at EMP Museum photo by ComicsBlend
Comet TV Launch at EMP Museum photo by ComicsBlend

There’s a Comet launching on Halloween.

Comet TV is a brand new television network that’s the new home of classic science fiction and horror.

This Halloween is also a birth day for this new network.

The network is launching  on October 31st with The Terminator, the classic by director James Cameron and featuring sci-fi icons Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn and Lance Henriksen.

The Stargate has found a new home. Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis and Stargate: Universe will air on the new network. Each weeknight will feature Outer Limits and Stargate episodes. Continue reading COMET TV

AMANDA TAPPING at EMERALD CITY COMICON

A huge announcement for sci-fi fans from the biggest comics and pop culture event in the Pacific Northwest.

Emerald City Comicon announced Amanda Tapping has join the stellar roster of celebrity guests at the 2015 event.

Tapping played Dr. Samantha Carter for 12 seasons on Stargate: SG-1, Atlantis and Universe.

The star expanded her fan following as Dr. Helen Magnus on Sanctuary, a series she helped developed from web to The SyFy Channel. Fans of Supernatural will know her as the angel Naomi. Continue reading AMANDA TAPPING at EMERALD CITY COMICON

Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend
Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend

Build a bigger con and they will come!

 

Thousands of comic book and sci-fi fans packed the Oregon Convention Center for Rose City Comic Con this weekend. In just one year the Portland con quadrupled its show size with more celebrity guests, more panels, more game tournaments and more everything geek-tastic in a town that’s known for comics.

 

Avery Brooks who played Captain Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a huge draw and among the brand new celebrity faces greeting Northwest fans for the first time. Some of the faithful brought DS9 comic books, Continue reading Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

ARROW Casts Farscape, Stargate Star

courtesy The CW

Producers of The CW hit ARROW are making it hard for die-hard sci-fi fans not to tune in! Ben Browder (Farscape, Stargate SG-1) will join the series as DC Comics character Ted Gaynor according to IGN.

The Blackhawk Squadron member will be the former commanding office of bodyguard Diggle on the series. Browder recently guest starred on the Doctor Who episode A Town Called Mercy. I LOVED Browder as John Crichton on Farscape. Ted Gaynor hits Starling City in the eleventh episode.

John Barrowman (Torchwood, Doctor Who) will join the series in a yet undisclosed role.

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True Blood, Stargate Stars Join Emerald City Comicon

Kristin Bauer of True Blood at Fan Expo Vancouver, photo by ComicsBlend.com

  I’m thrilled to share two big celebrity guest announcements for my hometown con!

  Emerald City Comicon is bringing Kristin Bauer (Pam of True Blood) and Michael Shanks (Dr. Daniel Jackson of Stargate SG-1) to next year’s big event!

  Bauer was recently cast as Maleficent on Once Upon a Time. I had the privilege of meeting her this year as Fan Expo Vancouver. She is even more gorgeous in person!

Both stars will be appearing Saturday and Sunday. Emerald City Comicon is March 1-3, 2013 in Seattle.

By Editor