SCI FI Wire

Caspian's Barnes Worked Virtually

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Ben Barnes, the star of the upcoming sequel The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, told SCI FI Wire that it was a challenge to work on a project where so many of the sets and characters were all left to the actor's imagination.

ABC Orders Life On Mars

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

ABC has given a series order to the time-travel drama Life on Mars, the network confirmed during its upfront presentation for advertisers on May 13.

Holt Kept Open Mind In Skulls

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

NBC newsman Lester Holt, who hosts the upcoming SCI FI Channel investigative special Mystery of the Crystal Skulls, told reporters that it opened his eyes to the possible power of the title artifacts, the inspiration for the upcoming feature film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Kelly Won't Helm Darko 2

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Richard Kelly, who wrote and directed the cult SF film Donnie Darko, wrote on his personal blog that he has received inquiries about a proposed sequel, but is not involved in any way.

CBS Picks Up SF&F Pilots

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

CBS has given series orders to three pilots with supernatural themes for the 2008 fall television season, Variety reported.

No Snow For Fear's Eisner

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Director Breck Eisner told SCI FI Wire that his episode for NBC's upcoming horror anthology series Fear Itself was originally titled "Red Snow," but that it had to be changed to "The Sacrifice" because it didn't snow in Canada when they were shooting.

Weinsteins Reviving Fraggle Rock

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Weinstein Co. will adapt the Jim Henson series Fraggle Rock into a live-action musical feature, Variety reported.

CW Bringing Back Reaper

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The CW network has given a 13-episode midseason renewal to its comedic hourlong series Reaper, Variety reported.

Stone Inspired By Hawking

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jeanette Winterson told SCI FI Wire that her latest novel, The Stone Gods, was inspired by the idea put forth by Stephen Hawking that man must colonize space if he is to have a viable future.

Fonda Joins SCI FI's Revolution

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Peter Fonda has joined the cast of SCI FI Channel's upcoming two-hour pilot Revolution, about a planet colonized by humans, Mark Stern, executive vice president of original programming, told SCI FI Wire.