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'Game Of Thrones' Finds Its Red Viper
29 June 2013 11:46 PM, PDT
This has been probably one of the most difficult rules for HBO's "Game of Thrones" to fill, but it's done, and producers seem to be happy with who they were able to land. Prince Oberyn Martell, known as the "Red Viper," will arrive in King's Landing in Season 4 of the critically acclaimed series, and when he does, he will come in the form of Pedro Pascal. Pascal's name might not be the most familiar, but his face should be. He played Eddie in the 1999 episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" called "The Freshman." Except then, he was known as Pedro Balmaceda. After earning a recurring role in the CBS series "The Good Wife," Pascal was set to play Ed Indelicato in NBC's attempt to bring back "Wonder Woman," but that series died in the pilot stage. Pascal then had a smaller role »
Syfy Comic-Con Panels Include 'Helix,' 'Warehouse 13'
29 June 2013 11:28 PM, PDT
It's going to be a smaller schedule for Syfy when the popular cable channel makes its appearance at San Diego Comic-Con this year. But then again, this is probably just the beginning. Syfy will bring its popular new show "Defiance" back, as well as its upcoming Ronald D. Moore series "Helix." The convention this year will also have what will likely be a tearful goodbye to its long-running "Warehouse 13," which is now filming its final season. The cable channel's panels will mostly be found at the Hilton Bayfront, staying out of the main convention center, with the exception of "Defiance," which will be found in Room 6A Friday morning, July 19 at 10:30. For "Defiance," Syfy is expected to bring many of the stars including Grant Bowler (Nolan), Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater), Stephanie »
George Lucas Ties Knot With Mellody Hobson
29 June 2013 11:09 PM, PDT
George Lucas has never been known to move ahead on something quickly, so it's probably no surprise that the last time the Star Wars creator was married, fans were in line to see "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" for the first time. But 30 years later, Lucas is married again, this time to long-time girlfriend Mellody Hobson, who he proposed to last January. The two were married in a small ceremony in Marin County, Calif., in a ceremony that was attended by director Ron Howard, according to The Daily Mail. Howard, who starred in Lucas' early film "American Graffiti," tweeted that the ceremony was a "joy to behold" and that it was "nothing short of profound." Although Lucas is now $4 billion richer thanks to the sale last year of the Star Wars franchise to the Walt Disney Co., Hobson »
A 'Doctor Who' Goodbye ... From Detroit
29 June 2013 10:38 PM, PDT
Matt Smith is getting ready to say a very tearful goodbye as The Doctor. But first, Matt Smith the actor had to share his thanks to not only the cast and crew of "Doctor Who," but most especially to the fans as well. Recently, while filming Ryan Gosling's directorial debut "How to Catch a Monster" in Detroit, Smith -- sporting a buzz cut hair style -- gave a silent thank you to everyone involved using a series of cue cards for the camera. "Doctor Who land," he started. "A message from me to you. Thank you to a marvelous crew, to the crazy Ginger one (former co-star Karen Gillan), to the one with the nose and funny bones (former co-star Arthur Darvill), to the impossible one in the short red dress (current co-star Jenna-Louise Coleman), and to the pen and scribe, my mate, Moff," referring »
George Lucas Unveils Star Wars-Themed Park
29 June 2013 10:06 PM, PDT
The birthplace of Star Wars will now have a permanent reminder of its place in history after George Lucas unveiled a new park in the town featuring statues of not only Indiana Jones, but of the green Jedi himself, Yoda. Lucas had purchased the land and then donated it to the city of San Anselmo in California, and even paid for the creation of the statues. Yoda is not very tall, of course, standing just 2.5 feet, while Indiana Jones -- who was played by Harrison Ford in the films -- stands at 6-foot-3. "One of the facts which a lot of people don't know about San Anselmo is that both Star Wars and Indiana Jones were created here," Lucas said, according to the Marin Independent Journal. "The actual film was made here. So now we have a little monument to remind everybody that this is where »
Astrojive: A Justice League Movie? Which Justice League?
27 June 2013 11:03 AM, PDT
Man of Steel has passed the $200 million mark and reportedly planted the flag, not just for more Superman movies, but also for other DC Universe films including one starring the Justice League. Although rumors have surfaced, at this point, we Hollywood outsiders know virtually nothing about what the Jl movie will look like when it arrives. It.s probable the moviemakers themselves are still weighing their options. Sadly, it seems unlikely they will hire me to advise them, so there.s no reason for me to sit on my opinions. Accordingly, here are my thoughts on the most basic decision to be made when creating a Justice League movie: Which heroes do you include? Since its first appearance in 1960, the League has had dozens of members. You can.t stuff them all into one flick. The Avengers »
Paramount, Skydance Announce New Terminator Trilogy
27 June 2013 10:06 AM, PDT
It's official: The Terminator franchise will be back, now under the umbrella of Paramount Pictures. Paramount says it has joined forces with Skydance Productions and Annapurna Pictures to return the saga of future robots fighting their war in the present when a rebooted "Terminator" comes to theaters in June 2015. This is big news for the franchise, which last released a film in 2009 with Christian Bale, Sam Worthington and Moon Bloodgood in "Terminator: Salvation." That film earned $125.3 million at the North American box office, well short of its steep $200 million budget. John D. Brancato and Michael Ferris wrote that outing of Terminator returning after 2003's "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines." They won't be back for the reboot, however, with those writing duties falling »
Meet The Team
27 June 2013 9:01 AM, PDT
The following individuals make up Nexus Media Group Inc., which runs Airlock Alpha. Feel free to contact them with questions, comments or concerns in their areas of expertise pertaining to the site. Founder/Editor-In-Chief Michael Hinman, mhinman@airlockalpha.comMichael Hinman is the founder and editor-in-chief for Airlock Alpha and the entire GenreNexus. He owns Nexus Media Group Inc., the parent corporation of the GenreNexus. He's a veteran print journalist and lives in Tampa, Fla. Managing Editor Bryant L. Griffin, bgriffin@airlockalpha.comBryant L. Griffin is managing editor for Airlock Alpha, 1701News and Rabid Doll, and a writer for the entire GenreNexus network. He works at a major-metro newspaper and served as a journalist in the U.S. Army. In 2002, he joined Nexus Media Group Inc., »
The Fannish Life: So Much Television, So Little Time
25 June 2013 8:58 PM, PDT
It goes without saying, or maybe it doesn.t since I.m saying it, that I watched the 2013 season of "Doctor Who." While I was disappointed in the first few episodes, the series ended with some goodies and a big question that is now preying on the minds of all Who fans who.ve seen the last episode for this year. I.d say give all the episodes a watch as Matt Smith does do a fine job as The Doctor, but expect to feel a bit let down at first. It will seem as though your questions about Clara will not be answered in this season but they will be . well, as much as any questions about The Doctor and those who have important places in his life ever are. I'm still hoping for more about The Doctor and the fabulous River Song. Dare I use a pun? Of course I do. »
Marvel Prepping Film Announcements At Comic-Con
25 June 2013 8:45 PM, PDT
Marvel Studios have announced that they will release two films in 2016 and another in 2017, but what they are is anyone.s guess. The wait, however, may not be long; Marvel could be preparing to make an announcement as early as San Diego Comic-Con next month. Given their trend of releasing two movies a year, it's likely that Marvel will also have a second release in 2017, but there has been no confirmation of this. The films will be a part of Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which begins with Edgar Wright.s "Ant-Man" on Nov. 6, 2015, according to IGN. It could be joined by film adaptations of "Doctor Strange" and "Black Panther," yet no one is ruling out an "Inhumans" movie or even a Mark Ruffalo-starring "Hulk" flick. Other rumoured projects in active development at »
Best Time-Travel Movies Of All (Quantum) Time
24 June 2013 5:53 PM, PDT
Sci-fi fans appreciate aliens, zombies and other worlds, but perhaps no topic peaks our imaginations more than time travel. These continuum-jumping tales have a tall task: introduce viewers to a time-travel mechanism; tell an interesting story with a beginning, middle and end; and navigate the metaphysical questions time travel raises. When it's done well, it's beautiful. From Michael J. Fox to Bruce Willis, some of Hollywood's brightest stars have added unique, thought-provoking accounts to the time-travel film cannon. Keep your timelines straight, and remember, don't let your past self see your future self. These time-travel classics will bend your mind. 'Primer' Shot on a $7,000 budget, "Primer" became an indie classic with its realistic premise and science-infused script. »
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