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New ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Series On the Way

Posted on July 28, 2010

Yes, you read that headline correctly. Syfy is preparing a new Battlestar Galactica series, currently entitled Blood and Chrome, that will follow the exploits of William Adama during the Cylon War.

However, before you start to get too excited the series won’t actually be a full blown TV show airing on Syfy. Instead, it will be a web series with about 10 episodes, each around 9 minutes long. Not that I have anything against web series, in fact I kinda love them. I was just hoping for a new network show with a big budget and lots of awesome Cylon heads exploding and big space battles.

Oh well, here’s more on the show from Syfy:

According to Mark Stern, Syfy’s executive vice president of original programming and the co-head of original content for Universal Cable Productions, “Battlestar Galactica” and “Caprica” co-executive producer Michael Taylor will write the the script for the new venture.

“Blood & Chrome” is “about a young man’s initiation into war: both the realities of war as fought by soldiers on the ground (and in Battlestars and Vipers), and the somewhat less real version portrayed in the media,” according to Taylor.

“Blood & Chrome” would consist of nine or 10 episodes of nine or 10 minutes each, and it would make use of cutting-edge digital technology and special effects to depict the Cylon War. If it is greenlit to production, it will be filmed using green screens and virtual sets, not unlike Syfy’s “Sanctuary” or James Cameron’s “Avatar.” Before “Battlestar Galactica” ended, high-tech scans were made of all the show’s sets, so that the special-effects team will be able to re-create them (possibly even in 3D).

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SDCC10: Josh Gates Discusses ‘Destination Truth’

Posted on July 28, 2010

As you Flickcast readers know, I’m a huge fan of SyFy’s Destination Truth. I’ve urged you to watch it. Are you? If not, why? You know I have impeccable taste and that I never steer you wrong.

Perhaps this final bit of evidence will convince you. I had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Gates at Comic-Con this year. Just being around him is an adventure. Do you know how many White Shirts (the preferred color of security this year) I had to dodge just to get into the SyFy press room? Do you know how many times my phone went out as I was trying to find them? Do you know how dehydrated and shaky I was? Yeah. You have no idea. This was hardcore. Press badges mean nothing in the wilderness of Comic-Con.

All humor aside (and I’m quite ill as I’m writing this, so it’s probably not as funny as I think it is), it was fantastic to talk to Gates. He talked about the dangers of filming Destination Truth, the things he still can’t explain, and just how they do laundry in far-flung locations. After the jump, watch the delight that is Josh Gates, and be sure to check out the exotic delight that is Destination Truth when it returns to SyFy on September 9th.

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The Flickcast – Episode 64: What is the Event?

Posted on July 28, 2010

This week on The Flickcast Chris and Matt are recovering from Comic-Con in San Diego but are still managing to do a show this week. Some of the topics they cover this time around include thoughts on several NBC pilots like Outsourced, The Event, Undercovers and Chase. Also, the boys discuss the new Sucker Punch trailer and director Zack Snyder, potential X-Men First Class casting and a bit more about the fun and some issues with Comic-Con.

They also made some picks this week including Matt’s pick of Blazing Saddles on Blu-ray and Chris’ pick of the Stanley Kubrick film Full Metal Jacket.

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, at Facebook and MySpace or via email.

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New ‘Thor’ Game Gets a Trailer

Posted on July 28, 2010

Video games and comic pretty much go hand in hand these days. Whenever a movie based on a comic book character or franchise is on the way, expect a video game to soon follow. Marvel’s upcoming Thor film is no exception and will have a game based on it released soon after the movie.

Here’s all the info, and the first trailer, on the game from our pals at Marvel:

“Whosoever holds this hammer…if he be worthy…”

On the heels of San Diego’s Comic-Con last week, SEGA has made available the teaser trailer for the recently announced title, Thor: The Video Game, that was displayed at the convention.

Coming next year to the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, PSP system, Wii and Nintendo DS, this 3rd person action adventure boasts an original storyline exclusive to the videogame, for which Matt Fraction, lead Thor comic book author, served as story consultant.

Fans of this character will also get their first glimpse of Thor’s legendary hammer, Mjölnir, in this teaser trailer. Check it out after the jump and let us know what you think of it.

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Apple Announces Updated Mac Pro, Multi-Touch Trackpad, More

Posted on July 28, 2010

While the recent iPad and iPhone 4 devices have certainly hogged the spotlight when it comes to Apple product launches, the Cupertino company recently announced some much-needed updates to their Mac Pro and iMac lines that are sure to please power-users everywhere. First up? The Mac Pro gets a makeover.

Early 2009 was the last overhaul of the Mac Pro line we’ve seen from Apple, however starting next month (August 2010), the Mac Pro line will get a power bump. Drool over these specs: up to 12-cores in your system at up to 2.93GHz, an ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory standard (or, you can upgrade to an ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory) running on a PCI Express 2.0 16-lane bus.

New solid-state drive options are available with the option to add up to four 512GB solid-state drives — or any combination of solid-state and hard drives. These new Mac Pro’s will start at $2,499 and will be easily expandable and quite customizable indeed.

Apple’s newest iMac computers will have a starting price of $1,199 and include some upgrades as well including a 21.5-inch monitor (a 27-inch model is also available), 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 500GB hard drive, and ATI Radeon HD graphics processor.

Hit the jump for all of the details on Apple’s ‘Magic Trackpad,’ new 27-inch LED Cinema Display and a rechargeable battery system. Did you read that last one right? Yes, yes you did. ‘Magic Trackpad.’ Say it with me.

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SDCC10: Bruce Campbell and Tim Matheson Chat About The Upcoming Season of ‘Burn Notice’

Posted on July 28, 2010

USA’s Burn Notice has been sizzling the small screen all summer long, so The Flickcast braved the waves of fans at the San Diego Comic-Con to talk with its covert operatives.  We were right alongside geek god Bruce Campbell and the sprightly Tim Matheson to discuss living in the scorching heat of Miami. Although one plays the angel and the other the devil on Michael Weston’s shoulder, they have one thing in common: they both enjoy a cool Mojito at the end of a long shoot day.

With their plethora of credits both on and off screen, they are the quintessential “Jack of All Trades.” Campbell, of course, has been acting, directing, producing, and hamming it up in many a geeky film like Evil Dead. Matheson is no stranger to being behind the camera and directing an episode or two of many a USA show including White Collar, Psych, Covert Affairs, and of course his own killer schemes in Burn Notice. I guess being dead frees up your spare time. But, sorrow no more as it’s confirmed Larry Sizemore was (gasp) not really dead and will be returning next season.

Following the jump hear what these two spies have to say about surviving and thriving in the world of Jason Bourne meets Miami Vice and maybe even learn a thing or two.

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What You Missed: Cast Members Discuss ‘The Event’ at San Diego Comic-Con

Posted on July 28, 2010

Missed Comic-Con in San Diego? Or, you were there and just missed one of the panels for a new NBC show called The Event? If you, you missed quite a bit.

As I indicated in my previous first impressions of the show, it has potential. Often, potential is enough for me and I will go ahead and check out more episodes of a show I think has it.

The Event seems to have a lot going for it and I think it may catch on with fans. However, don’t feel you have to take my word for it. Instead, why not let the cast of the show tell you about it. For that, we’ve got all kinds of videos of the cast, including Blair Underwood, Sarah Roemer, Jason Ritter and Laura Innes, doing just that

Check out all the interviews after the jump and see if they do anything for you. The Vent premieres on NBC in the Fall.

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New ‘Family Guy’ Spoof Announced for This Holiday Season

Posted on July 28, 2010

For those Family Guy fans who have been impatiently waiting for the next installment of their Star Wars parody series, you need wait no longer. Seth McFarlane and crew have taken on the last film of the original series,  Return of the Jedi.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced that the new film, Family Guy: It’s a Trap! will be available right in time for Christmas. It will be available in both Blu-ray and DVD formats. Those lucky enough to get into the Comic-Con panel received a 10 minute preview of the new spoof and from various reports it doesn’t disappoint. The rest of us will unfortunately have to wait  until December to get a glimpse.

The press release is touting an all-star array of guest stars including Adam West and Carrie Fisher. We also have the privilege of having Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn reprise their Star Trek roles once again. For those who have not purchased the previous two films, it was also announced  that they will be releasing a triple-pack of all three Star Wars spoofs.

If you are willing to wait, there is a chance that they will follow suit of their last release, Family Guy: Something Something Something Darkside, and utilize Family Guy: It’s a Trap! as next season’s finale. There is no report about what special features will be available or whether there will be any other special editions released concurrently.

Look for Family Guy: It’s a Trap! on December 21st when it hits stores nationwide. For more Family Guy news keep it here at The Flickcast.

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