STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - GE VIDEO: BRILLIANT MACHINES - ROBOTS ON THE MOVE - COMMERICAL
The robots are coming out of the woodwork to attend a mega-summit at an unknown location. A star-studded group that includes Data [Brent Spiner] (Star Trek: The Next Generation), B-9 (Lost in Space), K.I.T.T. (Knight Rider), and Robby the Robot (Forbidden Planet) has gathered to get their first glimpse of the next generation of artificial intelligence -- the "brilliant machines."
The robots want to a firsthand look at the technology that will make machines work better and smarter. Join them to see how the new products from GE are integrating innovative technology with the ability to communicate, making the world work in ways never seen before. Join the revolution.
Also included in the video is Number 5 (Short Circuit).
Source: Vancouver Sun [follow link for complete column]
VANCOUVER SUN: Hollywood North: Continuum finds future in the U.S.
By Mark Leiren-Young
January 17, 2013
Showcase’s futuristic hit Continuum arrived in the U.S. on Syfy [on Jan. 13, 2013] and the future of the made-in-B.C. series is looking bright.
Entertainment Weekly declared the show — about a police officer who gets tossed back in time to our primitive era — a “crisp, crackerjack series” that “deserves a substantial audience in America.” Creator Simon Barry told The Sun, “I’m thrilled at the opportunity to finally bring Continuum to U.S. audiences and that Syfy is the home of the show. Not being able to watch in Vancouver, I spent the premiere monitoring Twitter and the comments were overwhelmingly positive. Now we just need to get the word out beyond the hard-core sci-fi fans and grow the audience.”
The morning after his show’s U.S. debut, Barry woke up to discover that the show was also getting serious respect from the jurors at the first Canadian Screen Awards, where Continuum received five nominations — best dramatic series, best direction for John Cassar, best original series score for Jeff Danna and best visual effects for Adam Stern. Barry also found out he’d been nominated for best writing in a dramatic series for his pilot script, A Stitch in Time...
THE MORTON REPORT: Interview with Arctic Air's Pascale Hutton
By Steve Eramo
January 19, 2013
... Currently, the beautiful and talented Pascale Hutton can be seen playing Krista Ivarson in her second season of the TV drama Arctic Air (airing Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. EST/PST on CBC in Canada). Set in the rural town of Yellowknife in the Canadian north, Krista is among the team of workers trying to keep the struggling Arctic Air airlines afloat, not only as a viable business but also as a lifeline for and to the local community. This particular role came along at just the right time in Hutton’s personal as well as professional life...
... “At the time I had just had a brand new baby and wasn’t really looking at any projects quite yet,” says the actress. “However, my agent showed me the pilot script for Arctic Air and said, ‘I really think you should take a look at this.’ I read it and thought it was great. I was really excited about the script and felt it had tons of potential and longevity in terms of a TV series.
“So I auditioned, which went really well, and the producers were very keen on me coming back and doing a chemistry read with Adam Beach [who plays series leading man, Bobby Martin]. Adam and I read together and clicked right away..."
... Along with Arctic Air, Hutton’s other TV credits include Smallville, Flashpoint, Supernatural, Stargate: Atlantis and Fringe. On the big screen, she has appeared in such films as A Simple Curve, Fantastic Four, Ginger Snaps: The Sequel and Afghan Luke. The actress won a Gemini Award for her recurring role of Julianna Vejzna in the Canadian-made drama series Intelligence...
... Prior to Arctic Air, Hutton played the recurring role of behavioral scientist and Special FBI Agent Abby Corrigan in the sci-fi/fantasy series Sanctuary. Her character became romantically involved with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne), and through him was introduced to the world of legendary creatures called Abnormals.
“Talk about the opposite end of the spectrum,” says Hutton. “Sanctuary was a very special effects-heavy show, so there was a learning curve in terms of technical acting. Seventy-five percent of the show was shot in front of a green screen, and as an actor your imagination has to create almost everything. It’s pretty wild to jump into that sort of world, but a great acting challenge. I loved that the quirks of the characters and the quirks of the relationships between characters were never sacrificed at the expense of the special effects..."
Amanda Tapping, Pascale Hutton and Robin Dunne from Sanctuary's 'Uprising'
Source: The Guardian [follow link for complete interview]
THE GUARDIAN: Jenna-Louise Coleman: 'I couldn't get auditions'
The new Doctor Who assistant on how she struggled after Emmerdale, and why she could be telling bad jokes about dingoes in a parallel universe
by Tom Lamont
26 January 2013
Fittingly, for an actress who last year debuted as a time- and space-hopping adventurer in Doctor Who, Jenna-Louise Coleman is thinking about multiple universes. She recently saw Constellations in the West End, a play that took on the idea of there being infinite dimensions – other worlds in which everything that can happen does happen. Sitting in a London cafe, she reasons: if parallel worlds exist, there's one in which I live in Hollywood and play an Australian in a sitcom, cracking terrible jokes about dingoes.
It almost happened: "Even though my Aussie accent is appalling," says Coleman, 26, who got to the final auditions for the sitcom job, in Los Angeles in 2011, before being called back to England to appear in the ITV drama Titanic. That job opened up a seam of British work – a part in Stephen Poliakoff's drama Dancing on the Edge, a role in Doctor Who – that hasn't let up since. The Poliakoff is an ensemble piece about 1930s jazz musicians. Meanwhile, she has made two meaty Doctor Who cameos to date, including a show-stealing appearance at Christmas, and will be the Doctor's official companion in the next series. Coleman's character is a woman called Oswin, who exists (uh-oh) across multiple dimensions...
NEW Doctor Who season 7.5 episodes resume on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 9/8C on BBC America, with 'Phantom of the Hex.'
The Doctor is back in a fantastic adventure written by the show’s lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat. The episode - the first in a run of 8 - is directed by Colm McCarthy whose previous credits include Hustle, Spooks and Endeavour.
Later adventures in the run include episodes written by Mark Gatiss (Victory of the Daleks, Night Terrors) and Neil Gaiman.
Steven Moffat has promised us that in terms of Doctor Who, 2013 will be a ‘tremendous’ year and we’ll be bringing you more about the forthcoming adventures soon.
SCIFI AIR SHOW - VIDEO: JUPITER 2 LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
The SCI-FI AIR SHOW’s purpose is to preserve and promote the rich and varied history of Sci-Fi/fantasy vehicles. Through display and education we seek to celebrate the classic design and beauty of these ships and the rich imaginations that created them. When the cameras stopped rolling, many of these proud old ships were lost and forgotten. Please join us in working to keep these rare and beautiful birds soaring!
The web site is the brainchild of ILM visual effects artist Bill George, who has created a virtual ‘air show’ with all sorts of classic sci-fi spaceships.
People here at the air show seem to feel a very strong connection to the Jupiter 2, the flying saucer from “Lost in Space”. Fans young and old marvel at its clean design and brilliant craftsmanship. More than just a space vehicle, many people claim it’s also a place where they would want to call home.
Source: Syfy schedulebot [NOTE: Syfy schedule subject to change(s)]
[NOTE: Update February 1, 2013 - SyFyPR tweeted: "Time change alert! New start time for 2 hour #BattlestarGalactica: Blood & Chrome prequel movie! NOW airs at * 8/7c * on February 10!!!" UPDATE Feb 2 - Syfy has updated their schedulebot and changes are now reflected on this post.]
SCIFI MOVIE MARATHON - SYFY: SCHEDULE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013
09:30 AM10:30 AMStargate: The Ark Of Truth
Stargate SG-1 cast includes Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Ben Browder, Claudia Black and Beau Bridges.
The SG-1 team searches for an ancient artifact that will enable them to defeat their enemies, the Ori. Written and directed by Robert C. Cooper.
Guest stars include Currie Graham, Homeland's Morena Baccarin, Revolution's Tim Guinee, Julian Sands, Sarah Strange, Michael Beach, Gary Jones, Martin Christopher, Eureka's, Chris Gauthier, Eric Breker, Matthew Walker, Alisen Down, Gabrielle Rose, Fabrice Grover, Spencer Maybee, Greg Anderson, Doug Abrahams and Morris Chapdelaine.
(Also airs Monday, February 11, 2013 at 01:00AM.) (Cancelled)
11:30 AM Stargate: Continuum (Cancelled) (Also airs Monday, February 11, 2013 at 03:00AM.) Cancelled
Source: TV Guide [follow link for complete column]
TV GUIDE: The Weekend Playlist: Spurt-acus Returns, a Pivotal Downton, the SAG Awards
Jan 25, 2013
by Matt Roush
... THE SUNDAY GUIDE: ... As part of the countdown to the Doctor's 50th anniversary later this year, BBC America offers Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited (9/8c), a monthly special delving into the show's storied history. Guests in the opener include producer Steven Moffat, former Doctor David Tennant and Torchwood'sJohn Barrowman. It's followed by a Doctor Who classic, "The Aztecs," starring first Doctor William Hartnell.
Source: Syfy schedulebot [NOTE: Syfy schedule subject to change(s)]
SUPERNATURAL MOVIE MARATHON - SYFY: SCHEDULE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2013
09:00 AM Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud
Amy Manson and Bradley Taylor star in this sequel in the “revenge demon” franchise, in which the titular monster is summoned to end a long-running feud between two hill families. Lance Henriksen reprises his role as Ed Harley.
Cast includes Bob Gunter, Amy Manson, Bradley Taylor, Claire Lams, Rob Freeman, Ovidiu Niculescu, Peter Barnes and Lance Henriksen.
11:00 AM The Pumpkin Karver
A pumpkin-headed killer is an uninvited guest at a wild Halloween party on a deserted farm.
Cast includes Michael Zara, Amy Weber, David J. Wright, Terrence Evans and Jonathan Conrad.
Source: Reading Eagle [follow link for complete interview]
READING EAGLE: Sam Huntington muses on becoming 'Human'
1/26/2013
By Ian Spelling
It's only the third season of "Being Human," but for good reason it feels as if so much more time has passed on Syfy's hit supernatural series. Season 3, which kicked off recently, takes place 15 months after the cataclysmic events of the show's sophomore-season finale. In it, the vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer) was buried alive, the ghost Sally (Meaghan Rath) ended up in limbo and the werewolf Josh (Sam Huntington) tried to kill his maker, Ray, in order to break the curse on himself and his werewolf girlfriend, Nora (Kristen Hager).
"I think that was something that needed to happen," Huntington said, "because the stakes were so high at the end of Season 2 and the cliffhangers for everybody were so huge. It wouldn't have made any sense to start right after the end of all that. The stuff that happened, it needed to breathe a little bit.
"Basically, within that time, Josh did kill Ray," the actor continued, speaking by telephone from his home in New Hampshire. "He wanted to lift that curse for Nora, because he feels wholly responsible for her being a werewolf - as he should. Unfortunately, his curse got lifted, but the part about the bloodline and what supposedly happens when you kill your maker, that everyone you've turned is cured, was not true..."
... As a result Nora remains a werewolf, while Josh no longer is. Josh will spend a good chunk of Season 3 trying to prove his love to Nora, Huntington said, and dealing with the repercussions of his plot having backfired.
"Despite all of the horrible things that have happened and are happening, I'm trying to make things right and normal," Huntington said. "It's much the same thing for Sally and Aidan. Josh had been looking for them for the past 15 months and finally, with Nora, raised Sally from the dead. So she becomes a zombie, and he feels protective of her and responsible for her..."
