[scifinoir2] Their New to Me Graphic Novels

2009-08-02 Thread Bosco Bosco
I have been reading two series in Graphic Novels that I discovered at work. First is the Zombie Apocalypse party known as "Walking Dead." I'm two volumes into it and it's pretty right on. Zombies, people struggling to survive, Zombies, ethical delimmas in a world without law, Zombies, adventure

Re: [scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-02 Thread Mr. Worf
I think that they like doing series because if it is successful they can make a ton of money off of them domestically and in syndication. (plus merchandising) I think that if they were to reshoot some of the segments it could be interesting. I don't think that the show could have worked after kill

Re: [scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-02 Thread Keith Johnson
That's the one I mentioned here also: "Virtuality". My understanding is that Fox elected not to pick it up as a series. I think the pilot two-hour TV movie was written in a way so that it could be a self-contained movie if that happened. At least, that's what I heard. I didn't spend the time wat

Re: [scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-02 Thread Mr. Worf
Here's a silly question, but what happened to that show that was on Fox? I can't think of the name but it came on 3 weeks ago and I haven't seen it since. On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Anyone watching ABC's entry into the "Big Brother in Outer Space by way of > BSG-st

[scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-02 Thread Keith Johnson
Anyone watching ABC's entry into the "Big Brother in Outer Space by way of BSG-style drama"? It deals with a seven-year mission in the year 2052 that sends eight astronauts to visit six planets in the Solar System. Very quickly into the show, we're made aware there's some kind of secret involved

[scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-02 Thread Martin Baxter
IMO, looks a little more cohesive than what we've seen to date. Still, all opinions desired. http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/news/arc/2009/nz14114.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] What was the last SF novel you read that made you go "WOW!"

2009-08-02 Thread B. Smith
It's a post-apocalyptic novel about the effects of a comet strike on Earth. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson wrote: > > What was Lucifer's Hammer? > > - Original Message - > From: "B. Smith" > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 5:07:06 PM G

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

2009-08-02 Thread Martin Baxter
rave, I was bitten around my tenth birthday. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like Date : Sat, 1 Aug 2009 21:58:51 -0400 From : To : I was a sci-fi reader before my 30's and I am still one. To be honest, I per SF over anything

[RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-02 Thread Martin Baxter
Mr Worf, IMO, if you blink at the wrong time, you'll open your eyes to find 20 inches of katana in your belly... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Running robot Date : Sun, 2 Aug 2009 03:15:16 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

[scifinoir2] FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP interactive stage play

2009-08-02 Thread Mr. Worf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taBAtxasWto This is very cool. I'm not sure if this video captures what was on current tv. It is a live stage play but the performers and the stage sometimes moves THROUGH and ABOVE the audience! Its like 3d stage! it is only showing in NYC but when it comes here I

[scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-02 Thread Mr. Worf
How far off do you think we are before we see robot ninjas? http://smart-machines.blogspot.com/2009/07/toyotas-running-humanoid-robot.html --