Submitted by ionscifi on November 23, 2021 - 21:00
In this week's show: Why has Star Trek: Discovery disappeared? Raymond is joined by sci-fi film director Richard de Carvalho to discuss the week in sci-fi including whether the metaverse is really a thing and if the studios and their franchises are any good for sci-fi fans.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 23, 2021 - 17:08
If you've ever watched any sci-fi made in the past several decades, and also watched the credits roll, you might recognise the names "Michael Okuda" and "Denise Okuda".
They have both worked extensively as scenic artists in sci-fi and especially in Star Trek. Michael has earned more Star Trek screen credits than anyone except for its creator, Gene Roddenberry.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 23, 2021 - 16:04
While several big name directors have now pooped on the notion of ever making a superhero film, in a recent Explain This with Esquire, Keanu Reeves was asked if he was ever going to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 23, 2021 - 14:52
No, it's not another abominable franchise crossover.
In an interview with BBC radio program the Today Show, Ridley Scott has revealed that pilots have been written for the live-action Blade Runner and Alien TV shows, and that they are progressing fast.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 23, 2021 - 14:07
The Los Angeles Times reports that Netflix has announced a deal to acquire Vancouver visual effects studio Scanline.
Scanline has worked on Netflix titles including their recently released Cowboy Bebop, seasons 3 and 4 of Stranger Things and their upcoming film, Don't Look Up.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 23, 2021 - 12:42
We recently reported on a rifle from the original series of Star Trek selling for US $615, 000 (US). At the time no-one - including us - realised that this was a new record for Star Trek, beating the previous record holder of an Enterprise D model which sold at a Christie's auction for $576, 000 (US) in 2006.