Glenn

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/ray-bradbury-working-on-a.php

Ray Bradbury may be back on TV soon with a new Chronicles miniseries, although (sadly) we're not talking about The Martian Chronicles. We are talking about The Bradbury Chronicles, though, which is just as good.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/the-times-asks-if-aliens.php

Every now and again the concept of how religions might deal with the discovery of intelligent extraterrestrial life comes up. This week it's The Times science writer Hannah Devlin who asks, "Does Jesus Save aliens?"

http://www.netgoth.org.uk/events/?events=list&id=15644

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/times-are-tough-creditors.php

Collection agencies can be annoying here on Earth, but it's even worse in deep space.

We're not sure whether the crew of the Battlestar Galactica got a bit behind, or if it was a computer error, but whatever the reason, the Caprica Collection Agency starts badgering for those back payments in this fan video. Good thing Commander Adama and President Roslin know just how to handle the situation!

Check it out below.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/the-hottest-stories-and-b-6.php

Here's a list of our hottest stories (and believe us, both the sexy sci-fi stars on the magazine covers above and the debate over them appearing on Wire were hot) and best comments this week in case you missed anything. Consider it a DVR for SCI FI Wire.

Enjoy!

Well, Livejournal seems to be picking up again, or is it just me? I posted like 3 times in 4 days last week, then completely lost it this week, so here I am on a Friday evening at work.

I'm quite excited, we've got a Heroes Vs Villains night this Thursday - I can't decide who I want to come as, or if I even want to be here [anime screening, makes me wanna stab] but it seems like it's going to be such a good night!

Only one more week at work before I disappear around the country for a week. God I wish I could drive - I'd do this everytime I had more than one day off in a row!

I really need a hobby. I have one I want to do but don't know where to start. Who are the sew-ers on my fl?

Oh and I miss you all :)

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/6-scary-technologies-that.php

Nukes. Robots. Nanotechnology. Any one of these—and more—could have brought about doomsday. Since the world came to an end today—well, in theaters, anyway, thanks to 2012—the big brains over at our sister site DVICE have been thinking about the apocalypse.

So head on over to check out their story on six technologies that haven't ended the world—yet.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/11-movies-that-destroy-wo.php

In 2012, Roland Emmerich destroys, well, pretty much everything (but not quite). Since we can never get enough death and destruction, here are 13 landmarks reduced to rubble in earlier sci-fi films.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/smallville.php

A couple of weeks ago, Clark and Lois finally kissed on Smallville, an event I've been waiting for since Lois became a character on the series. While I was expecting a Clois follow-up last Friday on "Kandor," instead Jor-El popped up and I learned loads of stuff about the Kandorian clones, the orb and Jor-El and Zod once upon a time being best buds.

Beyond that, an event nearly as important as the Clois kiss happened when Clark finally got to meet Jor-El in the flesh—a cloned Jor-El, but Jor-El none the less.

[Spoilers ahead!]

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/gentlemen-broncos-stars-o.php

Go behind the scenes on the indie sci-fi film from Jared Hess, the writer and director of Napoleon Dynamite, with our exclusive interviews.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/what-we-love-and-hate-abo.php

The Prisoner, which premieres Sunday, Nov. 15, begins with a similar situation and theme as the 1967 British sci-fi spy classic, but in the end there's very little to tie the two together.

The original series, co-created by and starring Patrick McGoohan, ran for only 17 episodes. However, it became a classic that explored elements of individualism and social indoctrination through surreal storylines that made it a pioneer for sci-fi television.

While the new series begins especially strongly, this Prisoner isn't likely to become a classic anytime soon. Yes, the setup is close to the original, but it veers off quickly after that.

A man wakes up in the desert and eventually finds his way to the Village. In this version, the man, called Number Six, doesn't remember who he is and only knows that he wants to escape. And according to everyone he talks to, there is no place beyond the Village. However, Number Six is having flashes of another life, and in that life he resigned from his job.

We appear to have acquired the Saturday portion of the Amalgamation festival on 21st Nov at the club - this runs til 10:30 so people can then go to wendyhouse (or Juvenile Hall ;-) ) afterwards. Go to this! it will be good - there are some very interesting bands on the bill!

the only downside to this is I'm now TWICE as pissed off that I can't go - I'm at a wedding in Coventry - I was looking forward to seeing old friends (*waves at markeris*) but alas no.

also don't forget Rome Burns and The Men Who Won't Be Blamed for Nothing* are playing at Flock on 4th Dec - woo!

*a steampunk band with a member of creaming jesus - how bizzare! :)

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/fantastic-mr-fox.php

You don't have to be familiar with the indie style of Wes Anderson to appreciate how special Fantastic Mr. Fox is. However, if you are a fan of Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, you'll appreciate just how well that style works for a family film.

Mr. Fox (George Clooney) tries to settle down from his life of robbing farms when his wife (Meryl Streep) gets pregnant. He gets a mortgage and moves his family into a nice tree, but the nearby farms of Boggis, Bunce and Bean are too tempting for him to resist. Returning to a life of crime gets the Fox family in more trouble when the farmers come after them.

gah how have I managed to depress/stress myself just in time for the weekend.

I'm sure the stuff you do that's supposed to be fun shouldn't be stressful and full of compromise :(

*goes down the garden to eat worms*

in other news looks like I have a wedding to go to in the south of france next June. win!! although expensive win.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/we-saw-2012-and-the-road.php

We've had a chance to screen the two upcoming apocalyptic movies The Road and 2012, and while they seem to differ on many levels—for example, one is directed by a filmmaker with a singular vision and an uncompromising view of the human condition, the other is directed by Roland Emmerich—we couldn't help noticing the similarities.

Our 2012 review is over here, but we can also offer some guidance about the movies and point out their common themes. (Possible spoilers ahead if you haven't seen any trailers.)

2012 opens today; The Road opens Nov. 25.

( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. )

Tickets now on sale for this event

number of tickets

single ticket £11.25 two tickets £22.00 four tickets £43.00 ten tickets £104.00

Age restrictions: 14 + when accompanied by adult, 16 + without.

OMG

whereas previously this had passed me by I think I need it now. damn it's a shame most of it is pish. actually I don't think I could own it because if anyone tried to sing 'china in your hands' in my house I think I'd punch them...

:P

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/video-john-barrowman-audi.php

Did you ever think you'd see Capt. Jack Harkness channeling Beyoncé Knowles? Us neither. And until we saw this video of John Barrowman boogying to "Single Ladies," we'd never have thought we'd want to see it.

But now, we can't get enough! Check it out below.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/caprica-key-art-unveiled.php

Syfy has released the key art for its upcoming series Caprica, and Maureen Ryan—aka The Watcher over at The Chicago Tribune—debuted the image that captures the spirit of the new show.

But you can check it out below.