http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:26:11 GMT 10 http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w341/Sci-Fi-FantasyFan/banniere-1.jpg http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/feed/? http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/eve-online-novelization-t365.htm Vik Tor Books announces EVE Online novelization EVE: THE BURNING LIFE CCP Games main Creative Writer Hjalti Danielsson to pen an epic novel set in the EVE Online universe New York, NY – Wednesday, July 1, 2009 – Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—and CCP Games are pleased to announce a grand new space opera set in the universe of EVE Online, the largest and most successful science fiction MMOG (Massive Multiplayer ... News and Events Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:26:11 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/eve-online-novelization-t365.htm#720 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/eve-online-novelization-t365.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/the-splitting-of-deathly-hallows-t364.htm Vik Deathlly hallows will most definitely be split into two parts so where do you think it will be split and why at that part? Movies and Television Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:06:27 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/the-splitting-of-deathly-hallows-t364.htm#719 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/the-splitting-of-deathly-hallows-t364.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-new-movie-trailer-t101.htm Vik Movies and Television Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:59:53 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-new-movie-trailer-t101.htm#254 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-new-movie-trailer-t101.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/off-topic-chat-room-f36/you-know-you-re-a-sf-fantasy-geek-when-t363.htm Vik You Know You're a SF/Fantasy Geek When...

When you go to your local Car Dealer and ask where the Firebolt's are.


just copy the opening statement and paste to your post.]]> Off Topic Chat Room Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:01:53 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/off-topic-chat-room-f36/you-know-you-re-a-sf-fantasy-geek-when-t363.htm#713 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/off-topic-chat-room-f36/you-know-you-re-a-sf-fantasy-geek-when-t363.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/off-topic-chat-room-f36/watcha-read-n-t362.htm Vik Sci -fi isn't all there is... It isn't!!?? No it isn't. There's newspapers, magazines, menu's, price tags, signs, billboards, and these things called textbooks too! But they say that there is these other writings called Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mysteries... I wouldn't know about that. Momma used to say, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what kind of Sci-Fi or Fantasy book is in there." So, I am current reading Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter Series. Acheron ... Off Topic Chat Room Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:57:53 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/off-topic-chat-room-f36/watcha-read-n-t362.htm#712 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/off-topic-chat-room-f36/watcha-read-n-t362.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/twilight-fans-good-news-t359.htm Vik Fan returns New Moon script, gets premiere invite A St. Louis beauty salon owner who found a script for The Twilight Saga: New Moon in the trash received an invite to the film's premiere after returning it to the studio rather than selling it to a tabloid newspaper, the Associated Press reported. Casey Ray found two scripts, one for the vampire sequel New Moon and one for a different movie, titled Memoirs, and returned them. As a thank-you, she was invited to attend the movies' premieres, ... News and Events Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:47:12 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/twilight-fans-good-news-t359.htm#708 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/twilight-fans-good-news-t359.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/cgi-the-toons-and-anime-f25/speed-racer-t361.htm Storm It's the only one I can think of lately. It was pretty good. But as I rule I've never like anime that much. CGI, the 'Toons, and Anime Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:18:24 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/cgi-the-toons-and-anime-f25/speed-racer-t361.htm#710 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/cgi-the-toons-and-anime-f25/speed-racer-t361.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/lotr-hunt-for-gollum-a-h-t360.htm Vik Fan-made Hunt for Gollum a hit: servers crash A Lord of the Rings-themed fan-produced film called The Hunt for Gollum premiered online on Sunday, and within 24 hours it had had about 250,000 views, with nearly all fan comments on the Web site giving the film a thumbs-up. The premiere was so successful that it brought down the film's Web servers for a few hours. Director and executive producer Chris Bouchard, speaking exclusively to SCI FI Wire by telephone from England, explains, ... Movies and Television Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:05:25 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/lotr-hunt-for-gollum-a-h-t360.htm#709 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/movies-and-television-f24/lotr-hunt-for-gollum-a-h-t360.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/harry-potter-publisher-denies-plagiarism-allegation-t358.htm Vik Harry Potter publisher denies plagiarism allegation Bloomsbury Publishing on Monday denied allegations that author J.K. Rowling copied "substantial parts" of a book by another children's author when she wrote Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Reuters news service reported. The book, published in 2000, was the fourth installment of the hugely successful boy-wizard Harry Potter series that has sold more than 400 million copies worldwide and been turned into a multibillion-dollar ... News and Events Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:23:20 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/harry-potter-publisher-denies-plagiarism-allegation-t358.htm#707 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/harry-potter-publisher-denies-plagiarism-allegation-t358.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/online-galleries-for-wizarding-world-t357.htm Vik Universal Orlando Launches Online Galleries for Wizarding World of Harry Potter An owl arrived today from Universal Orlando, announcing the debut of their new online galleries for the concept art to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction currently under construction in Orlando, Florida. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter website debuted their new online galleries today. They also added a new poster featuring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in front of Hogwarts castle. Click ... News and Events Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:57:24 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/online-galleries-for-wizarding-world-t357.htm#706 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/online-galleries-for-wizarding-world-t357.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/the-hobbit-the-lord-of-the-rings-f14/what-scenes-do-you-think-will-be-omitted-from-the-hobbit-t356.htm Vik Now that we all know that Peter Jackson will be the screen play writer for The Hobbit, and we know just how true to the books of LotR he was (still campaigning for Down with Steven Kloves, may he never write again). We know that Jackson can't put everything into the movie so which scenes do you think will most likely be omitted from the movie? As for me?, I can't think of any yet "Attercop, attercop" poking up to say "I'm deleted." Does anyone remember that scene? The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:32:03 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/the-hobbit-the-lord-of-the-rings-f14/what-scenes-do-you-think-will-be-omitted-from-the-hobbit-t356.htm#705 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/the-hobbit-the-lord-of-the-rings-f14/what-scenes-do-you-think-will-be-omitted-from-the-hobbit-t356.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/the-hobbit-the-lord-of-the-rings-f14/another-stab-at-a-hobbit-movie-t352.htm Vik Peter Jackson has humbly and graciously accepted the role of directing yet another attempt at creating The Hobbit into some sort of substantial movie. If any of your can remember the first two attempts the one by Ralph Bakshi being the most notable for nearly completing the movie..., alas, we're wandering off the track here by the merest of notions to rant about the previous attempts. Peter began this project a while back and in keeping with his love for Tolkien he again attempts to make ... The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:07:34 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/the-hobbit-the-lord-of-the-rings-f14/another-stab-at-a-hobbit-movie-t352.htm#695 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/the-hobbit-the-lord-of-the-rings-f14/another-stab-at-a-hobbit-movie-t352.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/dabel-brothers-preview-eotw-comic-1-t355.htm Vik Sci-Fi-Fantasyfan has received some images from the Dabel Brothers comic book set of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, Eye of the World. In February, our sister site The Wheel of Time reported that the Dabel Brothers were currently in production of a Wheel of Time comic book series/ Read the Article at The Wheel of Time. So enjoy, I think they got the graphics perfect. Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:29:25 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/dabel-brothers-preview-eotw-comic-1-t355.htm#702 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/dabel-brothers-preview-eotw-comic-1-t355.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/the-2009-k-con-is-about-to-happen-t354.htm Vik Holy Artemis! It's that time of year again! It's K-CON registration!!!! The fee for K-Con is $209.00 Fan Club members can sign up with the coupon code FAN09 (that's a zero 9) for $15 off. Please note, your membership will be verified and only fan club members are entitled to the discount. Link to register for the convention and wait list: https://www.mightybarnacle.com/products.php?cat=43 Those links will go active in about 15 minutes... Good luck and may the Net be ... News and Events Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:28:01 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/the-2009-k-con-is-about-to-happen-t354.htm#701 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/the-2009-k-con-is-about-to-happen-t354.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-baen-books-f44/june-2009-releases-t353.htm Vik On Sale in June 2009 Overthrowing Heaven Free sample Mark L. Van Name Of Berserkers, Swords & Vampires Free sample Fred Saberhagen Rise of the Terran Empire Free sample Poul Anderson Witch Way to the Mall Free sample Esther Friesner Endless Blue Free sample Wen Spencer Star Flight Free sample Andre Norton New from Baen Books Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:47:00 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-baen-books-f44/june-2009-releases-t353.htm#700 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-baen-books-f44/june-2009-releases-t353.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/harry-potter-f15/while-he-calls-privet-drive-home-t126.htm Vik After re-reading Deathly Hallows and re-listening to the CD's multiple times, I don't see how I missed this so many time. Lily's protection for Harry had a few inclusive joinders as to how this protection works. They are:He must dwell where the blood of his mother dwells and,He must be able to call this place home My problem here is that Harry never considerede Privet Drive as his home after his first year at Hogwarts. So if one of the joinders inclusive to his protection no longer ... Harry Potter Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:43:22 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/harry-potter-f15/while-he-calls-privet-drive-home-t126.htm#300 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/harry-potter-f15/while-he-calls-privet-drive-home-t126.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/eragons-guide-to-alagaesia-t351.htm Vik Eragon’s Guide to Alagaësia to Be Released on November 3, 2009 Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish a unique novelty book based on Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle this fall, it was announced today by Nancy Hinkel, Publishing Director for the imprint. ERAGON’S GUIDE TO ALAGAËSIA is being created in conjunction with Templar Publishing, who is recognized as the market leader in developing groundbreaking and bestselling novelty ... News and Events Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:41:04 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/eragons-guide-to-alagaesia-t351.htm#687 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/eragons-guide-to-alagaesia-t351.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/book-talk-f16/david-weber-s-armageddon-reef-series-completed-t350.htm Vik David Weber is the author of the New York Times-bestselling “Honor Harrington” series, the most recent of which was At All Costs. His many other novels include Mutineers' Moon, The Armageddon Inheritance, Heirs of Empire, Path of the Fury, and Wind Rider's Oath, and now his newest and latest Armageddon Reef Series. David begins this trilogy with Off Armageddon Reef, and follows it up with By Schism Rent Asunder, and then ends it with By Heresies Distressed which will be released by TOR ... Book Talk Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:17:27 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/book-talk-f16/david-weber-s-armageddon-reef-series-completed-t350.htm#686 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/book-talk-f16/david-weber-s-armageddon-reef-series-completed-t350.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/new-halo-trilogy-t349.htm Vik Tor Books Announces New Halo Trilogy Hugo and Nebula award-winning author GREG BEAR to pen Halo® trilogy set in the time of the Forerunners… New York, NY - Monday, April 6, 2009 - Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—and Microsoft are pleased to announce a new trilogy in the New York Times bestselling “Halo®”series based on the hugely successful Halo videogames franchise for the Xbox 360. Three previous “Halo” ... News and Events Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:32:24 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/new-halo-trilogy-t349.htm#685 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/new-halo-trilogy-t349.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/hobbit-one-tale-in-two-parts-t348.htm Vik Peter Jackson has confirmed that The Hobbit, to be shot in Wellington next year, will be one continuous movie in two parts and not two self-contained films. When the project was announced in late 2007, the plan was for two films to be shot back-to-back.Peter Jackson has confirmed that The Hobbit, to be shot in Wellington next year, will be one continuous movie in two parts and not two self-contained films. When the project was announced in late 2007, the plan was for two films to be shot back-to-back. The ... News and Events Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:25:58 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/hobbit-one-tale-in-two-parts-t348.htm#684 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/hobbit-one-tale-in-two-parts-t348.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-baen-books-f44/may-2009-releases-t346.htm Vik On Sale in May 2009 In the Stormy Red Sky Free sample David Drake Diamond Star Free sample Catherine Asaro Fires of Freedom Free sample Jerry Pournelle Slanted Jack Free sample Mark L. Van Name Genesis Free sample Paul Chafe To Outlive Eternity Free sample Poul Anderson New from Baen Books Sun, 31 May 2009 22:57:56 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-baen-books-f44/may-2009-releases-t346.htm#682 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-baen-books-f44/may-2009-releases-t346.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-tor-books-f43/may-2009-releases-t345.htm Vik Tor Books May 2009 releases New From Tor Books Sun, 31 May 2009 22:15:11 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-tor-books-f43/may-2009-releases-t345.htm#681 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/new-from-tor-books-f43/may-2009-releases-t345.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/dave-brendon-s-interveiw-with-brandon-t344.htm Vik Davebrendon’s Fantasy & Sci-Fi Weblog An Interview with Brandon Sanderson Thanks to Brandon for taking time out of one of the most important projects in Epic Fantasy’s publishing history to answer a few of my questions! :-) I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did! :-) Thanks for agreeing to this interview, Brandon, and welcome to the South African SFF scene! First off, will you please tell us a bit about yourself? Where you grew up, what started you reading, ... Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Wed, 20 May 2009 18:33:12 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/dave-brendon-s-interveiw-with-brandon-t344.htm#679 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/dave-brendon-s-interveiw-with-brandon-t344.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/brandon-sanderson-discusses-the-end-of-the-wheel-of-time-t343.htm Vik Novelist Brandon Sanderson Discusses the End of The Wheel of Time When fantasy author Robert Jordan died, it fell to one of his fans to finish Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series. Brandon Sanderson explains why he split the last novel into three -- the first of which, The Gathering Storm, will be released this November. Q: Were you ever reluctant to take on this project? A: I spent a long time thinking, "Can anyone do this?" And my answer came out "No." But if ... Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Wed, 20 May 2009 17:33:54 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/brandon-sanderson-discusses-the-end-of-the-wheel-of-time-t343.htm#678 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/brandon-sanderson-discusses-the-end-of-the-wheel-of-time-t343.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/the-gathering-storm-cover-art-revealed-t342.htm Vik Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.14.09 The Gathering Storm Cover Art It's here, and I'm free to post it. My thoughts? I like it a lot better than the sketch that was floating around. I like how he covered the stump of the arm with the cloth; I was wondering how that would be painted without looking very strange. It's also very odd to see my name beneath Mr. Jordan's in front of a Darrell Sweet cover. I wonder if that will ever NOT feel strange. Dragonmount ... Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Wed, 20 May 2009 17:32:59 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/the-gathering-storm-cover-art-revealed-t342.htm#677 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/the-gathering-storm-cover-art-revealed-t342.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/novelist-brandon-sanderson-the-wheel-of-time-t341.htm Vik Novelist Brandon Sanderson Discusses the End of The Wheel of Time When fantasy author Robert Jordan died, it fell to one of his fans to finish Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series. Brandon Sanderson explains why he split the last novel into three -- the first of which, The Gathering Storm, will be released this November. Q: Were you ever reluctant to take on this project? A: I spent a long time thinking, "Can anyone do this?" And my answer came out "No." But if ... News and Events Wed, 20 May 2009 17:30:58 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/novelist-brandon-sanderson-the-wheel-of-time-t341.htm#676 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/novelist-brandon-sanderson-the-wheel-of-time-t341.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-hits-pay-dirt-world-wide-t340.htm Vik Star Trek shows Paramount the money! Star Trek’s $112M Global Opening Weekend. Judging by our current poll and the reader reviews Star Trek has has a great opening weekend for the fans, but it looks like that elusive mainstream audience are also on board. We have the numbers below According to Variety and Box Office Mojo, Star Trek will bring in $76.5M in its domestic opening weekend (including early shows on Thursday), which is more than initial studio and industry expectations. ... News and Events Sat, 16 May 2009 23:25:58 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-hits-pay-dirt-world-wide-t340.htm#675 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-hits-pay-dirt-world-wide-t340.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-weekend-sales-t339.htm Vik "Star Trek" beams up $72.5 million in first weekend By Steve Gorman Posted 2009/05/11 at 7:26 am EDT LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2009 (Reuters) — The new "Star Trek" movie beamed up an estimated $72.5 million in North American ticket sales its first weekend in theaters, dominating the box office and re-energizing a 40-year-old science-fiction franchise. That figure far surpassed the opening grosses posted by any of the previous 10 "Star ... News and Events Mon, 11 May 2009 22:41:42 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-weekend-sales-t339.htm#674 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-weekend-sales-t339.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/a-memory-of-light-progress-t337.htm Vik A Memory of Light Progress Bar FAQ A lot of people have had questions about what these percentage bars mean in relation to A Memory of Light (the final book of the Wheel of Time.) With the recent announcement of the books being split, I've decided to split off the three separate books, since it will give people a much better view of what is happening. Therefore, "Shifting Winds" is the working title of the second book of the three-book cycle. Note that this title WILL change. ... News and Events Sat, 09 May 2009 22:09:54 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/a-memory-of-light-progress-t337.htm#672 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/a-memory-of-light-progress-t337.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/the-wait-is-over-star-trek-day-is-here-opening-day-t336.htm Vik You knew that headline was coming. It is finally here. This evening fans across the country (and the world) are finally seeing Star Trek’s big return to the big screen. For today’s tidbits we have some newish photos, box office predictions, more reviews, an interesting Spock video essay, and more. Reminder: Tickets available online (including IMAX) As we will begin every tidbits, we remind you that you can now buy advanced tickets (including early shows) for Star Trek at Fandango. You ... News and Events Fri, 08 May 2009 22:27:55 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/the-wait-is-over-star-trek-day-is-here-opening-day-t336.htm#671 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/the-wait-is-over-star-trek-day-is-here-opening-day-t336.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/star-trek-f3/new-star-trek-2009-images-t335.htm Vik Paramount Studios has released sew images from the movie which begins today. Got your tickets yet? Enterprise leaves Space Dock Bones and Kirk head for space dock…and see a certain ship Hangar at Starfleet Academy Kirk bumps head on shuttle headed to SFA Nero on bridge of Narada Kirk faces his accuser (Mr. Spock) Spock accuses Kirk of cheating George Kirk in command of USS Kelvin bridge Winona Kirk holds baby Jim Star Trek Fri, 08 May 2009 22:15:40 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/star-trek-f3/new-star-trek-2009-images-t335.htm#670 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/star-trek-f3/new-star-trek-2009-images-t335.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/uk-cover-art-for-the-gathering-storm-t332.htm Vik It appears as though the UK cover art for THE GATHERING STORM (book 12 of the Wheel of Time series) has been posted. This continues the design trend that Orbit Books (Robert Jordan’s UK publisher) has used for the rest for the series. Enjoy. Thanks to Dodge from wotmania for alerting us to this. (Original link) Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Tue, 05 May 2009 18:09:45 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/uk-cover-art-for-the-gathering-storm-t332.htm#667 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/robert-jordan-s-the-wheel-of-time-f26/uk-cover-art-for-the-gathering-storm-t332.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/a-memory-of-light-news-t331.htm Vik For those of you who missed it, the first annual JordanCon convention kicked off last weekend to a huge success. Be sure to check out our coverage of the event, which will likely contain a YouTube video or two in the very near future. Attending the convention were Harriet, Brandon Sanderson, Tom Doherty (the president of Tor Books), and various other people involved closely with the MEMORY OF LIGHT project. A lot of information was shared with people attending the convention, and we’d like ... News and Events Tue, 05 May 2009 18:07:41 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/a-memory-of-light-news-t331.htm#666 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/a-memory-of-light-news-t331.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-and-battlestar-galactica-the-original-tv-shows-t330.htm Vik Sci-Fi-Fantasyfan along with Fancast have gotten together to bring to you the Original Television shows from your favorite Sci-Fi adventures. Star Trek the original series and Battlestar Galactica the original series can now be seen here on Sci-Fi-Fantasyfan in their full length commercial free viewings. (well ok, there is about 30 seconds of commercial before the show starts). The shows are listed in their order of appearance. For you Star Trek fans click here to begin watching your shows ... News and Events Sat, 02 May 2009 23:18:17 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-and-battlestar-galactica-the-original-tv-shows-t330.htm#665 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/news-and-events-f41/star-trek-and-battlestar-galactica-the-original-tv-shows-t330.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-1-pilot-show-air-date-9-17-78-t329.htm Vik "Saga of a Star World, Part 1 " Pilot Show 49:15 minutes Pilot Show, When the Cylons trick the human fleet and destroy all its ships except the Battlestar Galactica, Commander Adama gathers up the remaining humans from the 12 colony worlds and leads them in search of the legendary 13th colony: Earth. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:36:15 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-1-pilot-show-air-date-9-17-78-t329.htm#664 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-1-pilot-show-air-date-9-17-78-t329.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-2-episode-2-air-date-9-17-78-t328.htm Vik "Saga of a Star World, Part 2 " Pilot Show 49:18 minutes When the fleet stops at the planet Carillon to refuel and pick up supplies, a newly-elected member of the Council seizes power from Commander Adama. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:34:29 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-2-episode-2-air-date-9-17-78-t328.htm#663 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-2-episode-2-air-date-9-17-78-t328.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-3-episode-3-air-date-9-17-78-t327.htm Vik "Saga of a Star World, Part 3 " Pilot Show 48:50 minutes Conclusion, While most of the crew members from Galactica enjoy themselves in the casino, Apollo and Starbuck discover a dark secret in the mines below. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:31:16 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-3-episode-3-air-date-9-17-78-t327.htm#662 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/saga-of-a-star-world-part-3-episode-3-air-date-9-17-78-t327.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/lost-planet-of-the-gods-part-1-episode-4-air-date-9-24-78-t326.htm Vik "Lost Planet of the Gods, Part 1" 48:46 minutes Apollo and Starbuck discover a void in space. Boomer and Jolly discover a Cylon listening outpost on an asteroid. Jolly is critically dizzy at the return to Galactica. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:27:38 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/lost-planet-of-the-gods-part-1-episode-4-air-date-9-24-78-t326.htm#661 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/lost-planet-of-the-gods-part-1-episode-4-air-date-9-24-78-t326.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/lost-planet-of-the-gods-part-2-episode-5-air-date-10-1-78-t325.htm Vik "Lost Planet of the Gods, Part 2" 48:38 minutes Conclusion, While Commander Adama leads the rag-tag fleet of ships to the planet Kobo, Starbuck is taken prisoner by the Cylons as an important part of a renewed peace plan plot by Baltar. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:24:38 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/lost-planet-of-the-gods-part-2-episode-5-air-date-10-1-78-t325.htm#660 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/lost-planet-of-the-gods-part-2-episode-5-air-date-10-1-78-t325.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-lost-warrior-episode-6-air-date-10-8-78-t324.htm Vik "The Lost Warrior " 48:43 minutes

Apollo is marooned on a Western Frontier-like planet, where he meets a woman and her son...and a notorious gunslinger known as Red-Eye.

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BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:17:26 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-long-patrol-episode-7-air-date-10-15-78-t323.htm#658 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-long-patrol-episode-7-air-date-10-15-78-t323.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-gun-on-ice-planet-zero-part-1-episode-8-air-date-10-22-78-t322.htm Vik "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part 1" 48:31 minutes Baltar attempts to lure Galactica into range of a gigantic pulsar cannon. Adama becomes aware of the trap and sends in a team of commandos to destroy it. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:14:38 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-gun-on-ice-planet-zero-part-1-episode-8-air-date-10-22-78-t322.htm#657 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-gun-on-ice-planet-zero-part-1-episode-8-air-date-10-22-78-t322.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-gun-on-ice-planet-zero-part-2-episode-9-air-date-10-29-78-t321.htm Vik "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part 2" 48:47 minutes Conclusion, Apollo and Starbuck lead a group of convicts on a possible suicide mission to destroy the cannon, which is located on an icy planet. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:12:36 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-gun-on-ice-planet-zero-part-2-episode-9-air-date-10-29-78-t321.htm#656 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-gun-on-ice-planet-zero-part-2-episode-9-air-date-10-29-78-t321.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-magnificent-warriors-episode-10-air-date-11-12-78-t320.htm Vik "The Magnificent Warriors " 48:48 minutes When a Cylon attack destroys most of the fleet's food supply, Galactica must trade equipment for grain on a rural planet plagued by the Borays, a group of pig-like marauders. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:09:07 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-magnificent-warriors-episode-10-air-date-11-12-78-t320.htm#655 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-magnificent-warriors-episode-10-air-date-11-12-78-t320.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-young-lords-episode-11-air-date-11-19-78-t319.htm Vik "The Young Lords" 47:46 minutes Starbuck crashes on the planet Trillion, where the Cylons have destroyed all the humans except for a band of children, who have become warriors to save their enslaved father. BSG Video Central Sat, 02 May 2009 22:06:33 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-young-lords-episode-11-air-date-11-19-78-t319.htm#654 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-young-lords-episode-11-air-date-11-19-78-t319.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-living-legend-part-1-episode-12-air-date-11-26-78-t318.htm Vik "The Living Legend, Part 1" 48:47 minutes The Galactica is reunited with the Pegasus, a sister battlestar previously thought destroyed. Led by the arrogant Commander Cain, the fleet is torn in its loyalty between Adama and Cain. BSG Video Central Fri, 01 May 2009 23:48:46 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-living-legend-part-1-episode-12-air-date-11-26-78-t318.htm#653 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-living-legend-part-1-episode-12-air-date-11-26-78-t318.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-living-legend-part-2-episode-13-air-date-12-3-78-t317.htm Vik "The Living Legend, Part 2" 48:46 minutes Conclusion, The Galactica and Pegasus eventually join forces in a daring attack on the Cylons. The Pegasus is either destroyed or "missing in action" after the attack. BSG Video Central Fri, 01 May 2009 23:47:24 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-living-legend-part-2-episode-13-air-date-12-3-78-t317.htm#652 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/the-living-legend-part-2-episode-13-air-date-12-3-78-t317.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/fire-in-space-episode-14-air-date-12-17-78-t316.htm Vik "Fire in Space " 48:50 minutes The Galactica is rammed by Cylon Raiders making suicide runs on the main bridge and a landing bay. With Adama lying critically ill, Boomer and Athena lead a group of survivors in the rejuvenation center, with more than a little help from Boxey's daggit Muffy. BSG Video Central Fri, 01 May 2009 23:45:09 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/fire-in-space-episode-14-air-date-12-17-78-t316.htm#651 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/fire-in-space-episode-14-air-date-12-17-78-t316.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/war-of-the-gods-part-1-episode-15-air-date-1-14-79-t315.htm Vik "War of the Gods, Part 2 " 48:45 minutes Viper squadrons are disappearing from regular patrols, and mysterious bright lights are flying around the Galactica at immeasurable speed. On an eerie, red-glowing planet, the enigmatic Count Iblis is found, apparently the sole survivor of a major catastrophe. BSG Video Central Fri, 01 May 2009 23:43:04 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/war-of-the-gods-part-1-episode-15-air-date-1-14-79-t315.htm#650 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/war-of-the-gods-part-1-episode-15-air-date-1-14-79-t315.htm http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/war-of-the-gods-part-2-episode-16-air-date-1-21-79-t314.htm Vik "War of the Gods, Part 2 " 48:46 minutes Conclusion, Always shunning the mysterious bright lights, Iblis uses his charm and his supernatural powers to wrest control of the fleet from Adama. BSG Video Central Fri, 01 May 2009 23:40:51 GMT http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/war-of-the-gods-part-2-episode-16-air-date-1-21-79-t314.htm#649 http://sci-fi-fantasyfan.forumotion.com/bsg-video-central-f22/war-of-the-gods-part-2-episode-16-air-date-1-21-79-t314.htm