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8 Sep 10

Natalie Portman to step into Angelina Jolie's shoes in Gravity?

Posted by Blastr in Film News, Rumours

Last week it looked like Angelina Jolie may have killed Gravity, the new 3-D sci-fi film from Children of Men director Alfonso Cuaron, now Natalie Portman looks set to save it.
8 Sep 10

Clint Eastwood reveals he was offered the part of Superman

Posted by Blastr in Film News, Interviews

A decade ago Clint Eastwood's name was bizarrely connected to the role of Batman, now the Hollywood legend reveals he was up for the role of Superman too.
8 Sep 10

Game of the Week: Win a copy of StarCraft II

Posted by Syfy.co.uk in Competitions, Gaming News

Play our new puzzle game Burrow Bot over the next week and you could win a copy of StarCraft II. Just log-in and play the game to enter the draw.
7 Sep 10

Gemma Arterton in the frame to play the lead role in Ridley Scott's Alien prequels

Posted by Blastr in Film News, Rumours

Gemma Arterton's star continues to rise at home and in Hollywood. The British actress is now in talks with Ridley Scott about starring in his two Alien prequels.
7 Sep 10

Judge Dredd movie has new title - 'Dredd' - and a dark storyline

Posted by Blastr in Film News

The new Judge Dredd movie, starring Karl Urban as the eponymous law enforcer, has a new title - 'Dredd' - and an Alex Garland storyline that promises to go back to the roots of the comic.
27 Aug 10

Joss Whedon says when Fox killed Firefly, his TV ideas died, too

Posted by Blastr in Interviews, TV

Were you angry when Firefly got the ax? Did you fall into a funk? No matter how low you got (and we were pretty upset, too), it was nothing compared to how series creator Joss Whedon felt.
27 Aug 10

Thing prequel star says film will be slow, paranoid and Norwegian

Posted by Blastr in Film News

It's been a little while since we've heard any new info about the prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing, but now, thanks to Mary Elizabeth Winstead, we finally have our first details.
24 Aug 10

10 developments that will change A Town Called Eureka for good (spoilers)

Posted by Blastr in Syfy, TV News

The UK premiere of A Town Called Eureka season 4 kicks off on Syfy tonight and there's going to be quite a shake-up from the Eureka you know. Here's our guide to Season 4 (spoilers ahead).
24 Aug 10

Lucas files $5 million suit against 'Jedi technology' company

Posted by Blastr in General Interest, Science and Tech

LucasFilm has filed a $5 million trademark lawsuit against Jedi Mind Inc., which is selling a wireless headset that can detect brainwaves and make it possible for users to play games or run applications with thoughts alone.
24 Aug 10

The Fantastic Four rumour mill steps up a gear - Adrien Brody anyone?

Posted by Blastr in Film News, Rumours

The jury is still out as to whether The Fantastic Four needs a reboot, but the casting rumour mill is in full swing with Adrien Brody and Jonathan Rhys Meyers being touted as possible cast members.