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Network orders more episodes of show gearing up for mid-season launch

Syfy has handed out a 13-episode order to a U.S. version of the BBC show Being Human from RDF Media USA.

Being Human revolves around three twentysomething roommates — who happen to be a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf — as they help one another navigate the complexities of living double lives.

The deal for a U.S. take on the show at Syfy marks the first scripted series order for the cable network following its rebranding this summer designed to attract broader audience. It also marks the first scripted ...

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the year’s number one movie, had already become the top-selling home entertainment release of the year, with first-week sales of 7.5 million units, according to Home Media Magazine market research. The sequel also became the biggest-selling Blu-ray Disc release of 2009, with first-week sales of 1.2 million units.

A bunch of new interviews have been released from The Box. The Box tells the story of Norma (Cameron Diaz), Arthur Lewis (James Marsden) and their young child who receive a simple wooden box (with a button) as a gift from a mysterious stranger (Frank Langella). The stranger tells them that the box will magically bestow them one million dollars if they press the button, but that the consequences of doing so will be the death of another person elsewhere whom they don’t know. The movie follows the consequences as they face ...

Smallville hasn’t even crossed the midway point of season 9 and already talk of a possible 10th season is heating up — and not just among fans. “We are really, really pushing for season 10,” says executive producer Kelly Souders. “We really hope it happens.” Although the show lost a good chunk of viewers since moving to that ratings kryptonite known as Friday night, the drop-off hasn’t been nearly as disastrous as some had predicted. And Souders believes that the numbers will rise as the season progresses. “I think the word ...

In our Star Trek Online update we have a whopping 27 new screenshots to show you from Cryptic’s upcoming MMORPG, but wait there’s more! Cryptic also released Part 2 of their video history chronicling the events that lead up to setting of the game (the war between the Klingons and the Federation in 2409). Plus [...]

The fan production Star Trek Phase II is gearing up for a big November. After long last, part 2 of "Blood and Fire" will be released on November 20th, and to make up for the long wait, the first act of their next episode "Enemy: Starfleet" will be released the same day. We have more [...]

Darren and David discuss last Friday's episode of Stargate Universe.

Following yesterday’s "indoctrination" video, there is what appears to be another entry in the viral campaign started last weekend by the "Klingon Propaganda" video. This time it is a very short piece of Federation propaganda responding to the Klingons, promoting the message of diversity.    The Federation Embraces You Today the following video was posted on in [...]

ABC's castaway drama series prepares to welcome back some familiar faces

As the time for Legend of the Seeker second season air date is coming closer, SyFy and Disney-ABC Domestic Television have decided to present a special Legend of the Seeker marathon event, where the viewers can watch six episodes from the first season in a row. The marathon will take place on Thursday, November 5 from 6 pm – 12 AM, ET/PT. This is especially useful to introduce the show to viewers who haven’t seen the 1st season yet, but also serve to peak interest of those who’re waiting for the 2nd season. ...

Paranormal Activity was such a suprise hit for Paramount, that according to LA Times, a sequel production is now in talks. Paranormal Activity had an increadibly low cost of $15,000 to produce and paid off in $62.5 million nationwide sales so far. That’s by far the biggest return on investment for Paramount Pictures possibly in it’s entire history. “We have the rights on a worldwide basis to do Paranormal 2 and we’re looking to see if that makes some sense,” Paramount Chairman Brad Grey said ...