Got OSN? There's An App For That Too!

It seems that Orbit Showtime is (finally) jumping onto the advanced tech bandwagon. By sheer luck, I managed to find out that they've developed an App for iPhone & iPad devices through which they channel their services. I downloaded it from the App store (UK) and tried it. A bit buggy, but it's got some nice features that made me just barely keep it in my phone.

Fringe: Season Finale

Here it is, so good I had to share it! Shame, the series had some really mind-boggling concepts and theories that would have made at least two or three more seasons at least! Take the Cow, for example! And those observers, or watchers, or whatever, who are in each and every episode of the series, like 'Futhooli' in the Arabic children's magazine, "Majid"

Joining The World Of Net TV

I download quite a lot of movies & TV shows off torrents, and with good reason, too. I refuse to be a slave to pay-per-view ripoff schemes, courtesy of OSN, and pay for a season-old TV series, or a 6-month old movie hit. I'm one who prefers to be entertained 'in time', which means that I'm able to watch the latest episode of "The Event" or "Stargate Universe" within 3-5 hours of it being aired in the USA. My main issues was that my viewing happens wherever my Desktop is placed, due to a very restrictive home network setup.

Larry King Retires from CNN

It's not often that a great star retires without death or some other disaster to screw up the proceedings! Last night, Larry King retired from his CNN's Larry King Live Show, after 25 years and over 50'000 inverviews (and undoubtedly buckets of money!). A very nice farewell cast was with him to send him off, including his young wife & two kids, President Obama, Ted Turner and a bunch of other former guests on his show. Personally, I think CNN won't be much the same without this man. Good luck to you, Larry, wherever you are. This is the last ever scene from his show, quite touching, too.

Apple TV VS Mac Mini

2010 AppleTV

Ever since the Mac Mini was released I've been in conflict with it's usefulness as a desktop machine, or even a desktop replacement. Then I read about Ford using Mac Mini's to monitor some of their production lines, and it got me into thinking that this new standalone box has something else to revere and admire besides it's great looks.

Learning about Apple TV, I initially dismissed it as a Big Boy's toy that only US-based users would really benefit from. I was glad to  have been proven wrong when I found that it works just as well anywhere, as long as it's pumped up with the right currency! Pay-per-View was redefined with Apple TV, so much so that even the regional Sat TV companies are beginning to notice.

Star Trek to Show in Kuwait on May 7th

According to IMDB, Star Trek will be released in Kuwait on the 7th of May, that means tomorrow!

HOOYAA!!

I tried to pre-book on cincescape earlier this morning, but the online schedule only gives me Wednesday´s timetable. I suppose theyŕe gearing up for next week´s schedule.

I´ve been waiting for this movie to be released since August 2007, and man what a wait it´s been! Back then, it was slated for release by December 2008. If i´m able to make it tomorrow, it´ll be a great change of mood from all the dullness and economic insecurities that are happening in Kuwait these days!

SciFi Fans Rejoice: Neuromancer is coming!

For those of you who are not really into SciFi here's an introduction: Remember "The Matrix Trilogy"? Well, this is the story that made a direct influence over the story. IMHO, I would consider this to be the 'Grandfather' of Neo's adventures in the world of the Matrix. Some would say that it was a prequel to the story behind the Matrix.

Written by William Gibson, the story talks about a burned out Hacker who gets recruited by some shady characters in order to apply his skills towards stealing stored human consciousness, among other things. This is the surface of a much more and deeper plot. All in all, a terrific (and puzzling) read, if you like this sort of thing, that is.

The great thing about it is that this is the first of a trilogy of stories, called 'The Sprawl Trilogy', all inter-connected, and written by Gibson, and all portray a completely unorthodox view of futurism and I, for one, hope that this movie lives up to the author's written representation.

In the meantime, I'm really looking forward to the upcoming Star Trek Movie, due out on May 8th 2009, and not as I previously mentioned in my earlier post. And let's not forget the upcoming Terminator: Salvation....just click on this link and see for yourself!

Battlestar Galactica Season 4 Premiers April 4th

Not many shows produced fathom the depth and complexity of Battlestar Galactica these days, a remake of a 1970's Science Fiction series, wrapped in the mysticism and theological interpretations of Greek Mythology, Persian Zoroastrianism and Nordic theology among other faiths and religions, and presented in a CGI-enhanced storyline that rivals the best of SciFi series ever produced.

Now, before anyone jumps and says, "Another bunch of yarns about long interstellar spaceflight and ridiculous beaming technology, and more dumb tales and fables", just take a look at the awards and nominations that this series has received to date. It's so good, in fact, that a spin-off has been announced, just before the beginning of it's fourth season, called 'Caprica'

This season, sadly, would be the final season carrying the BSG storyline, albeit stretched across two years, but since there's a gigantic hole in the plot, everyone would know how it all began, and what caused the storyline to end the way it did. Mind-probing and intensive in it's twist of Human Mythology, BSG has created a new genre in TV.

Iron Man is realized!

Iron Man, Marvel Comics' latest addition to it's comic-to-movie adventures, is due to be released in Theaters on May 2nd, 2008. Although the movie hints at terrorism, and the main character's role in combating the Taliban (HO-HUM!), the Special Effects and soundtrack seem to be amazing. Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" is featured in the movie, how appropriate! I'm sure Ozzy Osborne would be thrilled-if he had enough working brain cells, that is :)

Here's the trailer..

Man, the '80's still rock!

2nd X-Files movie due in July 2008

Finally, production will start on the second X-Files movie. Filming will begin on December 10th, and the release is due on 25th July 2008.

Yes, I'm one of those people who'd collected all the Season's DVD's and read all the conspiracy theories associated with the series, and blah blah blah...it's fun....bite me!


Starwars is also due for a series introduction...I'm still looking at the details, but it won't be about the same heroes, although it'll be within the same universe...stay tuned.

Star Trek XI is on for December 25, 2008!!!

Word on the grapevine is, the Star Trek movie is slated for release on Chrismas Day 2008, and that it will have a 'prequel' theme to it. J.J. Abrams of the famed "Lost" series will Direct the movie, and will star, among unannounced others, Zachary Quinto (Heroes) and Leonard Nimoy (Spock in Star Trek).

The last movie, Star Trek: Nemesis, while a commercial failure, does fill in many blanks in the Star Trek universe (for those of us who are into the genre, anyway), and does go to explain some of the past events, like the Earth-Romulan War and the rise of the United Federation of Planets, the Treaty of Algeron and the signing of the Khitomer Accords. I liked it, and so did some of the fanbase, but others dismissd it as a failed attempt by the producers/writes to live up to the original theme of the late Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the Star Trek genre.

Hopefully, the new production team will be able to dismiss all controversy surrounding the future of the gener. In short, I hope it'll be as good as the series!

Well, it's SciFi, you get the idea..

Battlestar Galactica Wikipedia

Great! Finally, there's a Wiki for my favorite SciFi show. Now, whenever someone asks me what it's all about, all I have to do is refer them to this website! Ain't technology just grand?!

And to top it all off (and as a fresh reminder to myself), there's going to be a movie released this year as well...Long Live eMule!!

This show has far exceeded anyone's expectations, to the extent that it's actually won these fine awards:
VES Award, 2006 and 2007
2006 LEO awards
2005 Hugo Awards
2006 Saturn Awards
...and to top it all off, the cream of the crop (so far!) the 65th Annual Peabody Awards! This is not mentioning the many nominations it's received in the process. Yes, it's THAT good!

Oh yeah, interestingly enough, there are already some action figures out over this show.

WARNING: Dieting Actually Damages Your Health!

I KNEW IT!!! I've always known it! I always felt in in my bones, discouraged myself from following it through or even condoning it to any of my well-rounded acquaintances...dieting in any way, shape or form is counter productive to any healthy weight loss program, as outlined in this article, and again in this article.

Now, if these articles are anything to go by, this means that relaxing in front of a TV, watching your favorite show or the latest DVD, or playing your favorite PS2/3 game. Personally, I've always preferred a Big Mac Meal (Super-sized, with Sprite), a Double-Cheesburger (with egg) and a box of Chicken Mc Nuggets, all being enjoyed while watching the latest (AHEM) downloaded episode of Battlestar Galactica or Lost or The Unit, or even the Leno/O'Brien/Letterman shows. Basically, anything that involves lazing about & NOT dieting!

Of course, that doesn't mean one goes to town with the closest refrigerator, or gets superglued in front of the TV or computer either....although I-for one-will understand if that happens! It just means that one has the basic three square meals per day, with lots of healthy, good liquids, along the lines of a moderate, healthy program.

My all-time favorite would be a home-made sandwich, filled with a light layer of mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, buffalo tomatoes, Edam cheese and slices of Beef Mortadella, all lightly garnished with some naughty Tabasco Sauce and Ketchup...dee-lish! A couple of these beauties, coupled with a cup of icy-cold 7-Up and a side order of fries or salted chips would make for a very tasty and healthy lunch or dinner.

To see if you're a healthy eater, try this test....Bon Apetite!

The Best SciFi Movies Poll

BBC just quoted SFX Magazine that "Serenity" has been voted the Number 1 Scifi Movie in terms of Special Effects! Here's the complete list:

1. Serenity (seen it)
2. Star Wars (seen it)
3. Blade Runner (seen it)
4. Planet of the Apes (seen it)
5. The Matrix (seen it)
6. Alien (seen it)
7. Forbidden Planet (seen it)
8. 2001: A Space Odyssey (seen it & read the book)
9. The Terminator (seen it)
10. Back to the Future (seen it)

My number one favorite out of this list would have to be "The Matrix", followed by "Blade Runner", and I include Sound, storyline, ingenuity as well as special effects.

And on that note, The X-Files universe is looking towards making another movie, finally!! I miss watching Mulder & Scully fighting off their attractiveness to each other as well as the evil aliens!!

The End of SG1

Well, it's finally over. Stargate SG1 has broadcast it's final episode of it's final season, the tenth! I have to say, it was one of the world's best SciFi shows on TV to date, in terms of storyline, fantasy, continuity and production. Some of it's original cast are being shifted, so they'll still be around.

The good news is, MGM is releasing two complete movies as a continuation to the TV series; Stargate: Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum. So it's not a total loss, and in any case, Stargate: Atlantis is still scheduled for it's 4th season, and it's as good as (if not better than) SG1. Of course, my all-time favorite is still Battlestar Galactica, and there's no end to the plots, stories or adventures this show presents. Why SciFi, you ask? IMHO, it's way better than what's going on around us, and more interesting. At least the bad guys get what's coming to them without crybabies shouting "Foul" all the time.

A newcomer to my TV collection is The Unit, a TV series based on a book written by an ex-Delta Force Sergeant Major, Eric L. Haney called "Inside Delta Force". The Unit is a covert Special Forces team that doesn't exist, and go off fighting baddies everywhere througout the world, while their wives remain in the dark, fending for themsleves while their husbands are away. The interesting thing about this show is that some of the stories are derived from actual missions performed by the U.S. forces in the past, and so the show has a flair of being 'closer to the truth' than most A-Team type shows (Remember those guys?)

"The human race is governed by its imagination."
-Napoleon Bonaparte-