The Lost Craig Ferguson – Dr. Who Intro

Posted by The Dome | 2 | December 5th, 2010 | Posted in Daily Rants


A few weeks back The Late Late Show on CBS did a Dr. Who episode with Matt Smith. Craig Ferguson , in his usual fashion, has written an opening with dancers, puppets and Daleks, a standard opening for the late night show. Moments before air, it was discovered that the show hasn’t received proper clearance for the the Dr. Who music. The show aired that evening with a rant from the host, while the cast stood and the audience was stunned. The final thought Ferguson said before going to commercial was, “somebody better put this BLEEPing thing on the interwebs so people can see what fun we really had in store for you…”

Well, here it is…..

As cool as that opening would have been…HERE is how that nights show actually opened:

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Someone Get Cory Vidal A Gig

Posted by The Dome | Closed | November 30th, 2010 | Posted in Daily Rants, Websites


Everybody kiss a Wookie, kick a ‘droid!

Thanks for sharing, Kevin.

The Archeological Exploration of Doctor Who: Part 1

Posted by awakebyjava | 5 | November 29th, 2010 | Posted in BBC, TV


William Hartnell, “Hmm, Yes.”

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William, William…

I just spent the last 6 hours desperately trying to finish Sonic 4 while you nattered about in the background. Now, as your final set of episodes plays in front of me, all I can feel about the situation is relief. Relief that finally after 6 months of trying to find something redeeming in your poor acting, your stumbling and bumbling line delivery, and the ridiculous nature of your mannerisms, my struggle is over. I can move on to a new Doctor, and a new hope for a Time Lord worth admiring.

I understand of course that television in the 60s was a different beast. And comparatively, British television was entirely different from my previous old show habit, The Wild Wild West. But the first three series of Doctor Who constitute some of the most pitiful television I have ever seen. I’ll attempt to be circumspect for my review, but please understand how hard it is for me to malign what was at one time my favorite character in science fiction. Read More »

TalkCast 62 – Project Runaway Creations

Posted by The Dome | 2 | November 27th, 2010 | Posted in Podcast


Tonight’s Interview:  Dave Sanders & John Talarico of Runaway Creations talk about their newest game, Attraxxion, marketing in the 21 st. Century and the new apps they have under development.

To win a download of Attraxxion, comment on this podcast.  The Dome has thrown down the gauntlet for you to recast Buffy The Vampire Slayer with new talent.

 

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Am I mad? I don’t even know!

Posted by Zombrarian | Closed | November 22nd, 2010 | Posted in TV


I admit that I am behind on The Walking Dead (I have not yet seen the November 21 episode).  And usually, I would leave commentary on the show to The Dome so as not to clog the blog (heh. poet=me).  Don’t worry, this isn’t about to become a blog solely dedicated to The Walking Dead, but, as the Hero of Canton would say, “I got words…” regarding the third episode. Read More »

Talkcast 61 – The Minds Eye’s Thomas Gofton

Posted by Kriana | 6 | November 20th, 2010 | Posted in Podcast


 

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Science Fiction-Science Fact – Mars, A One Way Trip?

Posted by The Dome | Closed | November 17th, 2010 | Posted in Science Fiction/Science Fact


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This month’s issue of The Journal of Cosmology is dedicated to essays from prominent scientists with the unified theme of Mars Exploration.  Many of the articles are the stuff of science facts, figures, extrapolation and, considering this IS the Journal of Cosmology, that makes sense.

What is causing some quiet talk around the Hadron Collider is a small essay by Dirk Schultze-Makunch and Paul Davis. In their article, they seriously propose a one way trip to Mars with the end product being colonization. To relate this to SF, we need look no further back than Stranger in a Strange Land, in which Robert Heinlein strands a first Martian Expedition, and has the sole survivor retrieved by a second one. The accidental stranding of Valentine Michael Smith is far removed from what these two eminent scientists are proposing. The “Swiftian” proposal is not considered a suicide mission, but to put it in their terms, a one way journey of exploration. They further contend that:

  • Technology currently exists to begin colonization.
  • Natural resources are abundant, but difficult to procure, for survival.
  • Humanity MUST hedge against catastrophe on Earth.

What we don’t see is:

  • A willingness to strand explorers on an alien planet.
  • The monetary resources to attempt anything of this nature.
  • A coherent NASA Strategy for the future.

You can find more information of a general nature here or the full text of the article here at The Journal of Cosmology Website.

This is Dome, sayin’: Call the Water Brothers. This may be important, but never hurry.

TalkCast 60 – Samantha Boyette

Posted by Kriana | 4 | November 14th, 2010 | Posted in Podcast


Our Guest tonight Samantha Boyette, TextNovel 2010 Grand Prize Winner of the Online  Fiction contest for her novel Prime and author in Last Man Standing  Anthology . She reads from her short story, Life of A Child, talks about her creative process and lets us in on what’s upcoming for her.

To be entered to win a copy of The Last Man Anthology, edited by Hunter Ligoure, with a short story by Samantha Boyette, simply make a comment below about tonight’s show. One incredibly lucky listener will be chosen at random from the myriad listeners across the multiverse. It could be you.

You can obtain a copy of The Last Man Anthology here. If you enter the coupon code ATLANTIS1, you will receive a $ 3.00 discount simply for listening to Sci Fi Saturday Night.

 

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Ted Sturgeon’s Second Law and Episode Two of The Walking Dead

Posted by The Dome | Closed | November 10th, 2010 | Posted in Daily Rants, TV


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As Yoda would say, “Tired, I become, of all the haters I hear,” and yes, Yoda is correct. Episode 2 of the Walking Dead was great fun and yet the haters and snarks and grumblers in the Inter-webs abound with every stupid comment one can conceive about why it’s just not good.

I argue that this week was a logical extension of the premiere, with the requisite buckets of gore, shambling undead, uncomfortable sex and smart-assery.  I don’t know why they refer to the undead as “geeks” but, for now, I’ll play along. In stunning contrast to virtually anything else on TV right now, the amazing use of silence is truly wonderful, making the eerie quiet almost another character. Solid on so many levels, I am truly hooked.

This is Dome, sayin’: in March of 1958, Theodore Sturgeon aptly wrote, “90% of everything is crud” (I have been misquoting this for years). This was used as a resp0nse to someone asking why all SF was so bad.  Look across the dials today and you can see any number of shows that justify the 90% …The Waking Dead, so far, is not one of them.

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Stargate’s Destiny

Posted by awakebyjava | Closed | November 10th, 2010 | Posted in TV


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I only recently started exploring in depth the world of Stargate, and while I will not say that it has captured my heart the way that the desert planet Arrakis did, or the moons of Endor do, it has a special place in my life. When I want a rip roaring good time with lots of funny quips and some silly action, that is when I turn to Stargate. I joined in the wonder of new sci-fi with the movie, bought in completely to the SG-1 series, and even enjoyed the oddity that was Atlantis. So when I finally caught up to the new series, Stargate Universe, I was expecting much the same from the new crew of wacky misfits.

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