SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 110 – Our Interview With Aaron Pope and Jim Cirile from the Liberator Project with Lou Ferrigno and Michael Dorn

* Our Interview with Aaron Pope director/co-writer & JIM CIRILE co-writer of Liberator
* Our New Trivia
* TV News:  Trek invades Warehouse 13 & more.  Eliza Dushku stand up for Hayden Pantierre

Can you name a show & the name of the episode that had Saul Rubinek (Warehouse 13), Robert Picardo (ST Voyager,  SGA) and Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Chuck) guest starring in at the same time?

Prize: Signed Print of Cliff Simon who played Baal.

TV THIS WEEK: Trek invades Warehouse 13, MTV’s zombies and more!

Star Trek: Voyager’s Captain Janeway has apparently slipped into a quantum singularity and ended up in Warehouse 13, as Kate Mulgrew pops by for an extended visit. We’ll also get a look at MTV’s new horror mockumentary series, Death Valley, which explores a world where vampires, werewolves and zombies roam the earth. Too bad they don’t have Sookie Stackhouse and her faerie powers in that universe.

Eliza Dushku slams newspaper as ‘parasite’ after Hayden Panettiere attack

Heroesstar Hayden Panettiere got buried in snark by a UK newspaper last week because she was charging fans for autographs at a con, even though it’s pretty much standard practice these days. And Eliza Dushku wasn’t going to let them get away with it!After the Daily Mailwrote an article about a Toronto con, making it look as if Panettiere was desperate for cash and charging for autographs due to lack of work, Dushku wrote:

Dear Sir,I write to you because the piece of your paper that concerns me was anonymous. The piece was 27th August titled “Are times that tough Hayden?” ridiculing and attacking the actor Hayden Panettiere for participating in a Toronto Expo fan gathering where fans are charged money (Oh shock! Oh shame!) in exchange for autographs, signed pictures, and the chance for a bit of face time with their favorite celebrity.

My dear editor, how does Hayden’s action differ from what you do for much of the content of your “news” paper? There we have celebrities exchanging their name (sometimes willy-nilly, no permission asked), their time, and their pictures in exchange for a bit of publicity for their work. At least the fan shows (such as the current Toronto Expo one) are honest and up front about the exchange. In addition, at these shows both fans and celebrities get some precious small contact with each other as real people. Your paper does not provide that value.

Yes, you will have to tell me where you think you get off attempting to diminish a young actor who is attempting to reach out to fans in one of the only practical ways provided by the entertainment industry, an industry your paper is a part of and largely dependent on.

It is particularly shoddy that the author scoffs at Hayden’s lack of “Harry Potter” or “Spiderman” fame while leaving himself unnamed as “Daily Mail Reporter.” Talk about being a parasite! Does Daily Mail Reporter want to shoot down Hayden’s career, just at it’s beginning, and then take a salary for doing so. Seriously, Sir, for shame.

Ouch!

What do you make of all this? Which side is in the right? Or is the truth somewhere in between?

 

14 sci-fi and fantasy gangsters you definitely don’t want to cross

Where there’s crime, there’s undoubtedly someone looking to capitalize on it, and sci-fi and fantasy is rife with shady characters ready to take their cut, teach someone a lesson or order a hit on those who cross them and their organizations.

Here’s 14 members of the criminal underworld from all types of other worlds.

Lord Petyr (Littlefinger) Baelish

From: Game of Thrones

Portrayed by: Aidan Gillen

“Distrusting me is the best thing you can do.” Littlefinger, a player within King’s Landing, has his hands in many pots, from the court of the king to brothels within the city. Master of Coin for the King’s court, gained through a calculated rise to power, Baelish helped to spark the War of the Five Kings through his planning and lies. Feigning a friendship and offering his advice towards Eddard Stark, he betrayed the new King’s Hand to his death to topple the regime.

Badger

From: Firefly

Portrayed by: Mark Shepherd

“And you’re what? Petty thief with delusions of standing? Sad, little king of a sad, little hill.” Hailing from the Titan Colony, Badger made a name for himself as a local boss on the world of Persephone. If it’s being transported, Badger wants a part, and a cut, and he’s dealt with everything from illegal salvage, black market cattle herds and quite a bit more. It’s best to stay on his good side: it’s suspected that he plays both sides of the game when it suits him.

Carmine Falcone

From: Batman Begins

Portrayed by: Tom Wilkinson

Gotham city is rotting from its core, leaving the entire city at the hands of the criminal underworld. At the top of the pecking order is Carmine Falcone. While a known gangster, the city was never able to be bring him to justice because of corruption and fear. Drug running, petty theft and robbery, Falcone’s in charge of it all. Cross him, and he wouldn’t hesitate to drop you in front of an audience of police officers, judges and business people. You can’t buy that type of power.

Donbot, Francis X. ‘Clamps’ Clampotso, Joey Mousepad

From: Futurama

Portrayed by: Maurice LaMarche and John DiMaggio

Get a load of the ball bearings on these guys. New New York’s legendary Robot Mafia (the three of them) concerned themselves entirely with corrupting local robotic unions and other debaucheries. Insult them, and they make people and robots who cross them disappear, all the while cavorting with highly public figures, ranging from Calculon to the Robot Devil. They don’t like witnesses: they get the clamps! Clamps!

Frank D’Amico

From: Kick-Ass

Portrayed by: Mark Strong

As one of New York’s major drug bosses, Frank D’Amico commands an impressive operation: drugs and wholesale murder. The key to all that? Being as ruthless as possible, by going out and killing someone dressed up as a superhero in broad daylight to broadcasting the severe beating and almost execution of two on the internet. Cross him, and he’ll cut your fingers off. With a heavy duty bolt cutter. Then he’ll shoot you.

Jabba Desilijic Tiure

From: Star Wars

Portrayed by: Larry Ward (voice)

Chuba! One of the most powerful crime lords in the galaxy, Jabba the Hutt’s operations and influence spans much of the galaxy. An army of smugglers and mercenaries at his disposal, he’s cornered the market for gambling, spice and corruption from the Republic to the Galactic Empire. Cross him and he’ll either feed you to one of his favored pets, or keep you around as an art piece in his lair.

Merovingian

From: The Matrix Reloaded

Portrayed by: Lambert Wilson

An old program residing within the Matrix, the Merovingian’s described himself as a simple trafficker of Information, surrounded by deadly and resilient programs to carry out his orders. He seems to run an underground movement within the Matrix, trafficking programs out of the matrix, often in exchange for something. Cause, and effect.

Netan

From: Stargate SG-1

Portrayed by: Eric Steinberg

A ruthless crime lord in the universe, Netan deals with Kassa distribution and other crimes with his small fleet of Ha’tak ships. He was known for killing off even his lieutenants amongst his organization, taking down anyone who gets in his way. Faced with problems from Earth’s Stargate unit SG-1, he put out a bounty on the unit, which ultimately backfired when the bounty hunter he hired killed him.

Adelei Niska

From: Firefly

Portrayed by: Michael Fairman

What is gossip? People talking: Niska has a reputation for his brutal and violent means for keeping people in line. Aboard his own space station, he has a small army of criminals at his disposal, ranging from enforcement to pharmaceutical theft, subcontracting at times, paying very well up front. However, he’s eager to turn his reputation from talk into fact, showing off his wife’s nephew to Serenity‘s crew to keep them in line. He’s also not content with killing someone once: he’s willing to keep them going for days before he’s satisfied.

 Obesandjo

From: District 9

Portrayed by: Eugene Khumbanyiwa

Obsessed with alien technology, Obesandjo and his organization set up shop after the establishment of the prawn refuge in South Africa, District 9. Specializing in weapons, ruthless in his dealings, he’s the top man, despite lacking the use of his legs. His obsession with alien weaponry has brought him to the point of consuming Prawn body parts, believing he’d be able to absorb their abilities.

Phelan

From: Battlestar Galactica

Portrayed by: Bill Duke

The top of the food chain in the Colonial Fleet’s black market, Phelan drives the underground economy, getting people what they need in stressful times, making a good living for himself and his men. Dealing with contraband supplies, theft, child prostitution and murder, he operated with impunity amongst the colonial fleet, going as far to kill Pegasus Commander Jack Fisk when the officer attempted to go back on his deal with the crime lord.

Sal Maroni

From: The Dark Knight

Portrayed by: Eric Roberts

After Carmine Falcone was toppled by The Batman in Gotham City, Sal Marioni rose to power. His charisma brought about a loyal following with underlings, deep into the city’s government. As the city government began to close in after the appointment of Harvey Dent as Gotham’s DA, Maroni’s hold on the city through the mob was loosened only after joining forces with the Joker, before running afoul of the Batman and a newly insane Harvey Dent/Two face.

Sam Adama

From: Caprica

Portrayed by: Sasha Roiz

A member of the Ha’la’tha gang, Sam Adama operates as a main enforcer for the group. Orphaned at a young age, Sam ended up on Caprica, where he worked to hold on to his Tauron heritage. There, he worked as an assassin and enforcer, occasionally pulling a big job like helping his brother to steal proprietary technology from the Vergis Corporation. He’s not above getting political either: when rebellion struck on Tauron, he became heavily involved.

The Kingpin

From: Daredevil

Portrayed by: Michael Clarke Duncan

The alter ego of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin is completely in charge of crime in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen. With a long history of crime behind him, starting as an enforcer and working his way up to the top of the food chain, he maintained a duel persona, a corporate boss on one hand, crime boss on the other. He didn’t hesitate to kill his own men as they tried to leave his organization, and sent an assassin after Matt Murdock/Daredevil, only to get his legs broken in the process. The funny thing is, he couldn’t reveal who the Daredevil really was without admitting he was beaten up by a blind man.

Dan Aykroyd Drops Significant Ghostbusters 3 Details

After years of rumors, it appears that Ghostbuster 3 is finally moving forward and will likely do so with or without Bill Murray’s involvement. Dan Aykroyd appeared on The Dennis Miller Show to discuss the project, dropping specific details about the sequel, hinting that the plan is to film in Spring of 2012 no matter what happens casting-wise.

“Yes, we will be doing the movie and hopefully with Mr. Murray,” he says, “That is our hope. We have an excellent script. What we have to remember is that ‘Ghostbusters’ is bigger than any one component, although Billy was absolutely the lead and contributive to it in a massive way, as was the director and Harold [Ramis], myself and Sigourney [Weaver]. The concept is much larger than any individual role and the promise of ‘Ghostbusters 3’ is that we get to hand the equipment and the franchise down to new blood.”

The comedian also confirmed reports that the plot will revolve around a new generation of Ghostbusters and hinted at the states of his and Ramis’ characters.

“My character, Ray, is now blind in one eye and can’t drive the cadillac,” he says, “He’s got a bad knee and can’t carry the packs… Egon is too large to get into the harness. We need young blood and that’s the promise. We’re gonna hand it to a new generation.”

As for who might be cast as the new characters, Aykroyd says that, while no decision has been made, he does have a fondness for one piece of prospective casting.

“I like this guy Matthew Gray Gubler from the ‘Criminal Minds’ show,” he adds, “But there’s going to be a casting. We’re going to see everyone that wants to do it. We’re going to need… three guys and a young woman.”

Check back soon for more details on Ghostbuster 3 as they develop.

‘Man of Steel’ Set Photos Reveal Henry Cavill’s Superman Costume Changes (Photos)

UPDATED: New pictures posted online reveal a revamped superhero look.

Superman has a brand-new costume and thanks to newly released images from the set of Man of Steel, fans are getting their first chance to study it in detail.

The new costume, worn by actor Henry Cavill, appears to be keeping in line with the revised version of the character soon to be seen in DC Comics’ reboots of the Action Comics and Superman series next month. The red briefs and yellow belt are gone; replaced by blue briefs. And from the looks of the photos, the omnipresent red cape is now optional.

PHOTO: Henry Cavill as Superman in ‘Man of Steel’

A previous photo of the Man of Steel was released earlier in August, but the image was dim and moody and didn’t give fans a sense of what the costume would look like in action.

Warner Bros.’ Superman reboot began filming outside of Chicago in early August and since then, several photos from the set — turning Plano, Illinois into Smallville — have been posted on a fan Facebook page.

DVD News:

Green Lantern Hitting Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 14

Source: Warner Home Video

August 30, 2011

Warner Home Video has provided us with the full Green Lantern Blu–ray and DVD announcement, which shows that the Blu-ray and DVD discs will come with an UltraViolet Digital Copy for the first time: