Warehouse 13’s Much Anticipated Review
If Warehouse 13 was the supposed savior of SyFy Channel, then it might look as if the SyFy Channel’s not going to stick around that much longer. After watching the pilot last night, I was reminded why the SyFy Channel has been struggling (with the exception of Eureeka and Stargate). I, and thousands of other people, had high hopes for the show, but all I got was an agonzing two hours of mental mush. The concept of the movie is great and could have gone a long way: the idea that there is a secret warehouse of alien gizmos and gadgets. Not to ruin anything for those who haven’t seen it, but could the chemistry of the two protagonists be anymore off? They didn’t belong on the screen together and what’s worse, the writing didn’t mesh with their characters. The action was slow and undeveloped (even for the pilot of a series). Warehouse 13 has been slated for one whole season, but I don’t anticipate it being renewed. A friend told me it’s too early to tell on a show and that I should wait until at least the third episode to make a judgement call. That’s what I’m going to do so bear that in mind.
Promising New Shows For SciFi
With the SciFi Channel presumably losing viewers have a promising lineup in the months to come. It is highlighted by the new show Warehouse 13 (think Indiana Jones and the Kindom of the Crystal Skulls meets Sanctuary). Shows will return like Sanctuary and Eureeka (on contract for two seasons). A much-anticipated Stargate: Universe will debut in the September-October time frame, but not before airing the two movies Stargate Continuum and Ark of Truth before the premiere. Primevil has shown modest ratings, but nowhere near where producers like it to be. It has also been rumored that the SciFi Channel will do away with ECW on Tuesday nights in the fall and move it to Spike TV or a local network. It will be an interesting few months for lovers of the scifi channel. There is much to be excited about and much to be anticipated.
Memorial Day Movie Weekend On SciFi Channel
Memorial day weekend will be full of movies and specials. While it is the norm to showcase the Twilight Zone marathon on holiday weekends, the SciFi Channel is doing something different. Starting Friday, May 22, the SciFi Channel will be airing a movie marathon. It will be mixed with SciFi originals with more popular movies like John Carpenter’s The Thing or Judge Dredd. Then on Monday, May 25th, they will air a Land of the Lost marathon in preparation to air the movie that stars Will Ferrell. The schedule will resume to normal after the long weekend, but it is nice to get a good break once in a while.
Two Stargate movies to air on SciFi Channel in back-to-back weeks
Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum will air on the SciFi Channel. Ark of Truth will air on Friday, March 27 at 9:00 ET, and Continuum will air on Friday, April 3 at 9:00 ET with a replay of Ark of Truth airing before. Both movies, having to do with the SG-1 series will tie up loose ends left behind during the duration of the show. While I will not spoil those for the viewers, I am confident that you will be pleased. Both movies will include referenes to past characters of SG-1 and Atlantis, but Atlantis will not be a vital factor in either movie. Look for both movies on Scifi Channel in the coming weeks.
Friday, March 20 will mark the end of Battlestar Galactica
With practically none of my predictions coming true in the nine episodes leading up to the finale, I shouldn’t be writing what I think will happen in the two-hour finale. Instead, I will offer my condolences to the show. The two-hour finale will air on Scifi Channel at 8:00 ET. A Battlestar marathon will take place starting at 8:00 AM ET leading up to the series finale. The finale promises that no extra surprises to extend the show will exist and that it truly will be the end. A sad day for BSG fans, DVD’s of the ultra popular show will come out shortly after the finale. Reruns of the show will continue to air on SciFi Channel and tentative arrangements for the show to be aired on local networks are in the works. Whatever the case may be, BSG did something for Science Fiction, particularly the SciFI Channel by creating a new culture within the genre. Battlestar gave life back into the SciFi channel, and ultimately the station and fans are grateful. Though the show never made it to 100 episodes, it left its impression on society and culture as we see it. Don’t be sad, Battlestar fans. You were treated to something special. Whether you see a return of the classic series or not is yet to be seen. Bid farewell to the series on March 20.
AniMondays on Scifi Channel, in case you didn’t know it existed
The Scifi Channel, for the better part of four months are airing AniMondays at 11:00 ET. There is no particular theme on what they air, but as long as they’re anime, that should suffice. The March schedule for AniMonday is as follows:
March 2: Strait Jacket
March 9: Ninja Scroll
March 16: Two episodes of Gurren Lagann and two episodes of Ravemaster
March 23: Two episodes of Gurren Lagann and two episodes of Ravemaster
March 30: Two episodes of Gurren Lagann and two episodes of Ravemaster
Other AniMonday shows in the past have been Street Fighter: Alpha, Gundam X, Appleseed (original and remake), and Cowboy Bebop.