Things to be aware of this October
Fortunately, there won’t be any remake of any Halloween movies, but there will be something to look forward to on Friday nights.
1) The Syfy lineup on Friday nights looks great considering BSG isn’t on TV anymore. Stargate SGU and Sanctuary (smashed SGU’s record of viewing) will be back-to-back.
2) Syfy Channel in general will have movie marathon on certain days. Don’t hold your breath for anything spectacular, though one may surprise you.
3) Where the Wild Things are comes out in theaters on October 16th. I’m thoroughly excited because it was one of my favorite books as a child. Music video directors usually make a good transition to the big screen.
4) Saw 6 comes out, though I don’t know how much more convoluted the storyline will be. It shows no signs of the end either because Saw 7 and 8 are already in the works.
5) Extended trailer for Jonah Hex will be coming out and an extended trailer for Inception will also appear, though it was supposed to arrive in November.
6) For those who loved the Halo games will be pleased to know that Halo: Evolutions will hit book stores on October 20th.
7) Uncharted 2 comes out. If you were a huge fan of Uncharted as I was, you’ll love Uncharted 2. This game almost feels like you’re playing a movie. It’s got a great mix of action, dialogue and character development. This is a one of a kind game.
The Iowa Icon convention is going on between October 23-25. This is a great con to go to if you want to learn more about how to be a fantasy or scifi writer. http://www.iowa-icon.com/
Of course there’s plenty more to do, but this is just a snippet of the numerous fun activities that one can go through.
New Stargate series and Sanctuary = Awesome Friday Lineup
For Stargate fans who thought it was over…it’s not. Stargate Universe is the third installment of the series behind SG-1 and Atlantis. It is set to come out in the fall in the late September/early October timeframe, about the same time all new shows will be airing. Stargate Universe will not see any cast members from Atlantis or SG-1 and the storyline is nearly stand alone. The plan for SciFi Channel is to air the new Stargate with Sanctuary for a killer Friday night lineup. Sanctuary has been contracted for another full season. Tentative dates for both shows’ premiers is September 25th or October 2nd. Those are ball park figures based off the schedule of other shows who are planning to air their premiers in the fall. If anything changes, I will be sure to let you know all the details.
Amanda Tapping provides Sanctuary on Friday nights
Sanctuary, Sci-Fi channel’s new show, has proven to be a hit. Amanda Tapping, best known as Samantha Carter on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis stars in this action-packed show that mixes Ghostbusters and gothic literature. The success of the show isn’t contingent on the star power of Amanda Tapping, but rather the fact that it mixes gothic culture with mythological lore and does it well disallowing the clichés that are involved with science fiction culture. Originality and a deeper plot following, combined with likeable and believable characters lend to the success of the show. This is what allowed Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica to become so popular and long-lasting. It has a mix of action, adventure, and not so much of your convoluted plot lines that involve extraneous circumstances involving the show’s antagonist and protagonist. Could this be a new wave of success for the Sci-Fi channel? The ratings for the show are extraordinary smashing previous records set by shows on the Sci-Fi channel. Look for Sanctuary to be a long lasting hit. Don’t take my word on it. Check it out on Fridays, 9:00 CT on the Sci-Fi Channel.