[scifinoir2] Fwd: Masters of Science Fiction

2007-08-03 Thread Brent Wodehouse
Masters of Science Fiction by Todd Mason Prelaunch: T Minus Two Days Masters of Science Fiction begins its truncated run on Saturday, Aug. 4, on ABC, at 10 pm ET/PT... after a delay of more than a year, and the originally announced order of 13 episodes reduced to six, of which only four have

Re: [scifinoir2] Fwd: Masters of Science Fiction

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Whatfor science fiction do to so anger Evil Network Execs? Brent Wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Masters of Science Fiction by Todd Mason Prelaunch: T Minus Two Days Masters of Science Fiction begins its truncated run on Saturday, Aug. 4, on ABC, at

Re: [scifinoir2] How Many Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?

2007-08-03 Thread Moondancer
Scary thing is as funny as this is, its not all that far fetched. :) On 8/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *How many internet newsgroup subscribers does it take to change a light bulb?**1,331 !!* - 1 to successfully change the light bulb and to post to the newsgroup that

Re: [scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Scientists recreate 'hydra' of myth, in miniature

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Re the hydra article- sure, they can do it. Now WHY? Work on cures for cancer, diabetes, stuff that- matters. Amy1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting science stuff - some intersecting with politics. Vote in the National Cheney

[scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Door Closed On 'Dresden Files' http://www.syfyportal.com/news423993.html By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: TV Guide Aug-03-2007 Following weeks of speculation, including a possibility that production could move to Edmonton, Alberta, SciFi Channel has officially pulled the plug on The Dresden Files,

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Daryle
So it looks like what you WANT to do is produce a series of Sci Fi original movies, because THAT fund never dries up and you're obviously not held to a standard of, oh, I don't know...being any good. Companies are trying to deliver hour-long series to Skiffy/USA, and it ain't working. And so I

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: [Blackfolks] IS ABC'S 'CAVEMEN' REINFORCING BLACK STEREOTYPES?

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I felt like the commercials for laughing at the plight of people of color fighting similar stereotypes. I'm glad others finally get it Tracey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, stereotype or not, I doubt we'll ever have to deal with it. Everything I've read says the pilot sucked.

[scifinoir2] Has The New Doctor Been Found?

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I do not know if this is true, but the guy who plays Jekyll is great! Has The New Doctor Been Found? http://www.syfyportal.com/news423988.html By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR Source: The Scottish Sun Aug-02-2007 If you are an avid fan of David Tennant as the 10th incarnation of the legendary Time

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Problem, Daryle- the metallic sports bra and water won't work together. You'll have to get something that *clings*...other than that, top-notch. Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So it looks like what you WANT to do is produce a series of Sci Fi original movies,

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Thank you, Skiffy. Wonder how many more seasons that buys Paincauser Jane... :P Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Door Closed On 'Dresden Files' http://www.syfyportal.com/news423993.html By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: TV Guide Aug-03-2007 Following weeks of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: Race, the final frontier: Black science-fiction writers bring a unique perspective to the genre

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Plus ca change..., eh? ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is sobering to me is that even the most prominent authors mentioned - Durham and Butler - are sparing in their use of black characters. The first black character doesn't show up in Acacia until

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: [Blackfolks] IS ABC'S 'CAVEMEN' REINFORCING BLACK STEREOTYPES?

2007-08-03 Thread Daryle
The reception to ³Aliens In America², however, are strong. Looks like that show, which is chock FULL of stereotypes, WILL make it onto the CW. On 8/3/07 7:53 PM, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I felt like the commercials for laughing at the

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Daryle
Brilliant. You¹re the show¹s new ³continuity consultant². Cut-off white t-shirt it is. I thought that the metallic sports bra was more ³sci-fi², but you¹re right. There are limits. On 8/3/07 8:05 PM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Problem, Daryle- the metallic sports bra and

Re: [scifinoir2] Ever Seen the TV Series The Others?

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I remember you liking it and being pissed when they canceled it. It was only on for a few minutes and they have canceled so many good scifi shows... Tracey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While reading about the career of Zachary Sylar Quinto, I came across a Wiki entry that said he'd

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I don't get it! Tracey Martin wrote: Thank you, Skiffy. Wonder how many more seasons that buys Paincauser Jane... :P Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: [Blackfolks] IS ABC'S 'CAVEMEN' REINFORCING BLACK STEREOTYPES?

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
The other night, while watching Dr. Who on some Canadian cable at my Mom's hotel, I saw a promo for Little Mosque on The Prairie. ( I kid you not) Has anyone heard about or seen it? Tracey Daryle wrote: The reception to ³Aliens In America², however, are strong. Looks like that show,

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
There is nothing ORIGINAL about what they do to film!!! Tracey Daryle wrote: So it looks like what you WANT to do is produce a series of Sci Fi original movies, because THAT fund never dries up and you're obviously not held to a standard of, oh, I don't know...being any good.

[scifinoir2] Alabama preacher

2007-08-03 Thread Reece Jennings
Subject: Alabama preacher Someone in this Congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am embarrassed and do not intend to accept this. Now, I want the party who did this to stand

Re: [scifinoir2] Alabama preacher

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
HALLELUJAH! Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: Alabama preacher Someone in this Congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: [Blackfolks] IS ABC'S 'CAVEMEN' REINFORCING BLACK STEREOTYPES?

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
No, and here's hoping that I never do... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other night, while watching Dr. Who on some Canadian cable at my Mom's hotel, I saw a promo for Little Mosque on The Prairie. ( I kid you not) Has anyone heard about or seen

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Forgive me, Tracey. Forgot to enable the Max Sarcasm Function on my keyboard... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't get it! Tracey Martin wrote: Thank you, Skiffy. Wonder how many more seasons that buys Paincauser Jane... :P Tracey de Morsella

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Though, IMO, each manages to be originally BAD... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is nothing ORIGINAL about what they do to film!!! Tracey Daryle wrote: So it looks like what you WANT to do is produce a series of Sci Fi original movies,

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
That's it. And we'll need a giant fan, to keep the ambient temp at about sixty degrees F. We'll need perky, too... As for pay, I'll be happy to do this pro bono. I must serve my art. Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brilliant. You¹re the show¹s new ³continuity

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: [Blackfolks] IS ABC'S 'CAVEMEN' REINFORCING BLACK STEREOTYPES?

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
But...they're stereotypes that the hate-mongering Fundies will *love*! Ratings'll be through the roof in the Biblical Belt! Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The reception to ³Aliens In America², however, are strong. Looks like that show, which is chock FULL

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: Race, the final frontier: Black science-fiction writers bring a unique perspective to the genre

2007-08-03 Thread Martin
Moon, if you haven't been, you're officially welcome to the forum. Moondancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey I'm Cherokee and I'm expected to relate to all the non Indian characters in genre fiction...I think these folks need to suck it up and cope. My husband is

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Gymfig
NBC has officially ruined the SciFi channel. They never want to take risk. They promote lousy shows. What a shame. ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
No.. I do not get why Pain in the ass Jane is still on the air Tracey Martin wrote: Forgive me, Tracey. Forgot to enable the Max Sarcasm Function on my keyboard... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: I don't

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: [Blackfolks] IS ABC'S 'CAVEMEN' REINFORCING BLACK STEREOTYPES?

2007-08-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
i never really saw that, but I see why others might... -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I felt like the commercials for laughing at the plight of people of color fighting similar stereotypes. I'm glad others

Re: [scifinoir2] Ever Seen the TV Series The Others?

2007-08-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
Strange that I can't remember it... -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I remember you liking it and being pissed when they canceled it. It was only on for a few minutes and they have canceled so many good

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'd laugh, but then I think to the first season of Enterprise, when they kept finding reasons to get the crew in the decontamination rubdown chamber, where they stripped down to their skivvies and rubbed decontaminant on each other like some Playboy video. And of course, there was Seven of Nine

[scifinoir2] Speaking of Painkiller Jane

2007-08-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'm sitting up late night unable to sleep (horrible news from back home, boarding a plane in a few) and of course I need a scifi fix/distraction, so I watch Painkiller Jane after Doctor Who. Bad as that show is, they have the nerve tonight to do with is basically a clip show. A thin skein of