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Fantasy: The Spirits WithinStarland Movie Contest & Screening It’s
the year 2065 and Earth is in trouble. A meteor has crashed onto the planet, unleashing millions of alien creatures that are threatening humanity’s extinction. The brilliant and beautiful Dr. Aki Ross has been terminally infected by one of the aliens. In a race against time, she must struggle to use her dreams to discover the secret weapon that will defeat the invaders. It’s the year 2001 and you want to see the Final Fantasy movie. What better way to jet to the screening, than with your new Special Edition Final Fantasy Watch, courtesy of Seiko? Seiko is the future of watches™ and this watch is definitely straight out of the future. While this watch is valued at over a $200.00, the look on your friends faces as you flash this futuristic timepiece will be priceless. What's it going to take? You need to scour the Internet to find the answers to our quiz. You will then be entered in our drawing for tickets to see the movie and a chance to win the Special Edition Final Fantasy Watch - courtesy of Seiko. You have just one week to complete your mission - we will announce the winners (via email) after Friday, July 6, 2001.
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 De RememberedIt's been two years This June marks the anniversary of the passing of one of Star Trek's greats. DeForest Kelley, as Dr. McCoy, he left an incredible impression with millions of TV viewers. As the expression of humanity in a future world, he tempered Mr. Spock's cold logic and balanced dispassionate analysis with a tender and emotional perspective. Always kind and friendly, De, as he was always called by his friends, had a very quiet and gentle manner. We really miss him. I will always remember him with his loving wife Carolyn at his side. Both were deeply interested in fans of De's work and gave liberally of their time in correspondence with them. Kristine M. Smith, who cared for the Kelley's prior to De's death, is now completing a book titled: DeForest Kelley: A Harvest of Memories. As the press release indicates, the book is an evolution of an extraordinary relationship, meticulously documented in an affectionate - and affecting - personal memoir. The author, Kristine Smith, begins at the beginning (1966), inviting her readers to vicariously tag along and share her twixt-twelve-and-twenty excitement as she casts her eyes on her favorite actor, DeForest Kelley (Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of STAR TREK) for the first time ever: live, up-close and personal. I look forward to the book's publication and based on the excerpts I've read, anticipate with both joy and sadness at reading its tale. I will notify our readers when the book is complete. |
 HerobearSuspended Animation Review Comics that have been nominated for prestigious comic book awards draw attention. Comics that have only published two issues usually do not. Herobear is very unusual. It "encapsulates everything good about comics; the escapism, the humor, the wonder, the adventure, and the very sense that the reader is right there experiencing everything with the main character, because so much of what Tyler endures is familiar to us all." Read Mark Allen's complete review by clicking the link below.
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 BotconAn unusual fandom, an unusual convention Let's say you are really into Transformers.
I mean REALLY into them. Well, there's a convention that will really float
your boat, Botcon. The original concept
for BotCon was to be more of a convention rather than a toy show. It
combines a convention and toy show with panels, displays, and other
fan-related events. Perhaps the biggest
draw to the show is its exclusives - toys that have been modified just for
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Princess DiariesStarland Movie Screening A socially awkward but very bright 16-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne. While Mia makes up her mind, she's pressed into taking princess lessons from her grandmother. From the director of Pretty Woman & Runaway Bride comes this movie for the whole family. Play our quiz for your chance to win tickets to the movie. Just answer four simple questions and you'll be on you way. The Starland Screening will be held Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 7:00 PM
at the AMC Highlands Ranch 24 Theater. Each winning entry will admit 4
people. It's a family 4-pack! The movie is rated G. |
 Let's
Get More Votes!A few days ago I threw-out the challenge for the best science fiction phrases of all time. I've got a couple hundred suggestions - and all of them are great, but I want more. I'll be doing a mailing today to ask for submissions over the weekend. Here's a few of my favorite (if not most popular) ones. I'd actually forgotten some of these. |
OK people, let's get busy and submit a whole bunch more. Next week we'll have a run-off vote for the #1 phrase from the top-ten submitted quotes. The submission form is further down this page. |
 Spandex
Done RightMark Allen admits he normally shies away from reviewing the Spandex Superheroes in his Suspended Animation reviews, however, he is always willing to make an exception when the work is as good and noteworthy as Marvel Comics' trade-paperback collection, Daredevil: Visionaries by Frank Miller.
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 Andromeda
Gets SpikedJames Marsters, the vampire Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will be making a guest appearance on Andromeda this season. He will be playing Archduke Charlemange Bolivar, a snobbish and deceptive Nietzschean commander. Unlike the series' regular genetically-altered star, Tyr Anasazi (Keith Hamilton Cobb), James' Nietzschean character was bred for cunning, diplomacy and table manners. There is additional Spike and Andromeda news in the following Zap2It.com article. |
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Be BackSci-fi catch phrases, you've heard a million on them: Make It So, Live Long and Prosper, What The Frell?, just to name a few. Michael Anthony Basil, one of our readers from Canada, sent me a list of his all-time favorites and I thought, "Why not ask our Starland.com readers?" So here it is, your chance to submit your favorite science fiction phrases of all time. I'll compile the list of entries and announce the winners here. To get you started, here's Michael's list: 1. "Live long and prosper." -
Vulcans ("STAR TREK") Please enter one or more sayings, then click the submit button. I'll try to post the top ten phrases over the next couple of weeks and then let everyone vote for the best of the nominees. |
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ScreeningHey, Star Trek's Grand Nagus is in this movie! Woody Allen writes, directs and stars in his latest comedy, also starring (in alphabetical order) Dan Aykroyd, Academy Award® winner Helen Hunt ("As Good As It Gets"), Brian Markinson, Wallace Shawn, David Ogden Stiers and Charlize Theron. Allen stars as CW Briggs, the top insurance investigator in New York in 1940—or so he keeps telling the firm’s new efficiency expert, Betty Ann "Fitz" Fitzgerald (Helen Hunt). Briggs prides himself on being able to crack any insurance caper by getting into the mind of the thief, but now, thanks to the hypnotic powers of the Jade Scorpion, the mind of a thief is getting into Briggs. The Starland Screening will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 2:00PM. |
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Wars NewsGeorge Lucas made a rare public appearance at the MTV music awards to honor Sophia Copolla for her work on The Virgin Suicides. While there, he made some comments about footage from SW:II that was leaked on the internet. Saying that leaks like that are "taking a big bite out of the film industry." The raw footage was of a blue-screen saber battle featured in the new movie. In another Star Wars / Internet matter, George is getting ready to clamp down on some people who are messing with his work. It seems a group of guys have taken the time to re-edit SW:Episode II and have called their version The Phantom Edit. Now fans are gathering at clandestine spots (and around the internet) to trade copies of the edition that minimizes Jar Jar's role in the movie and features a re-dub of the silly character to give him a more adult portrayal. I'm sure the edition will be available in convention dealer's rooms soon. To view the latest info on the story and view the G-Man's comments, take a click to Zap2it. |
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VoyagesTammy Morrison sent me notice of a new site that refuses to let the Star Trek: Voyager mission end. In the fine tradition of Star Trek fanzines, you can help contribute to her project by writing new episodes for Voyager's eighth season. They are looking for 26 episodes (a full season) to feature on the site. I'm thinking they'll have plenty of stories for a decade or more before they know it. Click here to check it out... |
 Boneyard
RattlesIn today's Suspended Animation review, Michael Vance finds chills with a dollop of ha-ha in Boneyard. The comic is a quarterly series that delivers its promised thrills with attention to plot and well executed illustration from cartoonist Richard Moore.
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 Simpsons
GamesSure, Starland's got you covered for science fiction stuff, but did you know we have Simpson Monopoly and Clue games too? Click here to check them out... |
 "Witchblade"
(Parallax) on TNT, 9:00pm-10:00pm ET. This is the premiere
episode in the series. While learning to adapt to the powers of the
Witchblade and her new companion and partner, Jake McCarty (David Chokachi),
Sara Pezzini (Yancy Butler) finds her career on the force is threatened
after she is questioned in a hostile meeting with the police review board
for her alleged role in a murder case. Her long-time mentor on the force
and friend of her father, who was killed in the line of duty, announces
his retirement -- and something about his replacement is giving Pezzini a
negative vibe. Overview help from TNT.For more on tonight's TV, Click here... |
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Boy ScreeningOK, I'll grant that this movie is not in the Science Fiction Genre, but Karolyn (our Shipping Manager) is a real Snoop Dogg fan - so we're having a screening! In 1991, 23 year-old director John
Singleton guided viewers through South Central Los Angeles, taking an
unflinching look at the devastating impact of violence on the black
family. Boyz N The Hood's realistic portrayal of the inner city changed
the face of black cinema forever. The Starland Screening will be held
Wednesday,
June 20, 2001 at the UA Pavilions Theater on the 16th Street Mall at
7:30pm. This movie is rated R and contains strong sexuality,
language, violence and some drug use. |
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Charmer?Denise Richards is reportedly in the running to replace Shannon Doherty on the WB's Charmed TV series. Denise is perhaps best known for her part in Wild Things with Kevin Bacon, but SF fans should recognize her for her role in Starship Troopers. I've been hoping she would find herself in a SF/Fantasy related show so we'd have an excuse to invite her to Starcon or Starfest. Good luck, Denise! Shannon Doherty is rumored to have left Charmed due to personal problems with her co-star Alyssa Milano. |
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Your Day With SevJohn Cook has taken his parody spoofing to incredible eXtremes. This week's Sev Files parody is a great example. Click here to view the cartoon. |
 Astounding Space ThrillsMark Allen says that AST is bucking the much-heralded death of comic by creating groundbreaking work in the field of sequential art. Steve Conley's clean, cartoony art style perfectly compliments the book's fun attitude. The high-octane adventure is matched only by the tongue-in-cheek portrayals of its characters.
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 Ziggy
and Cubby Are Diggin' SummerI've been spending way too much time tossing tennis balls for Cubby in our back yard - or so Ziggy Piggy keeps telling me. He's started blocking Cubby's path to keep her away from the ball. Click on the picture to see what I mean. |
 Starland
Screening June 20thVin Diesel (Pitch Black) and Paul Walker (The Skulls) star in the action-adventure film The Fast and The Furious a fierce and frenzied look at rival Los Angeles street teams who use street racing as a means of establishing power. The film co-stars Jordana Brewster (The Faculty), Rick Yune (Snow Falling On Cedars) and Michelle Rodriquez (Girlfight). Walker stars as a rookie cop who goes undercover, posing as a racing team member, in order to investigate truck hijackings. Managing to ingratiate himself with the team's leaders at first, he finds himself in jeopardy when the other members begin to suspect an imposter within their ranks, setting the stage for an exciting climactic showdown. Directed by Rob Cohen (The Skulls) and produced by Neal H. Moritz (Cruel Intentions), The Fast and The Furious will feature the sleek and powerful designs of the modified vehicles along with the heart-pounding adrenaline rush of the most amazing racing action ever seen on screen. Click here to win tickets to the screening... |
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Mixup For CharityTye Bourdony has teamed up with Richard Hatch (Capt Apollo) and the very beautiful and talented Erin Gray , (Col. Deering from Buck Rogers) to help raise money for the Gene Roddenberry Memorial foundation. The autographed piece is being auctioned for a good cause and features a satirical spoof about Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers. Check it out... |
 Witchblade
Starts June 12Here, in the summer doldrums, we find a slight glimmer of hope for our dimly lit TVs. A new show, a new female heroine - and perhaps hope. Based on the successful comic book series, Witchblade is the story of a police detective that finds an ancient weapon that transforms her into a formidable weapon. There is the requisite bad guys that know more about the weapon than she does, but as an interesting twist, her sidekick and mentor is her dead police partner. You might want to catch the June 12th show on TNT. The series could end up just a Summer '01 thing if it doesn't grab some viewers. I'm sure it wouldn't even exist if Dark Angel wasn't getting noticed - but any genre show deserves a chance - especially since it's one of the only new things on TV this summer. |
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