SciFiFx Podcast #7 – News and SciCon Lightsaber

This weeks podcast for January 30th, 2011 was the seventh podcast that we have done. It was based on tons of Sci-fi news, including Superman casting, a fake posting for Matrix 4 and 5, Wizards Magazine going away, Razzie, Avatar Dates, Comic Book Legal Definse Team, Nimoy Returns to Fringe, 2011 Oscar and tons more including Dr Who News from Carl.

You can download it here http://www.scififx.com/podcast/scififx_podcast_7.mp3

General News

Superman Casting News
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/01/30/superman-cast-henry-cavill/

Keanu Reeves says the Wachowskis have plans for Matrix 4 & 5
http://m.io9.com/5741512/keanu-reeves-says-the-wachowskis-have-plans-for-the-matrix-4-and-5

Wizard Magazine is No More
http://www.geekologie.com/2011/01/wizard_comic_book_magazine_is.php

Razzie Nominations
http://m.io9.com/5741863/20101-razzies-nominations-released-++-now-with-a-category-for-the-worst-use-of-3+d

Avatar Sequel Dates
http://m.io9.com/5742096/avatar-sequel-not-coming-for-nearly-4-years

Meet the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
http://m.io9.com/5742147/meet-the-cbdlf-the-people-who-make-sure-you-arent-arrested-for-reading-comic-books

Nimoy Returns to Fringe
http://trekmovie.com/2011/01/24/nimoy-planning-return-to-fringe/

2011 Oscar Nods
http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2011/01/25/2011-oscar-nods/

Next Prachett TV Adaptation – Unseen Academicals
http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/01/25/next-pratchett-tv-adaptation-announced/

McG Approached for Wonder Woman?
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/114322-mcg-approached-for-wonder-woman

Concept Art Shows Dreamworks Animated Version of Mr. Peabody
http://m.io9.com/5743596/concept-art-shows-dreamworks-animated-version-of-peabody-the-time+traveling-dog

New Official Thundercats Design Released
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/114342-the-thundercats-design-gets-an-official-release

Captain America Movie Name Change Overseas
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpps/entertainment/captain-america-movie-gets-name-change-abroad-dpgoh-20110126-gc_11587582
Hobbit Filming Delayed
http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2011/01/27/hobbit-filming-delayed/

Sci-Fi Short Stories Magazine: Scam or Rip-off?
http://m.io9.com/5745275/is-sci-fi-short-stories-magazine-a-scam-or-your-standard-ripoff

ABC’s CSI: Poe
http://m.io9.com/5745324/what-were-dying-to-see-from-abcs-edgar-allan-poe-crime-procedural-tv-series

Doctor Who News:

Welsh toy company Kids@Play have announced the launch of a new Ride-in Dalek toy for children! The toy is aimed for three to six year olds (maximum weight of 30kg).
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/01/dwn270111210008-ride-in-daleks-to-be.html
Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S1Xl8BMhF4&feature=player_embedded

Police Box for sale in South Yorkshire
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/01/dwn270111110008-police-box-for-sale-in.html

Doctor Who Snubbed at the NTA Awards.
Doctor Who lost the Best Drama award to Waterloo Road, and Matt Smith lost the Best Drama Perfomrance award to David Jason.
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/01/dwn260111224212-doctor-who-loses-out-at.html

NTA Doctor Who Opening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS9R7WUOY4w

DVD News:
The Ambassadors of Death DVD delayed.
Due to ongoing restoration issues The Ambassadors of Death DVD will not be released this year as previously reported.  It was to be released with The Sun Makers in a set titled Solar System Box Set.  The Sun Makers will now be a solo release.
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/01/dwn260111142912-ambassadors-delayed.html

Book News:
Who’s That Girl? – The Autobiography of Elisabeth Sladen
Released on April 25th

The Man Who Invented the Daleks – The Strange Worlds of Terry Nation
Released in May
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/01/dwn260111010312-elisabeth-sladen.html