slideshow The creative forces behind the hit television show Lost began to unveil their promotional campaign this week, starting with a stunning image of the show's cast shot in the style of the Last Supper. You know the one: Leonardo da Vinci's 15th century depiction of Jesus announcing that one of his 12 disciples would betray him? If this looks familiar to you (at least in a pop culture sense), it's because you've probably seen this idea before. A bunch of times. (more...)

Stargate likely the most successful sci-fi franchise you've never seen. Tonight, you might want to consider changing that. (more...)

Knowing what the big stories coming out of Comic-Con are is the most natural thing in the world to me.  I am into geeky things, and stopped apologizing for it even before the geekstream became the mainstream.  I've even been to a Con or two in my day (though I've not yet made it to the big one, and haven't worn a Doctor Who-related garment since I was 10).  Generally speaking, there isn't much of a leap between space nerd and comic lover, or zombie junkie, or sci fi freak. If you like Buffy or Serenity, it's a good bet that you'll carry a flame for Battlestar or Iron Man or even Eureka.  This is why those of your friends that like any of those things keep trying to get to watch one of them: they know that any geeky thing can be a gateway drug to all others. (more...)