Sophia and Sarah Jane Headline SciFi Saturday

This week we’re going across the pond and down under for SciFi Saturday.

British actress Sophia Myles said recently in an interview with the folks at SCIFI Wire that a second season of the CBS hit Moonlight is “all but confirmed.” (Moonlight fans say “Yay!”) Myles plays the troubled love interest, Beth Turner, to Alex O’Loughlin’s troubled vampire, Mick St. John. Myles went on to say that the mostly female fan base could draw in more men by sharing in the sexy nature of the show. “So, guys, tune in, because you’re going to get lucky.” Whatdya say, boys? Watch party?

Movies

Narnia Sweepstakes! Most of you probably know about Prince Caspian coming to theaters May 16th. You may not know that until May 26th, the official movie site offers the opportunity to win a trip for two to the New Zealand set during the filming of the third Narnia flick, Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t resist a chance at such a juicy fannish experience. My entry’s in! How about yours?

Gaming

Speaking of Narnia: Caspian is offering fans two original scenes filmed in New Zealand exclusively for the official game of the movie. The scenes include a lesson in Narnia history as told by “Dr. Cornelius.” Platforms include PS3, N:DS, and PC, to name a few. Hmm. I’d better get some more hard drive space so my unit can handle Stargate Worlds and Prince Caspian. Oh yeah, I’m half way between fan and gaming junkie!

Conventions

I jumping ahead of myself on this one, but I couldn’t resist. It’s Armageddon! The Melbourne Armageddon, that is. This uber sci-con, presented by Culture Shock Events, is not for the faint of fandom. November 1st and 2nd at the Expo Center in Melbourne, Australia, fans from all over will converge on one of the hottest new venues in science fiction conventions. You won’t believe the guest list! Are you ready? Here goes: Adam West, David Hewlett, Doug Jones, Ernie Hudson, Susan Eisenberg, Lori Petty, Maile Flanagan, and many, many more! The best of toons, comics, anime, science fiction, and fantasy will all be represented. Sound off if you see your fandom represented! *raises her hand and says “Oh, Me! Me!”*

Future Fandom of the Day

So far, The Sarah Jane Adventures has flown under the radar of writers on FanLib, but I suspect that will not last long, (even if I have to do the writing myself!). The spin-off of Doctor Who features Elisabeth Sladen reprising her role as the companion of Doctors 3 and 4. She and her new friends, Maria Jackson and adopted son Luke, encounter alien life here on earth. Sometimes they fight for their lives and sometimes they fight for the aliens themselves, but whatever the adventure, Ms. Smith and company seem up to the challenge.

Happy R&W!

Marphlets

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Fandom(s): Narnia, Sarah Jane Adventures

Posted on 05-03-2008 by Marphlets under Movies, Sci-Fi Saturday, TV

5 comments so far.

Tikatu said, on 5/3/08 @ 8:53 am :

What some readers may not know is that Sophia Myles played a very kick-ass Lady Penelope in the 2004 Thunderbirds movie! Most fans agree that she (along with Ron Cook as faithful butler/chauffeur Parker) were the best parts of that movie. She also played the beautiful Reinette, aka Madame de Pompadour, who snogged Doctor #10 and fought against the clockwork aliens in David Tennant’s first season of Doctor Who.

And… Adam West??? Talk about hearkening to my fannish roots! My very first fannish love was the 1966 Batman show! Campy as all get out to my adult eyes today, but as a little girl, wonderful adventure and a dishy Robin in Burt Ward!

ashii said, on 5/3/08 @ 10:09 am :

OMG a trip to New Zealand to the sets of The voyage of the dawn treader?? Sound amazing!!
How I wish I could go too!!
I have loved the sets of The lion, the witch and the wardrobe! I can’t wait to see Prince Caspian!
13 days to go… I can’t wait to see it!

marphlets said, on 5/3/08 @ 4:27 pm :

@ tikatu

I didn’t know Sophia had been in so many scifi favs! The only other thing I’ve seen her in is Underworld - another vampire venue. It’s always strange to see her on Moonlight knowing she’s not the vampire this time.

@ ashii

I’m still geeking out about all the Narnia business! Honestly, I never expected them to keep going after the first movie. I cain’t wait for Caspian either. I have two weeks of vacation coming, and I’m spending them at the theater.

Tikatu said, on 5/3/08 @ 8:12 pm :

I’d heard about the Sarah Jane Adventures, but since my county library hasn’t got the DVDs (if they’ve come out yet), I haven’t seen any of it! Once I do, you might yet see me add a fandom to my “writing fanfic” list. Maybe.

Seriously, IMHO, Sarah Jane was the best, the epitome of the Doctor’s companions. She was a hard act to follow, and I was thrilled to see her make a comeback with Doctor #10. Now if they’d only do a cameo with Brigadier Leithbridge-Stuart…

marphlets said, on 5/4/08 @ 6:54 pm :

I like Sarah Jane, too I think of all the Doctor companions, she is the one who really could stand alone. I loved Rose, but she was wonderful *bescause* of her relationship with the Doctor.

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