SF Signal: Tube Bits For 11/07/07

Tube Bits For 11/07/07

If you're in Arizona and happen to be near the campus of Arizona State University on Nov. 8th, why not stop by ASU for their first annual science behind science fiction event. Titled "Beyond the Star Trek Universe", the hosts are physicist Lawrence Krauss and actor Armin Shimerman, Quark to Star Trek fans, it promises to "guide audience members on a warp speed journey through the fantasies of science fiction via the "Star Trek" universe and the exciting possibilities of the real universe..." Visit their website for more info. If this were around here, I'd think about attending.

SciFi Scanner opines on how the writer's strike will affect SF on TV. In short, not good. Since almost all TV SF is currently episodic, the strike will delay or end early most of our favorite shows. That leaves us with SF on film and the Sci Fi Channel. Anyone for more Flash Gordon or Mansquito?

For more information about the strike, you can listen to Geekerati's latest podcast where they interview television writer/producer Rob Long (Cheers) about the current strike. Since the strike appears to be headed for a long stand-off, you'll probably have many more chances to listen to podcasts instead of watch TV.

The Daily Galaxy has an interesting editorial on the apparent lack of pop culture in the Star Trek universe. They put forward several reasons, copyright being on of them, in this interesting essay. But really, how easy is it to create a future pop culture? And will the rock music scene of the late 20th Century really still be popular in the 23rd Century?

E Online's Watch With Kristin blog tackles last night's episode of Heroes. She also takes a look at what's ahead for the next episode and kills the rumor that Tim Kring has left the show.

"That leaves us with SF on film and the Sci Fi Channel."

Does it? I thought the shows on Skii-Fiii would also be affected (isn't that the reason behind some of the BSG delays?).

Of course, that won't stop endless showings of Mansquito. Of an increase in the much-loved wrasslin' presence at Skii-Fiii.

Posted by Fred Kiesche on Wednesday November 07, 2007 at 11:00 AM