SF Signal: Tube Bits for 05/09/2008

Tube Bits for 05/09/2008

The creators of Eureka told Sci Fi Wire that season 3 will be lighter in tone and will contain homages to several movies, including The War of the Worlds, The Truman Show and Groundhog Day. It should be interesting to see how they work those into the stories. Season 3 returns this summer.

David E. Kelley may be leaving his adaptation of the BBC's Life on Mars series. Financial concerns are the rumored reason, though its unclear whether that means the show is costing too much or he wants to much to run it. If you can, check out the original series. Even with some thick accents, its a good show.

Rumor is that a major character on LOST will die this season. Buddy TV lays the odds for their guesses. Plus potential spoilers!

Darth Mojo, the lucky guy, worked on Babylon 5 from the pilot through season 3. And he has set pictures to prove it. Very nice.

Many shows today have multi-episode or even season long story arcs. Darknote takes a look at the New Who multi-episodes and explains why, on balance, they are disappointing.

Some Speed Racer stuff:
- Rex Reed of The New York Observer reviews Speed Racer, and it isn't pretty. However, a big caveat here. From reading the first paragraph, it seems that Mr. Reed is less than enthused by any summer movie, and Speed Racer is definitely not aimed at non-comic/superhero/anime fans.
- Sci Fi Japan has a ridiculously in-depth look at the new movie. Spoilers abound so be warned!
- For all you fans of slot-cars (those of us who remember what those are), check out this sweet Speed Racer slot-car set.
Sheridan, noooo!!! Has Bruce Boxleitner won a recurring role on Heroes? I guess we'll find out.