Where or when is The Master? Will he return?

The Master, John Simm‘s enigmatic portrayal of the mad, bad, and dangerous to know Time Lord from Doctor Who was a fan favorite. And with good reason, John’s acting skills we’re phenomenal in The End of Time, a two-part special on 25 December 2009 and 1 January 2010.

John’s ability to simulate a voraciously starving entity was so well accomplished you actually believed him. In fact, I think I even paused the DVR at that point to raid my kitchen.

Will we see a return of The Master in future episodes? According
to an article by TV Overmind John is quoted:

“I’d certainly
consider it,” he said regarding returning to the role he took over

in 2006. “There seems to be a lot of talk about it recently.”
“I haven’t spoke to anyone about it, but I would definitely
consider it [if asked],” he remarked. “It was such fun to do.”

I certainly feel that The Master is one of Doctor Who’s most perplexing and charismatic antagonists. Especially when rendered
so profoundly by the compelling John Simm. Should he return? Do the fans love him enough to welcome him back to fold? And if so, in what capacity?

What was the relationship between The Doctor and The Master at the end, there is some speculation as to whether they parted on good terms, or not.

This particular episode was the last time The Master was seen on Doctor Who, it is also the last Doctor Who story written and produced by Russell T Davies.

Not only that, it is also the final episode for David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor & sees the regeneration into his eleventh incarnation, played by Matt Smith.

So I pose this question to my readers; should John return to Doctor Who as The Master? Are they going to have a tearful hug and pat on the back like long lost college roomies?

I look forward to your thoughts!

Thanks again, Faithful Followers!

Cheers! Nyrhalahotep

Lovecraft and Wells (via this cage is worms.)

A very well written article, it gives me pause to consider re-reading Well’s classic piece of literature.

Cheers, Nyrhalahotep

So does this sound like Lovecraft to you? I heard cries of terror and their little feet running and stumbling this way and that. I do not remember all that I did as the moon crept up the sky. I suppose it was the unexpected nature of my loss that maddened me. I felt hopelessly cut off from my own world–a strange animal in an unknown world. I must have raved to a fro, screaming and crying upon God and Fate. I have a memory of horrible fatigue, as … Read More

via this cage is worms.

Elisabeth Sladen, we shall miss you!

Elisabeth Sladen, Doctor Who’s companion and star of the Sarah Jane Chronicles has passed away at the age of 63.

The following is a statement issued by the BBC:

It is with much sadness that we can announce Elisabeth Sladen, the much-loved actress best known for her role as Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who and CBBC’s The Sarah Jane Adventures, passed away this morning. She was 63.

Lis first appeared as Sarah Jane in Doctor Who in 1973 alongside the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee and stayed for three and half seasons working alongside Jon and the Fourth Doctor Tom Baker. She returned to the role on numerous occasions over the years and, in 2007, was given her own spin-off series on CBBC – The Sarah Jane Adventures – where she would appear alongside new Doctors David Tennant and Matt Smith.

The Sarah Jane Adventures brought Lis a whole new generation of fans who grew up to love her alien-busting adventures. The series was hugely popular with fans young and old and won this year’s RTS Award for best children’s drama.

Controller of CBBC Damian Kavanagh said tonight: “I’m deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Lis’ untimely death. Lis brought joy, excitement and a sense of wonder to her many fans in her role as Sarah Jane Smith. She was adored by our young audience and I know all of them will miss her as much as I will.”

The creator of The Sarah Jane Adventures Russell T Davies said: “I absolutely loved Lis. She was funny and cheeky and clever and just simply wonderful. The universe was lucky to have Sarah Jane Smith; the world was lucky to have Lis.”

Steven Moffat, Doctor Who’s Lead Writer and Executive Producer said: “‘Never meet your heroes’ wise people say. They weren’t thinking of Lis Sladen.

“Sarah Jane Smith was everybody’s hero when I was younger, and as brave and funny and brilliant as people only ever are in stories. But many years later, when I met the real Sarah Jane – Lis Sladen herself – she was exactly as any child ever have wanted her to be. Kind and gentle and clever; and a ferociously talented actress, of course, but in that perfectly English unassuming way.

“There are a blessed few who can carry a whole television show on their talent and charisma – but I can’t think of one other who’s done it quite so politely. I once showed my son Joshua an old episode of Doctor Who, in which Lis appeared. “But that’s Sarah Jane,” he said, confused “In old Doctor Who. From years ago. How come she always look exactly the same?” It’s not a comfort today, of course, but children will still be saying that fifty years from now.”

Keith Jones, Director, BBC Cymru Wales, said: “The Sarah Jane Adventures has been one of the most successful children’s programmes on television in recent years – and without Elisabeth Sladen it would not have happened. A brilliant presence on screen and on set, she brought the excitement and energy of the Doctor Who family of programmes, of which we are very proud at BBC Wales, to a whole new generation. She will be missed by all at BBC Wales who worked with her.”

Roger Carey, who represented Lis for many years, said. “She was not just a client, but a dear friend. She was so positive about life and her natural energy was intoxicating. She couldn’t believe her luck when her career was resurrected in her own series.”

Lis had been suffering from cancer. She leaves behind a husband, actor Brian Miller, and her daughter, Sadie.

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We are At the Mountains of Madness!

There has been some news lately regarding Guillermo Del Toro’s
up coming film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s “At the Mountains of Madness”.

It’s green lighted, it’s delayed, it’s due to begin filming in June, or, it’s DEAD.
The rumor mill is steadily cranking out news that Tom Cruise is set for the roll of William Dyer… If there was a list of “wrong choice” available actors to be cast in this film, Cruise would be near the very top of it. No offence, but this is not a “dumbed down” film produced for the general public on a third grade reading level. This is an adaptation of one of the worlds foremost weird fantasy authors and a pioneer of modern horror.
The choice of Ron Pearlman was, in my opinion, an excellent one as he and Del Toro have collaborated in the past. I also feel Pearlman has what it takes to fit in, unlike certain other actors who shall from this point, remain nameless.

Further news from our friends at CinemaBlend.com reads as follows:

Criterion Cast shot Guillermo Del Toro an email today to confirm the earlier news that the project had been given the go-ahead by Universal. The director’s response? “The opposite- Dead. – G.” First announced last July, Del Toro and producer James Cameron have been battling the studio for months due to budget concerns. Universal was uncomfortable with the idea of making a $150 million epic horror film that would require $500 million in worldwide box office grosses in order to make a profit. While the studio has yet to comment, one can imagine that neither side was willing to budge on the price and the project was declared dead. •

I, myself, had written a request of WETA Studios some years back after Peter Jacksons “Lord of the Rings” film had been released. I stated how Lovecraft’s work had not received it’s due justice in film and that WETA would be the the company to make it happen.
They replied with interest, saying that they would forward the idea to the appropriate channels. Perhaps a reiteration is in order. I personally feel that the budget Del Toro had in mind is not that far fetched.

So is Lovecraft’s literary work yet again to be stifled into low budget hell? I think not, I will continue to lie in wait for a time when the Old Ones will rise once more to strike terror into our hearts.

Let’s, at least for the time being, look forward to Del Toro’s upcoming monster movie “Pacific Rim” in the works right now.

Until that time, Faithful Followers, keep the hope alive!
Cheers! Nyrhalahotep

Vote For Lovecraft or a Shoggoth Will Die!

Vote For Lovecraft or a Shoggoth Will Die!.

NOMINATE Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom for an Eagle Award, and consider voting for Bruce in the best writer category and yours truly as best editor. Bruce and I would truly appreciate your votes, and you could proudly proclaim “I SUPPORT INDIE COMICS!” and “I LOVE HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND DON’T WANT A SHOGGOTH TO DIE!”

SyFy Channel: You don’t know what you’ve got…

…Until it’s gone.
SyFy: They cancelled Caprica, they cancelled Stargate Universe, but they air wrestling now!? “I’ll never tune into SyFy again!” fans say. (I may detest WWE, but if it brings in money to buy good Sci Fi shows, I’ll manage somehow).

Right then, people, it’s time to use your common sense and consider this: What if the SyFy channel no longer existed? That’s one less network on which to find our favorite genre. PERIOD.

Perhaps we should put ourselves in SyFy’s shoes. In ANY economy, television is DAMNED EXPENSIVE, and the recession isn’t making creating masterpieces any cheaper. The shows that we all love are bloody expensive to produce.

For example, cited during my conversation with Craig Engler, Senior Executive at SyFy, the very popular Joss Whedon series Firefly cost FOX nearly FIFTY million dollars to create. That’s a “5″ with SEVEN zeros all neat in a row after it. When it was cancelled, they LOST 50 million dollars. For 99.9% of the population, that amount of money is inconceivable. They lost it ALL. The fans were infuriated because the show was cancelled and instead of saying, “Oh tragic, I really loved that show! Thank you for making it, and if you ever decide to bring it back, I’ll be there to support you!” and showing some consideration for the network’s position, we instead complain, “That was my favorite show and I’m angry because it’s gone. Stupid network! I’m boycotting!”

Well done! Do you honestly believe that the network will make any effort to buy or produce another show like it? The old adage “Don’t bite your nose off to spite your face” comes to mind.

If fans continue to berate networks for canceling shows that are costing them inordinate sums of money, we will soon bitch & complain ourselves out of ANY good Science Fiction television.

It’s all well & good to be upset over an unexpected cancellation. However, rather than attempting to punish the very network that was gracious enough to bring the show to you in the first place, consider using your obvious intelligence as well as the time and energy you would otherwise expend complaining online and boycotting the network to do something which may actually HELP bring the show back; such as contacting other networks, producers or benefactors in order to find a new home for your beloved series.

There are numerous ways in this technologically savvy time to contact the right people. Social networking is a very powerful tool, as well as polls, petitions, blogs, websites and other marketing vehicles, all of which can actually be productive ways to further your cause, gain followers and show potential networks that picking up your favorite show will be profitable for them. You may wish to keep the main cast in the loop with your plans, so they can be aware of the possibility that the show MAY resume if all goes well. Another reason being that they may have contact with potential prospects themselves.

In closing, if we have a better understanding of all the facts when our favorite show winds up on the cutting room floor, we may not be so quick to “kill the messenger” and give the networks credit where it is due for bringing us the beloved series in the first place. After all, without their vision and hard work there wouldn’t have been such a wonderful show for us to miss. In the meantime, we always have re-runs and season DVD box sets.

Overturn: Not all is as it seems

Overturn is a new web series written and directed by John Deryl, a man passionate about quality writing in Science Fiction and mystery.

John Deryl's Overturn

John Deryl, like many others are coming to discover, the web is a perfect place to bring your dreams closer to your audience.

Overturn is now listed on www.scifinal.com and http://www.webseriesnetwork.com/. Overturn is the first international web series.
The cast and crew consist of representatives of the United States, Australia, Italy, Denmark, Russia, Ukraine, Nigeria, and Vietnam.

As of this posting, the first season is finished and consists of five episodes.

Be sure to check out the teaser trailer and follow them on Twitter: @OverturnSeries if you have any questions, or wish to show your support, you may contact them via email here, http://overturnseries.com/contact New & upcoming directors need your support in order to pave the way for new & exciting film & television.

So check out the teaser, and stay tuned for more information as it comes to me.

Click the link below to watch now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdjmImB-WfQ

Until next time, Faithful Followers!

Cheers! Nyrhalahotep

Sanctuary: Lease renewed

According to a post on Twitter today, January 18th, Craig Engler, Senior Executive at SyFy, the fan favorite Sanctuary series has been renewed for a forth season!

There will only be 13 episodes for the forth season, instead of 20, but it is promised to be a great season!

Check back on this post for updates on the new season, interviews with the cast, photos & more.

Congratulations Sanctuary! Be sure to follow your favorite cast members on Twitter: @AmandaTapping @RobinDunne @AgamDarshi @damiankindler  @RyRobbins

           Cheers! Nyrhalahotep

Stargate Universe: Uncertain Future.

courtesy of: http://kryptonianwarrior.blogspot.com

The Stargate franchise, a very successful run on SyFy has come to an abrupt end. But don’t shoot the messenger just yet. There are valid reasons for everything, and sometimes, we have to walk a mile in someone elses very expensive shoes.

Brad Wright

“We haven’t given up on finishing the story we started,” executive producer and series co-creator Brad Wright said in an email to ChicagoNow.com

Now, this does NOT mean that ANY deals have been made for a return. But the hope is not entirely lost. The best advice to fans is to continue the “Good Work” and relentlessly campaign for SGU’s return.
I can say this, Faithful Followers, TV is bloody EXPENSIVE! If SGU has any hope of returning, it will have to be proven to the respective network that it is going to be financially benificial.

I am currently in research mode on this article, and in talks with “someone in the know”. Once all the legality issues are worked out, I will be submitting the article to http://savesgu.weebly.com/new-articles.html

I will keep you up to date as more information comes in.

There is more to come, so watch this space, faithful followers!

                   Cheers! Nyrhalahotep

SGU cast from Stargate.MGM.com

From our friends at:  http://sguawareness.com/
How You Can Help!

Since we are nearing the potential turning point for the continuation of Universe, it is very important that we show our support for the show. In the next week, be sure to send a letter to the addresses below;

Gary Barber
Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
MGM Television Entertainment
10250 Constellation Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90067

Roger Birnbaum
Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
MGM Television Entertainment
10250 Constellation Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90067

Charles E. Cohen
Senior Executive Vice President, MGM Finance and Corporate Development
MGM Television Entertainment
10250 Constellation Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90067

If you live overseas, or do not want to send physical letters, you can send an email/tweet, or leave a voice mail message at these addresses;

Twitter: MGM Studios
E-mail: MGM E-mail
Phone: 310-449-3000
Fax: 310-449-8750

MAKE SURE to stay positive and stay focused on the message, don’t bring in other issues. For maximum effect, the messages should be purely be about Universe, and we should be respectful toward MGM.

What else can you do?

Though mailing MGM is very important, the most effective way is to let the viewing/sales numbers speak for themselves. You can support SGU by buying the DVD’s/Blu-ray’s, or by purchasing the shows off of Itunes or Amazon. If you live in the U.S. you can also support the show by watching or re-watching Universe on of Hulu, or in syndication.

If you live in another country, you can help by writing to a local TV channel and recommend they pick up airing rights for Stargate Universe. And, as always, be sure to spread the word about Stargate Universe and get friends hooked on the show.

Shorty Awards

Be sure to vote for @MGM_Studios in the shorty awards for Television! This is a great way to show fan support for SGU.

It is relatively easy to vote just visit the link above, change the category to Television and add a reason. A reason must be included for the vote to be counted!

They’re currently aware of this effort, so even if they don’t win they will see that the Stargate Franchise is still worthy of continuation!

Thank you all so much for your support.

SGU Awareness Team

A Lovecraftian eZine

As someone fascinated by H. P. Lovecraft and his uncanny knack to grasp us by the hair on our heads, and violently thrust us into his Stygian world of hideous, gibbering other worldly creatures, I was inclined to write about my friends at ”Lovecraft eZine”.
I urge you, if you dare, to once again allow yourself to be snatched from your own reality into the preposterous mind of Lovecraft! But do heed my warning, keep your wits about you, my friends. For those who are not sound of mind may… falter.

So if you are prepared, by all means, below lies the portal to a dark, ghastly dimension from which you may not return… lucid.

http://lovecraftzine.wordpress.com/

What is this website? It is an online magazine (also known as an ezine) devoted to Lovecraftian horror.  There will be an issue every month, starting February 1, 2011.  In addition to the monthly magazine, they blog about all things Lovecraft several times a week.  To stay in the loop, subscribe to this website via email or RSS (right side of the page), and join them on Facebook!

          Once again, thank you for reading, Cheers! Nyrhalahotep