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When you are asked what your ideal picture of the “woman of television sci-fi” would look like, who do you see? Are you the person who sees Buffy Summers sprinting across a graveyard chasing after a vampire? Do you see Major (nee Colonel) Samantha Carter in uniform barking orders on some planet in another galaxy? Do you watch Sarah Connor …

Would we know the “face of evil” when we see it?  Or would we be seduced by the insidious whisperings of false faults, matched by seductive, soothing false promises?  This is the dilemma that Merlin grappled with in this past episode of “Merlin.” A beautiful bouquet of lilies is delivered for Morgana, but rather than being tidings from an admirer, …

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving to get more attention or perhaps even their own show: Aubrey Dollar – One of Aubrey’s first roles was in American Gothic then she moved on to several guest appearances on Dawson’s Creek and The Guiding Light. She then landed a role in the short-lived FOX drama …

Season 3.5 of the eclectic series Eureka from the Sci-Fi Channel (which will officially become SyFy on July 7) will be back with 10 new episodes starting Friday, July 10 at 10 p.m. (9/CT). The series, starring Colin Ferguson as Jack Carter, picks up where it left off from its mid-season cliffhanger with Jack being removed from his sheriff duties …

As a follow-up to my earlier article “A Nice Girl’s Guide to Fan Conventions,” I thought I should write a few tips on how to plan for and survive Comic-Con, the annual sci-fi/fantasy convention in San Diego. This year, Comic-Con takes place over a five-day period: Wednesday, July 22nd through Sunday, July 26th – that is if you managed to …

Last night was the screening of the season two premiere episode of Leverage in Chicago. It was held at the beautiful and brand new the Wit Hotel, which, by the way, if you ever come to Chicago for a visit, the Wit is the place to stay. Yes, I am shamelessly plugging this hotel, I was that impressed. However, I …

If you've ever talked to Paulo Costanzo (pronounced Cos-TAN-zo, not Cos-TON-zo, 'cuz he's from Canada), then you know he'll agree with me. And then he'll go on to riff about being a royal pain for 15 minutes. The guy is funny, is what I'm saying.

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving to get more attention or perhaps even their own show: Marisa Coughlan – Marisa has been acting since 1995 and most of her work was unmemorable until 1999 when she was cast in one of the lead roles in the short-lived Kevin Williamson series Wasteland. A number …

In the episode “Lancelot” another layer is peeled away on Merlin’s innocence and we see him trying to come to terms with the value of truth and the pain of consequences. Seeking only to aid his new friend, Lancelot, who saved him from certain death at the hands of a vicious griffin, Merlin chose to forge a document to vouch …

From the past to the present, NBC.com expands even more into the future – of television viewing, that is. In an age where we can now take our ‘televisions’ with us, via our laptops and wireless networks, there can be no excuse for missing your favorite shows. Also, if you are like me, and your DVR is the thing you …