Premiere Delayed, TV Episode Cancelled in Sandy Hook Aftermath

As America and the wider international community try to come to terms with the tragic loss of life following the Sandy Hook Shooting in Connecticut yesterday morning, there has already been a reaction by TV show Haven and by the studio behind Tom Cruise's latest movie, Jack Reacher.

In the aftermath of the horror that gunman Adam Lanza unleashed on the elementary school, which killed 27 people, including 20 children, an episode of Haven has been pulled and the Premiere of Jack Reacher has been postponed.

Paramount Pictures has said that "due to the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and out of honor and respect for the families of the victims whose lives were senselessly taken, we are postponing tomorrow’s Pittsburgh premiere of Jack Reacher."

The film obviously contains some gun violence, as the movie is about a former military police officer who is engaged by a suspected sniper to help prove his innocence. The movie poster also clearly shows Cruise holding a gun by his side.

Syfy, the network behind tv show Haven, has also released a statement about their decision to pull the latest episode, which was scheduled to air at 10pm last night, due to the fact it contained a plot that involved violence in a high school.

"Tonight’s scheduled 10 p.m. episode of Haven contained scenes of fictitious violence in a high school. In light of today’s tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, we have decided not to air it." At this stage, Syfy has made no announcement as to whether this episode will eventually air.

In what is understandably a horrifically trying time for all those involved, we offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and hope the survivors and their families find the love and support they need.

Source: Huffington Post (incl photo)
Source: Gossip Cop
Source: Gossip Cop

M. Night Shyamalan to work on his first TV project titled "Proof"

Director M. Night Shyamalan is coming to Syfy!

The "Sixth Sense" director together with TV producer Marti Noxon ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer") reportedly had finalized a deal with Syfy in creating a pilot for the project titled "Proof."

According to a press release, "Proof" looks at what happened  to a son of a billionaire tech genius who offers a large reward for anyone who can find proof of life after death after the tragic accident and sudden death of his parents.

Shyamalan and Noxon will co-write the pilot but no air date or casting has been announced yet.

"Proof" will be Shymalan's first television project. His last film was "The Last Airbender" in 2010. He will be directing a film titled "After Earth" starring Will and Jaden Smith.

SOURCES: Image; EW

MegaCon 2012 Review & Interviews

If you were in the Orlando area last weekend and you were not at the Orange County Convention Center, then you were missing out. MegaCon took over Orlando with some of today's hottest names in science fiction. Among some of the celebrity attendees were comic book legend Stan Lee (Check out our interview with him from February 16th here), Tom Felton (Harry Potter, Rise of the Planet of the Apes), David Anders (The Vampire Diaries), Joseph Morgan (The Vampire Diaries), Peter Mayhew (Star Wars), Brent Spiner (Star Trek), and many more.

The weekend kicked off as attendees filed into the massive exhibit room. You could find anything from comic book stands, memorabilia, and costumes. Fans flocked to the shops as well as got in line to pick up tickets for photo ops with some of their favorite celebrities.  The most popular photo ops were Stan Lee (obviously), Tom Felton, and Joseph Morgan. Many were dissatisfied with the photo op time frame, as you were allotted approximately five seconds (we counted) with the star before you were ushered out the other side. For $30-$50 per picture, at least thirty seconds would have been nice.

The photos, on the otherhand, were fantastic and left a lasting memory (and bragging rights) to your friends on how you got to meet (and briefly lay your hands on) your favorite celebrities. You could get a little more one on one time with the celebrities of your choice by visiting their booths. This was where you could get your autographs and just chat with them (if they had a free moment, as they were running back and forth between photo ops, Q&A's, and personal time.). The Vampire Diaries stars made some extra time to chat with each and every fan that came up for an autograph.

We got a chance to chat with Ghost Hunters International crew members Scott Tepperman and Paul Bradford about the new season, which kicked off on February 22nd at 9 pm EST on SyFy. They are two of the funniest people we have ever had the privileged of interviewing.

(Paul Bradord and Scott Tepperman with Program Manager, Kristin, and videographer, Brittany)

Tom Felton took a few minutes with each fan to answer questions, talk about his beloved dog Timber, and made a few fans swoon with names like sweetheart and lovely. Yes ladies, this man is just as beautiful and polite in person as he seems online and during interviews. A gentleman and one of the most down to earth celebrities we have encountered. Same can be said for Corin Nemec, who you may recognize from Supernatural or Stargate SG1. We got a chance to talk to him about his experience in acting and meeting up with fans at MegaCon.

(Corin Nemec)

Last, but certainly not least, we sat down with David Anders, who played John Gilbert, father to Elena, in the hit CW show Vampire Diaries, while he had lunch. We got the scoop on what he is up to, his favorite memories from the set of Vampire Diaries, and when we should be on the lookout for his most recent projects.

 (David Anders and Program Manager, Kristin)

(David Anders with videographer, Brittany)

All in all, you missed out if you weren't at MegaCon anytime during February 17th-19th. The panels were informative and hilarious with some of the biggest names in scifi, you got to get up close and personal with those same celebrities, and the fans made the event more colorful with inspired costumes and designs as they meandered their way through the many shops and exhibits. MegaCon staff sure knows how to throw a party and this convention was by far one of the best we have ever been to.

MegaCon already has a little bit of information up for next years event so you can start planning now. Will you be there in 2013? We sure will!

Hugh Jackman #1 sexiest...

The ultimate challenge was thrown out and the people have made their choice...who is the hottest guy and gal in the sci-fi universe? The Syfy channel asked and the results are in.

 Buff Aussie, Hugh Jackman beat out David Tenant for 2nd and John Barrowman in 3rd (I know that will have caused some controversy amoungst dedicated Doctor Who and Torchwood fans). Jackman plays X-Men's 'Wolverine'. Johnny Depp's character, Edward Scissorhands came in 4th (is that character sexy......??)
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The lucky lady who garnered the most votes was (not surprisingly) Sarah Michelle Gellar, more commonly known in these fandom circles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Jeri Ryan slithered her way into 2nd with her lithely clothed and uniquely named character Seven of Nine from Star Trek Voyager.
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