New Worlds Wants to Hear from You

Congratulations to the winners of our Prince Caspian Trivia Contest:
Catherine Jane Copaway
Maria Patricia Ludan-Salgado
Reynaldo G. Trinidad Jr.

They have each won a pair of tickets to the Advance Screening of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" on May 28 at SM Megamall courtesy of Mellow 94.7 FM, SM Cinemas, Buena Vista International, and  of course, NewWorlds.ph.

We have posted the correct answers to the trivia quiz here.

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THE NEW WORLDS SURVEYS

If New Worlds wants to bring news to you, New Worlds needs to know what YOU like! Answer the weekly survey questions and we'll feature YOU on the website!  We'll even give away some prizes, how's that?  :)

This week's question:   "If you could ride any mode of transport from any science fiction or fantasy book or movie or show, which would you choose and why?"

Rej chose the TARDIS from "Doctor Who":  "I like the TARDIS. It's so deceptive--it looks so small and ordinary on the outside, and it seems clunky and old inside, but it's a magnificent ship and I'd love to travel in time and space in it."

Meann chose the Naboo Royal Starship from "Star Wars":  "If I have to travel long distances in space, then I choose to fly in Queen Amidala's Naboo Royal Starship.  It's like travelling in Business Class.  And if you're worried about surviving a quick escape from Trade Federation blockades, all I have to say is:  R2-D2."

What would YOU choose?  E-mail your answers (Subject: New Worlds Surveys - Week 1) to: rej (at) fandomcafe.com AND meann (at) fandomcafe.com

The five best answers will be featured on NewWorlds.ph and will win official Speed Racer stickers!

Deadline of submission of entries:  Monday, 2 June 2008.

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"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is the #1 movie everywhere this week... even in spaces between spaces.  If you've already seen it, we want to know what you think of the return of our favorite archaeologist.  Love it or hate it?  Send us your reviews!

Current NewWorlds.ph Fan Review Rating:  4/5 Fedoras

The Fans' Voice: NewWorlds.ph reviews "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

More Indiana Jones coverage:

Top 10 Movie MacGuffins

Indiana Jones 4: 10 Things You Need To Know

Indiana Jones Cast and Crew Interviews

Spielberg movie angers Russia's Communist Party

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The production of "The Hobbit" and its sequel is now officially underway.  Last week, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson chatted with fans about their plans for the two films:

Transcript for "The Hobbit" Chat with Jackson and Del Toro now online

Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis in talks for "The Hobbit"

However:

Christopher Tolkien seeks to halt "The Hobbit"

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Tragic news greeted Harry Potter fans at the start of the week with the death of actor Rob Knox:

Teen actor in upcoming 'Harry Potter' film killed

Suspect held over Harry Potter stabbing

In other Harry Potter news:

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" 10th Anniversary Edition to be released

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Local News:

Chris Cantada's Star Wars Collection

Local talent Sam Concepcion sings for "Kung Fu Panda"

"The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" Premieres on the Disney Channel

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Various Reviews:

Iron Man: Rej's Review

Speed Racer: Rej's Review

Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
by Dominique Cimafranca

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull": Meann's Review

Toy Review - Transformers Animated: Voyager Optimus Prime

Toy Review - Transformers Animated: Voyager Grimlock

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MiscellaNews From Various Fandoms:

Battlestar Galactica's Ron Moore Talks Football, Religion, and What He's Up to Next

Jake Gyllenhaal is the Prince of Persia

Summit Entertainment will remake 'Highlander'

Captain America, Thor Details Leaked

LiveAutographs aims to fight memorabilia fraud

NBC Reveals Fall Series Premiere Dates

Steven Moffat Takes Charge

Momoa might leave Atlantis

SCI FI confirms Stargate Atlantis Season Five premiere date

History May Never Repeat Itself Again - STARGATE: CONTINUUM - The Anticipated Feature-Length Movie Premieres Exclusively On DVD and Blu-Ray, July 29th

Dollhouse Fans Campaign to Save Show 8 Months Before it Airs

NBC announces Heroes Trading Cards from Topps

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What's in store for geeks in the next few days?

28 May - Via Astris Weekly Meeting

28 May - Prince Caspian Advance Screening

31 May - Pinoy X-Philes Meeting

4 June - General Philippine Release of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

14-15 June - The 7th Philippine Toys and Collectibles Convention
 
21 June - Cybertron Philippines presents the Philippine Launch of Transformers Animated Toys

If you've got an event and you think the geeks oughta be there, send your announcement to:
rej (at) fandomcafe (dot) com AND meann (at) fandomcafe (dot) com

NBC announces Heroes Trading Cards from Topps

Fans of NBC’s hit series “Heroes” now have one more way to enjoy their favorite show as NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music & Consumer Products Group debuts the first set of collectible trading cards from renowned trading card company Topps. Ninety cards are featured in the first set, which focuses on characters and scenes from the first season of the show.

The initial card set includes original cast autographs from Jack Coleman (”H.R.G.”), Noah Gray-Cabey (”Micah Sanders”), Greg Grunberg (”Matt Parkman”), James Kyson Lee (”Ando Masahashi”), Masi Oka (”Hiro Nakamura”), Hayden Panettiere (”Claire Bennet”), Adrian Pasdar (”Nathan Petrelli”), Sendhil Ramamurthy (”Mohinder Suresh”), Zachary Quinto (”Sylar”) and Milo Ventimiglia (”Peter Petrelli”).

Additional features include special foil cards; flip motion cards that depict “before” and “after,” as characters morph; memorabilia cards that contain a swatch of actual “Heroes” costume material; one-of-a-kind original sketch cards from “Heroes” illustrators, including Tim Sale; and, select episodic imagery from the show.

> Read more

Greg Grunberg Interview

An Interview with Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman) from Heroes. This interview was taken at FX 2008.

Heroes to return on September 22

Now we can set the countdown! NBC announced that our favorite TV show will return on September 22!

According to ComingSoon.net

The eagerly anticipated return of "Heroes" launches with three hours in primetime on Monday, September 22 (8-9 p.m. ET) with an hour-long compilation show that will lead into a spectacular all new, two-hour premiere (9-11 p.m. ET).

via superherohype.com

Need help with Heroes Shirt

Hi! Question: Saang mall ba pwedeng bumili ng Heroes na shirt? I need one. Thanks

Babylon 5 actor joins Heroes

According to TV Guide, Bruce Boxleitner, who played Capt. John Sheridan on the Babylon 5, will be joining the Heroes cast and will play the character named Senator Robert Malden. Casting notices revealed that the character is a political straight shooter, and that it was a recurring part. 

 

via TV Squad