HAPPY! HAPPY!

And, for the chronologically-challenged, Happy New Year!

This begins our fifth year of operation.  Five years?!?  How time flies.  We’ve been thrilled how the blog continues to grow.  But we are not going to rest on our laurels.  We hope to make 2012 the most exciting year yet on  GR.  In addition to continuing to bring you our unique brand of news and commentary, we will also be launching a lot of original content on the blog this year.  This will be rolled out slowly over the next few months.  We think you’re really going to like what we have planned.

But the success of a blog isn’t just about what we do.  It’s also about you.  And though we’ve been overwhelmed by the success of GR.  We have had one major disappointment.  We don’t get as much commenting as we’d like.

So, in addition to all the traditional content, and the new content, we are going to offer regular posts seeking your opinions.  Posts designed to elicit your thoughts and views.  Because as much as we love our own ideas and attitudes.  We find yours much more exciting.

Here’s to an thrilling New Year!  And, as to you time travelers, well, you already know what a thrilling year it’s gonna be.  That’s why you’re here.

Genre TV Makes an Impact at GOLDEN GLOBES!

When it comes to awards, genre material rarely makes much of an impact.  But this year the Golden Globes has let a tiny bat squeak of recognition sound in the television nominations.

“American Horror Story” Drops in the Ratings!

“American Horror Story” dropped to a 1.4 rating with the 18-49 demo.  But still managed to score the top spot among Wednesday cable shows.

“Terra Nova” Ties Series Low for Penultimate Episode of the Season!

“Terra Nova” drew a rating of 2.1 with the 18-49 demo.  This tied the series low.  Let’s hope things pick up for next week’s finale.  And check out that nifty piece of pre-production art, above.

CASTING NEWS: Hugo Becomes Ender!

Asa Butterfield, who will soon be seen by audiences in Martin Scorcese’s “Hugo”, has just been cast as Ender Wiggin in big screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s novel “Ender’s Game”.  The film will be directed by Gavin Hood (“X-Men Origins:  Wolverine”) with a scheduled release date of March 15, 2013.

A film adaptation of this novel, published in 1985 and winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Award, has been long anticipated.   But there is some skepticism about this production as early discussions have suggested major changes in the original story.  Additionally, the selection of Gavin Hood as director has left many disappointed.

Audio: X MINUS ONE – “Mars is Heaven”

Excellent adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s “Mars is Heaven” from the series “X Minus One”.    It originally aired May 8, 1955.

Video: Harlan Ellison Talks About Revolution!

Harlan Ellison is coming back into vogue.  Thanks to the documentary Harlan Ellison:  Dreams with Sharp Teeth and POD re-releases of most of his books.  That’s a good thing.  Harlan is essential.

RARE MAGAZINE: Early William Shatner TV Guide Profile!

There are actors.  There are stars.  There are icons.  And then there’s William Shatner.   For Shatner cannot be contained by simple labels.  And his status in pop culture grows in height and breadth every day.  Had he only played “Captain Kirk” on “Star Trek”  his impact would be massive.  Had he only done the work before that.  He’d be remembered.  Had he only done beloved “bad” talk-sung recordings of popular songs, he’d be good for a laugh or three.  But Shatner is all those things and more.  And he just doesn’t stop working.

More Motivational Posters!

Here’s a trio of new motivational posters for you do use as you like.  Let us know in the comments sections where you’ve used them and the reactions you got.

Video: HUNGER GAMES Trailer!

Brand new trailer for the adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel “Hunger Games”.   Set in a dystopian future, the story follows the adventures of a teen couple forced to participate in bizarre television program where individuals must kill each other off till there is only one left standing.   It’s sort of Twilight meets Battle Royale.