Viewers are gobbling up AMC’s The Walking Dead like it’s Thanksgiving turkey. Last week’s third episode of the series’ freshman season were steady at 3.3 million adults in the 18-49 demographic with 5.1 million viewers, up from 4.7 total viewers of the previous week.

To whet your appetite for this week’s episode, check out the episode synopsis and sneak peek below!

The Walking Dead: Episode Synopsis of “Vatos” (Season One, Episode Four)

Rick’s mission to Atlanta is jeopardized when things go awry. Jim becomes unhinged in camp.

The Walking Dead: Sneak peek at “Vatos”

Watch The Walking Dead on AMC, Sundays at 10/9C.

[Source] AMC, TVByTheNumbers

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Destroyer of Worlds

Worlds closer to the galatic core than Known Space are --or were-- home to intelligent speciers.  Some learned of the core explosion in time to flee.  Destroyer of Worlds opens in 2670, ten years after Juggler of Worlds closes; with refugee species fleeing in an armada of ramscoops in the direction of the  Fleet of Worlds.  The onrushing aliens are recognized as a threat; they have left in their trail a host of desolated worlds: some raided for supplies, some attacked to eliminate competi

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For the first time ever, award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan has assembled the best science fiction and the best fantasy stories of the year in one volume. More than just two books for the price of one, this book brings together over 200,000 words of the best genre fiction anywhere. Strahan's critical eye and keen editorial instincts have served him well for earlier best of the year round-ups in the Best Short Novels, Science Fiction: Best of and Fantasy: Best of series, and this is his most i

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Tonight, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson welcomes the eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, in a special Doctor Who-themed edition of the show. G4’s Nerdist, Chris Hardwick will also be making an appearance. Check out the press release below!

ALL “DOCTOR WHO”-THEMED “THE LATE LATE SHOW

with CRAIG FERGUSON,” TUESDAY, NOV. 16

THE LATE Late Show with CRAIG FERGUSON welcomes guest Matt Smith, the 11^th Doctor on “Doctor Who,” Tuesday, Nov. 16 on the CBS Television Network.  The special edition of the Late Night show will also feature a “Doctor Who”-themed cold open, monologue, email segment with Nerdist Chris Hardwick and, as teased by host Craig Ferguson through his Twitter account (@CraigyFerg), a Dalek.

THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON airs weeknights (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT) following broadcasts of the “Late Show with David Letterman” on CBS.  THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON is executive produced by Peter Lassally.

Watch The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson weeknights on CBS at 12:37 ET/PT.

[Source] CBS

The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories

This is the definitive collection of the twentieth-century's most characteristic genre--science fiction. The tales are organized chronologically to give readers a sense of how the genre's range, vitality, and literary quality have evolved over time. Each tale offers a unique vision, an altered reality, a universe all its own. Readers can sample H.G. Well's 1903 story ""The Land Ironclads"" (which predicted the stalemate of trench warfare and the invention of the tank), Jack Williamson's ""The Me

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Can’t keep a good Hero down! Milo Ventimiglia (World War Z, Heroes) returns to the small screen with the comic book series he co-created titled, Rest. Ventimiglia will star and executive produce the television adaptation for NBC.

Rest is a story about “John Barret, a twenty-something guy who becomes addicted to a drug that eliminates the need for sleep. John subsequently works all of the time, which leads to both positive and negative repercussions.” Rest also has a script commitment with producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Peter Pan, Drop Dead Diva).

Cover Credit: Zac Fisher.

[Source] TVGuide

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Asimov's Science Fiction

Asimov's Science Fiction magazine has published outstanding short fantasy and science fiction by today's leading authors for over 30 years. We continue to showcase stories that are innovative, entertaining, and have won numerous Hugos and Nebula Awards. In addition to fiction, readers stay informed about SF and fantasy through a monthly editorial column, an Internet column, insightful book reviews, and thought-provoking articles about science and science fiction. Asimov's is home to many bestsel

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Take a look at SyFy’s American version of the BBC’s acclaimed series Being Human! From the looks of this promo, the American version maintains the mix of comedy and drama that gave the original series the remarkable depth to explore each character in a multitude of dimensions. If this version can carry it off in the same way that the British version did, this version just might capture a whole new audience for both shows.

Set in Boston, Sam Witwer (Smallville, BSG) plays Aidan, the vampire, Meaghan Rath (TeenNick’s The Assistants) is Molly, the ghost, and Sam Huntington (Superman Returns) takes on the role of Josh, the werewolf.

Being Human: “I Am Different “

Check out the first promo pics from SyFy’s Being Human here.

SyFy’s Being Human premieres in January of 2011.

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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection

The twenty-eight stories in this collection imaginatively take us far across the universe, into the very core of our beings, to the realm of the gods, and the moment just after now.  Included here are the works of masters of the form and of bright new talents, including:
* Cory Doctorow * Robert Charles Wilson * Michael Swanwick * Ian McDonald * Benjamin Rosenbaum * Kage Baker * Bruce McAllister * Alastair Reynolds * Jay Lake * Ruth Nestvold * Gregory Benford * Justin Stanchfield * Walter Jo

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On tonight’s episode of NBC’s Chuck, the superspy himself, James Bond, faces off with Chuck… in a manner of speaking. Timothy Dalton begins his guest starring story arc tonight with “Chuck vs. the First Fight.” There’s trouble between Chuck and Sarah as title infers and it involves Chuck’s mom, played by Linda Hamilton. You can see from the promo where Dalton’s character, Gregory Tuttle, comes into play as Mary Bartowski’s MI-6 handler. Executive producer Josh Schwartz describes Dalton’s role:

“It’s not the kind of character you’d [expect] him to play. There’s nothing suave or debonair about him.”

Zachary Levi directed Dalton’s second appearance on the show’s tenth episode, entitled “Chuck vs. the Leftovers”, that will also feature Hamilton.

Check out the promo below and the spoilery sneak peeks and interview pieces with actors Zachary Levi, Timothy Dalton, and Linda Hamilton.

Chuck: Promo for “Chuck vs. the First Fight”

Chuck: Sneak Peeks of “Chuck vs. the First Fight”

Chuck Interview: Zachary Levi on Timothy Dalton

Chuck Interview: Timothy Dalton Talks about “Chuck vs. the First Fight”

Chuck Interview: Linda Hamilton Gushes Over Timothy Dalton

Watch Chuck on NBC, Mondays at 8/7C.

[Source] Zap2It, EW

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One of the best actors on television is up for a role in Starz’ Torchwood coming next summer. Enver Gjokaj (Stone, Lie to Me; pictured above), who impressed many with his range of acting skill in playing many different characters (aka imprints of different personalities) on Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse, is “eyeing the role” of a new character, Rex Matheson. Rex is a “sharp-as-nails, funny-as-hell, tough-as-rawhide CIA agent who cares less about making a good impression than he does making a lasting one.”

CW alum Chad Michael Murray (Lies In Plain Sight, One Tree Hill; pictured above) is also vying for the part.

Another new character is Esther Katusi, a “CIA Watch Analyst who against all odds, has both an unshakable faith in human nature and a monster crush on Rex.” Word is that Amber Stevens (Greek; pictured above) is the “frontrunner for this part.”

[Source] EW

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Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang

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From top Academy-Award-winning entertainment industry artist Doug Chiang, who has worked on such film properties as Star Wars, War of the Worlds, Terminator and Back to the Future. Foreword by film industry heavyweight Robert Zemeckis (Monster House, The Polar Express, Back to the Future, Beowulf). In this stunning collection of step-by-step lessons, award-winning entertainment artist Doug Chiang gives artists the inside scoop on his processes, techniques, and theories for creating eye-popping

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What a perfect marriage of this season’s major plotline with the celebration of Halloween! On tonight’s episode of NBC’s Chuck, Chuck (Zachary Levi) comes face to face with his long lost mother, Mary Elizabeth Bartowski, played by  Linda Hamilton (Refuge, Terminator).  In last week’s episode, we saw it come to question of which side Chuck’s mom is playing for. We may get some answers tonight!

And Halloween couldn’t go without a taste of nightmare-ish terror, now could it? Robert Englund aka Freddy Krueger, aptly guest stars as a scientist wielding a nightmare-inducing toxin. How perfect is that?  Check out the synopsis, promo, inside look, sneak peeks, and interviews with both guest stars for tonight’s Halloween episode, “Chuck vs. the Aisle of Terror.”

Chuck: Episode Synopsis for “Chuck vs. the Aisle of Terror” (Season Four, Episode Six)

CHUCK’S DREAM OF FINDING HIS MOM MAY BE HIS WORST NIGHTMARE — LINDA HAMILTON, Morgan FAIRCHILD AND ROBERT ENGLUND GUEST-STAR — When Chuck (Zachary Levi), Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski), Casey (Adam Baldwin), and Morgan (Joshua Gomez) are tasked to stop Dr. Stanley Wheelright (guest star Robert Englund, “Nightmare on Elm Street” films) from releasing a nightmare-inducing toxin, they’re also lead to question the allegiances of Chuck’s mom (guest star Linda Hamilton, “The Terminator”). Meanwhile, Jeff (Scott Krinsky) and Lester (Vik Sahay) use their unique sensibilities to celebrate Halloween at the Buy More, and Ellie (Sarah Lancaster) and Awesome (Ryan McPartlin) get a visit from Dr. Honey Woodcomb (guest star Morgan Fairchild). Bonita Friedericy and Mark Christopher Lawrence also star.

Chuck: Promo for “Chuck vs. the Aisle of Terror”

Chuck: Inside the Aisle of Terror

Chuck: Sneak Peeks for “Chuck vs. the Aisle of Terror”

Interview with Linda Hamilton

Interview with Robert Englund

Watch Chuck on NBC, Mondays at 8/7C.

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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two B: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SF Hall of Fame)

This volume is the definitive collection of the best science fiction novellas between 1929 to 1964 and contains eleven great classics. There is no better anthology that captures the birth of science fiction as a literary field.

Published in 1973 to honor stories that had come before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall of Fame introduced tens of thousands of young readers to the wonders of science fiction and was a favorite of libraries across the country.

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Dreamworks Animation has released the first five minutes of their upcoming animated film, Megamind, which hits theaters on November 5th. The stellar voice cast includes Will Ferrell as an evil mastermind bent on world destruction and Brad Pitt as his nemesis Metro Man. Other members of the cast include Tina Fey, Jonah Hill and David Cross.

The first clip is the studio’s official release, and the second is a youtube version that you should be able to see anywhere in the world, my apologies for the autoplaying clip, that’s the studio’s fault. Check it out below!

Clip: Megamind – First Five Minutes

Clip: Megamind – First Five Minutes

Synopsis:

When super villain Megamind (Ferrell) defeats his arch rival Metro Man (Pitt), the world should be his oyster. But instead, Megamind falls into total despair. It turns out that life without a rival is life without a point for him. So, he creates a new superhero rival, Titan (Hill). Unfortunately, the new hero wants to be a super villain, too. Caught in the middle, star reporter Roxanne Ritchi (Fey) asks the tough questions: Who can we turn to? Who has what it takes to stand up to this menace? Who will defend the innocent? Megamind! That’s who.

Megamind hits theaters on November 5th, 2010.

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Science Is Fiction: 23 Films by Jean Painleve

Jean Painlevé was a film director, critic, theorist, and animator, yet his interests and studies also extended to mathematics, medicine, and zoology. Amazingly, all these disparate strands came together in a groundbreaking, decades-spanning artistic career. Operating under the credo: Science is fiction, Painlevé forged his own unique cinematic path, creating countless short films for both the viewing public and the scientific community. Moreover, he was also one of the first filmmakers to take

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Italian actress, Violante Placido (The American) and Ciarán Hinds (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1) are reportedly in talks to join the cast of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, to star Nicolas Cage (Drive Angry 3D, Trespass) and to be directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (Crank, Crank 2).

THR reports that in the film, Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage), is hiding out in remote Eastern Europe and struggling to repress his curse, when he is recruited by a sect to take on the devil (Ciarán Hinds), who wants to take over his mortal son’s body on the boy’s birthday. Placido (pictured above) will play the mortal boy’s Mother.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is slated to hit theaters on February 17th, 2012.

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Immortality

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Masters of Science Fiction: The Complete Series

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From the mind that brought to life the shows Pushing Daisies and Dead Like Me, comes a reboot of a cult classic. Bryan Fuller is working on rebooting the 1960’s television series The Munsters for NBC. So far, a pilot has been ordered and the project has been described “Modern Family meets True Blood.”

Rumor has it that director Guillermo del Toro (Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Pan’s Labyrinth) may be involved with The Munsters in some capacity as well.

No word on casting just yet, but who’d like to take a crack at armchair-casting?

[Source] EW

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How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe: A Novel

National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Award winner Charles Yu delivers his debut novel, a razor-sharp, ridiculously funny, and utterly touching story of a son searching for his father . . . through quantum space–time.

Minor Universe 31 is a vast story-space on the outskirts of fiction, where paradox fluctuates like the stock market, lonely sexbots beckon failed protagonists, and time travel is serious business. Every day, people get into time machines and try to do the one thing they s

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