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Firefly and Stargate news, convention information and interviews with celebrities, convention organisers and fans. stargate, sg1, atlantis, firefly, serenity, convention, event, interviews, celebrity Fannish Inquisition Fannish Inquisition browncoat@fannishinquisition.com no no http://fannishinquisition.com/in-your-eyes-with-joss-whedon/3260 http://fannishinquisition.com/in-your-eyes-with-joss-whedon/3260#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:14:13 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3260 It’s fair to say if you haven’t heard about Joss Whedon’s “Avengers” movie which is due for release soon then you’ve been living under a rock, there’s also the long awaited “Cabin in the Woods”, there’s “Much Ado About Nothing” jam packed with Whedonverse actors including Nathan Fillion, Amy Acker, Sean Maher and more.. but... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/in-your-eyes-with-joss-whedon/3260/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/the-most-amazing-science-fiction-story-ever/3254 http://fannishinquisition.com/the-most-amazing-science-fiction-story-ever/3254#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:03:03 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3254 This is such a fantastic sci fi story, with one small twist! During the 1960-1970s Doctor Who broadcaster BBC decided to trash a pile of Doctor Who episodes for “space saving reasons”. Sadly there’s no known copy of these episodes leaving a big hole in the longest running science fiction series ever broadcast on television. There... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/the-most-amazing-science-fiction-story-ever/3254/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/daleks-in-melbourne/3217 http://fannishinquisition.com/daleks-in-melbourne/3217#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:46:39 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3217 Over 10,000 fans spaning multiple generations decended on Melbourne yesterday from all over the country to attend the first ever “Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular!”  Both performaces, the only two being held in the country, were filled to capacity. Based on the “Doctor Who at the Proms” events held in the UK this is the first time... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/daleks-in-melbourne/3217/feed 1 http://fannishinquisition.com/star-trek-the-next-generation-blu-ray/3210 http://fannishinquisition.com/star-trek-the-next-generation-blu-ray/3210#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:50:20 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3210 For some time now a team of experts have been hard at work remastering episodes of Star Trek: Then Next Generation. When I heard there was a new blu ray edition coming out I wasn’t overly excited, I mean, we all own the DVDs already right? It wasn’t until I saw the side-by-side comparison video... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/star-trek-the-next-generation-blu-ray/3210/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/rare-firefly-items-up-for-auction/3198 http://fannishinquisition.com/rare-firefly-items-up-for-auction/3198#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:23:34 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3198 Some rare autographed Firefly items are up for auction on ebay. They include: Firefly DVD Set with 19 Autographs from: Main Cast (ALL): Nathan Fillion Adam Baldwin Alan Tudyk Sean Maher Ron Glass Gina Torres Jewel Staite Morena Baccarin Summer Glau   Guest Cast: Mark Sheppard Christina Hendricks Michael Fairman Jonathan Woodward Writers: Joss Whedon Tim Minear Jose Molina Jane Espenson Ben Edlund Brett Matthews Click to view on ebay Nathan Fillion Signed Limited Edition Comic Rare limited edition... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/rare-firefly-items-up-for-auction/3198/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/castle-fans-raise-20000-for-charity/3171 http://fannishinquisition.com/castle-fans-raise-20000-for-charity/3171#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:14:26 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3171 It’s a well known fact that “fans” often earn their name. Fanatical individuals obsessing over the smallest details of their favorite show or actor, voicing their usually strong opinions loud and frequently, running campaigns for things they’d like to see happen, getting angry over things they disagree with, expressing somewhat obsessive love and admiration for... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/castle-fans-raise-20000-for-charity/3171/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/browncoat-day-at-disneyland/3147 http://fannishinquisition.com/browncoat-day-at-disneyland/3147#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:06:03 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3147 [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/browncoat-day-at-disneyland/3147/feed 1 http://fannishinquisition.com/an-important-message-from-richard-dean-anderson/3134 http://fannishinquisition.com/an-important-message-from-richard-dean-anderson/3134#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:11:52 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3134 Richard Dean Anderson tells us he does NOT have a Facebook account and  he exposes the frauds pretending to be him. You can help put a stop to this by reporting the various accounts on Facebook claiming to be RDA by clicking on the “Report/Block” link at the bottom of the left side menu.  There is... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/an-important-message-from-richard-dean-anderson/3134/feed 2 http://fannishinquisition.com/terra-nova-featurette/3129 http://fannishinquisition.com/terra-nova-featurette/3129#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:31:01 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3129 Filming for Terra Nova is well underway and viewers certainly excited by all the insights and sneak peeks coming out. Terra Nova films in Queensland in Australia and the following featurette talks about the vast sets that have been built. Terra Nova premieres on Fox Monday September 26.  The series will air on the 10 network... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/terra-nova-featurette/3129/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-joss-whedon-live-blog/3091 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-joss-whedon-live-blog/3091#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:34:34 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3091 We’ll be live blogging the Joss Whedon panel at San Diego Comic Con.  Starts at 3pm PT. Refresh the page regularly for updates.  Please forgive the many typos that will be made as we endevour to post the info as quickly as possible. —————————   And the crowd goes wild! Crowd stopped cheering eventually and Joss asks “Where... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-joss-whedon-live-blog/3091/feed 2 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-sanctuary-live-blog/3034 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-sanctuary-live-blog/3034#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:48:56 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=3034 We’ll be live blogging from the Sanctuary panel later this morning.  To watch updates you’ll need to refresh this page frequently. In order for us to get information out as quickly as possible we’ll ask you to please forgive our many typos. —————— Amanda Tapping & Robin Dunn arrived. They’re in the middle of shooting season 4 and... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-sanctuary-live-blog/3034/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-warehouse-13-panel-live-blog/2991 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-warehouse-13-panel-live-blog/2991#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:09:17 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2991 We’re blogging live from the Warehouse 13 panel. To follow us refresh this page regularly.  Please excuse errors and typos! ——- Exec Producer Jack Kenny, Alison Scagliotti, Saul Rubinek, Joanne Kelly and Eddie McClintock form the panel. Eddie jumped off stage and ran around the entire ballroom. Eddie says it’s an insane rush to see the fans... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-warehouse-13-panel-live-blog/2991/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-eureka-panel-live-blog/2970 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-eureka-panel-live-blog/2970#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:29:50 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2970 Refresh this page for updates!! ======== Fans were treated to an impressive trailer showcasing what’s on the cards for the coming season, including some amazing guest stars like Felicia Day, Ming Na, Wallace Shawn and Stan Lee. The space story presented a challenge for the entire town to rally behind, it was a bit of a leap of... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-eureka-panel-live-blog/2970/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcclive-blog-thursday/2954 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcclive-blog-thursday/2954#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:27:52 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2954 We’re here at San Diego Comic Con and we’re going to try and keep a running blog on what’s going on during the day.  Refresh this page frequently for the latest additions.     — Exhibition Floor. We took a walk around the exhibition floor this morning and things started off  nicely without too much crowding but it didn’t take... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcclive-blog-thursday/2954/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-firefly-fans-take-note/2948 http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-firefly-fans-take-note/2948#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:34:58 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2948 Once again the amazing California Browncoats setting up their booth at San Diego Comic Con in their usual spot on the exhibition floor (Booths A7 & A8). To find them enter the foyer, then go all the way down to Hall A, after you enter the exhibition hall walk straight through to the back and... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/sdcc-firefly-fans-take-note/2948/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/comic-con-nerd-invasion-with-a-difference/2938 http://fannishinquisition.com/comic-con-nerd-invasion-with-a-difference/2938#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:54:43 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2938 This weekend marks the epic nerd event of the year when 150,000 fans converge on San Diego for Comic Con International. It’s getting more and more difficult to attend the event with tickets selling out within an hour of going on sale. But those that don’t manage to secure a badge to comic con won’t... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/comic-con-nerd-invasion-with-a-difference/2938/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/castle-graphic-novel/2890 http://fannishinquisition.com/castle-graphic-novel/2890#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 08:11:39 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2890 ABC has teamed up with Marvel Comics to create yet another fantastic extension of the TV series “Castle” into the real world. We have the Castle real-world novels “Heat Wave” and “Naked Heat” and soon to be released “Heat Rises” and now graphic novels are being added to the mix. The first edition “Richard Castle’s... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/castle-graphic-novel/2890/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/oz-trek-5-report/2875 http://fannishinquisition.com/oz-trek-5-report/2875#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 07:52:56 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2875 Avery Brooks First Contact Conventions ran another successful event this weekend in Melbourne, Australia. Oz Trek 5 featured Avery Brooks (Sisko, DS9) and Garrett Wang (Kim, Voyager) live on stage and for the first time via Skype Jonathan Frakes (Riker, TNG). The event held at Rydges Hotel Melbourne began on Friday night for those lucky enough to... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/oz-trek-5-report/2875/feed 1 http://fannishinquisition.com/joss-whedon-cabin-in-the-woods-update/2793 http://fannishinquisition.com/joss-whedon-cabin-in-the-woods-update/2793#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:17:56 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2793 Finally some long awaited news on the Joss Whedon horror flick “Cabin in the Woods”. In a deadline.com exclusive it’s been revealed that Lionsgate has made a deal with MGM to distribute the film. A release date hasn’t been announced yet though speculation puts it around October this year. ]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/joss-whedon-cabin-in-the-woods-update/2793/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/mals-browncoat-replica/2789 http://fannishinquisition.com/mals-browncoat-replica/2789#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:57:21 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2789 The coat worn by everyone’s favorite captain!. This is the officially licensed Browncoat based on the coat worn by Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) in Firefly and Serenity! Also seen (from this supplier!) in Castle episode “Vampire Weekend” when Castle’s character dresses as a “Space Cowboy” for Halloween. Serenity Malcolm Reynolds Browncoat Replica You too can be... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/mals-browncoat-replica/2789/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/the-hobbit-behind-the-scenes/2778 http://fannishinquisition.com/the-hobbit-behind-the-scenes/2778#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:11:49 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2778 If you’re like me you’ve watched every single minute of the Lord of the Rings DVD box set extras. Hours and hours of interviews and insights into the phenomenal work that went on behind the scenes to create the Lord of the Rings trilogy. With the increased popularity of video sharing and social media since the... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/the-hobbit-behind-the-scenes/2778/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/jonathan-frakes-truth-be-told/2780 http://fannishinquisition.com/jonathan-frakes-truth-be-told/2780#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:16:05 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2780 “Truth Be Told,” a TV family movie, starring Candace Cameron Bure, David James Elliott and Ronny Cox will air tonight (Apr 16, 2011) at 8/7c on FOX. Marriage counselor Annie Morgan (Candace Cameron Bure) jumps at the opportunity when she is offered an opportunity to host a relationship talk show but reconsiders when she considers... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/jonathan-frakes-truth-be-told/2780/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/warehouse-13-season-1-dvd-giveaway/2774 http://fannishinquisition.com/warehouse-13-season-1-dvd-giveaway/2774#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:52:44 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2774 Our friends over at Aussie TV & Movie site What’s Playing are giving away 10 x Warehouse 13 Season 1 DVD sets (Australian)! Be sure to head over to their website to enter.   ]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/warehouse-13-season-1-dvd-giveaway/2774/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/adam-baldwin-at-newport-beach-film-festival/2763 http://fannishinquisition.com/adam-baldwin-at-newport-beach-film-festival/2763#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:15:07 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2763 [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/adam-baldwin-at-newport-beach-film-festival/2763/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/new-firefly-products-from-qmxinsider/2748 http://fannishinquisition.com/new-firefly-products-from-qmxinsider/2748#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:40:45 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2748 Our friends at QMx have just released two new Firefly products! Firefly Builder’s Plaque stickers Printed directly from the original files used to create the screen-used props and seen in the engine room of Serenity.  The stickers are printed on metalized vinyl suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Price: $7.95. Firefly Fighting Elves T-shirt An exact replica... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/new-firefly-products-from-qmxinsider/2748/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/make-your-own-chainmaille/2745 http://fannishinquisition.com/make-your-own-chainmaille/2745#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:23:58 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2745 Fancy a go at making your own chainmaille? Eager for a trip to New Zealand?  It’s short notice but this Easter Weekend the Weta Cave (Weta are the geniuses behind costumes & props for the Lord of the Rings movies among others) are hosting a workshop where you have the opportunity to learn to make... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/make-your-own-chainmaille/2745/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/new-star-trek-phaser-replica/2727 http://fannishinquisition.com/new-star-trek-phaser-replica/2727#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:48:50 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2727 Quantum Mechanix are our favorite replica and collectables company offering geeks some of the best collectable items you’ll ever encounter. They are licensed to produce items from all our favorite shows including Firefly, Stargate, Doctor Who, Warehouse 13, and Star Trek! Today QMx announced the latest addition to their Star Trek product list, a stunning Phaser... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/new-star-trek-phaser-replica/2727/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/matchmaker-morena/2720 http://fannishinquisition.com/matchmaker-morena/2720#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:41:32 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2720 Morena Baccarin (Firefly, V) will guest star in an episode of “The Mentalist” Thursday April 7 on CBS at 10pm. In the episode titled “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” Baccarin plays Erica Flynn a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker who may have some dark secrets. ]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/matchmaker-morena/2720/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/doctor-who-returns-soon/2675 http://fannishinquisition.com/doctor-who-returns-soon/2675#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:48:32 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2675 The thing I hate most about the BBC series Doctor Who is it’s so painfully long between seasons!  I’ve been a fan since the 70s and remember confessing as a child to being scared by two episodes.  When the series reboot was announced for 2005 I was sceptical but when it finally aired I instantly... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/doctor-who-returns-soon/2675/feed 0 http://fannishinquisition.com/wondercon-2011/2662 http://fannishinquisition.com/wondercon-2011/2662#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:30:30 +0000 Ellyssa http://fannishinquisition.com/?p=2662 April Fool’s Jokes were coming thick and fast this year and Firefly’s Nathan Fillion couldn’t resist being part of the action.  He use Twitter account (@NathanFillion) to try and con his near 800,000 followers into thinking his cat Spartacus had succumbed to an ugly death. Click to Enlarge A short time later he followed up with a... [Continue Reading]]]> http://fannishinquisition.com/wondercon-2011/2662/feed 2