If the real world is scary, shouldn't your TOYS be as well?

Barbie as Elektra



Estimated ArrivalMarch 2005

Although this item may arrive at anytime, MATTEL estimates this will be released in March 2005. EDITOR'S NOTE: SHALL WE PRE-ORDER YOU ONE, BECKY? (SINCE I THINK YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON ON THE PLANET TO GO SEE THE MOVIE).

$21.99

A sign of the coming ENDtimes

"Constantine's" Reeves Gets Star Treatment
Keanu Reeves, 40, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today for his career that includes such films as "Speed" and the "Matrix" series.

His star was placed along Hollywood Boulevard near the spot where some action scenes in "Speed" were filmed.

His newest film "Constantine," adapted from the DC Comics series, will be released in about two weeks. In the film he plays a man, with visions of angels and devils on Earth, who battles to dispatch demons back to the underworld. EDITOR'S NOTE: APART FROM COMMENTING ON THE FACT THAT IF I WERE A DEMON...AND NO, BOB, I'M NOT....I WOULDN'T BE ALL THAT WORRIED THAT KEANU WAS AFTER ME..... WELL, APART FROM THAT COMMENT, I HAVE VERY LITTLE TO ADD TO THE KEANU-GETS-A-STAR NEWS. THE END IS NEAR, PARTY DOWN?

MORE Star Wars Shopping

Revenge Of The Sith Product Presentation

Check out what is sure to be a common sight this spring with these Revenge of the Sith product presentation photos .

As you can see, there will be an onslaught of fiery lava pools and Darth Vader everywhere you look, from the usual action figures and LEGO sets, to puzzles and games, and books and bedsheets!









Sneak Preview assortment

Tion Medon. This friendly alien with a gruesome appearance is an administrator from Utapau.



General Grievous. The leader of the Separatist droid army is well-armed and a deadly threat to the Jedi.



May the Force Be in Your Gumball Machine
This Spring, fans will be able to show off their excitement for Revenge of the Sith with new bobble-head dolls, bobble pens, ceramic banks and gumball machines from Comic Images.

Standing approximately 6 1/4" tall, these figural bobble pens stand in their own custom base and have heads that actually bobble! These blister packed PVC pens make even paperwork fun. The pens are scheduled for release on April 15.



Also planned to hit the shelves on April 15 are the Darth Vader and Yoda bobble-head dolls. The 8" PVC bobble-head dolls stand on a custom designed base and are packed in a decorative gift/window box.

Save your spare change in style with Darth Vader and Yoda ceramic banks. The 7" sculpted banks come in a high gloss finish and are packaged in a four-color gift box. Fans can expect the banks to hit stores by May 1.

If you'd rather save your coins and get a tasty treat at the same time, the Darth Vader gumball machine may be more your style. This 9" antique gumball machine has a metal base with a 4" Darth Vader PVC topper that mounts on top of a glass globe. The machine accepts all coins and vends a variety of candies, nuts and, of course, bubblegum; and is packaged in a four-color gift box. The gumball machine is also planned for release on May 1. EDITOR'S NOTE: NO PIC AVAILABLE, UNFORTUNATELY.

Darth Vader Framed Paper Giclée Print

Price: $494.99 EDITOR'S NOTE: EEK.



The "DARTH VADER: Dark Lord of the Sith" Limited-Edition Paper Giclée Print comes framed and features the personification of evil and fear that Emperor Palpatine used to rule the galaxy.EDITOR'S NOTE: AND PLUS, IT'S PURTY.

Limited Edition of 350 pieces worldwide! The image measures 23-inches by 15-inches, the entire piece measures 26-inches x 17-inches.

Through an arrangement with Lucasfilm Ltd., creators of the Star Wars saga, The Animated Animations Company presents, for the first time ever, a series of Limited-Edition Fine Art paper and canvas prints inspired by the Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

Artist Tsuneo Sanda was born in Osaka, Japan. His early idols include Rembrandt, René Magritte, Paul Davis and Robert Peak. Sanda first discovered his love for art around the age of 7. A Star Wars fan since 1977's A New Hope, he describes the film as filled with dreams. The saga continues to be "a part of my brain cells" even today. "The first few moments of each episode overwhelm me," Sanda says, "exploding in my head like brilliant fireworks." EDITOR'S NOTE: YEAH...WELL...I THINK THEY HAVE PRETTY GOOD MEDS FOR THAT NOW.

EDITOR'S NOTE: AND NOW....SOME OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS (SO FAR).
Snow Globes
YODA
Our Price: $12.99
Straight out of a scene from the Clone Wars, Yoda stands poised to do battle with the best of them. Standing on a base which includes sculpted clone troopers and a Republic gunship in relief, Yoda is instantly in the thick of things with a shake of the gold and green glitter. Measures 4.5 cm tall.

Sketch concept pictured. Final product is subject to change.

Darth Vader Full Figure Water Globe
Our Price: $12.99
Straight from the core of Episode III comes this lava-based sculpted snow globe of Darth Vader. With a shake, Vader instantly becomes engulfed by a flurry of red and orange glitter. EDITOR'S NOTE: OOOOO!!!! Standing on a fiery 360-degree base, Vader stands ready to face his destiny. Measure 4.5 cm tall.

Sketch concept pictured. Final product is subject to change.

Commemorative Trilogy Water Globe
Our Price: $99.99
Tom Jung's timeless classic artwork for the original Star Wars Style "A" poster is rendered 3-dimensionally for this all new snow globe from Encore. The idealized figures of Luke and Leia stand poised for battle while the droids look on. Even the Death Star gets dimensional in this fantastic sculpture which is sure to please fans of this classic image. Measures 15 cm tall.
Sketch concept pictured. Final product is subject to change. EDITOR'S NOTE: NATURALLY, THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE. SINCE IT'S THE PRICIEST. SIGH....

Hoth Battle Snow Globe
Our Price: $39.99
The snow battle on Hoth is wonderfully captured in this striking new snow globe from Encore, which includes an automated pump that keeps the battle tense in a flurry of constant snow! Sculpted base includes Luke's crashed snowspeeder while an approaching AT-AT closes in from within the globe itself. Measures 10 cm tall. EDITOR'S NOTE: ONE OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS IN MY STAR WARS COLLECTION IS A DEPARTMENT 56 BATTLE OF HOTH SNOW GLOBE. WIND IT UP AND IT PLAYS THE IMPERIAL MARCH AND A SNOWSPEEDER FLIES AROUND A AT-AT. BUT THE COTINUOUS SNOW THING HERE SOUNDS AWFUL DARN GROOVY.

Sketch concept pictured. Final product is subject to change.



COLOR-CHANGING MUGS!
Color Changing Yoda Sculpted Mug
Our Price: $14.99

Yoda's saber comes to life as he becomes surrounded by a green glow when hot liquid is poured into this beautifully sculpted mug. "Jedi" and "Yoda" appear on either side of the mug along with two different relief images of the Jedi Master. Holds 15 oz and is dishwasher safe. Lead free.



Color Changing Darth Vader Sculpted Mug
Our Price: $14.99
Ignite Vader's lightsaber and set his profile ablaze when you fill one of these beautifully sculpted mugs with your morning coffee. "Sith" and "Vader" appear on either side of the mug along with two different relief images of the Dark Lord. Holds 15 oz and is dishwasher safe. Lead free. EDITOR'S NOTE: YOU'D THINK THE SITH ONE WOULD GO AHEAD AND HAVE LEAD, HUH?



EDITOR'S NOTE: BUT WAIT. THERE'S MORE!

Revenge Of The Seamstress

Coming soon from Springs Creative Product Group is a new line of Revenge of the Sith fabrics. EDITOR'S NOTE: FOR REBECCA...OUR SEWING DWEEB!

Three initial fabrics are listed at this point including "Vader's Revenge" and a ROTS Wallhanging.

You should be able to find these fabrics around late April at stores such as Wal*Mart, JoAnn's Fabrics or Hobby Lobby.

There is also a Classic Trilogy styled fabric coming later in the year.

Springs - Creative Products Group proudly presents Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, craft fabric by the yard. For the first time ever, you will be able to buy fabric for crafting and quilting with designs from the final installment of the Star Wars saga. Choose from 100% cotton prints, flannels and 100% polyester fleece.

Star Wars - Episode III fabric will be available at fine retail and fabric stores near you April 2005.

Star Wars™ - Vader's Revenge - Black
Pattern - Color Number: 0093-24Product Description:100% Cotton, 44/45" Width68x68 ConstructionP/U: 15 YardsAdd Date: 01/19/2005Order Cut Off Date: 02/18/2005Country of Printer: USADelivery Date: April 2005Color - Black and Red



Star Wars™ - Patch - Red
Pattern - Color Number: 0100-10Product Description:100% Cotton, 44/45" Width68x68 ConstructionP/U: 15 YardsAdd Date: 01/19/2005Order Cut Off Date: 02/18/2005Country of Printer: USADelivery Date: April 2005Color - Black and Red



Star Wars - Wallhanging - Red
Pattern - Color Number: 0082-10Product Description:100% Cotton, 36" Width / 45" Tall68x68 ConstructionP/U: 15 YardsAdd Date: 01/19/2005Order Cut Off Date: 02/18/2005Country of Printer: USADelivery Date: April 2005Color - Black and Red



EDITOR'S NOTE: LAST..FOR TODAY...AND MAYBE EVEN LEAST......

CLONE WARS ANIMATED DVD PACKS
To coincide with the release of the Animated Clone Wars Series 1 DVD, Hasbro will be releasing a duo of Animated Figure DVD Packs. In the same style of the Original Trilogy packs, both of the Animated pack will feature 3 figures in an open window box.

The first pack features; Obi-wan, Anakin Skywalker, and ARC Trooper Captain, with the second including; Assajj Ventress, General Grievous and Durge. Each figure comes with a black base and assorted weapons. So come March you can pick up your Clone Wars DVD and both 3 packs.





EDITOR'S NOTE: PHEW. AND ALMOST EVERY DAY, THERE ARE YET MORE ANOUNCEMENTS FROM UNCLE GEORGE'S ELVES ABOUT NEW COLLECTIBLES COMING. ABUNDANCE AND MERCY SHALL SURELY BE WITH US FOR ALL OF OUR DAYS. (I KNOW...DON'T CALL YOU SHIRLEY).

And Speaking of the MOUSE-HOUSE

Disney to name a new CEO by June
ORLANDO -- Walt Disney Co. chairman George Mitchell said Tuesday that the media and theme park company's board was on track to name a successor to chief executive Michael Eisner by June.

Disney's board stripped Eisner of his chairman title following last year's annual meeting after a strong protest of his stewardship. He has said he plans to leave the CEO post in September 2006 when his contract expires

."We are committed to announcing our decision no later than this June," Mitchell
told analysts at a meeting here. "There has been no prior determination. There
are no preconditions." EDITOR'S NOTE: WELL, EXCEPT FOR THE WILLINGNESS TO WEAR THE MOUSE-EARS 24-7, AND TO HAVE WALT'S VISAGE TATTOOED ON YOUR DERRIERE. BUT OTHER THAN THAT.......

Mitchell added that the entire board is engaged in the search.

Many investors increasingly see Bob Iger, Disney's president, as a shoo-in, given a turnaround at the ABC network."

There is no reason for the board not to give the job to Bob Iger," said Disney
shareholder Jack Liebau of Liebau Asset Management. "If Bob Iger were named CEO that would certainly make a gradual transition easier for the company."EDITOR'S NOTE: I'M KINDA HURT NO ONE HAS EVEN ASKED ME TO APPLY. I MEAN, I'M PERFECT. I'M SEMI-UNEMPLOYED, AND I'M WILLING TO LIVE AT ANY OR ALL OF THE DISNEY THEME PARKS. OH, AND I'M PERSONAL FRIENDS WITH TIGGER. WHAT MORE COULD THEY WANT?!

That could leave a lengthy transition period if Eisner stayed until the end of his contract.

Asked about a transition plan, Mitchell told Reuters, "We won't know that until we select the person. We will develop a transition plan that will depend in part on who the successor is."EDITOR'S NOTE: AND THEN EISNER SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT, WITH ONLY GLIMPSES OCCASIONALLY CAUGHT OF HIM AS A 'HITCHHIKER' ON THE HAUNTED MANSION RIDE, AND AS PEOPLE ARE WAITING IN LINE AT THE TOWER OF TERROR.

A Narnia Update

Peek Through the Wardrobe into Narnia
Here's an advance look at the filming of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

Who wants to know about a movie that's still almost a year away from the silver screen? A movie that's still filming – and still making casting announcements?

Well, in the case of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," not scheduled for release until December 2005, the answer seems to be just about everyone. Normally, few would care about a movie that isn't expected until next holiday season – we're still reeling from all the eating and shopping and frantic hurry of LAST holiday season! But "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is looking to be no ordinary movie, and Internet fan sites are buzzing – both movie portals and sites devoted to fans of the books.

Based on the first book in what might be the most beloved series in all of children's literature, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is shaping up to be a spectacular film experience in every sense of the word.

Filming on location halfway around the world in New Zealand, EDITOR'S NOTE: LIKE THAT'S NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE?! with a roster of fantastic creatures to be created to populate the world of Narnia, and concept art so lovely that it's staggering to look at "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is already whipping up a storm of interest.

Devoted Narnia fans are flocking to the film's official Web site. It's a cornucopia of information about the film and C.S. Lewis' immortal books that inspired it. There's a timeline of Narnia history, synopses of the seven novels, even a trivia quiz. It's also the spot where visitors can sign up to receive a Narnia newsletter, with regular updates to tide them over until the movie is ready for release.

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" finds four British children stumbling upon a magical world, Narnia, during a game of indoor hide-and-seek. They learn that Narnia is in the grip of never-ending winter, and are enlisted to help free the land from the tyranny of the evil White Witch. The children will be played by British newcomers, but Narnia will be populated with noted actors as well: the White Witch will be played with panache by Tilda Swinton, and it was just recently announced that the magical lion Aslan will have the voice of Brian Cox (you might have seen him in "X2" or "The Bourne Supremacy").

At the helm is Andrew Adamson, the director of the two "Shrek" movies.

There are seven books in all in "The Chronicles of Narnia," so we suspect this won't be the last film to visit the enchanted land beyond the wardrobe ... but we'll have to wait and see.

EDITOR'S NOTE: FOR A FEW EXAMPLES OF GROOVY CONCEPT ART FOR NARNIA, GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE (THE PICS WOULDN'T COPY RIGHT FOR BLOGGING):
http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v050201.html

And how about some Wednesday MOVIE News?!

Pair bound for PIRATES sequels
Two new faces join the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequels

Stellan Skarsgard (EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING) and Naomie Harris (28 DAYS LATER) are the new blood joining the cast of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequels.

Skarsgard will play Orlando Bloom's character's father while Harris will play a gypsy queen.

Shooting on the back-to-back sequels EDITOR'S NOTE: OH. SO THE BACK-TO-BACK THING ISN'T A SECRET FROM THE CAST? * 3 MUSKETEERS, ANYONE? SNICKER....is scheduled to begin in March, with PIRATES 2 slated to make its bow in the summer of 2006. EDITOR'S NOTE: NOT NEARLY SOON ENOUGH, IF YOU ASK ME.

Singer Finds His Jimmy
THR reports that Sam Huntington has been cast as Jimmy Olsen in Bryan Singer's Superman movie. Huntington joins a case which incluedes Brandon Routh as Clark Kent/Superman and Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor.



EDITOR'S NOTE: I THINK HE'S GEEKY ENOUGH, DON'T YOU?

Angelina plays good wife to GOOD SHEPHERD
Actress cast opposite Matt Damon
Angelina Jolie has been cast in THE GOOD SHEPHERD, a drama/thriller that actor Robert De Niro is prepping to direct.

In the film Jolie will play the long-suffering wife to Matt Damon's character, a CIA agent. As her husband's career in the agency develops, their marriage suffers from the stress associated with the demanding job. EDITOR'S NOTE: GOOD THING SHE'S STILL GOT BRAD. SMIRK. *AND DON'T THESE TWO SEEM AN UNLIKELY COUPLE. (ATTRACTIVE, BUT UNLIKELY). I MEAN, I THINK SHE CAN BENCH-PRESS DAMON.

The film is expected to begin shooting this March.

HITCHHIKER`S GUIDE Vogons spotted!
Solicitation images give us a preview of what these green aliens look like in the film



Nightcrawler Comments on Change of X-MEN Director
Alan Cumming was very honest when he was asked to comment on the change of director in the X-MEN movie franchise.

The actor, who played Nightcrawler in X2, told Sci Fi Wire that he's not disappointed that Bryan Singer won't be directing the thrid installment of the franchise. "

I think he's really talented, and I'm really proud of the film—I think it's a
great film—but I didn't enjoy working with him on it." EDITOR'S NOTE: OUCH.

Cumming said that he doesn't know who will follow in Singer's footsteps, but that he was scheduled to start filming in June, a date he doubts will hold firm

"Dead" Director Gets "Life"
"Shaun of the Dead" co-writer and director Edgar Wright is in negotiations to direct "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life" for Universal Pictures. Eric Gitter and Marc Platt Productions' Marc Platt will produce.

The story centers on a young slacker who meets the woman of his dreams but finds that he can win her only by first battling and defeating her seven evil ex-boyfriends. EDITOR'S NOTE: SO IT'S QUITE CLOSELY BASED ON REALITY!? The project is based on the graphic novel by Bryan Lee O'Malley.

Roth takes 'Shot' at indie ensemble
Tim Roth has joined the cast of the gambling drama "Jump Shot." Roth will play the villain Victor in the indie ensemble drama, which is being directed by Mark Rydell and produced by David Greathouse and Bob Yari, who is financing through his Bob Yari Prods. shingle.

The film is shooting in Los Angeles. Roth joins Danny DeVito, Kim Basinger, Nick Cannon, Forest Whitaker, Carla Gugino, Jay Mohr, Kelsey Grammer and Ray Liotta EDITOR'S NOTE: AND A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE.... in the film, which was written by Robert Tannen.

Weisz Gushes About "Fountain" Director
Sci-Fi Wire talked with Rachel Weisz about her current film, "The Fountain," directed by Darren Aronofsky.

Weisz stars with Hugh Jackman EDITOR'S NOTE: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, SUCH A PRETTY CAST!in the story of a search for the fountain of youth over centuries.

Weisz said of her director,

"... you probably know from his movies that he gets very, very raw, very
emotional performances from his actors, and when he does that it's incredible."
She also added, "He shoots a lot of film. He keeps the camera rolling and
doesn't cut. He keeps it rolling and just throws something out."

EDITOR'S NOTE: THANK HEAVENS FOR EDITORS, HUH?

The Wednesday TV News

McFarlane hopes Fox gets TWISTED TALES
Network order pilot episode
Comic book superstar artist and toy manufacturer Todd McFarlane has a new TV project in development inspired by his line of TWISTED TALES action figures. McFarlane would host a half-hour anthology show in the same vein as THE TWILIGHT ZONE, with its stories taking place in the realms of science fiction, fantasy or horror. McFarlane himself would host the series if it ever reaches the air. EDITOR'S NOTE: UMM...YEAH. CAUSE ANTHOLOGY SHOWS HAVE DONE SO WELL IN THE PAST? NOT.

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN producer Don Murphy is executive producing the project, via his Angry Films production banner, along with McFarlane, Terry Fitzgerald, Rick Benattar, Susan Montford and Trey Callaway. Callaway, the screenwriter of I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, is writing the series bible and a pilot script for Fox Television.

THE X-FILES Meets THE EXORCIST
Paul Scheuring, the creator of the FOX pilot PRISON BREAK, will be producing another pilot for FOX's 2005-06 season.The series is described as THE X-FILES meets THE EXORCIST and features a hard-living priest EDITOR'S NOTE: EXCUSE ME. 'HARD-LIVING PRIEST'? IS THAT.....UMM...KOSHER? who partners with a female doctor to investigate unexplained religious phenomena. The working title for the series is BRIAR & GRAVES. EDITOR'S NOTE: GUESS THEY WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT 'WILL-THEY-WON'T-THEY' SEXUAL TENSION THING. *ALTHOUGH, THIS IS ON FOX, SO MAYBE THEY WILL. EEK.

LOST on the Move
Hit TV series LOST may be shooting elsewhere than Hawaii since it seems that the state may close a loophole in its tax laws.

Film and television productions have been taking advantage of a 100 % tax credit Hawaii offers for high-tech businesses. It seems that citizens and the Hawaiian government feel that the biz is misusing the credit and cheating the state out of millions of dollars.It is unknown yet where the show would move if the law is changed, but Louisiana, New Mexico and the Carolinas are all rumored to be potential states where LOST could shoot.EDITOR'S NOTE: IF THEY SHOOT IN LOUISIANA IT BECOMES MORE LIKE A LOCAL DOCUMENTARY. *EXCEPT FOR THE ARTICULATE DIALOGUE. SNICKER.

Sackheim To Helm "Night Stalker
Variety reports that veteran "X-Files" director Dan Sackheim has been hired to direct Frank Spotnitz's ABC drama pilot "The Night Stalker."

"Spotnitz said he and Sackheimer are going for a 'very contemporary, sleek and scary look,' adding 'Night Stalker' will have "a style very much its own." He also promised a number of visual tricks, but declined to talk specifics."

"Night Stalker" is a reworking and updating of them mid '70's ABC cult favorite "Kolchak: The Night Stalker." Carl Kolchak uncovered mysteries involving vampires, serial killers and other freakish occurrences. EDITOR'S NOTE: I MISS "THE X-FILES". WE COULD USE SOME INTELLIGENT, CREEPING OUT, PARANOIA ON TV AGAIN.

MEDIUM Will Get A Second Season.
NBC confirmed that its new supernatural series, MEDIUM, would get a second season of 22 episodes and would see its first season have 16 episodes in total. MEDIUM stars Patricia Arquette as a reluctant psychic who helps solve crimes.

MEDIUM airs on Mondays at 10 p.m. EST on NBC.

The series stars Patricia Arquette and was created by producer Glenn Gordon. The program has averaged 15.7 million viewers overall. The drama also stars Jake Weber, Miguel Sandoval, Sofia Vassilieva, Maria Lark and David Cubitt. EDITOR'S NOTE: AND HERE'S A TESTAMENT TO HOW APPEALING AND CROSS-OVER THIS SHOW IS: BOTH MY PARENTS...DAD, THE DWEEB, AND MOM, THE DWEEB-DISDAINER....REALLY LIKE THIS SHOW.

Bruckheimer Gives Hackford "E-Ring"
Taylor Hackford and Jerry Bruckheimer are teaming up for the Warner Bros. TV pilot "E-Ring."

The show was created by David McKenna and Ken Robinson. McKenna actually approached Hackford about the project.

The show will center on "the action arm of the Pentagon" and the "life inside the most impenetrable building in Washington and what really goes on during wartime."

Described as "The West Wing" set at the Pentagon, "E-Ring" focuses on the fight for America's safety revealed through the inner workings of the U.S. military headquarters.

Created by David McKenna and Ken Robinson, the pilot was written by McKenna, who is exec producing with Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman. Robinson is producing.

Hackford is reaping accolades for "Ray," which took 13 years to make in the face of repeated rejection by studios. EDITOR'S NOTE: LET'S HOPE THEY DO A BIT MORE JUDICIOUS EDITING ON THE PILOT FOR THIS, THAN THEY DID WITH "RAY". AHEM.....

Sark Gets CHARMED
In a recent Q&A posted on his official website, ALIAS actor David Anders revealed that he would guest star in an upcoming episode of The WB's CHARMED.

"I just took an offer to play an evil over-the-top proprieter of a cabaret in
the late 1800's in the WB show CHARMED. I'll be working with Alyssa Milano and
Billy Zane and I am looking forward to it,"

he reveals on his website.

Anders will appear in episode "ShowGhouls," which is set to air on February 20 at 8 p.m. Actor Billy Zane also guest stars in this episode.David Anders is better known for his role of Sark on ABC's ALIAS.

EDITOR'S NOTE: AND HERE'S THE REALLY GOOD NEWS, FOR THOSE OF US WHO WOULD SOONER EAT NAILS THAN WATCH "CHARMED"... He'll reprise his ALIAS role in at least two episodes that are set to air at the end of February and early March.EDITOR'S NOTE: YIPPEE!!! I GATHER GINA TORRES AND ISABELLA ROSELLINI WILL BE BACK SOON, TOO.

CHARMED airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on The WB EDITOR'S NOTE: NOT THAT ANYONE CARES? and ALIAS airs on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC. EST

'Santiagos' in Dis Channel's universe
Disney Channel has ordered the animated series pilot "The Santiagos of Sector 9."

Peter Murietta ("Hope and Faith"), Vincent Cheung and Ben Montanio ("The Steve Harvey Show") created and wrote "Sector," which revolves around a boy who discovers that he is the guardian of the galaxy, while his sister is a villain in the making bent on world domination. EDITOR'S NOTE: SOMETHING MY BROTHERS HAVE SUSPECTED FOR A VERY LONG TIME, I THINK. *AND ONCE AGAIN...THE BOY IS THE HERO, AND THE GIRL IS THE BADDIE. BLAH BLAH BLAH. WHEN I REALLY TAKE OVER, I'M GOING TO KICK SOME BOY-WRITER BUTT.

Walt Disney Television Animation will produce the pilot in consideration of a series order for next year. No voice talent is attached yet.

Wednesday Harry Potter'ing (February 2, 2005)

EDITOR'S NOTE: HOWDY. WE'RE BACK AGAIN IN OUR SPORADIC BLOGGING. (IF I WERE CONSISTENT, YOU'D ALL GET JADED, HMMM?)

New Wizard of the Month on JKRowling.com
Artemisia Lufkin(1754 – 1825)First witch to become Minister of Magic. EDITOR'S NOTE: IN CASE THERE'S A QUIZ.....

See who Harry fans everywhere predicted will be the Half-Blood Prince.EDITOR'S NOTE: FROM ONE SPECIFIC WEBSITE, AT ANY RATE. FYI.
41 Harry Potter fans predict: Dean Thomas
74 Harry Potter fans predict:Draco Malfoy
68 Harry Potter fans predict:Professor Dumbledore
159 Harry Potter fans predict: Hagrid
49 Harry Potter fans predict:Professor Lupin
203 Harry Potter fans predict:Neville Longbottom
87 Harry Potter fans predict:Ron Weasley
EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS CAN'T BE, RIGHT? HE'S FULL-BLOOD, ISN'T HE?
101 Harry Potter fans predict:Seamus Finnigan
14 Harry Potter fans predict:Sirius Black
31 Harry Potter fans predict:Professor Snape
145 Harry Potter fans predict:It will be someone new
EDITOR'S NOTE: I THINK JKR HAS SAID IT'S SOMEONE WE ALREADY KNOW.

Take a walk through Hogsmeade
The official Warner Brothers site now includes a 3D Hogsmeade walkthrough. We're not sure how new it is, but we haven't seen it before.
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/hogsmeade/walkthrough/ EDITOR'S NOTE: QUITE COOL, BY THE WAY. ALTHOUGH IT MADE ME A LITTLE DIZZY. *YES. MORE THAN USUAL.

Famous country music singer arrested for shoplifting POA DVD
Grammy winning artist Lynn Anderson was arrested for shoplifting a Harry Potter DVD at a supermarket and then punching a police officer outside the store. Clearly, fame isn't everything
EDITOR'S NOTE: SAD. BUT TRUE. AND GOOD TASTE IN CRIME?

Pre-order your 2006 GOF calendars
Amazon.com is now taking pre-orders for the Goblet of Fire calendars that we posted pictures from a few days ago. You can pre-order the 2006 wall calendar and the 2006 entertainment calendar. EDITOR'S NOTE:LET'S JUST SKIP RIGHT OVER 2005, AND GO STRAIGHT TO 2006! OH...WAIT....NO...CAN'T DO THAT. WE'D MISS STAR WARS AND WILLY WONKA AND THE HP 6 BOOK, AND THE HP4 MOVIE. OK. NEVER MIND. BAD IDEA. BUT WE CAN READ AHEAD ON THESE SPANKY NEW CALENDARS?

Set Preview: "Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire"
Posted: Friday January 28th, 2005 11:11pm
Location: Leavesden Studios, United Kingdom
Author: Garth Franklin

The "Harry Potter" franchise is now like a well-oiled machine. There may be different people steering the ship, but all the deckhands and important sailors are always there and know their work like the back of their hands. This is one of the most important film franchises in history and no studio or person involved wants to deliver a sub-standard product, rather they're driven to deliver a better job out of the gate everytime.

That looks like it's happening with this adaptation of the fourth book in J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels series.

I got to visit Leavesden Studios in the UK back in October last year where "Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire" was in production and let me just say wow. I was there the year before on the "Azkaban" set which, when we were there, looked great and hinted at an impressive new direction for the series under the eye of Alfonso Cuaron.

However what I saw on "Goblet" simply floored me. "Azkaban" for all its magic is a dark and intimate little story. "Goblet" on the other hand is an action epic of a size that makes the last "Spider-Man" movie seem small.

Concerns have been raised over the hiring of British Director Mike Newell to take on the big chair but from what I saw there he and the team have done an amazing job. The Triwizard tournament tasks, the Death Eaters, the Dark Mark, the World Cup, the Yule Ball sequence, etc. All of these scenes have taken paths and looks I had not expected. Sequences in books rarely tend to live up to imagination on screen but this is one of the few times I think it's the other way around. Fans will go absolutely nuts over it all and even those who've never been fully into Potter - this will be the big crossover film. It's the biggest, boldest, most fun and epic yet. EDITOR'S NOTE: GIGGLING AND DROOLING, PART 73.

In this fourth film, Harry attends the International Quidditch Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys where festivities are marred by a dark violent incident which hints at more doom to come. Upoon returning to Hogwarts, excitement grows about a mysterious event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that will test its players to the limit. Along the way he has his first crush, finds out more about his past and witnesses the rebirth of a terrifying enemy.

In coming months leading up to the film's November 18th release date, I'll be giving you a multi-part online set report complete with assorted cast and crew interviews talking about the production and what was involved to ready this movie for release. Along the way there'll be chats with the producer, the creature effects people, the costume designers, and three of the young cast who play competitors in the Triwizard tournament. Expect more, soon. EDITOR'S NOTE: CAN'T WAIT!

Fans pay homage at Harry Potter's grave
Many of you have been sending in this story about fans paying homage at the grave of a British soldier named Harry Potter who died in 1939. The local council has added the grave to its official tourist guide and is planning to begin a historical investigation in to the soldier's death


EDITOR'S NOTE: SAD. AND A LITTLE CREEPY, HUH?