Star Wars & Sci-Fi News from a UK point of view! http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk en-gb http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/images/tpu100x36.gif http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk Sun, 11 May 2008 23:30:07 +0100 There's a great competition courtesy of Titan Magazines you may want to check out... Hundreds of attractions covering virtually all interests, occupations and hobbies should guarantee every member of the family an exciting, inspiring and memorable day out at this year's Royal Bath & West Show. This year's Royal Bath & West... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2989 Sun, 11 May 2008 23:30:07 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2989 Stargate: Continuum is coming to DVD and Blu-ray on July 29. The film stars Michael Shanks, Beau Bridges, Amanda Tapping, Ben Browder, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black and will also feature the return of Richard Dean Anderson as Jack O'Neil. You can see a Trailer for the DVD at the link below. Looks like the best yet. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2988 Sun, 11 May 2008 15:17:50 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2988 While the UK is seeing Season 2 of Heroes, people in the US are eagerly sitting out the long wait for Season 3. It will be shown in the Autumn. Here's a small teaser video. Don't worry it's spoiler free. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2987 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:24:45 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2987 Slipping into Daryls comic slippers for a moment, here's a little bit more comic news from Dark Horse as pointed out to us by TPU'er Simon... As of the second week of May, our yearlong crossover "Vector" will have completed its first chapter (KotOR #25-28), and by the end of the month Dark Times #11 will carry the epic-spanning... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2986 Sat, 10 May 2008 21:15:04 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2986 They look fantastic, but I cannot without permission post a pic here to prove it... At last, our fantastic Torchwood 5 inch Action Figures, are available to pre-order! This, the 1st Wave, features Captain Jack, Gwen Cooper, a Cardiff Street dwelling Weevil and Ianto's, you might say, ex-girlfriend, the Cyberwoman. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2985 Sat, 10 May 2008 19:56:55 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2985 The trailer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars is now online to watch! You can also see it in HD quality from Yahoo Movies. It's amazing! http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2984 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:02:46 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2984 At last the wait is over... Presenting the US TV smash hit - TIN MAN - an unmissable twist on the classic tale WIZARD OF OZ. This brand new three-part drama starts on Sunday at 8pm. Take the link below for more info... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2983 Fri, 09 May 2008 23:29:03 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2983 Here's the latest from Forbidden Planet International. Some great stuff on pre order and just arrived in the ware house, go take the link to find out more and spend some money... and donate to good causes while you do, as all of our profit from affilate schemes is donated to our selected site charities. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2982 Fri, 09 May 2008 23:16:44 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2982 The title says it all... Bruce Boxleitner is no stranger to playing figures of authority in science fiction, which is why the news that he'll be joining the cast of Heroes as a character who was originally based on a certain U.S. Senator from Arizona is welcome news indeed. TV Guide's Mike Ausiello gives us the scoop about the character. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2981 Thu, 08 May 2008 23:41:56 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2981 After a slight technical problem last week (having no internet access is a technical problem right?) here's the comics that came out this last fortnight Abe Sapien: The Drowning #4 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 #14: Wolves at the Gate Star Wars: Legacy #23 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 4 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ORIGINS #5 ... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2980 Thu, 08 May 2008 23:38:12 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2980 Hasbro have updated with news of the forthcoming Droid Factory packs... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2979 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:31:00 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2979 According to the Argos front page there is 25% off Star Wars toys amongst other things. Not a lot to shout about but notably the Mighty Muggs are down to £7.49 and the 30th anniversary triple pack is down to only £7.49, bargain. The Indiana Jones selection is expanding with the action figure assortment being added priced at £6.99... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2978 Wed, 07 May 2008 23:26:44 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2978 Hot on the heels of the box office smash Iron Man, Marvel have released news of several more Marvel characters to get the movie treatment in 2010 and 2011, including an Iron Man sequel, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2977 Wed, 07 May 2008 08:53:32 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2977 John Barrowman has confirmed while doing Ready Steady Cook that there will be a 3rd series of Torchwood, however he stated it "will be very different"... We wait and see if the BBC will make an official announcement to confirm this, and what sort of shape it will take after loosing 2 major characters. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2976 Tue, 06 May 2008 21:48:12 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2976 This one looks good, despite the not so positive review by Lizo at CBBC Newsround. Read on to find out more, unless you want to avoid the spoilers as it contains some interesting stuff! http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2975 Tue, 06 May 2008 21:37:22 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2975 DOCTOR Who's sworn enemy the Daleks have been given their own official roadsign for a Welsh tourism hotspot. Surprised drivers have spotted the aliens on the official brown tourism signs - used for attractions across Britain - pointing the way to the Doctor Who exhibition in Cardiff Bay. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2974 Tue, 06 May 2008 21:28:32 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2974 News in from Star Action Figures... More special offers available this week, this time for Harry Potter fans! The collectable wand replicas from Noble are available from just £11.95 for the standard ones, and from just £14.95 for the light up versions, including the newish Voldemort's light up wand, and the standard Cho Chang Wand.... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2973 Mon, 05 May 2008 23:20:22 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2973 TPU'er Paul from Penny Mix Films has been movie making again with Action Figures, this time to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi. Check it out below. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2972 Mon, 05 May 2008 20:23:40 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2972 To finish our day of Bat related news, I leave the best for last. You can now see the latest trailer release for The Dark Knight online now! Shown with Iron Man in cinemas, it's now viewable on the Jokers viral website. Click below to see it and for all the version links. July is too far away! http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2971 Sun, 04 May 2008 18:24:45 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2971 Mattel are releasing 2 lines of Action Figures for The Dark Knight. There will be a 5" line as before with vehicles and a 6" Movie Masters line more for collectors. The Movie Masters will include a Bruce Wayne head chase figure! You can see more pictures at AFI below and a look a the Mattel presentation. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2970 Sun, 04 May 2008 18:18:01 +0100 http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=2970