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 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:55:31 GMT The BBC have announced a tour of the UK to promote the new series of Doctor Who. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4866 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:55:30 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4866 Ben Stiller dressed as a Na'vi at the Oscar Awards. He was there to present the award for Best Make Up even though Avatar wasn't nominated. The award actually went to Star Trek, the first Oscar the film series has ever won. Read on to see the funny video of Ben in make up. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4865 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:47:15 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4865 We have been spoilt to yet another trailer for Iron Man 2, and this one's a beauty. Lots of action, lots of character reveals and some fantastic set pieces. Head over to the the Iron man 2 page at the Apple Trailers page for another geek-tastic treat. You can also see new poster images! http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4864 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:43 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4864 Those seriously hard-working (and lucky) souls over at ain'titcool.com have been sent an exclusive clip from an early webisode of Buck Rogers. Rogers fans from the 70's & 80's will recognise a couple of familiar faces in this clip. Head over to the link provided below and enjoy the sneaky-peak. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4863 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:57:04 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4863 We've mentioned it already, but here is a reminder from our sponsors Toys R Us of their BOGOF offer on Star Wars figures... Take this link to head straight there. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4862 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:40:07 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4862 Some nice new items in stock and on pre order at our friends across the channel in the Toy Palace, including those new FX Sabres with removable blade... take the link to find out lots more. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4861 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:59:28 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4861 I am delighted to annouce that TPU has been invited by Hasbro to contribute to the Marvel and Transformers Q&A sessions, making a hatrick with our continued Star Wars sessions. So obviously we are seeking your questions on the subjects of Marvel and Transformers as well. Marvel's next round is due for April 8th, 3 questions required.... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4860 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:51:18 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4860 News in from our sponsors across the pond... This week's newsletter boats an array of Star Wars items. Highlights include the 12" Anakin Skywalker (Clone Wars) and Gentle Giant Captain Rex Animated Maquette. Plus, check out the Motu NECA 6" Mini Statues. They're neat and colorful, except for Grizzlor... he's just a fuzzy... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4859 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:25:45 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4859 FPI is highlighting a new exclusive that looks great... School teachers Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton become intrigued by one of their pupils, Susan Foreman, and visit her home address - a junkyard at 76 Totter's Lane - where they meet her grandfather, the Doctor. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4858 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:46:51 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4858 The FPI newsletter is in and we have cherry picked all the Star Wars items new in stock and on pre order. Take the link below to find out the details of these and much much more... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4857 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:37:23 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4857 With the unsolved and continuous issue of TPU going down every other day, for which we apologise for, we would like to remind you of our FaceBook fan page. The page now has it's own domain name, www.theprivateuniverse.com, for your convenience. We recommend that if you head here and find we are down that you then head to our FaceBook page via... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4856 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:32:28 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4856 Our friends at SFX have reported on this from the BBC... Sarah Jane Smith will be adventuring for at least another two years, as the Beeb has commissioned a couple of new series (that's 24 half-hour episodes!) of her Doctor Who spin-off. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4855 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:12:00 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4855 The Tron Facebook page has been posting teaser images from the new Trailer all week. It is to be shown from today in front of Alice in Wonderland. Let's hope it will also be put online soon for all to see too! Join us as we count down to the Tron Legacy trailer debut! In anticipation of the trailer's premiere, one new image will be... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4854 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:30:32 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4854 Last the PR folks at Disney revealed the new trailer for this December's Tron Legacy. Although the events were for the press only ( TPU's invite must have gotten lost in the mail ) there have been some rumblings online regarding the event and the trailer content. Head over to this report over at Den Of Geek to find out what we should be... http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4853 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:07:40 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4853 Love Doctor Who? But love to hate those moments that get us all teary-eyed? Over at Total Sci Fi they have listed the top ten monets from the re-launched series that have gotten us claiming there is something in our eyes. Honest! Remember folks, less than five weeks until we get to see Matt Smith strut his stuff as the eleventh Doctor. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4852 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:36 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4852 For those of us who are eagerly awaiting the re-imagined mini series V, the good folks over at Sci Fi (the UK Sci Fi Channel) have posted a four minute clip to get us all going. Many of us at TPU were fans of the original and can't wait to see this get the big budget treatment. Who about you? http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4851 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:54:48 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4851 There is a nice piece featured in the FPI newsletter I thought you may want to check out... Star Wars - Republic Commando Sev Mini Bust "Just point me at the enemy, and stay out of my way." http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4850 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:56:14 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4850 The latest FPI newsletter is in and above are a 3 of the items on pre order. Take that link to check out the details on these and much more. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4849 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:52:06 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4849 News in from across the pond... General, the new Clone Wars action figures are standing by. The new 2010 Clone Wars Wave 3 Magna Guard, Firefighter Droid, Captain Rex and Obi-Wan (Cold Gear) are ready for pre-order along with new Expanded Universe Comic Packs! http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4848 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:51:20 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4848 Our old friends Penny Mix Films have entered Empire Magazine's 'Done In 60 Seconds' Competition with a remake of Return Of The Jedi and they are through to the final 20! I want to wish Paul the very best of luck. Take the link below and check out the entries, and please show your support by voting for Paul's entry. http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4847 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:58:11 GMT http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4847