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Following is just a brief highlight of comics coming out over the next two weeks, and check out all the new releases at TFAW.com:

Hulk Let Battle Begin (One Shot)  (Marvel)

Due out on or about March 10th

It’s a beatdown of literally monumental proportions when the Hulk and the Wrecking Crew wage war in our nation’s capitol! And when the dust settles, what of Washington DC will remain unsmashed?!  All this plus rocking extras giving YOU the goods on WORLD WAR HULKS – the upcoming Hulk mega-event!!

Nemesis The Imposters #1 (of 4) (D.C.)

Due out on or about March 10th

For Thomas Andrew Tresser, aka Nemesis, the world of metahuman espionage is never what it seems. After his recent ‘reeducation’ at the hands of the Global Peace Agency, Nemesis finds himself thrust back into the real world with enemies seemingly around every corner.  Tasked with uncovering the truth about his mission and the true identities of those hoping to unleash a great evil on the world, Nemesis is forced to confront the fact that he may not be able to trust anybody in the universe – including himself.

Enders Game: Command School Prem HC

Due out on or about March 10th

The companion series to New York Times bestseller Orson Scott Card’s award-winning novel Ender’s Game returns!  With time running out for the human race, Bean is assigned to Dragon army under the command of the legendary Ender Wiggin, but their relationship is a bruising clash of egos and agendas from the start – and it only gets worse when Dragon face their first battle.

American Vampire #1 (D.C.)

Due out on or about March 10th

Witness the birth of a brand new species of vampire in this new ongoing series that begins with five extra-sized issues featuring back-to-back stories by exciting new writer Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King!  When notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet is attacked by an old enemy (who happens to be a member of the undead), the first American vampire is born… a vampire powered by the sun, stronger, fiercer, and meaner than anything that came before.

Army Of Darkness Omnibus Vol. 01 TPB (D.E.)

Due out on or about March 10th

Continuing the all-new line of MASSIVE Dynamite Omnibus Editions! Designed for reading (or, in this case, DEVOURING) a HUGE chunk of awesome Dynamite Comics in one sitting!  This time around, Dynamite presents the first 18 issues of the acclaimed Army of Darkness series in one massive omnibus! Featuring the movie adaptation based on the screenplay by Sam and Ivan Raimi, and illustrated by John Bolton, as well as the first four story arcs from the ongoing series — Ashes to Ashes, Shop till You Drop (Dead), Ash vs. Re-Animator, Old School, and the shorts stories presented in Tales of the Army of Darkness! Featuring the work of Also includes a complete cover gallery!

X-23 #1 (Marvel)

Due out on or about March 10th

X-23 has spent her short life being used by those in power, from the military to the X-Men. But when she is forced to confront a being who can control her life with nothing but a thought, will X-23 finally learn how to fight — not for others, but herself? Guest-starring NYX!

Following are some of the new and upcoming releases in Science Fiction and Fantasy on DVD:

Jeremiah Season 2 (Amazon.com Exclusive): Season 2 of Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski’s adaptation of French post-apocalyptic comic book finally makes it to DVD.  Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Sean Astin headline the second season which expands on the story of the children who survived a plague that wiped out adults across the planet and who have now reached maturity and are trying to rebuild the world.  The first season of this series that aired on Showtime from 2002 to 2004 has been available on DVD for several years and now this Amazon.com exclusive finally brings us the show’s conclusion.  This series made to John J. Joex’s list of the Top 10 Science Fiction and Fantasy shows from the Past Decade. (Note that this product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.)  (Due out Mar 2nd)

2012: AMAZON.COM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: From Roland Emmerich, director of The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day, comes the ultimate action-adventure film, exploding with groundbreaking special effects. As the world faces a catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions, cities collapse and continents crumble. 2012 brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Starring John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Woody Harrelson and Danny Glover. (Due out Mar 2nd)

Where the Wild Things Are: AMAZON.COM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:  “Let the wild rumpus start!” Nine-year-old Max runs away from home and sails across the sea to become king of the land Where the Wild Things Are. King Max rules a wondrous realm of gigantic fuzzy monsters–but being king may not be as carefree as it looks! Filmmaker Spike Jonze directs a magical, visually astonishing film version of Maurice Sendak’s celebrated children’s classic, starring an amazing cast of screen veterans and featuring young Max Records in a fierce and sensitive performance as Max. (Due out Mar 2nd)

Tremors: Complete Series: AMAZON.COM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:  Life in Perfection, Nevada, isn’t so perfect since the small town developed a very big problem with man-eating, morphing monsters. Luckily, the residents are up to the challenge in every earthshaking, action-packed episode of Tremors included in this 3-disc set. Inspired by the movies that have become beloved cult classics, this fun, thrilling TV series reveals more of the down ’n’ dirty battles as the locals attempt to coexist with the Graboids, Shriekers and Ass Blasters now on the “protected species” list, including a particularly large Graboid nicknamed “El Blanco.” Add to the craziness a combination of secret labs, the gene-blending “Mixmaster” and the occasional fanatical tourist, and there’s never a dull moment in Perfection. (Due out Mar 9th)

Evangelion: 1.11 You Are Not Alone: AMAZON.COM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:  The stunning rebuild of the anime masterpiece is now extended and enhanced with never before seen new animation and 266 visual and audio improvements. Tokyo-3 still stands after most of civilization was decimated in the Second Impact. Now the city endures the ceaseless onslaught of the deadly Angels, bizarre creatures bent on eradicating the human race. To combat this strange and ruthless enemy, the government agency NERV constructs a fleet of towering humanoid machines – the Evas – and Shinji Ikari is called into action, reluctantly taking his place at the controls of Eva Unit 01. (Due out Mar 9th)

Planet 51: AMAZON.COM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:  When Chuck the astronaut (Dwayne Johnson) lands on a distant planet filled with little green people, he is surprised to discover that we are not alone in the galaxy. But he gets the shock of his life when the residents of Planet 51 mistakenly believe that his presence is the start of an alien invasion of the human kind! Luckily, Lem (Justin Long) quickly realizes that Chuck is friendly and makes it his personal mission to help him return safely to his ship. (Due out Mar 9th)

Also, check out the Top 100 new and upcoming releases on DVD in Science Fiction and Fantasy at Amazon.com

Following is just a brief highlight of comics coming out over the next two weeks, and check out all the new releases at TFAW.com:

Spawn #200 (Image):

On the Stands February 24th

In June of 1992 the first issue of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn hit bookshelves in record numbers. Now, 17 years later, the new Spawn, Jim Downing, comes head to head with the biggest enemy of the Spawn universe, with his new sidekick Clown.  Can this dynamite duo team up long enough to survive the return of a ruthless Spawn villain? And what happens when God gets into the action? This double-sized issue is jam packed with over a dozen of comic’s greatest creative talents.  Spawn #200 features the long awaited return of Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo to interior artwork!

William Shatner Presents Man O War #1 (Bluewater):

On the Stands February 24th

In the near future, friction mounts between the Earth and its Martian colony. Only diplomat Benton Hawkes stands a chance of bringing the warring factions together. There’s only two problems – Hawkes hates Mars, and even if he does go, there’s an assassin out to kill him before he can get there! Adapted from the acclaimed novel by William Shatner, this is the sci-fi comic series to watch for!  C.J. Henderson gives us the script and Pat Broderick provides the art.

Logan’s Run #2 (Bluewater):

On the Stands February 24th

The pieces are falling into place for Deep Sleep Operative Logan-6 on his clandestine mission to find the ever-elusive Ballard and destroy his precious Sanctuary. But even the best-laid plans can go awry. When his cover is blown, not only does Logan risk being killed, but also he must make a split second decision that transforms him from the hunter to the hunted!

Age Of TV Heroes HC (TwoMorrows):

On the Stands February 24th

Age of TV Heroes examines the history of the live-action television adventures of everyone’s favorite comic book heroes! This volume features the in-depth stories of the actors and behind-the-scene players that made the classic super-hero television programs we all grew up with. From The Adventures of Superman and Batman to The Tick and Smallville, it’s colorfully presented in vivid detail, lavishly designed with a bevy of color photographs.

First Wave #1 (of 6) (DC):

On the Stands March 3rd

DC’s shocking new pulp universe is finally unveiled! In the shadows of the War, the roots of the Golden Tree cabal grew deep into the heart of a fallen world…and the leaders at the heart of this secret organization see no place in their utopia for heroism.  Doc Savage, struggling with the loss of his father, has been blind to their advance – until now. Central City’s mysterious Spirit has caught wind of their plans as well.  But whose side have the Blackhawks chosen? What is the Red Right Hand? And where is the Batman? Eisner Award winner Brian Azzarello and superstar Rags Morales craft a DC universe like you’ve never seen before!

Thor Tales of Asgard HC (Marvel):

On the Stands March 3rd

The legend has come true! By the will of the gods, I am alive! I am invincible! I am–THOR!!! And so began the very first epic tale of Marvel’s most revered hero, the mighty Thor, whose legend would grow alongside the success of Marvel comics, making him the most exciting super hero of all time!  Never has Thor been more sensational than during these early tales, crafted by Marvel’s greatest, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Re-live classic Norse mythology in the mighty Marvel manner as well as Stan and Jack’s stories of the Norse Gods and Thor before he came to Earth as Don Blake.

Following are some of the new and upcoming releases in Science Fiction and Fantasy on DVD:

FlashFoward (Season 1, Part 1): ABC’s FlashForward is on DVD already?  But they haven’t even finished the first season?  Well apparently they are following Syfy’s lead and doing the some thing that network did with Stargate: Universe (released on DVD February 9th).  Both shows have a lengthy hiatus between the first and second parts of their initial seasons so the networks decided to rush out a DVD release of the early episodes to prep viewers for the back half of the show’s run.  FlashFoward returns on March 18th, so the February 23rd DVD release gives fans plenty of time to catch up on the show’s first ten episodes.  The show about a blackout that affected the entire world and caused people to have visions of the future had plenty of complex story arcs and character developments, so if you did not catch all of the episodes the first time around or missed the show altogether, now is the chance to revisit the storyline and get up to speed for the show’s big return.  (Due out Feb 23rd)

Zombie Apocalypse (Special Edition with a Free Comic Book): Following is Amazon.com’s production description on this low-budget gore-fest: “When college roommates Mark and Tom go out for a night at the bar, the last thing they expected to find was a machete wielding stranger and a horde of the undead. With the help of amateur photographer and video store clerk Raven, the unlikely party fights their way into an epic conflict between the living…and the dead. Zombie Apocalypse is a feature-length over-the-top action/adventure/horror movie. Its roots are in the style of the blockbusters of the 1980 s, John Carpenter films, and the energy of video games.  Zombie Apocalypse has scenes of exciting action and intense drama, but it never takes itself too seriously for too long.”  You can find out more about the film at its website: www.zombieapocalypsemovie.com.  Order your DVD today and get a free comic book with it as well!  (Due out Feb 16th)

More New Releases:

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (Two-Disc Edition): In a parallel Earth ruled by the Crime Syndicate, the Justice League must fight their evil doppelgangers in a battle that would be dead even, except that their malicious counterparts are willing to do the one thing Batman and Superman never would: kill.  (Due out Feb 23rd)

The Box: Push a red button on a little black box, get a million bucks cash. Just like that, all of Norma (Diaz) and Arthur Lewis’s (Marsden) financial problems will be over. But there’s a catch, according to the strange visitor (Lagella) who placed the box on the couple’s doorstep. Someone, somewhere – someone they don’t know – will die.  Based on the Richard Matheson short story “Button, Button”.  (Due out Feb 23rd)

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant: Welcome to the Cirque Du Freak, a traveling sideshow filled with magical creatures, misunderstood freaks, and the mysterious vampire, Larten Crepsley (John C. Reilly). Drawn to the dark, unpredictable world of the Cirque, 16-year-old Darren (Chris Massoglia) decides to trade in his ordinary life for a chance to become an immortal vampire.  (Due out Feb 23rd)

And while you are picking up some DVDs, how could you possibly pass up LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers:

Also, check out the Top 100 new and upcoming releases on DVD in Science Fiction and Fantasy at Amazon.com

Following is just a brief highlight of comics coming out over the next two weeks, and check out all the new releases at TFAW.com:

Human Target #1 (of 6) (DC)

On the Stands February 10th

On the heels of the highly anticipated Human Target Fox television series comes a brand-new adventure pitting Christopher Chance against the organized crime…of the world! When he’s tasked with protecting a highly placed informant and collecting damaging evidence throughout Europe, every assassin and goon from Paris to Prague will be gunning for the Human Target! From series creator Len Wein comes an all-new, action-packed adventure featuring the art of Bruno Redondo (Push)! As a bonus, there is also a backup story by Peter Johnson, executive producer of the Fox series, with art by the amazing Chris Sprouse (Tom Strong).

Jericho Season 3 #3 (of 6) (Devil’s Due)

On the Stands February 17th TBD

Jake and Hawkins arrive at Loomer Ridge Prison in Colorado. Their goal: break into the massively fortified, off-sight facility and retrieve terrorist John Smith. This unreachable goal becomes slightly more attainable with the aid of Chavez, who knows the ideal way to infiltrate the Allies States’ defenses. Meanwhile in Jericho, ASA intelligence officers target Beck and Heather in their attempt to quell the growing resistance.

Startgate #0 (D.E.)

On the Stands February 10th

One of the longest running Science Fiction television franchises is now the next comic book event from Dynamite Entertainment!  Along with Syfy’s launch of the brand-new Stargate Universe series, Dynamite’s Stargate #0 not only features an exclusive Universe story by Chuck (Man With No Name) Dixon, but a SG-1 story by Brandon (Battlestar: Galactica) Jerwa and Stargate: Atlantis by Doug (Red Sonja) Murray!

Devil #1 (Dark Horse)

On the Stands February 17th

A virus is raging across the planet, turning people into bloodsucking superhumans referred to as “Devils.” Most victims die within days, sometimes months, but there’s a new strain, a new class of Devil that threatens to overtake mankind with power and bloodthirst. This new class of Devils derive from an experiment to clone a virus victim, and it looks like science has created a true monster this time. Can Takimoto and the Devil Investigation Section of the Tokyo police force stop this societal scourge? We’ll just have to see.  From Manga artist Torajiro Kishi (Maka-Maka) and blockbuster anime studio Madhouse (Trigun, Paprika, Ninja Scroll).

Doomwar #1 (of 5) (Marvel)

On the Stands February 17th

Wakanda has been conquered, its Vibranium reserves plundered. Storm faces execution in the next 48 hours. And Dr. Doom stands triumphant. It will take the combined forces of the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and the two Black Panthers to stand against him. A war has begun that will pit the world’s most relentless super-villain against a collection of the world’s most powerful super heroes — one that will span the globe, offering twists and turns and surprise players (hello, Deadpool!) that neither side will see coming.

Supernatural Beginnings End #2 (of 6) (Wildstorm)

On the Stands February 17th

All-new Supernatural comics from Wildstorm! John Winchester’s obsession with the demon that took his wife destroyed his life; now, it’s destroying his family. His son Sam has walked away from everything – John, Dean, his own life as a soldier… Faced with the kind of trouble that always seems to find his family, can Sam handle a solo hunt?

Following are some of the new and upcoming releases in Science Fiction and Fantasy on DVD:

Zombieland: Did you miss this post-apocalyptic zombie-romp starring Woody Harrelson when it hit the theaters last Fall?  If so, then do yourself a favor and pick it up on DVD!  And if you did catch it in the theaters, you’re still going to want to grab a copy because this one is a keeper!  Co-Star Jesse Eisenberg recites his rules for surviving the Zombie-Apocalypse throughout the movie as he and Tallahassee (Harrelson) form an uneasy alliance and take a road trip through the Zombified States of America.  This one is a must-have for Zombie lover along with any Science Fiction and Fantasy fan who likes a good fun post-apocalyptic romp.  (Read Johnny Jay’s review of the movie)

More New Releases:

She-Wolf of London – Complete Series: This little-known series ran for one season in syndication (and was retitled to Love & Curses late in its run) back in 1990-91 but now gets a chance to find a new audience with its DVD release.  American graduate student Randi Wallace (Kate Hodge) travels to London to study but gets bitten by a werewolf.  Now she and her mythology professor (Neil Dickson) must find a way to break the curse.

Man from Earth: The script for this movie was the last thing that Jerome Bixby (Star Trek, Twilight Zone) wrote before passing away and was completed on his death bed in 1998.  It follows a man who claims to be of Cro-Magnon origin and who has lived for 14,000 years, and the entire movie centers on the discussions between him and his colleagues at the university after he reveals the truth of his longevity.

Dante’s Inferno: This animated DVD is a companion to the EA game of the same name and stars the voice talent of Mark Hamill.  Six different directors, including Shuko Murase (Ergo Proxy) and Yasoumi Umetsu (Kite: Liberator), team up to bring us the tale of Dante’s journey through Hell to save his love, based on Dante Alighieri’s infamous epic poem.

The Time Traveler’s Wife: This movie mixes romance and science fiction as it brings us the story of a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to travel through time.  The movie stars Eric Bana as Henry DeTamble and is based on Audrey Niffenegger’s novel of the same name.

Also, check out the Top 100 new and upcoming releases on DVD in Science Fiction and Fantasy at Amazon.com

Following is just a brief highlight of comics coming out over the next two weeks:

Logan’s Run: Last Day #1 (Bluewater)

On the Stands January 27th

Logan is back in comics with an all new adaptation of the first novel written by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.  Writer Paul Salamoff and artist Daniel Gete bring us this series which goes back to Logan’s original quest to find and destroy Sanctuary on his Last Day.  To find out more, read the interview with William F. Nolan about the comic book series at TFAW’s blog.

Land of the Giants Complete Series HC (Hermes Press)

On the Stands January 27th

Based on the classic Irwin Allen television series, the Land of the Giants comic, originally published by Gold Key comics, returns in a single volume. The series features stunning artwork by Lone Ranger artist Tom Gill. In addition to the complete reprint of all five issues, the collection features essays about the show, behind-the-scenes and never-before published documentary photos, blue-prints, models, design artwork, and more!

Robocop #1 (D.E.)

On the Stands January 27th

Part man. Part machine. All cop. The future of law enforcement! This is ROBOCOP continuing the stories from the first movie. This is ROBOCOP combining the conspiracy theory mystery of ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN, following on from Paul Verhoeven’s original by mixing high action, extreme violence and satire. Plus: the return of ED-209!

Milestone Forever #1 (of 2) (DC)

On the Stand February 3rd

Milestone is back, its continuity mysteriously merged with the DCU. While we saw the DC side of the story in JUSTICE LEAGUE: WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, the 2-issue MILESTONE FOREVER gathers the original artists from Milestone’s launch titles – including John Paul Leon, Mark Bright, Chris Cross and Milestone founder Denys Cowan – to complete the tales told in the original runs of STATIC SHOCK, ICON, HARDWARE, SHADOW CABINET and BLOOD SYNDICATE.

Fantastic Four In Search of Galactus HC (Marvel)

On the Stands February 3rd

One of Marvelous Marv’s most astonishing sagas! The Fantastic Four have been fighting Skrulls since #2–and, somehow, it just never gets old . . . unlike the FF themselves! An aging ray has three-quarters of the foursome at death’s door, but they’ll fight the Skrulls to the finish alongside Nova and the Champions of Xandar–at least until a greater threat rises from the Champions’ own ranks!

Following are some of the new and upcoming releases in Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies on DVD:

Rifftrax: Planet of Dinosaurs – from the stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000! Missing the glory days of MST3K?  Well, no need to fret anymore, because those guys are back and they are terrorizing bad movies once again!  Rifftrax brings together the former cast of MST3K and was previously available only as audio downloads from their website (rifftrax.com) that you would sync up with the movie they were ribbing.  But now that have started collecting the audio tracks on DVD with the movies so you have everything together in one package.  Already on DVD you can find their skewering of such schlock classics as Plan 9 From Outer Space, The Little Shop of Horrors, and Missile to the Moon.  And coming out next week you can get their demolition of Planet of Dinosaurs, a 1978 cheapie about a group of people stranded on a planet overrun with dinosaurs.  Also out next week is Rifftrax’s take on Voodoo Man, and you can see more of the Rifftrax DVD selections at this link. (Planet of the Dinosaurs and Voodoo Man Due out Jan 26th.)

Other New Releases on DVD:

Pandorum: In this 2009 release, Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid awake from years of hibernation on a large spaceship and find that they may not be the only ones on board the ship.  This movie was either a love it or hate it affair, but it definitely made an impression.  (Due out Jan 19th)

Gamer: Gerard Butler stars in this one as the criminal Kable involved in the ultimate online roll-playing game called “Slayers” in which other people control his actions and the ultimate end is freedom or death.  (Due out Jan 19th)

Surrogates: Bruce Willis returns to Science Fiction in this thriller that takes place in a world where nobody leaves their homes because they live their lives through surrogate androids.  But when the first murder in years occurs, Willis is brought in to investigate. (Due out Jan 26th)

Supernatural Beginnings End #1 (of 6) (Wildstorm)

On the Stands  January 20th

Can’t get enough of the supernatural hunting exploits of Sam and Dean Winchester?  Well Season 5 resumes new episodes on January 21st and just one day before that the new six issue mini-series Supernatural Beginnings End hits the comic stands.  This one follows a younger Sam and Dean as they hunt for monsters in New York City (let’s clarify that they are hunting supernatural monsters, not the usual kind you find in the Big Apple).  This book, written by the television series scribes Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin, provides the precursor to the events leading up to Sam’s decision to leave the family business behind and head to Stanford.  So as the TV series continues on its path to the Apocalypse, go back to the beginning and find out a little bit more about what makes the two brothers tick!

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Jericho Season 3 # 2 (of 6) (Devil’s Due)

On the Stands January 13th

The story of Jericho continues in comics!  We previously indicated that this one was coming out in mid-December, but that date was inaccurate.  The actual release date for this one is January 13th.  The second installment of Jericho: Season Three: Civil War finds Jake and Hawkins on the road as Wanted Men. Forced to enter into enemy territory, they must use the help of the Jericho Resistance to make their way through an Allied States processing town on the Texas Border. Disguised as refugees, our heroes must maneuver past hi-tech cameras, armed ASA soldiers and local black market thugs to continue their mission to find terrorist John Smith.

William Shatner Presents Tek War Vol. 01 TPB (Bluewater)

On the Stands January 13th

After spending 4 years in cryogenic stasis for crimes he is certain he did not commit, Jake Cardigan is mysteriously released. His family is gone, and Jake, fighting the strong urge to self-medicate using a digital drug called Tek, is offered a job to locate a missing enigmatic scientist. This first volume, Plague of Ghosts, revisits and revitalizes the Tek universe created in William Shatner’s best-selling novels.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Illustrated #1 (Zinescope)

On the Stands  January 20th

From the creators of Grimm Fairy Tales comes an all new series that blends Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror in one provocative package. You get 48 pages of story in this Giant Sized first issue titles ‘The Perfect Mate’ – When a man buys a sex robot thinking she will be the answer to all his dreams she really turns out to be his worst nightmare.

Following are some of the new and upcoming releases in Science Fiction and Fantasy Television on DVD:

Chuck Season 2: Just in time to get you prepped for next week’s Season 3 premiere, Season 2 of the geek-spy show arrives in stores today.  The fun continued from the first season of this fan-favorite show and Season 2 ended with a game-changing turn of events.  Buy it now and get caught up before Sunday’s premiere!

Defying Gravity The Complete First Season: This series gave us a realistic look at space travel in the near future combined with Grey’s Anatomy style soap opera and it was a love it or hate it affair.  With the release of the DVD, though, fans can finally see the last five episodes that ABC never ran after yanking the show off the air.  (Due out Jan 19th)

Doctor Who: The Complete Specials (The Next Doctor / Planet of the Dead / The Waters of Mars / The End of Time Parts 1 and 2): If you don’t have BBC America, then you missed the final appearances of David Tennant as the tenth Doctor and the very first glimpse of Matt Smith as the eleventh Doctor.  But now you can catch Tennant’s swansong on DVD!  (Due out Feb 2nd).

Stargate Universe 1.0: The series just wrapped up its first ten episodes and they are already scheduled to come out on DVD in February.  SG:U gave us a rather different turn for the Stargate franchise and will not return with new episodes until April, so this gives you a good chance to get caught up!  (Due out Feb 9th)

Also, check out the Top 100 new and upcoming releases on DVD in Science Fiction and Fantasy at Amazon.com