Shirley Manson, the lead singer for Garbage, has been cast as recurring character Catherine Weaver in Fox’s second season of Sarah Connor Chronicles.

The Weaver character is described as the CEO of a “cutting edge technology company”, which I hope means high-tech hardware and not Web 2.0 startup vying for attention from Michael Arrington.

I have yet to watch a single episode of the series starring Lena Headey as Sarah Connor, Thomas Dekker as John Connor, and Summer Glau as terminator Cameron Phillips. Is it good, bad, or just something to sit back and fill the hour between other network shows?

via THR

For those who dug The Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, but thought the season was just too short, rejoicing is in order as Fox has announced plans to continue the series for a second season.

The series could also get an early back-nine order, Reilly said. Next May, Fox will release the fourth “Terminator” film which could make for some ideal corporate synegy should the TV series survive the fall. Reilly said he’s already spoken to the film’s direct McG about cross-promotional possibilities.

For those who also like NBC’s Heroes, Fox did indicate the SCC would more than likely get a new time slot so as not to compete with the other show.

via The Hollywood Reporter

Fanboys and fangirls get ready to set your fun-meter to laughgasmic. Futurama is coming back.

I’ll give you a moment to let that sink in.

Futurama, the hit show from creator Matt Groening, will be making its Direct to DVD debut in November with Futurama: Bender’s Big Score. Three more films will be released through 2008. Even better news - all the original creative team and voice cast are back as well.

The plot centers on the “Futurama” crew fighting to save Earth in an epic battle against nudist alien Internet scammers. Bender the robot soon comes under the alien’s spell and is sent back in time to loot the Earth of its greatest treasures; at one point he runs into Al Gore, who guest stars as himself, during the 2000 presidential recount. Other guest stars include Coolio and Sarah Silverman.

Futurama is also set to return to cable with 13 episodes being produced for Comedy Central.

via Hollywood Reporter

The second biggest movie of the year, X-Men III:  The Last Stand, will arrive on DVD on October 3, 2006 to kick off fourth quarter DVD sales.

“It’s a big enough title that we believe it will perform from street date all the way through Christmas, and we’ve got a campaign behind it to ensure that it does,” 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment senior vp marketing communications Steve Feldstein said.

This disc will include the feature film, but is loaded with extras - the biggest being the inclusion of three alternate endings.  Additionally, the single-disc will include commentary from director Brett Ratner, a secret scene with Beast reciting Shakespeare, and the obligitory  deleted scenes collection.

The Hollywood Reporter is also saying Fox is preparing a collector’s edition that will include a 100 page commemorative book with a new Stan Lee story inside.

Via Hollywood Reporter (link)