SCI FI Wire | The News Service of the SCI FI Channel: "Raimi Helming Doc Savage, Shadow?
IGN.com reported a rumor that Spider-Man helmer Sam Raimi will bring to life several iconic pulp characteres from Street and Smith Publications, including Doc Savage, the Shadow and the Avenger, in a single film.
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Now you have no excuse - Pop Candy - USATODAY.com: "Thanks to Pop reader Chad H. for telling me that all nine episodes of Friday Night Lights have been posted at NBC.com. Good strategy -- perhaps the CW should do the same with Veronica Mars."

Techdirt: Ever Wished You Could Push A Button To Remove A Disruptive Movie Watcher?: "Regal Entertainment Group, owners of the largest US movie chain is calling technology to the rescue. They'll be giving out little devices to 'mature' audience members, along with a free bucket of popcorn. If there's a problem in the theater, whoever has the device can click a button and immediately alert theater employees to come and help deal with the situation. The pager device apparently has 4 separate buttons. The first is for disruptions in the audience, including mobile phone-related issues. The others are for a faulty projector, temperature problems or the generic 'other' button. "

Image: The Ruby in the Smoke: Philip Pullman

Check out the new cover from the TV series starring Billie Piper!

Steve Rolston Online: "Seriously. I'm currently
illustrating Degrassi: Extra Credit vol. 4 and I'm quite thrilled to
be on this project. Like many Canadians my age, I grew up watching
Degrassi Junior High and then Degrassi High. And when I tuned in to
Degrassi: The Next Generation a couple years ago, I was hooked again.
Great teen drama that most people can actually relate to and
which isn't afraid to handle real issues."

Library Says Farewell to 19-Year-Old Mascot - washingtonpost.com: "SPENCER, Iowa -- The final chapter is closed on Dewey Readmore Books.The 19-year-old cat, who became a mascot for the city's library after being found in a book drop, died Wednesday in the arms of librarian Vicki Myron."