Farscape's Latest 3-Episode Story Arc, Look At the Princess, Begins July 21.Entertainment Editors PASADENA, CA--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--July 11, 2000 SCI (Scalable Coherent Interface) An IEEE standard for a high-speed bus that uses wire or fiber-optic cable. It can transfer data up to 1GBytes/sec. (hardware) SCI - 1. Scalable Coherent Interface. 2. UART. FI's Hit Original Series is "Critic's Choice for Best Sci-fi Series of 1999" -- TV Guide Farscape, SCI FI Channel's weekly original series, has captured and exhilarated ex·hil·a·rate tr.v. ex·hil·a·rat·ed, ex·hil·a·rat·ing, ex·hil·a·rates 1. To cause to feel happily refreshed and energetic; elate: We were exhilarated by the cool, pine-scented air. TV audiences with its inventive characters, cinematic special effects and imaginative writing. The hit series, created by Rockne S. O'Bannon Rockne S. O'Bannon (born January 12, 1955) is a television producer and writer. He is the creator of the science fiction television shows Alien Nation, seaQuest DSV, The Triangle and Farscape. (Alien Nation), now in its second breakout season was just recently picked up for a thrilling third. With a devoted fan following and much critical acclaim, Farscape will celebrate with its first fan convention in August. Now, on Friday, July 21st at 9pm ET, SCI FI will begin an innovative three-episode story arc: Look at the Princess, which will delight fans with revelations about the evil Scorpius's abominable heritage and Moya's mysterious builders. Look at the Princess finds Crichton, Aeryn, Rygel, D'Argo, and Chiana on a planet about to crown their new monarch. The problem is, the Princess Katralla, cannot ascend unless she finds a mate genetically compatible to her poisoned DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. . Her brother, Prince Clavor, is over his head in a bargain with the Scarran Diplomat, Sastaretski Cargn, to ascend the throne in her place...whatever the cost. Enter Crichton, unawares of the game of thrones taking place around him. Spurned spurn v. spurned, spurn·ing, spurns v.tr. 1. To reject disdainfully or contemptuously; scorn. See Synonyms at refuse1. 2. To kick at or tread on disdainfully. v. by Aeryn (again), he takes to the native culture of testing his genetic compatibility with the local women, which is a sort of kissing litmus test litmus test n. A test for chemical acidity or basicity using litmus paper. . The trouble starts when he kisses the princess and is found to be the only person ever to be compatible with her which could save the monarchy. Meanwhile, Scorpius' warship warship, any ship built or armed for naval combat. The forerunners of the modern warship were the men-of-war of the 18th and early 19th cent., such as the ship of the line, frigate, corvette, sloop of war (see sloop), brig, and cutter. arrives in orbit around the planet, forcing Zhaan to flee in Moya, only to discover a greater peril at the hands of Moya's builders -- god-like creatures with the power of life and death over their creations. Trapped on the planet, Crichton is forced to make a decision: marry the princess or be turned over to Scorpius, who has been pursuing Crichton across the galaxy. One of the many drawbacks to being crowned is that he will have to spend eighty cycles as a statue, absorbing knowledge of the state's parliament until it is time for he and his wife to rule. From The Jim Henson Company and Hallmark Entertainment, Farscape's 22-episode second season airs regularly on Fridays at 9 p.m. ET as part of "SCI FI Prime," the Channel's successful Friday night block of original programs. The lineup also includes Invisible Man at 8 pm ET and LEXX at 10 pm ET. Farscape replays at 12 pm ET. Farscape stars Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Virginia Hey and newcomer Gigi Edgley, following the adventures of astronaut John Crichton (Browder), who joins a motley band of escaped renegades traversing the universe in Moya, a living ship. A home base for Farscape fans, SCI FI's award-winning Web site SCIFI SCIFI Science Fiction SCIFI Scan Chain Implemented Fault Injection (also seen as SCI-FI) .com extends access to the Farscape universe with exclusive background information, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage and downloadable audio cast interviews. In addition to regular live scheduled chats with the cast and crew based in Sydney, Australia, the chat room has been known to feature their surprise appearances. Farscape has quickly become recognized for its feature film quality special effects and technologically innovative creature design from the Academy Award-winning Jim Henson's Creature Shop Jim Henson's Creature Shop is a company founded in 1979 by puppeteer Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. It was originally created as a result of the observation that the team that had been put together for The Dark Crystal was extremely hard to recreate for Labyrinth, since (TM). Filmed in Sydney, Australia, Farscape is executive produced by David Kemper, Brian Henson, Rod Perth and Robert Halmi, Jr. Naren Shankar and Richard Manning are co-executive producers. O'Bannon serves as executive consultant. Sue Milliken is producer. The Jim Henson Company, an established leader in family entertainment for more than 40 years, is an independent multimedia production company; one of the top character licensors in the industry; a leading publisher of children's books; and home to Jim Henson Television Jim Henson Television is the television production arm of The Jim Henson Company. Some of the more notable television programs produced by the Henson organization include:
Hallmark Entertainment is the world's leading producer and distributor of miniseries and television movies, owner of the Hallmark Entertainment Network, the rapidly growing 24-hour international pay television film service and a leader in home video with Hallmark Home Entertainment. The company's acclaimed list of credits, include an impressive 122 Emmy Awards, which is comprised of such memorable television events as Gulliver's Travels (produced in conjunction with The Jim Henson Company), Lonesome lone·some adj. 1. a. Dejected because of a lack of companionship. See Synonyms at alone. b. Producing such dejection: a lonesome hour at the bar. 2. Dove, The Odyssey, Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor, and most recently, the highly-rated miniseries Moby Dick and Merlin. Hallmark is a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc. SCI FI Channel Sci Fi Channel may refer to:
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