'Bioshock,' which became one of last year's biggest console games, is making the expected move to the big screen with Gore Verbinski on board to direct, according to Variety || The last two seasons of 'Lost' will now be 17 hours each instead of 16 hours to make p for time lost because of the Writers Guild of America strike, says The Hollywood Reporter || Common, a rap artist, has decided to take a turn to acting and has been granted a role on 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,' according to Variety || For the first time, SciFi Channel will rerun episodes of the 1987-94 series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' joining 'Charmed' and 'Mork & Mindy' on the cable outlet, Variety reports || 'Star Trek: The Experience' may be running out of steam. Cedar Fair, which owns the Las Vegas attraction, says there are no plans to renew its contract with CBS Corp., which could close the event next year, TrekToday reports || 'Bioshock,' which became one of last year's biggest console games, is making the expected move to the big screen with Gore Verbinski on board to direct, according to Variety || The last two seasons of 'Lost' will now be 17 hours each instead of 16 hours to make p for time lost because of the Writers Guild of America strike, says The Hollywood Reporter || Common, a rap artist, has decided to take a turn to acting and has been granted a role on 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,' according to Variety || For the first time, SciFi Channel will rerun episodes of the 1987-94 series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' joining 'Charmed' and 'Mork & Mindy' on the cable outlet, Variety reports || 'Star Trek: The Experience' may be running out of steam. Cedar Fair, which owns the Las Vegas attraction, says there are no plans to renew its contract with CBS Corp., which could close the event next year, TrekToday reports ||

Sackhoff Loses Out On 'CSI' Role

By MICHAEL HINMAN
Source: TV Guide
May-03-2008

She might be one of television's best female badasses, but apparently Katee Sackhoff can't please everyone.

Michael Ausiello over at TV Guide says the "Battlestar Galactica" actress who made the spotlight as the tough fighter pilot Starbuck, was apparently the leading actress to take over Jorja Fox's role on the CBS series "CSI." While she had won over executive producers Carol Mendelsohn and Naren Shankar, it ended up being the suits at CBS plus Jerry Bruckheimer himself which put Sackhoff's candidacy for the role at a sudden end.

It's a bit sad as many fans would love to see Sackhoff take on a meaty role similar to what Fox had before her departure.

In the meantime, Sackhoff continues filming for "Battlestar Galactica," which is currently airing its fourth and final season on SciFi Channel.

Other actors are getting gigs, however. Tricia Helfer -- the infamous Number Six -- has joined "Burn Notice," and Tehmoh Penikett, who plays Helo, has picked up a spot on the new Joss Whedon series "Dollhouse."

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