UK News,5 September

Who yer goin to call?
Well, if you are Sony Pictures, the scriptwriters from NBC version of The Office to write a sequel to Ghostbusters.The good news doesn't stop there, as the producers are looking to re-unite the original cast of Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117991624.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Definitive Bond guide
It is always a debating point- whether James Bond can be classed as Sci Fi but when you get hold of content this good, it definetly is! The Timesonline have created an interactive Fleming/Bond timeline and map of London, some of the entries are pretty obscure (check the Clerkenwell entry!) nevertheless- a brilliant resource.If that is not enough they also do a few Bond Top 10's.
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/specials/for_your_eyes_only/

Flip Phone review
If the hype can be believed the Flip phone has taken the US by storm and will do to video what I-Pods did for music. It is now available in the UK. Is it a toy or does it deliver?Check out Sean Dodson's review in The Guardian.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/sep/04/digitalvideo.gadgets

Self replicating machines are on their way
The Enginner Live website is not in my top 10 of most visted sites! but this article is interesting.Scientists at Bath University have had success is producing a self replicating machine and It looks like it could be a consumer item in a few years.So thats another story strand off the list for Sci Fi writers.
http://www.engineerlive.com/features/20579/rapid-prototyping-machine-builds-on-its-own-success.thtml

There is Life on Mars.
The US version of Life on Mars has been caught in production hell with casting problems and a reshot pilot .However, following on from the inspired casting of Harvey Keitel as Gene Hunt it looks like the series is taking shape .Check out the cast and a few clips on Geektown.
http://www.geektown.co.uk/2008/09/02/life-on-mars-us-cast-pics/

Finally.... Thy knows t'fire station is haunted
A date for the diaries of Ghostbusters in Sheffield. On September 20th 9pm -4am there is a chance to catch up with the ghostly goings on at the old Sheffield Fire and Police station.
There is plenty to see including
Ghost of a man dressed in old fashioned naval style fireman's uniform
Spirit of little girl who pulls on the pockets of visitors
Flashing lights
Apparition of a man's face witnessed by 13 members of same paranormal group
http://www.ghostnightevents.co.uk/pages/events/specificevent.php?id=2