NewWorlds.ph is back with another week's worth of news. If you've missed making the rounds of your favorite news/fandom sites, then keep reading, because we've done most of the work for you. :) Yesterday saw the online release of the trailer for "The X-Files: I Want to Believe", the second big-screen adventure of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Our friends from Fox/Warner have sent us the trailer along with some movie stills, and an official synopsis. Head on over to NewWorlds.ph to catch the trailer. "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" will premiere in Philippine theaters on August 13th. In related news, Gillian Anderson is heading up a fundraising event for people suffering from Neurofibrosis: Gillian Anderson, Neil Gaiman, Other Celebs Doodle for Neurofibrosis Fundraiser Fox/Warner also sent us some promo materials for their current big release, the Wachowski Brothers' "Speed Racer": Press Release: Speed Racer More "Speed Racer"-related news: Fandom Live! Mother's Day… and Speed Racer? Emile Hirsch is in the driver's seat of new Wachowski Brothers' film Total Recall: 50 Most Memorable Movie Cars If you skipped seeing "Speed Racer", then make sure you go online to catch the much talked-about trailer attached to that film: "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", which will be in local theaters starting August 20th. The Clone Wars trailer now online! George Lucas: 'Star Wars' won't go beyond Darth Vader Star Wars fans are gearing up for this year's biggest event: Celebration Japan in July. Find out which celebrities will be attending the convention: Celebration Japan Celebrity Autograph Area Related Articles: Star Wars in Japan We keep promising more Stormballs, right? Well, this week, we heard some rumblings from that part of the galaxy. Rumor: Stormballs casting for their version of The Avenger Initiative? Would they give the real Avengers a run for their capes and helmets? We'll soon find out, as we have more news from the Marvel universe: Marvel Movies Assemble! Gossip Girl Creator Does X-Men? Iron Man cinematographer is Fil-Am Meet The Secret Brain Trust Behind Iron Man While we're on the subject of heroes.... Yet another actor joins Heroes Heroes Action Figures Coming in June Not to leave out anything about one of the most anticipated movies this year, we also have news about "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", which will come roaring into local theaters on May 22: Indiana Jones 4 Soundtrack Samples Real-life skull worship inspires new 'Indy' film While Shia LaBeouf is set to make his debut in this beloved adventure franchise, the sequel to his biggest movie so far is gaining ground: 'Transformers 2' Producer Talks Casting, Sinks Aircraft Carrier Rumors Related Articles: 'Transformers' and 'Spider-Man 3? get MTV Movie Awards noms "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" had its world premiere last week. We still have to wait until June 4 to see the film, but here's more news about the second Narnia adaptation: F/X Delayed Caspian Release 'Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian' Stars Get Royal Red-Carpet Treatment As They Defend Movie's Romantic Twist Switchfoot releases song for Prince Caspian Barnes: Caspian Is Lost Soul It's never quiet in the Final Frontier, in fact, the Trekkies are filming the 4th in their fan-made Intrepid series: Trekkies film new internet movie Related articles: The Enterprise Bottle Opener Top 10 Star Trek Moms Trek novel for May 2008: Night of the Wolves Star Trek Premiere Tickets Sell For Too Much Money We also continue our coverage of Stephenie Meyer, the Twilight Saga, and the upcoming film adaptation starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: Twilight News Roundup: May 8 Set visits, special effects, and vampire baseball (oh my!) Twilight: Are you on a high yet? Hi-res, high-def, huge records Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg talks "Twilight" Plus new photos! "Twilight" Round-up: May 13 Comics, Testimonials, and a profile about Stephenie More vampires and more Joss Whedon: The future of Buffy is in the cards Joss Whedon's Net Musical To Get Released Before Comic Con One of Battlestar Galactica's stars has been in the news lately: Battlestar's Helfer Aids PETA Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer Is The Black Cat! Stoltz in 'Battlestar Galactica' Prequel The Doctor Who fandom is also abuzz with the coming of a new episode entitled "The Doctor's Daughter": Real-life daughter of former Dr Who to star as TV Time Lord's daughter Who Cares About Doctor's Daughter When We've Already Met His Grandchild? Will Jack Sparrow be journeying to the Fountain of Youth soon? Maybe not... Gore Verbinski to direct 'Bioshock' How about a short trip through the Stargate? Stargate Atlantis Touches Down Stargate Worlds MMO New details on Atlantis two-parter Last, and definitely not least, one of our favorite geeks, Nick Yarte, is making a splash in the Wheel of Time fandom: WoTPhils. Video on Dragonmount.com ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ GEEK EVENTS: Fully Booked is celebrating Free Comic Book Day on May 24! 14 May - Via Astris Weekly Meeting 17 May - Pinoy X-Philes Meeting 17 May - Wheel of Time Phils. Summer EB 18 May - Talecraft Horror Story-Creation Workshop 18 May - Hogwarts Phils. Badminton EB If you've got an event and you think the geeks oughta be there, send your announcement to rej (at) fandomcafe (dot) com and meann (at) fandomcafe (dot) com. ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ Stay tuned for more artwork, secret diaries, event features, fandom news, and--drumroll please--more Stormballs! 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