Category Archives: The X-Files

WWF Sues Fox, X-Files

Vince McMahon, of the World Wrestling Federation, sued Chris Carter, Ten Thirteen Productions, and Fox in a surprise legal action earlier this morning, claiming that their show “The X-Files” is confusingly similar to the wrestler “X-Pac”. Microsoft is planning a countersuit, claiming that since they’re a bigger company, they own all rights to the letter “X” and are claiming it for their “X-Box” home entertainment system. Sesame Street could not be reached for comment.

…got Mulder? (X-Files Reviews: Within and Without)

As if we didn’t know, the season premiere of “The X-Files” is this Sunday. And, lucky media whore that I am, I’ve already seen the first two episodes. My local Fox affiliate was having a big promotional bit for it — I got to see the show, and The Pageant (a new nightclub/concert venue, that’s only been open for a couple weeks). Both were spiffy. For a news-ish impression of the new season, visit this here news story. For my somewhat less enlightening, but hopefully more-fun, interpretation thereof (replete with minor spoilers), see below.
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