A roll call of notable people who died in 2008 Jan 4, 2009
Visionary science fiction writer ( 2001: A Space Odyssey, ) March 19. Al Copeland, 64. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
2008 Passages: Lives lost this year Dec 26, 2008
" Cause not given, Oct. 31. OTHER Forrest J Ackerman, 92, literary agent and magazine editor and science fiction collector who was widely credited with coining the term "sci-fi. " He was founding editor of the pulp magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. Heart failure, Dec. 4. Sophie Altman, 95, television producer who created the long-running quiz show It's Academic, pitting teams of high school students against one another. Heart disease, May 24. John Alvin, 59, illustrator who created the... (USA Today)
The Day the Earth Stood Still Colle... Dec 11, 2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a giant in the science fiction movie genre ... Directed by Robert Wise, this popular science fiction thriller is huge in the movie memorabilia field, with some items valued at over $13,000 ... October 1940 Astounding Science Fiction with "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates, very good ($45). (Suite101.com)
Top Seven Christmas Movie Posters Dec 8, 2008
There have been serious dramas (A Christmas Carol), comedies (Christmas in Connecticut), musicals (White Christmas), science fiction (Santa Claus Conquers the Martians) and fantasy (Beyond Tomorrow). Top Seven Christmas Movie Posters. (Suite101.com)
Famous Faces in Framingham Nov 25, 2008
Science fiction, horror and fantasy fans flocked to the Boston Super Megafest at the Sheraton Framingham yesterday to chat with celebrities, get autographs and buy memorabilia. Bill Worden of Dedham collected autographs from former longtime World Wide Wrestling Federation champion Bruno Sammartino; actor Richard Kiel, who played Jaws in the James Bond films "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker;" and comedian and actor Leslie Nielsen, of "Police Squad" and "Naked Gun" fame. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Forbidden Planet Movie Collectibles Nov 11, 2008
Science Fiction Film Memorabilia: Posters, Lobby Cards, Books. MGM's 1956 science fiction classic Forbidden Planet is one of the most collected titles in the sci-fi movie genre ... Forbidden Planet is duly recognized as one of the greatest science fiction movies of the Fabulous Fifties. (Suite101.com)
New far-future adventure from Jack McDevitt Nov 2, 2008
science fiction author Jack Mc-Devitt wants us to find out in his latest title, The Devil's Eye, a fast-paced novel that takes us past the stars to a planet so remote it takes weeks to get there. McDevitt introduced readers to Alex and his business partner and starship pilot Chase Kolpath in 1989's Talent for War. (Florida Times-Union)
Obama, McCain Masks Popular for Halloween Nov 1, 2008
Election-related costumes may be the most popular for adults, but kids have tended to go for science fiction or fantasy outfits. Star Wars-related costumes have been extremely popular at Party Poopers, Brewer said. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Frank Fights Back Jul 24, 2008
It is a three-day marathon of food, video games, beer, comics, cigars, science fiction movies, and an epic Dungeons and Dragons game. Only the coolest hardcore geeks are invited: Mean Gene Meyerczyck, Melvin Levesque, Dave T.V., and Lars (a. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Collecting Indiana Jones Comics Jun 16, 2008
It was the mid-70 s and science fiction was not taken very seriously especially in comic books. However, when Marvel founder Stan Lee heard that Alec Guinness was involved he reluctantly agreed to do the adaptation. (Suite101.com)
A weekend of sci-fi, fantasy and fun May 16, 2008
org puts it, the event is "Mobile's only science fiction/fantasy/gaming/anime/comic book convention." That covers a lot of ground, from "Star Wars" to milieus where dragons and wizards are more the norm, from often-raucous strategy games to the deceptively quiet world of comic books ... Panel discussions on a variety of subjects, including some featuring media guests such as actor Colin Cunningham of "Stargate SG-1," science fiction and fantasy author Mark Poole, paranormal investigator Patrick... (AL.com)
OUT OF THE INK BOTTLE: A Salute to Gould's Legacy Apr 9, 2008
The two-way wrist radio, and later wrist TV and computer, was mere science fiction when it first appeared in the Dick Tracy comic strip. Today, wrist watch phones are a reality. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Asian buyers seeking undervalued contemporary art in Japan Mar 24, 2008
The BBC science fiction TV show Torchwood is generating a lot of discussion around its pioneering alternate re. Britain's top bankers are meeting with the Bank of England to try to ease jittery money markets after rumours. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Heath Ledger's 'Death' Video a Collectible Jan 29, 2008
It couldn t have been easy, no matter how much positive thinking or science fiction went into that decision. Share. (Fox News)
Prolific Dean Wesley Smith to speak at Brevard writers' conference Jan 22, 2008
30-day news archives. It's making a living and remaining a published author over decades that," Smith says with a laugh, "gets to be the trick. (Florida Today)
South Korean science prepares to take on the world Jan 19, 2008
"When we first got the student's idea on what a future display should look like, we thought it was crazy, stuff from science fiction," said Cho, director of Kaist's Institute for Information Technology Convergence. "But under our new president, we are being urged to try things no one else is likely to.". (International Herald Tribune)
All On Board Jan 10, 2008
Popular games include Warhammer 40000, a science fiction miniature war game in which two players roll dice to move their soldiers and machines specific distances in an intergalactic battle between humans and aliens. On Board Games has two 4-by-6-foot tables that come with varied terrain to improve the quality of the experience. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
For movie lovers Dec 18, 2007
A miniature Alien head ($1,000) gets signed by H.R. Giger, the science fiction and fantasy artist who created the thing. Cosabys ($7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Halo'-lujah! Sep 22, 2007
But when he began sharing a dorm room with Matthew Lippel at the University at Albany, he suddenly found himself addicted to the shoot 'em up, science fiction video game. "We would play every spare moment. We'd go to class, come back and play 'Halo' until our next class and try to eat something in between," said Lee, 21. (Albany Times Union)
Even the battles are gentle affairs Aug 3, 2007
One player will control Master Chief, the science fiction trilogy's mute hero, and three others will be able to join the fray using alien characters. The players, who will meet in a lobby before beginning from any saved checkpoint in the game's story mode, will still be able to save films of their exploits. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Briefs - Around the Area Jul 31, 2007
Mystery, romance, and science fiction books are 50% off. Videos are 1 and reference book sets are 2. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Kerwin Mathews, 81, star of '50s science fiction films Jul 15, 2007
Science fiction and fantasy film specialist Tom Weaver said: "As an actor in the 1950s, Kerwin Mathews came across as the all-American, farm-boy-next-door type, as unlikely a candidate to play an Arabian Nights hero as could possibly be imagined. But for young American monster movies fans, that made him the perfect identification figure, and he became our favorite hero in that fairy-tale-monster genre."Part of the challenge of appearing in those stop-motion monster movies was having to act... (Boston Globe)
Fans out in force at Europe's Star Wars convention Jul 14, 2007
British police officers walk past actors dressed as stromtroopers from the science fiction film Star Wars during a posed photo opportunity at Star Wars Celebration Europe in London, England. Photo: AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kerwin Mathews, 81; fantasy film hero Jul 11, 2007
Science fiction and fantasy film expert Tom Weaver said that "as an actor in the 1950s, Kerwin Mathews came across as the all-American, farm-boy-next-door type as unlikely a candidate to play an Arabian Nights hero as could possibly be imagined. But for young American monster movies fans, that made him the perfect identification figure, and he became our favorite hero in that fairy-tale-monster genre.". "Part of the challenge of appearing in those stop-motion monster movies was having to act... (Los Angeles Times)
Media Advisory - Astronomical "Star Wars" exhibit bold & first-ever for Canada Jun 28, 2007
Let your imagination launch on seeing original production pieces, film frames, autographs, advertising, toys, games, novels, comic books, trading cards, fan merchandise, and a host of other exciting collectibles culled from all facets of this cornerstone of science fiction ... "The Design Exchange is pleased to host this unique and enthralling exhibit, to commemorate the Canadian connection to the debut of this revolutionary science fiction powerhouse." "In building the collection, I wished to... (Canada Newswire)
Weekend Guide Jun 21, 2007
The Cocktail Shakers and Science Fiction Idols; Sat. Medic Medic, Bugs in the Dark, Maxi-Pads 10 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
In a university not far away, sci-fi heaven Jun 21, 2007
UC Riverside's library of science fiction, fantasy and horror books is the world's largest and a necessary trek for scholars ... But for research on Capt. Kirk, Frankenstein or Harry Potter, nothing tops the 110,000-volume Eaton collection at UC Riverside, the world's largest library of science fiction, fantasy and horror books ... As appreciation for the literary qualities of science fiction has grown in recent years, the UC Riverside collection has emerged from an academic ghetto. (Los Angeles Times)
Sci-fi scene relaunched in Sydney May 28, 2007
A science fiction (sci-fi) collectibles fair has been held at the Sydney Town Hall to help revitalise the social scene for fans ... Science fiction fans talk about their hobby at the collectibles fair at the Sydney Town Hall. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Pine Mountain remembers one of its own Apr 18, 2007
"It really does test your faith," said Robin Hurst, administrative assistant to Jamie's father Michael Bishop, a noted science fiction writer and writer-in-residence at LaGrange College ... Michael Bishop holds two Nebula awards from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Jamie Bishop, killed at Va. Tech, was native of tight-knit Pine Mountain Apr 18, 2007
Michael Bishop is a noted science fiction writer and writer-in-residence at nearby LaGrange College, Mitchell said ... Michael Bishop holds two Nebula awards from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, one in 1981 for his novella "The Quickening" and one in 1982 for best novel "No Ememy But Time.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Life & Leisure: Director, writer come home to talk about 'Mimzy' Mar 23, 2007
"It was one shelf in the Detroit library branch there. It had all the science fiction books, and I was sci-fi geek.". Rubin recalled seeing the story with his brother on some anthology television series when he was young. (The News-Herald)
Scientologists Open Center In Plant City Mar 19, 2007
" Police reported no problems at the opening day festivities. Amid the celebration, however, one driver slowed down, opened the passenger side door and used an expletive to yell, "Get out of our town. " a local police officer said Sunday. The shout was inaudible to most people, who were listening to singing by the choir of the Glorious Church of God in Christ, an east Tampa Christian church that came out to help celebrate the opening day festivities. For two years, members of the east Tampa... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Constant Pandemonium Mar 5, 2007
Tyler Stewart, owner of Pandemonium Books and Games in Cambridge, has won the latest battle to keep his science fiction specialty shop alive ... Now the store can carry collectible figures and other merchandise with a higher profit margin than books, and it can host gatherings for science fiction fans. (Boston Globe)
Digital age plays villain, hero in future of comics Feb 27, 2007
"The audience (of comic fans) is now all over the media," said Steve Saffel, an independent content developer for science fiction and comics. He was here helping out some of his friends at the booth for Charlotte, N.C.-based comic store Heroes Aren't Hard To Find. (TechRepublic)
Does 'MAD' Need a Museum?Comic books, once the bastard child of pop culture, are now promoted as High Art Feb 4, 2007
Some, like Will Elder, Kurtzman's loopiest cartoonist, and Al Feldstein, the mastermind of EC's horror and science fiction comics before becoming editor of Mad in 1956, have turned to more respectable forms of watercolors - what could easily be recognized as art, if not great art - in their twilight years. But in their prime, when Elder and Feldstein (and Herriman and Segar and King) were doing their most vigorous work, sending out comic distress signals under the academic radar, they probably... (Time.com)
