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in which a fairly major secret is made secret no more
wilwheaton.typepad.com — Back in the old days, before Twitter exploded into the phenomenon that it is now, I got a message from Greg Grunberg. Greg plays Matt Parkman on Heroes (this information, which most of you don't need, is provided as a public service to the seven of ... (more) in which a fairly major secret is made secret no more

Inside the Blogosphere: Best Book Endings in the Genre
Inside the Blogosphere: Best Book Endings in the Genre
graspingforthewind.com — Occasionally, I ask some of the best book bloggers in sf/f/h a question about their reading choices, favorites, desires, or any old thing about the genre. I then collect the answers and post them here. This time I asked our participant bloggers: What are the best endings in science ... (more) Inside the Blogosphere: Best Book Endings in the Genre
World Fantasy Award Winners 2009
sfawardswatch.com — Many thanks to everyone who joined us for our live coverage of the award ceremony. Here are the award winners. Lifetime Achievement : Ellen Asher & Jane Yolen Best Novel (tie) : The Shadow Year , Jeffrey Ford (Morrow) & Tender Morsels ... (more) World Fantasy Award Winners 2009
Greg Egan: The big interview
Greg Egan: The big interview
keepingthedoor.com — Australian sci-fi author on his next novel Zendegi. Related posts: Master of Light and Shadow: Janny Wurts interview (more) Greg Egan: The big interview
SF/F Humor Roundup: 2009
jimchines.com — Through a highly scientific poll*, I determined that readers of science fiction and fantasy would appreciate a roundup of humorous stories published in the current year. I see two purposes for this list. The first is for award nominations. Humor ... (more) SF/F Humor Roundup: 2009
Babylon 5 creator reboots a sci-fi classic ... and a sequel?
Babylon 5 creator reboots a sci-fi classic ... and a sequel?
scifiwire.com — J. Michael Straczynski says he'll add backstory to Forbidden Planet and leave room for more. (more) Babylon 5 creator reboots a sci-fi classic ... and a sequel?
MIND MELD: The Most Memorable SF/F Book Covers
MIND MELD: The Most Memorable SF/F Book Covers
sfsignal.com — Fiction and fantasy book covers can be as awe-inspiring as the stories they are trying to sell. We asked this week's panelists: Q: Which are the most memorable book covers in science fiction and fantasy? (You can name up to 10.) Read on to see ... (more) MIND MELD: The Most Memorable SF/F Book Covers
SFWA Statement on Harlequin’s vanity press imprint
SFWA Statement on Harlequin’s vanity press imprint
sfwa.org — SFWA Statement on Harlequin’s vanity press imprint Advocate - istock In November, 2009, Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd. announced the launch of a new imprint, Harlequin Horizons, for aspiring romance authors. Under normal circumstances, the addition of a ... (more) SFWA Statement on Harlequin’s vanity press imprint
Did James Cameron Rip Off Poul Anderson's Novella? [Avatar]
Did James Cameron Rip Off Poul Anderson's Novella? [Avatar]
io9.com — James Cameron 's Avatar has been championed as an attempt at original science fiction storytelling in film amongst a sea of remakes and adaptations. But Cameron may have borrowed some of the key aspects of his tale from author Poul Anderson .  ... (more) Did James Cameron Rip Off Poul Anderson's Novella? [Avatar]
Star Trek - DVD Bonus Footage (video)
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Star Trek - DVD Bonus Footage (video)
ifilm.com — In this bonus footage from the <em>Star Trek</em> DVD we get to see Nero as he's interrogated for information about Spock's Red Matter. (more) Star Trek - DVD Bonus Footage (video)
Excl: Ridley Scott Talks Alien Prequel
Excl: Ridley Scott Talks Alien Prequel
empireonline.com — Sir Ridley Scott was in town the other night, mainly to look on with pride as his daughter, Jordan, debuted her film, Cracks , at the London Film Festival but we grabbed him for a quick natter about the Alien prequel that he s aiming to direct ... (more) Excl: Ridley Scott Talks Alien Prequel
How habitable is the Earth?
antipope.org — (Pay attention at the back: this is a trick question.) We H. Sapiens Sapiens appear to be an infestation on this planet. After the slow-burning evolution of hominins in Africa, our ancestral populations erupted out into Eurasia in a geological... (more) How habitable is the Earth?
October 31, 2009: That Long Overdue Rant – And A Behind-The-Scenes Vid From Water
October 31, 2009: That Long Overdue Rant – And A Behind-The-Scenes Vid From Water
josephmallozzi.wordpress.com — So I walked into the office the other day to discover a glowering Carl seated at his desk. Now, usually, it takes him the better part of the morning to work his way up to a full glower but, on this particular day, Carl was already there the second ... (more) October 31, 2009: That Long Overdue Rant – And A ...
Movie Narrative Charts
Movie Narrative Charts
xkcd.com — (more) Movie Narrative Charts
Exclusive: TV version of Roland Emmerich's '2012' in the works
Exclusive: TV version of Roland Emmerich's '2012' in the works
hollywoodinsider.ew.com — Roland-Emmerich_l Roland Emmerich, the director/producer of the apocalyptic film 2012 (opening Nov. 13) , confirmed to EW exclusively that a small-screen version of the end-of-the-world movie is already in the works. Emmerich said there was “plenty ... (more) Exclusive: TV version of Roland Emmerich's '2012' in the ...
BY TARDIS THROUGH THE MULTIVERSE
multiverse.org — 'What d'you think of the Sex Pistols?' Maxim asked me as he tossed aside The Entropy Tango he was rejecting. 'Not a lot,' I said, made cynical by recent argie bargie. 'We'll pay you handsomely to do the book of The Great Rock and Roll Swindle in ten ... (more) BY TARDIS THROUGH THE MULTIVERSE
Turning Sci Fi Fantasies into Reality
geekblips.dailyradar.com — Science Fiction is about imagination. Sure, today it might not be possible to travel at the speed of light or zap yourself to another planet with the push of a button, but who doesn't dream about it? We wanted to find out what high-tech gadgetry other geeks wanted to get their hands on so we ... (more) Turning Sci Fi Fantasies into Reality
The Interzone Sampler
jeffvandermeer.com — Guest blogger Jason Sanford often rants on his website at www.jasonsanford.com . His fiction has been published in Interzone, Year’s Best SF 14, Analog, Intergalactic Medicine Show, Pindeldyboz , and other places, and has won the 2008 Interzone ... (more) The Interzone Sampler
ALL NEW! Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles
ALL NEW! Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles
atom.com — Created by: Bent TV Added: Nov 10, 2009 Plays: 22,867 Duration: 3:57 MCs Vader, Skywalker, Palpatine and Trooper are back with another edition of the hit animated series Star Wars Gangsta Rap. With surprise appearances from Leia, Lando, and all ... (more) ALL NEW! Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles