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November 4, 2009: The January Book of the Month Club Selection!
josephmallozzi.wordpress.com — The last time I flew to Montreal, I was seated beside a guy reading a science fiction novel. The cover caught my eye and I made a mental note to check out the author the next time I found myself in a bookstore. A little over a week later, I was on ... (more) November 4, 2009: The January Book of the Month Club ...
Merlin: The Witchfinder
heropress.net — A reckless gesture of magic by Merlin (Colin Morgan) - transforming a column of smoke to resemble a horse - sets in a motion a chain of events that leads to Uther (Anthony Head) upping his war on magic and calling in the dread Witchfinder Aredian (Charles Dance). A bit more 17th Century than ... (more) Merlin: The Witchfinder
Complete Vader delayed until October 2011
clubjade.net — That’s what Sue Rostoni has said on StarWars.com : There was a printing error — the printer used an ink that backfired and made some of the pages stick together, so the book was recalled after it was released. It will be reprinted using ... (more) Complete Vader delayed until October 2011
Killing The Dead
sci-fi-gene.blogspot.com — Here's the winning zombie film, Killing The Dead produced by team Bad Gas. The Zombie Film Challenge website has links to this film and the winners of previous 24 and 48 hour challenges, as well as several of Johnnie Oddball's excellent articles on how to be a director : in retrospect I'm sure ... (more) Killing The Dead
Top Of The Pile: Blackest Night #4
heropress.net — From one epic to another, DC's Blackest Night continues to dominate my comic reading list and has now reached the half-way mark ( it's an eight-issue mini-series ). In this issue, the various Lantern Corps have left the heroes of Earth to "hold the fort" as they go off to find the source of ... (more) Top Of The Pile: Blackest Night #4
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – D.E.N.N.I.S Promo Images
bscreview.com — Some images from FX for "D.E.N.N.I.S." (space before 'S" is written with promo--maybe a mistake, I don't know) the episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia airing on November 19th. Remember, we also have promos for the November 12 episode as well. Check them out after the ... (more) It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – D.E.N.N.I.S Promo Images
Glee – “Hairography” promo images (1.11)
bscreview.com — Fresh from Fox we have a ton of promo images from "Hairography", the episode of Glee airing on November 25, that guest stars Eve (cue Ruff Riders anthem- Clue !). The cast is back from their World Series vacation , and BSC has the future good. Check them out after the jump... Related ... (more) Glee – “Hairography” promo images (1.11)
Residential School India
dpspanipatcity.in — DPS Panipat City, is an outcome of a desire to cultivate talent and create opportunities for the children of Haryana to be on a global platform. (more) Residential School India
Taylor Swift – Saturday Night Live Preview
bscreview.com — Earlier this week I posted the initial teaser to the Taylor Swift hosted episode of Saturday Night Live that's been getting some word because of anticipation around her ever since Kanye kind of dissed her. She's also been macking a twilighter recently, so the spotlight is never to far away from ... (more) Taylor Swift – Saturday Night Live Preview
Ladies & Gentlemen, Please Give It Up For...
heropress.net — And still they come... The latest person to sign up to the HeroPress superteam is: * mavericstud1 of Maveric Comic Reader . (more) Ladies & Gentlemen, Please Give It Up For...
Let's hope The Fourth Kind is the last of its kind
theendoftheuniverse.ca — A week too late for Halloween comes The Fourth Kind, a science fiction-horror movie which is getting terrible reviews. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, it garners a 17% positive rating while on Metacritic it's a bit more respectable at 34, but still not ... (more) Let's hope The Fourth Kind is the last of its kind
Temporarily Indisposed
rimworlds.com — We’re fully into the move this weekend – and I’ve already hurt myself, lol. I’m going to be carrying and packing and moving the office, so it is unlikely that I’ll be online until Tuesday of this coming week. (more) Temporarily Indisposed
Is The Verizon Droid The Droid You're Looking For... Or One Of These 'Star Wars' Droids Instead?
moviesblog.mtv.com — The Verizon Droid is not the droid you're looking for. Sure, it's probably a very cool phone — the folks at Wired are talking about how it legitimately gives the iPhone a run for its money, despite a handful of minor grievances — but I must insist ... (more) Is The Verizon Droid The Droid You're Looking For... Or ...
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
BBC7 & RA.cc: The Ghost Galaxies by Piers Anthony
sffaudio.com — Available over on RadioArchive.cc is an audiobook that my friend Bill Hollweg recommends. Sez Bill: “ Ghost Galaxies [is] one of my fave short tales. A fantastic short story [that] I have in an Asimov magazine or one of those digests I got from the library and have loved it since ... (more) BBC7 & RA.cc: The Ghost Galaxies by Piers Anthony
Forgotten Classics: The Uninvited by Dorothy Macardle
sffaudio.com — My good buddy, Julie D. of the Forgotten Classics podcast, has just started narrating a new novel! Julie recently completed a lengthy unabridged reading of Harriet Beecher Stowe ’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin . This time, instead of going for Christian allegory, Julie is narrating a ... (more) Forgotten Classics: The Uninvited by Dorothy Macardle
Detroit: Urban Laboratory and the New American Frontier
newgeography.com — The troubles of Detroit are well-publicized. Its economy is in free fall, people are streaming for the exits, it has the worst racial polarization and city-suburb divide in America, its government is feckless and corrupt (though I should hasten to add ... (more) Detroit: Urban Laboratory and the New American Frontier
Garden Watch: The Birth Of Shedward (part two)
heropress.net — The glory that is Shedward is now finished, ready and waiting for me to get organised and move in! Note the carpet on the floor and the UFO-like LED lights hanging over the worktop. A massive thank you, as always, to my father-in-law. (more) Garden Watch: The Birth Of Shedward (part two)
Darra Returns!
graspingforthewind.com — So my puppy is home. She looks terrible and walks like she is drunk, but the doctor is very positive and as long as Darra takes her meds, she should be okay. She won’t be fully up to snuff for three months, but she is already much happier. Images below the fold. FYI: They are not ... (more) Darra Returns!
Hubble’s New Camera Delivers Another Stunner
wired.com — The Hubble Space Telescope’s new camera is returning incredibly detailed, stunning images of space. This close-up view of an area near the core of the iconic Southern Pinwheel galaxy, or M83, shows very rapid star birth. The image to the ... (more) Hubble’s New Camera Delivers Another Stunner
V Promo Images: Episodes 1.02 and 1.03
V Promo Images: Episodes 1.02 and 1.03
scificool.com — Promo images from the next two “V” episodes: 1.02, “There is no Normal Anymore” and 1.03, “A Bright New Day”. “V” 1.02: “There is no Normal Anymore” Erica and Father Jack, having quickly determined they’re both against the arrival ... (more) V Promo Images: Episodes 1.02 and 1.03
Baltimore Bid For Celebration V Rejected
Baltimore Bid For Celebration V Rejected
theforce.net — Bad news for fans living in the Baltimore area who were hoping that Star Wars Celebration V would be coming to their backyard next year: Our own Jay Shepard informs us of a story reported on the Baltimore Business Journal website stating that the ... (more) Baltimore Bid For Celebration V Rejected
BruceWhite: Gallery
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Star Wars convention says no to Baltimore
baltimore.bizjournals.com — Chewbacca won t be coming to Baltimore next year. Organizers of the Star Wars Celebration V rejected the city because its convention center doesn t have enough room, said Tom Noonan, who heads the city tourist bureau. The four-day gathering could have ... (more) Star Wars convention says no to Baltimore
Room for Greenwood in Star Trek XII
trektoday.com — Bruce Greenwood , who played Christopher Pike in Star Trek XI , is eager to be a part of Star Trek XII . “I can hardly wait,” said Greenwood, talking about the sequel to J.J. Abrams ’s Star Trek reboot. Greenwood has spoken to ... (more) Room for Greenwood in Star Trek XII
November 5, 2009: Looking Ahead to the Stretch Run!
November 5, 2009: Looking Ahead to the Stretch Run!
josephmallozzi.wordpress.com — A warm welcome to all of the many longtime readers who, over the past few days, took the time to come out of hiding and post their first comments to this blog. Thanks for contributing to the ongoing discussion and here’s hoping it becomes ... (more) November 5, 2009: Looking Ahead to the Stretch Run!
CSI Trilogy Crossover – Sneak Peak Clip!
bscreview.com — The end of October brought us the "CSI Trilogy" teaser , giving us a taste of the crossover between the three hit CBS shows. There is now an extended, over 3-minute sneak peak online, for the event that kicks off next week. Related posts: CSI Crossover Promo Images CSI Crossover – ... (more) CSI Trilogy Crossover – Sneak Peak Clip!
S.W.O.R.D #1 – Preview
bscreview.com — This is a preview of S.W.O.R.D#1 from Marvel Comics and the team of Kieron Gillen, John Cassaday and Steven Sanders. This issue hits the stands on November 11th. More after the jump... Related posts: Preview – New Avengers #52 Preview – Mighty Avengers #24 Dark Avengers #10 ... (more) S.W.O.R.D #1 – Preview
Cover Art | Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding (Gollancz)
Cover Art | Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding (Gollancz)
walkerofworlds.blogspot.com — Frey is the captain of the Ketty Jay, leader of a small and highly dysfunctional band of layabouts. An inveterate womaniser and rogue, he and his gang make a living on the wrong side of the law, avoiding the heavily armed flying frigates of the Coalition Navy. With their trio of ragged fighter ... (more) Cover Art | Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding (Gollancz)
Cory Doctorow’s Makers, Part 52 (of 81)
tor.com — Illustration by Idiots’Books Hilda eyed Perry curiously. “That sounded like an interesting conversation,” she said. She was wearing a long t-shirt of his that didn’t really cover much, and she looked delicious in it. It was all he could do to ... (more) Cory Doctorow’s Makers, Part 52 (of 81)
Pseudopod 167: Love Like Thunder
pseudopod.org — By Jim Bihyeh Read by Cayenne Chris Conroy of Teknikal Diffikulties After he pitched his nylon tent in a nearby juniper grove at the base of the hill, he slept until moonrise. Then, under the pale light, he unfolded his steel trench-shovel and ... (more) Pseudopod 167: Love Like Thunder
Aural Delights No 107 Jeremiah Tolbert
Aural Delights No 107 Jeremiah Tolbert
starshipsofa.com — Editorial: by Tony C Smith 04:30 Poem: Heat by Samantha Henderson (http://www.samanthahenderson.com/) 09.15 Flash Fiction: Deracination by Nicola Chapman12:00 Main Fiction: Captain Blood's B00ty by Jeremiah Tolbert (http://www.jeremiahtolbert.com/) ... (more) Aural Delights No 107 Jeremiah Tolbert
Cory Doctorow’s Makers, Part 53 (of 81)
Cory Doctorow’s Makers, Part 53 (of 81)
tor.com — Illustration by Idiots’Books Sammy was at his desk looking over the production prototype for the Disney-in-a-Box (R) units that Imagineering had dropped off that morning when his phone rang. Not his desk phone—his cellular phone, with the ... (more) Cory Doctorow’s Makers, Part 53 (of 81)
A Memory of Wind
tor.com — After Helen and her lover Paris fled to Troy, her husband King Menelaus called his allies to war. Under the leadership of King Agamemnon, the allies met in the harbor at Aulis. They prepared to sail for Troy, but they could not depart, for there was ... (more) A Memory of Wind
Review: Servant of a Dark God
Review: Servant of a Dark God
onlythebestscifi.blogspot.com — Servant of a Dark God (2009) [ US ][ UK ] is John Brown’s debut, which straddles both the Epic and Gritty subgenres. It is a dark, complex, and ambitious fantasy novel filled with bigotry, ancient magic, and secret societies in which nothing is as it seems. The world in which Servant of a ... (more) Review: Servant of a Dark God
Movie Trailer: Prince of Persia
graspingforthewind.com — This looks good, even if it stars Jake Gyllenhaal (blech). It sure is heavy on cinematic effects, but I’m cool with that, since the plot has to be fairly simple if it stays to true to the videogames. Related posts: Movie Review: Prince Caspian Surrogates Movie Trailer  ... (more) Movie Trailer: Prince of Persia
Jennifer Beals in The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
bscreview.com — Jennifer Beals, who is currently playing Cal's wife on Lie to Me , will be starring in a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, The Night Before the Night Before Christmas . What is up with the rush on announcing Christmas movies before we have even eaten any turkey? Check out more info after the ... (more) Jennifer Beals in The Night Before the Night Before ...
Story Psych: A Question of Character
Story Psych: A Question of Character
tor.com — Since I’ve talked a bit about how psychology and appreciation of stories might interact, I thought it’d be interesting to consider something many people mention first when talking about a story: characters. Sometimes a great protagonist or villain ... (more) Story Psych: A Question of Character
What do we know and when do we want to know it?
sfnovelists.com — Spoilers. The rude, the uncouth, the unwary who let slip the fundamentally important pivotal core detail while talking about some recent book or movie to someone else who has not yet read or seen it. The reviewers who, in absence of an opinion on a ... (more) What do we know and when do we want to know it?
Visiting Random House
Visiting Random House
suvudu.com — I flew into New York City a few days ago in preparation of an online signing I would be having with author Naomi Novik for her newly released omnibus, In His Majesty's Service . If I haven't said it before, I love New York City! I have been here ... (more) Visiting Random House
Large Hadron Collider scuttled by birdy baguette
theregister.co.uk — A bird dropping a piece of bread onto outdoor machinery has been blamed for a technical fault at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) this week which saw significant overheating in sections of the mighty particle-punisher's subterranean 27-km supercooled ... (more) Large Hadron Collider scuttled by birdy baguette
Behind the Scenes On The Casting Of Zackary Quinto As Spock
scificool.com — Having been raised on the old school Trek and being of the advanced age to have actually watched the show while it was still on it’s network run, getting to know a new Spock was a little difficult. I think Zackary Quinto did a fine job. The thing I think he missed was Nimoy Spock’s ... (more) Behind the Scenes On The Casting Of Zackary Quinto As Spock
Welcome to the Website of Author Louise Cooper
louisecooper.com — Welcome to the website of Louise Cooper. Louise Cooper: May 29, 1952 - October 21, 2009 It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that on October 29th 2009 Louise passed away suddenly after she suffered an aneurysm. She will be enormously ... (more) Welcome to the Website of Author Louise Cooper
Video: R2D2 and C3PO on Sesame Street
Video: R2D2 and C3PO on Sesame Street
graspingforthewind.com — In honor of Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary here is the guest appearance by R2D2 and C3PO in 1980. [Via Mental_Floss ] Related posts: Tor.com One-Year Anniversary Video: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (more) Video: R2D2 and C3PO on Sesame Street
A New Plateau
A New Plateau
rimworlds.com — Chip over at the Other Worlds Cafe Blog just posted a comment that some time was apparently spent creating an automated post generator using material from THIS post, claiming that silliness and available time were responsible. I’m entirely flattered – and the auto generator ... (more) A New Plateau
Release Images
hubblesite.org — ABOUT THIS IMAGE: The spectacular new camera installed on NASA's Hubble Space Telescope during Servicing Mission 4 in May has delivered the most detailed view of star birth in the graceful, curving arms of the nearby spiral galaxy M83. Nicknamed the ... (more) Release Images
TV Review: Riese the Series “Hunt”
TV Review: Riese the Series “Hunt”
graspingforthewind.com — In this first episode of the steampunk fantasy series Riese, the titular character is seen to run through the woods, fights off several pursuers, have a flashback, and arrive at a small town. The first episode is rather short, being about 7 minutes in length (the remaining two are for the ... (more) TV Review: Riese the Series “Hunt”
Let the Wookiee Pumpkin Win!
Let the Wookiee Pumpkin Win!
starwarsblog.starwars.com — Interview by Bonnie Burton Photos by Raphael Isaacs This Halloween fans everywhere carved and transformed ordinary pumpkins into their favorite Star Wars characters. But instead of cutting up the Great Pumpkin, crafty fans Raphael Isaacs and his ... (more) Let the Wookiee Pumpkin Win!
Second Line by Poppy Z. Brite – Excerpt from D*U*C*K
bscreview.com — BSC loves Small Beer Press, so we are always pleased to have the opportunity to push their catalog! Today we have an excerpt from Poppy Z. Brite's Second Line , a package put together by Small Beer that collects two previous publications, The Value of X and D*U*C*K . Our piece is from the ... (more) Second Line by Poppy Z. Brite – Excerpt from D*U*C*K
Johnny Depp – Joining Angelina Jolie in The Tourist?
bscreview.com — Jolie seems to either be in every movie (check her in the recently released Salt trailer) or is needed to be for a greenlight. Last month brought us word that Jole was tabbed to replace Charlize Theron (talk about can't lose decisions). The thought was that whomever had the role, they would ... (more) Johnny Depp – Joining Angelina Jolie in The Tourist?
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