Archive for August 30th, 2001
Doctor Who audio got 1.5 million listeners
by Doc on Aug.30, 2001, under Audio
The BBC original Doctor Who audio drama, “Death Comes to Time” (that we reported earlier) got 1.5 million hits in only 3 days, according to SFX magazine (can’t find their site online anymore – info via Sci Fi Wire). Maybe they’ll actually finish the story…
American Gothic DVD Petition
by Doc on Aug.30, 2001, under General News
Chris Berni writes “An international group of fans has started an online petition to speed up the release of 1995/96 TV series “American Gothic” on DVD. Read More for the complete details…
Ben Bova’s first Asteroid War book due soon
by Doc on Aug.30, 2001, under General News
Ben Bova confirmed with Sci Fi Wire that he’ll be writing three more Grand Tour novels, and also that [asin=0312848765]Precipice[/asin], the first book in his new Asteroid War series, and [asin=1570717850]The Story of Light[/asin], a nonfiction book about light’s influence on religion and other parts of our lives, both are due out next month.
Second Farscape convention this weekend
by Doc on Aug.30, 2001, under Conventions
The whole cast plus producers Brian Henson and David Kemper are expected to appear this weekend at the second annual Farscape convention, which is being held at the Airport Hilton in Burbank, CA September 1-3 (that’s this weekend…). The event is being staged by Creation Entertainment…follow the link for more details.