Sci-Fi Storm

According to the official Star Trek website, James Doohan will bid farewell to fans with what is supposed to be his last convention appearance, being billed as “Beam Me Up Scotty … One Last Time”, and will be held August 28-30th at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. James Doohan is the only convention guest I ever met that greeted the fans outside the convention in line while waiting for it to open…

Showmasters writes ” This May Day bank holiday Showmasters will once again be holding their highly popular media show COLLECTORMANIA 5. And to make the show go with a bang they will be joined by some famous heroes and villains from the biggest blockbuster movies and cult tv shows from around the world, including Star Wars, Stargate SG-1 and Lord of the Rings.” Read More for the huge list of guests.

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djryan writes “Dave Stewart says:

At the penultimate panel session of P-Con, I announced my intention to bid for the 2007 Eurocon. Over the next year I will examine the
feasability of actually running the Eurocon here. That depends on a
number of factors such as finding an appropriate venue, a suitable guest of honour and an appropriate date.

I’m taking pre-supporting donations of ?2 to guage interest and to raise funds for running the bid. If you see me at a convention ask me about it.“ No link provided…

Graydon Gould to appear at San Diego Convention!

Voice of Mike Mercury will sign at the Misc!MAYHEM
/A&E Home Video Booth.

Graydon Gould, fondly remembered by Gerry Anderson fans as the voice of SUPERCAR’s Mike Mercury, will be making a rare American appearance as the guest of Misc!MAYHEM and A&E Home Video at this year’s Comic-Con International 2003. The Comic-Con runs from July 17 -20 at the San Diego Convention Center.

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djryan writes “Octocon, the Irish National Science Fiction Convention unveiled a draft schedule on its official Web site. The con, featuring guest of honor Anne McCaffrey, takes place Oct. 13-14 in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.”

The 2001 Hugo award winners were announced at the 59th World Science Fiction Convention in Philadelphia this weekend, and the winners list is up on web site. You can Read More to see the list. Even better – Boston won the site selection for 2004 – Noreascon Four will host the 62nd World Science Fiction Convention. Now I will actually be able to attend… :^)

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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.

Louis Savy writes “Hi

I would like to introduce our film festival, taking place in Soho in Feb 2002. It is a sci-fi and fantasy festival, we believe the first in London, and we are also running a short film competition.

The website has now gone live and we are looking for official partners and sponsors to help make the event memorable.

I would welcome contact from filmakers and possible sponsors so we can discuss common areas and opportunities.

Regards
Louis Savy
Festival Director
www.sci-fi-london.com
07971 578 035″

tcgardner writes “EOS books is holding their 4th annual EOSCON on April 21st. The list of authors on the chats looks impressive and the chat topics look good too. Register and get your questions in on the 21st.” Read More for details…

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