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Nebula winners announced
by Doc on Apr.19, 2004, under General News
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have announced the winners of the 2003 Nebula Awards. The Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers picked up yet another award for Best Script, with Neil Gaiman winning Best Novella for Coraline, Elizabeth Moon got Best Novel for The Speed of Dark, Best Novlette went to Jeffrey Ford for The Empire of Ice Cream and Karen Joy Fowler got Best Short Story with “What I Didn’t See”. Robert Silverberg also was given the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award.
Graphic Novel for your review
by Doc on Apr.17, 2004, under Comics
Kathy writes “My science fiction graphic novel is online at
http://www.centaurgirl.com/lael/
Please review and let me know.
Thank You,
Kathy”
Malkovich to join Hitchhiker’s Guide
by Doc on Apr.17, 2004, under Movies
John Malkovich (Johnny English) is set to join the cast of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as Humma Kavula, a religous cult leader. Don’t remember that name? You shouldn’t – it is a role the late Douglas Adams added strictly for the movie.
Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride at Universal
by Doc on Apr.15, 2004, under General News
Both Universal Orlando Resorts and Universal Studios Hollywood will be getting a new thrill ride – a rollercoaster based on the successful Mummy films – this summer, and Universal is oferring a chance for you to try it out. The ride melds a high-speed rollercoaster, CGI and immersive storytelling and aims to tweak 6 different common human fears. The ride opens May 21st in Orlando and June 25th in Hollywood. Enter the contest to win a trip for two to either location.
Goblet of Fire release date set; Azkaban preview
by Doc on Apr.14, 2004, under Movies
Didn’t have time to post this yesterday – the release date for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been set – November 18, 2005. And somehow, I missed posting this before – you can catch a 10 minute preview of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (which opens June 4th) at the conclusion of ABC’s network airing of Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone on May 9th, along with I believe some interview snippets during the breaks.
Star Wars Trilogy sets sales records – and isn’t out for 5 months
by Doc on Apr.12, 2004, under General News
Pre-orders for the long-awaited release of the original Star Wars Trilogy are through the roof – and it isn’t out until September 21st. The set has commentary on each film from various people including Carrie Fisher and George Lucas, and an all-new documentary and making-of featurettes. You can now pre-order through us as well – Widescreen and Fullscreen.
Hugo nominees announced
by Doc on Apr.12, 2004, under General News
The 2004 Hugo Awards and Retro Awards nominees have been announced. Some interesting entries – including Gollum’s acceptance speech from the 2003 MTV Movie Awards. The awards will be voted on at the 62nd Worldcon/Noreascon Four, held September 2nd-6th in Boston – at last, one I can attend!
Eagle One Media to distribute Marvel & CrossGen Digital Comic Books
by Doc on Apr.09, 2004, under General News
Eric Reichert writes “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Eric Reichert, Eagle One Media (info@eagleonemedia.com)
Eagle One Media to distribute Marvel and CrossGen Digital Comic Books
Macomb, MI, April 9, 2004 – Eagle One Media, a multi-media company is proud to announce it will be distributing Intec Interactive’s full line of Marvel and CrossGen Digital Comic Books to retailers and will also offer the complete line to consumers via Eagle One?s website (www.eagleonemedia.com).”. Read More for the full announcement.
Star Wars – Episode 3 theatrical date set
by Doc on Apr.07, 2004, under Movies
tchansen writes “According to Slashdot and LucasArts the theatrical worldwide release will be … May 19, 2005. Well, nearly world wide; Japan will get it in July, the traditional date in Japan for Star Wars releases.”
SCI FI makes announcements; possible Ringworld miniseries?
by Doc on Apr.06, 2004, under Television
SCI FI has officially announced its upcoming programming, which includes Farscape: Peacekeeper War and Earthsea, mentioned previously, as well as Dresden Files, a two-hour back-door pilot based on the Jim Butcher novels; History of the Devil, a six-hour mini with the Devil trying to get back into heaven via the courts; Witchhunter Robin, a live action version of the Japanese anime series; Amazing Screw-On Head, a half-hour comedy based on the comic book; and Monster Smash, a monster-vs-monster “reality” show from Stan Winston. Cinescape is also reporting a four-hour mini based on Larry Niven’s Ringworld, but this seems to be missing from the official announcement, and I haven’t heard from Larry yet…