Archive for April, 2011
How we saw our future in the past: the British Library’s history of science … – The Guardian
Posted on 30. Apr, 2011 by admin.
The Guardian How we saw our future in the past: the British Library's history of science … The Guardian Frank R Paul, April 1928 'Eye' cover for Amazing Stories, the world's first science fiction magazine. Photograph: The Estate of Frank R Paul/ The British Library Nothing provokes nostalgia like the projected futures from our past.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Elstree TV Centre – ATV Today
Posted on 30. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Celebrating 50 Years of Elstree TV Centre ATV Today This fantasy series, with a touch of science fiction for good measure, starred David McCallum as Steel and Joanna Lumley as Sapphire. The duo battling evil, as always, and protecting the world through time travel.
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Spaceman comes down to earth – Portsmouth News
Posted on 29. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Portsmouth News Spaceman comes down to earth Portsmouth News Biographer Michael Sherborne will tell the story of science – fiction pioneer HG Wells – who briefly lived in Southsea – from a 21st century perspective at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in the historic dockyard on June 21. …
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Farewell, Mr. Rochester. Hello, Magneto. – New York Times
Posted on 29. Apr, 2011 by admin.
New York Times Farewell, Mr. Rochester.
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Stormtroopers and zombies to the fore for comics festival – Inverness Courier
Posted on 29. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Stormtroopers and zombies to the fore for comics festival Inverness Courier …
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Top London sci-fi – IndieMoviesOnline
Posted on 29. Apr, 2011 by admin.
IndieMoviesOnline Top London sci-fi IndieMoviesOnline And inspired by that event, we've cooked up a little look back at some science fiction flicks set in the British capital. Having kicked off on 23 April, the 10th Sci-fi London festival comes to an end this weekend.
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28/04/11…..Learn about ‘the birth of science’ at Thame town hall – - Thame
Posted on 28. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Thame 28/04/11…..Learn about 'the birth of science ' at Thame town hall – Thame … to presenting the complex and dynamic world of astronomy to the general public
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Visions of the Future: The Art of Science Fiction – BBC News
Posted on 28. Apr, 2011 by admin.
BBC News Visions of the Future: The Art of Science Fiction BBC News One of the many images on show in Visions Of The Future: The Art of Science Fiction at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, Parkinson Court, University of Leeds until Saturday 11 June. The exhibition focuses on the important role Leeds played in the …
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Book review: A Dark Anatomy by Robin Blake – Longridge Today
Posted on 28. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Longridge Today Book review: A Dark Anatomy by Robin Blake Longridge Today Robin Blake, a Preston-born author better known for his biographies of artists, has turned his hand to historical crime fiction and the first of a new series looks set to put both his talents and his old home town centre stage. A superbly authentic and … and more
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First time director on turning the hoodie horror genre on its head – The List
Posted on 28. Apr, 2011 by admin.
The List First time director on turning the hoodie horror genre on its head The List It's an outlook he shares with his filmmaker friend Edgar Wright, and it is what enabled him to see the potential for science fiction storytelling in these unlikely characters and settings, just as Wright did for zombies in Shaun of the Dead.
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