Archive for July, 2011

Mixed judgment in UK ‘Star Wars’ legal battle – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by .

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Mixed judgment in UK 'Star Wars' legal battle Seattle Post Intelligencer The eminent Supreme Court judges may be experts in law, but their ruling revealed gaps in their knowledge of science fiction . The judgment said the “Star Wars” movies are set “in an imaginary, science – fiction world of the future.

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The history of Quatermass – Den Of Geek

The history of Quatermass – Den Of Geek

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by .

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Den Of Geek The history of Quatermass Den Of Geek Titled Quatermass And The Pit, this became the most popular and well remembered of the original BBC stories, and combined science fiction with a war-time feel popular in movies of the time, with elements of witchcraft, horror and a strong anti-nuclear …

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Taunton Literary Festival launched – Somerset County Gazette

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by .

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Taunton Literary Festival launched Somerset County Gazette Subjects covered include history, natural history, science , cricket, travel and exploration and fiction across all its genres.” Tickets for the festival cost £6.50, available on 01823-337742, online at www.tauntonliteraryfestival.net, or from Brendon … and more

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Sherlockians, Whovians, Woodies: Summer is the Season for Cinematic Tourists – PopMatters

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by .

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Sherlockians, Whovians, Woodies: Summer is the Season for Cinematic Tourists PopMatters Lynnette Porter is the author of Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters: Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television (McFarland, 2010), LOST's Buried Treasures (Sourcebooks, 2010), and other books and chapters about …

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HomeVideodrome: Belushi! Akroyd! Sinise! – Big Hollywood

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by .

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HomeVideodrome: Belushi! Akroyd! Sinise! Big Hollywood I wasn'ta huge fan of his debut feature, Moon, however I respect it as a piece of science fiction that relies on concepts and ideas, rather than action thrills the way so much so-called sci-fi does today. Source Code comes highly recommended, … and more

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“Stone Arabia”: Two demon-plagued siblings, laid bare – Salon

“Stone Arabia”: Two demon-plagued siblings, laid bare – Salon

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by .

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Salon “Stone Arabia”: Two demon-plagued siblings, laid bare Salon By Katherine A.

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Class of 2011: Robert Ware, Royal College of Art – Building Design

Class of 2011: Robert Ware, Royal College of Art – Building Design

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by .

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Building Design Class of 2011: Robert Ware, Royal College of Art Building Design It's science fiction . it's totally immorally and unethical and therefore what's the point? how does keeping information in stone mean that it is kept from the public

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Edinburgh Fringe previews 2011: Diane Spencer – Such Small Portions

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by .

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Edinburgh Fringe previews 2011: Diane Spencer Such Small Portions I'm working on a science fiction thing that even if it gets commissioned won't appear for another two years. Just continuing the stream of making people laugh, and being happy. Lastly, sell your line in two or three lines

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Fiction helps to focus on human impact of illness – WalesOnline

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by .

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Fiction helps to focus on human impact of illness WalesOnline … of healthcare WHY is someone like me, who writes about history and fiction , involved in the Welsh Crucible?

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‘Spider-Man’ villain arrested at Comic-Con – Toronto Sun

Posted on 23. Jul, 2011 by .

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'Spider-Man' villain arrested at Comic-Con Toronto Sun Brown told Reuters a member of Ifans' “entourage” did not have proper identification to enter Comic-Con, a gathering of science – fiction fans and comic book lovers. for a promotional event to tout the upcoming “Spider-Man” movie.

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