In 1945 the Nazis fled to the moon. In 2018 they are coming back.
Iron Sky, currently in pre-production, is a pitch-black science fiction comedy that holds nothing sacred. It combines the dry irony of Dr. Strangelove with the visual style of invasion films such as Independence Day. Finns are known for their dark wit, perhaps due to
John Berkey, Spectrum Grand Master, Expose Grand Master, and Society of Illustrators 2004 Hall of Fame inductee, passed away yesterday, April 29, 2008, last known to be residing in Excelsior, Minnesota. Many of John’s art graced the covers of numerous science fiction novels and magazines. He also painted Star Wars movie posters and the 1976 King Kong movie poster. You can see some of his artwork here. Here is a comment by Irene Gallo who works at TOR books. On March 22, 2007, Excelsior, MN declared it “John Berkey Day.”
April 24, 2008
LONDON — Hoping to cash in on the success of classic sci-fi revamps such as the BBC’s “Doctor Who” and “Battlestar Galactica,” Sky One is planning to remake cult ’80s space series “Blake’s Seven.”
Sky has commissioned two 60-minute scripts with the intention of creating a new sci-fi series of the hugely popular show, which followed the intergalactic tales of a small band of rebel fighters struggling to evade the dark forces of the Federation.
Memorable for its cardboard sets and leather-clad arch villainess Servalan, the show was the creation of sci-fi legend Terry Nation, himself responsible for Doctor Who’s arch-nemesis the Daleks.
Sky One commissioning editor Elaine Pike said “Seven” was “ripe” for a revival, which will be jointly exec produced by Andrew Mark Sewell at B7 Prods. Most recently the show was released as a successful series of audio books starring a modern cast including “This Life” star Daniela Nardini.
Revamped television formats have proved a huge success in the U.K., with a reworking of “Doctor Who” also generating original spinoff “Torchwood.” But the cultural politics of revamps can be tricky, said Sky One head of programs Richard Woolfe, who two years ago abandoned much-trumpeted plans to remake “The Prisoner.”
The Austin Film Festival is searching for the best Sci-Fi script containing one or more of the following elements: fantasy, myth/legend, horror, science fiction, surrealism and fantastical storytelling. Enter your script into either Drama or Comedy category, and you may also choose to be considered or the Sci-Fi Award. Winner will receive $2500, and much more.
The Austin Film Festival (AFF) has opened up its Call for Entries for the 2008 Screenplay and Teleplay competitions. For fifteen years, AFF has provided emerging writers with a platform to have their work read and discovered by industry professionals. As one of the most respected competitions in the country, AFF supports participating writers by providing unique networking opportunities during the Festival and Conference, October 16-23.
If you love Asian fantasy/martial arts movies like I do then this month brings a special movie for you. Jackie Chan and Jet Li together in a tale of the Monkey King. This movie looks to have great action, beautiful cinematography and some great actors. Joining Jet and Jackie are Michael Angarano (Sky High), Collin Chou and Li Bingbing
While hunting down bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop
Happy Birthdays to our very own club member “Just” John! Along with the esteemable Anne McCaffrey! Samuel Delany! Grace Lee Whitney! Debbie Reynolds! Annette O’Toole! Barry Sonnenfeld! And the Ito sisters who played the twin fairies of Infant Island in the Mothra movies.
And for those we will remember for their great works! Lon Chaney, Sr.! Toshiro Mifune! Franz Joseph Haydn!
Some pictures have been released showing some characters from the upcoming Watchmen movie. The movie is based on the graphic novels (okay, comic books) written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. The movie is being directed by Zack Snyder who did such a marvelous job with 300 so we are expecting great things again.
Click on the pictures to see these babies in all their glorious detail!
Arthur C. Clarke, a visionary science fiction writer who won worldwide acclaim with more than 100 books on space, science and the future, died Wednesday in his adopted home of Sri Lanka, an aide said. He was 90.
Clarke, who had battled debilitating post-polio syndrome since the 1960s and sometimes used a wheelchair, died at 1:30 a.m. after suffering breathing problems, aide Rohan De Silva said.
Co-author with Stanley Kubrick of Kubrick’s film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Clarke was regarded as far more than a science fiction writer.
I just got an email from R.A. Salvatore’s new publisher Tor, regarding some cool promotions they are doing in conjunction with his latest book, The Ancient.
First, Tor will be sponsoring an online sweepstakes at www.sagaofthefirstking.com where book club participants can register for a chance to win a 30 minute phone call from R.A. Salvatore to personally discuss The Ancient with him. Winners will also receive signed
Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva. He was 69.
He had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, said his wife, Gail Gygax.
Though it began as an annual event, The Jedi Training Academy is now interactive fun for young Padawan-wannabes visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in California every day, year-round. Youngsters get to don Jedi robes and wield a toy lightsaber, learning the moves from a Master Jedi before the face off against an evil Sith Lord.
