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Cover Launch: Hull Zero Three by GREG BEAR | Orbit Books | Science …

Posted by dreamand on 3rd May , 2010

Welcome back to your Monday morning installment of Orbit Cover Launch. This week I’m very excited to launch the cover of a brand-new book by science fiction . … “Containing everything you want from a fantasy tale”—DEATHRAY … It’s a much more in your face page-turning thriller, so I kind of tried to design a hybrid of scifi and big thriller book. The texture is SO much better in person, but for now you’ll have to make due with just a screen image. Here’s a description: …

Moon Review « Review It 2009

Posted by dreamand on 6th April , 2010

Science Fiction has a bad rap. Why? Because Hollywood has been mocking it for years and therefore no one these days takes it seriously. It’s very rare that sci-fi is portrayed in a non-satirical manner. I wish I knew why. … First of all Star Wars isn’t even sci-fi ! It’s a fantasy movie disguised as sci-fi , but because people are more attracted to fantasy than sci-fi (i.e. Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, religion LOL!), Star War became very popular and unfortunately it …

Cancellation Watch: Time for the FlashFoward Countdown Clock …

Posted by dreamand on 2nd April , 2010

Features: * a byte of sci fi : Bringing you the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy one byte at a time. * The Best Sci Fi / Fantasy Shows of the Past Decade …. ABC rarely sticks with shows that don’t have much ratings traction, especially those in the Science Fiction and Fantasy genre (hear that FlashForward?). If it improves over the next few weeks, that might be just enough to get the show at least a 13 episode order for next season. If it stays at this level, …

Ratings Results for the Week of March 20th: No More Excuses …

Posted by dreamand on 29th March , 2010

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Cancellation Watch: Expect an Announcement on FlashForward Any Day …

Posted by dreamand on 28th March , 2010

Features: * a byte of sci fi : Bringing you the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy one byte at a time. * The Best Sci Fi / Fantasy Shows of the Past Decade · Axiom’s Edge is Now Available for your Kindle (click here) …

Master Class: Elizabeth Moon and Jack Campbell (How to Research …

Posted by dreamand on 16th March , 2010

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William Shatner launches sci-fi social network website | Cinema

Posted by dreamand on 13th March , 2010

Washington, Mar 13: Actor William Shatner has launched a new social network website, ‘MyOuterSpace.com’, aimed at science fiction , horror and fantasy fans who want to make a career in the science fiction industry.

are the oscars allergic to science fiction? « weird things

Posted by dreamand on 10th March , 2010

Is the Academy avoiding the science fiction genre, imagining sci-fi movies as little more than trivial popcorn flicks devoid of all important or political themes? For example, if someone were to re-imagine Heinlein’s tale of idealistic … It’s hard to believe that in over 80 years of the Oscars being awarded, not a single science fiction movie has ever won an award for Best Picture. Even a fantasy movie managed to barge its way into this category after hundreds and …

Avatar's sci-fi label surprises Sigourney – SFFMedia

Posted by dreamand on 1st March , 2010

Sigourney Weaver reacted surprised when James Cameron referred to Avatar as a science fiction movie, again highlighting sci-fi’s low status. … Friday, 5th March 2010 | Science Fiction and Fantasy Media. Is Kevin MacDonald’s “The Eagle of the Ninth” a critique of US Cultural Imperialism? By Gerard Wood Wednesday, 03 March 2010. Some movies seem compelled to arrive in pairs, a bit like the animals on Noah’s Ark. I’m sure there are many good reasons why two studios might …

Cover: The Battle of Jericho Hill #5 | Sci Fi SoundTrack

Posted by dreamand on 1st March , 2010

R.I.P. Robert McCall, The Artist Who Created The Space Age [Obituary] · Scientists Have Discovered Booze That Won’t Give You A Hangover [Mad Science ] · Mike Vogel “Very Excited” By His Captain America Test [Captain America] …