It is a dream of mine that The Genre Traveler be a TV show … maybe something like Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations … only focused on genre locations. I’ve been dreaming a lot about it lately and I thought, what if someone came to me and said, “O.K. We want to make this happen and [...]
Earlier this week SyFy aired Sunshine, the 2007 film, written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle (both worked on 28 Days Later), about a group of astronauts on a mission to re-ignite the dying sun. I remember when it first came out it had a bit of fan fare and then just seemed [...]
Written on February 24, 2010 | Posted in
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Have you ever wanted to travel to the exotic places portrayed in the James Bond films? Well, if you act quickly, you can take advantage of a unique theme travel event: Operation EURO2010:Bond, Bourne and Beyond.
The folks at Theme Party People are taking 45 people on an exclusive tour of Italy, Switzerland and France with [...]
Written on February 22, 2010 | Posted in
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Bond: Do you expect me to talk?
Goldfinger: No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die!
Love that quote!
Written on February 22, 2010 | Posted in
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I just saw this press release the other day: “New Sci-Fi Convention Company Vulcan Events Offers Alternative to Florida Fans”
This could be good or it could be bad … it all depends on the conventions.
I’ve been to a number of Creation conventions, and although they are able to bring in the stars, they often lack [...]
Written on February 19, 2010 | Posted in
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I just got this in my email box and wanted to get it out to you pronto:
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The official Star Trek Magazine has a sensational prize up for grabs for one lucky winner - two gold tickets to the official Star Trek convention on August 5-8, 2010 in Las Vegas Nevada.
The soon to be sold out [...]
Written on February 17, 2010 | Posted in
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Con Nooga, the only multi-fandom convention in Chatanooga will be held this weekend, Feb. 19 through 21. “Topics” covered by the con include sci fi, horror, comics, authors, film makers and concerts.
Guests lined up for this weekend include:
Troma Entertainment president, Lloyd Kaufman
Dark alternative rock band, Bella Norte
Author, Christina Barber
Freelance journalist and critic specializing in horror [...]
Written on February 17, 2010 | Posted in
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Apparently this month is “Women in Horror Month.” In honor of the occasion, Last Doorway Productions is presenting Women In Horror Con on Saturday, February 27 at the SF Center in San Francisco, Calif. For more information, visit their website at www.lastdoorwayproductions.com/events/home.html.
Editors, film-makers, actresses … even burlesque performers … and other horror-related female guests will [...]
Written on February 15, 2010 | Posted in
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The official Famous Monsters of FIlmland Convention will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 9-11, 2010. The weekend-long convention will feature special screenings, parties, music acts, panels, a costume contest and more.
Featured Guests
Thomas Jane
Actor
The Mist, Punisher, Dreamcatcher, Mutant Chronicles, Deep Blue Sea
Derek Mears
Actor
The Hills Have Eyes II, Friday the 13th (2009), Hellbinders
He is also part [...]
Written on February 12, 2010 | Posted in
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