I’ve been hearing a lot about Second Life lately. In case you don’t know, Second Life is a 3-D virtual world with a community of more than 350,000 “residents” who live a virtual life through animated avatars. In fact, during one of the panels at Worldcon last month, an audience member brought the subject up […]
I’ve posted 20 images from my trip to Worldcon in The Genre Traveler Photo Center. You can find a button in the left hand navigation bar of the Home page or you can just click here For more genre travel information, visi https://thegenretraveler.com.
According to a recent survey of 1,143 Web users, about 10 percent of U.S. adults under 35 have downloaded a TV show and, when you look at between the ages of 18and 25, the number goes up to 14 percent. This is in comparison to only 5 percent of the overall population. I hope this […]
I just heard on the radio this morning that the Baltimore Comic-Con was this weekend. I mention it for two reasons. First, many genre fans are comic fans, too. So, some of my readers may find this of interest. If this is you, you can find out all you need to know at www.comicon.com/baltimore. Second, […]
Fuse, a music television network, and Fangoria, the world’s longest-running and best-selling horror magazine, have joined forces to bring you yet another award show – the 1st Annual Chainsaw Awards. Yipee. “Over the years, the horror genre has continued to be a powerful force in music, film, television and entertainment,†Thomas DeFeo, president of FANGORIA […]
Well, my photos from Worldcon came in. And they really suck. They are grainy. Some reflect the flash, obscuring what I was photographing. Others drape what I was taking a picture of in darkness while lighting up the foreground. (For example, I took a couple pictures of Ray Bradbury but got pictures of the people […]
Just got back from the 64th Annual World Science Fiction Convention last night and I’m desperately trying to catch up on all the e-mail that came over the past week, so this will be a short post. In summary, my first Worldcon has won me over to Worldcons. Next year’s is in Yokohama, Japan, so […]
Classic Media will send one lucky winner to Japan for 8-days and 7-nights. The contest helps promote the release of the original uncut version of Gojira (known in the U.S. as Godzilla) on 2-disc DVD set. The trip is one of about 250 prizes, reports IF Magazine, including 50 including 50 Gojira/Godzilla: King Of The […]
“Well, just who do you think you are, honey?” flounced the insect quivering its wings in rage, “Zaphod Beeblebrox or something?” “Count the heads,” said Zaphod in a low rasp. — The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Chapter 6 There’s a new exhibit opening at the World Aquarium at the City Museum in […]
DestinationVillas.com, a company specializing in vacation rental by owner properties and destination guides for renters, has created a top 10 list of vacation excursions for families with teens. One of the excursions — number six — would appeal to genre travelers. According to DestinationVillas.com, the National Youth Leader Foundation offers a 10-day Tech Camp for […]