My friend, Michael Hinman (well, actually, I’ve never met him in person. But we email back and forth because write for his website, Airlock Alpha) will be at Oasis 20 this weekend as one of the guests. How cool is that? Of course, he says not to go because of him, because, “I’m a nobody. […]
I got my monthly newsletter from the Museum of Science in Boston today and this little event caught me eye: Machine Science Robot Sumo Competition Saturday, May 19, 1 – 4:30 pmWhat turns an ordinary robot into a Sumo wrestling champion? Find out as the Museum hosts a battle of robots built and programmed by […]
Although the official schedule won’t be announced until Thursday,May 10th, the 33rd Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) has already announced one science fiction film being presented. Slipstream, written and directed by Anthony Hopkins, will first be shown on Tuesday, May 29, at the SIFF Cinema at McCaw Hall at 7 p.m. According to the press […]
Anyone who knows me, knows I have a weakness for Asians. Maybe it was all those Starman, Godzilla and Ultra Man movies I watched growing up. In fact, my most adorable husband is from Singapore. Anyway, I got a press release in my email about the 2007 AZN Asian Excellence Awards and just had to […]
I mentioned Sanctuary in the April Interim Update, saying that the project was still in the works. Well, now the five-minute sneak preview has been released. In case you don’t remember, Sanctuary is a new online science fiction series starring Amanda Tapping (Stargate: SG-1, Stargate Atlantis). The preview showcases exclusive scenes featuring characters and creatures […]
I just got word of this event and thought that you might be interested. It is a documentary about a Star Wars fan group centering on authentic costumes from the original trilogy. For more information, visit: heartofanempire.com For more genre travel information, visi https://thegenretraveler.com.
ASIFA-Hollywood is hosting the Stop-Mo Expo at Woodbury University in Burbank, Calif., this Saturday, April 21, 2007. This event celebrates the art of stop motion, the technique of animating the inanimate. Although, with the advent of CGI effects, stop-motion seems like a dying art, it does have its charm. I’ll always love the movies I […]
If you’re a fan of the original Star Trek, and will be in New Mexico on April 27, you’re invited to attend a public memorial for James Doohan, the man who played Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott. Doohan died two years ago at the age of 85 and on April 28 his cremated remains will […]
Ah! The perfect accompaniment to cocktails — poop, slime and other gross things. If you’re a science fan, here’s an event you might want to attend, if you happen to be in the Orlando, Fla., neighborhood this Friday. For more genre travel information, visi https://thegenretraveler.com.
Until I can get the searchable database developed and running, I’m stuck with listing cons in each issue and, if I miss some, here in the blog. Here is a list of ones coming up during the second half of May. May 18-20: Keycon 24Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaGuests include: L.A. Williams and Kevin J. AndersonFocus: SF […]