After a brief showing in my neck of the woods (Phoenix, AZ), Star Trek: The Exhibition is now showing at the Detroit Science Center and will be there through Sept.7, 2009. Created by Premier Exhibitions, ST:TE “transports visitors into parallel universes of the future and past,” at least according the Premier Exhibitions. The exhibit features […]
The biggest gathering of science fiction, fantasy and horror fans in the U.K., Eastercon, will be held in Bradford, England, April 10 – 13. Eastercon LX is the 60th British National Science Fiction Convention and will feature guest author Eoin Colfer, primarily known for his children’s adventure series Artemis Fowl, but recently tasked step into […]
The all-new Monster Mansion at Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open in May with a whole new storyline, new characters and interactive elements. Formerly Monster Plantation, this iconic ride will have its own merchandise store where guests may purchase Monster Plantation and Monster Mansion items as well as take a trip through the […]
Planned as the West Coast’s largest science event, the San Diego Science Festival will let attendees watch a car drive itself (Knight Rider anyone?), race robots and experience the thrill of jet flight. The festival is a grassroots collaboration of over 125 leading science organizations in San Diego and has attracted corporate and individual donors […]
“Thirty dollars will barely cover dinner and movie, but invested wisely it can provide three full days (March 13-15) of entertainment at the Dallas convention ‘All-Con’.” So starts the press release promoting this year’s mish-mash convention that incorporates the interests of science fiction, fantasy, anime, costuming, gaming, robotics, roller derby, and art communities. Attending celebrities […]
Props from Universal Pictures’ Oscar nominated, Hellboy II: The Golden Army will be on display at Universal Studios Hollywood’s The Universal Experience: Behind the Scenes of Universal Pictures, a movie-themed attraction designed to put the magic of Hollywood within arms reach of guests, beginning today. If you’re a fan of Guillermo del Toro’s sequel, which […]
The Fall/Winter 2008 line up of Broadway shows include six that might be of interest to my fellow genre travelers. (Yeah, I know it’s 2009, but the season is not only over, but there are some shows — not on this list –that don’t even open until April!) So, if you’re going to be in […]
Remember Toxie? The hero of a string of B-movies in the 1980s? Well, he’s back … and singing on stage in New York! Toxic Avenger: The Musical will begin performances on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at New World Stages. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 6th. In the video below, BroadwayWorld.com brings you the AMC feature on The Toxic Avenger’s World Premiere at the George Street Playhouse.
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I just found out about a really cool project underway to celebrate Darwin Day, Feb. 12, this year. It is his 200th birthday (if he were alive … or undead) and the Center for Inquiry (CFI) has come up with a special way to celebrate.
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