Rumor has it that the Hobbit will be released in 3 parts rather than the planned 2. Is this an attempt to make more money and will the second movie be one big riddle sequence between Bilbo and Gollum?
People often think that science fiction and fantasy have no place in Catholicism or vice versa. However, they can mutually exist and there are even Catholic science fiction authors.
The 2009 Hugo Awards were announced in Montreal at Worldcon this past week. I wouldn’t say there were any huge surprises but my picks didn’t win the top prizes. Check out the winners here.
Contrats to Neil Gaiman on his impressive book, The Graveyard Book. Although not my choice as winner, it was a close second.
One of my favorite things from this past year, Dr. Horrible. A must see if you haven’t.
Motions on Best Semiprozine, Internet materials and Graphic Story Category were voted on at the general rules meeting.
Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451 and the Martian Chronicles, turns 89. Here is a nice article about his life.
Oh, the glitz and the glam! Behind the scenes look at the Hugo Awards ceremony and the interesting speeches and outfits. Some were scary, others unique.
Ok. Maybe this is the science geek in me but this is sweet. This is a collection, or hopeful collection, of writings, poems and snippets about genes and genomics. Just damn sweet.
Jim Baen’s Universe is closing after 4 years. They didn’t have the growth in subscriber base they expected. Full Story.
