Archive | June, 2005

R P G

29. June 2005

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So, you like games? You like losing yourself in some carefully-created character in a good, absorbing RPG, be it a mock-medieval dungeon or a far-flung future? Well, then, let me introduce you to my colleague Paul who maintains our shiny, new website dedicated to all things RPG and he will give you something to smile [...]

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Chesleys at Worldcon

28. June 2005

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The organisers of Interaction, the SF Worldcon, have announced that the Chesley awards (named for famed astronomical artist Chesley Bonestell) which are given each year by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists (ASFA), will be presented at the Glasgow Worldcon in August. Jannie Shea, the ASFA President, commented: “The visual arts offer a unique [...]

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Batman versus the Steel Claw

24. June 2005

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Alas, no, it isn’t the title of a forthcoming graphic novel teaming up one of yesteryear’s classic British comic characters against the Caped Crusader. However, it is my way of telling you that we have picked a couple of rather choice graphic novels from our new site for a special offer this coming week in [...]

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Hellblazer comes to Glasgow

24. June 2005

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Following on from earlier reports in the Scottish press that celebrated crime novelist Denise Mina would be the latest writer from Glasgow to become a comic writer, Newsrama has an interview with Denise, who made quite an impact with Garnethill back in the late 90s and has built quite a reputation since. She will be [...]

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The Flog Blog

22. June 2005

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One of my favourite indie publishers, the excellent Fantagraphics, have started their own Fantagraphics blog, which they have promptly dubbed the ‘Flog’. The owners Gary Groth and Kim Thompson will be making regular entries on all things to do with comics, no doubt with some special focus and insights into Fanta’s range. Their marketing dude [...]

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Newsletter from the Tert

22. June 2005

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Marianne de Pierres, author of the ridiculously cool novels featuring the ass-kicking, Australian heroine Parrish Plessis, has been in touch to let readers know she has now set up a newsletter to let fans keep up with the latest from Down Under. Log on to Marianne’s site to subscribe. Marianne’s latest release, Crash Deluxe, which [...]

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Senses

21. June 2005

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I’ve just added a very interesting new title to the graphic novels web site: Sense – A Sequential Art Anthology. The nice people at Top Shelf have produced this unusual title which comprises material written and drawn by students and faculty members of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Basically it is a showcase for [...]

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The Harvey Awards

17. June 2005

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Apologies for being a few days late in bringing you all the results of the annual Harvey Awards, one of the pre-eminent awards in all of Comicdom, which were announced a few days ago. Big congratulations to all of those who won –and I just know that a certain person in FPI’s own buying team [...]

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New Look

17. June 2005

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Tireless SF promoter, reviewer, Worldcon organiser, part-time juggler, occassional superheroine (Fantasy Femme – the protector of Geeks and all things SF&F) and good chum of FPI’s, Cheryl Morgan has just completed a rather tasty overhaul and redesign of the excellent Emerald City site. You can follow the Yellow Brick Road (the actual road and not [...]

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Unplugged

17. June 2005

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Spotted a very interesting new blog run jointly by a number of authors in a news article by Ariel over on the Alien Online. Storyteller’s Unplugged is a co-operative blog by authors, editors and booksellers involved in the horror genre and the darker end of the fantasy worlds, with each person taking turns to post. [...]

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Who Three

17. June 2005

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News from the BBC confirming that the excellent new Doctor Who series has been granted a third season even before shooting begins on the second. This Saturday’s episode is the final one of this first season and sees a fanboy’s dream come true with masses of Daleks on the loose. Actor David Tennant who takes [...]

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Cylon

14. June 2005

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I couldn’t resist buying one of these for myself – a wonderfully-detailed 12 inch Cylon warrior. Articulated joints, weapon accessories and that very shiny armour means he looks quite splendid on his stand. There’s also an Apollo figure from the original Battlestar Galactica series, endorsed by Richard Hatch himself. They’re available now and I think [...]

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New FPI magazine nears launch

14. June 2005

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The Forbidden Planet Home Shopping Catalogue re-launches in July as FPI magazine. The catalogue has now been incorporated into an extensive cult entertainment magazine. FPI promises exclusive interviews, features, news and articles covering all the areas for which Forbidden Planet is famous: comics, movies, cult TV and video games. Each issue will have interviews with celebrities, [...]

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Bats

9. June 2005

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Well, as most of us are probably more than aware, the much-anticipated new Batman film, Batman Begins, is almost here, Most fans are split between a desire to embrace a new screen version while others are understandably worried after the later entries in the previous screen outings proved to be less than stellar. But this [...]

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Ascension Cardiff

8. June 2005

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Some details coming in to the FPI blog via my colleague Kevin of a new convention from the good folks at Ascension Events later this year. On Saturday November 20th comes Ascension Cardiff in the city’s Village Hotel. There will be talks, signings, photos and parties going on, while the guests so far confirmed include Eugene [...]

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