Check out some striking llustrations by John Augustus Knapp, taken from “Etidorhpa, or, the End of the Earth”, the title of an allegorical science fiction novel published in 1895…
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National Film and Sci-Fi Museum plans “Retro Video Corner”, appeals for donations
The new National Film and Sci-Fi Museum is asking you to plunder your attic, for lost video gems for a new display
All You Nerd is Love: A Yellow Submarine Puzzle Book, by Bill Morrison, should see off those Blue Meanies!
What Blue Meanie buried news about this Beatles graphic novel-inspired puzzle book in our inbox? Glove, you have some explaining to do!
“The Titfield Thunderbolt” 70th anniversary set to be celebrated with new train models
Rapido Trains UK is releasing a range of The Titfield Thunderbolt models in early 2023
In Review: Scream (2022)
Tim Robins was dragged kicking and, well, er, to this movie… did he enjoy it?
Wallace and Gromit set to return, new “Chicken Run” film voice cast revealed
Cracking news for Aardman animation and Wallace and Gromit fans – a new film is in the works!
Zavvi adds new Boba Fett-inspired clothing to its Star Wars catalogue
Limited edition bounty hunter garb now on sale from Zavvi
In Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Tim Robins spins us a review of the latest blockbusting, box office storming Spider-Man movie
Paul Birkbeck art for Jackanory and Zig Zag re-offered today by auction house Ewbank’s
If you missed out on the first opportunity to own some vintage art by legendary TV illustrator Paul Birkbeck, you have another chance
Cartoonist and dementia campaigner Tony Husband releases short film, “Joe’s Journey”
Cartoonist Tony Husband has written a charming short film in aid of raising dementia awareness, available now
Alejandro Jodorowsky formally hands over the reins of big screen adaptation of “The Incal” to Taika Waititi
Plans for the big screen adaptation of the incredible graphic novel by Moebius and Alejandro Jodorowsky ramp up
In Review – Ghostbusters: Afterlife (12A, 2021)
Tim Robins ain’t afraid of no ghosts, and headed to the cinema to find them!
Trevor Goring’s “Storyboards: The Unseen Art of Hollywood” on it way
A little later than expected but well worth the wait, a terrific book on film storyboards
DC Thomson, Beano Studios, announce “Emanata Studios” – and a raft of TV shows based on classic British comic characters
British comic heroes are about to storm Hollywood…
“Bowie: Starman and the Silver Screen” launches BFI Southbank programme for 2022
Some SF, horror and fantasy film treats, all with a direct or influential association with David Bowie, head to the BFI Southbank
Are you ready for Ghostbusters Afterlife?
We’re getting ready for Ghostbusters: Afterlife at downthetubes, opening this weekend – especially after a tease in the final trailer that some of the stars of the original films will return. An earlier trailer confirmed that Dan Aykroyd would be making… Read More ›
ITV’s 1960s spy show “The Champions” set for the big screen
The Champions, the super-powered secret agents of the Sixties, are to return, this time to the big screen
Hawk the Slayer returns – with Garth Ennis and Henry Flint at the helm
Hawk the Slayer is back, as a comic – with Garth Ennis at the helm!
In Review: Eternals
Impressive CGI, a great cast – but could Eternals have delivered even more, Tim Robins wonders?
Cocomelon, LEGO, Jurassic World among “Top Toys” for Christmas
Top toy picks for Christmas 2021. If you’re haunted by Cocomelon in your house, be very afraid… sustainable toy alternatives also available, information included!