Alan Moore has been interviewed for BBC East’s The Inside Out show, to be broadcast on tonight (Friday 21 March). The interview can also be viewed on the Inside Out website. Alan talks candidly about his work, revealing he was… Read More ›
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Happy Birthday, Number Six!
Number Six turned 80 yesterday, so belated birthday wishes to Patrick The Prisoner McGoohan. Perhaps it was no coincidence there was a documentary about The Prisoner on Radio 4, ‘Britan in a Box’ and you can hear it on the… Read More ›
Book Now for BICS
Retailers and publishers are being urged to get tables booked for the Birmingham International Comic Show, which doesn’t take place until October – but spaces are booking fast. The event takes place on 4th and 5th October 2008 and is… Read More ›
Torchwood from Titan – Brian Williamson’s New Strip
The latest issue of Torchwood from Titan Magazines went on sale in the UK today, featuring a new comic strip, “Jetsam”, written and drawn by Brian Williamson, whose numerous credits include newspaper illustration for DC Comics, The Sunday Times and… Read More ›
Tin Man to premiere in May in UK
The UK Sci Fi Channel has announcded the top-rated mini series Tin Man, inspired by The Wizard of Oz and screened on SciFi Channel US last year, will air in May. As we reported last month and last year, the… Read More ›
Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge
The deadline for the next Star Wars Fan Movie is approaching. If you don’t have it circled on your calendar already, the due date is 27th May 2008. Get creative, get some friends together, get your cameras rolling or get… Read More ›
Manga at Manchester’s URBIS
I approached the How Manga Took Over The World exhibition at Manchester’s Urbis museum, writes Matt Badham, with some trepidation. I’m not a massive manga and anime fan and certainly don’t know my shonen from my shojo. However, perhaps because… Read More ›
Wolfman: Sneak Peek
Courtesy of Universal Pictures, here’s an advance look at their new Wolfman, from their upcoming The Wolfman film, currently scheduled for May 2009 release in the UK. The make-up is the work of six-time Oscar-winning special effects artist Rick Baker,… Read More ›
Captain Kronos Reunion
Next weekend sees a special reunion of the team involved in the Hammer Films feature Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter in London (29 March 2008). There are still a few tickets left, and anyone interested should contact organiser Don Fearney immediately…. Read More ›
In Memoriam: Sir Arthur C. Clarke
It seems to be a really bad few weeks for the science fiction and comics medium, with yet another reminder that my generation is in “mortality country” (as Alan Moore describes it). Today comes the news of the passing of… Read More ›
The Saint Returns – Again!
Gentleman criminal and adventurer The Saint is to make a comeback as a two-hour TV film, reportedly starring James Purefoy (pictured), that could lead to the production of a new show. Media reports picked up by saint.org indicate Sir Roger… Read More ›
UFO and Battle of Britain Dinky Toys on eBay
A few Dinky toys for sale from me on eBay at present, with just one day to run, some of which may be of interest to readers here: • Dinky UFO InterceptorDinky Toys 351 – UFO interceptor from Gerry Anderson’s… Read More ›
Art Reviw – 30 stars of tomorrow
Glossy art magazine the Art Review showcases 30 stars of Tomorrow in its March 2008 edition and, although he’s not featured on the actual list it self, 2000AD artist Ian Gibson makes a play for some of Charles Saatchi’s spare… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Cover Artist Walt Howarth
Cartoonist Lew Stringer reports that Walt Howarth, the prolific artist of many British annual covers of the 1960s and 1970s has died, aged 80. This is Lancashire reports Walt, whose credits include work on Doctor Who, The Lone Ranger, Dempsey… Read More ›
Titan’s Top UK Sales
London-based Titan Books, well known for its comics collections and which recently announced a publishing deal with Egmont for new Roy of the Rovers and Battle titles, topped sales in two categories UK sales in the week ending 2nd March…. Read More ›
Third Heavy Metal Film Planned
A new animated ‘anthology’-styled movie inspired by the Heavy Metal SF and fantasy comics magazine and directed by David (Zodiac) Fincher is in the works from Paramount. Los Angeles-based animation studio Blur, whose credits include graphics for games such as… Read More ›
A Gaffe of Media
Over on socksandbarney.com, top artist Steve Conley recently delivered a telling blow on the US mainstream media with a fun cartoon, just one of his very funny “Socks and Barney” strips he’s been keeping far too quiet about, in my… Read More ›
Red Dwarf’s Holly on Tour!
Both incarnations of Red Dwarf computer Holly, Norman Lovett and Hattie Hayridge, are to tour UK theatres in their new stage show Double Header. The actors will perform comedy stand-up as well as talking about Red Dwarf, celebrating its 20th… Read More ›
Paul Cornell Interviewed
British podcast producers Geek Syndicate have just released an epic 90 minute journey through time and space and into the mind of comics and TV writer Paul Cornell, whose credits include Doctor Who, Primeval, Wisdom, Robin Hood and a host… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Dave Stevens
Writer Mark Evanier has paid tribute to Rocketeer artist Dave Stevens, who died this week after a long battle with leukaemia. He was just 52. A tributes page has been added to the American artist’s official web site, and in… Read More ›