6 July 2008

Metropolis Revisited
Footage removed from Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction film “Metropolis” has been discovered in Buenos Aires. This footage, which was cut from the film shortly after its debut, makes the film run 210 minutes, nearly 100 minutes longer than the traditionally shown version. Kino Cinema has announced it may release the complete film.

“Without Whom” Debuts
“Without Whom,” a play by R. J. Downes based on the lives of Ray and Marguerite Bradbury, debuted in Toronto at the Fringe of Toronto Festival on July 2. The play, which is sponsored by Weird Tales Magazine, is at the St. Vladimir Theatre and stars Anne Harper, John Illingworth, Irene Carl and R.J. Downes.

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Obituary
Artist Michael Turner (b.1971) died on June 27 from complications relating to bone cancer. Turner is best known for his work in comics, producing art for Batman, Superman, Civil War, The Flash, Justice League, and other titles. Turner created the on-line comic tied in to the television series Heroes.

4 July 2008

Laptops Stolen
A thief or thieves broke into the house in which students at this year's Clarion West are staying and stole four laptops, clothes, and additional items. The students need computers to participate in the workshop, which is an extensive six week program. Clarion is seeking donations or loans of laptops for the rest of the workshop.

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3 July 2008

Fans Injured
While driving to Westercon on July 2, a carload of fans was involved in a rollover accident. One fan, Roberta Carlson was killed, and Nick Navota suffered a crushed hand which necessitated the removal of three fingers on his right hand. His thumb and forefinger on the left hand had to be reattached. William Boyde, Nez, and Howazor were also in the car and were released from the hospital. Due to their remote location, it took nearly three hours to get medical care.

Gulliver Travel Grant
The Speculative Literature Foundation has announced that it is accepting grant proposals for the Gulliver Travel Research Grant. This grant, of $600, will be awarded to an author to cover airfare, lodgings, and other travel expenses in support of research for their work of speculative fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction. The deadline for application is September 30.

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DVD Giveaway
EA Dead Space team has just launched a DVD contest giving away 100 of their top Horror and Sci-Fi picks of all time. Users have until midnight on July 27th, 2008 to sign-up, and a winner will be notified shortly thereafter. Films range from 12 Monkeys to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien to Predator to Alien vs. Predator.

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Anticipation Rates Rise
Anticipation, the 2009 Worldcon to be held in Montreal, has announced that membership rates will increase on August 1, just before Denvention. The new rate of C$215 will remain in effect at least through the end of 2008. Supporting membership rates will not be affected at this time.

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Obituaries
Portland fan Roberta "Bert" Carlson (b.1965) died on July 2 after the car she was in rolled over en route to Westercon. Carlson was the bid treasurer for the current Seattle 2011 Worldcon bid and worked on Orycons and Norwescons. A few weeks ago, she was responsible for the hospitality suite at ConComCon.

Actor Don S. Davis (b.1942) died on June 29. Davis appeared in the "Stargate" as General George Hammond and also had appearances in the short-lived "Flash Gordon" television series in 2007. He portrayed Senator Harlan Ellis in "The Dead Zone" and had roles on both "The Outer Limits" and "The Twilight Zone." Davis, who had more than 125 credits, got his start in 1982.