Paul Cornell, LoneStarCon 3’s Toastmaster, has posted an apology for his Hugo Awards routine about “Smofs” and “Smurfs”. “Smurfs” I need hardly explain. “Smofs” is an acronym for “Secret Masters of Fandom” that was coined as a pejorative but in … Continue reading
Michael Lee of CONvergence, where Paul Cornell will appear in July, sends his answers to my survey questions about the gender balance initiative. > Do you think Cornell’s initiative will change or has already changed your approach? > Do you … Continue reading
Steven H Silver organized the 2000 Worldcon as well as other convention programs. Here is his commentary on Paul Cornell’s initiative. Steven H Silver: I’m aware of Paul’s idea and certainly have some opinions about it. Not sure I can … Continue reading
Paul Cornell and Si Spurrier have called for a 50/50 male/female balance on all convention programs. I am terribly prone to complacency, therefore, regardless of my initial skeptical reaction to the implied criticism, I think anybody who puts himself out there trying to raise the bar for … Continue reading
The Glasgow 2024 Worldcon committee today announced the finalists for this year’s Hugo Awards. 1720 valid nominating ballots were received and counted from the members of the 2023 and 2024 World Science Fiction Conventions for the 2024 Hugo Awards. Voting … Continue reading
(1) SATURN AWARDS NEWS. Keanu Reeves will be the inaugural recipient of the Lance Reddick Legacy Award when the 51st Saturn Awards take place on February 4. reports Variety. The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films has announced … Continue reading
The 55th issue of the Uncanny Magazine, winner of seven Hugos and a British Fantasy Award, will be available on November 7 at uncannymagazine.com. Hugo Award-winning Publishers Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas are proud to present the 55th issue of their … Continue reading
(1) LIGHTNING STRIKING AGAIN AND AGAIN. Charlie Jane Anders asks “Why Is It So Hard For Hollywood To Create Brand New Heroes?” at Happy Dancing. …I actually have no idea why Hollywood’s heaviest hitters keep coming back to the same … Continue reading
The International Association of Media Tie-in Writers announced the Scribe Award winners at San Diego Comic-Con on July 21. SPECULATIVE GENERAL/ADAPTED NOVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL YA/MG AUDIO [Via Sci-Fi Bulletin.]
(1) LAST DAY TO NOMINATE FOR DRAGON AWARDS. Nominations are being taken for the 2023 Dragon Awards until July 19. Need more information about what to put on your ballot? Red Panda Fraction has assembled a Dragon Awards 2023 Eligible Works spreadsheet in the … Continue reading