While sensible fans were enjoying the con their dedicated peers at Loncon 3’s business meeting slaved over proposed changes to the rules of the World Science Fiction Society. (Kevin Standlee has done little else and many of these items are cribbed from his … Continue reading
London’s Channel 4 News has posted two video reports from the Worldcon. There’s a 3-1/2 minute tour of the con emphasizing cosplay, queues and collectibles, and a 5-minute interview with George R.R. Martin (“Everyone wants the books finished – no-one as much as me.”) … Continue reading
The pocket program says the Fan Village is the heart of Loncon 3. Francis Hamit and his camera went for a look on Friday. (Hover pointer over individual photos to display captions.)
Scenes at the 2014 Worldcon, shot by Francis Hamit:
By Francis Hamit and Leigh Strother-Vien: “Hey Kids, Let’s Put On A Play!” These words must have been uttered at some point in the decision-making process by someone on the ConCom’‘s Ceremonial Brain Trust. The result was a highly enjoyable hour … Continue reading
The following non-Hugo awards also were presented during today’s Retro Hugo ceremony. Special Committee Award: Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, in recognition of the first published appearance of Superman. The Forrest J Ackerman Big Heart Award: Vincent Docherty. First Fandom Hall of … Continue reading
By Francis Hamit and Leigh Strother-Vien: The Press Briefing immediately before the Opening Ceremonies of Loncon 3, the 2014 World Science Convention, featured all of the Guests of Honor (though Chris Foss was on the program opposite the briefing) except … Continue reading
Loncon 3 received 3,587 valid ballots for the 2014 Hugo Awards, far exceeding the record of 2,100 set by Renovation in 2011. Participation in the 1939 Retro Hugo Awards was strong as well with 1,307 valid ballots cast. The full press release follows … Continue reading
Former Russian cosmonaut Anatolii Pavlovich Artsebarskii will speak at Loncon 3 on August 17. Artsebarskii commanded the Soyuz TM-12 mission in 1991, flying to the Mir space station with crew Sergei Krikalev and British astronaut Helen Sharman. He spent 144 days in space, … Continue reading
With 9,596 members through today, Loncon 3 has topped the mark of 9,282 set by L.A.con II in 1984. Although it won’t open the doors for another two weeks, the 2014 Worldcon already has more members than any previous Worldcon. When Loncon 3’s total … Continue reading