2010 World Fantasy Award Nominees

By Ian Randal Strock at sfscope.com

The World Fantasy Convention has announced the nominees for the 2010 World Fantasy Awards (for works published in 2009).

The winners of the other awards will be chosen by the panel of judges (as previously announced, this year’s panel is: Greg Ketter, Kelly Link, James Minz, Jürgen Snoeren, Gary K. Wolfe, and Peter Dennis Pautz), and announced at this year’s World Fantasy Convention (WFC). The WFC will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from 28 to 31 October 2010.

The nominees are:

Novel:
Blood of Ambrose by James Enge (Pyr)
The Red Tree by Caitlín R. Kiernan (Roc)
The City & The City by China Miéville (Macmillan UK/Del Rey)
Finch by Jeff VanderMeer (Underland Press)
In Great Waters by Kit Whitfield (Jonathan Cape UK/Del Rey)

Novella:
The Women of Nell Gwynne’s by Kage Baker (Subterranean Press)
“I Needs Must Part, the Policeman Said” by Richard Bowes (The Magzaine of Fantasy & Science Fiction)
“The Lion’s Den” by Steve Duffy (Nemonymous Nine: Cern Zoo)
The Night Cache by Andy Duncan (PS Publishing)
“Sea-Hearts” by Margo Lanagan (X6)
“Everland” by Paul Witcover (Everland and Other Stories)

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Joe Johnston on How Captain America Will Tie In To The Other Marvel Films

Source: slashfilm.com

We know you have a lot of questions about Marvel’s upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger. Top of the list probably isn’t ‘how does this film tie into the other Marvel films?’ and yet that’s the question that is being answered for now. Director Joe Johnston is talking about the tie-in moments, and the answer might actually be refreshing.

Director Joe Johnston told CBR:

There are links between all the Marvel films, mostly ones that only the fans will pick up on. We have several subtle references to certain elements in Thor, but since Captain America is a period picture taking place in the 40’s, there are fewer opportunities for contemporary links to the rest of the Marvel universe. We can, however, create events in our story that will be paid off in Avengers and other Marvel pictures.

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Dwayne Johnson Joins ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ Sequel

Source: theflickcast.com

Brendan Fraser will not be returning to the Journey to the Center of the Earth franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fraser dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, so the torch will now be passed to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for the next installment of the adventure series, entitled Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

Johnson will not reprise Fraser’s role in the sequel. He will play the boyfriend of the mother of aspiring adventurer Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson.)

Family friendly Journey to the Center of the Earth was one of the first films to capitalize on the 3D craze, and earned over $100M domestically, and $250 worldwide.

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What do you think of today’s movie news? Would you see the sequel to ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’?

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Neil Gaiman’s Comic Book THE SANDMAN Now Headed to Television

Source: collider.com

Though there had been talk about a film adaptation about the seminal comic book series The Sandman from Neil Gaiman (who also wrote the source material for such adaptations as Coraline and Stardust), but now Heat Vision reports the property is now in the early stages of being developed into a TV show over at Warner Bros. The studio is currently acquiring the rights from DC Entertainment and have already begun talks with various writers and producers for the TV adaptation. Apparently the top choice right now is Eric Kripke, most well known for creating Supernatural, but at the moment author Neil Gaiman is currently not involved with these developments which could create problems down the road. For those unfamiliar with the property you can find story details are after the jump.

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Thomas Jane Petitioning to Become One of The Walking Dead?

Source: dreadcentral.com

Director Frank Darabont and actor Thomas Jane have a long history together. One that Jane wants to continue while inhabiting a wasteland filled with shambling flesh-eaters. Ah yes, dear reader! It’s time for more chatter concerning our most looked forward to TV show, “The Walking Dead.”

In a recent interview with NBC Washington, Jane dropped the following on fans …

“That show is going to be a a big fucking hit,” he told them at the HBO post-Emmy party. “I’ve seen it and is fan-fucking-tactic.” He continues, “I’m going to come on and do a guest thing … Maybe play a bad guy.” Jane says he’ll insist on being human in the guest role, however. He’ll slay the undead, but he won’t play one. “I’m not going to be a zombie,” he says. “That’s too much makeup.”

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Syfy Journeys to Neverland

Source: comingsoon.net

Syfy is re-teaming with writer/director Nick Willing to present “Neverland,” his original prequel to author J.M. Barrie’s classic “Peter Pan,” it was announced today by Mark Stern, Executive Vice President of Original Programming, Syfy and Co-Head of Content for Universal Cable Productions.

Production is set to begin on the 4-hour movie event next week in Genoa, Italy and Dublin, Ireland with a cast including Rhys Ifans as James Hook, Anna Friel as Captain Elizabeth Bonny, Bob Hoskins as Smee (who previously played the character in Steven Spielberg’s feature Hook), Raoul Trujillo and Charlie Rowe as Peter Pan. It is slated to air in 2011.

“Neverland” will be produced by Dublin-based Parallel Films on behalf of MNG Films in association with Syfy and Sky Movies HD and will be distributed by RHI Entertainment.

“Nick Willing is a master story-teller who has taken a literary Classic and cleverly updated it for a new generation,” said Stern. “‘Neverland’ will captivate viewers with a gripping narrative, great characters, and unprecedented film-making techniques.”

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What do you think of Gaiman’s Sandman going to tv? Do you think it would work? Do you think it will happen?

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True Blood Season Three Finale Preview Now Online

Due to the upcoming Labor Day weekend festivities, HBO has decided to make fans of “True Blood” wait one week longer before we can feast on the Season Three finale, “Evil Is Going On”, but they have finally released the preview trailer for the episode, and yep, there’s a whole lotta evil in store for us!

Here’s what to expect in the September 12th finale:

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This clip shows a bit more than the preview after the last episode. I totally forgot this will be a holiday weekend. I CAN’T BELIEVE WE HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER WEEK TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO ERIC!!!!

I’m not sure my nerves can take it. He CAN’T be dead. What do you think of the preview? How do you think things will turn out for each character?

Open Book Society wants to congratulate the actor Keanu Reeves to his birthday!

Keanu Charles Reeves was born September 2, 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon. He is best known for his roles in ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’, ‘Speed’ and the science fiction-action trilogy ‘The Matrix’ where he played Neo. Keanu Reeves received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 2005 and in 2006 he was included in the ‘Top Ten of America’s Favorite Stars’.

From morning till night
May your birthday be bright
And nicer than ever before!
And as years come and go
May your happiness grow
And your dreams be fulfilled
Even more
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Keanu Reeves!

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The Last Mimzy

Rated: PG

Brought to you by OBS staff member Annabell Cadiz

Synopsis: When Noah (Chris O’Neil) and Emma Wilder (Rhiannon Leigh Wryn) discover a special box on the beach, they open it and unlock an exciting adventure beyond imagination. Inside they find Mimzy, a magical stuffed rabbit along with other mystical toys, which give the children exceptional powers of their own. Able to move objects with their minds and solve complex equations, these new wonder kids begin to attract the attention of their parents, teachers and even the FBI. Surrounding the phenomenon of Mimzy is an awesome secret-one that holds the key to saving the future of all mankind.

The Last Mimzy is a great movie for children. Full of magic and fantasy, kids will be drawn to the movie instantly. The movie also pulls mathematics and science together very well.

What I love the most about this film is how the purity and innocence of children is shown. Children are always able to see things more clearly and believe in the impossible more easily. The children can see the magic in the toys where none of the adults can.

The CGI effects are minimal but just enough. Children younger than ten wouldn’t be too interested in seeing this movie as it’s more a physiological film than action packed. The movie did feel a bit dragged out at some points but for the most part this is a movie that will open children’s minds to science and helping to take care of their planet.

Very cute movie.

Director: Bob Shaye

Running Time: 97 minutes

Rating: 9/10 stars