RIP Jules Bass
Animation supremo Jules Bass has died aged 87. Although best known to US audiences for his Christmas animations, he achieved worldwide fame for his work with Arthur Rankin jr on […]
Details on the Middle-earth 4K ultimate edition
Details have been released for the huge Middle-earth 31-disc ultimate collectors’ edition of Peter Jackson’s six movies. As well as the extended versions of the films, with the 4K transfer […]
Today’s Reviews: 4K Hobbits!
No, not a census taken in Hobbiton, but celebrating the release of the new 4K UHD versions of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit Trilogy You get the sense that every available bit […]
4K releases for Jackson’s Middle-earth Trilogies
Both The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy are going to be released in new 4K UHD editions on November 30. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today […]
Fantastic Maps at the British Library
Fantasy expert Brian Sibley will be celebrating the many fantastic maps in literature at the British Library on November 10 at 7 p.m. Some of our most cherished reading journeys […]
Billy Connolly joins The Hobbit
Scottish comedian and broadcaster Billy Connolly has been cast as Dain Ironfoot in Peter Jackson’s two-movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, currently shooting in New Zealand. Known as The […]
Sherlock’s Cumberbatch boldly goes onto Star Trek sequel
With filming only days away, the cast on J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek sequel continues to expand. Hot on the heels of the announcement of Doctor Who star Noel Clarke’s arrival comes news that Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has also signed up for a role in the new 23rd Century odyssey. According to Deadline, there is no word yet whether he’s […]
Christmas with The Hobbits
MGM, Warner Bros. and New Line have announced the release dates for their two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit. The Hobbit: An […]
Sci-Fi Bulletin: Exploring the Universes of SF, Fantasy, Horror and Spy-fi! 