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Top 10 Kick-Ass Female Characters
Beginning at number ten of amazing kick-ass female characters is the fabulous, the daring and daughter of the ponds, River Song! We first meet Professor
Tolkien: The Words and Worlds
A new documentary DVD about Tolkien’s life came out in 2014, called “Tolkien: The Words and Worlds”, directed by Simon Backès. I was asked via
Arachnids in the UK – Doctor Who
Arachnids in the UK (playing off the Sex Pistols’ Anarchy in the UK) is your regularly scheduled creepy episode of Doctor Who! And what’s scarier
Face to Face with Ian Whates
Ian Whates is the founder of Newcon Press and author of numerous SF & Fantasy novels. Here he chats about his new space opera, Pelquin’s
Silhouette Fantastic! The Monochrome World Of Laura Nisbeth
I met Laura Naismith, of Silhouette Artwork, at Edinburgh Comic Con 2016. Laura is a bubbly Glaswegian with a great following: her monochrome silhouettes are sought
What Makes Harry Potter Iconic?
The definition of iconic is ‘widely recognised and well-established, an iconic brand name’ but what elements of a film enable it to become an iconic
Tolkien Weekend at Newcastle Castle
The Tolkien Weekend coming to Newcastle castle this September, is organised by Time & Tide Events, an event company who specialises in artisan markets. The company supports heritage
In the Company of Simon J Williamson
We met Simon J Williamson at Edinburgh Comic Con. Simon is a versatile actor and puppeteer who has worked with some of the most innovative
Legend of the Lost – Smoke and Mirrors
Chapter One: Smoke and Mirrors Previously: Prologue Smoke rising, fog rising, breath rising. No, no…not again…not waking up to yet another round of sport…no, no,
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Guardians of the Galaxy Game Announcements E3
A lot of exciting announcements have been released at E3 so far, but these are two for which I’m particularly excited. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora