The list of nominees for the 97th Annual Academy Awards is here, and there are a few of particular interest to the geeking world.
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Alternative Liberties | Edited by Bob Brown | B Cubed Press
Alternative Liberties “brings together some of the finest minds in Speculative Fiction to address the stark implications of current politics.” Stories by 3 Hugo winners and several up-and-coming SFFH authors envision what life MIGHT be like in Trump’s America.
Happiest of Birthdays to Dr. Who’s Tom Baker, Now 91
One actor played the eponimous Doctor in the BBC television series Doctor Who longer than any other. Today is Tom Baker’s birthday. He played the role as the fourth Doctor for seven years. This grand old timetraveller is 91 years old today.
Order of the Pineapple 2025: FichenDich and “Weird Al” Yankovic
Parody singer-songwriter “Weird Al” Yankovic and eccentric bookstore owner FichenDich have been named to The Order of the Pineapple for 2025.
Nintendo Announces The Switch 2 (Finally)
Nintendo has finally announced the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. Here’s what we know.
David Lynch, Surrealist Mastermind of Film and TV, Dies at 78
David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker and artist who transformed American cinema and television with his dark, surrealist style in works like Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks, has passed away at 78.
Boop! the Musical to Open on Broadway
Betty Boop hits the stage in this all singing, all dancing musical on Broadway. Previews begin today at 8 pm.
‘Eve Frontier’ to Get Full Working Virtual Economy
CCP Games hires Icelandic economist Stefán Þórarinsson as its new head of economy, to help the studio build a truly open financial system within a virtual world.
We Note With Sadness the Passing of Dr. Who’s Simon Fisher-Becker
It is our sad duty to announce that Doctor Who and Harry Potter actor Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away. He was 63.
Disney Animation Production Management Workers Ratify First Union Contract
After two years of relentless effort, the production management workers at Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) have officially secured their first union contract,