He came down with what he thought was a head cold a mere three days before his death, and died of cardiac failure caused by COVID-19 complications only hours after being admitted to the hospital.
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Pioneering SF Author Ursula K. Le Guin Gets U.S. Stamp
Fans of author Ursula K. Le Guin can send their snail mail in true sci-fi style with new US postage stamps honoring her impressive literary legacy.
Presenting ‘ConTribution’ – An Online Charity Convention for Victims of Central Croatian Earthquakes
The online convention ConTribution is Feb 12-13.
Big Finish Audio Reviews: ‘Torchwood: Red Base’ and ‘Torchwood: Save Our Souls’
Two new Torchwood audio dramas from Big Finish. Doctor Squee reviews.
Watch Blue Origin’s ‘New Glenn’ Launch Its First Space Capsule and Stick Its Landing
The New Shepard Capsule seats up to six people, and is built for space tourism. Oh, and the New Glenn launch vehicle stuck its landing. Watch.
‘Baba Yaga’ VR Experience Releases to Oculus Quest
The all-female cast Stars Kate Winslet, Daisy Ridley, Jennifer Hudson, and Glenn Close,
Directed by Eric Darnell, and Executive Produced by Jennifer Hudson.
Fairy Tales Come True: New Trailer For THE AMAZING MAURICE
If you’re ready for a fairy tale, brace yourself – because we’re not talking about the Brothers Grimm, my friend. You’re in Discworld now.
‘The Orville’ Season 3 ‘BTS’ Score Preview
Here’s a peek into the behind-the-scenes with almost 100 musicians and an ace recording team in a performance for The Orville’s third season.
Colin Cantwell, Famed FX Artist & Star Wars Ship Designer, Gone at 90
Colin Cantwell, the concept artist who designed iconic Star Wars spacecraft died Saturday at his Colorado home of natural causes. He was 90.
Remembering James Blish on his 101st Birthday
The legacy of science fiction writer James Blish extends well beyond his Star Trek novelizations. He would have been 101 years old today.