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A very special update from Star Wars and Beyond and StarWarsFanworks.
The 2007 Fan Audio Awards have been released!
Robbie and Bryan Patrick Stoyle host the awards this year, and just like last year, do a tremendous job. These awards are of course for excellence in the area of Star Wars Fan Audio. Visit
starwarsandbeyond.com for the show
Ever curious what happened to Chris Hanel and Fig Chrystie? Those guys were such heavy hitters in the fanfilm community. Well, PlanetFandom has tracked them down, and they have their own show!
Geekza "generally centers around things that interest us, and those tend to be geeky things related to the world of filmmaking, movie trivia, our own existence in the special effects community and gaming. "
They currently produce the show via a new service called Talkshoe, which allows live chat and call-ins. They've been releasing one audio episode a week, with a video ep each month. They've various fanfilm stars (Trey Stokes, Ryan Weiber and Micheal "Dorkman" Scott) as well as industry luminaries as Brian Finifter, Chris Gore, and Lee Stringer to name but a few. Great talk with old friends at Geekza.com
Written shortly after the release of Episode 3, Rod Hilton created what has become one of the best parodies of Revenge of the Sith as yet. And, the guys
over at GeeksOn (a podcast
that is "created by geeks, for geeks, covering topics
that geeks like to talk about. Movies, Sci-fi, Video Games, Comics, TV,
Internet, Board Games, RPGs") put together an
audio version. Keep in mind the cursing, so this is one that isn't for the
kiddies.
Find the audio at GeeksOn.com
Direct audio link
(source: starwarsfanworks.com)
Ladies and gentlemen, start your voting!
As in previous years, Star Wars Fanworks is holding its annual Star Wars Fan Audio Awards to recognize outstanding work in the genre in the most recent broadcast year. This year, of course, voting is being carried out to acknowledge projects released during 2006.
Categories have been slightly narrowed down since last year's awards, but voting is being carried out in a similar fashion. Those wishing to participate can do so in two ways, but must meet one of two qualifications.
Qualifications: As previously determined during discussions with the community and the approval thereof, anyone voting in the 2007 awards must either be (a) a registered member of GalacticSenate.com since no later than December 1, 2006, or (b) a member of the Star Wars fan audio creative community (someone who has been an active participant in the genre, either by being a creator, host, mixer, voice actor, or other "creative talent").
Voting Methods: Those wishing to vote should head to the Star Wars Fanworks message board over at GalacticSenate.com (using the link on the top right column of the Fanworks main page). There, you will find a thread at the top of the board that includes a few notes on rules/procedures and complete lists of all of the eligible nominees for each award category. Voters can then place their votes by either (a) sending a Private Message to forum member "Nathan Butler" (the starter of the voting thread) or (b) sending an email to "nathan@starwarsfanworks.com" so that Fanworks can tally your votes.
Winners will be announced in a special episode of Star Wars and Beyond a few weeks after voting ends on January 14.
So, what are you waiting for? Go show your support for the genre and your favorites in the 2007 Star Wars Fanworks Fan Audio Awards.
Star Wars and Beyond is back with the latest installment in the popular series, found at StarWarsAndBeyond.com
Special Guest: Nathan Butler
Episode Rundown:
1. Intro
2. News
3. Letters
4. Nathan Butler talks about Fan Audio News Source (FANS)
5. NASA News: Multiple hydrocarbon lakes found on Titan
6. Song: Suerman Returns Main Theme
7. End of Episode
Comments from the Crew
Bryan was unavailable for recording this time. See what happens when I pick a co-host who actually has a life? (heh)
In any case, this is a short and sweet episode, just under an hour, so that when Bryan and I can get together again for recording, we're not bogged down with a lot of extra material that I'd like to get out to everyone. So, I hope you enjoyed this episode and we'll talk to you again soon, either in Episode XIX or in our first movie commentary which will be Superman: The Movie.
Download and enjoy at StarWarsAndBeyond.com
From The Signal's Mailing list:
Starting today and running until August 11th we're going to be publishing a daily "Thoughts of Firefly" mini-podcast.
You can download these from here...
Thoughts of Firefly/
Enjoy,
Kevin
Listen to "The Signal"...
the first podcast in the 'verse dedicated to Firefly & Serenity
http://www.serenityfirefly.com
The fine folks over at the Signal have also been nominated for the People's Choice Podcast Awards over at podcastawards.com, under the categories "Best Produced" and "Movies and Films." Good luck to the cast and crew over at the signal, we hope that your hard work pays off.
Robbie Chastain and Bryan Patrick Stoyle are back with the latest installment in the popular series, found at StarWarsAndBeyond.com
Episode Rundown:
News
Letters
Bryan visits COSI
NASA News: Two new moons around Pluto officially named
Review: Reign of the Fallen
Review: Superman Returns
Comments from the crew:
Here's Episode XVII for your enjoyment. Yes, Bryan's review of Reign of the Fallen is actually here! I know we pimped it for a few episodes, but it's really up finally. Bryan and I hope you enjoy the show as much as we did making it and we hope you like the pictures from COSI that we included in the ZIP file.
Download and enjoy at StarWarsAndBeyond.com
From The Signal's Mailing list:
Features include: Interview with the One True B!x; Music Section (Old Wounds); Operation Sequel; News from the 'Verse; the final part of Tricks from the Training House; Done the Impossible; the Serenity Screenings; and the Firefly Technical Manual.
You can download it directly from here...
http://media.libsyn.com/media/thesignal/signal_213_20060719.mp3
The show notes are available here...
http://signal.serenityfirefly.com/shownotes.php?e=2130
Enjoy,
Kevin
Listen to "The Signal"...
the first podcast in the 'verse dedicated to Firefly & Serenity
http://www.serenityfirefly.com
This week on Star Wars Action News, Marjorie & Arnie discuss the recent Amazon/Toys R Us Split. Many were unhappy with the partnership as many pre-orders for the Space Whale and Hunt For Grievous Battle Pack have been cancelled. We also discuss the latest in Transformers, and continue Collecting in the Outer Rim focusing on Spain. And as always, in this week's show are this week's store reports from our listeners and Scott From Tulsa.
Marjorie & Arnie are heading down to the Sci-fi Expo in Dallas. If you are going, make sure to look for them, you may just get a SWAN exclusive. There is also a SWAN party. Head on over to the forums for more info Star Wars Action News Forums.
You can download the show at www.swactionnews.com
Star Wars Action News is back this week with another addition to the series "Collecting in the Outer Rim". You can download it now at www.swactionnews.com! This week Arnie interviewed Javier from Mexico. Listen to the show to find out about his struggles with collecting. If you also live outside of the US, drop us a line and let us know what it’s like for you!
In addition we have the latest toy news including the rumored figure for 2007. And, as usual, we have store reports phoned in by you, our listeners! Did someone in your area find the Tattooine wave? And in Jakob's segment this week he voices his opinion on the weekly Hasbro Q&A.
Speaking of the Hasbro Q&A, we had 3 more questions answered this week. Interested in UGHs, POP problems, or Scorch rarity? Listen to our show to find out what Hasbro had to say on those issues.
Marjorie and Arnie are gearing up for the Dallas Sci-fi expo and the San Diego Comicon. Check out the forums at http://www.swactionnews.com to find out the latest news about the conventions and what Star Wars Action News activities are planned. There will definitely be a large Star Wars Action News presence at the Fan Club Breakfast on Saturday at SDCC. If you have not purchased a ticket, head over to www.starwarsshop.com and pick one up!
Well folks, here is our StellarCon episode. I had a blast, as you'll hear. What you will also hear is our interview with Timothy Zahn, Aaron Allston, and Mike Stackpole. It's basically a softball interview since Janine wasn't there, but Ron was. And Davey Beauchamp piped in a couple times as well.
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And, its out. Welcome to the RotO minicast!
Join me alongside the Fandom Tron 5000 to travel through the various universes Sci Fi has to offer.
LISTEN / PODCAST FEED / FORUMS / FRAPPR
Episode 25 - Don’t bite my arm, Zombie Tom Hanks (aka the Hallowanukah Episode)
Where to start. We cover much horror. Everything from Cable Access (and how to), Horror in different cultures, what scares you, plus Xombie Cartoons, Horror Hosts (Baron Von Doren Interview), and the lovely, lovely Cali Ford. [sigh] Cali Ford.
Download the file here if you haven’t subscribed to our podcast [1:24:13]
Via Requiem of the Outcast V3
The 7th episode of Star Wars Action News, the only podcast dedicated only to Star Wars collecting, has been posted. You can get it by going to your regular Podcast RSS aggregator or by direct download at reviewstarwars.com
This week we "stay on Target" with a look at the Target exclusives this year, with special focus on the recent rash of Target exclusive figures and vehicles. How many is too many? How rare is too rare?
Also there is a new entry to the Star Wars Christmas Ornaments which have long been dominated by Hallmark. What are these new ornaments, and are they worth buying? We evaluate the merits of both these new ornaments and the long-running Hallmark collection.
Finally we answer some listener mail, with such topics such as how do we display our collection, do we collect vintage, and have we ever been called "neurotic". Listen to find out.
Also we want to thank all of you for listening, for writing in, and for voting for us on Podcast alley. We are still collecting entries for the favorite items in your collection, which will be our next week's topic, so you have a few more days to write in and get your favorite item read on our 'cast.
To thank our listeners we have teamed up with Andrew's Toyz to bring you a chance to win a scaled Obi-Wan Kenobi or Anakin Skywalker Master Replicas lightsaber. Listen to our podcast for all the details.
Thanks once again for listening to our podcast, and keep the feedback coming. You are giving us great topics for upcoming shows!
Technorati: Star Wars, Planet Fandom, Fandom, Fanfilms, scifi, Science Fiction
The October 2005 issue of the SF Site is now online at sfsite.com.
SF Site Discussion Forums are now open. Drop
by for a visit and browse the topics.
In our current issue, some of the reviews you'll find are:
The Overnight by Ramsey Campbell
The Complete Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
Wasps At the Speed of Sound by Derryl Murphy
All the Rage This Year edited by Keith Olexa
The Hounds of Avalon by Mark Chadbourn
Best Short Novels 2005 edited by Jonathan Strahan
Guilty Pleasures, The Laughing Corpse and Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch by Terry Pratchett, Ian
Stewart & Jack Cohen
Mr. Fox and Other Feral Tales by Norman Partridge
SF Site columns and features:
SF Site News compiled by Steven H Silver
Babylon 5.1: TV reviews by Rick Norwood
A Conversation With Glen Cook
Enter the Dark Age: an interview with Mark Chadbourn
Serenity -- movie reviews by Steven H Silver and Rick Norwood
Plus a whole lot more including hundreds of links, archived reviews, interviews, articles, reading lists, awards listings...
Hello loyal listeners! I wanted to start by thanking all of you for your e-mails and your votes at Podcast Alley. For only being on line for five weeks the response is much higher than I could have ever hoped for. Your wonderful feedback is helping to shape the show and giving us great fodder for many more episodes to come.
One comment we have a lot is "The show is too short!" Well, our first week we were told we were too long :) I like to say "leave 'em wanting more" but, that said, there are a couple extra minutes in this week's podcast. I should have known that was coming when we sat down to record and I said to Marjorie "It will probably be a short one this week". Irony in action, folks. Still, we are aiming to stick around 20 minutes per week, with the occasional "special" 30 minute episode when the need arises. We just covered more than our usual three things this week.
In this sixth episode we talk about the new Hasbro finds at Target and Sam's Club, we look at the newly released photos of the Star Wars Transformers, and then discuss exactly what the Star Wars Fan Club has done for us.
We want to remind you all to keep sending us in e-mails on the favorite item in your Star Wars collection. We're looking for the ONE item you cherish above all else and WHY. Every favorite item usually has a great story to go with it, so tell us yours. My wife will whet your appetite this week by telling you her favorite item to get you started.
So be sure to check us out at reviewstarwars.com or check your favorite podcast RSS feed for our sixth episode. Keep the e-mails coming, we love the feedback.
Technorati: Star Wars, Planet Fandom, Fandom, Fanfilms, scifi, Science Fiction
Darker Projects Productions proudly presents a bold new original series....
Generation 1: Episode 1: End at the Beginning
In the year 2115, the Earth went mad. Volcanic eruptions, title waves, massive pockets of radiation erupted on the surface. Many children were placed in ten biodomes to wait out the cataclysm until the day that Humans could reclaim the Earth.
But what awaits them and their guardian guides? Did anyone or anything survive from the old times? How will they live? This is their story. This is the story of Generation 1.
Written by Mark Bruzee.
Featured in the cast are:
Mark Bruzee as Adult 1
Jim Barbour as Adult 2
Eric Busby as Doc (G10)
Chris Snyder as Aaron and Aaron's Mom,
Victoria Sampson as Adult 3
Elie Hirschman as Adult 4
Liam Ervin as Calar
Morgan Jeffery as Garan
Mark Kalita as G3
Kara Dennison as Rayla
Tom Wilinsky as Biodome 3's Minister
Kieran Benton as Boy 2
The Series was Created by Mark Bruzee, Eric Busby
and Chris Snyder.
The series was produced and directed by Mark Bruzee
Post production and Co Produced by Chris Snyder
The Executive Producer for Darker Projects is Eric Busby.
(c) Darker Projects Production 2005
Star Wars en Direct #58 - October 4th, 2005
During this episode we will discuss the new dark times ahead. Of course those new Dark Times will not compare to the absence of Star Wars in the late 80's but has Star Wars fans, how will you survive between RotS and the upcoming TV Series? What will you be doing to keep your fandom alive?
What are your opinion and comments about this subject? Send them (or phone number for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.
The live broadcast begins this Tuesday at 7PM Eastern
Remember to vote for us on Podcastalley.com each month.
SciFiDig show 22 has been posted. You can find it here SciFiDig. In this installment I talk about the new scifi shows including Supernatural and The Night Stalker. Also music from the BSG Season one soundtrack.
Star Trek The Section 31 Files - Episode 2.04 - Storm Warning is released. Equity Corps holds the crew of the Nosferatu captive. Meanwhile one of the crew makes a startling discovery. LISTEN.
Technorati: Star Trek, Planet Fandom, Fandom, Fanfilms, scifi, Science Fiction
SciFiDig #20 is posted: "Latest news, Firefly review and how I feel about the new glut of sci-fi shows." SciFiDig.com.
Geek Fu Action Grip posted it's 40th episode yesterday. Check them out at GeekFuActionGrip.com.
Episode 2.09 of the Combat Information Center has been posted.
From Slice of Sci-Fi: On This Week's Show: CopperCon Chat, and Serenity Contest!
Michael, Evo, Summer, Joe, Tee Morris, and Kade Hutchinson: all in studio, and all definitely misbehaving.
Attention Phoenix and Tucson listeners: There's a contest to win a pass for two to see a screening of Serenity! Listen to the 5 Firefly questions, and email the answers to Summer along with which city you will attend the screening in, and if your answers are correct, you and a friend can see Serenity 2 days early!
The News This Week:
Other Topics:
If you have any suggestions or comments, please let us know. (Our Voicemail Number: 206-339-TREK) See you in a week with fresh, new content!
Download Slice of Sci-Fi Show #024!
The Mid-September 2005 issue of the SF Site is now online.
SF Site Discussion Forum is now open. Drop by for a visit and browse the topics.
In our current issue, some of the reviews you'll find are:
The Hidden Family and Accelerando by Charles Stross
From the Files of the Time Rangers by Richard Bowes
Galileo's Children edited by Gardner Dozois
Brass Man by Neal Asher
The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy for Teens edited by Jane
Yolen and Patrick Nielsen Hayden
Quicksilver & Shadow by Charles de Lint
A Stroke of Midnight by Laurel K. Hamilton
In the Palace of Repose by Holly Phillips
Night Train to Rigel by Timothy Zahn
The Riot at Bucksnort by Robert E. Howard
The Carpet Makers by Andreas Eschbach
Watching Anime, Reading Manga by Fred Patten
SF Site columns and features:
SF Site News compiled by Steven H Silver
Babylon 5.1: TV reviews by Rick Norwood
New Arrivals compiled by Neil Walsh
Plundering The Abyss: an interview with Alastair Reynolds
Scurrying Over The Rocks: an interview with Ben Bova
Plus a whole lot more including hundreds of links, archived reviews,
interviews, articles, reading lists, awards listings...
From SciFiDig: I have show notes! This episode I discuss Firefly, the Superman documentary and soccer parents. Also a new Redneck B-Movie Review and a top ten list.
Technorati: Sci Fi Dig, Planet Fandom, Entertainment, Fandom, Podcasts, scifi, Science Fiction
Reviews, essays, and rants from a gamer, fangirl, writer and mommy, all in one. Geek Fu #39.5 - Good Good Things.
Technorati: Geek Fu, Planet Fandom, Entertainment, Fandom, Podcasts, scifi, Science Fiction
Cincinnati author and amateur audio producer Allen J. Singer has just released The New Adventures of the Galactic Star Force Power Squad. Guaranteed to make you laugh, this new sci-fi audio parody-show introduces the outer-space cut-ups known as the Power Squad in a prequel series leading to an episode created originally in a 1993 college radio-production class. Each episode in this new six-part series will follow Brett Nabors, Lee Stormwalker, and the upcoming Harry the Automaton as they fly their Star Force vessel XPLOR from one hilarious adventure to the next. Visit the Power Squad at Allensedge.com and through The Star Wars Fan Works. | Discuss this item on the forums
Technorati: Battlestar Galactica, Planet Fandom, Entertainment, Fandom, Podcasts, scifi, Science Fiction
The Combat Information Center posted a new episode yesterday, covering episode 8 of season 2 of Battlestar Galactica. This was the awaited "Xena" episode, which guest starred Lucy Lawless as a vaguely Michael-Moore-esque documentary reporter. The Combat Information Center is a weekly discussion and review podcast covering the SciFi Channel series Battlestar Galactica, hosted and produced by Alan Light. Warning: These podcasts contain spoilers for the Battlestar Galactica television series.
Technorati: Battlestar Galactica, Planet Fandom, Fandom, Fanfilms, scifi, Science Fiction
The Star Wars Fanworks brings us an update on Conquest of the Empire: It has been a while since our last update on what's going on with COTE Audio Productions. New projects are afoot, and others are moving forward.
First, Fortitude and Redemption, the second chapter of Conquest of the Empire is nearly complete, and if all goes well with the final voice files that will come in to COTE's Joe Harrison, we should expect to be hearing about a release of COTE #2 sometime next week or the week after.
Second, the third chapter of Conquest of the Empire is already in the works. Casting should be taking place soon for any roles not already filled.
Star Wars: Conquest of the Empire is a new series that takes place four years after the events of Revenge of the Sith. The Emperor is growing more powerful by the day, but his thirst for power and control are still strong. Henceforth, Palpatine sends his apprentice Darth Vader to begin a conquest of non-Imperial-controlled systems, beginning with the peaceful H'rahk Sector, located just outside the Expansion Region. But unbeknownst to the Empire, this sector is under the protection of the rising Rebel Alliance.
Technorati: Star Wars, Planet Fandom, Fandom, Fanfilms, scifi, Science Fiction
Look At His Butt released their 12th podcast episode yesterday, covering subjects from Bill Shatner at fan conventions to the Gillete Nitro razor. "Look at His Butt" is the zany podcast of two self-described Star Trek "geek babes," covering Science Fiction, the Internet, and William Shatner's butt (don’t ask). The podcast should be rated PG-13, though, as it is chock full of adult humor and off-color sexual jokes, but is nonetheless quite amusing . . . just keep it away form your kids.
This, according to a post on FireflyFans.net: The guys over at "Cool Shite on the Tube" have just posted a stellar set of reviews of both Firely and Serenity. Their slogan is "praise, flaming and indifference about the visual materials we injest." Check out Cool Shite for the link to the podcast.
On This Week's Show: Author Michael Stackpole joins Michael and Evo in the studio!
Michael, Evo and Mike Stackpole are still recovering from last weekend's Dragon*Con.
The News This Week:The September 2005 issue of the SF Site is now online.
SF Site Discussion Forum is now open. Drop
by for a visit and browse the topics.
In our current issue, some of the reviews you'll find are:
Laughin' Boy by Bradley Denton
Killer Karma by Lee Killough
The Rivers of War by Eric Flint
Black Gate #8
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover
The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks
Mind's Eye by Paul McAuley
The Glamour by Christopher Priest
Rocket Science by Jay Lake
The Lord of Samarcand by Robert E. Howard
The Pocket Essential Science Fiction Films by John Costello
SF Site columns and features:
SF Site News compiled by Steven H Silver
Babylon 5.1: TV reviews by Rick Norwood
A Moment in Time: an interview with Harry Turtledove
A Conversation With Fiona McIntosh
The Brothers Grimm: a movie review by Rick Norwood
Howard Waldrop Reading List compiled by Rodger Turner
Plus a whole lot more including hundreds of links, archived reviews,
interviews, articles, reading lists, awards listings...
editor@sfsite.com
From Star Wars Fan Works:Today marks the second anniversary of Star Wars Fanworks, the second anniversary of Requiem of the Outcast, and the first anniversary of Star Wars and Beyond With this being a big month for Fanworks, it seems only natural that it would turn out to also be a big month for fan audio releases.
New releases this month include ChronoRadio, Star Wars and Beyond, Star Wars FM, Fan Audio Made Easy, Other Voices and Adventures of the Galactic Star Force Power Squad. Visit Star Wars Fan Works for more details.
Today we continue our series of reviews with Episode IV: A New Hope. I just reviewed Episode III: Revenge of the Sith back in May, so if you'd like to listen to that in the context of this series, you can download it at this link: TFN_050520.mp3 (it contains spoilers!). We've also got an "Expanded Universe Update" from Jay at Rebelscum.com.
Today I believe I've reached a new level of Nerd Nirvana. On a whim, I decided to record a 30 second podcast ad for PlanetFandom.com. In case anyone was wondering . . . that is indeed me on the advertisement, since Star Wars en Direct is scheduled to air tomorrow at 7:00, I decided to throw this together and see if I could get it submitted so it would "air" before the show starts. Anyways, hope you like it . . . I think it came out pretty well.
