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Torchwood Renewed for 3rd season - sort of...

Torchwood Renewed for 3rd season – sort of…

News from the BBC: Captain Jack Harkness will be back with more adventures in 2009 as Torchwood got the green light for more new episodes.
But in a disappointing turn for Torchwood fandom, the “season” will consist of only five new episodes, which begin filming in August.
This announcement comes after series creator Russel T. Davies said [...]

Fan Speak: D – E

Compiled/Edited by Jon D. Swartz, N3F Historian
There are many words and abbreviations of special relevance to science fiction. In addition, over the years science fiction fandom has created many new terms. A list of some of these words and abbreviations is provided here for N3F members and for any others who are interested in the [...]

Fan Speak: C

There are many words and abbreviations of special relevance to science fiction. In addition, over the years science fiction fandom has created many new terms. A list of some of these words and abbreviations is provided here for N3F members and for any others who are interested in the history of science fiction and science fiction fandom. Additions and/or corrections are invited.

Fan Speak: B

There are many words and abbreviations of special relevance to science fiction. In addition, over the years science fiction fandom has created many new terms. A list of some of these words and abbreviations is provided here for N3F members and for any others who are interested in the history of science fiction and science fiction fandom. Additions and/or corrections are invited.

Fan Speak: A

There are many words and abbreviations of special relevance to science fiction. In addition, over the years science fiction fandom has created many new terms. A list of some of these words and abbreviations is provided here for N3F members and for any others who are interested in the history of science fiction and science fiction fandom. Additions and/or corrections are invited.

Three new zines from BayCon 2008

Bill Burns over at over at efanzines.com has three new that came out of BayCon fanzines by Chris Garcia.

Sci Fi channel plans to stretch genre again

Hit TV series such as space opera Battlestar Galactica have led NBC Universal’s Sci FI channel to be the 15th-highest rated cable network. But that’s not good enough in the executive suites; they think the channel can attract folk who don’t think they like science fiction.
A couple years after adding professional wrestling into its mix, [...]

FOX adds Manson to Terminator cast

FOX adds Manson to Terminator cast

According to the Hollywood Reporter, FOX executives have hired singer Shirley Manson as a cast regular for its science fiction series, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Manson will be playing the part of Catherine Weaver, the big boss of a prominent high-tech company.
Although she is no stranger to acting, the Scot-born singer is best known [...]

SF in the News

The following stories are getting traction on Google today:
TiVo vs. SFTV: It appears a skirmish is brewing between Film Fidder and SF Signal as to whether or not TiVo and other DVRs are hurting or helping science fiction televiiosn.
Johnny Depp Vamps Up: Jack Sparrow to put on fangs in film version of Dark Shadows.
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Gamespot picks best of 2006

Gears of War, a graphically stunning sci-fi shooter published by Microsoft Games, was named Game of the Year by GameSpot
Below is a sampling of the categories and winners. A complete list of finalists and winners is available at: http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/bestof2006/index.html
In addition to the editorial awards, GameSpot’s audience can cast their votes in more than [...]